Chapter 1056: Emperor Mana Rank
Anthony rose slowly to his feet as he wiped the tears from his eyes, still recovering from the lingering laughter, "Don’t be angry, Rider, we aren’t laughing at you, you know," he stated lightly as he followed behind Rider, with everyone else naturally trailing after him in a loose formation.
But Rider didn’t bother replying; he had already learned that anything he said at this point would only become another source of amusement for them, and he had no intention of feeding their laughter any further.
Anthony shook his head faintly, his expression calm once more, his eyes drifting subtly to the side. Hidden through various concealment methods were several Titans and Vampires, their presence carefully masked, yet completely exposed before Anthony’s perception. He didn’t need to think or even guess to know that these individuals were guards sent to protect the Storm Brothers and Tiara.
The world was still a wicked and unforgiving place, after all. There was always a high probability that someone somewhere would attempt to eliminate the rising younger generation of the Vampire Domain and Titan Domain in one calculated move. Such acts had occurred countless times throughout history; it was neither rare nor unexpected.
Anthony couldn’t help but feel a trace of pity for anyone foolish enough to accept such a mission or send their men to target Tiara or the Storm Brothers. It seemed the world had yet to realize that he was currently with them.
’Well, if any assassins come, I could entertain myself with them for a little while,’ Anthony mused inwardly. Although they would be far too weak to pose any real challenge to him, anything at this point could serve as a temporary distraction and entertainment.
"I know you all were sent to guard your respective prodigies, but you will need to relocate to the other aircraft, as my friends and I will be the only ones remaining on this one," Anthony stated calmly, his voice reaching the hidden protectors directly despite the lack of visible communication.
The protectors did not argue. Every single one of them was fully aware of who Anthony was. If there existed anything capable of bypassing Anthony and reaching the individuals they were assigned to protect, then they, as guards, would stand absolutely no chance.
Technically, they could refuse, after all, Anthony was not their master. However, powerhouses were not individuals one reasoned with, especially those who were unpredictable. Anthony could very well eliminate them simply because he did not wish to repeat himself.
Of course, they had witnessed Anthony moments ago, laughing freely like a carefree child while lying on the floor, but they were not foolish enough to misunderstand the situation. He had not been laughing with them; he had been laughing with those they were assigned to protect. That distinction alone made everything clear.
Would the Titan Domain or the Vampire Domain truly go to war against Anthony over their lives? The answer was obvious.
Thus, without hesitation, they all vanished silently, relocating to Tiara’s aircraft while simultaneously updating their respective headquarters that the individuals they were assigned to protect were now in the presence of God Anthony.
Seeing them withdraw without resistance, Anthony simply smiled faintly before turning and continuing forward as though nothing had occurred. The others hadn’t noticed anything, as Anthony had communicated with the guards telepathically, ensuring complete discretion.
Entering the control room, Anthony calmly took a seat beside Rider. The aircraft hummed softly as power coursed through its systems, and in the next moment, it vanished seamlessly into the distance, leaving behind no shockwave, no disruption, nothing that could harm those below.
As Anthony’s aircraft departed, the second aircraft carrying the bodyguards followed closely behind. Within seconds, both aircraft disappeared entirely from sight as their cloaking systems activated, rendering them invisible within the vast sky.
As everyone settled into their positions within the control room, a brief silence lingered before Bringer suddenly remembered something important.
"Ah, Anthony, I remember you saying that people who are lucky enough to meet you get blessed. I also met you today, but I didn’t receive mine," he stated, his gaze shifting toward Anthony with playful curiosity.
The moment those words left his mouth, a sharp sound echoed as Rider’s hand collided with the back of Bringer’s head once again, causing Bringer to wince in pain.
"Why did you hit me this time? I’m only asking for what he promised," Bringer complained, his voice filled with frustration as he clutched his head yet again, clearly aggrieved.
Rider didn’t even know how to respond anymore; he was beyond exhausted at this point. Everyone had deliberately remained silent about the blessing. If they hadn’t received it, then it likely wasn’t meant for them. Yet here they were, barely reunited, and his brother was already making direct requests.
’We might actually need the Saintess Of The World to examine this fool’s brain,’ Rider thought to himself with a deep sigh, feeling utterly defeated.
Anthony, however, simply smiled, clearly amused by the interaction between the two brothers, finding their dynamic entertaining just like the old days.
"Since you want it, I will give it to you," Anthony replied calmly, his tone light and amused.
His words sent a ripple of shock through the entire room. Rider, Bryan, and Tiara froze instantly, their expressions filled with disbelief. Even Bringer himself was stunned; he had asked without any real expectation of actually receiving anything.
"Sometimes, one has to be bold to obtain what they desire in life," Anthony stated casually. Without any further buildup, he snapped his fingers.
Anthony was fully aware that none of them had brought up the blessing earlier or asked for it, as they did not want to appear as though they were taking advantage of him immediately after reuniting. But Anthony operated on his own will alone. He helped because he wanted to, and because he could do so without any cost or consequence.
The moment his fingers snapped, mana erupted violently within Bringer, surging uncontrollably as transformation began instantly.
King Realm Level 8... Level... Level 9.
The moment he reached the peak of the King Realm, the barrier separating it from the next realm shattered completely, as though it had never existed in the first place.
Bringer stepped into the Emperor Mana Rank.
Level 1... Level 3... Level 5... Level 7... Level 8...
His advancement finally halted at Emperor Mana Rank Level 8, stopping almost at the very peak of the realm, an overwhelming and absurd leap that defied all logic and natural progression.
Bringer burst into loud, unrestrained laughter as he felt the immense surge of power and mana coursing wildly through his body in endless waves. The sheer intensity of it made his entire being tremble with excitement.
The others could only stare in stunned silence, unable to hide the envy that crept into their expressions. If they had known... they would have spoken. No, if they had known, they definitely should have spoken.
Bryan felt the most conflicted out of all of them. Even if he had wanted to ask, he couldn’t. Anthony had already helped him earlier with the talent pill, and he had already made the mistake of asking for additional assistance once before, making Anthony to subtly draw a line.
If he had asked for that blessing as well, who knew how Anthony might have reacted? There was even a possibility that Anthony would have simply teleported him back to the Dragon Domain on the spot for being ungrateful and overstepping his limits, something Bryan was not willing to risk.