Gazing at this scene, everyone sucked in a cold breath in unison.
They had no idea what had happened, but they were very clear that Ethan Smithâs breakthrough this time was definitely not a simple matter.
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In the forest, Ethan Smithâs body erupted with bursts of light.
This light was sometimes dazzling, sometimes restrained, looking like a beautiful landscape painting.
At the same time, his aura was rapidly increasing, stepping from the pre-term Military Marquis to the middle stage.
Fifth Layer, Sixth Layer, Seventh Layerâ¦
Getting closer and closer to the late-term Military Marquis.
Ethan Smith stuffed Purple-gold Pills one after another into his mouth.
In a blink of an eye, there were only two left of the six Purple-gold Pills.
At this moment, Ethan Smith was just a hairâs breadth away from reaching the late-term Military Marquis.
At that moment.
A figure suddenly appeared in this forest.
This figure had a mesmerizing body, full of charm, and was exuding a seductive air with every movement.
It was none other than the woman from the Ice Palace who tried to snatch the mask last time!
âI said I wouldnât let you offâ¦â The woman squinted her eyes slightly.
Staring at Ethan Smith who was sitting there, a hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.
Of course, Ethan Smith, who was in seclusion, sensed this unusual aura.
He couldnât help but frown slightly, but didnât show much panic.
The woman hid in the dark and did not rush to make a move, seemingly waiting for an opportunity.
Ethan Smith did the same, not paying any attention to the woman at all.
The crucial moment of breaking through was one that absolutely could not be disturbed.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was night.
Ethanâs aura erupted once again, and all the qi gathered at his dantian, centering around the golden core, and was slowly absorbed.
âNowâs the time.â The woman narrowed her eyes slightly, and then, with a flash, she stepped towards Ethan Smith!
âEthan, we meet again.â The womanâs voice had a touch of natural charm.
This charm was somewhat similar to Evelyn Nortonâs, but it seemed to have an extra hint of seductiveness compared to Evelynâs
Ethan squinted his eyes slightly and did not react to the woman.
âHave you ever thought about the consequences of hindering my Ice Palaceâs affairs?â The woman said with a smile that wasnât quite a smile.
Ethan, still ignoring her, sat cross-legged as if she wasnât there.
The woman walked in front of Ethan and extended her jade-like hand, slowly placing it on Ethanâs chest.
âSpeaking of it, your body is really full of temptationâ¦. Killing you like this, I truly find it a bit hard to let go.â The woman said in a coquettish voice.
âAlas, but you ruined so many things for me and killed our people from the Ice Palace. I can only bear the pain and kill you.â The woman sighed slightly, her tone laced with regret.
At that moment, Ethan, who had been sitting cross-legged, finally spoke out.
He glanced at the woman and said indifferently, âIf you donât want to die, itâs best to stay away from me.â
âOh?â Hearing his words, a glint of surprise flashed in the womanâs eyes.
Her eyes curved into crescents, and she cooed, âLittle brother, youâre still threatening me at this point? Your sister is really heartbrokenâ¦.â
The womanâs voice seemed to be able to affect oneâs divine sense, possessing a strong enticing power.
If oneâs divine sense wasnât strong enough, they would be instantly bewitched.
But for Ethan, it was of no use.
âYouâd better leave now. I donât want to kill you just like that.â Ethan said indifferently.
The woman giggled, âIâm so scared. Sister canât wait to see how youâll kill me!â
While talking, the womanâs hands curved, her finger-like onions aimed straight at Ethanâs chest!
Just as her fingers were about to touch Ethanâs chest, a golden light burst from his body!
This golden light was incredibly powerful, centered around Ethan, swiftly sweeping the surroundings!
The womanâs face changed abruptly, and as she was about to retreat, the force already swept towards her!
Her delicate body was instantly sent flying!
A mouthful of blood gushed from her mouth!
The womanâs face changed, and as she wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, she exclaimed, âHowâ¦how is this possible!â
Watching the golden light on Ethanâs body gradually dissipate, the womanâs face grew even uglier.
She got up from the ground and said coldly, âIt seems that I canât let you live any longer. I must kill you as soon as possible!â
As she spoke, the woman charged at Ethan Smith once again!
âBuzz!â
At this moment, an odd power suddenly emanated from Ethan Smithâs body.
This power spread around, creating a bizarre atmosphere.
The surrounding trees began to wither at an incredibly fast rate! The life force of all living beings was drawn out and converged towards Ethan Smith!
âWhatâ¦whatâs going on?â The womanâs face turned pale!
She could clearly feel that the qi within her body was unwittingly fading away!
And the qi that drained out was all absorbed by Ethan Smith!
âWhyâ¦how could this be!â The woman tried her best to resist the loss of her qi, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldnât stop it!
âNo⦠I canât go on like this. Iâm afraid Iâll be drainedâ¦â A cold sweat formed on the womanâs forehead.
She tried to escape, but her qi drained away too quickly and her body began to soften. Even walking became extremely difficult!
Her qi continued to absorb into Ethanâs body, and the woman completely lost her strength.
She collapsed to the ground, unable to move.
âThisâ¦what kind of bizarre technique is thisâ¦â The woman was terrified, scrambling on the ground, trying to flee.
But soon, she no longer had the strength to crawl, only able to lie helplessly on the ground.
âBuzz!â
At this moment, bursts of Golden Light erupted from Ethan Smithâs body!
Then, his aura rose rapidly!
Ethan Smithâs flesh turned from a dark gold color to a transparent, crystal-clear phase.
At a glance, even the glistening white bones could be seen.
However, in just an instant, his skin turned into an ancient bronze color, exhibiting the improvement of his flesh body!
âBoom!â
A surge of qi erupted from Ethan Smithâs body.
This qi shot up into the sky, scattering the clouds in the sky!
And the ground beneath Ethan collapsed! The lush forest turned into a yel