At the very top of the grand cathedral in Yelem, a figure streaked through the sky and landed upon the clock tower like a great roc spreading its wings. It was Potter.His black trench coat whipped wildly in the wind. With his hands clasped behind his back and a handsome, composed expression on his face, he gazed down at the city that had once trembled at his very name.Back then, Yelem had been home to countless powerful forces and warring great clans. But in the end, he had risen above them all, becoming a true legend and leading the Benjamin family to the very top.After a moment, he raised his right arm. At the bend of his forearm, a distinct fist imprint remained, still glowing faintly with blue light. His entire arm was trembling slightly."What terrifying power. How did Jeff cultivate such godlike, demonic strength?"He had taken nine of Leander's punches head-on. The tenth, he had not dared to meet directly, instead using its force to retreat. Even so, his blood and energy were now churning violently within him.That final strike, in particular-even though he had borrowed its momentum to pull back-still clung to his arm like a parasitic curse, numbing it completely."Every punch he throws carries the might of mountains and raging seas. Vast, majestic, and innately righteous... That power alone is enough to match those hidden old monsters. It's no wonder that both the Arbitration and the Netherweb broke down in his hands. They truly had it coming."For the first time, a trace of caution flickered in his eyes.He stood only half a step away from the true King Phase, with one foot over its threshold. He had even created his own domain.By all logic, no one could've rivaled him in his own domain, unless the person was an even stronger King Phase.He could tell Leander had not reached the King Phase, yet the boy was able to perceive his domain and lock onto his exact position.Every punch was thrown as if he had seen through it in advance. It was shocking.But shock aside, even if Leander could break his Shrouded Domain, he was not overly concerned. Today, he had only used half of his true strength."I'll remember today's clash, Jeff! You're a rare prodigy from Astria, but you shouldn't have come to Yelem. And you definitely shouldn't have made an enemy of the Netherweb! This ancient holy city will be the burial ground of your unbeaten empire!"Murderous intent surged in his eyes. The stronger Leander appeared, the stronger his own killing intent became.He took a deep breath, as if recalling something. His gaze turned firm and icy."Tomorrow night's banquet will be the final deadline for our decisive battle. I have no time left!"He let out a low sigh. His aura condensed further, merging almost perfectly with the surrounding environment.On top of this cathedral, not a single person noticed his presence.Buzz!Just as Potter was minding his own business, his gaze suddenly shifted toward the distant horizon. In the same instant, he threw a punch.The blow tore through the air like a compressed projectile, opening a visible passage in the atmosphere. At the end of that corridor, a flawless, jade-like hand emerged from nowhere and blocked the attack completely.A ripple of energy spread through the sky, so subtle that the people below, passing through the streets, never sensed a thing.From within the clouds, a figure gradually took shape.It was a cultured, refined middle-aged man. His aura was strikingly similar to Potter's. Upon closer inspection, even his features bore a faint resemblance."It's you?" Potter's eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp gleam flashing through them. His tone was cold. Clearly, this was someone he did not welcome.The man said with a gentle smile, "It's been a long time, Potter. You've finally come out of hiding again."The middle-aged man remained concealed within the clouds. No one below could see him except for Potter.Rising to his feet atop the clock tower, he let out a cold snort through his nose. "I'd almost forgotten about having a brother like you."Though his tone was icy, he did not deny the man's words. This middle-aged man was Deo Benjamin, his half-brother. They shared the same father.Even among the descendants of the Benjamin family, very few knew of this history. It was a secret buried for over a century.In a deep voice, he asked, "Why are you here, Deo? One hundred and five years ago, you left the Benjamin family and swore never to set foot here again. Have you forgotten your oath?"Dia did not seem to mind the Hermit's attitude, and he smiled."Potter, there's no need to get worked up. Coming here means I've violated my oath, but compared to that, your life is far more important.""I'm here to extend your life.""To extend my life?" Potter's pupils shrank, as if his deepest secret had been laid bare. A look of shock crossed his face.Only after a long moment did he recover, letting out a low sigh."So there truly are very few things in this world that can escape the Arbitration Office's eyes."As he spoke, he rolled up his right sleeve. Around his wrist, a faint black line couldbe seen, and within it lay an extremely dense aura of death. Once it erupted, his vitality would be completely extinguished.noveldramaWith one hand behind his back, Deo's voice remained calm."Potter, you are the legend of the Benjamin family. Your talent and aptitude are unrivaled in this era. However, you still haven't stepped into the King Phase. At your current age you've already reached the the end of your natural lifespan. Judging by the death line on your wrist, you have three days left to live." Potter offered no rebuttal. No one understood his body better than he did....When Holden invited him to emerge, he had regrown dark hair and restored his physique as though rejuvenated.However, it was a final burst before the flame went out-a last flicker of life.His lifespan was nearly exhausted. If he could not break into the King Phase soon, death was inevitable.That was precisely why he had gone after Leander so urgently!Only by using Leander as a stepping stone to reach the King Phase could he prolong his life once more.Ignoring Potter's expression, Deo suddenly reached into his robes and drew out a test tube. Inside it, dark green liquid slowly swirled, with the occasional bubble rising to the surface."This is a Lifespan Serum recently developed by the Arbitration Office's top scientists. Once you ingest it, it can extend your lifespan by one year."Potter's expression changed drastically. "A Lifespan Serum?"Though he had no idea what it truly was, the fact that it could grant him another yearof life was, to him, nothing short of divine providence.Dia slowly nodded and continued, "Potter, this serum will reactivate your body'scells. While extending your lifespan, it will also increase your strength to a certain degree."It has no side effects or after-effects. The only drawback isthat each person may only use it onee in their lifetime and a second dose will have no effect at all. Ram giving this to you under the orders of the Supreme Arbiter." Though deeply tempted, Potter didnot accept it at once. Instead, he asked in a low voice, "The Arbitration Office has never done anything without benefit. If you're handing this over to me, what is your condition?" Deo gave a faint smile, not denying it. "Very simple. All we need is for you to cooperate with us and go all out to kill Jeff Ashcroft. This time, we cannot afford tofail."As his words fell, six more figures appeared behind him.Once again, a killing scheme aimed at Leander was silently taking shape.