When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

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.

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place to hide long ago, but here

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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,

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spare me! I was lying earlier! Your wife isn't dead, and

is she? Let her go immediately!" Sebastian demanded,

where she is! We never captured her in the first

lying to me!" Sebastian snarled as he crushed Sean's shoulder

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

telling the truth, please,

sigh of relief, trusting Sean's words. Fressia's memory loss hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible she escaped through the

shouted angrily, "Sebastian, I advise you to release my cousin immediately, or I'll

didn't hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions

"You deserve to die!"

that, Sebastian snapped Sean's

forward to check, but Sean was

killed Mr. Sean! The

and Heather's murderous aura surged as well. "How dare you kill my

unleashing a terrifying aura. "She's a pinnacle

is truly remarkable! As expected of

She's reached the pinnacle Warrior

She now has

chance

20

she

unparalleled, rivaling even that of Ms. Kaitlyn from

their eyes brimming with

clenching her fist as she prepared to strike Sebastian. Just

"Hold it!"

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voice wasn't particularly loud, but it carried an undeniable authority that shook everyone to their core.

of the voice and saw a

by a

Mr. Watson!"

none other than the chairman of Holton Chamber of

what brings you to Knott Estate?" MartChapter

ordinary person. Since Sebastian wanted to handle things himself, it was clear he had confidence in himself, so Mr. Watson stepped aside with a

a new lease on life, and he was determined

at Sebastian coldly and said, "I don't know why Mr. Watson is protecting you, but

her aura again,

this? This is my power. It won't be long before I become a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're nothing

are nothing more than ants to me. You don't even qualify as one, yet you dare spout nonsense

She raised her hand and struck Sebastian with a

stood there, not moving an inch, appearing as though he was paralyzed

by this and was about to step in to save him

connected with Sebastian's chest, but he remained completely unaffected, as if nothing had

the other hand, Heather's expression changed drastically as she was filled

extended his hand, pressing it in

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

Heather was a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting Sebastian with a

forced her to her knees. This kind

but the invisible force was too overwhelming, rendering her unable

is

my strength is formidable; it's that yours is too weak," Sebastian replied, delivering a

Heather was sent flying

will make sure you die

as

city lord himself is

is done for," the Knott Estate people exclaimed excitedly, as seeing a divine

to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning

an ant in the face of a divine grandmaster

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

but Knott

Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a similarly terrifying

a divine grandmaster! Mr. Watson is also a divine

astonished. Divine grandmasters were the most formidable

of single-handedly

powerful individuals were

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

that Hendrick had also ascended to the Divine

the Divine Realm!"

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

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

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

brought this upon yourself. Don't blame me for

countered with a punch of his

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

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

Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently

Vol

advantage, throwing punch after punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized

spat out a mouthful of blood

shock, rushing forward to

you before that you're no match for

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

I won't stop you if you leave

why you dared to make trouble at

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

filled with fury

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

finished speaking, a terrifying killing intent erupted from Sebastian, causing the surrounding temperature to

Sebastian moved

the blink of an eye, he was in front of Heather, gripping her

to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was that

brutal death!" Martin shouted, both shocked and furious. He was startled by

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

a grandmaster at most. As a divine grandmaster

gleamed with a cold light as he stared at Heather and said icily,

enraged, Heather tried to maintain her composure as she said,

but an ant in my eyes!

guy is way too arrogant! He actually dared to call Mr. Knott an ant. He has no idea

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

was being too arrogant. It was

to be a limit;

then let Heather go and face me in a duel. Let's see what you're really made

wish!" Sebastian responded. He continued

landed heavily on the ground, coughing up a mouthful

Heather was furious, nearly

him outright! I want to torture him

first cripple your cultivation, then break your limbs. After that, Heather can take her time tormenting you to death!"

face full of disdain. "You're just

strength of this ant!" Martin roared, charging at Sebastian

felt as though his punch had struck an indestructible metal, making his fist go numb. He tried to retreat upon realizing something was terribly wrong,,

of energy erupted from Sebastian. With a deafening sound, the energy blasted

of blood mid-air as his eyes filled with disbelief and

What!

was stunned, unable to believe what they were

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

incredible power! I knew Mr. Wilder was a genius at pill refinement, but I never imagined his combat prowess would be

was in awe, and her eyes

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

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

of no consequence to you. All you need to know is that you are nothing but ants in

this earlier, everyone would have thought he was boasting.

from Sebastian. To the rest

then turned his gaze toward Heather, who instantly

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 me, she will hunt you down and kill

flick of his wrist, Heather was unable to resist and was suddenly

manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further than 10 feet

feet away, and Sebastian still managed to pull her toward him

by the neck once

Heather asked, both angry

the face and sneered. "What can you do now that I've laid a hand

panicked. "My mentor will never let you

you had some brains, but it seems that you're

that?" Heather asked while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't understand what kind of being you've provoked. You keep threatening me with your mentor-how stupid can you

Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you because, in my eyes,

Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect! She has unfathomable

help from her mentor, Bertha, while Sebastian stood

now that Fressia hadn't been captured. With her level of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss. So now he had no reason to worry

was determined to make this father-daughter

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

ants,"

don't underestimate them, Mr.

It wasn't arrogance but

Sect wasn't far from Knott Estate. With the speed of carrier pigeons and their giant birds that people could ride, they

two hours had passed, and still no sign

mentor won't be coming,"

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

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

me, fine.

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

confidence was this? How strong did one have to be to have

they would have dismissed it as bluster, and not even

injured Martin

you have any last words before

so 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

die."

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

was wrong

with those skills. Let's set the fact

after my godmother, had her beaten severely, and even

doing! It was Sean acting

to do with me," Heather quickly tried to distance

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

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

intent.

belongs to s

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

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

you trying to turn us against

agreed, thinking that forcing them to choose would

than simply killing them

survivor would live with

one minute to decide.

full of fear

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

go, and

give you a chance. I want one million

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

ten thousand gold coins were enough for someone to live comfortably for

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

teeth, feeling as if

amount of gold, Sebastian only asked

after, Martin handed Sebastian ten notes, each worth 100 thousand

and

was merciful, but because he wanted to take his time

Sebastian followed Hendrick to the Holton Chamber of

to ask you for a favor,"

replied, "Mr. Wilder, there's no need to be so formal. Just tell me what

wounds, which saved his

was a debt that Hendrick considered a second chance

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

find someone." Sebastian requested paper

wasn't a professional artist, his

the woman in the picture your

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

flashed in Abigail's eyes. It was

herself, but after

in the drawing

matching her own beauty.

circumstances

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

stayed at the chamber,

to arrange for some people to take care

to protect her

first

of refusal. He was completely

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

swallow this humiliation!" HeatheChapter

"Are you willing to

without hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an outstanding

this marriage today and then ask the

daughter then stepped out

large numbers, bringing an abundance of betrothal

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

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

arrival truly graces our humble Knott Estate," Martin said

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

need for that; it's our honor. Please, come in." Martin led the father and son into the sitting

saying, "I've long heard that your daughter is as beautiful as a goddess, and

reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his

impolite to keep staring at Ms. Knott.

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

smile. She was not angry at all. In fact,

the young

advance by

even secure a place among the

Denzel smiled a

said, "My son

Knott once not

love at first sight

he lost his

his appetite and many.

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

Cóntent

his hands, and the servants immediately opened

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 antique paintings, a box of aged wine, and a

box, though smaller, contained dozens of

a box of top-grade gemstones, a box of premium

family had truly gone all out.

even internal consumption was not enough, making them extremely scarce in the market. When

improve physical constitution,

their constitution, accelerated their training speed,

proudly, "Mr. Knott, are you satisfied

satisfied,

that mean you agree to their marriage?" Denzel

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

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

parties quickly settled on the wedding date, setting it

is formidable and who is extremely

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

named Sebastian Wilder. He's just

commoner.

once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none

I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm telling you this not just to reveal how despicable he is,

we can call off the engagement, Mr.

about this incident too, but

I don't mind. It

for understanding," Heather forced out a couple of

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

herself, she hoped

him. But what I never expected

we got engaged, he demanded that I

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

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

Even

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

There are also herbs and pills that extend life

in his 20s, but his real age could be far

is at least at the

real age is

just an early-stage divine grandmaster?

of Heather and Camden's engagement spread

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

decent status as the daughter of Holton's Knott Estate,

Although Heather's family background wasn't on par with the daughters of the four great families, her looks were

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

a genius with boundless potential and

and talent compensated

envious and even jealous of Heather. After

those who secretly admired Heather, were equally disheartened, with their hopes seemingly

the news, but he paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed

million gold coins from Martin, Sebastian invested

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

the cultivation of those around him

rest. One day, after finishing his pill refinement session, Hendrick

engaged tomorrow at Knott Estate. They've sent over an

One of them is for me, I assume?"

"Yes, you're

an attempt to use the Stonebrook family's influence to eliminate

asked, "Mr. Wilder, are you planning to

an invitation, so if I don't go, wouldn't I be letting them down?" Sebastian replied

said, "Mr. Wilder, I think it's best if you don't go. Martin and 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

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

walking right

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

you're strong, but the Stonebrook family has many powerful figures. If you go you're bound to

Hendrick warned.

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your concern, but those people

clowns. They're not

me alone, fine. If they dare provoke me,

ie

the four major families in the southern region,

listen

they'll cook up

them sooner

of

veil partially hiding

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

Sebastian nodded.

word that the Stonebrook family plans to kill you at the

been waiting here just to tell me

into you and thought I'd give you a friendly

to care so much about me. Could it be that you've fallen for me?" Sebastian

scoffed

if Ms. Gardner says so, then it's surely true.

hope as long as you're alive. With your talent, you're destined to become a peerless force in the

up. No more advice, please,"

to his doom. All they could probably

Knott Estate, the atmosphere was festive and filled

by

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

his face was beaming. To have Heather a woman both

side-Heather's body had already been seen and touched by

Sebastian.

tabs on Sebastian's movements,

that moment,

he enters. Make sure he

able to get away, even if he sprouts

satisfaction. "By the

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

nodded again

that moment, Sebastian and his companions entered Knott

he doing here?" Korbin exclaimed in surprise when

taken aback. She had already warned Sebastian about the Stonebrook family's plan, yet he still showed

You actually had the guts to come. I can't decide if I

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

snorted coldly. "Stop playing dumb. Since you've come

mocking smile. "Brat, today next year will be your death

a chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out your

the invitation in his hand and said, "You invited me to your engagement party. I came here to

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

is such an idiot. He thinks that just because he came to congratulate the

never let him live. I can't tell if this

aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian.

"Today is your engagement party. Killing someone might

care about such things. If you want to live today, the

this, Sebastian laughed and his

are you

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

woman? You've got some

it. This guy must be

Mr. Camden asked, he might have had a slim chance to live. But insulting Ms. Knott? Now he's probably wishing for death to be

Everyone nodded in agreement.

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

One day, shevited

into her room, and tried

"Shut up!"

while snapping, "Stop spouting nonsense and tarnishing my

slandering Heather on purpose. You can't believe a word

This guy

do you have?"

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

He's just upset that I broke off the engagement with him, so he's trying to slander me.

hand and said, "Don't worry. No

her. But what I didn't expect was that she was using an evil cultivation technique to absorb my

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

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

all up! Even if an examination proves my innocence,

"Camden, this guy has ulterior

began to feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into his mind as he wondered,

coldly. Whether Sebastian was telling

Heather, Camden planned to verify everything

powerful aura that felt as vast

aura alone is enough to make me almost suffocate. This is truly impressive," the onlookers said as their eyes filled

Hendrick felt apprehensive. While they were also divine grandmasters,

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

no fear. He smirked 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

or I'll make sure you wish you were dead!" Camden snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut up, but I'll still keep talking. Heather is nothing more than a worn-out shoe

left a few scratch marks on her chest because I got a bit

In truth, Sebastian was just bluffing;

However, Heather's reaction

everyone stunned. Upon

Heather

I'll cut out your tongue and

fool, and he was infuriated by

major families of the southern region,

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

released aura alone made it hard for anyone nearby

looked on with faces full of concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there

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

sound, Septimus' arm

a pained scream

movement, Sebastian chased him down and grabbed

"What?"

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

was beyond

Not long ago, Sebastian had participated in

all, if he were a grandmaster

underestimated you. If you

and enraged, and she yelled, "Sebastian, he's from the Stonebrook family! If

also approached Sebastian, his eyes filled with

forward. "Mr. Camden, can you do me a favor? I'll

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

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

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

eyes, and breaks both his

replied, "Mr. Camden, isn't gouging out his eyes and breaking his

I consider myself rather kind for offering this. This is my bottom line!" Camden declared in a tone that left no room

I warn you? Why did

some death trap. Why shouldn't I

"I didn't realize your strength was

Stonebrook family

your eyes and breaking your hands is the best outcome

and replied, "Ms. Gardner, I appreciate

not in the habit

it's hard to accept,

miserably than to die.

wanted to say something, but in the

losing both eyes and hands was a fate worse than death. Rather than

were slim, at least

"Septimus!"

of the Stonebrook

was seething with rage as he shouted, "Sebastian Wilder, how dare

I won't be satisfied until I torture

cripple his cultivation for

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

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

be truly unfathomable. He's

pinnacle stage of divine grandmaster, but it's said that Trey has the ability to fight beyond his level, comparable

level Sebastian's cultivation is? He struck so quickly before; this

Everyone nodded in agreement.