Abyssal Chronicles-Chapter 1050: The Unusual Brother

In the eastern region of the Source Star Universe, near Rift P39, lies the defensive zone under the command of the Blade Division.

"Roooar, roooar, roooar!!! Awooo—grrr—argh—grrr!!!"

Thunderous howling, as if ghosts were wailing and gods were lamenting, filled the air. Thousands of Abyssal Demons rushed out of the spatial tear, launching a ferocious assault on the fortress guarded by the Blade forces. For these defenders, this was nothing out of the ordinary. Their job was to guard the rift and fend off any wild Abyssal Demons.

However, this time was different.

Only one person went forth to meet the onslaught.

Amid the smoke of the battlefield, a man in his thirties stood firm. The corpses of terrifying monsters lay scattered around him. His short black-and-red hair fluttered in the wind like flames, accentuating his fierce presence on the battlefield. He was tall, and the lines of his muscles stood out clearly. He wore a strange black-and-white mask and white magical armor that emitted a dark glow. The armor was smeared with monster blood and flesh, shining with a cruel radiance. A long-handled battleaxe in his hand dripped with gruesome pieces of Abyssal flesh, its blade glinting coldly, symbolizing his fearless courage.

He radiated powerful spirit energy, like a ferocious god of war on the battlefield, reaping the lives of the Abyssal Demons. Countless Demons charged toward him only to be shredded in an instant by the rampaging black aura he unleashed.

Suddenly—

"Boom!!"

With an earth-shattering roar, a massive Abyssal Demons burst from the ground, appearing with a shock. Its body was as large as a small mountain, covered in sharp spikes like a moving fortress. Two massive tiger-like heads jutted from the top, eyes brimming with cruelty and beastly cunning.

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The creature’s bulging muscles made each step shake the entire battlefield. Its colossal form caused the ground to quiver, and the spikes on its body shone icily in the starlight. Its mouth gaped, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth, emanating a horrifying aura. Eyeing the black-haired man, its three pairs of eyes flickered with chilling intent to kill.

"Rooaarrrrrrrrr!!!"

Surrounded by a rampant wave of Shadow Power, this beast let out a frenzied howl as it charged at the black-haired man, aiming to tear him apart in one bite. Its outpouring of strength made the fortress troops shiver; the weaker soldiers collapsed to their knees, unable to withstand the demon’s pressure. Clearly, this Abyssal Demon was close to level 8, not something ordinary combatants could handle.

Yet the black-haired man showed no fear. Holding his heavy battleaxe, his gaze was sharp and almost scornful as he locked eyes with the beast’s twin heads. In the next instant—

"Sky-Splitting Axe!"

He swung the heavy weapon, gathering black energy into his hands and forming a fiercely destructive slash. The battleaxe ripped through the air, splitting space and emitting a piercing shriek as if ready to tear everything apart.

"BOOM!!!"

A flash of black light flared across the battlefield as the black slash struck the Demon.

In that blink of an eye, the Demon’s shrieking came to an abrupt halt. A violent explosion echoed in everyone’s ears. A brilliant black radiance surged outward as a powerful shockwave spread across the field.

And so, under the admiring and excited gazes of the defending officers, that colossal Abyssal Demon was cut in two by the fierce energy wave. The rest of the Demons behind it were obliterated into fragments. Blood and dark debris splattered through the air, and the remains collapsed to the ground, leaving the battlefield silent. The man stood motionless, his axe still radiating a black glow, his posture exuding a bold fearlessness in the wake of battle.

"That’s taken care of."

He glanced at the scattered Demon remains and spoke in a calm tone.

At the same time, a voice filled with reverence and awe sounded from behind:

"As expected of our Legion Commander. A Demon that powerful was wiped out in a single strike. I guess my worries about you were pointless."

"Panzi…"

The black-haired man cocked his head slightly, spotting the bald fellow who descended next to him in a swirl of blue spirit energy. A mocking grin tugged at his lips.

"Worried about me? You must be kidding."

"Well, fair enough. You are the youngest level 8 fighter in human history."

Panzi, the bald man, nodded in approval. Guilt flashed in his eyes. "I’m sorry, Commander."

"What are you apologizing for?"

Flicking off scraps of flesh stuck to his axe, the black-haired man spoke in confusion.

Taking a deep breath, Panzi addressed him not with the deference of a subordinate to his commander, but as though speaking to a friend:

"I’m sorry, Kenzou. If we had done better and avoided those serious injuries in the last fight, you wouldn’t be stuck with us here guarding a rift. You could have gone on leave to visit your parents and little sister. Instead, you’re stuck babysitting."

"Tch, so that’s what’s on your mind?"

Kenzou shrugged, looking entirely unconcerned. He let out a casual laugh and patted the bald man on the shoulder.

"Really, Panzi, what are you talking about? I’m not that hotheaded newbie anymore. I’m the commander of the Blade Division. It’s my responsibility to guard the rift and look after punks like you… so don’t overthink it. Just get some real rest and heal up."

"Hehe, got it, Commander."

…

"Kenzou?! That guy is Kenzou?! He’s Mina’s brother?! You’ve got to be kidding me!!"

Back at the Felder Family estate, Larkett’s eyes went wide in shock when he heard Nolene’s words. His surprise was understandable. The well-known Kenzou was a rising star in Heaven: not just tactically brilliant, but incredibly powerful, having reached level 8 at a young age. With both might and reputation, he rose to command the Blade Division.

And that division was one of the most formidable armies in Heaven. Being in control of it meant that Kenzou had become someone the upper tiers of society couldn’t ignore. Young, successful, with unrivaled power—an object of fascination for countless factions, including the Felder Family. Who wouldn’t want ties to a fighter like that?

Nobody had suspected that he came from Blue Star, though. Rumors swirled that he might be the heir of some major power, or a favored student of a master, or maybe from a foreign race… but never from Blue Star. That was why, upon learning his true identity, Larkett couldn’t hide his shock.

After the initial astonishment, he looked at Nolene with a sudden understanding. He realized why the Sword Spirit Clan had chosen Mina to be the mother of their child. If the older brother had reached level 8 at such a young age, perhaps the sister, Mina, wasn’t far behind.

So, any child of hers might be extraordinary.

"Now it all makes sense…"

"That’s still not everything," Nolene added with a hint of glee. "Your grandfather sees you as a failure because your spirit energies are too volatile. You’ve got lightning, wind, fire, and earth all at once, and they conflict, keeping you from reaching level 8."

"…Right…"

Larkett’s face fell. Having four elemental powers seemed like a gift, but the conflict among them had become a huge obstacle.

"So, what are you trying to say, Nolene?"

"That young woman—just like Kenzou—has a rare, pure dark spirit power."

"Dark spirit power? You… you mean…"

"Yes, exactly what you’re thinking. If your child inherits that powerful dark spirit power from its mother, it’ll neutralize the elemental conflict you face, so your child wouldn’t have the same problem. He’d be a flawless prodigy. That’s why your grandfather values Mina so much and is handling her personally."

"So that’s it… But will she really agree to this? Her brother is so strong… wouldn’t he interfere?"

Pressing his lips together, Larkett voiced the doubt in his heart.

"No need to worry," Nolene said with a light chuckle. "Kenzou hasn’t told his family about his identity because he wants them to have a peaceful life. So Mina has no idea how powerful her brother is. Likewise, Kenzou, always stationed at the rift, doesn’t know his sister has awakened her spirit power."

"So if we want to get close to Mina, now’s the right time?"

"Exactly. You catch on fast."

Larkett nodded slowly.

"If it works out, I’d get a powerful heir, plus ties to a level 8 powerhouse. That’s definitely appealing. So just knocking her up and sending her away won’t cut it. I’ll need to keep her around for the long term. That probably means renegotiating my engagement to the Ester family…"

Placing a hand on his chin, the second young master of the Felder Family fell into deep thought, already envisioning a perfect future. Nolene leaned against the window, watching quietly, her gaze lingering on Larkett with a certain meaning in her eyes. Is this how they plan to gather allies?

Heh, it’s not going to work that simply.

Besides, your grandfather is aiming for something far beyond that…