My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calcraft)

Chapter 2178

During this relaxed half-month, almost everyone enjoyed the hard-earned peaceful life. Well, everyone except Benedict.

He had spent this time at Clint's house, seeking guidance in his quest to become stronger.

However, things did not go as planned. Benedict's body had become battered and broken. Clint looked at the fallen Benedict and earnestly advised, "Commander Benedict, it's better not to rush things like this."

Yet, Benedict stood up again, forcing his body to move. His mind was becoming hazy, but he still refused to give up. "Mr. Melton, don't pity me. Come on, let's continue."

Clint frowned, looking at Benedict with a mixture of pity and confusion. He could not understand why Benedict was pushing himself so hard.

Even with divine intervention, it would not help. Benedict's body simply could not handle reaching a higher level.

"Has no one told you to use this power sparingly?" Clint asked.

Benedict laughed bitterly, remembering how his father, Zaafea, Clint, and even he himself had advised caution. Yet, an overwhelming force within him kept pushing him forward.

"Mr. Melton, do you see this evil Path technique as insignificant?"

Clint did not lie. He nodded sincerely, understanding that Benedict needed to face the truth. Clint could not let Benedict continue like this.

I'll ask you again. Since you've avenged your father, what do you want

...

A flashback.

father Anton's death, he stood in shock. He could not believe that his powerful father was gone. In his daze, he seemed

at him. As Benedict tried to approach, the vision vanished. Suddenly, a familiar sensation drew his attention.

this feeling, he

front of a

ov

dense with

a

thought, 'Wait a minute. Wasn't I just at home? How did lend up

Is this some sort of trap set by

father?'

was too weak now. If this

trap set by

not

presence in

compelled him to investigate

had no tools on him to climb it. Suddenly, the presence split into three distinct sensations, as if a voice

climb the mountain by hand, risking