Chapter 457: Chapter 483 Wang Hu Confirms His Love

Xiao Hong felt that something was suspicious. She was ambiguous, certainly having committed a serious mistake. Wang Hu should not be dragged into it. Wang Hu nodded; he thought the same.

Bai Fanglan was both ashamed and angry, almost to the point of bursting with rage. But she couldn’t leave in a huff and kneeled before him, choking up, "What’s the point in discussing past events? I promise this will be the last time I trouble you. Please don’t be so heartless; consider the child we lost..."

Xiao Hong interrupted her, "Hasn’t Wang Hu compensated you? Everything has a limit. Once it’s too much, it’s fake. You’re not disabled. You’re healthy, young, and have a college education. What’s so difficult about finding a job? You simply don’t want to work hard yourself and want easy money, but how is that possible?"

"Shut up," Bai Fanglan shouted angrily, "Who asked you to mind our business? Matters between Wang Hu and me are not yours to interfere with!"

Xiao Hong slightly frowned and became silent.

Wang Hu said, "Xiao Hong is right; I won’t help you find a job. If you want to kneel, you can just keep kneeling."

After saying this, he took Xiao Hong’s hand and walked away quickly. Xiao Hong’s entire arm felt stiff, and turning back, she glanced at Bai Fanglan left crying on the spot, then at Wang Hu.

Wang Hu chuckled, "Stop looking. No matter what happens to that woman, I won’t care."

"Hmm, but you’re still holding my hand."

"Is it wrong for me to hold your hand?"

Xiao Hong blushed, "But... but you said it was fake."

"It’s real now. Can I really hold your hand now?" Wang Hu smiled as he looked at her.

Xiao Hong lowered her head, rarely shy.

Wang Hu said, "I need to ask for your forgiveness. I’ve been divorced because I was immature in handling emotions and lacked empathy, like a wooden post, which hurt some people."

"I also dated before, but we broke up due to personality differences," she was quick to say, "Those romantic things aren’t suitable for us soldiers; we’ll be a fitting pair. Don’t ask about the past, but cherish the present!"

Though Wang Hu had a cold temperament, he was quite lenient with his own, giving Xiao Hong confidence that she’d have a good life with him.

Wang Hu laughed out loud, deciding to forget the pretensions. Together, they walked hand in hand.

Thus, Xiao Hong, once just helping out, became truly involved in the relationship, though Wang Hu’s parents weren’t aware.

A few days later, Wang Hu’s father’s lung examination results came out, just a minor inflammation from excessive smoking, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Mrs. Wang resolutely banned his smoking and incidentally pressed Wang Hu to finalize the marriage plans.

Both families highly approved, hastily setting their wedding for New Year’s Day, intending to relocate quickly. Otherwise, in such a remote area, how could Xiao Hong be pregnant? The parents were worried.

Thinking it over, Wang Hu agreed; he had been away long enough.

Things were joyous in their circle, but Bai Fanglan was miserable. Pleading with Wang Hu yielded no results, so she sought out other acquaintances. However, her grandfather, now retired, led these people to be extremely perfunctory towards her. Furthermore, Bai Fanglan’s affairs had become widely known, making hospitals reject her due to her poor medical skills.

Soon after her expulsion, she was forcibly discharged and returned home, only to find Bai Chuan had prepared a purchased train ticket for her.

Infuriated to the point of liver pain, Bai Fanglan bit her lip, "Grandfather, are you really giving me no way out? Just driving me away like this?"

Bai Chuan sighed, "It’s for your own good! Staying here no longer holds any meaning. I’m getting old, truly cannot withstand the stress anymore. Don’t worry; every month when my salary comes, I’ll send you fifty bucks."

Bai Fanglan coldly laughed, standing up abruptly, "Fine! Since you dislike me so much, I’ll leave! You’ll get your wish!"

She returned to her room and slammed the door.

Bai Chuan shook his head and went to care for his great-granddaughter. The child was pitiable; Bai Fanglan never cared while working, and even now unemployed, she remained indifferent.

The next morning, Bai Chuan woke up to find Bai Fanglan’s room in disarray. Everything was thrown about, yet she was gone.

Bai Chuan was puzzled; what happened? Then on the table, he found a letter.

Bai Fanglan said she’s left, gone south to find work, aiming to return once successful. The child was left for Bai Chuan to care for temporarily. Besides her jewelry and savings, she also took four thousand bucks from Bai Chuan’s drawer.

Bai Fanglan left in a fit of anger, refusing to believe she wouldn’t succeed! She vowed to get revenge! Against everyone who looked down on her and ignored her!

Bai Chuan worried, struggling to catch his breath, almost fainting. What on earth is Bai Fanglan trying to do!

The child from the next room cried out loudly, and Bai Chuan couldn’t neglect her, so he went to take care of her. Seeing her dark, gaunt face, Bai Chuan sighed deeply too, poor child. No father, and a mother who’s always negligent.

Bai Chuan’s previous grand ambitions were wiped away, leaving him with only taking care of the child daily.

Meanwhile, Sun Chan’s situation gradually returned to calm. Yuan Bing, due to his indecency and attempt at intentional homicide at their camp, faced serious charges. Coupled with Gu Junming’s thorough investigation, a raft of Yuan Bing’s business misconducts came to light.

Including tax evasion, engineering fraud, and bribery, among others, these evidences ensured Yuan Bing likely wouldn’t come out for life. People all around talked about it extensively, mostly cursing Yuan Bing and Bai Fanglan, some discussing Sun Chan.

Zhuang Lin was jumping up and down vigorously, but her husband knew and suppressed her decisively.

Later, the camp erupted with another scandal, overshadowing this one. It turned out Liu Gang secretly wrote reports, intending to falsely accuse Gu Junming!Chapter 645

Timothy shrieked in pain and turned in the direction where the branch had come from. His eyes were filled with fury as he asked, "Who ambushed me?"

There were only trees in sight, and nobody was there. Mad and flabbergasted, Timothy knew that the attacker was strong. A person who could pierce through his palm and then a tree with a branch must be a divine grandmaster.

Hence, he hurriedly summoned his ride-Hurricane Eagle. When Hurricane Eagle arrived, he jumped on it in a hurry and escaped.

Kaitlyn sighed in relief and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your help, sir. Please step out so I can thank you in person."

Obviously, she wasn't going to receive an answer. Just then, Sebastian walked out of the forest next to her. Thinking that the hidden expert had revealed themselves, Kaitlyn twirled around and found Sebastian instead.

"It's you? Why are you still here?"

"Didn't you ask me to be your pretext? I can't leave just like that," Sebastian said.

"Aren't you afraid that I'm going to kill you?" Kaitlyn said dangerously.

Smiling, Sebastian shook his head. "You would have killed me already if you wanted to. Why did you wait until now?"

"It's because you still have some use. Once you lose your value, I'll kill you," she said coldly.

Sebastian smirked without a word. Finally, he realized that Kaitlyn was a kind person. She was tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Although she kept saying she'd kill him, she never meant it.

"I'm returning to the sect. Don't forget your promise earlier to help me find that old man within a month. If you can't do it, I swear I'll kill you," Kaitlyn uttered and left.

"Hang on," Sebastian stopped her.

"What else?" she asked, looking back at him.

"Do you know how to leave this world?" Sebastian implored.

Besides the advanced third stage technique, this was currently his other big concern. Many people were waiting for him and they must be worried since he had been missing for such a long time He must

find his way back as soon as

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"Leave this world?" Confusion was written all over Kaitlyn's face. "I have no idea

what you're talking about. I'm going now if there's nothing else."

Sebastian nodded and left the spot as well because he could sense people heading this way at a high speed. They must be the experts from Netherworld Sect who had heard squads of the fight from earlier. s

He planned to make a trip to Holton and find out from a few more people about ways to leave this world.

Unbeknownst to him, a young man was leading a group of people to Jenna's house. His name was Sean Knott, Martin's nephew and Heather's cousin.

With a loud bang, Sean kicked and broke the wooden door before marching into the yard aggressively. "Sebastian Wilder, get out here!"

Jenna and Fressia rushed out after hearing the commotion. "Who are you?"

Sean's mouth opened to say something, but he suddenly saw Fressia and was smitten by her beauty. "What a gorgeous woman! Are you Sebastian Wilder's wife?"

"Yes. Do you know my husband?" Fressia asked.

"Damn it. That bastard is really lucky to marry such a beautiful woman." Sean's face was full of jealousy. "Where's SebastianChapter 646

Upon Sean's command, a group of hitmen charged at Jenna and Fressia. One of them kicked Jenna so hard that he broke her legs, then they rained punches and kicks on her.

"Jenna! Stop it!" Fressia wanted to save Jenna, but she was helpless and couldn't even save herself.

A few men dragged her into the house. Despite having cultivation, she didn't know how to put it to good use.

"Remove all her clothes! I'll be the first, and the rest of you can queue up after me." Sean was losing patience, starting to undress after stepping into the house.

Fressia was so scared that she turned pale. She pleaded with them miserably, but they had no compassion at all. Instead, they were even more excited.

Lying in the yard, Jenna didn't even have the strength to get up. Besides cursing loudly, there was nothing else she could do.

Although the neighbors heard the commotion, they didn't dare to stick their noses into this because someone recognized that these people were from the Knott Estate.

...

Holton was a bustling city, and the streets were full of people. Suddenly,

hoofbeats echoed from the front. It turned out that a carriage was out of control, rampaging on the street. Terrified, the pedestrians jumped out of the way in panic.

Sebastian stood at the side of the road as well, but a little girl's cries in the middle of the road caught his attention.

Seeing that the carriage was about to hit her, the little girl froze on the spot in fright and continued crying. Without hesitation, Sebastian stood in front of her in a flash and placed a palm on the horse's head.

The big and tall horse fell from the huge impact, flipping the carriage to the side as well.

"Ah!" A woman in the carriage shrieked, and two people dashed out of the carriage.

They were a middle-aged man and a gorgeous young lady. The moment she stood up, she turned to Sebastian and said in a huff, "How dare you flip our carriage! The nerve of you!"

"I did it to save a life." Sebastian pointed at the little girl.

When the young lady wanted to say some more, the middle-aged man stopped her. "Abigail, it's alright. He didn't do it on purpose. Moreover, we almost hit someone earlier."

"How are you doing, Father?" the young lady, Abigail Watson, asked in concern.

"I'm fine. I can still take it." The middle-aged man seemed frail and left with Abigail's help.

"You're in a terrible condition now. If you don't receive treatment on time, you'll pass away in half an hour," Sebastian said.

"How dare you cure my father!" Abigail was enraged.

Sebastian chuckled softly. "I'm merely telling the truth. Your father sustained a hidden injury when he was younger and has been dragging it way too long. It's a miracle he's alive until now." s

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"How do you know that my father has a hidden injury from his early years? Who are you?" Abigail asked warily.

"I'm a doctor. Your father's illness is clearly written on his face, and I can tell with just a look," Sebastian explained proudly.

"Since you're so amazing, do you have a way to treat it?" she asked with a hopeful face.

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"It's a piece of cake to me. He'll be as good as new with one pill," Sebastian answered.

Abigail grabbed his arm anxiously. "What pill is that? Let me have it! I promise to

pay you handsomely as long as it can save my father."

"The pill is very precious," Sebastian explained.

"That's not a problem. My father isChapter 647

"Do you know how to leave this world?" Sebastian asked.

"Leave this world?" Abigail wore a look of confusion.

Hendrick Watson suddenly interjected, "Mr. Wilder, do you mean leaving Coreland?"

"Do you know about it?" Sebastian was exhilarated. His biggest fear was that no one knew about it.

"So, the records in the ancient books are real! Honestly, I didn't know about it. I've only seen some records in an ancient book," Hendrick explained.

"Where's the ancient book?" Sebastian asked anxiously.

"Wait a minute. I'll ask someone to bring it." Then, Hendrick ordered a worker to bring the ancient book.

Hendrick soon found the part where Coreland was recorded. After checking it carefully, Sebastian finally found a clue. "The Abyss!"

If the records were accurate, the way out of Coreland was through The Abyss.

"Mr. Wilder, The Abyss is a death zone. Anyone who goes in there will die. Don't act recklessly," Hendrick advised.

Abigail nodded in agreement. "Yes. The Abyss is one of the three forbidden areas. For thousands of years, no one has walked out of there alive.

"The records in the ancient book may not be correct. I think it's just a myth. It's impossible to have another world. That's all nonsense."

Sebastian merely smiled without a reply, feeling even more confident that The Abyss was the exit. Although it was a forbidden area, he had to take the risk in order to get back and only after he obtained the advanced stage three technique.

The stage three technique must be within the doors of Netherworld Sect. There were three ways to get it. The first method was very straightforward robbing.

With his strength, not even a thousand men from the Netherworld Sect were his opponent. In spite of that, it was ethically wrong to rob so brazenly.

The second method was stealing. Although it was also ethically wrong, it was slightly better than robbing.

Last but not least was trading. He had the techniques for the first and second transformations. They would probably agree if he traded one of them with them.

Sebastian was a man of his word. He asked Abigail to get him a brush and paper and wrote dozens of herbs in one shot.

These were the herbs needed to produce the Ultimate Nourishing Pill. This pill could strengthen the body and increase the cultivation. In the meantime, it could also heal injuries.

As the largest commerce

association in the county, the Holton Chamber of Commerce had all sorts of herbs. Some herbs had a different name as the ones in the surface world but

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After the herbs were prepared, he started making the pill right away. The chamber

of commerce had a place dedicated to making pills, and there was also a mini

Spirit Gathering Formation.

Beneath the cauldron was magma,

which could save a lot of energy

during the refining process. In addition, Sebastian's cultivation had greatly increased, so it didn't the him at af to refine the Ultimate

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In less than half an hour, it was ready. Hendrick was stunned when Sebastian presented the pills to him.

"Goodness, this is a second-grade medication. I didn't expect that you're a second-grade alchemist, Mr. Wilder. It's an honor to meet you." Hendrick politely bowed down low toward him, full of respect.

The way Abigail looked at Sebastian took a change as well, her eyes filled with admiration. There was even an odd light in her eyes, and her face blushed unwittingly.

"Are second-grade alchemists amazing?" Sebastian asked, puzzled.

As there were only a handful of alchemists in Coreland, he never found out his alchemy level.

Hendrick replied, "Of course, they are. It's incredibly rare to find an alchemist, and every one of them are very noble.

"All bigger sects and families are spending a lot of money to recruit them, and they enjoy generous benefits if they work for the royalties.

"Furthermore, second-grade alchemists are even harder to find. The head alchemist of Netherworld Sect is their fourth great-elder, Bertha Erikson. She's a second-grade alchemist."

"There's only one third-grade alchemist in Starfire Empire, and he's the imperial chaplain. His status is high, and even the king has to respect him," Abigail added.Chapter 648

Now that Sebastian already knew where the advanced stage three technique was and the way back home, he planned to return home and explain everything to Fressia.

Before he even reached the door, he already sensed something amiss. The door was missing, and pieces of wood were scattered around.

His instinct told him that there was trouble, so he bolted over as fast as he could.

Upon entering the yard, he saw blood on the ground, and the unease in his heart amplified.

"Jenna! Fressia!" he shouted while dashing into the house.

One of the rooms was a complete mess, and there were also bloodstains. There was even a large hole on the roof.

"Jenna! Freesia!" He dashed back to the yard and continued shouting their names, but nobody answered.

Hence, he utilized his spiritual senses. The next second, he turned to the haystacks nearby and was over there in a flash. Parting aside a bunch of dry weed, he found Jenna.

Her face was covered in blood, and her breathing was barely noticeable. She already slipped into a deep coma, and her life was hanging on a thread.

Hurriedly, Sebastian pressed his palm against her and injected his spiritual energy into her to treat her injuries.

His spiritual energy had strong healing effects. In seconds, Jenna's breathing gradually stabilized, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"You're back, Sebastian." Jenna's voice was very weak, but her expression took a great change the next second. "Sebastian, run! The men from Knott Estate want to kill you!"

"Don't worry, Jenna. They can't do anything to me. Tell me what happened. Where's Fressia?" Sebastian implored anxiously.

Although he and Fressia were from different camps and were even enemies, they were husband and wife before she recovered her memories, and they have feelings for each other.

"I don't know where she is, either." Jenna briefly told him what happened.

The men dragged Fressia into the room with indecent intentions, but Jenna had

no idea what happened later. There was a fight, and then, she heard a loud bang.

Jenna was in the yard and only heard someone saying, "After her!"

Afterward, everything was quiet.

Later, she crawled into the house, dragging her exhausted body, but there was nobody inside. All she saw was a hole on the roof Worried that the men from the Knott Estate would return, she hid between the haystacks and passed out unwittingly. s

"Martin and Heather Knott, I'll make sure you die a horrible death!" Sebastian clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming coldChapter 649

"Don't cry, and rest assured, Jenna. I won't strike unless I'm confident, but I can promise you that I'll bring Fressia home," Sebastian assured.

Time was crucial in saving a life, not to mention that Fressia was gorgeous. In the hands of those inhumane men, it wasn't hard to imagine the torture she'd have to go through in their hands.

Therefore, she must be saved as quickly as possible. Any minute later meant that she would suffer more.

For now, Jenna's condition was stabilized. Unfortunately, her legs were broken. Even after Sebastian had given her an Ultimate Nourishing Pill, she'd still need a few days to recover.

Sebastian was ready to return Jenna to the room and then save Fressia when he heard sounds of hooves from outside the door. He looked outside and saw dust rolling as a group of stocky bandits headed toward his house on galloping horses while carrying weapons in their hands.

The chief was a tall and burly skinhead. With a chubby face and eyes as big as golf balls, he looked ferocious and intimidating.

At the sight of them, Jenna's face fell. "Oh, no! They're the bandits from Mount Blitzen, and their chief is Brork Gantz. Run, Sebastian!"

In this world, many bandits claimed mountainous areas to be the chiefs, and Mount Blitzen was the closest bandit lair to this village.

To the kind and innocent villagers, bandits were more terrifying than the nobles. Although the nobles would also intimidate them and even steal the virginities of brides, they would usually return the women to their families after they were done with them.

However, bandits were different because they often murdered and plundered. It was common for them to violate young women and abduct the pretty ones to be their wives. Once they were bored of them, they would kill them.

Due to this, bandits were akin to devils in the villagers' eyes, and the fear they held for bandits was deeply instilled.

Undoubtedly, Sebastian wasn't afraid of the bandits, and he waited for their arrival silently.

Their house was not located at the entrance of the village, but the bandits headed straight for them and entered their yard.

"I heard that there's a beautiful bride in this house. Bring her out here and show me," Brork directly announced the reason that he had gone there.

Although Fressia had only been there for a short time, everyone who saw her would be stunned, and her beauty was already known far and wide.

After hearing news of her, Brork had brought his men here to bring her back for their own enjoyment.

Anxiously, Jenna fell to her knees. "Mr. Gantz, the men from Knott Estate have abducted my goddaughter-in-law."

"You're lying! Search the house!" Brork wouldn't be taken in so easily. Upon his order, the bandits behind him hopped off their horses and headed for the house. s

"Stop right there!" Sebastian bellowed out of the blue, and everyone froze.

"Don't be rude, Sebastian. Apologize to Mr. Gantz now!" Jenna berated sternly Then, she flashed Brork a smile, "Mr Cantz hChapter 650

"Get on my knees for him? He doesn't deserve it. Get up, Jenna. There's no need to be afraid of them," Sebastian said.

The bandits were enraged, charging at him ferociously. Some even raised their swords, ready to cut him to pieces.

Jenna couldn't bear to watch and could already imagine Sebastian's terrible death.

On the other hand, Sebastian didn't move a muscle or dodge. Brork simply thought that he was too frightened to move and sniggered.

The next second, swords landed on Sebastian, but there was no bloody scene.

Everyone merely heard a loud boom as a terrifying energy erupted from Sebastian's body. In an instant, the terrifying energy shattered the swords, and the bandits were thrown off, spewing out blood and dying before even hitting the ground.

"What?" After seeing this scene, Brork was flabbergasted, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

The men he had brought with him were the elites amongst his henchmen, and they were all warriors, including the second-in-command of the bandits, who was a pinnacle warrior.

Sebastian had killed all of his men solely by releasing his energy. This was a fearsome strength, and Brork reckoned that not even a grandmaster might be capable of it.

"You're a grandmaster!" Brork's face was full of shock. "Why is there a grandmaster in a small village?"

Sebastian raised his head at him and said indifferently, "You've successfully enraged me, and the price to pay is death."

"What arrogance!" Brork snorted. "So what if you're a grandmaster? I've been the king at Mount Blitzen for more than two decades. The Knott Estate has tried to take me down many times but to no avail. Why do you think I could achieve this?"

Suddenly, he jumped and gave Sebastian a palm through the air.

A huge wave of energy blasted toward Sebastian, who was unfazed and composed. With a wave of his hand, an even greater energy erupted from him.

Along with another loud bang, Brork's attack was repelled, and the remaining force struck him without stopping.

As though struck by lightning, Brork was blasted away by the energy and threw up blood, his eyes filled with shock.

There was a thud as Brork landed heavily on the ground after he was blasted off more than 30 feet away. The impact was so strong that it created a concave in the ground.

Sebastian's eyes were impassive, and with a flash, he was right in front of Brork. Quick and silent, he moved like a ghost.

Brork almost wet his pants as he begged for his life on his knees in panic. "Please spare me. I was wrong. Please let me off."

"Bandits have done all kinds of evil, violating women, plundering, and many other heinous deeds. You deserve death, and I'll rid the people of such a wicked many today Sebastian said. s

Right before he struck, Brork said anxiously, "Please hold on and listen to me, sir. Although I'm a bandit and have done many wrong, I usually plunder and rarely kill.

"Furthermore, I rob the rich and hardly harass the villagers. Please let me off. I promise I'll never do it again."

"I'm missing a henchman now. Are you able to obey me unconditionally?" Sebastian asked.

"Y-Yes, master!" Brork didn't dare to disobey. He had succumbed to Sebastian's strength and had no thoughts of defying him.

Meanwhile, Jenna was utterly flabbergasted by the scene before her eyes. She knew that Sebastian was strong because he coChapter 651

"You can refuse, but I'll kill you right now," Sebastian said coldly.

"I'll go! I'll go, okay?" Brork almost cried. Not going meant death, but going also meant death. It was just supposed to be a simple mission, so how did things get so unlucky for him?

The two of them rode their horses at full speed and soon entered Holton, heading straight for the Knott Estate. Upon arriving at the entrance, they dismounted and barged right in.

"Hold it!" the guards immediately shouted harshly.

Sebastian acted as if he hadn't heard them and continued walking straight ahead.

"How dare you trespass on Knott Estate? You're courting death!"

Enraged, the guards drew their swords and slashed at Sebastian.

Sebastian ignored them, leaving Brork no choice but to intervene and send the guards flying.

The fallen guards were both shocked and furious, and they quickly called for help. Hearing the commotion, more people from the Knott Estate rushed out.

"Sebastian Wilder!"

Many recognized him immediately since Heather had been seen showing him around Knott Estate not long ago.

However, they were also aware that Sebastian had fallen out with their young lady, so they angrily shouted, "How dare you barge into Knott Estate?"

"Tell Martin to get out here!" Sebastian shouted fiercely.

"How dare you disrespect the city lord! You're asking for it! Seize him and bring him to Mr. Knott for punishment!"

The leader of the guards commanded, and a group of them charged at Sebastian. Sebastian stood still, making no move to fight back.

Brork was internally groaning. He knew all too well that if he didn't act, Sebastian wouldn't hesitate to kill him. So, he reluctantly braced himself and joined the fray.

He was a grandmaster. Even though he was injured, he was more than capable of handling these guards. Each strike sent several flying, and not a single one could get close t Sebastian s

The leader was furious. "You're Brork Grant, chief of the bandits from Mount Blitzen, aren't you?

"How dare you cause trouble at the Knott Estate! You've got some nerve! Guards, kill him!"

The Knott Estate guards were ranked by level. The ordinary guards weren't even considered warriors; only the squad leaders had that status.

In addition, there were silver-armored guards, all of whom were warriors, with the squad leaders being mid to advanced-level warriors among them.

At the leader's order, a group of silver-armored guards charged at Brork. But a grandmaster was still a grandmaster, even wounded, he was not someone regular warriors could match. s

They quickly fell one after another.

"You're courting death!"

The leader was enraged. He suddenly leaped into the air and struck down at Brork with his palm.

Brork was caught off guard and hurriedly raised a fist to block the attack. A resounding bang followed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying.

It was clear that the leader was also a grandmaster. He then approached Sebastian with an air of arrogance.

"So, you managed to get Brork on your side. That's impressive, but if you think you can storm the Knott Estate by relying on him, you're far too naive."

"Rely on him?"

never relied on anyone but myself.

just joined Netherworld Sect and was still a newcomer. Nevertheless, she often wasn't present at the

illness. As for cultivation, she didn't really need to rely on the sect because she had

been practicing it since childhood, so switching to a new technique

fury. "Sebastian, you've got some nerve! How dare you trespass into Knott Estate and show disrespect to my

eyes flashed with

had drugged him. While he was unconscious, she had used evil methods to extract his spiritual energy,

for his strong cultivation and resilient body, he would have died. He had not forgotten this

because he was still searching for the third stage of his technique and a way home, so he endured it for the

to his shock, this father-daughter duo had crossed the line by targeting Jenna and Fressia. They had simply pushed

for you to harm me, but why go after

commoners. I was already merciful

surprised you're still alive after everything, and

place to hide long ago, but here you are, handing

behind Martin. He turned to Heather and said, "Heather, there's no need for you

die too easily. I won't be satisfied unless he suffers," Heather said

cruel grin. He then looked at Sebastian and said, "If you kneel down

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for your wife, huh? Too bad you're too late; we already played her

did you say? She's dead?" Sebastian was stunned. If Fressia hadn't lost her memory and married him, her

difficult for him to accept that she

really beautiful. She was such a joy to play with. We took turns, dozens of us,

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asking for it!" Sebastian could no longer suppress the fury within him,

terrifying killing intent erupted

everyone present felt a chill of

that moment, Sebastian

he hadn't heard anything and broke

was in so much pain that tears were streaming down his face. "Please, spare me! I was lying earlier! Your wife isn't dead, and we didn't hurt

where is she? Let her go immediately!" Sebastian demanded, his voice dripping with

quickly added, "I don't know where she is! We never captured her

snarled as

but she suddenly went

truth, please, spare

hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible she

shouted angrily, "Sebastian, I advise you to release my cousin immediately, or I'll have you cut into a thousand pieces, leaving you

Sean. "Even if you didn't hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions toward her. Not to mention,

"You deserve to die!"

that, Sebastian snapped Sean's neck with a

check, but

Mr. Sean!

was filled with rage, and Heather's murderous aura surged as well. "How dare you kill my cousin? I'll have you torn

immediately advanced toward Sebastian, unleashing a terrifying aura.

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she prepared to strike

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Watson!"

than the chairman of Holton Chamber of

you to Knott Estate?" MartChapter

no ordinary person. Since Sebastian wanted to handle things himself, it was clear he had confidence in himself, so Mr. Watson stepped aside with a sense of

moment. Sebastian had given him a

"I don't know why Mr. Watson is protecting you, but anyone who goes

she unleashed her aura again,

see this? This is my power. It won't be long before I become a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're nothing more than an insect. If you kneel and apologize now, I might consider

a mocking smile, "Even grandmasters are nothing more than ants to me. You

She raised her hand and struck Sebastian with

inch, appearing as though he

and was about to step

connected with Sebastian's chest, but he remained completely unaffected,

the other hand, Heather's expression changed drastically as she was filled with shock

extended his hand, pressing it in her

resist and collapsed to her knees with

was a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting Sebastian with a palm strike, he remained completely

just a distant press of his hand, he had forced her to her knees. This kind of power

force was too overwhelming,

can't be! How is your strength

strength is formidable; it's that yours is too weak," Sebastian

smack echoed as Heather was

will

as

city lord himself is

Knott Estate people exclaimed excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster take action was a

with disdain, ready to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped

he was a grandmaster, Brork was nothing more than an ant

he had come with Sebastian, he knew that once Martin killed Sebastian, he wouldn't be spared

flee, but Knott Estate's guards surrounded him on all

stepped forward, releasing a similarly terrifying aura, one that matched

Mr. Watson

astonished. Divine grandmasters were

of single-handedly opposing

such powerful individuals were

excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin

the Divine

actually broke through to the

did I fully recover from my injuries, but I also broke

"Mr. Watson, even though you've entered the Divine Realm, you've only just broken through. You're

I won't allow anyone

blame me for being ruthless," Martin growled

a punch of

erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and sending them

the same time, Hendrick was forced back a few steps by the powerful energy, while Martin only wavered

the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently broken through. It certainly left

Vol

and pressed his advantage, throwing punch after punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in the chest, sending him flying with a terrifying force.

a mouthful

in shock,

you before that you're no match for me, but you

of his mouth and said coldly, "Even if I'm not your match, if

Watson, sacrificing yourself is pointless. I won't stop you if you leave right now, but

you dared to make

smirked mockingly. "I really don't know where you get your confidence from, brat. You're at death's door, yet

eyes filled with

I will make you wish for death over life! As for your wife and godmother, I'll ensure that they suffer fates worse than

causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a chill

Sebastian

ghost. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of

terrifying. What confused her even more was that she had cast a forbidden technique on Sebastian, which should have killed him,

or I'll ensure you die a brutal death!" Martin shouted, both shocked and furious. He was startled by Sebastian's power, especially his incredible

that he could easily subdue Sebastian. After all, no matter how talented Sebastian was, he

divine grandmaster himself, that was

a cold light as he stared at Heather and said icily, "You have some nerve, Heather,

frightened and enraged, Heather tried to maintain her composure as she said,

ant in my eyes!

arrogant! He actually dared to call Mr. Knott an ant. He has no idea what he's up

beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an

Abigail thought Sebastian was being too arrogant.

but there needed to be a limit; otherwise, it would

just an ant, then let Heather go and face me in a duel. Let's see what you're really

responded. He continued to grab Heather

away. She landed heavily on the ground, coughing

Heather was furious, nearly

struggled to her feet and shouted, "Father, don't just kill him outright! I want to torture him slowly for days. Only then will

heard Heather. I'll first cripple your cultivation, then break your limbs. After

face full of disdain. "You're just an ant, yet you dare to boast in front

this ant!" Martin roared, charging at Sebastian

had struck an indestructible metal, making his fist go numb. He tried to retreat upon realizing

Sebastian. With a deafening sound,

spewed a mouthful of blood mid-air as his eyes

What!

stunned, unable to believe

a divine grandmaster; he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and instead sent Martin

a genius at pill refinement, but I never imagined his combat

eyes sparkled as she

believed to be nearly invincible, would

Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend

no consequence to you. All you need to know is that you are nothing but ants in my eyes, something easily

said this earlier, everyone would have thought he

the divine grandmaster, couldn't even withstand a single move from Sebastian. To the rest of them, they weren't even worthy of being

gaze toward Heather, who instantly paled. Terror was evident

Heather stammered, trying to sound defiant. "I'm warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld Sect. My mentor is Bertha Erikson! If you dare to touch me, she will hunt you down and kill

sneered at her words. With a flick of his wrist, Heather was unable to resist and was

manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further than 10

to pull her toward him effortlessly. This display of power was

by the neck

doing, Sebastian?" Heather asked, both angry

smack, Sebastian slapped her hard across the face and sneered. "What can you do now that I've laid a

"My mentor will never let you get away with this!" she

smile. "I thought you had some brains, but it seems that you're

laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't understand

Even if your mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you because, in my eyes, she's

the Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect! She has unfathomable power andChapter

pleaded for help from her mentor, Bertha, while Sebastian stood

that Fressia hadn't been captured. With her level of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss. So now he had no reason to worry

make this father-daughter duo

Sect is full of experts. They have five divine grandmasters, and Tyler's power

ants,"

underestimate them, Mr. Wilder," Hendrick

wasn't arrogance but confidence, confidence rooted in

pigeons and their giant birds that people could ride, they should

had passed, and still no

seems your mentor won't be coming,"

Heather's eyes. "Sebastian, you can't kill me. I'm the Netherworld Sect's once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice. If you kill me,

wouldn't have let you

fine. But if they do, I'll just wipe

of destroying a powerful sect as casually as if he were talking about

was this? How strong did one

heard him before, they would have dismissed it as bluster, and not even credible

severely injured Martin in a single move-it

do you have any last words before you

so much that her legs gave out. She fell to her knees before Sebastian. "Sebastian, please don't kill me. For the sake of the one night we shared as husband and wife, spare my life. I'm still so young. I don't want

die."

used wicked means to steal my energe essence, and marrow and then tossed me off a cliff ff thadn't been lucky, I wouldn't be

and made a terrible mistake in a moment of weakness. I truly know I was wrong now. Please give me a chance to change. I'll devote myself

gone into acting with those skills. Let's set the

beaten severely, and even tried to humiliate my wife. Such malice-how could I ever

wasn't my doing! It was Sean acting on his

to do with

When it all happened, Heather

it wasn't her, then it must've been you." Sebastian turned his gaze te Martin, his eyes

intent.

belongs to s

fear, Martin quickly denied, "It wasn't me! I had nothing to do with

"Well, it's definitely either one of you. So, you can choose

against each

onlookers silently agreed, thinking that forcing them to

than simply killing

would live with the

one minute to decide. IfChapter

were full of fear

words. He didn't want to die, but he also

we can negotiate. Let us go, and just

a moment and said, "Alright. I'll give you

just rob a bank?" Martin nearly jumped up

gold coins were enough for someone to live comfortably for a lifetime. One million

that's fine. I can just

I'll pay!" Martin gritted his teeth, feeling as if his heart

to the large amount of gold,

Martin handed Sebastian ten notes, each

his word and left

kill Martin and Heather-not because he was merciful, but because he wanted to

followed Hendrick to the Holton Chamber

Watson, I'd like to ask you

there's no need to

Sebastian had grown even deeper. Sebastian not only healed his wounds, which saved his life, but also helped him break through his

that Hendrick considered a second chance at

at least a second grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength

someone." Sebastian requested paper and a pen, then drew

artist,

is the woman in the picture

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

Abigail's eyes. It was hard not

but after seeing

in the

her own beauty.

explained the circumstances and

Mr. Wilder. I'll send people to find her immediately.

the chamber, waiting for

to arrange for some people to

assigned Brork to protect her in

terrifying power first hand, Brork didn't

of refusal. He was completely subdued, with no thoughts of

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

can't swallow this humiliation!" HeatheChapter

and asked, "Are you willing to marry the

replied without hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an outstanding man. Of course I'm

We'll settle this marriage today and then ask the Stonebrook family to deal with that little

then stepped out to greet

in large numbers,

man, Denzel Stonebrook, the head of the Stonebrook

his appearance was average, he had an impressive presence; this was Camden

truly graces our humble Knott Estate,"

Knott, you're too kind. Please forgive

Martin led

to the point, saying, "I've long heard that your daughter is as beautiful as a goddess, and

reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never left her, like they were practically glued to her

quickly reprimanded, "Camden, it's impolite to keep staring at Ms. Knott.

and quickly stood up, saying,

him a bashful smile. She was not angry at all. In fact, she felt quite pleased

families. If Heather could become the young mistress of the Stonebrook family, it would be like a shortcut

family's cultivation resources, her strength would surely advance by leaps and bounds, making it only a matter of time

place among the four

Denzel smiled a

"My

Knott once not long ago,

at first sight for

lost his

his appetite and many.

over her. As his father, I became anxious, soove brought him here

Cóntent

Denzel was done speaking, he clapped his

three boxes were filled with gleaming gold coins. They were followed by a box of jewelry, a box of gemstones, a box of medicinal. herbs, a box of antique paintings, a box of aged wine,

smaller, contained dozens of

880 thousand gold coins, a box of top-grade gemstones, a box of premium medicinal herbs, some

admit, the Stonebrook family had truly gone all out. The gold coins alone amounted to 880 thousand, which was Chapter

was not enough, making them extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and Heather heard about

cleanse the body, improve physical constitution, extend life, and greatly

improved their constitution, accelerated their training

are you

satisfied, actually," Martin

you agree to their

"Of course. Mr. Camden is a remarkable man. For him to be interested in my daughter is an

the future title of daughter-in-law of the Stonebrook family, who would dare disrespect

settled on the wedding date, setting it

provoked someone whose strength is formidable and who is

could cause

"It's a scoundrel named Sebastian Wilder.

commoner.

once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later, when my illness flared up,

At the time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm telling you this not just to reveal how despicable he is, but also

can call off the engagement,

eyes. "I heard about this incident too,

worry, Heather. I don't

you for understanding," Heather forced

of her clever strategy; many people already knew about Sebastian seeing her naked. Given the Stonebrook family's resources, they likely

bringing it up herself, she hoped to

I agreed to marry him. But what I never expected was that the scoundrel was nothing but a beast.

got engaged, he demanded that I sleep with

not that kind of woman and naturally refused him. He then tried to force himself on me, but

furious, smashing the table in front of him. "Heather, don't

strong. Even my

under 30 years old. How could he be stronger than Mr.

added, "As cultivators improve their skills, their lifespans increase. There

in his 20s, but his real age

That brat's cultivation is at least at

real age is

an early-stage

of Heather and Camden's

of the Stonebrook family, one of the four major families of the

Holton's Knott Estate, it

didn't seem that odd. Although Heather's family background wasn't on par with the daughters of the four great

test showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the

with boundless

and talent compensated for her comparatively modest

the news of their engagement, many women felt envious and even jealous of Heather. After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's daughter-in-law was like ascending to the

Heather,

the news, but he paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything

Sebastian invested in a vast amount of herbs

the third stage of the cultivation technique- whether by stealth or force-and then

boost the cultivation of those around him

periodically to rest. One

engaged tomorrow at Knott

invitations? One of them is for me, I

"Yes,

nothing more than an attempt to use the

asked, "Mr. Wilder, are you planning

an invitation, so if I don't go, wouldn't I be letting them

Wilder, I think it's best if you don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely

agreement. "My father is right.

right into

petty clowns. There's nothing to

strong, but the Stonebrook family has many powerful figures. If

Hendrick warned.

to .net

unmoved. "I appreciate your concern, but those people

clowns. They're not worth worrying

fine. If they dare provoke me, I'll destroy

ie

is one of the four major families in the southern

Wilder, please listen to us

be avoided. If they're out for revenge, they'll cook up something else next time even

confront them sooner rather

approached the entrance of Knott Estate, a woman suddenly blocked their

veil partially hiding her

something you need from me?" Sebastian asked. "Are you heading

Sebastian nodded.

the

waiting here just to tell me this?" Sebastian asked with

to run into you and thought I'd give you

so much about me. Could it

scoffed and turned to

so, then

right, Mr. Wilder. There's always hope as long as you're alive. With your talent, you're destined to become a peerless force in the future. Just bide your time," Abigail added,

No more advice, please,"

Sebastian was marching to his doom. All they could probably do now was retrieve his body afterward,

Knott Estate, the atmosphere was festive and filled with

had shown great respect by sending

one of the main figures of the day, Heather was overjoyed. After all, by the end of

a woman both stunning and neredibly talented was

body had already been seen and touched by Sebastian So the only way to remove that thorn was to

Sebastian.

been keeping tabs on Sebastian's

that moment,

once he enters. Make sure

Mr. Camden. Everything is in place. He won't be able to

nodded in satisfaction. "By the way, has my father

today. But with the family's third elder and the

again

Sebastian and his companions entered Knott

Korbin exclaimed in surprise

the Stonebrook family's plan, yet he still showed up. Was he walking into his own

teeth. "Sebastian, you bastard! You actually had the guts to come. I can't decide if I should praise your bravery or call you a

place isn't exactly a dragon's lair. Why wouldn't

Since you've come today, don't

"Brat, today next year

If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out your own eyes, and break your own

invited me to your engagement party. I came here to congratulate you, so I'm your guest. Yet, here

Camden sneered. "I invited you here just

He thinks that just because he came to congratulate the couple, Mr. Camden would let him go. He must

Ms. Knott's reputation. Mr. Camden would never let him live. I can't tell if this guy is naive or

to hurl insults. Among all the people present, aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian had done

your engagement

scoffed. "We cultivators don't care about such things. If you want to live

laughed and his smile was full of

grew furious. "What are you laughing at,

good women out there. Why on earth did you choose someone as

You've got some

This

have had a slim chance to live.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

stood

get angry just yet. Hear me out. I was simply speaking the truth. You

practicing

cultivation technique, one that

male energy to

day, shevited me

lured me into her room,

"Shut up!"

while snapping, "Stop spouting nonsense and tarnishing

Heather on purpose. You

responded, "Of course, I don't believe him. This guy has slandered

you have?" Camden

Heather wanted to absorb male energy through a sinister technique and tried to seduce me, but I wasn't interested in her at all,

Heather quickly turned to Camden and said, "Camden, he's lying! He's just upset that I broke off the engagement with him, so he's trying to slander me.

held her hand and said, "Don't worry. No

didn't expect was that she was using an evil cultivation technique to absorb my essence and even my bone marrow. Afterward, she threw me off a cliff. If I hadn't been

slander my woman right in front of me...

truth. Her first time was with me. If you don't believe me, you can have her checked. If I'm lying, you can do with me as you wish," Sebastian

listen to him! He's making it all up! Even if an examination proves my innocence, it'll still be

has

began to feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept

standing around and cripple him!" Camden ordered coldly. Whether Sebastian was telling the truth or not, he

everything as soon as the engagement banquet

a powerful aura that felt as vast and overwhelming as the sea, making it hard for everyone

of a divine grandmaster? Just the aura alone is enough to make me almost suffocate. This is truly impressive," the onlookers said as

and Hendrick felt apprehensive. While they were also divine grandmasters,

whereas Septimus was a middle-stage divine grandmaster, significantly stronger

however, showed no fear. He smirked mockingly and said, "Camden, I originally thought you had some sense in you, but you're a fool Youre allowing this malicious woman to manipulate you

Camden snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut up, but I'll still keep talking. Heather is nothing more than a worn-out

and by the way, I left a few scratch marks on her chest because I got a bit rough.

covered her chest with her hand. In truth, Sebastian was just bluffing; those marks would have healed by

However, Heather's reaction

leaving everyone stunned. Upon realizing she

Heather

spouting lies! I swear I'll cut out your tongue and feed

he was infuriated by the Chapter

Stonebrook family was one of the four major families of the southern region, with all their

divine grandmaster. His power

move, the pressure from his released aura alone made it hard for

looked on with faces full of concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there was little they could do;

as it seemed he would succeed, Sebastian suddenly countered, reacting faster and landing a punch

a resounding sound,

pained scream and staggered back in

him down and grabbed Septimus by

"What?"

stage

strength was

long ago, Sebastian had participated in the

an ordinary person, perhaps at most a warrior. After all, if he were a grandmaster or

erupted in fury. "I've really underestimated you. If you release Septimus now, I

yelled, "Sebastian, he's from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him, you won't even have

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