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.

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

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which could save a lot of energy

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In less than half an hour, it was ready. Hendrick was stunned when Sebastian presented the pills to him.

"Goodness, this is a second-grade medication. I didn't expect that you're a second-grade alchemist, Mr. Wilder. It's an honor to meet you." Hendrick politely bowed down low toward him, full of respect.

The way Abigail looked at Sebastian took a change as well, her eyes filled with admiration. There was even an odd light in her eyes, and her face blushed unwittingly.

"Are second-grade alchemists amazing?" Sebastian asked, puzzled.

As there were only a handful of alchemists in Coreland, he never found out his alchemy level.

Hendrick replied, "Of course, they are. It's incredibly rare to find an alchemist, and every one of them are very noble.

"All bigger sects and families are spending a lot of money to recruit them, and they enjoy generous benefits if they work for the royalties.

"Furthermore, second-grade alchemists are even harder to find. The head alchemist of Netherworld Sect is their fourth great-elder, Bertha Erikson. She's a second-grade alchemist."

"There's only one third-grade alchemist in Starfire Empire, and he's the imperial chaplain. His status is high, and even the king has to respect him," Abigail added.Chapter 648

Now that Sebastian already knew where the advanced stage three technique was and the way back home, he planned to return home and explain everything to Fressia.

Before he even reached the door, he already sensed something amiss. The door was missing, and pieces of wood were scattered around.

His instinct told him that there was trouble, so he bolted over as fast as he could.

Upon entering the yard, he saw blood on the ground, and the unease in his heart amplified.

"Jenna! Fressia!" he shouted while dashing into the house.

One of the rooms was a complete mess, and there were also bloodstains. There was even a large hole on the roof.

"Jenna! Freesia!" He dashed back to the yard and continued shouting their names, but nobody answered.

Hence, he utilized his spiritual senses. The next second, he turned to the haystacks nearby and was over there in a flash. Parting aside a bunch of dry weed, he found Jenna.

Her face was covered in blood, and her breathing was barely noticeable. She already slipped into a deep coma, and her life was hanging on a thread.

Hurriedly, Sebastian pressed his palm against her and injected his spiritual energy into her to treat her injuries.

His spiritual energy had strong healing effects. In seconds, Jenna's breathing gradually stabilized, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"You're back, Sebastian." Jenna's voice was very weak, but her expression took a great change the next second. "Sebastian, run! The men from Knott Estate want to kill you!"

"Don't worry, Jenna. They can't do anything to me. Tell me what happened. Where's Fressia?" Sebastian implored anxiously.

Although he and Fressia were from different camps and were even enemies, they were husband and wife before she recovered her memories, and they have feelings for each other.

"I don't know where she is, either." Jenna briefly told him what happened.

The men dragged Fressia into the room with indecent intentions, but Jenna had

no idea what happened later. There was a fight, and then, she heard a loud bang.

Jenna was in the yard and only heard someone saying, "After her!"

Afterward, everything was quiet.

Later, she crawled into the house, dragging her exhausted body, but there was nobody inside. All she saw was a hole on the roof Worried that the men from the Knott Estate would return, she hid between the haystacks and passed out unwittingly. s

"Martin and Heather Knott, I'll make sure you die a horrible death!" Sebastian clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming coldChapter 649

"Don't cry, and rest assured, Jenna. I won't strike unless I'm confident, but I can promise you that I'll bring Fressia home," Sebastian assured.

Time was crucial in saving a life, not to mention that Fressia was gorgeous. In the hands of those inhumane men, it wasn't hard to imagine the torture she'd have to go through in their hands.

Therefore, she must be saved as quickly as possible. Any minute later meant that she would suffer more.

For now, Jenna's condition was stabilized. Unfortunately, her legs were broken. Even after Sebastian had given her an Ultimate Nourishing Pill, she'd still need a few days to recover.

Sebastian was ready to return Jenna to the room and then save Fressia when he heard sounds of hooves from outside the door. He looked outside and saw dust rolling as a group of stocky bandits headed toward his house on galloping horses while carrying weapons in their hands.

The chief was a tall and burly skinhead. With a chubby face and eyes as big as golf balls, he looked ferocious and intimidating.

At the sight of them, Jenna's face fell. "Oh, no! They're the bandits from Mount Blitzen, and their chief is Brork Gantz. Run, Sebastian!"

In this world, many bandits claimed mountainous areas to be the chiefs, and Mount Blitzen was the closest bandit lair to this village.

To the kind and innocent villagers, bandits were more terrifying than the nobles. Although the nobles would also intimidate them and even steal the virginities of brides, they would usually return the women to their families after they were done with them.

However, bandits were different because they often murdered and plundered. It was common for them to violate young women and abduct the pretty ones to be their wives. Once they were bored of them, they would kill them.

Due to this, bandits were akin to devils in the villagers' eyes, and the fear they held for bandits was deeply instilled.

Undoubtedly, Sebastian wasn't afraid of the bandits, and he waited for their arrival silently.

Their house was not located at the entrance of the village, but the bandits headed straight for them and entered their yard.

"I heard that there's a beautiful bride in this house. Bring her out here and show me," Brork directly announced the reason that he had gone there.

Although Fressia had only been there for a short time, everyone who saw her would be stunned, and her beauty was already known far and wide.

After hearing news of her, Brork had brought his men here to bring her back for their own enjoyment.

Anxiously, Jenna fell to her knees. "Mr. Gantz, the men from Knott Estate have abducted my goddaughter-in-law."

"You're lying! Search the house!" Brork wouldn't be taken in so easily. Upon his order, the bandits behind him hopped off their horses and headed for the house. s

"Stop right there!" Sebastian bellowed out of the blue, and everyone froze.

"Don't be rude, Sebastian. Apologize to Mr. Gantz now!" Jenna berated sternly Then, she flashed Brork a smile, "Mr Cantz hChapter 650

"Get on my knees for him? He doesn't deserve it. Get up, Jenna. There's no need to be afraid of them," Sebastian said.

The bandits were enraged, charging at him ferociously. Some even raised their swords, ready to cut him to pieces.

Jenna couldn't bear to watch and could already imagine Sebastian's terrible death.

On the other hand, Sebastian didn't move a muscle or dodge. Brork simply thought that he was too frightened to move and sniggered.

The next second, swords landed on Sebastian, but there was no bloody scene.

Everyone merely heard a loud boom as a terrifying energy erupted from Sebastian's body. In an instant, the terrifying energy shattered the swords, and the bandits were thrown off, spewing out blood and dying before even hitting the ground.

"What?" After seeing this scene, Brork was flabbergasted, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

The men he had brought with him were the elites amongst his henchmen, and they were all warriors, including the second-in-command of the bandits, who was a pinnacle warrior.

Sebastian had killed all of his men solely by releasing his energy. This was a fearsome strength, and Brork reckoned that not even a grandmaster might be capable of it.

"You're a grandmaster!" Brork's face was full of shock. "Why is there a grandmaster in a small village?"

Sebastian raised his head at him and said indifferently, "You've successfully enraged me, and the price to pay is death."

"What arrogance!" Brork snorted. "So what if you're a grandmaster? I've been the king at Mount Blitzen for more than two decades. The Knott Estate has tried to take me down many times but to no avail. Why do you think I could achieve this?"

Suddenly, he jumped and gave Sebastian a palm through the air.

A huge wave of energy blasted toward Sebastian, who was unfazed and composed. With a wave of his hand, an even greater energy erupted from him.

Along with another loud bang, Brork's attack was repelled, and the remaining force struck him without stopping.

As though struck by lightning, Brork was blasted away by the energy and threw up blood, his eyes filled with shock.

There was a thud as Brork landed heavily on the ground after he was blasted off more than 30 feet away. The impact was so strong that it created a concave in the ground.

Sebastian's eyes were impassive, and with a flash, he was right in front of Brork. Quick and silent, he moved like a ghost.

Brork almost wet his pants as he begged for his life on his knees in panic. "Please spare me. I was wrong. Please let me off."

"Bandits have done all kinds of evil, violating women, plundering, and many other heinous deeds. You deserve death, and I'll rid the people of such a wicked many today Sebastian said. s

Right before he struck, Brork said anxiously, "Please hold on and listen to me, sir. Although I'm a bandit and have done many wrong, I usually plunder and rarely kill.

"Furthermore, I rob the rich and hardly harass the villagers. Please let me off. I promise I'll never do it again."

"I'm missing a henchman now. Are you able to obey me unconditionally?" Sebastian asked.

"Y-Yes, master!" Brork didn't dare to disobey. He had succumbed to Sebastian's strength and had no thoughts of defying him.

Meanwhile, Jenna was utterly flabbergasted by the scene before her eyes. She knew that Sebastian was strong because he coChapter 651

"You can refuse, but I'll kill you right now," Sebastian said coldly.

"I'll go! I'll go, okay?" Brork almost cried. Not going meant death, but going also meant death. It was just supposed to be a simple mission, so how did things get so unlucky for him?

The two of them rode their horses at full speed and soon entered Holton, heading straight for the Knott Estate. Upon arriving at the entrance, they dismounted and barged right in.

"Hold it!" the guards immediately shouted harshly.

Sebastian acted as if he hadn't heard them and continued walking straight ahead.

"How dare you trespass on Knott Estate? You're courting death!"

Enraged, the guards drew their swords and slashed at Sebastian.

Sebastian ignored them, leaving Brork no choice but to intervene and send the guards flying.

The fallen guards were both shocked and furious, and they quickly called for help. Hearing the commotion, more people from the Knott Estate rushed out.

"Sebastian Wilder!"

Many recognized him immediately since Heather had been seen showing him around Knott Estate not long ago.

However, they were also aware that Sebastian had fallen out with their young lady, so they angrily shouted, "How dare you barge into Knott Estate?"

"Tell Martin to get out here!" Sebastian shouted fiercely.

"How dare you disrespect the city lord! You're asking for it! Seize him and bring him to Mr. Knott for punishment!"

The leader of the guards commanded, and a group of them charged at Sebastian. Sebastian stood still, making no move to fight back.

Brork was internally groaning. He knew all too well that if he didn't act, Sebastian wouldn't hesitate to kill him. So, he reluctantly braced himself and joined the fray.

He was a grandmaster. Even though he was injured, he was more than capable of handling these guards. Each strike sent several flying, and not a single one could get close t Sebastian s

The leader was furious. "You're Brork Grant, chief of the bandits from Mount Blitzen, aren't you?

"How dare you cause trouble at the Knott Estate! You've got some nerve! Guards, kill him!"

The Knott Estate guards were ranked by level. The ordinary guards weren't even considered warriors; only the squad leaders had that status.

In addition, there were silver-armored guards, all of whom were warriors, with the squad leaders being mid to advanced-level warriors among them.

At the leader's order, a group of silver-armored guards charged at Brork. But a grandmaster was still a grandmaster, even wounded, he was not someone regular warriors could match. s

They quickly fell one after another.

"You're courting death!"

The leader was enraged. He suddenly leaped into the air and struck down at Brork with his palm.

Brork was caught off guard and hurriedly raised a fist to block the attack. A resounding bang followed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying.

It was clear that the leader was also a grandmaster. He then approached Sebastian with an air of arrogance.

"So, you managed to get Brork on your side. That's impressive, but if you think you can storm the Knott Estate by relying on him, you're far too naive."

"Rely on him?"

Sebastian smirked. "I have never relied on anyone but myself. Brork is merely my slave."Chapter 652

Heather had just joined Netherworld Sect and was still a newcomer. Nevertheless, she often wasn't present at the sect, which somewhat surprised Sebastian.

What he didn't know was that Heather joined the sect mainly to have Bertha help treat her illness. As for cultivation, she didn't really need to rely on the sect because she had a family-legacy technique that was nearly as good as what the Netherworld Sect offered.

Moreover, she had been practicing it since childhood, so switching to a new technique would be more trouble than it was worth.

Heather stormed over, brimming with fury. "Sebastian, you've got some nerve! How dare you trespass into Knott Estate and show disrespect to my father! Today, I'll personally chop your head off!"

When Sebastian saw Heather, his eyes flashed with a hint of anger.

Heather had drugged him. While he was unconscious, she had used evil methods to extract his spiritual energy, blood essence, and even bone marrow, all before throwing him off a cliff.

If not for his strong cultivation and resilient body, he would have died. He had not forgotten this grudge.

He hadn't immediately sought revenge on Martin and Heather because he was still searching for the third stage of his technique and a way home, so he endured it for the time being.

But to his shock, this father-daughter duo had crossed the line by targeting Jenna and Fressia. They had simply pushed him beyond his limits.

"Heather, it was one thing for you to harm me, but why go after Jenna and my wife? They're just ordinary people," Sebastian demanded sharply.

Heather sneered. "They're just two lowly commoners. I was already merciful enough to not kill them."

At that moment, Martin also walked out. "Heather's right. Sebastian, I'm surprised you're still alive after everything, and you don't even look injured.

"If I were you, I'd have found a place to hide long ago, but here you are, handing yourself over."

Sean and others followed behind Martin. He turned to Heather and said, "Heather, there's no need for you to dirty your hands. Just stand aside and watch-I'll kill him myself."

"Fine, but don't let him die too easily. I won't be satisfied unless he suffers," Heather said coldly.

"Don't worry. I promise he'll enjoy every bit of it!" Sean assured with a cruel grin. He then looked at Sebastian and said, "If you kneel down and beg for mercy now, maybe I'll let you keep your corpse in one piece, you brat."

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that tears were streaming down his face. "Please, spare me!

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

where she is! We never

snarled as he crushed Sean's

her, but she suddenly went wild! She broke through the roof, and escaped. We chased her

the truth,

affected her abilities; it

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

looked at Sean. "Even if you didn't hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions toward her. Not to

"You deserve to die!"

that, Sebastian snapped Sean's

check, but

Mr. Sean! The nerve of

surged as well. "How dare you kill my

immediately advanced toward Sebastian, unleashing a terrifying aura. "She's a

truly remarkable! As

pinnacle Warrior level

She now has

real chance

20

she turns 18."

Ms. Kaitlyn

of admiration, their eyes brimming

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

"Hold it!"

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shook everyone to their core. Heather feft a jolt of fear and instinctively

turned toward the source of the voice and

by a young

Mr. Watson!" someone

other than the chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He was accompanied by his

what brings you to Knott Estate?"

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

had given him a new lease on life, and he was determined

Mr. Watson is protecting you, but anyone who goes against Knott Estate

she spoke, she unleashed her aura again, making the guards around her feel incredibly

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

responded with a mocking smile, "Even grandmasters are nothing more than ants to me. You don't even qualify as one, yet you dare spout

furiously. She raised her hand and struck Sebastian with

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

this and was about to step in to save him when he

with Sebastian's chest, but

hand, Heather's expression changed drastically as she was

his hand,

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

present was stunned. Heather was a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting

hand, he had forced her to her knees. This kind of power was just

struggled to stand, but the invisible force

is your

yours is too weak," Sebastian replied, delivering a slap

smack echoed as Heather was sent

I will make sure you die

as he charged toward

lord himself is

as

retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning himself in front of Sebastian.Chapter

he was a grandmaster, Brork was 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

but Knott Estate's

try!" Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a similarly terrifying aura, one that matched

grandmaster! Mr. Watson is also a divine

Divine grandmasters were the most formidable

world, capable of single-handedly opposing entire

such powerful individuals were

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

the Divine Realm, it was

the Divine Realm!"

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

you've only just broken through.

to consider. I won't

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

a punch of his

explosion echoed as a terrifying force erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave hit those

the powerful energy, while Martin only

entered the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick

Vol

after punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck

out a mouthful of

cried out in shock,

with satisfaction. "I told you before that you're no

"Even if I'm not your match, if you insist on

you if you leave

I see why you dared

know where you get your confidence from, brat. You're at death's door, yet you still talk

approached, her eyes filled with fury as

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

terrifying killing intent erupted from Sebastian, causing the surrounding

instantly, Sebastian

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

never expected Sebastian's strength to be so terrifying. What confused her even more

shouted, both shocked and furious. He was startled by Sebastian's

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

could be a grandmaster at most. As a divine

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

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

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

guy is way too arrogant! He actually dared to call Mr. Knott an

beingsan existence, and he dares to

and Abigail thought Sebastian was being too arrogant. It

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

Heather go and

responded. He continued to grab Heather by the

feet away. She landed heavily on

Heather was furious, nearly

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

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

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

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

his fist go numb. He tried to retreat upon realizing something was terribly wrong,, but it was already

erupted from Sebastian. With a deafening sound, the energy

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

What!

to believe what they

he had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed

refinement, but I never imagined his

and her eyes sparkled as she watched, momentarily

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

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

to know is that you are nothing but ants

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

a single move from Sebastian. To the rest

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

do?" Heather stammered, trying to sound defiant. "I'm warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld Sect. My

sneered at her words. With a flick of his wrist, Heather was unable to resist and

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

and Sebastian still managed to pull her toward him effortlessly. This display of power was

grabbed Heather by the neck

both angry and terrified. Her eyes betrayed her

and sneered. "What

will never

gave a mocking smile. "I thought you had some brains, but it

now, you don't

Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you because, in my eyes, she's nothing

Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect! She has

for help from her mentor, Bertha, while Sebastian

people wouldn't pose a threat to her even

was determined to make this

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

ants," Sebastian replied

them, Mr.

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

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

had passed, and still

won't

Netherworld Sect's once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice. If you

have let you

me, fine. But if they do,

sect as casually

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

heard him before, they would have dismissed it as

him severely injured Martin in a single move-it was

do you have any last words before you die?" Sebastian

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

die."

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

know I was wrong now. Please give me a chance to change. I'll devote myself to

Let's set

sent people after my godmother, had her beaten severely, and even tried to humiliate my wife. Such malice-how could I

doing! It was Sean acting on his

It had nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried to distance herself from

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

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

intent.

belongs to s

denied, "It

definitely either one of you.

you trying to turn us against each

thinking that forcing them

than simply

all, the survivor would live with the guilt

one minute to decide. IfChapter

full of

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

maybe we can negotiate. Let us go, and just

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

Why don't you just rob a

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

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

pay!" Martin gritted his teeth, feeling

large amount of gold, Sebastian

Sebastian ten notes, each worth 100 thousand

and left

Heather-not because he was merciful, but because he wanted to take his time to

followed Hendrick

ask you for

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

for Sebastian had grown even deeper. Sebastian not only healed his wounds, which saved his

was a debt that Hendrick

alchemist, with immeasurable strength

Sebastian requested paper and a pen,

a professional artist, his drawing was remarkably

is the woman in the picture your

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

eyes. It was hard not

herself, but after seeing the

in the drawing

matching her

explained the circumstances and timing

I'll send people to find her immediately. I'm sure we'll have news soon," Hendrick assured

at the chamber, waiting for updates. He also

people to

he assigned Brork to protect

Sebastian's terrifying power first hand, Brork didn't

was completely subdued, with

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

just can't swallow

and asked, "Are you willing to

without hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an

and then ask the

daughter then stepped out to greet their

had arrived in large numbers, bringing an abundance

head of the Stonebrook

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

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

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

led the father and son into the sitting room and

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

the compliment, Mr. Stonebrook." Heather appeared slightly shy. But the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden

reprimanded, "Camden, it's impolite to keep

and quickly stood up, saying, "I'm sorry,

bashful smile. She was not angry at all. In fact, she felt quite pleased

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

surely advance by leaps and bounds, making it only a

a place among the four great

Denzel smiled a

"My son

once not long

love at first sight for him.

he lost his

his appetite and many.

over her. As his father, I became

Cóntent

he clapped his hands, and the servants immediately

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,

smaller, contained

family's betrothal gifts include 880 thousand gold coins, a box of top-grade gemstones, a box of premium medicinal herbs, some

truly gone all out. The gold coins alone amounted to 880

extremely scarce in the market.

the body, improve physical constitution, extend life,

accelerated

proudly, "Mr. Knott, are you satisfied with the Stonebrook

satisfied, actually," Martin

you agree to their marriage?" Denzel

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

shy, but she was overjoyed inside. With the future

parties quickly settled on the wedding date, setting it for

provoked someone whose strength is formidable and who

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

interjected, "It's a scoundrel named

commoner.

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

advantage of the situation and insisted I take off my clothes before he would treat me. At the time, I was powerless and had no way

we can call

about this incident too, but I didn't know the

don't mind. It

understanding," Heather forced out

clever strategy; many people already knew about Sebastian seeing

up herself, she hoped to

marry him. But what I never

engaged, he demanded that I sleep with

He then tried to force himself on me, but

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

very strong. Even my father

under 30 years old. How could

added, "As cultivators improve their skills, their lifespans increase. There are also herbs and pills that extend

may look like he's in his 20s, but his real

is at least at the early pinnacle stage of diving grandmaster,

real age is definitely well

an early-stage divine grandmaster?

Heather and Camden's engagement

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

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

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

five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn and

genius with boundless potential and unimaginable future

beauty and talent compensated for her

of Heather. After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's daughter-in-law was

who secretly admired Heather, were equally disheartened, with

mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything

coins from Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast amount of herbs for

of the cultivation technique- whether by stealth or

to boost the cultivation of those around him once he got

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

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

invitations? One of them is

nodded. "Yes, you're

intentions-it was nothing more than an attempt to use the Stonebrook family's influence

asked, "Mr. Wilder, are you planning

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

and Heather both hate you to the core

is right. You

right

of petty clowns. There's nothing to

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

Hendrick warned.

to .net

unmoved. "I appreciate your concern, but those

They're not worth worrying

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

ie

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

please listen to

things can't be avoided. If they're out for revenge, they'll cook up something else next time even if

them sooner rather than later,Chapter

of Knott Estate, a woman suddenly

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

Gardner, is there something you need from me?" Sebastian asked. "Are you heading to the engagement

Sebastian nodded.

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

just to tell me this?" Sebastian asked

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

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

dreaming." Kaitlyn scoffed

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

as you're alive. With your talent, you're destined to

is made up. No more advice,

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

atmosphere was

Netherworld Sect had shown great respect by sending Korbin and his daughter to

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

woman both stunning and neredibly talented was something that would inspire envy in

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

Sebastian.

been keeping tabs on Sebastian's movements,

moment,

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

is in place. He won't be able to get away, even if he sprouts wings," the subordinate

the way, has my

Denzel 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 in

Sebastian and his companions

he doing here?" Korbin exclaimed

was also taken aback. She had already warned Sebastian about the Stonebrook family's plan, yet he still showed up. Was he walking into

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

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

you've come today, don't

wore a mocking smile. "Brat, today next

chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out your own eyes, and break your own

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

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

such an idiot. He thinks that just because he came to congratulate the couple, Mr. Camden would

Knott's reputation. Mr. Camden would never let him live. I can't tell if this guy is naive or just plain

the people present, aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about Sebastian. Despite everything Sebastian

engagement party. Killing someone might

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

his smile was full of

furious. "What are you laughing at,

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

woman? You've

lost it. This

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

seventh elder, Septimus Stonebrook stood

don't get angry just yet. Hear me out. I was simply speaking the truth. You don't know

been practicing

cultivation technique, one that

male energy to

One day, shevited

me into her room, and tried to seduce

"Shut up!"

while snapping, "Stop

he's just slandering Heather on purpose. You can't

course, I don't believe him. This guy

you have?" Camden

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

quickly turned to Camden and said, "Camden, he's lying! He's just upset that I broke off

her hand and said, "Don't worry. No matter what he says, I won't believe

an evil cultivation technique to absorb my essence and even my bone marrow. Afterward, she threw me off a cliff. If I hadn't been lucky, I wouldn't

my woman right in front of

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

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

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

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

Whether

planned to verify everything as soon as the

aura that felt as vast and overwhelming as the sea,

divine grandmaster? Just the aura alone is enough to make me almost suffocate.

apprehensive. While they were also divine grandmasters,

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

originally thought you had some sense

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

a few scratch marks on her

hand. In truth, Sebastian was just bluffing; those marks would have healed

However, Heather's reaction

stunned.

Heather

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

wasn't a fool, and he was

was one of the four major families of the southern

middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was truly

released

faces full of concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there was little they could do; they were powerless to stop the Stonebrook family from

Just as it

resounding sound, Septimus' arm shattered

out a pained scream and staggered

swift movement, Sebastian chased him down and grabbed

"What?"

stage divine grandmaster like Septimus had been defeated in

was beyond

shocked. Not long ago, Sebastian had participated in

a warrior. After all, if he were a grandmaster or divine grandmaster, why would he bother with

underestimated you. If you release Septimus now,

"Sebastian, he's from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him, you won't even

his

do me a favor? I'll have him

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

Camden found her even more enticing than he had

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

gouges out his own eyes, and breaks

gouging out his eyes and breaking his hands a

myself rather kind for offering this. This is my

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

isn't some death trap. Why shouldn't I come?" Sebastian

didn't realize your strength was so formidable,

The Stonebrook family

eyes and breaking your hands is

lightly and replied, "Ms. Gardner, I appreciate

the habit

it's hard to accept,

to five miserably than

say something, but in the end, she only gave

for a strong person, losing both eyes and hands was a fate worse than death. Rather than living worse than a dog,

chances were slim, at

"Septimus!"

of the Stonebrook family erupted

seething with rage as he shouted, "Sebastian Wilder,

I won't be satisfied until I torture

his cultivation

was already walking toward Sebastian,

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

be truly unfathomable. He's probably at

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

what level Sebastian's cultivation is? He struck so quickly before; this is definitely going to be

Everyone nodded in agreement.

catch the sword!" Camden shouted,

and immediately drew it from its sheath. A

blade resonated through the air, unleashing a wave of terrifying

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

Godslayer Blade of the

This is our Stonebrook family's Godslayer Blade. Our ancestors once roamed the world with this sword, and with it, they rarely met an equal. As long as one wields the Godslayer Blade, their combat

expected Camden to carry the Godslayer

not even

Godslayer Blade was a renowned magical artifact, said to

here was Sebastian, empty-handed-what

her eyes, unable to bear

resented the man who had taken her virginity, but after calming down and reflecting, her hatred had

that old scoundrel instead, so she found herself preferring it to be Sebastian. At least Sebastian was young

she even started to develop some feelings for him. This was why she would always instinctively step in whenever he was in danger—she simply

Sebastian's strength far surpassed hers, and he didn't need

to kill Sebastian were the Stonebrook family. Not

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

that instant, the energy within a few miles surged violently, creating an oppressive atmosphere that weighed

cultivation slumped to the ground while

so his sword's target was

Sebastian

death!" Trey sneered, his expression filled with cruelty. To try and stop the Godslayer Blade technique with one's bare

Sebastian's palm. However, instead of the expected sight of blood and mangled flesh, the sword stopped dead in its

"How is this possible?"

equally

bare hand! This is insane!" "What level is this guy? How can

Godslayer Blade out of Sebastian's

With a slight exertion of his spiritual energy, Trey instantly let go of the s go of the sword

he was