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."

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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.

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"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.

harm me, but why go after Jenna and my wife? They're just ordinary people,"

just two lowly commoners. I was already merciful enough to not

moment, Martin also walked out. "Heather's right. Sebastian, I'm surprised you're still

were you, I'd have found a place to hide long ago, but here you are,

followed behind Martin. He turned to Heather and said, "Heather, there's no need

I won't be satisfied unless he suffers,"

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

she? Let her go immediately!" Sebastian demanded, his voice dripping

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planned to do something to her, but she suddenly went wild! She broke through the roof, and escaped. We chased her for

the truth,

relief, trusting Sean's words. Fressia's memory loss hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible

my cousin immediately, or I'll have you cut into a thousand

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

"You deserve to die!"

that, Sebastian snapped Sean's neck with a

rushed forward to check, but Sean

killed Mr. Sean!

with rage, and Heather's murderous aura surged as well. "How

advanced toward Sebastian, unleashing a

remarkable! As

the pinnacle Warrior level at

She now has

real chance

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she

rivaling even that of Ms. Kaitlyn from the Netherworld Sect

admiration, their eyes brimming

shouted, clenching her fist as she prepared to strike Sebastian. Just then, a commanding

"Hold it!"

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authority that shook everyone to their core. Heather feft a jolt

of the voice and saw a middle-aged

accompanied by a young

Watson!"

than the chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He was

Watson, what brings you to Knott Estate?"

wanted to handle things himself, it was clear he had confidence in himself, so Mr. Watson

ready to intervene at any moment. Sebastian had given him a new lease on

why Mr. Watson is

unleashed her aura again, making

a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're nothing more than an insect.

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

asking for it!" Heather shouted furiously. She raised her hand and struck Sebastian with a powerful

merely stood there, not moving an inch, appearing as

to step in to save

Sebastian's chest, but he

drastically as she was filled

a disdainful smile and then extended his hand, pressing it in her direction from

down on Heather. She had no strength to resist and collapsed to her knees

pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting Sebastian

had forced her to her

the invisible force was

How is your strength

that yours is

loud smack echoed as Heather was

will make sure you die without a

fury as he

city lord himself

excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster take action

to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning

an ant in the face of

he had come with Sebastian, he knew that once Martin killed

to flee, but Knott Estate's guards

forward, releasing a similarly terrifying aura, one that matched

Watson is

astonished. Divine grandmasters were

of

powerful individuals

the Netherworld Sect, Martin had been

to the Divine Realm, it was

broke through to the

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.

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

nothing to consider. I won't allow anyone to harm

me for being ruthless," Martin growled before

a punch

echoed as a terrifying force erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and

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

while Hendrick had just recently broken through. It certainly left a significant gap, between them.

Vol

to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in

immediately spat out a mouthful of

in shock, rushing forward to support

told you before that you're no match for me, but

his mouth and said coldly, "Even if I'm not your match, if you insist on killing Mr. Wilder, I

sacrificing yourself is pointless. I won't stop you if you leave right

why you dared

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

filled with fury as

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

the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a chill

instantly, Sebastian moved

a ghost. In the blink of an

to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was that she had cast a forbidden technique on

death!" Martin shouted, both shocked and

subdue Sebastian. After all, no matter how talented Sebastian was, he was

divine

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

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

my eyes! He's

call Mr. Knott an ant. He has no idea what

powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What a joke! Knott Estate's people

Hendrick and Abigail thought Sebastian was being too

but there needed to be a limit; otherwise, it

if you think I'm just an ant, then let Heather go and face me in a duel.

He continued to

over 30 feet away. She landed heavily on the

Heather was furious, nearly

with rage. She struggled to her feet and shouted, "Father, don't just kill him outright! I want to torture him

glared at Sebastian and said coldly, "You heard Heather. I'll first cripple your cultivation, then

his face full of disdain. "You're

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

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

from Sebastian. With a

of blood mid-air as his eyes

What!

was stunned, unable to believe what they were

punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and instead

pill refinement, but I never imagined his combat prowess would

in awe, and her eyes sparkled as she watched,

She never expected that her father, whom she had believed to be nearly

happening! How is it possible? You're so young, how can your strength be this overwhelming?" Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend the

know is that you are nothing

thought he was boasting. But now, not

To the rest of them, they weren't

Heather, who instantly paled. Terror was evident

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 me, she

of his wrist, Heather was unable to

a distance,

pull her toward him effortlessly. This display

Heather by the neck

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

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

mentor will never let you get away with

had some brains, but it seems

while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't

wouldn't be able to save you

one of the Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect! She

for help from her mentor, Bertha, while Sebastian stood

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

make this

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

just ants,"

underestimate them, Mr.

arrogance but confidence, confidence

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

and still no sign

won't be

once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice. If you kill

calmly, "If I were afraid, I wouldn't have let you call for

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

a powerful sect as casually

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

had heard him before, they would have dismissed it

witnessed him severely injured Martin in

you have any last words before you die?"

knees before Sebastian. "Sebastian, please don't kill me. For

die."

"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

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.

into acting with those skills. Let's

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

my doing! It was Sean acting on his

do with me," Heather quickly tried to distance herself

it all happened, Heather was at the Netherworld Sect. She didn't know

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

intent.

belongs to s

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

of you.

to turn us against each

forcing them to choose

than simply killing them

the survivor would live

giving you one

eyes were full of fear

was at a loss for words. He didn't want to

go, and

moment and said, "Alright. I'll give

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

someone to live comfortably for a lifetime. One

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

his teeth,

of gold, Sebastian only asked for gold

long after, Martin handed Sebastian ten notes, each

word and left

merciful, but because he wanted to take his time

Sebastian followed Hendrick to the Holton Chamber

ask you for

need to be so formal. Just tell

his wounds, which saved his life, but also helped him break through his cultivation

a debt that Hendrick considered

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

to find someone." Sebastian requested paper and a

artist, his

is the woman in the picture your wife?" Abigail

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

was hard

but after seeing the portrait, her

in the drawing

matching her own beauty.

then explained the circumstances

find her immediately. I'm sure we'll have news

chamber,

to arrange for some people to take care of

to protect her

first hand, Brork didn't

was completely subdued, with no

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

I just can't swallow this humiliation!"

Heather and asked, "Are

is an outstanding man. Of course I'm

and then ask the

and daughter then stepped out to

Stonebrook family had arrived in large numbers,

the

average,

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

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

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

heard that your daughter is as beautiful as a goddess, and

shy. But the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his

to

of his daze and quickly stood up,

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

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

by leaps and bounds, making it only a matter of

might even secure a place among the four great ladies in

Denzel smiled a

said, "My son

not long

love at first

he lost his

his appetite and many.

sleep over her. As his father, I became

Cóntent

Denzel was done speaking, he clapped his hands, and the servants immediately opened

were followed by a box of jewelry, a box of gemstones, a box of medicinal.

pill box, though smaller, contained

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

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

constitution, extend life, and greatly

consumed by warriors, these pills significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their training speed, and even helped them break through

you satisfied with the Stonebrook family's betrothal

satisfied, actually,"

mean you agree to

man. For him to be interested in my daughter is an honor

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

the wedding date, setting it for

strength is formidable and who is extremely

there aren't many people who could cause trouble for you. Who might this

scoundrel named Sebastian Wilder. He's

commoner.

strange disease once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later, when my illness flared up, that scoundrel saved

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

mind, we can call off the

"I heard about this incident

I don't mind. It wasn't your

Heather forced out a

many people already knew about Sebastian

she hoped to handle the

"To protect my reputation, I agreed to marry him. But what I never expected was that the scoundrel was nothing but a beast.

he demanded that I sleep with

refused him. He then tried to force himself on

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

strong. Even my father couldn't

under 30 years old. How

their lifespans increase. There are

in his 20s, but his real

"That's right. That brat's cultivation is at least at the early pinnacle stage of diving grandmaster, strongerthan the eight

real age is definitely

just an

and Camden's engagement spread

families of the southern region, Camden

Estate, it was still far from

wasn't on par with the

Netherworld Bell test showed her potential at five rings, placing her on

boundless potential and unimaginable

talent compensated for her comparatively modest

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

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

paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her

obtaining a million gold coins from Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast

was to find Fressia, secure the third stage of the cultivation technique- whether by stealth or force-and

boost the cultivation

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

getting engaged tomorrow at

One of them is for me, I assume?"

"Yes, you're

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

asked, "Mr. Wilder, are you planning

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

go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely not

father is right.

right

clowns. There's nothing

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

Hendrick warned.

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appreciate your

They're not

fine. If they dare provoke me, I'll

ie

Stonebrook family is one of the four major families in the southern region, even stronger than the Netherworld

"Mr. Wilder, please listen to us

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

confront them

entrance of Knott

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

something you need from me?" Sebastian asked.

Sebastian nodded.

family plans to kill you at the banquet. Going

tell me

to run into you and

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

scoffed

Ms. Gardner says so, then it's

Mr. Wilder. There's always hope 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

up. No more

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

the atmosphere was

local powerhouse, the Netherworld Sect had shown great respect by sending Korbin

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

and his face was beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly talented was something that would

side-Heather's body had already been seen and touched by Sebastian So the only way to remove that thorn was to

Sebastian.

tabs on Sebastian's movements, and his

that moment, "Mr.

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

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

satisfaction. "By the way,

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

again in

that moment, Sebastian and his companions entered

doing here?" Korbin exclaimed in surprise

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

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

smiled lightly and said, "This place isn't exactly a

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

today next year will be your death

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

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

mind?" Camden sneered. "I invited you here

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

Camden would never let him live. I can't tell if this guy is naive or just

from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed

Camden and said, "Today is your engagement

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

and his smile was full of

immediately grew furious. "What are

so many good women out there. Why on earth

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

This guy must be

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

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

yet. Hear me out. I was simply speaking the truth.

practicing

cultivation technique, one that

male energy to enhance

day, shevited

Estate, lured me into her room, and tried

"Shut up!"

turned pale and quickly interrupted Sebastian while

added, "Mr. Camden, he's just slandering Heather on

don't believe him. This guy has

do you

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

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

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

day, I couldn't resist and ended up sleeping with her. But what I didn't expect was that she was using an evil cultivation technique to absorb my essence

angrily. "To slander my woman right in front of me... you've got

you don't believe me, you can have her checked. If I'm lying, you can do with me as you wish," Sebastian said

to him! He's making it all up! Even if an examination proves

guy has ulterior

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

ordered coldly. Whether Sebastian was telling the truth

for Heather, Camden planned to verify everything as soon

aura that felt as vast and overwhelming as the sea, making it hard for everyone

the aura alone is enough to make me almost suffocate. This is

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

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

had some sense in you, but you're a

angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut up, but I'll still keep talking. Heather is nothing more than a worn-out shoe I've already

way, I left a few scratch marks on her chest because I

his words and instinctively covered her chest with her hand. In truth, Sebastian was just bluffing; those marks would have healed

However, Heather's reaction

leaving everyone stunned. Upon realizing she

tricked, Heather was

you're spouting lies! I swear I'll

he

Stonebrook family was one of the four major families of the southern region, with all their elders

was a middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was truly

move, the pressure from his released aura alone made it hard

flashed with worry. But there was

it seemed he would succeed, Sebastian suddenly countered, reacting faster and landing a punch directly

resounding sound, Septimus' arm

out a pained scream and staggered back in

movement, Sebastian chased him

"What?"

stunned. A powerful middle- stage divine grandmaster like Septimus had been defeated in a

was beyond

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

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

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

from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him, you won't even have a grave to rest

also approached Sebastian, his eyes filled with murderous

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

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

Camden found her even more enticing than he had imagined. He

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

breaks

Camden, isn't gouging out his eyes and

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

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

place isn't some death trap. Why

your strength

Stonebrook

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

"Ms. Gardner,

the

it's hard to accept, but

miserably than to

something, but in the end, she

strong person, losing both eyes and hands was a fate worse than death.

were slim, at

"Septimus!"

members of the Stonebrook family erupted in

rage as he shouted,

won't be satisfied until

his cultivation

Camden's order. He was already walking toward Sebastian, his

presence intensified. Every footfall left a deep

Trey's cultivation must be truly

but it's said that Trey

He struck so quickly before; this is definitely going to be

Everyone nodded in agreement.