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

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After the herbs were prepared, he started making the pill right away. The chamber

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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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Sebastian

heard anything

much pain that tears were streaming down his face. "Please, spare me! I was lying

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

quickly added, "I don't know where she is! We never captured her in

Sebastian snarled as he

out from the pain. "I'm not lying, I swear! We planned to do something to her, but she suddenly went wild! She broke through the roof, and escaped. We chased her for a

the truth,

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

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

hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions toward her. Not to mention, you nearly killed my

"You deserve to die!"

snapped Sean's neck

Martin rushed forward to check, but Sean

actually killed Mr. Sean! The

surged as well. "How dare you kill my cousin? I'll have

toward Sebastian, unleashing a terrifying

is truly remarkable! As

She's reached the pinnacle Warrior

She now has

real chance

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she

Her talent is unparalleled, rivaling even that of Ms. Kaitlyn from

was full of admiration, their

to strike Sebastian. Just then, a commanding voice rang out

"Hold it!"

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

of the voice

by a

Mr. Watson!"

chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He

what brings you to Knott

handle things himself, it was clear

a new lease

don't know why Mr. Watson is protecting you, but anyone who goes against Knott Estate is as

aura again, making the guards around her feel

This is my power. It won't be long before I become a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're nothing more than an insect. If

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

shouted furiously. She raised her hand and struck Sebastian with a powerful

moving an inch, appearing as though he was paralyzed

about to step in to save him when he

connected with Sebastian's chest, but he remained

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

extended his hand, pressing

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

Heather was a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting

of his hand, he had forced her

the invisible force was too overwhelming, rendering her unable

can't be! How is your

formidable; it's that yours is too weak," Sebastian replied, delivering a slap to Heather's

smack echoed as Heather was sent flying

you hurt my daughter? I will make sure you

in fury as he

lord himself is

kid is done for," the Knott Estate people exclaimed excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster take action was

with disdain, ready to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning himself in front of

an ant in the face

he knew that once Martin killed Sebastian,

desperately wanted to flee, but Knott Estate's

releasing a similarly terrifying

Watson is also

astonished. Divine grandmasters were

world, capable of single-handedly opposing

such powerful individuals were exceedingly

Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect,

also ascended to the Divine

the Divine Realm!" Martin exclaimed,

I also broke

you've only just

nothing to consider. I

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

countered with a punch

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

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

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

Vol

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

a mouthful

in shock, rushing forward to

you before that you're no match for

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

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

why you dared to make trouble at KChapter

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

approached, her eyes filled with fury as she

a child. You're the first. I will make you wish for death over life! As for your wife and godmother,

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

Sebastian moved

an eye, he was

so terrifying. What confused her even more was that she had cast a forbidden technique on Sebastian, which should have killed him, but he

shouted, both shocked

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

divine grandmaster himself, that was merely a slightly

he stared at Heather and said icily, "You have some nerve, Heather,

enraged, Heather tried to maintain her composure as she said, "Let me

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

He actually dared to call Mr. Knott an ant.

existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What a

Abigail thought Sebastian was being too arrogant.

needed to be a limit; otherwise, it would just

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

responded. He continued to grab

over 30 feet away. She landed heavily on the ground, coughing up a mouthful

Heather was furious, nearly

just kill him outright! I want to torture him slowly

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

his back, his face full of disdain. "You're just an ant, yet you dare to boast in front of me.

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

was shocked and horrified. It felt as though his punch had struck an indestructible metal, making his fist go numb. He tried to retreat upon

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

spewed a mouthful of blood mid-air

What!

was stunned, unable to believe what they

but Sebastian was unharmed and instead

power! I knew Mr. Wilder was a genius at pill refinement, but I never imagined

and her eyes sparkled as she watched,

was paralyzed with fear. She never expected that her father, whom she had believed

How is it possible? You're so young, how can your strength be this overwhelming?" Martin gasped, struggling to comprehend the situation. His eyes were filled with terror

I am is of no consequence to you. All you need to know is that you are

he was boasting. But now, not a single person

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

Heather, who instantly paled. Terror was evident on her

trying to sound defiant. "I'm warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld Sect. My mentor is Bertha Erikson! If you dare to touch me, she will hunt you down

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

that a divine grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further than 10 feet and

15 feet away, and Sebastian still managed to pull her toward him effortlessly. This display of power was far beyond their

grabbed Heather by the

asked, both angry and terrified. Her eyes

hard across the face and sneered. "What can you do

furious and panicked. "My mentor will

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

bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't understand what kind of being you've provoked. You

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

mentor is one of the Grand Elders of the Netherworld

pleaded for help from her mentor,

captured. With her level of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose

make this father-daughter duo taste

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

just ants," Sebastian

them, Mr. Wilder," Hendrick

arrogance but confidence, confidence rooted in his

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

passed, and still no sign of

mentor won't be

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

let you call for

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

destroying a powerful sect as casually as if

stunned-what kind of confidence was this? How strong

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

severely injured

you have any last words

gave out. She fell to her knees before Sebastian. "Sebastian, please don't kill me. For

die."

You drugged me, used wicked means to steal my energe essence, and marrow and then tossed me off a

truly know I was wrong now. Please give

skills. Let's set the fact that you harmed

and even tried to humiliate my wife.

It was

do with me," Heather quickly tried to distance herself from

in, "She's right, I can vouch for her. When it all happened, Heather

alone. If it wasn't her, then it must've

intent.

belongs to s

wave of fear, Martin quickly denied, "It

definitely either one of you. So,

to turn us against each other? How vicious!"

agreed, thinking that forcing them

simply

all, the survivor would

talk. I'm giving you one minute

full of fear

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

we can negotiate. Let us go, and

"Alright. I'll give you a

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

for a lifetime. One million gold

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

gritted his teeth, feeling as

the large amount of gold, Sebastian only

Martin handed Sebastian ten notes, each worth

his word and left after receiving

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

Hendrick to the Holton Chamber

ask you for a favor," Sebastian

need to be so formal. Just tell

even deeper. Sebastian not only healed his wounds, which saved his life, but

a debt that Hendrick considered a second chance

second grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength

Sebastian requested paper and a pen, then drew an image of

artist, his drawing was remarkably

is the woman in the picture

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

eyes. It was hard not to admire a man

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

in the

matching her own

circumstances and timing of

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

Sebastian stayed at the chamber, waiting for updates. He

some people

to

terrifying power first hand, Brork didn't dare to

refusal. He was completely subdued, with no

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

I just can't swallow this

"Are you willing to marry the

hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an outstanding

today and then ask the Stonebrook family to deal with that little bastard!" Martin said

and daughter then stepped out to greet

the Stonebrook family had arrived in large numbers,

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

man of about 26 years old. Though his appearance was average, he had

graces our humble Knott Estate," Martin

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

it's our honor. Please, come in." Martin led the father and

long heard that your daughter is as beautiful as

the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never left her, like

to keep staring

of his daze and quickly stood up, saying, "I'm sorry,

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

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

the Stonebrook family's cultivation resources, her strength would surely advance by leaps and bounds, making

might even secure a place among the four great

Denzel smiled a

said, "My son

Knott once not long ago, and

love at first sight for him.

lost

his appetite and many.

As his father, I became anxious, soove brought him here to

Cóntent

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

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

smaller, contained dozens

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

gone all out. The gold coins alone amounted to 880 thousand, which

making them extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and Heather heard about the Purification Pills, their eyes

the body, improve physical constitution, extend life, and greatly

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

you

Extremely satisfied, actually,"

agree

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

was overjoyed inside. With the future title of daughter-in-law of the Stonebrook family, who would

parties quickly settled on the wedding date, setting it for a year later. Martin then mentioned Sebastian to

recently provoked someone whose strength is formidable

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

"It's a scoundrel named

commoner.

ill with a strange disease once. Despite consulting many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later, when

time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm

we can call off the engagement, Mr.

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

Heather. I don't mind. It wasn't your

thank you for understanding," Heather forced out a couple of

knew about Sebastian seeing her naked. Given the Stonebrook family's resources, they likely knew

she

never expected was that the scoundrel was nothing but a beast. He's worse than

soon as we got engaged, he demanded that I sleep

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

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

Even my father

under 30 years old. How could he be stronger than

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 age

"That's right. That brat's cultivation is at least at the early pinnacle

age is definitely

he just an early-stage divine grandmaster?

Heather and Camden's engagement spread quickly, surprising

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

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

family background wasn't on par with the daughters

five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn and the Netherworld Sect's

a genius with boundless potential and unimaginable

and talent compensated for her

envious and even jealous of Heather. After all, becoming the

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

Heather was beautiful, her cruelty

from Martin, Sebastian invested

third stage of the cultivation technique- whether by stealth or

now to boost the cultivation

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

tomorrow at Knott Estate. They've sent over

them is for

nodded. "Yes, you're

than an attempt to use

asked, "Mr. Wilder, are

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

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

in agreement. "My father is right. You

walking right

just a bunch of petty clowns. There's nothing

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

Hendrick warned.

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remained unmoved. "I appreciate your

just clowns. They're

leave me alone, fine. If

ie

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

"Mr. Wilder, please listen to us and

avoided. If they're out for revenge, they'll cook up something else next time even if I skip

them

approached the entrance of Knott

veil partially hiding her stunning beauty-it

you need from me?" Sebastian asked.

Sebastian nodded.

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

to tell me this?" Sebastian asked with a

yourself. I just happened to run into you and thought I'd

so much about me.

scoffed and

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

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

is made up. No more advice, please," Sebastian

to his doom. All they could probably do now

was festive and filled

had shown great respect by sending Korbin and

end of today, she would be

a woman both stunning and neredibly talented was something

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

Sebastian.

keeping tabs on Sebastian's movements, and

moment,

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

won't be able to get away, even if he sprouts wings," the

nodded in satisfaction. "By the

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

nodded again

and his companions entered Knott

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

had the guts to

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

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

"Brat, today next year

say I didn't give you a chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out your own eyes, and break your own

and said, "You invited me to your engagement party. I came here to congratulate you, so I'm your guest. Yet, here you are, shouting threats. Is this

Camden sneered. "I invited you here just to kill you. You're

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

ruined Ms. Knott's reputation. Mr. Camden would never let him live. I can't tell if this guy

Among all the people present, aside from Hendrick and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed

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

such things. If you want to live today, the only way is

his smile was full of

immediately grew furious. "What are

really don't get it. There are so many good women out there. Why on earth did you choose

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

lost it. This guy must

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Septimus Stonebrook stood up. They were looking ready to strike

unbothered. "Mr. Camden, don't get angry just yet. Hear me out. I was simply speaking the truth.

been practicing

cultivation technique, one that

male energy to enhance

One day,

Estate, lured me into her room, and tried to

"Shut up!"

interrupted Sebastian while

he's just slandering Heather on purpose.

This guy has slandered my woman-this is

you have?" Camden

earlier? Heather wanted to absorb male energy through a sinister technique and tried to seduce me, but I wasn't interested in her at all, so she

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

"Don't worry. No matter what

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.

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

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

don't listen to him! He's making it all up! Even if an examination proves my innocence, it'll still be a joke if word gets

has ulterior motives.

she began to feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into his mind as

around and cripple him!" Camden ordered coldly. Whether Sebastian

verify everything

as vast and overwhelming as

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

they were also divine grandmasters, there were clear

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

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

me to shut up,

a few scratch marks on her chest because

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

However, Heather's reaction

everyone stunned. Upon realizing

Heather

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

a fool, and he was infuriated by the

was one of the four major families of the

a middle-stage divine grandmaster.

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

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

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

sound, Septimus' arm

out a pained scream

him down and grabbed Septimus

"What?"

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

strength was

most shocked. Not long ago, Sebastian had participated in the

all, if he were a grandmaster or divine grandmaster, why would he bother with the

was initially stunned, then erupted in fury. "I've really underestimated you. If you release

equally shocked and enraged, and she yelled, "Sebastian, he's from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to kill him, you won't

approached Sebastian, his

stepped forward. "Mr. Camden, can you do me a favor? I'll have him release Septimus, and in return, you

Although her face was hidden, she had an undeniable allure

her even more enticing than he had imagined. He nodded and

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eyes, and breaks both his hands, I'll spare

eyes and breaking his hands

kind for offering this. This is my bottom line!" Camden

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

death trap. Why shouldn't I

your strength was so formidable, but

The Stonebrook family

out your eyes and breaking your

"Ms. Gardner, I

not in the habit of

hard to

to five miserably than

something, but in the end,

hands was a fate worse than death.

slim, at least Sebastian could die fighting

"Septimus!"

of the Stonebrook family erupted

with rage as he shouted, "Sebastian Wilder,

I won't be satisfied until I torture

cripple his cultivation

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

Every footfall left a

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

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

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

catch the sword!" Camden shouted, tossing a long

caught the sword and immediately drew it

the blade resonated through the air, unleashing a wave of terrifying

leaving everyone feeling as though they had fallen

Godslayer Blade of

with this sword, and with it, they rarely met an equal. As

stunned. They hadn't expected Camden to

not even

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

Sebastian,

eyes, unable to bear watching

taken her virginity, but after calming down and reflecting, her hatred had

would have been defiled by that old scoundrel instead, so she found herself preferring it to be Sebastian. At least Sebastian was young and handsome, and he had acted to save her.

to develop some feelings for him. This was why she would always instinctively

come to realize that Sebastian's strength far surpassed hers, and he

were the Stonebrook family. Not even her

blinding white blade aura was charged with thunderous power. It seemed as

few miles surged violently, creating

slumped to

aimed to capture Sebastian alive, so his

strike, Sebastian suddenly moved,

and stop the Godslayer Blade technique with one's bare

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

"How is this possible?"

with shock and disbelief. Everyone present was equally

the Godslayer Blade with his bare hand! This is insane!" "What level is this guy? How can he be

trying to pull the Godslayer Blade out of Sebastian's grip. He exerted

of his spiritual energy, Trey instantly let go

if he was jolted