Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2324 To the Bitter End

The clash between the two top–Sage level fighters shattered the iron–clad ship, splintering it into pieces.

Neither Helios nor Santiago fell into the water.

Instead, they stepped onto the floating debris, their battle continuing as the wreckage drifted around them.

“Helios, Atticus‘ failure proves that the Sheffield–Grey family is unfit to lead Chanaea. It’s time to face the truth!”

Santiago unleashed another Dragon–Breaking Palm.

Though his style was similar to Emmanuel’s, it was far more raw.

Emmanuel had relied on overwhelming power and brute force, while Santiago favored refined technique and subtlety.

Helios dodged again, the force of the blow sending massive waves crashing upward.

The destruction they caused could rival a natural disaster–a storm surge, unleashed by their strength.

His brow tightened, his focus sharpening. Though he had never underestimated Santiago, the constraints of the sea fought against his abilities.

Now, it was clear: Santiago had the upper hand.

At this rate, only one of them would leave alive.

“Helios, you’re incredible!” Santiago called out with genuine admiration. He knew that, in a different setting, he might not have stood a chance against a top–Sage level martial artist like Helios.

“But it’s a shame. I have no choice but to end this today, for Chanaea’s sake! The Airspace Group has become a serious threat to the country’s stability. You need to accept this.”

Santiago struck again, shattering more planks around them, elearing the way for his next move.

Helios leaped into the air, his movements restricted. He knew if Santiago unleashed the Sea of the Dragon, not even a god would survive the impact.

Just as the danger grew, several figures shot up from the water’s depths.

Santiago’s eyes widened in shock.

A cold shiver ran down his spine as a wave of deadly intent radiated from the ocean.

He quickly jumped off the plank, barely avoiding whatever threat was approaching.

Two blood–red, serrated blades emerged from the water’s surface, and from the depths, a man in red armor leaped out.

He grinned coldly, his intent clear: destroy the remaining planks and finish the fight.

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in red recoiled in fear. Was this how Warlord always fought

his Double S–Level strength, he wasn’t sure he

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hanging in the balance, but Santiago wasn’t in a better position. He found himself surrounded by Helios and several other

small plank, his

suits that allowed them

“Despicable! An ambush?”

in danger! We need

watching from a distance, quickly recognized

Adkins couldn’t survive in the sea. He wasn’t a god, and he wasn’t a fish.

life, engines howling as they cut through the water,

with grim awareness. The six armored figures were all top–tier fighters, specially trained for underwater combat. Their suits were designed for maximum mobility in water, giving them the advantage. He couldn’t afford to

his speedboat closing in, Santiago seized the chance and leaped aboard, narrowly

of here! Head straight for Chanaea’s

force retreating, knowing they couldn’t

main force safely gone, all he needed to do

wasn’t about to let him off

had to

you’re already running? We haven’t even finished yet. What, you’re giving up that

massive fire dragon, its jaws snapping, rushing toward Santiago

wasn’t helpless. He raised his arm and struck with a devastating blow, cleaving the fire dragon in half with an explosive burst

just as the flames split apart, a figure in

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the energy from the shattered flames, gathering it into a swirling vortex, and sending it back

watch out!” his men shouted, their voices filled with

modern weaponry, not in the ways of martial arts at this

were powerless against the kind of strength that was

down Santiago’s face as he struggled

hand swatted at the flames, while the other gripped the heavy sword falling

the man in red muttered,

man, full of arrogance, couldn’t help but respect Santiago’s raw strength. He understood

Santiago had surpassed the Sage level. He was nearly divine, but

fighters shot up from the water,

loyal men shouted, rushing to shield

barked, his voice commanding. “Get on the speedboats

want his men dying for something they couldn’t win. This was beyond their

to care about them now,” Helios‘

to react before Helios struck, slamming his

skill, was caught off