The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 895

Felix was stunned that he had been detected. After all, he had even activated the Nightshade Discipline. Back when he was with Helena, his presence could not be sensed even at close range. "What's the matter? Are you not willing to show yourself?"

Grinding his teeth, Felix revealed himself.

About ten yards away, an elderly man was standing there, watching him intently. The old man had an ordinary appearance, with slightly clouded eyes, and stood with his hands behind his back. There wasn't the slightest trace of fear or nervousness in his demeanor. "Sorry. Maybe we're just traveling the same path," Felix said, forcing a smile.

The corners of the old man's lips curled up slightly as he chuckled. "There's no such thing as pure coincidence in this world. Besides, I've never seen an expert as young as yourself."

As he spoke, the old man slowly extended his hands forward.

Felix noticed he was wearing gloves. Was he a Fish Man?

The realization hit him like a thunderclap. As the gloves slipped off, the man revealed hands covered in black scales.

Felix was shocked. According to Pierre's stories, black scales signified the highest and most terrifying rank among Fish Men.

Judging by this detail and the old man's age, it was highly likely this was the great-grandfather Pierre had mentioned who was still alive.

overtook Felix as waves of disorientation hit him

daring to hesitate, Felix quickly took out his small flute and began to play, shutting his eyes

Fish Men. How naive, though. Do you think closing your

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flute had no effect at all. The old man's steady, commanding

Billy had said. The flute only worked against beings with unnatural souls or malevolent entities. It was useless

intense vibrations of the seven Dragonspine pieces within him suggested his

Even at Felix's level of

couldn't continue on like that. Even though the Dragonspine was

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growing worse. If this continued, Felix knew he'd lose consciousness and fall completely under the old man's control.

not your enemy,

the critical moment, Felix pulled out the crystal pendant Pierre had given

old man.

his eyes and saw the old man carefully inspecting