A Man Like None Other (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 5152

Jared spun toward Everett, determination blazing in his golden eyes. “Everett, take everyone inside. Grab everything that isn’t nailed down. Leave these five to me.”

“But Mr. Chance, they’re five Level Nine Wandering Immortals!” Everett gasped.

“Move, or there won’t even be soup left for us!” Jared roared and swung the Dragonslayer Sword. A thunderous golden arc blasted the thick iron gate to powder.

Flaxseed whooped and bolted through the opening. “Hurry up! If we’re late, there won’t be anything left for us to loot!”

Realizing hesitation would be fatal, Everett grit his teeth and waved his arm. “Azurecloud Sect disciples, with me! Empty the vault!”

Hundreds of disciples poured in—some hauling celestial ores, others sweeping up magical items. The treasury erupted into frantic activity.

“Think you can rob us?” Ghostmask sneered. The black flame on his fingertip flared into a serpentine torrent that shot toward the vault entrance. “Stay where you are!”

Clang!

Jared flashed before the doorway, sword crosswise. The Dragonslayer Sword met the black fire; sparks exploded. A brute force flooded Jared’s arm, numbing it. He slid three steps back before steadying himself, and a faint scorch mark marred the sword’s gleaming surface.

Strange—days ago he was beneath me. Why the sudden surge in power? Jared frowned. Then he noticed the subtle current of energy linking Ghostmask to his four companions. He’s siphoning strength from the others.

“Interesting.”

The crimson-clad woman giggled, stepping forward. Her nine ribbons surged like a tide toward Jared. “Young man, my Allure Binding Silk is nothing like those petty seductions you met in the Bloodshadow Palace...”

Even before the ribbons reached him, a cloying, metallic scent invaded Jared’s senses. His vision swam, but he forced his Focus Technique to life; golden light burst from his brow, scattering the charm.

By then, the ribbons were upon him, every strand edged with spatial-rending sharpness.

He had no time to weigh his options. Snapping his left hand into a rapid seal, he summoned a shimmering Golden Dragon that burst to life behind him.

Facing five formidable opponents, Jared dared not swagger; all he could do was hurl every last ounce of strength into the fight.

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