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.

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

Brork desperately wanted to flee, but Knott Estate's guards surrounded him on all sides.

"You can go ahead and try!" Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a similarly terrifying aura, one that matched Martin's intensity.

"He's a divine grandmaster! Mr. Watson is also a divine grandmaster!"

Everyone was astonished. Divine grandmasters were the most formidable beings

in the world, capable of single-handedly opposing entire armies.

However, such powerful individuals were exceedingly rare.

In all of Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin had been the only divine grandmaster.

Now that Hendrick had also ascended to the Divine Realm, it was no wonder everyone was so shocked.

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

Hendrick smiled and said, "Indeed, not only did I fully recover from my injuries, but I also broke through the bottleneck and entered the Divine Realm. Do you still think I can't protect Mr. Wilder now?"

Martin's expression turned cold. "Mr. Watson, even though you've entered the Divine Realm, you've only just broken through. You're no match for me, so I suggest you think it over carefully."

Hendrick snorted. "There's nothing to consider. I won't allow anyone to harm Mr. Wilder."

"Then, you've brought this upon yourself. Don't blame me for being ruthless," Martin growled before launching a punch at Hendrick.

Hendrick quickly countered with a punch of his own.

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

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

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

Vol

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

Hendrick immediately spat out a mouthful of blood mid-air.

"Father!" Abigail cried out in shock, rushing forward to support him.

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

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

"Mr. Watson, sacrificing yourself is pointless. I won't stop you if you leave right now, but that kid is doomed." Martin sneered, then turned to Sebastian.

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Upon hearing this, Martin smirked mockingly. "I really don't know where you get your confidence from, brat. You're at death's door, yet you still talk tough!"

Heather approached, her eyes filled with fury as she glared at Sebastian.

She spat venomously, "No one has ever laid a hand on me since I was a child. You're the first. I will make you wish for death over life! As for your wife and godmother, I'll ensure that they suffer fates worse than death too!"

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

Almost instantly, Sebastian moved aside.

His figure blurred like a ghost. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Heather, gripping her neck tightly.

Heather's face instantly turned 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 Sebastian, which should have killed him, but he remained completely unscathed.

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

Still, 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 that formidable.

Sebastian could be a grandmaster at most. As a divine grandmaster himself, that was merely a slightly stronger ant.

Sebastian's eyes gleamed with a cold light as he stared at Heather and said icily, "You have some nerve, Heather, threatening me with my wife and godmother!"

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

"Your father is nothing but an ant in my eyes! He's not even worth fearing!" Sebastian scoffed.

"Damn, this guy is way too arrogant! He actually dared to call Mr. Knott an ant. He has no idea what he's up against!"

"Exactly! The divine grandmaster is one of the most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What a joke! Knott Estate's people sneered, mocking Sebastian. s

Even Hendrick and Abigail thought Sebastian was being too arrogant. It was fine

to boast, but there needed to be a limit; otherwise, it would just make him a laughingstock.

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

continued to grab Heather by the

feet away. She landed heavily on

Heather was furious, nearly

kill him

Heather. I'll first cripple your cultivation, then

full of disdain. "You're just an

show you the strength of this ant!" Martin roared, charging at

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

a terrifying surge of energy erupted from Sebastian.

blood mid-air as his eyes filled

What!

was stunned, unable to

divine grandmaster; he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was

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

her eyes

paralyzed with fear. She never expected that her father, whom she had believed to be nearly invincible, would be so easily overpowered by Sebastian.

gasped, struggling to

no consequence to you. All you need to know is

had said this earlier, everyone would have thought he was boasting. But now, not

move from Sebastian. To the

toward Heather, who instantly

to do?" Heather stammered, trying to sound defiant. "I'm warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld Sect. My mentor is Bertha Erikson! If you dare to touch

flick of his wrist, Heather was

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

her toward him effortlessly. This display of power was far

Heather by the

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

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

will never let you get away

"I thought you had some brains, but it

"Even now, you don't understand what kind of being

she wouldn't be able to

the Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect! She has

her mentor,

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

to make this father-daughter duo

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

just ants,"

don't underestimate them,

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

carrier pigeons and their giant birds that people

hours had passed, and still no sign

mentor won't be

the Netherworld Sect's once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice. If you kill me, the Sect will never let

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

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

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

strong

before, they would have dismissed it as

him severely injured Martin in a single move-it

do you have any last words before

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

die."

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

"I'm just still too young and made a terrible mistake in a moment of weakness. I truly know I was wrong now. Please give me a chance to change. I'll devote myself to you and serve you well as your

gone into acting with those skills. Let's set

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

doing! It was Sean acting on his

with me," Heather

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

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

intent.

belongs to s

quickly denied, "It

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

turn us against

that forcing

simply killing them

survivor would live

giving you one

eyes were full of

He didn't want to die, but he also couldn't bear to

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

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

you just rob a

comfortably for a lifetime. One million gold coins was a huge

I can just

pay!" Martin gritted his teeth, feeling as if

amount of gold, Sebastian only

Sebastian ten notes, each

his word and

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

Hendrick to

ask you for a favor,"

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

not only healed his wounds, which saved his life, but also helped him

Hendrick considered

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

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

wasn't a professional artist, his drawing

Wilder, is the woman in the picture your wife?" Abigail

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

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

had always been confident in herself, but after seeing the portrait, her confidence

in the drawing

matching 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 him

stayed at the chamber, waiting for updates. He also

some people to take

assigned Brork to protect her

terrifying power first hand, Brork

was completely subdued, with no

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

just can't swallow this

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

hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an outstanding

this marriage today and then ask the Stonebrook family to deal with that little bastard!"

stepped

family had arrived in large numbers, bringing an abundance

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

man of about 26 years old. Though his appearance was average, he had an impressive presence; this

Mr. Camden, your arrival truly graces our humble Knott Estate," Martin said with

slightly and said, "Mr. Knott, you're too

led the father and son into the

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

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

impolite to keep staring at

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

not angry at all. In fact, she felt quite

the young mistress of the Stonebrook family,

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

place among the four great

Denzel smiled a

"My

once not

at first sight for him.

he lost

his appetite and many.

I became anxious,

Cóntent

his hands, and

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

smaller,

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

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

was not enough, making them extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and Heather heard about the Purification Pills, their eyes lit

could cleanse the body, improve physical constitution, extend life, and greatly enhance a

significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their training

are you satisfied with the Stonebrook family's

satisfied, actually," Martin quickly

you agree

For him to be interested in

inside. With the future title of

setting it for a year later. Martin then mentioned Sebastian to

recently provoked someone whose strength is formidable and who is extremely arrogant. It's

region, there aren't many people who could cause trouble for you. Who might this person be?" Denzel asked

scoundrel named

commoner.

once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me.

and insisted 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 this not just to reveal how despicable he is, but also to be upfront

mind, we can call off the engagement, Mr.

eyes. "I heard about this incident too, but I

Heather. I don't mind. It

for understanding," Heather

already knew about Sebastian seeing her naked. Given the Stonebrook

bringing it up herself, she hoped to handle

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

as we got engaged, he demanded that I sleep

He then tried to force himself on me,

the table in front of him. "Heather, don't worry. Anyone who dares to bully my woman

very strong. Even my father couldn't defeat

should be under 30 years

There are also herbs and pills

he's in his 20s, but his

least at the early pinnacle

real age is

he just an early-stage divine grandmaster? That's nothingChapter

Heather and Camden's engagement spread quickly, surprising

of the southern region, Camden would typically only marry into one of the other three great

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

it didn't seem that odd. Although Heather's family background wasn't on

were remarkable. The Netherworld Bell test showed her potential at five

was a genius with boundless potential

compensated for her comparatively

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

Heather, were equally disheartened, with their hopes

Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything

from Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast amount of

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

now to boost the cultivation of those around him

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

are getting engaged tomorrow at Knott Estate. They've sent over an invitation," Hendrick

invitations? One of them is for me,

"Yes, you're

intentions-it was nothing more than an attempt to use

are you

so if I don't go, wouldn't I be letting

hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely not sincere it's clear they want

in agreement. "My father is right. You mustn't

walking right into

a bunch of petty clowns.

so careless. know you're strong, but the Stonebrook family has

Hendrick warned.

to .net

remained unmoved. "I appreciate your concern,

just clowns. They're not worth worrying

they leave me alone, fine. If they dare provoke me,

ie

four major families in the southern region,

"Mr. Wilder, please listen

cook up something else next

them sooner rather than later,Chapter

approached the entrance of

a colorful gown, with a veil partially hiding her stunning beauty-it was Kaitlyn,

something you need from me?" Sebastian

Sebastian nodded.

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

tell me

flatter yourself. I just happened to run into you and thought I'd give you a friendly warning,"

to care so much about me. Could it be that you've

dreaming." Kaitlyn scoffed and

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

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

No more advice,

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

the atmosphere was festive

powerhouse, the Netherworld Sect had shown great respect by sending Korbin and his daughter

all, by the end of today, she would be

pleased, and his face was beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning

seen and

Sebastian.

had been keeping tabs on Sebastian's

at that moment, "Mr.

Lock down all the exits once he enters. Make sure he doesn't escape," Camden

be able to get away, even if he

"By the way, has

ran into some issues and likely won't make it today. But with the

nodded again

that moment, Sebastian and his companions

exclaimed in surprise when

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

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

said, "This place isn't exactly a dragon's

coldly. "Stop playing dumb. Since you've come today,

today next year will be your

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

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

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

because he came to

Knott's reputation. Mr. Camden would never let him live. I can't tell

Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian.

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

cultivators don't care about such things. If you want to

laughed and his smile was

"What are you laughing

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

woman? You've

it. This guy must be

he had done as Mr. Camden asked, he might have had a slim chance to live. But insulting

Everyone nodded in agreement.

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

get angry just yet. Hear me out. I

been practicing

cultivation technique, one that

male energy to

One day,

me into her room, and tried to seduce

"Shut up!"

turned pale and quickly interrupted Sebastian while snapping, "Stop

"Mr. Camden, he's just slandering Heather on purpose. You can't believe a word he

I don't believe him. This

you have?" Camden

saying earlier? Heather wanted to absorb male energy through a sinister technique and tried to seduce me,

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

worry. No matter what he

what I didn't expect was that she was using an evil cultivation technique to absorb my essence and even my bone marrow. Afterward,

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

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

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

guy has ulterior motives. Don't fall

and she began to feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into his mind as he wondered, "Could this guy

Camden ordered coldly. Whether Sebastian

verify everything as soon as the engagement banquet

Sebastian, releasing a powerful aura that felt as vast and overwhelming

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

Korbin and Hendrick felt apprehensive. While they were also divine grandmasters, there were clear differences in

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

mockingly and said, "Camden, I originally thought you had some sense in you, but you're a fool Youre allowing this malicious woman to manipulate you

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

and by the way, I left a few scratch marks on

words and instinctively covered her chest with her hand. In truth, Sebastian was just bluffing; those

However, Heather's reaction

everyone stunned. Upon realizing she

tricked, Heather

lies! I swear I'll cut out your tongue and feed it to the

a fool, and he was infuriated by the

one of the four major families of the southern region,

a middle-stage divine grandmaster.

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

of concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But

out to grasp Sebastian's neck. Just as it seemed he would succeed, Sebastian suddenly countered, reacting faster and landing a punch directly into Septimus's

resounding sound,

out a pained

chased him down and

"What?"

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

was beyond

shocked. Not long

person, perhaps at most a warrior. After all, if he were a grandmaster or divine grandmaster, why would he

you. If you release Septimus

from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him,

his eyes filled

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

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

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

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

own eyes, and breaks both his

Camden, isn't gouging out his eyes and breaking his hands a

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

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

place isn't some death trap. Why shouldn't I

didn't realize your strength was so formidable,

Stonebrook family

out your eyes and breaking your hands is

lightly and replied, "Ms. Gardner, I appreciate your kindness,

not in the

know it's hard to accept, but

than to die.

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

both eyes and hands was a fate worse than

at

"Septimus!"

of the Stonebrook family

rage as he shouted,

satisfied until I torture you for

cripple his cultivation for

He was already walking toward Sebastian,

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

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

pinnacle stage of divine grandmaster, but it's said that Trey has the

so quickly before; this is

Everyone nodded in agreement.

catch the sword!" Camden shouted,

immediately drew it from its sheath. A sharp, clear

blade resonated through the air, unleashing a wave

surrounding temperature seemed to plummet, leaving everyone feeling as though they had fallen into an icy abyss. Their hearts were quickly filled with

the Godslayer Blade of the

family proudly stated, "That's right. This is our Stonebrook family's Godslayer Blade. Our ancestors once roamed the world with this sword, and with it, they rarely met an equal.

expected Camden

even

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

Sebastian,

closed her eyes, unable to

man who had taken her

herself preferring it to be

to know Sebastian a bit more, she even started to develop some feelings for him. This was why she would always instinctively step in whenever he was in danger—she simply didn't want

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

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

he swung his sword, a blinding

the energy within a few miles surged violently, creating an oppressive

with weaker cultivation slumped to the

capture Sebastian alive, so

about to strike, Sebastian suddenly moved, reaching

and stop the Godslayer Blade technique

of the expected sight of blood and

"How is this possible?"

disbelief. Everyone present was equally

his bare hand! This is

channeled his energy, trying to pull the Godslayer Blade out of Sebastian's grip. He

of his spiritual energy,

he was jolted by

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

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

finger trembled as he pointed at Sebastian. "You actually dared to kill two of our family's elders! Do you have a

you can kill me, I can also kill you.

you. I'm the heir to the Stonebrook family. Do you dare to kill

imagine. They are filled with masters of unparalleled skill. My future father-in-law is one of

really are made

You're the idiot! Your whole family is!" Heather shouted angrily

sneered. "You're about to die, yet you still dare to shout at me. If that's

to kill us?"

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

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

end, his voice was

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

down on him and thought that he was lying. However, after

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

think you can fight us alone? Hand over the Godslayer Blade technique and come to my house to admit your wrongs. Perhaps then, we might let you live. Otherwise, I guarantee you won't even have a grave to be

in a

dare!"

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

looked at him with disdain. He took a step

weighed down on everyone present. Those below

grandmasters struggled to remain standing, their

him!" Camden commanded

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

fray. Instead, he used

hand, a tremendous energy burst forth. There was a deafening boom, and the grandmasters coughed out blood as they were sent flying. Before they even hit the

from the Stonebrook family had been

The

was terrifying.

the ground, and her face became pale

Martin rushed toward Heather. He

leapt into the air, attempting to

way little Jonathan stepped forward to shield the nervous clerk and decided to

will ever happen again," Nathaniel said, his voice quiet yet carrying the weight

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

finally breathe. Relief spread through her limbs like warm

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

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

"Thank you," she murmured,

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

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

Jonathan slipped a hand into the miniature pocket of his blazer and drew out a sleek matte card. Holding it up, he added,

of thunder. Jaws dropped, eyes widened, and the boutique fell

knew each ensemble Ivy had chosen started at well over ten thousand, yet this

card, uncertainty flickering across

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

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

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

off, sweeping the garments from velvet hangers into

the showroom, the other employees watched, envy shining through their

the down payment

more.

Jonathan was buying,

Ivy guided Nathaniel

is a mountain of

over eight million." s

never have taken a job at

necessary," Jonathan said, firm as bedrock.

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

at the numbers in disbelief.

us." Ivy presented the card with both hands, as though

matching courtesy. "Ms. Ivy, I truly appreciate

clerk finally set

he indicated a

marble. "Pass it on to whatever gentleman

her head sent her ponytail swishing across her shoulders. "Oh, no, I can't, really

apairof

until now, spoke in his low, effortless baritone. “You protected Jon today. Compared with that, a

bill, Jonathan had delivered a lightning-fast briefing about

with crisp shirts, tailored trousers, and

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

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

privacy of his own mind. Dad hardly knows Ms. Kennedy, and Mom's best

Ms. Kennedy certainly trusts you,"

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

mood darkened like

a reassuring tug. "Dad, Mom actually asked me to purchase a suit a

fib, it was only because

more like an adult compared to

Cecelia? She would never delegate adult shopping to

figured

blinked,

comes to social-grade lying, you're still rough around

so fast, and the realization sent a tremor of

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

forced a civil smile. "Why would I be?" he countered, voice calm

for you. She skipped you completely. That proves she

opened, then snapped shut.Am I showing it

“And exactly where

Jon shrugged as if

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

restroom door stayed shut far too long. Taking Elliot

hard, she went searching

belongs to s

almost

arms loaded with shopping bags bulging

have you two been? And what on

intent on inspecting the

said smoothly.

excuse had been painfully clumsy, so Nathaniel was patching the hole as fast as he

nice. I was starting to wonder why you'd

Jonathan gaped, utterly bewildered. When have I ever been

Jonathan a

to carrying the constipation

I guess I've been skimping

moment Cecilia understood what was happening, concern flooded her eyes. She slipped an arm around Jonathan's small shoulders and drew him into a full- bodied embrace that smelled

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

a child, nursed him through colic

rush to his cheeks until his whole face

confessed the problem, never imagining the confession

been ages since Cecilia had

I drink more water. It isn't that

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

won't do. Maybe

said it with earnest gravity, the way

lies you could invent, you picked constipation. Now Mom believes

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

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

tapped at lightning speed, and ordered suppositories plus half a pharmacy's worth

the time they reached home, a courier stood at the gate like a summoned genie, parcel in hand. Cecilia placed the small box

don't be embarrassed. If you're not sure how to use them,

plastic-wrapped suppositories, despair

near this particular battlefield. He shook his head so hard his hair

I can manage

course you can. You can handle anything." She ruffled his hair, every gesture brimming with pride

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

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

"Okay."

clutched the box like contraband and bolted down the

brother's retreating and, though he didn't quite know why, felt sweat break across his

doesn't look

beside him, fixed him with a mild but warning stare.

surprise

hands. “Come

have to take tons of super-cool photos of

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

photoshoot ended,

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

to take root, she sent them daily snippets of her life, including short clips of the boys chasing sunlight

often to check on

seemed to find

you and the children be able to come

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

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

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

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

Jonathan and Elliot collapsed onto their beds,

room fell into a rare hush, holding only Cecilia and Nathaniel

against the couch, eyelids drooping, intent on stealing five minutes of calm when

"Ceci."

surprise. "What

all we're doing today?"

do you mean?" Confusion knitted her

eyes.

full weight of his displeasure sit plainly on his face. Cecilia finally read the room. Something inside Nathaniel

her face to his, worry eclipsing her earlier

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

she could speak

arms

swift, possessive

her against his chest, as though staking a

have to

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

flared across Cecilia's face. Her blush deepened as she tried to twist

If Elliot or Jonathan walks out

atop her hair as if

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

"Not babies? They're only

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

past her irritation.

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 give us more space for,

regained his health, and Jonathan still keeps

།

for Jonathan,

his finger brushing her burning cheek. “You're being terribly

"Hmm?"

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

composed husband was jealous of

"Of course, the kids outrank

darkened, a storm gathering behind

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

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

as Cecilia reached the bedroom and tried to swing the door shut, Nathaniel planted one hand against the panel, his voice low and teasing. "Why lock me out? Are you really

the door. "There are plenty of spare rooms

he slipped inside, scooped her up again, and kicked the door shut behind

clicked, the deadbolt turned, and darkness

windows, but inside,

in a burst of white light, snow glare slicing

than an inch away. She could count the

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

Nathaniel's brows twitched.

open, hazy

awake?” he murmured, drawing her even closer

voice came out in

by a fraction, closed his eyes again, and sighed. "Stay. Just

promised her best friends a full

mumbled, "Give me a few

Cecilia realize how clingy he could be, warmth and weight wrapped around

this attached? I

mouth. "I was younger. Didn't know

laughed and ruffled his hair, dark strands springing up

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

"Ceci, after you hit the mall with your friends,

shook her head.

he asked, still

Mom, and something

His tone carried a note of suspicion wrapped

"Nope."

had never shown the slightest interestin which dress of coat she bought yet this morning he fussed over every hanger she touched, as if

darkened by the heartbeat. He gently pried her fingers loose, voice low and

sensed the heaviness under the words but misread the cause. He just hates it when I leave too quickly. With that

once the door clicked shut behind her. Nathaniel lay staring at the ceiling until the silence felt

quiet hallways,

1.

spirited Jon and Elliot off to

Alex the Dunce! You can say all that crap because you're an idiot-half a brain short of being human!" Conrad shouted, his voice cracking with rage. "If you had even a

could think the Wolfsbane

grin widened. "Baroness Wolfsbane," he called. "Conrad here just called you an idiot with half

face went pale, then burned red. He spun toward the Baroness.

and humiliation. Her own kin had mocked her-Beatrix and his husband, Conrad and then Annabella, her so-called pride, had done

all people, it was Alex-the outcast,

But seeing Sofina step forward with

least this one

you!" she thundered. "You're cowards! Every last one of you! From this moment on, Sofina will handle

The room fell silent.

Grandma," she

Beatrix a smug

a sneer. "Go on, Sofina -try all you want. When you fail-and you will-you'll drag the rest of us down

thousand of you. She's fighting to lift this family up, while you bury it in arrogance

turned crimson. "You're the half-slave here, Alex -the real embarrassment of this family! You think Sofina's some

even the Eden Group will want that collaboration. I believe in the Baroness's dream—and I believe

you..." he turned toward Beatrix, eyes narrowing, "you just sit here sneering. Tell me, Beatrix-what's your real problem? Do you not believe in your grandmother, or are you just like your husband-thinking your own grandmother's got half a brain? That

"No! That's not what I meant! I just think it's impossible for

realistic-you're being a coward. You've already surrendered before the fight even started. That's not realism, Beatrix-that's disappointment dressed up as

Envious?" she snapped. "You're a fool if you think any

sound that filled the room. "Then let's make this

think I'm scared? Name your

eyes gleamed. "I heard the Baroness gave you that manor outside the main estate. If Sofina pulls this off, that place is ours foever. You move into our home, and

"But if Sofina fails, I want both of you out of the

half-smile. "Then let's

"Count me in too!

gaze on her, raising a brow. "Alright.

lifted. "I won't lose. But fine-I'll play along. What do you

me a half-slave, how about this—if

You're really digging your own grave, loser! Fine-I'll take

Felicia said. "If you lose, I

"Fine," he said calmly. "But if I win, you'll accept

laughed, a cruel sound. "You really think you can win this? I've already recorded the bet and sent the document to the government registry. It's official now.

he said. "I like it when everyone

at them. She couldn't

thing-whether the Wolfsbane family could actually secure that collaboration

roared. "Sofina, you have three days to negotiate and close the deal. That's all. Meeting

the window. "You really think Grandma trusts me with the

"Trust? No. Desperation?

shot him a look. "That's supposed

someone who hasn't met this family." Sofina

bet on your victory. Isn't that

arched a brow. "You really think

who's got guts and who's

"And what

"Then I'll finally fit right

spent the entire night refining. Her eyes

drove the sleek black luxury car they'd won from Nikolaus-a machine so rare in Winchester that

glide across the car's polished hood, “we should return this car. It's too extravagant

hand casually resting on the wheel. "Maybe it's too fancy for a gardener like

deputy of the Wolfsbane Group-it's perfect. Your grandmother and mother

can."

glancing at him. "You really think this

than okay. It's a sign, Sofina. We're on our way up. And when this is over, maybe we'll have a new mansion to

half anxious, half amused. "I wish I had

need it," Alex said, his grin widening. "You've got me. That's enough. Come on, Sofina. Shoot for the moon; even if you miss, you'll land

the Eden Group's towering headquarters, its glass walls gleaming

luck," Sofina whispered

her door. "With me here, your luck's already doubled," he said lightly

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couldn't help but laugh. For a moment, her nerves eased. She wished

two-hundred-story tower and felt something empty out inside her-like a room with the furniture

into the sky like a polished god. The idea that

a beggar asking a

challenge in front of the whole house. There was no

Sofina slowed her pace. The lobby felt like a courtroom-every seat occupied by nobles from

conversations, their voices low but tense, each waiting for

The sight said

all every one

of them was hono

same thing: a

What on earth are you doing

and found Heinrich standing with Katarina Rosenheim,

lips tightened the way a judge's

sentence.

a thousand times-get this sort of woman away from my sight. How could you let her walk in here?" Heinrich bowed his head like a man forced to swallow bile. "I'm sorry, Katarina. I tried. I truly did. I don't understand how she keeps turning up.

fool? Even your grandmother couldn't get a deal with Eden

when a security drone glided into

shoved by a guest-he forced her out into the entrance area.

the footage,"

projected the recording. Heinrich's hand clamped around Sofina's arm, dragging her down the hallway while papers scattered across

straightened his collar, pulled on his gloves,

a pile of scattered

said quietly, helping her pick them up. "What

"It's Heinrich. No matter what I say, he just slips back into his arrogant

hurt you?" Alex asked, gently lifting her chin, checking

serious," she

"You know, you don't need to print everything.

like the feel of paper.

brushed his chest. "The same way I

"You really

said softly. "You cooked for me, you looked at me like I was more than data in a file. You made me feel alive again. Sometimes I think it'd be better to live

teased each other as they walked back through the glass corridor of

voice cracked the

the hell are you doing here? I told you to

froze. The color

chain that still tied her to

of control doesn't vanish overnight. Her body tensed, eyes flickering, as if waiting for his

forward, placing himself between Sofina and

"You're a guest. You have no authority

guest here-l expect to be treated like a king. Where's your manager?

a low, sharp laugh. "Keep dreaming. You're not a king- you're just another arrogant fool. A pathetic worm

Eden Group personally sent me an invitation—said I should run this place. You're a gardener. When I'm finished, you'll be out of a job.” "You can try," Alex said, calm as

brings trouble." Heinrich's eyes found a nearby figure. "Manager Wedell!"

extending a hand. "Mr. Schiller. What an honor to

let out a derisive snort. "I came here to join, yes. But somebody in your place had the nerve to try and kick me out. Frankly, Eden Group doesn't feel

would deliberately offend you. If someone attempted to remove you, tell me their name and I'll

the man. Your gardener. He insulted me and tried to throw

and spotted Alex in his Eden Group gardener uniform. His brow furrowed. "I've never seen you before. Are you pretending to be one of

thousand workers in this two-hundred-floor building. You don't know all of them—same as↑ don't know everyone

"You seem to forget your

Resources. I can fire you anytime

Schiller-apologize. Kneel and beg for

stood firm. "Why should I? He's the one who tried to throw out another guest, and he doesn't even belong to

you have any idea who Heinrich Schiller is? He's one of the brightest minds in Winchester-soon to