Sup bros!
Hope you're enjoying yourselves. I just wanted to let you know that I've finished planning out Book 6 and am beginning to write it. I'm super hyped, too. The first chapter will come on Thursday, at the regular posting time, so keep an eye out!
That's all I wanted to say, but now this post feels a little short, so have a picture of a cute monkey eagerly awaiting the next book.
See...
2024-06-24 11:32:46 +0000 UTC View PostMore dragons emerged from the clouds—the tribulation was still increasing the pace. They swarmed Jack, who dove into the fray with only his body and Fist to support him. There was nothing else he could do.
He became a devil, a killer, a perfect warrior. He danced between the B-Grade dragons and delivered swift death. They fell by the dozens. If they were real creatures, he might have received enough levels to survive, but they weren’t, so they gave him nothing.
From afar, Jack...
2024-06-12 17:48:01 +0000 UTC View PostA terrible power brewed in the sky over Jack. A large black cloud, extending for tens of thousands of miles, making the cultivators present look like ants. Every storm cloud on Earth was tiny compared to this.
Jack looked up. He knew what he was facing—this wasn’t his first rodeo. Invigorated and recharged by his breakthrough, he felt invincible. He clenched a fist; his inner world supplied endless power, power he was eager to vent. “Come,” he whispered.
“Heavenly tribul...
2024-06-12 17:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Life Drop was still releasing energy. It contained a highly-compressed green ocean which was now flowing out. This was much more energy than Jack had ever utilized before, but it also had more room to spread than just his body. His inner world was flooded. The only problem was that, to release this life energy, he had to use his body as the medium. If not, it wouldn’t be perfectly attuned to him, and it would negatively affect his inner world.
Jack’s body was extremely tempered....
2024-06-12 17:44:01 +0000 UTC View PostJack stood in a large, empty expanse. It resembled the vacuum of space, only filled with stardust—and, if one looked closely, they would find that its particles were shaped as fists. A massive purple fist also appeared below Jack, as if a large meteor hurtling through space, except it bafflingly didn’t seem to move—or, rather, it did move, but the entire inner world moved with it.
Jack felt his world’s boundaries reach a soft wall. He knew instinctively that it was exactly a tho...
2024-06-12 17:42:01 +0000 UTC View Post“It’s starting!” the audience cheered. Spatial fluctuations suddenly wrapped around Brock, covering his surroundings with a pale golden haze. Hymns and chants resounded. The golden space expanded rapidly, assimilating everything as it stretched for hundreds of miles outward. Soon, it reached a thousand miles across—a golden void filled with chanting brorilla phantoms, with a large golden temple dominating its center.
Brock’s inner world had appeared.
The brorilla himself...
2024-06-12 17:40:01 +0000 UTC View PostSup bros!
As the long-timers here know, I take August off every year to rest and recharge my creative juices. I'll do the same this year as well. Next week's chapters will come as normal, and then I'll start my break until early September. Probably the 9th of September. Maybe earlier if things go well.
While I'm on a break, I cannot pause my Patreon page because I'm on the subscription billing model, and pausing would mean that new members cannot join. So, if you don't want to be...
2024-06-12 17:38:01 +0000 UTC View PostBreaking into the B-Grade was one of the most important junctures in the entire cultivation journey. Only an extremely small amount of people reached it, and even fewer could overcome it.
Only one in ten cultivators succeeded—the rest paid the ultimate price. As a result, breaking into the B-Grade was the eternal nightmare of most C-Grades—would they spend their life in mediocrity, or would they gamble everything on a small chance to reach the stars?
This breakthrough was demo...
2024-06-12 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostTomorrow… Huh?
Jack had spent eight years cultivating. He’d reached the E-Grade in a month, the D-Grade in three, then the C-Grade in a year and a half. Since then, the other six and a half years had spent inside the C-Grade. It had been a tremendous amount of time—but it didn’t feel that long. Things had been slower.
Three years in the Green Dragon Realm, one in the Black Hole World, one and a half at the Black Hole Church, and finally one spent running around th...
2024-06-11 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostHappy week bros. Prepare for the ending of Book 5!
I made some changes on last Friday's chapter, the one about loot. The main idea is to make the overall loot more impactful. Jack got a pair of shorts which amplify the life energy in his body and therefore increase his defensive capabilities. Of course, he needs to wear nothing else for them to work, but a small price to pay, right? He currently wears the "Naked Defense Shorts", boots, and a cloak.
Besides that, I mentioned that b...
2024-06-10 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostOkay bros, great news. Book 5 will be over next week! I'll probably post normally on Mon-Tue-Wed and then dump a bunch of chapters on Thursday to end with a bang. You're going to love it. After that, I'll take a 1-2 week break to plan out the next book(s), and return to give you the final war of Road to Mastery. Sound good?
Big bro, out!
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Jack’s Dao Tree remained tall and solid. Eight fruits littered its branches—Fist, Space, Life, Death, Battle, Revenge, Brothe...
2024-06-08 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostEnjoy!
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Being in a ship full of B-Grades, crossing the vast cosmos at unimaginable speeds, returning to action after a month of relaxing with his family… Jack would be lying if he said this wasn’t a little bit off putting. Yet, he was used to it. This was his life. Some instinct kicked in, making him ready to face everything despite his hesitation.
“How long is this going to take, sovereign?” he asked.
Heavenly Spoon looked up from his space ring. “Hmm, ab...
2024-06-07 17:36:00 +0000 UTC View PostJack had decided to prioritize spending time with his family while on Earth, but there were still many people he wanted to meet. Therefore, he invited them all together.
A bottle of wine rested at the center of a table, while five people sat around it. They were Jack, Edgar, Dordok, Dorman, and Huali. Five people whose paths all led them to Earth.
“I cannot believe you destroyed the Animal Kingdom,” Huali said, raising her cup. “It’s like a dream.”
“And I can’t...
2024-06-06 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostTwo people faced each other in a spacious backyard. The wind caressed the grass under their feet, while the blue sky was framed by distant mountains. The breeze blew gently.
Ebele stood with her legs spread apart and her arms raised—the combat stance she was most familiar with. Opposite her, Jack stood with his arms behind his back, looking completely relaxed. Only the faint smirk on his face betrayed his happiness.
“Begin,” he said.
Ebele shouted and charged forth. He...
2024-06-05 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostThus, the Dark Jack arc is concluded. I know it was hard reading it in serial form, but thank you bros for sticking with me. I hope you enjoyed it---and, if you don't mind me bragging a bit, can I just say how happy I am that I managed to make it work? I treated this arc as a trial for myself, sort of, and I'm super glad it all went well.
Anyway, this isn't the end of Book 5. We still have to break through to the B-Grade.
Happy reading!
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Jack decided not to kill...
Jack was dazed. This had occurred too suddenly—Brock, who was supposed to be far away, had suddenly appeared and blocked his attack. He’d shielded the Emberheart Moon.
“What did you say?” Jack replied, half-angry and half-surprised. It was the first time Brock spoke against him—and with such ferocity, too. This was similar to challenging him.
“I said, that’s enough,” Brock repeated. His fur was risen, his eyes were narrowed. He was breathing heavily out of anger. ...
2024-06-03 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostHappy new month bros. Get ready to start strong.
Also, meeting my girlfriend's parents went great! They seem like great people -- which is a relief -- and they liked me too despite the various barriers between us (different nationalities, languages, culture, etc.) This is a huge weight lifted off my back. The road ahead is wide open. Thanks for your support in last chapter's comments, bros -- you rock.
Cheers!
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The universe had fallen quiet.
Dozens of bodies l...
2024-06-01 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostTomorrow is a big day bros. I'm going to meet my girlfriend's parents. I'm not particularly nervous because I know how to make an impression, but wish me luck regardless!
(The chapter will come as usual)
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The arena was strewn with the lifeless bodies of once almighty Elders. Dozens of rulers of the galaxy painted the sand with their blood. The people watching all over the galaxy were frozen, unable to believe such a thing could really happen, while the B-Grades in the arena...
2024-05-31 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostJack broke into the mass of enemies. His Dao spread out, forming the shape of a large fist around him which came crashing down like a meteor. The colosseum spectators cried out. The enemies groaned.
But they were not defenseless. Every Elder of the Kingdom activated their powers. So did the two remaining Ancestors. The Emberheart Supreme Ancestor roared, his body flickering with crimson lightning—his wrinkled skin tensed up, muscles stuck out of his scrawny arms, and his white mane st...
2024-05-30 17:36:00 +0000 UTC View PostJack stood tall in space. His cloak fluttered. His fists were relaxed, not yet ready to smash. His gaze crossed space, falling onto the crowd of powerhouses and piercing them all. There was only one person he cared about.
Artus Emberheart.
Jack’s heart was awash with hatred. As he saw this man again, he was suddenly struck by a flood of memories. He saw himself, helpless and losing, forced to retreat. He saw Artus appear—just a clown back then—and reveal Eric. He saw the boy...
2024-05-29 17:36:00 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Tuesday bros.
"Why Tuesday, Valerios? It's just another day!"
Every day is special. Enjoy it. Jokes aside, I wrote a really strong chapter today. Not this one you're about to read, I'm a few days ahead, but boy do I look forward to showing you.
Enjoy!
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Jack sat in meditation. His chest rose and fell, his face was relaxed. Deep inside his soul, he floated before a tall tree crowned with seven fruits. Now was time to develop the eighth.
Fist, S...
Two feshkurs discussed in Pearl Bay. They didn’t bother keeping their voices down—their gossip was already the talk of the town.
“Did you hear? Hell was attacked!”
“No way, dude. It has to be fake.”
“It’s true! My friend has a cousin there, he told me all about it. There were explosions deep in the sky, the entire planet was shaking, shockwaves came down like rain. And, before that, the entire Prison was obliterated! Someone arrived and destroyed it instan...
A cool guy suggested turning the double release into a triple and, you know, that was a good idea. Enjoy, my bros. It's a shorter chapter but you'll like it.
This is Saturday's chapter, btw, so see you on Monday! If you'd like to keep the regular schedule instead, just read this tomorrow.
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A frenzy had overtaken Jack and Travelus both. They no longer thought, no longer calculated. They moved purely on instinct. One had developed it through a long life of strife—the o...
The universe smelled of blood and power. Two different forces warred between the stars—a Fist and a divine spear of supremacy.
Jack didn’t dare hold back. Not only was he facing an extremely powerful opponent, but he was also struggling against time—if this took too long, more enemies would arrive.
His aura flared. Purple flames licked the void, just the aftereffects of Jack’s Dao, while he’d already entered the Life Drop battle form. Each of his four fists shone a dark ...
2024-05-24 17:38:00 +0000 UTC View PostDouble release as promised. Enjoy!
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Jack was on the Trampling Ram, shuttling through a familiar region of space. The first time he was here, he’d engaged in guerilla warfare and managed to earn levels in the D-Grade. The second, he’d fallen into a trap and been chased into a nearby black hole.
This would be the third and final time he visited Hell, and hopefully the last one.
“We’ll be waiting here,” Nauja said as the ship slowed to a crawl. “If you need...
2024-05-24 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostLong deserved!
Also, some things came up and I'll be super busy all day tomorrow. I haven't edited tomorrow's chapter (as I like to do before I publish them) and I don't know if I'll be able to, so there probably won't be a chapter tomorrow, but there will be two on Friday.
Alright, enjoy!
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Jack’s message had been broadcasted throughout the constellation. Various rebeling forces received it, spreading it through their planets. His war declaration to the Animal Kin...
2024-05-22 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe bars of Animal Planet were not in good shape. First of all, the planet was overpopulated by everyone retreating here in panic, therefore the bars were full as well. Second, an aura of fear hung over everyone’s head, pressing them down with seemingly unceasing persistence.
“Can you believe it?” a man whispered to his company. “We, the overlords of the constellation, have been reduced to this!” He banged a fist on the table, not hard enough to break it, but enough to make a ...
2024-05-21 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostHappy new week bros!
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As the true overlord of this galaxy, the Hand of God liked to keep a discreet but solid grip on every major faction. Their outposts were placed on important locations.
Of course, the Hand of God was more than just a supervisor. Every galaxy branch had its own base, resources, disciples, and troops. They could be called a major faction of their own. Even back in Trial Planet, one of Jack’s main opponents had been a beast tamer called Minerva—a dis...
2024-05-20 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs much as the Hand of God wanted to hide it, the isolation of the Animal Kingdom was a major event—everyone had questions, and they needed to be answered.
The news of Jack Rust’s return spread like wildfire. People celebrated all across the galaxy, and a number of rebellions were ignited or reignited overnight. Jack was a hero. He symbolized resistance, freedom, and most importantly, he had shown people that it was possible to challenge those above you. He had shown they could win...
Eva Solvig was silent. A projection played in front of her—a massive purple fist descending from the sky. Then came screaming and an impact. That was all.
She played it over and over. All the while, she remained silent, her brows creased. No one could tell what she was thinking.
The door to her chambers burst open. “Is it true!?” Artus Emberheart exclaimed, barging in.
She turned to him, and her frown deepened. “You will show respect.”
“I’m sorry,” he q...
2024-05-17 17:36:01 +0000 UTC View Post