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.

Sebastian merely stood there, not moving an inch, appearing as though he was paralyzed with fear.

Hendrick was startled by this and was about to step in to save him when he noticed something strange.

Heather's palm had already connected with Sebastian's chest, but he remained completely unaffected, as if nothing had happened.

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

Sebastian showed her a disdainful smile and then extended his hand, pressing it in her direction from a distance.

An invisible force immediately bore down on Heather. She had no strength to resist and collapsed to her knees with a loud thud while her eyes filled with terror. "What?"

Everyone present was stunned. Heather was a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting Sebastian with a palm strike, he remained completely unharmed.

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

Heather struggled to stand, but the invisible force was too overwhelming, rendering her unable to move.

"This can't be! How is your strength so formidable?"

"It's not that my strength is formidable; it's that yours is too weak," Sebastian replied, delivering a slap to Heather's face.

A loud smack echoed as Heather was sent flying nearly 20 feet away.

"How dare you hurt my daughter? I will make sure you die without a burial!" Martin

roared in fury as he charged toward Sebastian.

"The city lord himself is stepping in!

This kid is done for," the Knott Estate people exclaimed excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster take action was a rare sight. s

Sebastian smirked with disdain, ready to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning himself in front of Sebastian.Chapter 655

Although he was a grandmaster, Brork was nothing more than an ant in the face of a divine grandmaster like Martin.

he knew that once Martin killed Sebastian,

Knott Estate's guards surrounded him on

ahead and try!" Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a

grandmaster! Mr. Watson is also

was astonished. Divine grandmasters were the

world, capable of single-handedly opposing entire

such powerful individuals

all of Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin had been

ascended to the Divine Realm, it was no wonder

to the Divine Realm!"

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

Divine Realm, you've only just broken through. You're no

to consider. I won't allow anyone to harm Mr.

yourself. Don't blame me for being ruthless," Martin

quickly countered with a punch of

echoed as a terrifying force erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and sending them scrambling back in fear and astonishment.

same time, Hendrick was forced back a few steps by the

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

Vol

with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in the

spat out a mouthful

shock, rushing forward to

with satisfaction. "I told you before that

wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said coldly, "Even if I'm not your match, if you insist on killing Mr. Wilder, I will fight to the

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

now I see why you dared to make trouble at

really don't know where you get your

filled with fury as

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

the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a chill of fear run down

Sebastian

of an eye, he was in front of Heather,

never expected Sebastian's strength to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was

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

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

divine grandmaster himself, that was merely a

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

tried to maintain her composure as she said, "Let me go now, or my father will tear you to

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

to call Mr. Knott an ant. He has no

dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What a

and Abigail thought Sebastian was

a limit; otherwise, it would just make him

"You brat, if you think I'm just an ant, then let Heather go and face me in a duel. Let's see what you're really made

continued to grab

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

Heather was furious, nearly

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

then break your limbs. After that, Heather can take her time tormenting you

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

ant!"

as though his punch had struck an indestructible metal, making his fist go numb.

Sebastian. With a

blood mid-air as his eyes filled with disbelief and

What!

unable to believe what

Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and

incredible power! I knew Mr. Wilder was a genius at pill refinement, but I never imagined his combat prowess would be so profound!" Hendrick exclaimed in

and her eyes sparkled as

father, whom she had believed to be nearly invincible, would be so easily overpowered by

this overwhelming?" Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend the situation. His eyes

no consequence to you. All you need to know is that you

he had said this earlier, everyone would have thought he was boasting. But now,

To the rest of them, they weren't

then turned his gaze toward Heather, who instantly paled.

what are you planning to do?" Heather stammered, trying to sound defiant. "I'm warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld Sect. My mentor is Bertha

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

They knew that a divine grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further than 10 feet and not with heavy objects.

away, and Sebastian still managed to pull her toward him effortlessly. This

by the neck

both

the face and sneered. "What

furious and panicked. "My mentor will never

gave a mocking smile. "I thought you had some brains, but it seems that

that?" Heather asked while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't understand what kind of being you've provoked.

mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you

one of the Grand Elders of

help from her mentor, Bertha, while Sebastian stood there

skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her

he was determined to make this father-daughter duo

Wilder, the Netherworld Sect is full of experts. They have five divine grandmasters, and

just ants,"

underestimate them, Mr. Wilder,"

wasn't arrogance but confidence, confidence rooted

and their giant birds that people could ride,

and still

mentor won't be coming,"

once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice.

I wouldn't have let you call for help, nor would

after me, fine. But if they do, I'll

a powerful sect as casually as if

kind of confidence was this? How strong

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

him severely injured

you have any last words

her legs gave out. She fell to her knees before Sebastian. "Sebastian, please don't kill me. For the

die."

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 been lucky, I wouldn't be

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 to you

should've gone into acting with those skills. Let's set the fact that you harmed me

sent people after my godmother, had her beaten severely, and even tried

It was Sean acting on

It had nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried to distance

all happened, Heather was at the Netherworld Sect. She

deserved to die, but I don't believe he acted alone. If it wasn't her, then it must've been

intent.

belongs to s

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

"Well, it's definitely either one of

against each other? How vicious!" Martin shouted

silently agreed, thinking that forcing them to choose would be

than simply killing

would live with the guilt

you one minute to decide.

were full of fear and

for words. He didn't want to die, but

maybe we can negotiate. Let us go, and just

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

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

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

million, that's fine. I can just kill your daughter, and you won't have to pay

Martin gritted his teeth, feeling as

amount of gold, Sebastian

ten notes, each worth 100 thousand

word and left after receiving

because he was merciful, but because he wanted to take

Hendrick to the

Watson, I'd like to ask you

to be so formal.

Sebastian not only healed his wounds, which

was a debt that Hendrick

at least a second grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength

to find someone." Sebastian requested paper and a pen, then drew an image of

Sebastian wasn't a professional artist, his drawing was

is the woman in the picture your

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

was hard

been confident in herself, but after seeing

the drawing

matching her own

circumstances and

immediately. I'm sure we'll have news soon,"

chamber, waiting for updates.

arrange for some people to take

to protect her

terrifying power first hand,

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

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

swallow this humiliation!" HeatheChapter

looked at Heather and asked, "Are you

without hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an outstanding man. Of

ask the Stonebrook family to deal with that little bastard!" Martin said

daughter then stepped out to greet

the Stonebrook family had arrived in large numbers, bringing an abundance of betrothal

dignified middle-aged man, Denzel Stonebrook, the head of the Stonebrook family and one of the top

him was a young man of about 26 years old. Though his appearance was average, he had an impressive presence; this was Camden Stonebrook, the heir to the

our humble Knott Estate," Martin

and said, "Mr. Knott, you're too kind. Please forgive

that; it's our honor. Please, come in." Martin led the father and

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

But the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never

quickly reprimanded, "Camden, it's impolite to keep staring

out of his daze and quickly stood up, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms. Knott,

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

Stonebrook family was one of the southern region's four major families. If Heather could become the young mistress of the Stonebrook family,

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

secure a place among the four great

Denzel smiled a

said, "My

once not long ago,

at first sight for him.

he lost

his appetite and many.

As his father, I became anxious, soove brought him here to

Cóntent

he clapped his hands, and the

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

smaller, contained dozens of

gifts include 880 thousand gold coins, a box of

truly gone all out. The gold coins alone amounted to 880 thousand, which was

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

improve physical constitution, extend

these pills significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their training speed, and even helped

proudly, "Mr. Knott, are you satisfied with the

very satisfied. Extremely satisfied, actually,"

you agree to their marriage?" Denzel

responded, "Of course. Mr. Camden is a remarkable man. For him to be interested in my daughter is an honor for us. How

overjoyed inside. With the future title

it for a year later. Martin then

whose strength is formidable

cause

"It's a scoundrel named Sebastian Wilder. He's just a

commoner.

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

the time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse.

you mind, we can call

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

I don't mind. It

Camden, thank you for understanding," Heather

already knew about Sebastian seeing her

up herself, she

marry him. But what I never expected was that

engaged, he demanded

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

front of him. "Heather, don't worry. Anyone who dares

strong. Even my

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

lifespans increase. There are also herbs and pills that extend

look like he's in his 20s, but

at the early pinnacle stage of diving grandmaster, strongerthan the eight

real age is

scoffed. "Isn't he just an early-stage divine grandmaster?

of Heather and Camden's engagement

the heir of the Stonebrook family, one of the four major families of the southern region, Camden would typically only marry into one

Heather had a decent status as the daughter of Holton's Knott Estate, it was still far

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

at five rings,

a genius with boundless potential and unimaginable

and talent compensated for her comparatively modest

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 heavens in a single

secretly admired Heather, were

paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want her even if she was offered without a

gold coins from Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast amount of herbs

Fressia, secure the third stage of the cultivation technique- whether by stealth or

stockpile pills now to boost the cultivation of those

was an exhausting process, so Sebastian took breaks periodically to rest. One day, after finishing

Heather and Camden are getting engaged tomorrow at Knott Estate.

One of them is for me, I assume?" Sebastian

nodded. "Yes, you're

was nothing more than an attempt to use the Stonebrook family's influence to

"Mr. Wilder, are you planning to

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

hate you to the core and their

is right. You mustn't

walking right into

clowns. There's nothing to fear,"

family has many powerful figures. If you go you're bound to be at a

Hendrick warned.

to .net

appreciate your concern, but

just clowns. They're not worth

fine. If they dare provoke

ie

the southern region, even stronger than the

"Mr. Wilder, please listen to us and don't

they're out for revenge, they'll cook up something else next time

to confront them sooner

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

a veil partially hiding her stunning beauty-it was Kaitlyn, the distinguished lady of the Netherworld

Gardner, is there something you need from me?" Sebastian asked. "Are you heading to the

Sebastian nodded.

Stonebrook family plans to kill you at the banquet. Going there now is like walking into a

here just to tell me

you

care so much about me.

scoffed

said, "Mr. Wilder, if Ms. Gardner says so, then it's surely true. Why don't we turn

to become a peerless force in the

up. No more advice, please," Sebastian said

both sighed and shook their heads, thinking Sebastian was marching to his doom. All they could probably do now was retrieve

Knott Estate, the atmosphere was

had shown great respect by

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

beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly talented was something that would inspire envy in

had already been seen and touched by Sebastian So the only way

Sebastian.

tabs on Sebastian's movements, and

that moment, "Mr.

Lock down all the exits once he enters. Make sure

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

satisfaction. "By the way, has my father

make it today. But with the family's third

nodded again in

Sebastian and his

he doing here?" Korbin exclaimed in surprise when he

was also taken aback. She had already warned Sebastian about the Stonebrook family's plan, yet

her teeth. "Sebastian, you bastard! You actually had the guts to come. I can't

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

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

wore a mocking smile. "Brat, today

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

your engagement party. I came here to congratulate you, so

mind?" Camden sneered. "I invited you here just

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

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

from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian had done to her, seeing him in danger

your engagement party. Killing someone might bring bad luck, don't

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

and his

furious. "What are you laughing

get it. There are so many good women out there. Why on earth did

my woman? You've got some nerve!"

it. This

had a slim chance to live. But insulting Ms. Knott? Now he's probably wishing

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Stonebrrok, and seventh elder, Septimus Stonebrook stood up. They were looking ready

and unbothered. "Mr. Camden, don't get angry just yet. Hear me out. I was

practicing

cultivation technique, one that

energy to enhance

day,

her room, and tried to seduce

"Shut up!"

interrupted Sebastian while

slandering Heather on purpose. You can't

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

do you have?"

was saying earlier? Heather wanted to absorb male energy through a sinister technique and tried to seduce me, but I wasn't interested in

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. You

"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 my bone marrow. Afterward, she threw me off a cliff. If I hadn't been lucky, I wouldn't be standing

laughed angrily. "To slander my woman right in

only telling the truth. Her first time was with me. If you don't believe me, you can have her checked. If I'm lying, you can

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

"Camden, this guy has

uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into his mind as he wondered, "Could this guy be

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

for Heather, Camden planned to verify everything as

releasing a powerful aura that felt as vast and

make me almost suffocate. This is truly

Hendrick felt apprehensive. While they were

was a middle-stage divine grandmaster, significantly stronger than

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

Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut

way, I left a few scratch marks on her chest because I got a bit rough. They're probably still

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

However, Heather's reaction

her, leaving everyone stunned. Upon

tricked, Heather was

I swear I'll cut out your

and he was infuriated by

families of the southern

middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was truly

from his released aura alone made it hard for anyone

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

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

resounding sound, Septimus' arm shattered

Septimus let out a pained

with a swift movement, Sebastian chased him

"What?"

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

strength was beyond

the most shocked. Not long ago, Sebastian had participated in the Netherworld

was just an ordinary person, perhaps at most a warrior. After all, if he were a

underestimated you. If you release Septimus now, I might leave

the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him,

his eyes filled with murderous

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

had already noticed Kaitlyn from the start. Although her face was hidden, she had an

more enticing than he had imagined. He nodded and

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

eyes, and breaks

his eyes and breaking his hands a bit too

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

to Sebastian and whispered, "Didn't I

death trap. Why shouldn't I

strength was so formidable, but you

The Stonebrook

breaking your hands is the

and replied, "Ms. Gardner,

the

know it's hard to

than

oh my..." Kaitlyn wanted to say something, but in the end, she only gave a

losing both eyes and hands was a fate worse than death. Rather than living worse than a dog, it was better to fight to the

at least Sebastian could

"Septimus!"

the Stonebrook family erupted in

was seething with rage as he

be satisfied until I torture you

his cultivation for

Trey didn't need Camden's order. He was already walking toward Sebastian,

footfall left a deep imprint

be truly unfathomable. He's probably

at the middle pinnacle stage of divine grandmaster, but it's said that Trey has the ability to

what level Sebastian's cultivation is? He struck so quickly

Everyone nodded in agreement.

sword!" Camden shouted, tossing a long sword to

drew it from its sheath. A

the air, unleashing a wave of terrifying killing

temperature seemed to plummet, leaving everyone feeling as though

Godslayer Blade of the Stonebrook

our Stonebrook family's Godslayer Blade. Our ancestors once roamed the world with this sword, and with it, they rarely

stunned. They hadn't expected Camden to carry

With the added power of the Godslayer Blade, not even late-stage divine grandmasters could stand against Trey Defeating Sebastian will

was a renowned magical artifact, said to be a top-tier weapon that

Sebastian, empty-handed-what

closed her eyes, unable to bear watching Sebastian's

had taken her virginity, but after calming down

to be Sebastian. At least Sebastian was young and handsome, and

getting to know Sebastian a bit more, she even started to develop some feelings for him. This was why she would always instinctively

she had come to realize that Sebastian's strength far surpassed hers,

moment, she felt completely powerless. The ones trying to kill Sebastian were the Stonebrook family. Not even her entire

Trey wielded the Godslayer Blade. As he swung his sword, a blinding white blade aura was charged with thunderous power. It seemed

surged violently, creating an oppressive atmosphere that

slumped to

aimed to capture Sebastian alive, so his sword's

strike, Sebastian suddenly moved, reaching out to grab the

cruelty. To try and stop the Godslayer Blade technique with one's bare hand was utterly

instead of the expected sight of blood and mangled flesh, the sword

"How is this possible?"

Everyone present was equally stunned

his bare hand! This is insane!" "What level is this guy? How can he be this

pull the Godslayer Blade out of Sebastian's grip. He exerted all his strength, but it didn't budge an

hand it over," Sebastian said calmly. With a slight exertion of his spiritual energy, Trey

if he was jolted by

in satisfaction. "This sword is not bad. From now

Trey shouted in a mix of anger and panic, clenching his fists

actually dared

If you think you can kill me, I can

the heir to the Stonebrook family. Do you dare to kill

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 would be a piece

You two really are made for

calling idiots? You're the idiot! Your whole family is!" Heather

shout

You really plan to kill us?" Heather was

you dare to kill me, our family will never let you go. Not just you, but

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 comes at me,

louder as he spoke. By the end,

one could believe how brazen Sebastian was, declaring his intent to annihilate the

had said this before, everyone would have looked down on him and thought that he was lying. However, after witnessing Sebastian's

remarked, "You truly are full of yourself! Our family has stood strong for over a thousand years, with countless divine grandmasters and

Blade technique and come to my house to admit your wrongs.

I end up in

dare!" Camden

He gathered all the experts from the Stonebrook family around him as they were ready

Sebastian looked at him with disdain. He took a step forward, releasing an overwhelming

the oppressive force weighed down on everyone present. Those below grandmaster level collapsed

struggled to remain standing, their

him!" Camden commanded

were filled with terror, they had no choice but to obey

the fray. Instead, he used the

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

The grandmasters from the Stonebrook family had

The

was terrifying.

and her face became pale

Martin rushed toward Heather. He grabbed her by the

the air, attempting

the nervous clerk

this will ever happen again," Nathaniel said, his voice quiet yet carrying the weight of judgment through

blurted, nodding so hard the tight bun at

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

moment ago, her fate had dangled on someone else's whim. Grateful, she offered

child,

shy. "Thank you,"

with a small, practiced smile-courteous, almost grown-up, impossibly

should be the one thanking you," he replied, voice clear as

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

the staff like a clap of thunder. Jaws dropped, eyes widened, and the boutique fell into

over ten thousand, yet this child intended

around the card, uncertainty flickering across her eyes as she sought

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

entire

Ivy's expression. "Of course," she

off, sweeping the garments from velvet hangers

employees watched, envy shining

this large could cover the down payment on a new car,

more.

everyone understanding precisely why Jonathan was buying, no one dared steal Ivy's triumph,

guided

down, voice barely above az whisper “Everything's packed but it really is a mountain of clothes. Should we put

over eight million." s

would never have taken a job at a boutique

necessary," Jonathan said, firm as

gaze flicked to Nathaniel. When he offered no objection, she finally swiped Jonathan's card

the approval tone chimed, she stared at the numbers in disbelief. The wealthy, it seemed, spent money

Ivy presented the

it with matching courtesy. "Ms. Ivy, I truly appreciate everything you

finally set the receipt

toward Ivy. With a flourish worthy of a stage magician, he indicated a slate-gray wool blazer on the mannequin. "Consider this my

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

first in wonder, then alarm. A quick shake of her head sent her ponytail swishing across her shoulders. "Oh, no, I can't, really It's far too expensive," she blurted, hands rising like a pair of stop

apairof

silence until now, spoke in his low, effortless baritone. “You protected Jon today. Compared with that, a jacket is nothing. If you

the bill, Jonathan had delivered

loaded with crisp shirts, tailored

who still wasn't tall enough to reach his thigh, and asked, "What business did you have in a men's boutique in

out a few outfits for Uncle Zachary. This is just

knows Ms. Kennedy, and Mom's best friend would never check up on

nodded once, expression unreadable. "Your Ms. Kennedy

buy clothes for

darkened like a sky before

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

first fib, it was only because Vivian's

appeared more like an adult compared to

She would never delegate adult

gaze sharpened. "You've figured

blinked, performing innocent

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

and the realization sent a tremor of

theatrical sigh. “Are you feeling unhappy?” he asked, dark lashes lifting so his wide eyes could study every flicker

shoulders back and forced a civil smile. "Why would I be?" he countered, voice calm yet edged

skipped you completely. That proves she doesn't value you," Jon announced, brutally direct

snapped shut.Am I showing it

his throat. “And exactly where did you

Dad.” Jon shrugged as if stating simple

expression tightened. The comment landed like a weight on his chest. If even a child could read him, how had Cecilia never noticed? She really doesn't

restroom door stayed shut far

hard, she went searching

belongs to s

corridor, she almost collided

bodyguard trailing behind them, arms loaded with shopping bags

you two been? And what on earth

forward, intent on inspecting

smoothly. "Holiday tokens,

so Nathaniel was patching the hole as fast as

been nice. I was starting to wonder

When have

throat and shot Jonathan

himself to carrying the constipation

been skimping on

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

right? You're far

aloud, Cecilia's chest pinched. Only a woman who has carried a child, nursed him through colic and fevers, knows how a single twitch of discomfort in that tiny body can split a

felt heat rush to his cheeks

the problem, never imagining

since Cecilia

fine if I drink more water.

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

her head, unwilling to yield. "That won't do. Maybe we should buy medicine. Constipation sometimes needs glycerin suppositories, doesn't

it with earnest gravity, the way surgeons

daddy. Of all lies you could

them,” he whispered, the words nearly swallowed by the flush covering his

with pity for the boy and a glimmer of amused apology for the mess he had

her phone, tapped at lightning speed, and ordered suppositories plus

the time they reached home, a courier stood at the gate like a summoned genie, parcel

sure how to use them, I

the plastic-wrapped suppositories, despair dropping like a

battlefield.

Mommy. I can

anything." She ruffled his hair, every gesture

couldn't help pitying him. So young, already forced to endure the stubborn ache of constipation.

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

"Okay."

the box like contraband and

his brother's retreating and, though he

He sure doesn't look it," Elliot muttered around

him with a mild but warning stare. "Don't tease your brother. He's having a hard enough time

hand against his chest, trying to calm the little jolt of surprise inside. "Jon is really kind of pitiful," he breathed, each syllable drifting like a

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

take

one, she handed them to the

ended, she pinged the

Queenie's departure, Alphonse and Bethany kept polite smiles fixed in place, but Cecilia saw the sorrow hovering

snippets of her life, including short clips of the boys chasing sunlight across the rug, photos of uneaten

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

seemed to find

be able to come back for a visit?" Bethany asked, voice

Cecilia now belonged to the Rainsworths, so her priorities were

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

Come as soon as you can. Your grandpa and I will prepare every one of your favorite dishes,"

Bethany for a good while longer, then finally ended the call

and Elliot collapsed onto their beds,

Nathaniel amid scattered shopping bags and the distant tick of a

couch, eyelids drooping, intent on stealing five minutes of

"Ceci."

in surprise. "What

all we're doing today?" His question

you mean?" Confusion knitted her

Nathaniel's eyes. "Nothing," he

plainly on his face. Cecilia finally read the room. Something inside Nathaniel was storming, evident from the faint

worry eclipsing her earlier cheer.

a single step closer, the scent of cedar from his freshly pressed shirt

could speak

long arms

swift, possessive motion,

though staking a claim

have

rough, velvet-edged with gravel, every syllable vibrating through the

her cheek. Color flared across Cecilia's face. Her blush deepened as

me go! If Elliot

her hair as if

be awkward about two married people holding each other? They're not babies anymore.

"Not babies? They're only six-maybe seven-

my own," Nathaniel replied, the words low, laced with

genuine amazement slipping past her irritation. "You left

arrange for Elliot and Jonathan to spend

heart squeezing. "They're too little, Nathaniel. Besides, Elliot's just regained his health, and Jonathan

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watch over Elliot. As for Jonathan,

lifted a hand, the pad of his finger brushing her

"Hmm?"

leaving me on the sidelines.” He paused, drawing a steadying breath. "Remember, it's you and me for the rest of our lives. Sometimes I feel like

proud, composed husband was jealous of

suppress it. "Of course, the kids

storm gathering behind

Nathaniel's arms and bolted down the hallway, bare feet whispering across

that she would dare make a break for it,

swing the door shut, Nathaniel planted one hand against the panel, his voice low and teasing. "Why lock me out?

are plenty of spare rooms in this house.

gentle shove, he slipped inside, scooped her up again,

turned, and darkness enveloped

winter wind hissed against the windows, but inside, heat pooled between their

a burst of white light, snow glare slicing through the curtains and painting the room in chilled

less than an inch away. She could count the fine stubble dusting his

a finger over that faint roughness, then lower to the soft curve of his

Nathaniel's brows twitched.

eyes fluttered open, hazy with

her even closer

can't breathe.” Her voice came out in

loosened his hold by a fraction, closed his eyes again, and sighed. "Stay. Just a little longer."

best friends a full day of window-shopping

and mumbled, "Give me

he could be, warmth and weight wrapped around her like

you this attached? I

grin tugged at his mouth. "I was younger. Didn't know

his hair, dark strands

need to get moving. I have a busy day ahead," she said, trying to slip

you hit the mall with your friends,

head.

are you buying?” he asked, still unwilling to release

New clothes for Mom, and something nice for