From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 171

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In a sudden blur of motion, Leander darted past Sean and the others, thrusting his fist directly into the chest of the Nodal.

Everyone turned to look as a loud shockwave shook the ground and spread out in a ring of

pressure.

Leander’s punch landed squarely in the center of the Nodal’s chest, which is a towering construct forged entirely from molten bronze. His punch went right through the thick metal. Chunks of bronze blasted outward, clattering against the distant walls.

“What the…” Even the normally calm Claire and Serena were stunned speechless. Despite their seasoned strength, veterans like Sean and Elena stood frozen in disbelief.

The Nodal was constructed entirely of solid metal, its durability comparable to reinforced steel.

Even if they exerted all their strength with a punch, at most they would leave a slightly deeper imprint on the bronze man. To punch through like Ashcroft did was something they could never achieve. It was a monstrous level of destructive power.

People could hardly dent it at full strength. They could never have imagined such destructive force that Leander was able to punch straight through it. When he pulled his arm away, a gem- like object glowed dimly in his palm, shimmering golden and dazzling.

“That came from inside the Nodal Bronze Man? Sovereign, what is that?” Sean, who came from a distinguished martial family, had seen a lot of odd and uncommon items, but he had no idea what this brilliant jewel was.

Claire and Serena leaned in curiously. Anything that Leander bothered to extract personally had to be extraordinary, since he was the grandmaster of Astria.

“This is the Dragon Core Crystal!” Leander kept staring at the glistening stone he was holding. His smile hinted at deep satisfaction.

For years, his cultivation of Nirvana Energy had been strengthening his physique, molding his body into what he called the Devourer Form. Yet it remained incomplete. One crucial component was missing from it, which was the core of dragon energy,

Leander could finally bring his Devourer Form to maturity using the Dragon Core Crystal, which contained the core of the dragon energy. Once merged with his body, he would be raised to the point where holy weapons would hardly scratch him.

He would then be eligible to pursue even greater forms, such as the Devourer Treasure Form and, beyond that, the Devourer Divine Form.

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“Dragon Core Crystal? What’s that?” Serena confused.

Leander smiled faintly and gave no explanation.

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Dragon Core Crystal was formed inside magical beasts carrying a draconic ancestry. It was rare, filled with potent energy.

He had scoured ancient mountains and battled countless beasts, but had never come across one -until now. He could not imagine that his journey to the Silvermoon Sect would reward him with such a priceless find. He also had no idea that the same treasure he was looking for was hidden by the Nodal.

So, the real secret of this statue wasn’t its structure, but the Dragon Core sealed inside it, he thought quietly. Looking at the group, he said, “This crystal is of great importance to me, so I’ll be taking it.

“However, I, Jeff Ashcroft, owe no one favors. That said, I owe you a worthy reward since I destroyed the Nodal.” He then raised his hand and let out two streams of deep blue internal force. They arced like ribbons through the air and entered the crowns of Claire and Serena’s heads.

“I’ve planted Nirvana Energy within both of you. This energy will support your breakthrough as you cross the threshold to become a Martial Sovereign.”

Claire and Serena stood wide–eyed and unable to respond, still overwhelmed. Meanwhile, Elena stepped forward, her expression filled with emotion, and bowed deeply.

“Thank you, Sovereign. The entire Silvermoon Sect is indebted to you. Whatever you ask in the future, we will not hesitate to obey.” Her words came from the heart.

As the grandmaster of Astria, Leander would keep his word. Thus, the Silvermoon Sect would have the continent’s most powerful Martial Sovereigns in the future. There might not be any other sect with such strength and heritage in the Astria martial world.

Silvermoon Sect had been in decline ever since the Sword Ancestor disappeared a century ago. However, Leander had planted the seeds of its revival. It was an honor beyond words for the Silvermoon Sector to have two future Martial Sovereigns as a gift.

As Elena waited for a reply and heard none, Claire gently helped her up. “Master Elena, he’s already gone.”

Elena looked up and realized the square was empty as Leander was gone.

Serena and Claire turned to the spot where he had stood, eyes filled with regret.

They had once shared a journey with him, not knowing his identity, exchanging only a few words. They would have cherished those moments more if they could go back in time.

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After a long silence, Serena, who had never shown much interest in martial arts, suddenly clenched her fist, her expression firm. “No matter how far above you rise, I’ll keep training until I’m strong enough to stand beside you.”

The impact of that one encounter had been permanent. Leander would never be forgotten by Claire or Serena.

News of Leander’s triumph over the Laughing Monk of West Ridge spread like wildfire across Astria. The duel between the reigning master and the old legend became the hottest topic in the martial world.

Leander’s fame surged beyond anything Gareth had known during his rise. Yet, just as suddenly, Leander disappeared. Nobody was aware of his whereabouts. He seemed to have disappeared from the world.

Though Leander remained hidden, the martial world boiled with activity nine months later. Sovereigns emerged one after another, challenging each other and shaking up the Astria Power Index. Astria had entered a period of intense competitiveness, inspired by Leander’s past year of bold moves.

The lower ranks of the top ten changed drastically, but the top remained unshaken. Only Leander, Gareth, and Maximilian had gone unchallenged.

Over in Ravenridge, Mornwick, roughly a month after the SAT, two girls–Yvette and Ginny— sat across from each other in a quiet Starbucks.

Yvette’s features were more delicate, her charm more bittersweet, and she had lost weight after nine months. However, she looked gloomy as she quietly said, “Ginny, come find me if you ever visit Listin.”

Ginny frowned, clearly upset. “Do you really have to do this, Yvette? I know your parents are going through a difficult time, but why put yourself through that? Just be honest with him. He could resolve the matter with his capabilities. Why won’t you reach out to Frankie?”

Yvette smiled a little wearily.

“Yvette, my mom lent ten thousand dollars from him,” Ginny continued. “He paid it back tenfold and even saved me several times. If anything, we owe him now.

“Besides, I can’t face him. I don’t want him to look at me like I didn’t mean anything. I don’t want to hear him claim that my mom is the only reason he helped me.” She laughed bitterly, her voice trembling.

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“He’s right. We’re from different worlds. He’s untouchable, while I’m just a naive girl. Maybe going our separate ways is for the best. This isn’t just about saving my parents, but my way of making peace with all the mistakes I made.”

Yvette patted Ginny’s shoulder and left.

An hour later, Yvette took a high–speed train to Listin. Her heart was heavy while gazing out at the familiar skyline.

She did not miss her childhood or her school days, but rather, the boy who had saved her again. and again.

As the train pulled away and the city shrank into the distance, she leaned back into her seat, blinking away tears. “Leander… I have to say goodbye this time.”

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