[{"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-856":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},1242412,1669,"Chapter 856 856: The World Blinked","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-856",856,"\u003Cp>For the first time, Ethan's heart truly sank to rock bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way he could take that hit head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow dropped from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It slammed hard into his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, the Powered Combat Armor activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Metal components unfolded like a living creature, snapping into place and locking around him in a seamless embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That familiar power surged back into his body—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only this time, it felt even more stable. More complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan whipped around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down below, in the direction of the lab zone, the scientists stood on the shattered defense platform, pumping their fists in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them even threw up both arms in an exaggerated victory pose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final flaw in the armor had been fixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every ounce of hesitation, every trace of despair—crushed in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the power roaring through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later, his figure shot upward like a bolt of lightning, straight into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still trying to fight back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhadon froze for a beat, then let out a mocking laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, this was just a last gasp before death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive Energy Greatsword in his hand came crashing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He steadied himself midair and raised both arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy surged across the armor's surface, condensing into a thick, nearly tangible barrier of pure force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He met the attack head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Energy Greatsword—formed entirely from destructive power—fully materialized in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't sharp like a blade of steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked more like a tear in reality itself, compressed to the brink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the sword passed, the air shredded apart. Space warped with fine black cracks. Even light bent unnaturally around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything that touched that power directly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would be erased on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ethan stood his ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outer energy shield of the Powered Combat Armor unfolded layer by layer, forming a flowing wall of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the armor's back, several hidden energy cores lit up in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stable output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuous recharge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Circuits closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Energy Greatsword came crashing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a sharp, bone-deep compression sound that made your teeth ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the blade struck the energy barrier, space visibly warped and collapsed inward—like two opposing laws of reality were colliding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp, piercing snap rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive sword, forged from the power of destruction itself, fractured at the midpoint. Energy destabilized. The structure—like a beam of light forcibly bent until it broke—shattered in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fragments of destructive energy were completely absorbed, redirected, and dispersed by the armor's shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't take a single step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhadon's pupils shrank sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, his voice faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm channeling the power of this world itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could your defense override world-level authority?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high-speed spinning Energy Disc formed in his palm—then he hurled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disc tore through the air and slammed into Arkhadon's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't pierce his flesh, but it left a clear white impact mark across the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a wound—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a residual trace from forcibly disrupting his energy structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Powered Combat Armor's propulsion module flared to life, launching him like a meteor straight at Arkhadon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists came down in a relentless barrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike carried a tightly compressed shockwave, pounding Arkhadon down toward the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth caved in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone and energy erupted in a chaotic blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really thought—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan hovered above, eyes cold as steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You alone could destroy my Emerald Castle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killing intent inside him finally broke loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy surged and reformed, condensing into a massive energy blade in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RUMBLE—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground split open in a jagged line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhadon's body was absurdly tough—this strike didn't deal a fatal blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disruption had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rhythm of his destructive energy flow was thrown off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhadon roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent shockwave burst from his body, blasting Ethan backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan flipped midair, stabilizing himself. Power surged again, and another energy blade formed in his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze turned sharp, vicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pathetic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think hiding in that shell puts you on my level?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll show you what real power looks like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destructive energy coiled around his Energy Greatsword as it reformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the pressure was even heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poured everything into the energy blade in his hands and charged straight in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two figures collided midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash rang out like metal slamming metal, again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks and wild energy bursts exploded around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stopped using complex abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was just—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raw power against raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their weapons clashed in brutal, direct strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space tore open and stitched itself back together over and over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that short span—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither could overpower the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Emerald Castle hovered quietly at the edge of the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared approach the center of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That zone had become a full-blown energy storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every weapon clash triggered spatial shockwaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every power collision sent out visible shock blasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the high-tier leaders—those who had already stepped into the upper ranks—could only watch from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One step closer, and their bodies could be torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowed under the crushing pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew how long it lasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until, finally, one last thunderous impact echoed through the sky—and the two figures broke apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan and Arkhadon hovered at a distance, facing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were breathing heavily now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their power had been pushed to the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither could suppress the other any further—at least not right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhadon slowly raised his head. His gaze was still cold, but now there was a flicker of genuine recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I take back what I said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was low, laced with restrained fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are… a worthy opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then his tone turned icy again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that doesn't change what you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A lowly insect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may not kill you today—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But one day…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll tear you apart with my own hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words left his mouth—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arkhadon's aura surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VMMM—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space around him twisted violently, as if invisible hands were folding and stretching reality itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body began to merge with the distortion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished, swallowed by space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the rippling distortion remained, slowly fading as the battlefield began to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>",1100,"2026-06-05T15:15:51.880Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc4f298c69915cc59927ae8d0abdd79ca092b6fc43093eb74b089d590421c10a","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-857","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-855",1138,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmystic-calling-stone-of-glory-cover.jpg"]