From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 434

A low hum filled the air.

The sky split apart as countless red threads intertwined and formed a huge web that covered the entire mountain where the Dual Meridian Sect stood.

"Is that a formation?"

Wyatt's eyes widened as she stared at the dense red web above. A chill ran down her spine.

The Dual Meridian Sect was not that large, but with the surrounding mountains and the hidden valley, the area covered almost ten acres. Fergus moved only once, and that massive formation already covered everything. That kind of power was terrifying.

A formation usually needed time and preparation. It required specific materials and points to anchor the spell.

Fergus had done it instantly. He created a formation in one move that spread across thousands of square feet. Even the Judie family, known for mastering formations, might not have been able to match that.

"Blood Net Formation?"

Leander narrowed his eyes and looked at the red web falling from the sky.

"That's right. It's the Blood Net Formation."

Fergus stepped onto the blood web and pressed it down faster. His face twisted into a cruel smile.

This formation came from his pure and evil blood energy. It was not as complete as other formations, but its destructive power was just as strong.

The blood taken from hundreds of children held strong corrosive energy that could swallow everyone below.

"Jeff, maybe you can dodge this formation, but the people behind you and everyone in these mountains can't."

"They're already trapped inside its range. Once it activates, their blood and flesh will be devoured completely. In the end, they'll turn into thick blood for me to absorb."

This was how the Arbitration Office worked. This was the power of a Son of Judgment.

There had once been three hundred candidates for that title. Each one had been chosen from around the world and had held exceptional talent. In the Astria martial world, they could rival top prodigies like Claire, Ethan, and Daphne. Some were even stronger.

The Arbitration Office gathered all three hundred of these talents into a sealed trial ground and forced them to fight and outsmart each other. Only one survivor earned the title of Son of Judgment.

Fergus had fought through blood and fire to the end. He was then soaked in the blood of hundreds of children and empowered by the strength of the 16 Supreme Arbiters, which made him what he was now.

He could be called human, but also something beyond human. By devouring others' blood and flesh, he could grow even stronger.

The group of young prodigies trembled. Their faces showed pure fear.

Death itself was not the scariest thing. What terrified them was dying in such a cruel way. Their bodies would melt and turn into energy for someone else.

Everyone looked at Leander. He was the only one who could stand up to Fergus. If he failed, they were all trapped like fish in a barrel.

Leander looked at the red web dropping closer and suddenly laughed.

"You make it sound impressive."

He shook his head. He looked calm and dismissive.

"This is just a fake formation made from blood energy. It's not even a real one, and you dare to brag in front of me?"

"Oh?" Fergus' face changed slightly.

His formation was not perfect, but even a master who specialized in formations might not have noticed its flaws. Yet Leander had spotted them right away.

Even so, Fergus did not look worried. He threw his head back and laughed.

"Ha!"

"Trinity Strike Technique, first move. Soulbreaker!"

His punch created a massive fist shadow that stretched more than thirty feet wide. It tore through the sky and slammed toward the center of the web.

That was the web's densest point. If he could break that, the entire formation would collapse.

A sizzling sound filled the air as his attack hit the center. It sounded like water splashing onto hot oil.

The huge fist shadow melted in front of their eyes and disappeared completely.

"Hahaha!"

Fergus laughed wildly.

"Jeff, stop wasting your effort. Under this Blood Net, everything melts. Flesh and blood and even innate vitality will dissolve completely. You want to break it? Keep dreaming!"

The people below went pale. Even Leander's punch had not worked. They wondered if they were all doomed.

Leander's attack failed, but his expression stayed the same. He kept moving upward.

"Can't break it, huh?"

He moved closer and closer to the web's center. A faint smile formed on his lips.

Fergus' eyes lit up. If Leander touched the web, the corrosive power would devour him right away. His blood would make Fergus even stronger.

Just as Fergus grinned in excitement, Leander reached out his hand.

His long and pale fingers looked like claws from the sky as he grabbed the center of the web in front of everyone.