[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory":3,"chapter-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-821":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1242277,1669,"Chapter 821 821: Tier 29","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-821",821,"\u003Cp>Ethan's eyes lit up—not with anger, but with sharp awareness and interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's how it is…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This power wasn't a one-off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could fully break it down—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could trigger a fundamental shift in his own abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second attacker lunged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't give him the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power surged, swallowing the enemy in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heartbeat later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body tore apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy unraveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloodline was ripped clean from the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That strange, twisted force poured into Ethan without resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes and took a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the energy flowed through him, it brought a strange, subtle smoothness—not violent, but like an invisible lubricant easing the friction between his internal systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline, energy, mental force…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parts of him that had always operated separately were now syncing, meshing together like gears finally locking into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan opened his eyes, calm and focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't a burst-type power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a catalyst—something that made his entire system run more efficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he pulled up the system interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scan—full battlefield sweep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Data streamed across his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of faint but eerily similar energy signatures lit up across the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were scattered along the battlefield's edges, carefully avoiding the main clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Targeting stragglers. Logistics units. Isolated squads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Parasites.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's gaze darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These weren't part of Narlost's core combat force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were the most dangerous kind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones who drained, disrupted, and broke morale from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure vanished in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive energy field dropped silently over the area, like an invisible hand sealing it off completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space compressed. Escape routes vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of Narlost operatives froze as they realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord! We didn't come here by choice—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're just grunts! We were forced into this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pleas came fast, overlapping in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan hovered above them, expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't bother figuring out who was speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What mattered was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their existence alone was a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power gathered in his palm, fast and dense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of Energy Discs formed in the air, gleaming like silver blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screams erupted all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their defenses crumbled like paper under the assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bodies shredded. Flesh dissolved. Energy ripped from their cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no suspense. No struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's body absorbed a massive wave of foreign energy in a short span.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His power surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscles tightened. Senses sharpened. His blood felt like it was boiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This power was like a stimulant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Potent. Addictive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But temporary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan growled, voice low and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced the unstable energy inside him to compress and merge, locking it down through sheer will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of Energy Discs formed again, slicing outward in a sweeping arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enemies too close didn't even have time to react—they were shredded into pulp on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a few lord-tier enemies, who tried to intercept him, had their heads lopped off before they could blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the battlefield—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic finally broke through the Narlost ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-That's the lord of Emerald Castle?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How the hell is he this strong?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't there anyone who can stop him?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment of silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—only despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they all knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every high-tier combatant who could've stepped in was already tied up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ethan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was operating outside the main frontlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A precision blade, cold and merciless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was allowed to keep moving freely,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire battle would collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that wasn't even the worst of it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emerald Castle's Sky Fortress was still hovering above, fully operational.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those ultimate annihilation cannons hadn't even fired yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they joined the fight—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consequences would be catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Krothys, space twisted unnaturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure appeared without a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure turned into a bolt of thunder, tearing through space as it shot straight toward Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm of violent lightning detonated across the sky,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warping space itself with the sheer force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's pupils contracted. He snapped his head up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice followed, deep and commanding, laced with an overwhelming pressure that brooked no argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You actually forced me to show up. Impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is where it ends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan instinctively stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his system interface flared to life in his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scan complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for a moment—his mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Narlost Empire — Emperor: Aurelkar (Avatar)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tier: 29 (Early Stage)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An avatar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a projection of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that cold, merciless number hit like a hammer to the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier 29.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at early stage—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was far beyond what Emerald Castle could handle head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't a gap he could close by pushing harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now, he had no way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his jaw and forced every ounce of power from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline, energy, mental force—he mashed them together, rough and raw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive energy sphere formed in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurled it straight at Aurelkar's avatar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy shot forward like a meteor, screaming through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelkar didn't even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at it—cold, bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a trace of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only pure, undisguised contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a single finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tide of golden lightning surged out, crashing head-on into Ethan's attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two forces held in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the balance didn't last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks began to spider across the surface of Ethan's energy sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One. Two. Dozens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelkar's laugh rumbled out, low and cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden lightning danced across his body,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his power began to shift—refining, condensing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming even more pure. Even more overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my eyes,\" he said coldly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're nothing but insects—not even worth remembering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even space itself groaned under the weight of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's brow tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, he felt it—clear and undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't the one who could win this fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, as Aurelkar's lightning came crashing down, he braced himself anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could buy even a second for Emerald Castle to breathe—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd take the hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not with lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with a radiance so pure, so holy, it made the body instinctively bow in reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Just an avatar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm, commanding voice echoed from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you dare raise a hand against our master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light poured down like a waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of an Angel slammed into Aurelkar's projection with divine force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden blood sprayed across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1114,"2026-06-05T15:15:49.877Z",1,"novelbin.me","6f30be97e4264411a9f659e1d39f72979ede1793663799d91c1f8cf2d8e1ff28","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-822","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-820",1138,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmystic-calling-stone-of-glory-cover.jpg"]