Chapter 539: Chapter 539 The Price of Power
Vance Johansson’s sudden power burst stunned everyone around!
Even my face showed clear strain under this overwhelming force!
This strength... it really belonged to a Military Marquis!
"Vance Johansson actually broke through right now?" someone muttered with a frown.
"No way, reaching Military Marquis level would trigger heavenly tribulation, but Vance Johansson never faced one."
Alberto Sean, who’d stayed quiet until now, spoke softly: "It’s a forbidden technique that pushes someone into Military Marquis realm temporarily, but it won’t last long—thirty minutes tops."
"Right, I’ve heard about it. Using this method seriously damages the body, could cause permanent injury or ruin future training." Wayne Ran nodded slightly.
"Damn, Vance Johansson’s really going all out. Taking such a huge risk just to kill Mason Raymond."
"If Mason Raymond survives today, he’ll definitely become our biggest threat later."
They stopped talking and turned their attention to the battlefield.
Vance Johansson’s energy had reached a whole new level, and even I felt worried facing such overwhelming power.
Military Marquis was a real turning point. Breaking into that realm meant jumping to completely different strength.
This wasn’t about fighting above your level anymore—it was like two separate worlds colliding!
"Come on, let’s go again!" Vance Johansson roared at me!
That single shout made the air vibrate wildly!
The contained force hit like an explosion, rushing straight toward me!
I quickly crossed my arms over my face for protection.
"Clang!"
But even with that defense, the powerful energy still forced me backward!
"Military Marquis really lives up to its reputation." My face showed obvious difficulty.
Just one shout packed with such power was almost like getting hit by a lower-level attack.
Facing Vance Johansson, who’d stepped into Military Marquis realm, I couldn’t afford to be careless.
I took a deep breath and brought out the Venerable Fifth Mountain.
Seeing the Venerable Fifth Mountain floating above my head, Vance Johansson burst into wild laughter: "Mason Raymond, when faced with absolute power, any magic weapon becomes worthless!"
After saying that, Vance Johansson charged forward like some divine being!
Each step he took seemed to stomp on mystical techniques, making everyone’s ears ring!
"Boom!"
With a casual wave of Vance Johansson’s hand, one simple palm strike sent me flying!
Under this attack, even the Venerable Fifth Mountain above my head started shaking, like it might get knocked away!
I got up from the ground, gritted my teeth, and whispered: "Against a Military Marquis, I can’t fight back..."
"Boom!"
Before I could react, Vance Johansson’s fist crashed down again!
I didn’t dare take the hit directly and quickly backed away.
But just the wind from his punch already pushed me back, and my body took serious impact.
"Hahaha!" Vance Johansson kept laughing.
"This is Military Marquis power! Hahaha, Mason Raymond, you’re definitely dying today!"
With Vance Johansson’s shout, he rushed toward me!
His incredible speed left an afterimage where he’d been standing!
My face went pale as I used the Heavy Falling Space technique again, trying to slow down Vance Johansson’s movement.
But Vance Johansson, now in Military Marquis realm, wasn’t affected at all. He just shook his body and broke through the Heavy Falling Space!
"All your tricks are useless, hahaha!" Vance Johansson laughed wildly.
He released his full momentum, and I immediately felt crushing weight on my shoulders, unable to move!
"Thud!"
Vance Johansson’s fist slammed hard into my chest!
My chest caved in suddenly, and even my tough body couldn’t handle it!
"Ah!"
Fresh blood shot out as my internal organs took massive damage!
I clenched my teeth, trying to push down the pain and stand up.
But Vance Johansson was already stepping forward again!
He lifted his foot and stomped down ruthlessly on my body.
"Clang!"
My body, which had just tried to get up, crashed back into the ground!
Even my flesh started cracking, and all the golden light disappeared!
"Remember, I stepped on you like this before!" Vance Johansson laughed crazily.
I gritted my teeth, my face turning deathly pale, filled with intense humiliation!
"No... I can’t lose face in front of Mabel!" I spoke through the pain.
I knew Mabel Sean was watching from upstairs!
Losing face in front of the woman I loved hurt beyond words!
"Ah!!"
I tried my hardest to get up, but the gap between realms couldn’t be crossed, and all my energy was useless!
On the platform, the Pavilion Master’s face looked troubled.
She slowly stood up, seeming ready to intervene.
"Don’t worry." Jerry Sean stopped the Pavilion Master at that moment.
"Give him some time. I believe Mason Raymond won’t fall like this."
The Pavilion Master frowned, and though her heart ached watching, she finally sat back down.
"Mason Raymond, I stepped on you once, and I can keep doing it over and over! You’re nothing but a worm, only good for being crushed under my feet!"
Vance Johansson laughed madly, showing his insanity without any shame!
"Vance Johansson, stop wasting time, just kill him!" Phoebe Billy yelled from above.
He knew perfectly well that Vance only had thirty minutes.
If I could last that long, Vance would lose his chance completely!
Vance looked down at me under his foot and sneered, "I don’t really want you to die so easily, but there’s no choice. They all want you dead fast..."
"So just die!"
As he spoke, light started gathering in Vance’s palm.
This power contained world-destroying force that made everyone’s hearts shake with terror, even from far away!
"Mason Raymond!" The Pavilion Master couldn’t hold back anymore, watching this scene with fury.
Right then, I had my eyes slightly closed.
Countless images flashed through my mind, and numerous techniques passed by.
"My father must have left behind a similar technique!" I roared in my heart!
"Quick, I need to find it right now!"
"If you can force your way into Military Marquis realm, so can I!"
The light in Vance’s palm grew brighter, and the entire ground started shaking!
"Die!" Vance roared, and the light in his hand shot forward!
"Boom!"
Everything turned white for a moment, with almost nothing visible!
Phoebe Billy on the platform finally relaxed when he saw this.
"Finally, this big problem is solved." Phoebe patted his chest.
Silence filled the air, and everyone stared at the white center.
"Huh? What’s that golden light?!"
"It’s Mason? He... He didn’t die?!"
"How is this possible?!"
Looking closely, everyone could see a figure standing in the white center.
The figure had his fist clenched, eyes cold, and his body covered in golden light once again!
