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.

that once Martin killed Sebastian, he wouldn't

flee, but Knott Estate's guards surrounded him

go ahead and try!" Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a similarly terrifying aura, one that

divine grandmaster! Mr. Watson is

grandmasters were the most formidable

capable of

powerful individuals were

of Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin had been

also ascended to the Divine Realm, it

actually broke through to the Divine Realm!" Martin exclaimed, clearly

did I fully recover from my injuries, but I also broke through the bottleneck and entered

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

consider. I won't allow

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

a

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

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

given that Martin had entered the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had

Vol

to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and

immediately spat out a mouthful

out in shock, rushing forward to

smirked with satisfaction. "I told you before that you're no match for me, but you wouldn't

if I'm not your match, if you insist on killing Mr. Wilder, I will fight

you leave right now, but that kid is doomed." Martin sneered, then turned to

you dared to make

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

approached, her eyes filled with fury

hand on me since I was a child. You're the first. I will make you wish

killing intent erupted from Sebastian, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a

instantly, Sebastian moved

a ghost. In the blink of an

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

of Heather, or I'll ensure you die a brutal death!" Martin shouted, both shocked and

he remained confident that he could easily subdue Sebastian. After all, no matter how talented Sebastian was, he was still young-his strength couldn't possibly be

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

stared at Heather and said icily, "You have some nerve, Heather,

both frightened and enraged, Heather tried to maintain her composure as she said, "Let me go now, or my father will tear

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

call Mr. Knott an ant. He has no idea

most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster

Abigail thought Sebastian was being too

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

if you think I'm just an ant, then let Heather go and face

responded. He continued

throw her over 30 feet away. She landed heavily on the ground, coughing up a

Heather was furious, nearly

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

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

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

this ant!" Martin roared, charging

It felt as though his punch had struck an indestructible metal, making his fist

surge of energy erupted from Sebastian.

of blood mid-air as his eyes filled

What!

was stunned, unable to believe what

divine grandmaster; he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and instead sent Martin flying. The sheer

knew Mr. Wilder was a genius at pill refinement, but I

awe, and her eyes sparkled as she watched, momentarily

she had believed to be nearly invincible, would

so young, how can your strength be this overwhelming?" Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend the situation. His

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

would have thought he was boasting. But

move from Sebastian. To the rest of them, they weren't even worthy of being called cannon

turned his gaze toward Heather, who instantly paled. Terror was evident on

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

words. With a flick of his wrist, Heather was unable to resist and was suddenly

that a divine grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance, but

over 15 feet away, and Sebastian still managed to pull her

grabbed Heather by the neck

both angry and terrified. Her

across the face and sneered.

will never let you get away with this!" she

a mocking smile. "I thought you had some

you don't understand what kind of being you've provoked. You keep threatening me with your mentor-how stupid

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

mentor is one of the Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect! She

had pleaded for help from her mentor,

ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss.

was determined to make this father-daughter duo taste despair,

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

ants,"

underestimate them, Mr. Wilder," Hendrick

remained unfazed. It wasn't arrogance but confidence, confidence rooted in

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

passed, and still no sign of

mentor won't

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

let you call for help,

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

as casually

was this? How strong did one

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

witnessed him severely injured Martin in a single

do you have any last

She fell to her knees before Sebastian. "Sebastian, please don't kill me. For the sake of the one night we shared as husband and wife, spare my

die."

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

in a moment of weakness. I truly know I was

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

her beaten severely, and even

my doing! It was Sean

It had nothing to do with me,"

"She's right, I can vouch for her. When it all happened, Heather was at the Netherworld

deserved to die, but I don't believe he acted alone. If it wasn't her, then it must've been you." Sebastian turned his gaze te Martin,

intent.

belongs to s

fear, Martin quickly denied, "It wasn't me! I

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

to turn us against each other? How

onlookers silently agreed, thinking that forcing them to choose

simply killing them

survivor would live with the

I'm giving you one minute to decide.

full

to die, but he also couldn't bear to lose

negotiate. Let us go, and just

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

just rob a bank?" Martin nearly jumped up

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

"If you're unwilling to pay one million, that's fine. I can just kill your daughter, and

teeth, feeling

to the large amount of gold, Sebastian only asked for

Sebastian ten notes,

his word and left after receiving the

hadn't intended to kill Martin and Heather-not because he was merciful, but

Estate, Sebastian followed Hendrick to

to ask you

quickly replied, "Mr. Wilder, there's no need to be

wounds, which saved his life, but also helped him

Hendrick

strength to

paper and a pen,

professional artist, his

the woman in

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

disappointment flashed in Abigail's eyes. It was hard

but after seeing

the

matching her own

explained the circumstances and

Wilder. I'll send people to find her immediately. I'm sure we'll

stayed at the chamber, waiting

people to take care of

assigned Brork to protect her in

Sebastian's terrifying power first hand, Brork

He was completely subdued,

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

I just can't swallow this humiliation!" HeatheChapter

"Are you willing

hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an outstanding man. Of

then ask the Stonebrook family to deal with that little

daughter then stepped out to

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

them was a dignified middle-aged man, Denzel Stonebrook, the head of the Stonebrook family and one of the top powerhouses of the southern

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

Camden, your arrival truly graces our humble Knott

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

Please, come in." Martin led the father and son into the sitting room and

daughter is as beautiful as a goddess, and today I see the reputation

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

it's impolite to keep staring at Ms. Knott. Apologize

of his daze and quickly stood up, saying, "I'm

She was not angry at all. In fact, she

could become the

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

place among

Denzel smiled a

said, "My

Knott once not long

love at first sight for him.

he lost his

his appetite and many.

As his father, I became anxious,

Cóntent

Denzel was done speaking, he clapped his

a box of gemstones, a box of medicinal. herbs, a box of antique paintings, a box of aged wine, and a box of

smaller, contained

gifts include 880 thousand gold coins, a box of top-grade gemstones, a box of premium medicinal

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

extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and Heather heard about the

Pills could cleanse the body, improve physical constitution, extend life,

their constitution, accelerated their training speed, and even

are you satisfied with

Extremely satisfied,

that mean you agree to their marriage?"

For him to be interested in my daughter

feeling shy, but she was overjoyed inside. With the future

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

is formidable and who is

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

scoundrel named Sebastian

commoner.

strange disease once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later, when

I take off my clothes before he would treat me. At the time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm telling you

we can call

crossed Camden's eyes. "I heard about

I don't

understanding," Heather forced out

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

herself, she hoped to handle the

what I never expected

engaged, he demanded that I sleep

that kind of woman and naturally refused him. He then tried

Camden was furious, smashing the table in front of him. "Heather, don't worry. Anyone who

strong. Even my

30 years old. How could he be stronger than

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

20s, but his real age

is at least at the early

age is

he just an early-stage divine grandmaster?

of Heather and Camden's engagement spread

the heir of the Stonebrook family, one of the four major families of the southern region, Camden

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

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

Bell test showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn and the

was a genius with boundless potential and

talent compensated for her comparatively

of their engagement, many women felt envious and even jealous of Heather. After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's

Heather,

mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want her even if she was offered without

Sebastian invested in a vast amount of herbs for pill

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

to stockpile pills now to boost the cultivation of those around him once

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

and Camden are getting engaged tomorrow at

of them is

nodded. "Yes,

more than an attempt to use the Stonebrook family's

asked, "Mr. Wilder, are you planning

go, wouldn't

Heather both hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely not sincere it's clear they want to use the Stonebrook family's power against

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

right into

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

you shouldn't be so careless. know you're strong, but the Stonebrook family has many

Hendrick warned.

to .net

appreciate your

just clowns. They're not worth

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

ie

the four major families in the southern region, even stronger

"Mr. Wilder, please listen to us and

for revenge, they'll cook up something else next time even if I skip this

to confront them sooner rather

his group approached the entrance of

hiding her stunning beauty-it was Kaitlyn,

Gardner, is there something you need from me?" Sebastian

Sebastian nodded.

to kill you at the

tell me this?" Sebastian asked with a

run into you and thought I'd give you a friendly warning,"

about me. Could it be that you've fallen for me?" Sebastian

dreaming." Kaitlyn scoffed and

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

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

up. No more

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

atmosphere was

by

the end of today, she

was equally pleased, and his face was beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly talented was something that would inspire envy in countless

and touched by Sebastian So the only way to remove that thorn was to

Sebastian.

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

moment, "Mr.

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

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

"By the

with the family's third elder and

again

Sebastian and his companions entered Knott

he doing here?" Korbin exclaimed in

family's plan, yet he still showed up. Was he

"Sebastian, you bastard! You actually had the guts to come. I can't decide if I should

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

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

today next year will be your death

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

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

of your mind?" Camden sneered. "I invited you here just to kill

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

let him live. I can't tell if this guy is

all the people present, aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian had done to her, seeing him

looked at Camden and said, "Today is your engagement party. Killing someone might bring bad

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

his smile was

furious. "What are you laughing at,

so many good women out there. Why on

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

lost it. This guy

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

stood up.

get angry just yet. Hear me out.

practicing

cultivation technique, one that

male energy

One day, shevited

me into her room, and

"Shut up!"

turned pale and quickly interrupted Sebastian while snapping, "Stop spouting nonsense and tarnishing my

on purpose. You can't

don't believe him. This guy has slandered my woman-this is

you have?"

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

He's just upset that I broke off

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

continued, "After she drugged me 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 here

"To slander my woman right

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

Even if an

in, "Camden, this guy has ulterior motives.

and she began to feel uneasy under his gaze.

him!" Camden ordered coldly. Whether

everything as

as vast and overwhelming as the

of a divine grandmaster? Just the aura alone is enough to make me almost suffocate. This is truly

felt apprehensive. While they were also divine grandmasters, there

whereas Septimus was a middle-stage

fear. He smirked mockingly and said, "Camden, I originally thought you had some sense in you, but you're a fool Youre allowing this

dead!" Camden snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to

the way, I left a few scratch marks on her

hand. In truth, Sebastian was

However, Heather's reaction

everyone stunned. Upon realizing

tricked, Heather

you're spouting lies! I swear I'll cut out

and he was infuriated by the Chapter

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

divine

he made his move, the pressure from his released aura alone

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

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

sound,

out a pained scream and staggered

swift movement, Sebastian chased him

"What?"

chaos. Everyone was utterly stunned. A powerful middle- stage

was

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

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

initially stunned, then erupted in fury. "I've really underestimated you. If you release Septimus now, I might leave your

family! If you dare to kill him, you won't even have

approached Sebastian, his eyes filled

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

the start. Although her face was hidden, she had an undeniable

Camden found her even more enticing than he had imagined. He nodded and said, "I'll grant you

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

and breaks both his

out his eyes and breaking his hands a bit

this. This is my

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

some death trap.

didn't realize your strength was so formidable,

Stonebrook family

breaking your hands is the best

and replied, "Ms. Gardner, I

the

know it's hard to

than to die.

Kaitlyn wanted to say something, but in the end,

for a strong person, 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

chances were slim, at

"Septimus!"

the Stonebrook

rage as he

Septimus? I won't be satisfied until I

cripple his cultivation for

need Camden's order. He was

presence intensified. Every footfall left a

cultivation must be truly unfathomable. He's probably at the late-stage divine grandmaster

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

struck so quickly before;

Everyone nodded in agreement.

the sword!" Camden shouted, tossing a

the sword and immediately drew it

the blade resonated through the air, unleashing a wave of terrifying killing

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

this be the Godslayer Blade of

with this sword, and with it, they rarely met an equal. As long as one wields the Godslayer Blade, their combat strength instantly rises

hadn't expected Camden to

Blade, not even late-stage

in agreement. The Godslayer Blade was a renowned magical artifact, said to be a top-tier weapon that could slice through

Sebastian, empty-handed-what

her eyes, unable to bear watching

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

she found herself preferring it to be Sebastian. At least Sebastian was young and handsome, and he had acted to save her. That

This was why she would always instinctively step in whenever he was

that Sebastian's strength far surpassed hers, and he didn't need her protection at

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

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

few miles surged violently, creating an oppressive atmosphere

weaker cultivation slumped to the ground

Sebastian alive, so his sword's target was Sebastian's

about to strike, Sebastian suddenly moved, reaching

with cruelty. To try and stop the

Sebastian's palm. However, instead of the expected sight of blood and mangled flesh, the sword stopped dead in its tracks as it was caught firmly

"How is this possible?"

filled with shock and disbelief. Everyone present was equally stunned as they were unable

He caught the Godslayer Blade with his bare hand! This

pull the Godslayer Blade out of Sebastian's grip.

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

if he was jolted

nodding in satisfaction. "This sword is not bad.

mix of anger and panic, clenching his fists

very shocked. His finger trembled as he pointed at Sebastian. "You actually dared

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

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

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 of

idiots. You two really are made for each

Your whole family is!" Heather

to die, yet you still dare to shout at me.

kill us?"

if you dare to kill me, our family will never let

me, I'll kill that person. If you send two, I'll kill both of

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

crowd was stunned into silence. No one could believe how brazen Sebastian was, declaring his intent

before, everyone would have looked down on him and thought that he was lying.

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

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 a grave to be buried

"Whether or not I end up in a grave, you won't be

you dare!"

he was already afraid of him. He gathered 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 step forward, releasing

down on everyone present.

struggled to remain standing, their

him!" Camden

from the Stonebrook family were filled with terror, they had no choice but to obey Camden. Gritting their

fray. Instead, he used

a deafening boom, and the

Stonebrook family had been wiped out in a single

cake. The

was terrifying.

ground, and her face became pale

that moment, Martin rushed toward Heather. He grabbed

air, attempting to

Jonathan stepped forward to shield the nervous clerk

said, his voice quiet yet

absolutely," Elodie blurted, nodding so hard the tight bun at the back of

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

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

between danger and the child, the day would have ended

"Thank you," she murmured, sincerity softening every

a small, practiced smile-courteous, almost grown-up, impossibly composed for

thanking you,"

miniature pocket of his blazer and drew out a sleek matte card. Holding it up, he added,

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

started at well over ten

hovered around the card, uncertainty flickering across her

required his guardian's word.

entire rack of adult clothing, yet he trusted the

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

velvet

employees watched, envy shining through their fixed

cover the down payment on

more.

understanding precisely why Jonathan was buying, no one dared steal Ivy's triumph, not even

Ivy guided

az whisper “Everything's packed but it really is a mountain of clothes. Should we put one or two pieces back?

over eight million." s

her, Ivy would never have taken

necessary," Jonathan said, firm as bedrock. "I'm buying

no objection, she finally

in disbelief.

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

"Ms. Ivy, I truly appreciate

clerk finally set the receipt

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

"Pass it on to whatever

ponytail swishing across her shoulders. "Oh, no, I can't, really It's far too expensive,"

apairof

effortless baritone. “You protected Jon today. Compared with that, a jacket is nothing. If you

had delivered a lightning-fast briefing about the ruckus

crisp shirts, tailored trousers, and ribbon-tied

his thigh, and asked, "What business did you have in

in and pick out a few outfits for Uncle Zachary. This is just a quick

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

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

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

mood darkened like a sky

out, hooked his tiny pinkie around Nathaniel's larger finger, and gave a reassuring tug. "Dad, Mom

believed the first fib, it was only because

like an adult compared

delegate

gaze sharpened. "You've figured

blinked, performing innocent

comes

hadn't expected to be exposed so fast, and the realization sent a tremor of

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

forced a civil smile. "Why would I be?" he

none for you. She skipped you completely. That proves she doesn't value you," Jon announced, brutally direct in the way

snapped shut.Am I showing it that

his throat. “And exactly where did

face, Dad.” Jon shrugged as if stating simple

If even a child could read him, how had Cecilia never noticed? She

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

hard, she went searching

belongs to s

almost collided

them, arms loaded with

have you two been? And

stepped forward, intent on inspecting the

gifts,” he said smoothly. "Holiday

excuse had been painfully clumsy, so Nathaniel was

a heads-up would have been nice. I was

Jonathan gaped, utterly bewildered. When

Jonathan a pointed look. Understanding flashed

carrying the constipation

I guess I've been skimping on

her eyes. She slipped an arm around Jonathan's small

all right? You're far too little to struggle with something

child, nursed him through colic and fevers, knows how a

warning, felt heat rush to his cheeks until his whole face burned as brightly as a

imagining the confession would

been ages since Cecilia had hugged him like

really. I'll be fine if I drink more

model child,

won't do. Maybe we should buy medicine. Constipation sometimes needs glycerin suppositories, doesn't

earnest gravity, the way surgeons

sc*mbag daddy. Of all lies you could invent,

them,” he whispered, the words nearly swallowed by the

boy and a glimmer of amused apology for

phone, tapped at lightning speed, and ordered suppositories

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

sure how to

at the plastic-wrapped suppositories, despair dropping like a stone in his

way on earth would he let Cecilia anywhere near this particular battlefield. He shook his head so hard his hair whipped across his

Mommy. I can

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

young, already forced to endure the

bathroom with you," she said, voice low and gentle, as though sending him into

"Okay."

clutched the box like contraband and bolted down the hallway

his brother's retreating and,

sure doesn't look it,"

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

of surprise inside. "Jon

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

to take tons of super-cool

in bright cascading layers. One by one, she handed them to the excited boy and stepped back while he struck

the little photoshoot ended, she pinged the

polite smiles fixed in place, but Cecilia saw the

she sent them daily snippets of her life, including short clips of the boys

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

by little, life seemed to find its

to come back for a visit?" Bethany asked,

the Rainsworths, so her priorities were pulled toward her husband's

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

you can. Your grandpa and I will prepare every one of

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

outfit change, Jonathan and Elliot collapsed

hush, holding only Cecilia and Nathaniel amid scattered shopping bags

on stealing five minutes of

"Ceci."

jerked in surprise.

this all we're doing

follow. What do you mean?" Confusion

Nathaniel's eyes. "Nothing,"

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 the way

face to his, worry eclipsing her earlier cheer.

the scent of cedar from his freshly pressed

she could speak

long arms swept out

possessive

his chest, as though staking a claim

have

velvet-edged with gravel, every syllable vibrating through the scant inches

Cecilia's face. Her

go! If Elliot or Jonathan walks out and

atop her hair as if the conversation were already

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

eyes, she muttered, "Not babies? They're only six-maybe seven- years

moved overseas on my own," Nathaniel replied, the words low,

brows arched, genuine amazement slipping past her irritation.

grunted an affirmative, then an idea lit behind his eyes. "Ceci, we shouldn't coddle them. Let's arrange for Elliot and Jonathan to spend time abroad to build some resilience. It'll

too little, Nathaniel. Besides, Elliot's just regained his health, and Jonathan still keeps

།

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

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

"Hmm?"

breath. "Remember, it's you and me for the rest of our lives. Sometimes I feel like I'm

composed husband was jealous of his own

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

eyes darkened, a storm gathering behind

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

a break for it, then

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

the door. "There are plenty of spare rooms

his effortless strength. With a gentle shove, he

clicked, the deadbolt turned, and darkness enveloped

the windows,

light, snow glare slicing through the curtains and painting the room in

an inch away. She could count the fine stubble dusting

made her trace a finger over that faint roughness, then

Nathaniel's brows twitched.

fluttered open,

even closer until

Her voice came out in a whisper, pressed tight between

his eyes again, and sighed. "Stay. Just a

her best friends a

his arms and mumbled, "Give

he could be, warmth and weight wrapped around her like an

when were you this attached? I

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

laughed and ruffled his hair, dark strands

a busy day ahead,"

after you hit the mall with

her head. "That's it.

you buying?” he asked,

Mom, and something