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

Spirit Gathering Formation.

Beneath the cauldron was magma,

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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angrily, "Sebastian, I advise you to release my cousin immediately, or I'll have you cut into a thousand pieces, leaving you

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killed Mr. Sean!

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

Sebastian, unleashing a terrifying aura. "She's

truly remarkable! As expected of

She's reached the pinnacle

She now has

chance

20

before she

unparalleled, rivaling even that of Ms. Kaitlyn

was full of admiration, their eyes brimming

she prepared to strike Sebastian. Just then, a commanding voice

"Hold it!"

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an undeniable authority that shook everyone to their core. Heather feft a jolt of fear and instinctively

the source of the voice and saw a

by a young

Watson!" someone

none other than the chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He was accompanied by his daughter,

brings you to Knott

it was clear he

given him a new lease on life, and he was determined not to let anyone

and said, "I don't know why Mr. Watson is protecting

aura again, making the

become a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're

me. You don't even qualify as one, yet you dare spout nonsense in front

for it!" Heather shouted furiously. She raised her hand and struck

not moving an inch, appearing as though

and was about to step in to save him when he

Sebastian's chest, but he remained completely unaffected, as if

drastically

and then extended his hand,

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

after hitting Sebastian with

distant press of his hand, he had forced her to her knees. This kind of power

but the invisible force was too overwhelming, rendering her unable to

be! How is your strength

my strength is formidable; it's that yours is too weak,"

as Heather was sent

will make

as he charged toward

himself is

as seeing a divine grandmaster take action was a

smirked with disdain, ready to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning

nothing more than an ant in the face of a divine grandmaster like

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

flee, but Knott Estate's guards surrounded him on

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

grandmaster! Mr. Watson is also a divine

astonished. Divine grandmasters were the

of

such powerful individuals were exceedingly

of Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin had been

Divine

the

injuries, but I also broke through the bottleneck and entered the Divine Realm. Do you still

only just broken through. You're no match for me,

to consider. I

yourself. Don't blame me for being ruthless," Martin growled

with a punch of

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

a few steps by the powerful energy, while Martin only wavered slightly, clearly

was inevitable, given that Martin had entered the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently broken through. It certainly left a

Vol

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

spat out a

shock, rushing forward

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

the blood from the corner of his mouth and said coldly, "Even if I'm not your match, if you insist

if you leave right now, but that kid is

dared to make trouble

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

her eyes filled with fury as she

has ever laid a hand on me since I was a child. You're the first. I will make you wish for death over life! As for your wife and godmother, I'll ensure that they suffer fates worse

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

instantly, Sebastian

In the blink of an eye, he was

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

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

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

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

Heather and said icily, "You

was both frightened and enraged, Heather tried to maintain her composure as she said, "Let

but an ant in my eyes! He's

to call Mr. Knott

is one of the most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to

thought Sebastian was being too

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

let Heather go and

He continued to grab Heather

away. She landed heavily on

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 slowly for days. Only

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

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

of this ant!" Martin roared, charging at Sebastian

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

Sebastian. With a deafening sound, the energy blasted Martin

mouthful of blood mid-air

What!

to believe what they were

but Sebastian was unharmed and instead sent

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

her eyes sparkled

never expected that her father, whom she had believed to

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

consequence to you. All you need to know is that you are nothing but ants

have thought he was boasting. But now,

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

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

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

her words. With a flick of his wrist, Heather was unable

knew that a divine grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further than

feet away, and Sebastian still managed to pull her

grabbed Heather by the neck once

you doing, Sebastian?" Heather asked, both

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

both furious and panicked. "My mentor will never let you get away with this!"

you had

do you mean by that?" Heather asked while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't understand

you. Even if your mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't

Elders of the Netherworld Sect!

had pleaded for help from her

already knew by 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

was determined to make this father-daughter

Sebastian and whispered, "Mr. Wilder, the Netherworld Sect is full of experts. They have

ants," Sebastian

underestimate them, Mr.

wasn't arrogance but confidence, confidence

Sect wasn't far from Knott Estate. With the speed of carrier pigeons and their giant

passed, and still

won't

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

I wouldn't have let you

Netherworld Sect doesn't come after me, fine. But if they

as casually as if he were talking about slaughtering a

was stunned-what kind of confidence was this? How strong did one have to be to have

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

just witnessed him severely injured Martin in a single move-it

any last

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

die."

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

I was wrong now. Please give me a chance to change.

gone into acting with those skills. Let's

and even tried to humiliate my wife. Such malice-how could I ever

wasn't my doing! It was

was driven by lust. It had nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried

for her. When it all happened, Heather was at the Netherworld Sect. She didn't know anything about

If it wasn't her, then it must've been you."

intent.

belongs to s

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

one of you. So, you

turn us against each other?

silently agreed, thinking that forcing them to choose

than simply killing

the survivor would live with the guilt

giving you one minute to decide.

full of

words. He didn't want to

go, and just name your price- anything you

said, "Alright. I'll give you a chance. I

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

comfortably for a lifetime. One million gold

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

gritted his teeth, feeling as

the large amount of gold, Sebastian only asked for gold

handed Sebastian ten notes, each worth 100

word and

was merciful, but because he wanted to take

Sebastian followed Hendrick to the Holton

ask you for a favor,"

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

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

a debt that Hendrick considered

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

someone." Sebastian requested paper and a

Sebastian wasn't a professional artist,

Wilder, is the woman in the

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

in Abigail's eyes. It was hard not to

herself, but after seeing the portrait, her confidence

in the

matching her own

the circumstances

find her immediately. I'm sure we'll

at the chamber, waiting for updates. He

to arrange for some people to take care of

Brork to

terrifying power first hand,

He was completely

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

can't swallow this humiliation!" HeatheChapter

asked, "Are you willing to marry

"Mr. Camden is

settle this marriage today and then ask the Stonebrook family to deal with

then stepped out to

the Stonebrook family had arrived in large numbers, bringing an

man, Denzel Stonebrook, the head of the Stonebrook family and one of the

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

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

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

in." Martin led the father and son

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

Heather appeared slightly shy. But the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never left her, like they were practically glued

quickly reprimanded, "Camden, it's impolite to

stood up, saying, "I'm

showed him a bashful smile. She was not angry at

region's four major families. If Heather could become the young

access to the Stonebrook family's cultivation resources, her strength would surely advance by leaps

might even secure a place among the four

Denzel smiled a

said, "My

Knott once not long

love at first sight for

lost

his appetite and many.

of sleep over her. As his father, I became anxious,

Cóntent

his

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 of

smaller, contained dozens

Stonebrook family's betrothal gifts include 880 thousand gold coins, a box of top-grade gemstones, a box of

all out. The gold coins

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

improve physical constitution, extend life, and greatly enhance a

these pills significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their training speed, and even helped them

you satisfied with the Stonebrook family's

Extremely satisfied, actually," Martin

agree to

him to be interested in my daughter is

inside. With the future title of daughter-in-law of the Stonebrook family,

setting it for a

we've recently provoked someone whose strength is

who could cause trouble for you. Who might this person be?"

scoundrel named

commoner.

Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later, when my illness flared up, that

treat me. At the time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm telling you this not

you mind, we can call off the

about this incident too, but I

worry, Heather. I don't

you for understanding," Heather forced out

of her clever strategy; many people already knew about Sebastian seeing her naked. Given the Stonebrook

she hoped to handle

him. But what I never expected was that the scoundrel was nothing but a beast. He's

he demanded

kind of woman and naturally refused him. He then tried to force

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

is very strong. Even my father couldn't

"I heard he should be under 30 years

There are also herbs and pills that

20s, but his real age could be

That brat's cultivation is at least at the

age is definitely well

he just an

Camden's

families of the southern region, Camden would typically

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

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

five rings, placing her on the same level as

a genius with boundless potential

compensated for her

After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's daughter-in-law was like ascending to the heavens in a single

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

news, but he paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want her even if she was offered without a

Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast amount of herbs

the third stage of the cultivation technique- whether by stealth

boost the cultivation of those around him

periodically to rest. One day, after finishing

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

is for me, I assume?" Sebastian

nodded. "Yes, you're

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

are you

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

think it's best if you don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely

agreement. "My father is right. You

walking right

petty clowns.

but the Stonebrook family

Hendrick warned.

to .net

remained unmoved. "I appreciate your concern, but

They're not worth

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

ie

of the four major families in the southern region, even stronger than the Netherworld Sect. They shouldn't be

Wilder, please listen to us and

avoided. If they're out for revenge, they'll cook

them

and his group approached the entrance of Knott Estate, a

hiding her stunning beauty-it

Sebastian asked. "Are you heading

Sebastian nodded.

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

waiting here just to tell me

yourself. I just happened to run into you and

didn't expect you to care so much about me. Could it be that you've

Kaitlyn scoffed and turned to

so,

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 persuade

mind is made up. No more

heads, thinking Sebastian was marching to his

was festive and filled with

Netherworld Sect had shown great respect by sending Korbin

After all, by the end of today, she would be the future daughter-in-law of the Stonebrook family-who would

beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning

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

Sebastian.

keeping tabs on

at that moment, "Mr. Camden, Sebastian has

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

place. He won't be able to get away, even if

in satisfaction. "By the

head ran into some issues and likely won't make it today. But with the family's third elder and the seventh elder here, dealing with that brat

again

moment, Sebastian and his companions

Korbin exclaimed in surprise when he spotted

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

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

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

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

mocking smile. "Brat, today next year will be

right after. "Don't say I didn't give you a chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out your own eyes, and break your own hands, I'll spare your

invitation in his hand and said, "You invited me to your engagement party. I came here to congratulate you, so I'm your guest. Yet,

invited you here just to kill

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

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

Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian had done to her, seeing him in danger made her

"Today is your engagement party. Killing someone might bring

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

Sebastian laughed and his

"What are you

Camden, I really don't get it. There are so many good women out there. Why

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

This

Mr. Camden asked, he might have had a slim chance to live.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

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

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

practicing an

cultivation technique, one that

energy to enhance

One day, shevited

into her room, and tried to

"Shut up!"

interrupted Sebastian while snapping, "Stop spouting nonsense

just slandering Heather on purpose. You

believe him. This guy has slandered my

you

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

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

"Don't worry. No matter what he

I couldn't resist and ended up sleeping with her. But what I didn't expect was that she was using an evil cultivation technique to absorb my essence and even my bone marrow. Afterward, she threw me off a cliff. If I hadn't been

right in front

time was with me. If you don't believe me, you can have

horrified. "Camden, don't listen to him! He's making it all up! Even if an examination proves my innocence, it'll still

"Camden, this guy has ulterior motives. Don't

Heather for a long moment, and she began to feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into his mind as he wondered, "Could this guy be telling

standing around and cripple him!" Camden ordered coldly. Whether Sebastian was telling the

Camden planned to verify everything

a powerful aura that felt as vast and

enough to make me almost suffocate. This is

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

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

fear. He smirked mockingly and said, "Camden, I originally thought you had some sense in you, but

"You tell me to shut up, but I'll still keep talking. Heather is

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

Sebastian was

However, Heather's reaction

stunned. Upon

tricked, Heather was

bastard! Even now, you're spouting lies! I swear I'll cut

and he was infuriated by the

the four major families of the southern

was a middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was

released aura alone made

worry. But there was little they could do; they

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

a resounding sound, Septimus' arm shattered

Septimus let out a pained

swift movement, Sebastian chased him down and

"What?"

stage

strength was beyond

Not long ago,

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

"I've really underestimated you.

was equally shocked and enraged, and she yelled, "Sebastian, he's from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him, you

approached Sebastian, his eyes filled with murderous

a favor? I'll have him release Septimus, and

her face was hidden, she had an

Camden found her even more enticing than he had imagined. He nodded and said,

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

out his own eyes, and breaks both

replied, "Mr. Camden, isn't gouging out his eyes and breaking his hands a bit too

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

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

trap.

your strength was so formidable, but you still

Stonebrook

imagination. Gouging out your eyes and breaking your hands is the best outcome I could negotiate for

lightly and replied, "Ms.

not in the habit of

hard to accept,

than

something, but in

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

were slim, at least Sebastian could

"Septimus!"

of the Stonebrook family erupted

he

be satisfied until I torture you for

cripple his cultivation for

need Camden's order. He was

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

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

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

cultivation is? He struck so quickly before; this is

Everyone nodded in agreement.