The Almighty Dominance

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.

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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

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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?"

Sebastian smirked. "I have never relied on anyone but myself. Brork is merely my slave."Chapter 652

Heather had just joined Netherworld Sect and was still a newcomer. Nevertheless, she often wasn't present at the sect, which somewhat surprised Sebastian.

What he didn't know was that Heather joined the sect mainly to have Bertha help treat her illness. As for cultivation, she didn't really need to rely on the sect because she had a family-legacy technique that was nearly as good as what the Netherworld Sect offered.

Moreover, she had been practicing it since childhood, so switching to a new technique would be more trouble than it was worth.

Heather stormed over, brimming with fury. "Sebastian, you've got some nerve! How dare you trespass into Knott Estate and show disrespect to my father! Today, I'll personally chop your head off!"

When Sebastian saw Heather, his eyes flashed with a hint of anger.

Heather had drugged him. While he was unconscious, she had used evil methods to extract his spiritual energy, blood essence, and even bone marrow, all before throwing him off a cliff.

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

He hadn't immediately sought revenge on Martin and Heather because he was still searching for the third stage of his technique and a way home, so he endured it for the time being.

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

"Heather, it was one thing for you to harm me, but why go after Jenna and my wife? They're just ordinary people," Sebastian demanded sharply.

Heather sneered. "They're just two lowly commoners. I was already merciful enough to not kill them."

At that moment, Martin also walked out. "Heather's right. Sebastian, I'm surprised you're still alive after everything, and you don't even look injured.

"If I were you, I'd have found a place to hide long ago, but here you are, handing yourself over."

Sean and others followed behind Martin. He turned to Heather and said, "Heather, there's no need for you to dirty your hands. Just stand aside and watch-I'll kill him myself."

"Fine, but don't let him die too easily. I won't be satisfied unless he suffers," Heather said coldly.

"Don't worry. I promise he'll enjoy every bit of it!" Sean assured with a cruel grin. He then looked at Sebastian and said, "If you kneel down and beg for mercy now, maybe I'll let you keep your corpse in one piece, you brat."

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Heather scoffed. "You're really delusional. A mere ant like you talking about wiping

out Knott Estate-you don't know your place!"

Martin sneered wickedly. "So, you're here for your wife, huh? Too bad you're too late; we already played her to death."

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But now, it was difficult for him to accept that she was gone.

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Martin smirked triumphantly. "That's right. I have to admit, your wife was really beautiful. She was such a joy to play with. We took turns, dozens of us, one after another, untilshe died from the sheer pleasure of it." s

shea

"You're asking for it!" Sebastian could no longer suppress the fury within him, and

a terrifying killing intent erupted from his body.

In an instant, everyone present felt a chill of fear, and even Martin was taken aback.

At that moment, Sebastian suddenly moved, grabbiChapter 653

Sebastian acted as if he hadn't heard anything and broke Sean's other leg with another kick.

Sean 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 her."

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

Martin quickly added, "I don't know where she is! We never captured her in the first place."

"You're still lying to me!" Sebastian snarled as he crushed Sean's shoulder blade.

Sean almost passed out from the pain. "I'm not lying, I swear! We planned to do something to her, but she suddenly went wild! She broke through the roof, and escaped. We chased her for a long time but couldn't catch her.

"I'm telling the truth, please, spare me."

Sebastian let out a sigh of relief, trusting Sean's words. Fressia's memory loss hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible she escaped through the roof when in danger.

Heather shouted angrily, "Sebastian, I advise you to release my cousin immediately, or I'll have you cut into a thousand pieces, leaving you without a complete corpse!"

Sebastian ignored Heather and looked at Sean. "Even if you didn't hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions toward her. Not to mention, you nearly killed my godmother.

"You deserve to die!"

With that, Sebastian snapped Sean's neck with a loud crack.

"Sean!" Martin rushed forward to check, but Sean was already lifeless.

"He actually killed Mr. Sean! The nerve of him!"

Everyone at Knott Estate was filled with rage, and Heather's murderous aura surged as well. "How dare you kill my cousin? I'll have you torn to shreds!"

Heather immediately advanced toward Sebastian, unleashing a terrifying aura. "She's a pinnacle warrior!"

"Ms. Knott is truly remarkable! As expected of Holton's number one

prodigy. She's reached the pinnacle Warrior level at just

She now has

a real chance of becoming

20

grandmaster before she turns 18." s

"That's right. Her talent is unparalleled, rivaling even that of Ms. Kaitlyn from the Netherworld Sect Her future achievements are limitless!" s

Everyone was full of admiration, their eyes brimming with fervent worship.

"Die!" Heather shouted, clenching her fist as she prepared to strike Sebastian. Just then, a commanding voice rang out from a distance.

"Hold it!"

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The voice wasn't particularly loud, but it carried an undeniable authority that shook everyone to their core. Heather feft a jolt of fear and instinctively halted. fo s

They all turned toward the source of the voice and saw a middle-aged man

striding forward, accompanied by a young girl.

"It's Mr. Watson!" someone exclaimed.

The man was none other than the chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He was accompanied by his daughter, Abigail.

"Mr. Watson, what brings you to Knott Estate?" MartChapter 654

Hendrick knew that Sebastian was 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 relief.

However, he remained ready to intervene at any moment. Sebastian had given him a new lease on life, and he was determined not to let anyone harm him.

Heather stared at Sebastian coldly and said, "I don't know why Mr. Watson is protecting you, but anyone who goes against Knott Estate is as good as dead!"

As she spoke, she unleashed her aura again, making the guards around her feel incredibly oppressed.

Heather smirked smugly. "Do you 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 leaving your corpse intact."

Sebastian responded with a mocking smile, "Even grandmasters are nothing more than ants to me. You don't even qualify as one, yet you dare spout nonsense in front of me? How laughable."

"You're asking for it!" Heather shouted furiously. She raised her hand and struck Sebastian with a powerful blow.

there, not moving an inch,

step in to save him

palm had already connected with Sebastian's chest, but

changed drastically as she was filled with shock

disdainful smile and then extended his hand, pressing it in her direction

down on Heather. She had no strength to resist and collapsed to her knees with a loud thud while her

stunned. Heather was a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting

had forced her to

but the invisible force was too overwhelming, rendering

be! How is your strength so

my strength is formidable; it's that yours is

smack echoed as Heather was sent

you hurt my daughter? I will make sure you die

as

himself

as seeing a divine grandmaster take action was

retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning himself in

was a grandmaster, Brork was nothing more than an ant in the

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

wanted to flee, but Knott Estate's guards surrounded

releasing a similarly terrifying aura, one that matched Martin's

Mr. Watson is

was astonished. Divine grandmasters

world, capable of single-handedly opposing

such powerful individuals were exceedingly

Netherworld Sect,

Divine Realm, it was no wonder everyone

broke through to the Divine Realm!"

did I fully recover from my injuries, but I also broke through the bottleneck and entered the Divine Realm. Do you still think I can't protect Mr.

you've entered the Divine Realm, you've only just broken through. You're no match for me, so

I won't allow anyone to harm Mr.

yourself. Don't blame me for being ruthless," Martin growled before launching a punch

countered with a punch

a terrifying force erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave hit those nearby,

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

outcome was inevitable, given that Martin had entered the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently broken through. It certainly left a

Vol

after punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in the chest, sending him flying

out a mouthful of blood

shock, rushing forward to support

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

mouth and said coldly, "Even if I'm not your match, if you insist

you if you leave right now, but that kid is doomed." Martin

why you dared to make trouble at

get

filled with

I will make you wish for death over life! As for your wife and godmother, I'll

speaking, a terrifying killing intent erupted from Sebastian, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a chill of fear run down

instantly, Sebastian

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

fright; she never expected Sebastian's strength to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was that she had cast a forbidden technique on

brutal death!" Martin shouted,

all, no matter how talented Sebastian was, he was still young-his strength couldn't possibly be that

a grandmaster at most. As a divine grandmaster himself, that

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

and enraged, Heather tried to maintain her composure as she said, "Let me go

in my eyes! He's not even worth fearing!"

actually dared to call Mr. Knott an ant. He has

grandmaster is one of the most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What a joke! Knott Estate's

Hendrick and Abigail thought Sebastian was being

limit; otherwise, it

just an ant, then let Heather go and face me

continued to grab

away. She landed heavily on the ground, coughing up a

Heather was furious, nearly

her feet and shouted, "Father, don't just kill him outright! I want to

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

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

the strength of this ant!" Martin roared, charging at Sebastian with incredible speed.Chapter

was shocked and horrified. It felt as though his punch had struck an indestructible metal, making his fist go numb.

from Sebastian. With a deafening sound, the energy

immediately spewed a mouthful of blood mid-air as his eyes filled

What!

unable to believe what they were

grandmaster; he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and

refinement, but I never imagined his combat prowess would be so profound!" Hendrick

awe, and her eyes sparkled as

she had believed to be nearly invincible, would

can your strength be this overwhelming?" Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend the situation. His eyes were filled with terror

you. All you need to know is that you are nothing but ants in

would have thought he was boasting. But now,

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

his gaze toward Heather, who instantly paled. Terror

to sound defiant. "I'm warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld

wrist, Heather was unable to resist and

grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance,

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

by the neck once

you doing, Sebastian?" Heather asked, both angry and

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

furious and panicked. "My mentor will never let you get away with

had

do you mean by that?" Heather asked while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't

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

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

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

captured. With her level of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss.

make this father-daughter duo taste despair, bit by

Sebastian and whispered, "Mr. Wilder, the Netherworld Sect is full of experts. They have five divine grandmasters, and Tyler's power

just ants," Sebastian

don't underestimate them, Mr.

arrogance but confidence, confidence rooted in

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

passed, and still no

seems your mentor won't

I'm the Netherworld Sect's once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice.

calmly, "If I were afraid, I wouldn't have let you call for help, nor would I be

after me, fine. But if

powerful sect as casually as if he were

was stunned-what kind of confidence was this? How strong did one have to

had heard him before, they would have dismissed

severely injured Martin in

have any last

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,

die."

a cold chuckle. "You still dare to mention our one night together? You drugged me, used wicked means to steal my energe essence, and marrow and then tossed me off a cliff ff thadn't

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

sneered. "You should've gone into acting with those skills. Let's set the

after my godmother, had her beaten severely, and even tried to humiliate my wife.

my doing! It was Sean acting on

had nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried

all happened, Heather was at the Netherworld Sect.

If it wasn't her, then it

intent.

belongs to s

a wave of fear, Martin quickly denied, "It wasn't me! I had

definitely either one of

you trying to turn us against each other? How vicious!" Martin shouted

onlookers silently agreed, thinking that forcing them to choose

simply

the survivor would

one minute to

were full of fear and

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

we can negotiate. Let us go, and just name your price- anything you

for a moment and said, "Alright. I'll give you a chance. I want one million gold

gold coins? Why don't you just rob a bank?" Martin

live comfortably for a lifetime. One million gold

can just

pay!" Martin gritted his teeth, feeling

gold, Sebastian only

ten notes, each

kept his word and left after

Martin and Heather-not because he was merciful, but because he wanted to take his time to

Estate, Sebastian followed Hendrick

I'd like to ask you for a

Wilder, there's no need to be

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

debt that Hendrick considered a second chance at

second grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength

find someone." Sebastian requested paper and

artist, his drawing was remarkably

woman in the

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

flashed in Abigail's eyes. It was hard not

confident in herself, but after seeing the

the

matching her own beauty.

the circumstances and timing of Fressia's

worry, Mr. Wilder. I'll send people to find her immediately. I'm sure we'll have news soon," Hendrick assured

chamber,

people to take

assigned Brork to protect her in

power first

word of refusal. He was completely

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

swallow

and asked, "Are you willing to marry

"Mr. Camden is an outstanding man. Of course

settle this marriage today and then ask the

then stepped out to greet their

the Stonebrook family had arrived in large

of the Stonebrook family and

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

our humble Knott Estate," Martin

"Mr. Knott, you're too kind.

our honor. Please, come in." Martin led the father and son into the sitting room and had them

is as beautiful as a goddess, and today I

compliment, Mr. Stonebrook." Heather appeared slightly shy. But the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never left her, like they were practically glued

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

quickly stood up, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms. Knott,

She was not angry

become the young mistress of the Stonebrook family, it would be like a

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

a place among the four great ladies

Denzel smiled a

"My

Knott once not long ago, and

at first sight for

lost his

his appetite and many.

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

Cóntent

speaking, he clapped his hands,

a box of jewelry, a box of gemstones, a box of medicinal. herbs,

though smaller,

family's betrothal gifts include 880 thousand gold coins, a box

gone all out. The gold coins alone

their rarity, even internal consumption was not enough, making them extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and Heather heard about the Purification Pills, their eyes lit up with

improve physical constitution, extend life, and greatly

by warriors, these pills significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their training speed, and even helped them break through

proudly, "Mr. Knott, are you satisfied

satisfied, actually," Martin

agree to

For him to be interested in

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

parties quickly settled on the wedding date, setting it for a year later. Martin then mentioned Sebastian to

strength is formidable and who is extremely arrogant. It's

people who could cause trouble for you. Who

interjected, "It's a scoundrel named Sebastian

commoner.

fell ill with a strange disease once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later, when my

was powerless

you mind, we can call off

flash of cold light crossed Camden's eyes. "I heard about this incident too, but I didn't

I don't

Camden, thank you for understanding," Heather forced

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

herself, she hoped to handle

agreed to marry him. But what I never expected was that the

got engaged, he

kind of woman and naturally refused him. He then tried to force himself on me, but luckily, I managed

Camden was furious, smashing the table in front of him. "Heather, don't worry. Anyone who dares to bully my woman will die by

Even my father couldn't defeat

"I heard he should be under 30 years old. How could he be stronger than Mr.

There are also herbs and

he's in his 20s, but his real age could

brat's cultivation is at least at the early pinnacle stage of diving

real age is definitely well

an early-stage divine grandmaster? That's

and Camden's engagement spread quickly,

families of the southern region, Camden would

of Holton's Knott Estate, it was still far from matching the prestige of

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

five rings, placing her on

boundless potential and unimaginable

talent compensated

their engagement, many women felt envious and even jealous of Heather. After

who secretly admired Heather, were equally disheartened, with

her cruelty

Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast amount of herbs for

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

boost the cultivation

refinement was an exhausting process, so Sebastian took breaks periodically to rest. One

at Knott Estate.

is for me, I assume?"

nodded. "Yes, you're

through Martin's intentions-it was nothing more than an attempt to use the Stonebrook

are you planning

don't go, wouldn't I be letting them down?" Sebastian replied with

hate you to the core and their invitation is

is right. You mustn't go. Otherwise,

walking right into their

just a bunch of petty clowns. There's nothing to fear," Sebastian

family has many powerful figures. If you go

Hendrick warned.

to .net

unmoved. "I appreciate your

clowns. They're not worth worrying

fine. If they

ie

the four major families in the southern region, even stronger than

please listen to

can't be avoided. If they're out for revenge, they'll cook up something else

better to confront them sooner rather

group approached the entrance of Knott Estate, a

veil partially hiding her stunning beauty-it was Kaitlyn, the distinguished

there something you need from me?" Sebastian

Sebastian nodded.

family plans to kill you at the banquet. Going there now is

waiting here just to tell me

to run into you and thought I'd give you a

you to care so much about me. Could it

dreaming." Kaitlyn scoffed

Gardner says so, then it's surely true. Why don't we turn

With your talent, you're destined to become a peerless force in the future. Just bide your time,"

is made up. No more

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

Estate, the atmosphere was festive and

great respect by sending Korbin and his daughter to personally

one of the main figures of the day, Heather was overjoyed. After all, by the end of today, she would be the future daughter-in-law of the Stonebrook family-who would

face was beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly talented was

in his side-Heather's body had already been seen and touched by Sebastian So the only way to remove that

Sebastian.

had been keeping tabs on

report just at that moment, "Mr. Camden, Sebastian has

enters. Make sure he doesn't escape," Camden

won't be able

in satisfaction. "By the way, has my father

make it today. But with the family's third elder and the seventh elder here, dealing with that brat will be more than

again in

that moment, Sebastian and his

exclaimed in

about the Stonebrook family's plan, yet he

glared at Sebastian while gritting her teeth. "Sebastian, you bastard! You actually had the guts to come. I can't decide if I should praise

lightly and said, "This place isn't exactly a dragon's lair. Why wouldn't I

coldly. "Stop playing dumb. Since you've come today, don't expect to leave here

mocking smile. "Brat, today

down, admit

to congratulate you, so I'm your guest. Yet, here

of your mind?" Camden sneered. "I invited you here just to kill you. You're no

such an idiot. He thinks that just because he came to congratulate the couple, Mr.

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

all the people present, aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite

is your engagement party.

want to live today, the only way is to do as

this, Sebastian laughed and his smile

grew furious. "What are you laughing at, you

and said, "Mr. Camden, I really don't get it. There are so many good women out there. Why on earth did you choose someone as despicable as Heather

woman? You've got some nerve!" Camden

it. This guy

slim chance to live. But insulting Ms. Knott?

Everyone nodded in agreement.

third elder, Trey Stonebrrok, and seventh elder, Septimus Stonebrook stood up. They were looking ready to strike Sebastian down

calm and unbothered. "Mr. Camden, don't get angry just yet. Hear me out. I was simply speaking the truth.

been practicing

cultivation technique, one that

energy

One day, shevited me

into her room, and tried to

"Shut up!"

quickly interrupted Sebastian while snapping, "Stop spouting

added, "Mr. Camden, he's just slandering Heather on purpose.

course, I don't believe him. This

evidence do you have?"

through a sinister technique and tried to

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

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

that day, I couldn't resist and ended up sleeping with her. But what I didn't expect was that she was using an evil cultivation technique to absorb my essence and even

woman right in front of me... you've got

was with me. If you don't believe me, you can have her checked. If I'm lying, you can do

if an examination proves my innocence, it'll still be

guy has ulterior motives. Don't

to feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into his

standing around and cripple him!" Camden ordered coldly. Whether Sebastian was

verify everything

as vast and overwhelming as the sea, making it

is enough to make me almost suffocate. This is truly impressive,"

experts like Korbin and Hendrick felt apprehensive. While they were also divine

early stage, whereas Septimus was

no fear. He smirked mockingly and said, "Camden, I originally thought you had some sense in you, but you're a

snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut up, but I'll still

way, I left a few scratch marks on her chest because

instinctively covered her chest with her hand. In truth, Sebastian was just bluffing; those marks would have healed by now, given a warrior's

However, Heather's reaction

everyone stunned.

Heather was

you're spouting lies! I swear I'll cut out your tongue and feed it to

and he was

of the four major families of the southern region, with all their elders

in particular, was a middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was truly

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

concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there was little they could do; they were powerless to stop the

to grasp Sebastian's neck. Just as it seemed he would

resounding sound,

pained

chased him down and grabbed Septimus by

"What?"

into chaos. Everyone was utterly stunned. A powerful middle- stage divine grandmaster like Septimus had been defeated

was

Kaitlyn were the most shocked. Not long ago, Sebastian had participated

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

in fury. "I've really underestimated you. If you release Septimus now, I might leave your corpse

the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him, you won't even have a grave

also approached Sebastian, his

Camden, can you do me a favor? I'll have him release Septimus, and in return,

already noticed Kaitlyn from the start. Although her face was

than he had

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

own eyes, and breaks both his

isn't gouging out his eyes and breaking

rather kind for offering this. This is my bottom line!" Camden declared in

to Sebastian and whispered, "Didn't I warn you?

trap.

strength was so formidable, but you still

Stonebrook

your imagination. Gouging out your eyes and breaking your hands is the best outcome I could

and replied, "Ms.

the habit

it's hard to

five miserably than to die. IfChapter

my..." Kaitlyn wanted to say something, but in the

for a strong person, losing both eyes and hands was a fate worse than death. Rather than

chances were slim, at least Sebastian could die fighting

"Septimus!"

the Stonebrook family erupted

he shouted, "Sebastian

satisfied until I torture you for

his cultivation for

need Camden's order. He was already walking

intensified. Every footfall left a deep imprint on the hard

aura. Trey's cultivation must be truly unfathomable. He's probably at the late-stage

divine grandmaster, but it's said that Trey has

struck so quickly before; this

Everyone nodded in agreement.

shouted, tossing a long

it from its sheath. A sharp, clear

air, unleashing a wave

instant, the surrounding temperature seemed to plummet, leaving everyone feeling as though they had fallen into an icy abyss.

Godslayer Blade of the

world with this sword, and with it, they rarely met

hadn't expected Camden to

the added power of the Godslayer Blade, not even late-stage

to be a top-tier weapon that

Sebastian,

unable

taken her virginity, but after calming down and reflecting, her hatred

weren't for Sebastian, she would have been defiled by that old scoundrel instead, so she found herself preferring it to be Sebastian. At least Sebastian

more, she even started to develop some feelings for him. This was

strength far surpassed

she felt completely powerless. The ones trying to kill Sebastian were the Stonebrook family. Not even her entire Netherworld Sect would dare

pinnacle stage of divine grandmaster Trey wielded the Godslayer Blade. As he swung his sword, a blinding white blade aura was charged with thunderous power. It seemed as though it would split

a few miles surged violently, creating an oppressive atmosphere that weighed down on

weaker cultivation slumped

capture Sebastian alive, so his

Sebastian suddenly moved, reaching out to grab the Godslayer

and stop the Godslayer Blade technique with one's

as the blade made contact with Sebastian's palm. However, instead of the expected sight of blood

"How is this possible?"

widened, filled with shock and disbelief. Everyone present was equally stunned as they were unable to believe what they were

bare hand! This is

pull the Godslayer Blade out of Sebastian's grip.

said calmly. With a slight exertion of his spiritual energy, Trey instantly let go of

he was

"This sword is

of anger and panic, clenching his fists and

finger trembled as he pointed at Sebastian. "You actually dared to kill two of

or be killed. If you think you can kill me, I can also

angry. "Sebastian, I'm warning you. I'm the heir to the Stonebrook family. Do

get too cocky! The Stonebrook family's power is beyond anything you can imagine. They are filled with masters of unparalleled skill. My future father-in-law is one of the top experts in the Southern Regions, so killing you

a pair of idiots. You two really are made for

calling idiots? You're the idiot! Your whole

dare to shout at me. If that's not foolishness,

plan to kill us?"

angry and afraid as he said, "Sebastian, if you dare to kill me, our family will never let you go. Not just

more than clowns. If you send one person to me, I'll kill that person. If you send two, I'll kill both of them. If you send a whole army, I'll wipe them out. If your entire family

the end, his voice was thunderous, sending shivers down everyone's

silence. No one could believe how brazen Sebastian was, declaring his

him and thought that he was lying. However, after witnessing Sebastian's terrifying strength, everyone was very

full of yourself! Our family has stood strong for over a thousand years, with countless divine grandmasters

really think you can fight us alone? Hand over the Godslayer Blade technique and come to my house to admit your wrongs. Perhaps then, we might let

I end up in a grave, you won't be

dare!"

he was already afraid of him. He gathered all the experts from the

with disdain. He took

present. Those below grandmaster level

grandmasters struggled to remain standing, their

Kill him!"

with terror, they had no choice but to obey

didn't join the fray. Instead, he used

disdainful expression. With a wave of his hand, a tremendous energy burst forth. There was a deafening boom, and the grandmasters coughed out blood as they

Stonebrook family had been

of cake. The sheer

was terrifying.

to the ground, and her face became pale with

that moment, Martin rushed toward Heather. He grabbed her by the

air, attempting to

Jonathan stepped forward to shield the nervous clerk

said, his voice quiet yet carrying the weight of judgment through

Elodie blurted, nodding so hard the tight bun at the

turned away did Elodie finally breathe. Relief spread through her limbs like warm water, leaving

had dangled on someone else's whim. Grateful, she offered a quick, thankful glance first to Jonathan and then

Ivy hadn't stepped between danger and the child, the day would have ended in chaos

posture unexpectedly shy. "Thank you," she murmured, sincerity softening every line

smile-courteous, almost grown-up, impossibly composed

should be the one thanking you,"

of his blazer and drew out a sleek matte card. Holding it up, he added, "Every outfit you brought me earlier, I'll take

hit the staff like a clap of thunder. Jaws dropped,

well over ten thousand, yet this

uncertainty flickering across her eyes as she sought Nathaniel's

A purchase of this scale required his guardian's word. Nathaniel gave a single, calm

still did not understand why Jonathan wanted an entire rack of adult clothing, yet he

flared in Ivy's expression. "Of course," she

off, sweeping the garments from velvet hangers into

other employees watched, envy

this large could cover the down payment on a new

more.

why Jonathan was buying, no

Ivy guided Nathaniel

really is

over eight million." s

her, Ivy would never have

necessary," Jonathan said, firm as

no objection, she finally swiped Jonathan's card through the

chimed, she stared at the numbers in disbelief. The wealthy, it

the card with both hands, as though returning

accepted it with matching courtesy. "Ms. Ivy, I truly

finally set the receipt

a stage magician, he indicated a slate-gray wool blazer on the mannequin. "Consider this my gift, he said, oice smooth

marble. "Pass it on to whatever gentleman keeps you company."

across her shoulders. "Oh, no,

apairof

“You protected Jon today. Compared with that, a jacket is nothing.

had delivered

bodyguards trailed them like silent shadows, arms loaded with crisp shirts, tailored

cast a downward glance at Jonathan, who still wasn't tall enough to reach his thigh, and asked,

me to pop in and pick out a few outfits for

Kennedy, and Mom's best friend would never check up on this,

once, expression unreadable. "Your Ms. Kennedy

inside his chest. Vivian remembers to buy clothes for Zachary, but Ceci never thinks

mood darkened like a sky

sensed the cloud. He reached out, hooked his tiny pinkie around Nathaniel's larger finger, and gave a reassuring tug. "Dad, Mom actually asked me to purchase a suit a while back. I'm pretty sure

first fib, it

like

She would never delegate adult shopping to

"You've figured something out,

blinked, performing innocent

quiet breath. “When it comes to social-grade lying, you're still

exposed so fast, and the realization sent a tremor of startled admiration

lashes lifting so

smile. "Why would I

for you. She skipped you completely. That proves

then snapped shut.Am I showing

his throat. “And exactly where did

Jon shrugged as

expression tightened. The comment landed like a weight on his chest. If even a child could read him, how had Cecilia never noticed?

door stayed shut far

hard, she went searching

belongs to s

almost collided

trailing behind them, arms loaded with shopping bags bulging with new

And what

intent on inspecting the loot, but Nathaniel

smoothly. "Holiday tokens,

Nathaniel was patching the hole as fast

have been nice. I was starting

When have I ever

Jonathan a pointed look. Understanding flashed

resigned himself to carrying the constipation story on

I guess I've been skimping

She slipped an arm around Jonathan's small shoulders and drew him into a full- bodied embrace that smelled of

doctor, all right? You're

colic and fevers, knows how a single twitch of discomfort in that tiny body can split a mother's heart

heat rush to his cheeks

imagining the confession would buy him this

since Cecilia had hugged

fine if I drink more water. It isn't that bad, please don't

always been the model child, obedient, courteous, eager to

Maybe we should buy medicine.

it with earnest gravity, the way surgeons announce

into silent misery. Great, sc*mbag daddy. Of all lies you could invent, you picked constipation. Now

Mommy, I don't need them,” he whispered, the words nearly swallowed by the flush

watched, eyes soft with pity for the boy and a glimmer

speed, and ordered suppositories plus half a pharmacy's worth of

the gate like a summoned genie, parcel in hand. Cecilia placed the small box into Jonathan's

sure how

Jonathan stared at the plastic-wrapped suppositories, despair dropping

this particular battlefield. He

can manage on my

can handle anything." She ruffled his hair, every gesture brimming with

So young, already forced to endure the stubborn ache of constipation.

you," she said, voice low and gentle, as

"Okay."

clutched the box like contraband and bolted

fruit. He watched his brother's retreating

He sure doesn't look it," Elliot

him with a mild but warning stare. "Don't

calm the little jolt of surprise inside. "Jon is really

an exaggerated burst of cheer, Cecilia clapped her hands. “Come on," she said, "let's try the outfits we just

you have to take tons of

in bright cascading layers. One by one, she handed them to

the little photoshoot ended, she pinged the piChapter

polite smiles fixed in

she sent them daily snippets of her life, including short clips of the boys chasing sunlight across the rug,

elderly couple, in return, video-called often to check on the children

by little, life seemed to

and the children be able to come back for a visit?" Bethany asked,

the Rainsworths, so her priorities

the keyboard. "Nathaniel and I have decided. We'll

will prepare every one of your favorite dishes," Bethany replied, her delight

laughed aloud, chatted with Bethany for a good while longer, then finally ended the call with a

Elliot collapsed onto their beds, fast asleep within

hush, holding only Cecilia and Nathaniel amid scattered shopping bags and the distant tick of a wall

couch, eyelids drooping, intent on stealing

"Ceci."

in surprise. "What is

all we're doing today?" His question hovered,

follow. What do you mean?" Confusion

Nathaniel's eyes. "Nothing,"

his displeasure sit plainly on his face. Cecilia finally read the room. Something inside Nathaniel was storming, evident from the faint tension at his jaw and the way his gaze refused

her earlier cheer. "What's the matter?