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.

knew that once Martin killed Sebastian, he wouldn't

but Knott

Hendrick stepped forward, releasing

divine grandmaster! Mr. Watson is

was astonished. Divine grandmasters were the most

capable of single-handedly opposing entire

powerful individuals were exceedingly

Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect,

the Divine Realm, it was no wonder everyone was

through to the Divine Realm!"

not only did I fully recover from my injuries, but I also broke through the bottleneck and entered the Divine

you've entered the Divine Realm, you've only just broken through. You're

"There's nothing to consider. I won't allow anyone to

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

with a punch of

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

a few steps by the powerful energy, while

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

Vol

no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and

out a

Abigail cried out in shock, rushing forward to

satisfaction. "I told you before that you're no match for me, but

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

if you leave right now, but that kid is

dared

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

approached, her eyes filled with fury as she glared at

child. You're the first. I will make

erupted from Sebastian, causing the surrounding

Sebastian moved

figure blurred like a ghost. In the blink of an eye, he was in

even more was that she had cast a forbidden technique on Sebastian, which should have killed him,

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

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

As a divine

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

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

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

way too arrogant! He actually dared to call Mr. Knott

one of the most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What a

was being too arrogant. It was

to be a limit; otherwise, it would just make him a

just an ant, then let Heather go

continued

landed heavily on the ground, coughing

Heather was furious, nearly

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

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

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

this ant!" Martin roared,

fist go numb. He tried to

of energy erupted from Sebastian. With a deafening

blood mid-air as his eyes filled with

What!

stunned, unable to

grandmaster; he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed

pill refinement, but I never

was in awe, and her eyes sparkled as

whom she had believed to be nearly invincible, would be so easily overpowered by Sebastian. His strength

overwhelming?" Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend the situation. His eyes were filled with terror as he stared at Sebastian. "Who

to know is that you are nothing but ants in my eyes, something easily crushed

have thought he was boasting. But now, not a single person doubted his

withstand a single move from Sebastian. To

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 was suddenly pulled toward

objects from a distance, but usually no further than 10 feet and not with heavy objects.

pull her toward him effortlessly. This display of

Heather by the

Sebastian?" Heather asked, both angry and terrified. Her eyes

Sebastian slapped her hard across the face and sneered. "What can you do now

panicked. "My mentor will

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

now, you don't understand what kind of being you've

Even if your mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you because, in my eyes, she's nothing more than

Elders of the Netherworld

pleaded for help from her

of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss. So now he

was determined to make this

experts. They have five divine grandmasters, and Tyler's power is beyond comprehension.

just ants," Sebastian replied

them, Mr. Wilder,"

arrogance but confidence, confidence

far from Knott Estate. With the speed of carrier pigeons and their giant birds that people could ride,

had passed, and still no sign of

won't be coming," Sebastian

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

I wouldn't have let

doesn't come after me, fine. But if they do, I'll just wipe them

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

was this? How strong did one have to be to have such unwavering

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

severely injured Martin in a single move-it was

last words before

please don't kill me. For the sake of the one night we shared as husband and

die."

to mention our one night together? You drugged me, used wicked means to steal my energe essence, and marrow

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 you well

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

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

doing! It was Sean acting on

nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried

I can vouch for her. When it all happened, Heather was at the Netherworld

acted alone. If it wasn't her, then it must've been

intent.

belongs to s

quickly denied, "It wasn't me! I had

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

against each other? How vicious!" Martin

forcing them to

than simply

survivor would live

talk. I'm giving you one minute to decide.

full of fear and

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

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

give you a chance. I want one

One million gold coins? Why don't you just rob a bank?" Martin nearly jumped up in

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

pay one million, that's fine. I can just kill your daughter,

I'll pay!" Martin gritted his teeth,

large amount of gold, Sebastian only asked

ten notes, each

his word and left

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

Estate, Sebastian followed Hendrick to the

ask you for a favor,"

"Mr. Wilder, there's no need to be so formal. Just

deeper. Sebastian not only healed his wounds, which saved his life, but

a debt that Hendrick

second grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength to boot. Such a person was worth cultivating a

requested paper and a pen, then drew an image

a professional artist, his drawing

the woman in

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

disappointment flashed in Abigail's eyes. It was hard not to admire a man

herself, but after

in the drawing

her own beauty.

then explained the circumstances and timing

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

at the chamber,

arrange for some people to take care

he assigned Brork to

witnessed Sebastian's terrifying power first hand, Brork

word of refusal. He was completely subdued, with no

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

just can't swallow

and asked, "Are you willing to marry the Stonebrook's

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

then ask the Stonebrook

daughter then stepped out

in large numbers, bringing

the Stonebrook

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 Stonebrook

Camden, your arrival truly graces our humble Knott

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

come in." Martin led the father and

to the point, saying, "I've long heard that your daughter is

the more captivated Camden became; his eyes

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

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

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

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

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

place among the

Denzel smiled a

said, "My son

Knott once not long ago,

at first sight for him.

he lost

his appetite and many.

his father, I became

Cóntent

he clapped his hands, and the servants immediately opened 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, though smaller, contained dozens

box

all out. The

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

cleanse the body, improve physical constitution, extend

improved their constitution, accelerated

Knott, are you

satisfied, actually," Martin quickly

does that mean you agree to their marriage?" Denzel

a remarkable man. For him to be interested in my daughter is

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

on the wedding date, setting it for a

is formidable and who is extremely

In the southern region, there aren't many people who could cause trouble

scoundrel named Sebastian

commoner.

none could help me. Later,

take off my clothes before he would treat me. At the time, I was powerless and had no way

we can call off the engagement, Mr.

cold light crossed Camden's eyes. "I heard about this

Heather. I don't

Heather

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

she hoped to handle the situation

protect my reputation, I agreed to marry him. But what I never expected was that the scoundrel was

soon as we got engaged, he demanded that

naturally refused him. He then tried to

don't worry. Anyone

is very strong. Even my father

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

improve their skills, their lifespans increase. There are also herbs and pills that extend

20s,

nodded in agreement. "That's right. That brat's cultivation is at least at the early pinnacle stage of diving

age is definitely

an early-stage divine grandmaster? That's nothingChapter

Heather and Camden's engagement spread

the

as the daughter of Holton's Knott Estate, it was still far from

family background wasn't on

talents were remarkable. The Netherworld Bell test showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn and the Netherworld

boundless potential

talent compensated for her

and even jealous of Heather. After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's daughter-in-law was like ascending to the

peers, especially those who secretly admired Heather, were equally disheartened, with their

news, but he paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want

coins from Martin, Sebastian invested in

plan was to find Fressia, secure the third stage of the cultivation technique- whether by

the cultivation of those around

process, so Sebastian took breaks periodically to rest. One day, after finishing his pill refinement session, Hendrick came to see

Heather and Camden are getting engaged tomorrow at Knott Estate. They've sent over an

of them is

nodded. "Yes, you're

through Martin's intentions-it was nothing more than an attempt

are you planning

if I don't go, wouldn't I

think it's best if you don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the

"My father is right. You mustn't go.

right into their

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

be so careless. know you're strong, but the Stonebrook family has many powerful figures. If you go you're bound to be at

Hendrick warned.

to .net

unmoved. "I appreciate your concern, but those

clowns. They're

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

ie

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

added, "Mr. Wilder, please listen

cook up something else next time even if I skip

them

approached the entrance of Knott Estate,

with 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

Sebastian nodded.

at the banquet. Going there now is like

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

yourself. I just happened to run into you and thought I'd give you

so much about me. Could

Kaitlyn scoffed and turned

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

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

No more advice,

was marching to his

Estate, the atmosphere was festive and filled

respect by sending Korbin and his daughter to personally attend and offer their

of the day, Heather was overjoyed. After all, by the end of today, she would be the future daughter-in-law

beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly

body had already been seen and touched

Sebastian.

had been keeping tabs on Sebastian's movements, and his

moment, "Mr. Camden, Sebastian

Make sure he doesn't escape," Camden ordered with a vicious

be able to get away, even if he sprouts

the

and likely won't make it today. But with the family's third elder

again in

Sebastian and his

doing here?" Korbin exclaimed in

warned Sebastian about the Stonebrook family's plan, yet he still showed

You actually had the guts to

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

you've

today next year will be

didn't give you a chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out your

"You invited me to your engagement party. I came here to congratulate you, so I'm your guest. Yet, here you are, shouting threats. Is this how you

"I invited you

he came to congratulate the couple, Mr. Camden would let him go. He

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

was quick to hurl insults. Among all the people present, aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian had done to her, seeing him in danger made her

your engagement

cultivators don't care about such things. If you want to live today, the only way is

this, Sebastian laughed and his

grew furious. "What are

are so many good women out there. Why on earth did you choose someone as despicable as

my woman? You've got some nerve!" Camden fumed

it. This guy

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

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

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

been practicing

cultivation technique, one that

male energy to

day, shevited me

into her room, and tried

"Shut up!"

pale and quickly interrupted Sebastian while snapping,

on purpose. You can't believe a

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

do you

let me finish what I was saying earlier? Heather wanted to absorb male energy through a

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

held her hand and said, "Don't worry. No matter what he says,

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

laughed angrily. "To slander my woman right in front

believe me, you can have her checked. If I'm lying, you can do with

up! Even if an examination proves my innocence, it'll still be a joke if word gets

quickly chimed in, "Camden, this guy has ulterior motives.

and she began to feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into

stop standing 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

that felt as vast and overwhelming as the sea, making

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

While they were also divine

whereas Septimus was a middle-stage divine grandmaster,

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

up, or I'll make sure you wish you were dead!" Camden snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut up, but I'll still

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

instinctively covered her chest with her hand. In truth, Sebastian

However, Heather's reaction

her, leaving everyone stunned. Upon realizing she

tricked, Heather was

Even now, you're spouting lies! I swear I'll cut out your tongue and feed

a fool, and he was infuriated by the

of the southern

in particular, was a middle-stage divine

move, the pressure from his released aura alone made it

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

as lightning as his hand reached out to grasp Sebastian's neck. Just as it seemed he would succeed,

resounding sound,

a pained scream and staggered back in

him down and grabbed

"What?"

utterly stunned. A powerful middle- stage

strength was beyond

Not long ago, Sebastian

After all, if he were

stunned, then erupted in fury. "I've really underestimated you. If you release

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

his eyes filled with murderous

me a favor? I'll

the start. Although her face was hidden, she had an undeniable allure that piqued his

than he had imagined. He nodded and said, "I'll grant you this favor,

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

breaks both his hands,

eyes and breaking his

This is my bottom line!" Camden declared in a tone that left no room for

and whispered, "Didn't I warn you? Why

some death trap.

your strength was so formidable, but you

The Stonebrook family

exceeds your imagination. Gouging out your eyes and breaking your hands is

replied, "Ms. Gardner, I

in the habit of

it's hard

to five miserably than to die.

but in the end, she only gave

a strong person, losing both eyes and hands was a fate worse than death. Rather than living worse than a dog, it was better

were slim, at least Sebastian could die

"Septimus!"

members of the Stonebrook family erupted in

was seething with rage as he

satisfied until

cripple his cultivation

He was already walking toward Sebastian, his

step forward, his presence intensified. Every footfall left a deep imprint on

a powerful aura. Trey's cultivation must be truly

said that Trey has the ability to fight

He struck so quickly before; this is definitely going

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Camden shouted, tossing a long sword to

the sword and immediately drew it from its sheath. A sharp,

the blade resonated through the air, unleashing

leaving everyone feeling as though

be the Godslayer Blade of the Stonebrook

once roamed the world with this sword, and with it, they rarely met

was stunned. They hadn't expected Camden

Godslayer Blade, not even late-stage divine grandmasters could

in agreement. The Godslayer Blade was a renowned magical artifact, said to

Sebastian,

eyes, unable to

first, she deeply resented the man who had taken her virginity, but after calming down and reflecting,

it 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 was young

she even started to develop some feelings for him. This was why she would always instinctively step in whenever he was in

far surpassed hers, and he didn't need

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

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

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

weaker cultivation slumped to the ground

to capture Sebastian alive, so

Sebastian

expression filled with cruelty. To try and

the blade made contact with Sebastian's palm. However, instead of the expected sight of blood and mangled flesh, the sword stopped dead in its tracks as

"How is this possible?"

eyes widened, filled with shock and disbelief. Everyone present was equally

god! He caught the Godslayer Blade with his bare hand! This is insane!" "What

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

of that. Just hand it over," Sebastian said calmly. With a slight exertion of his spiritual energy, Trey instantly let go of the s

was jolted

Blade while nodding in satisfaction. "This sword is not bad. From

shouted in a mix of anger and panic,

was very shocked. His finger trembled as he pointed at Sebastian. "You actually dared to kill two of our

you think you can kill me, I can also kill you. It's

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

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

pair of idiots. You two really are

the idiot! Your whole family is!" Heather shouted angrily at

to shout at me. If that's not

kill us?" Heather was

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

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, I'll exterminate

grew louder as he spoke. By the end, his voice was thunderous,

No one could believe how brazen Sebastian was, declaring his intent to annihilate

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

furious. He remarked, "You truly are full of yourself! Our family has stood strong for over a thousand years,

the Godslayer Blade technique and come to my house to admit your wrongs. Perhaps then, we might let you live. Otherwise, I guarantee you won't even have

or not I end up in a grave, you

you dare!"

all the experts from the Stonebrook family around him as they were ready to flee at any

Sebastian looked at him with disdain. He took a

everyone present.

struggled to remain standing, their legs quivering with

Kill him!" Camden

with terror, they had no choice but to obey Camden. Gritting their teeth, they

the fray. Instead, he used

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

shocked. The grandmasters from the Stonebrook family had

cake. The sheer

was terrifying.

and

rushed toward Heather. He grabbed her by

into the air, attempting

little Jonathan stepped forward to shield the nervous clerk and decided to let the matter drop, choosing

voice quiet yet carrying the

tight bun at the back

spread

whim. Grateful, she offered a quick, thankful glance first to Jonathan and then

Ivy hadn't stepped between danger and the child, the day

her posture unexpectedly shy. "Thank you," she murmured, sincerity

smile-courteous, almost

be the one thanking you," he

drew out a sleek matte card. Holding it up, he added, "Every outfit you brought me

announcement hit the staff like a clap of thunder. Jaws dropped, eyes widened, and the

chosen started at well over ten thousand, yet this

hovered around the card, uncertainty flickering across her eyes as she sought Nathaniel's

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

entire rack

expression. "Of course," she said, nearly breathless with

hurried off, sweeping the garments from velvet hangers into

employees watched, envy shining through their fixed

commission this large could cover the down payment on a new

more.

Nathaniel standing nearby and everyone understanding precisely why Jonathan was buying, no one dared steal Ivy's triumph, not even

guided Nathaniel

“Everything's packed but it really is a

over eight million." s

have taken a job

firm as

When he offered no objection, she finally swiped

in disbelief.

Thank you for choosing us." Ivy presented the card with

courtesy. "Ms. Ivy, I truly appreciate everything you

set the receipt

he indicated a slate-gray wool blazer on the mannequin. "Consider this my

"Pass it on to whatever gentleman keeps you

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

apairof

in silence until now, spoke in his low, effortless baritone. “You protected Jon today.

moments earlier, while paying the bill, Jonathan had delivered a lightning-fast briefing about

with crisp shirts, tailored trousers, and ribbon-tied shopping bags that

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

didn't miss a beat. “Oh. Ms. Kennedy wanted me to pop in and pick out a

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

unreadable. "Your Ms. Kennedy certainly trusts you,"

curled inside his chest. Vivian remembers to buy clothes for Zachary, but

like a sky before

tug. "Dad, Mom actually asked

fib, it

appeared more like an adult

never delegate adult

sharpened. "You've figured something out,

Jonathan blinked, performing

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

be exposed so fast, and the realization sent a

“Are you feeling unhappy?” he asked, dark lashes lifting so

shoulders back and forced a civil smile. "Why would I

skipped you completely. That proves

then snapped shut.Am I showing it that

“And exactly where

Jon shrugged as

comment landed like a weight on his chest. If even a child

the restroom door stayed shut far too long. Taking Elliot by

hard, she went searching

belongs to s

corridor, she almost collided

the bodyguard trailing behind them, arms loaded with

have you two been? And what on earth is

stepped forward, intent on inspecting the loot,

he said smoothly. "Holiday

excuse had been painfully clumsy, so Nathaniel

would have been nice. I was starting

gaped, utterly bewildered. When

shot Jonathan

the constipation story on

I've been skimping on water lately," Jon

around Jonathan's small shoulders and drew him into a full- bodied embrace that smelled of warm vanilla and

me take you to a doctor, all right? You're far too little to

word confirmed 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

to his cheeks until his whole face burned as brightly as a

confessed the problem, never imagining the confession would buy him this

had been ages since Cecilia had hugged him like

drink more

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

her head, unwilling to yield. "That won't do. Maybe we should

it with earnest gravity, the way surgeons

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

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

pity for the boy and a glimmer of amused apology for

Cecilia opened her phone, tapped at lightning speed, and ordered suppositories plus half

a summoned genie,

embarrassed. If you're not sure how to use them, I will help

stared at the plastic-wrapped suppositories, despair dropping like

earth would he let Cecilia anywhere near this particular battlefield. He shook his head so hard

can manage on

ruffled his hair, every gesture brimming with pride that only made the

already forced to endure the stubborn ache of constipation. If it lasted, a doctor's visit would

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

"Okay."

like contraband and

plate of sliced fruit. He watched his brother's retreating and, though he didn't quite know why,

really constipated? He sure doesn't look it," Elliot muttered around a

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

surprise inside. "Jon is really kind of pitiful," he breathed, each syllable drifting

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

have to take tons

by one, she handed them to

ended,

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

snippets of her life, including short clips of the

elderly couple, in return, video-called often

by little, life seemed to

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

the Rainsworths, so her

and I have decided. We'll come right after the New Year to visit you

grandpa and I will prepare every one

Bethany for a good while longer, then finally

Elliot collapsed onto their

rare hush, holding only Cecilia and Nathaniel amid scattered shopping bags and the

leaned back against the couch, eyelids drooping, intent on stealing five

"Ceci."

surprise. "What

this all we're doing today?" His

do you mean?" Confusion knitted

Nathaniel's eyes.

full weight of 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

earlier cheer. "What's the matter? Who

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

she could speak

arms swept

possessive motion,

against his chest, as though staking a claim

really have

velvet-edged with gravel, every syllable vibrating

flared across Cecilia's face. Her blush deepened as she tried to twist free, finding his

If Elliot or Jonathan

embrace, chin settling atop her hair

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

babies? They're

on my own," Nathaniel replied, the words low, laced with a faint, almost childish

arched, genuine amazement slipping past her

an idea lit behind his eyes. "Ceci, we shouldn't coddle them. Let's arrange for Elliot

Nathaniel. Besides, Elliot's just regained his health, and Jonathan still keeps Old Mr.

།

As for Jonathan, let him stay with Old Mr. Sinclair for now.

lifted a hand, the pad of his finger brushing her burning cheek. “You're being terribly

"Hmm?"

the sidelines.” He paused, drawing a steadying breath. "Remember, it's you and

did it click. Her proud, composed husband

it. "Of course, the kids outrank you. I risked my life to bring them

darkened, a storm gathering behind the

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

blinked, stunned that she would dare make a break for it, then sprang up and covered the distance in long, powerful

reached the bedroom and tried to swing the door shut, Nathaniel planted one hand against the panel, his

the door. "There are plenty of spare rooms

effortless strength. With a gentle shove, he slipped inside,

deadbolt turned, and darkness enveloped

wind hissed against the windows,

came in a burst of white light, snow glare slicing through

her eyes to find Nathaniel's face less than an inch away. She

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

Nathaniel's brows twitched.

open, hazy

her even

I can't breathe.” Her voice came

fraction, closed his eyes again, and sighed. "Stay. Just a little longer." "It's already nine. We really have

a full day of window-shopping and

tightened his arms and mumbled, "Give me a few more minutes.

now did Cecilia realize how clingy he could be, warmth

were you this attached? I never

mouth.

and ruffled his hair, dark strands

I have a busy day ahead," she said, trying

again. "Ceci, after you hit the mall with your friends, that's all, right?

shook her head. "That's it.

asked,

Mom, and something nice for Grandpa