I, the All-Class Magus, All My Awakening Skills are LvMax

Chapter36-The Opening of the Secret Realm

The other strong figures nodded in agreement, finding truth in the words. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Only the spokespersons from a few conglomerates looked displeased. Baron had initially intended to monopolize this advanced secret realm and its secrets, but his plans were accidentally discovered by these conglomerates. They joined forces to pressure him, exchanging benefits for slots to enter the secret realm, planning to covertly divide the treasures within, leaving Baron with nothing.

However, Baron was no pushover. Upon realizing his slim chances of obtaining treasures from the secret realm, he released the information to the public. He claimed that the secret realm might contain dark god's power or legacy, and that he lacked the resources to explore it. He decided to open the realm for a limited time, allowing a few representatives from each major force to join, suggesting that any benefits found could be shared.

Upon hearing this news, even Alexander, who was almost back at the Northwest Citadel, turned around mid-journey and flew back, indicating the allure of Baron's announcement.

Now, almost every force capable of reaching Stellarburg had arrived. Baron, who had initially lost his advantage, regained it by being well-prepared. On the other hand, the forces that had initially pressured him, having spent money on useless slots, suffered significant losses. It was evident that this plump individual was not only cunning but also vengeful.

Suddenly, a sense of alertness arose among the powerhouses, and one turned his head towards the direction of Stellarburg. He faintly saw an unstoppable white light slicing through the sky, rapidly approaching their location.

On the ground, Theodore also looked towards Stellarburg, his gaze profound as he stated, "The people from Hidden Stars have arrived."

Sitting in the carriage, Seraphina followed his gaze but saw nothing.

At the forefront of the secret realm entrance, Baron, his opulent brocade robe bulging, looked up at the sky and squinted, saying, "As expected, Hidden Stars' shadow is everywhere. Judging by this formidable aura, it must be that notorious Great Swordmaster, Victor."

Upon hearing this name, a look of astonishment appeared on Maximilian's face next to Baron. He expressed his concern, "How did they stir up this killing god? I hope this won't cause any trouble."

The name of Victor was not something an ordinary awakener would know, but to them, it was thunderously familiar. A swordsman who had awakened just a common class and a C-level talent, yet had managed to fight his way up to the transcendent-tier with nothing but a long sword—such a feat was rare even in the entire Federation. And they were all too aware of Victor's formidable record.

Alex, following behind Maximilian, also felt uneasy. Although he didn't know who Victor was, the fact that someone so esteemed by Baron, who seemed as immovable as a mountain to him, must be an extraordinary figure.

Baron waved his hand reassuringly, "Don't worry. Victor is probably here to keep order. Hidden Stars has its rules. As long as there's no trouble, they won't interfere rashly. He's most likely here to supervise, ensuring nothing goes awry with the secret realm."

Pausing for a moment, Baron laughed, "After all, we're too close to Stellarburg. It's fine if nothing happens, but if it does, it becomes a big deal. That's one of the reasons I've brought so many people here. If there's really trouble, the more, the merrier, right? Haha."

Hearing Baron's words, Maximilian and Alex finally breathed a sigh of relief. The entirety of House Foster's assets was staked on this secret realm. If the authorities forcibly intervened, they wouldn't be able to gain any advantage from the secret realm and might go bankrupt on the spot.

"Boom!"

Just then, a streak of white light cut through the sky and came to a steady halt above the area. The newcomer was Victor, wearing a golden mask. Everyone who looked at him did so with a sense of wariness. Nobody dared to underestimate this seemingly ordinary man with a notorious reputation. After all, those who did were mostly dead.

Upon arrival, Victor didn't even glance at Baron or the other transcendent-tier powerhouses. He simply found a spot, sat down, and closed his eyes to rest. His indifferent demeanor seemed to disregard everyone present, yet no one dared to express the slightest discontent, solely because his name was Victor.

Celestiblade, Victor! A fearsome individual who, even at the transcendent-tier, could slay calamity-level monsters with a single strike of his sword!

Not long after Victor's arrival, John and the others arrived in their hovercar. Everyone turned their gaze to see what kind of person Hidden Stars had sent this time. However, as soon as they got off, Old Dog collapsed on the ground, retching miserably, in utter disarray.

Victor's mouth twitched, feeling as if his own dignity was tarnished by their appearance. Though their faces were hidden behind masks, it was likely that the two women's expressions weren't too pleased either. They supported each other off the vehicle, and even Gold Flash, the nearly two-meter-tall strongman, staggered on his legs.

Only John stepped out of the driver's seat as if nothing was amiss.

Everyone gave John a look filled with silent reproach, their eyes brimming with regret. It turned out that on the way here, John, finding Old Dog's driving too slow, volunteered to take the wheel himself. Initially, the others didn't see any issue with it and agreed.

However, it was only when John pressed down on the accelerator and the black off-road hovercar shot off like a rocket that they realized the folly of their decision.

Seeing their looks, John immediately felt indignant and said, "Come on, was it really that bad? I was just a bit fast, was that reaction really necessary?"

Gold Flash retorted, "A bit fast? You nearly turned the hovercar into an airplane, you know?"

The others nodded in agreement, deeply resonating with his words. When John was driving, he almost maxed out the speedometer, yet he still managed to dodge every obstacle perfectly without slowing down. This might have been thrilling for a driver, but for the passengers in the back, it felt like their brains were about to be flung out, swaying like seaweed.

In their hearts, they swore never to ride with John again; if they did, they'd be fools.

Amid the chorus of complaints, John wisely chose to remain silent. It was then he had the chance to survey his surroundings, noticing the dense crowd of powerhouses and vehicles outside the secret realm entrance. Despite being prepared, John couldn't help but be astounded by the turnout.

Soon, John spotted Alex and Seraphina among the crowd.

Alex, not recognizing John, simply followed behind his father Maximilian and Baron, behaving as obediently as a well-mannered child. However, when John's gaze met Seraphina's icy blue eyes, he saw the surprise in them and felt his heart skip a beat.

Damn, you recognized me too?! John immediately ducked, hiding behind the towering figure of Gold Flash, pretending not to have seen Seraphina.

Seraphina was equally astonished. She couldn't fathom how John had managed to infiltrate Hidden Stars' ranks in just two days. The selection criteria for Hidden Stars were notoriously stringent, ranking among the most rigorous in the entire Federation. Yet, recalling John's talents, she came to terms with it.

Theodore noticed Seraphina's reaction and, looking at John with his masked face, asked curiously, "Do you know him?"

Seraphina shook her head, naturally not revealing John's identity. She was about to say something when suddenly, a deafening roar erupted from the location of the secret realm!

"BOOM!!!"

The blood-red magic array shattered in an instant, and a colossal blood-red pillar of light, covering the entire secret realm's magic array, shot up into the sky, staining it with a crimson hue!

Amid the bloody light, it seemed as though countless cries of despair could be heard, and within the pillar, a vast, towering blood-red mountain appeared, its peak lost in the clouds.

Around this blood-red summit, twelve blood-red suns hung high, orbiting it and illuminating the vast expanse of the secret realm below. Despite the blood-red suns, the secret realm itself remained untouched, with blue skies, white clouds, and lush green grass—an odd sight indeed!

Everyone was shaken by this spectacle. The secret realm had opened!

Almost simultaneously, everyone outside the secret realm sprang into action!

"BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!"

In an instant, powerful figures leaped into the air, turning into streaks of colorful light rushing towards the secret realm. Those unable to fly sped across the ground, leaving behind colorful trails of light.

Almost everyone charged directly towards the entrance of the secret realm, and in just the blink of an eye, the crowd outside had halved.

All of them were experts!

John and the others looked to Victor, who nodded. Without any further hesitation, they exerted force under their feet, and their figures vanished in a flash, with the sound of breaking through the air, they entered the secret realm!