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

of commerce had a place dedicated to making pills, and there was also a mini

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which could save a lot of energy

during the refining process. In addition, Sebastian's cultivation had greatly increased, so it didn't the him at af to refine the Ultimate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Afterward, everything was quiet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Hold it!" the guards immediately shouted harshly.

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

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

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

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

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

"Sebastian Wilder!"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They quickly fell one after another.

"You're courting death!"

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

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

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

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

"Rely on him?"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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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streaming down his face. "Please, spare me! I was lying earlier! Your

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

know where she is! We never captured her in

me!" Sebastian snarled

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

truth, please, spare

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

release my cousin immediately, or I'll have

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

"You deserve to die!"

snapped Sean's neck with

rushed forward to check,

killed Mr. Sean! The nerve

Heather's murderous aura surged as

unleashing a terrifying aura.

Knott is truly remarkable! As expected

the pinnacle

She now has

real chance of

20

she turns 18."

Ms.

was full of admiration, their eyes brimming

her fist as she prepared to strike Sebastian. Just

"Hold it!"

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

all turned toward the source of the

accompanied by a

Watson!"

of Holton Chamber

what brings you to Knott Estate?"

that Sebastian was no ordinary person. Since Sebastian wanted to handle things himself, it was clear

moment. Sebastian had given him a new lease on life, and he

why Mr. Watson is protecting you, but

unleashed her aura again, making the guards

be long before I become a grandmaster. In my eyes, you're nothing more than an insect. If you kneel

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

She raised her hand

merely stood there, not moving an inch, appearing

by this and was about to step

palm had already connected with Sebastian's chest, but he remained completely

expression changed drastically as she was filled

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

immediately bore down on Heather. She had no strength to resist and collapsed to her knees with a loud thud while her

yet after hitting Sebastian with a

forced her to her knees. This

force was too overwhelming,

be! How is your

yours is too weak," Sebastian replied, delivering a

echoed as Heather was sent flying

you hurt my daughter? I will

fury as he

himself is stepping

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

when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning himself in front of

nothing more than an ant in

knew that once Martin

to flee, but Knott Estate's guards

stepped forward, releasing a similarly terrifying

grandmaster! Mr. Watson is also

was astonished. Divine grandmasters were the

of single-handedly

powerful individuals were

Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin

had also ascended to the Divine Realm, it was

broke through to the Divine Realm!" Martin

smiled and said, "Indeed, not only did I fully recover from my injuries, but I also broke

expression turned cold. "Mr. Watson, even though you've entered the Divine Realm, you've only just broken

nothing to consider. I won't

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

countered with a punch of

The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and sending them scrambling back

by the powerful

Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick

Vol

Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely

a mouthful of

Abigail cried out in shock,

you before that you're no match for me, but you wouldn't

coldly, "Even if I'm not your match, if you insist on killing Mr. Wilder, I will fight

pointless. I won't stop you if you leave right now, but that kid

why you dared

really don't know where you get your confidence from, brat. You're at death's door, yet you still talk

filled with

will make

she finished speaking, a terrifying killing intent erupted from Sebastian, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt

Sebastian

blurred like a ghost. In the blink of an eye, he

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

Heather, or I'll ensure you die a brutal death!" Martin shouted, both shocked and

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

most. As a divine grandmaster himself, that was merely a slightly

Heather and said icily, "You have some

tried to maintain her composure as she

father is nothing but an ant in my eyes! He's

to call Mr. Knott an ant. He has no idea what he's up

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

Abigail thought Sebastian was being too arrogant. It

boast, but there needed to be a limit; otherwise,

let Heather go and face

responded. He continued to

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 for days. Only then will be satisfied!"

Sebastian and said coldly, "You heard Heather. I'll first cripple your cultivation, then break your limbs. After that, Heather can take her time tormenting you

disdain. "You're just an ant,

you the strength of this ant!" Martin

making his fist go numb. He tried to retreat upon realizing something

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

a mouthful of blood mid-air as his

What!

to believe

had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed and instead sent Martin flying. The sheer strength

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

was in awe, and her eyes sparkled as she watched, momentarily

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.

sneered. "Who I am is of no consequence to you. All you need to know is that you are nothing

have thought he was boasting. But now, not a single

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

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

warning you. I'm an apprentice of the Netherworld Sect. My mentor is Bertha Erikson! If

words. With a flick of his wrist, Heather was unable to resist and was suddenly

knew that a divine grandmaster could manipulate objects from a

feet away, and Sebastian still managed to pull her toward him effortlessly. This display

grabbed Heather by the neck once

Heather asked, both angry and terrified.

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

"My mentor will never let

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

mean by that?" Heather asked while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you

me make it clear for you. Even if your mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't be

of the Grand Elders of the

for help from her mentor, Bertha, while Sebastian stood

skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss.

he was determined to make this

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

just ants,"

underestimate them,

unfazed. It wasn't arrogance but

With the speed of carrier pigeons and their giant birds that people

hours had passed, and still

your mentor won't be coming," Sebastian

Netherworld Sect's once-in-a-millennium genius apprentice. If you kill me, the

I wouldn't have let you call for

Netherworld Sect doesn't come after me, fine.

casually as if he were talking about slaughtering a

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

would have dismissed

severely injured Martin in a

do you have any last words before you

fell to her knees before Sebastian. "Sebastian, please don't kill me. For the sake of the one

die."

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

too young and made a terrible mistake in a moment of weakness. I truly know I was wrong now. Please give me a chance to change. I'll devote myself

Let's set the fact that you harmed me

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

It was

do with me," Heather quickly tried to

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

acted alone. If it wasn't her, then it must've been you." Sebastian turned

intent.

belongs to s

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

Sebastian scoffed. "Well, it's definitely either one of

us against each other? How vicious!"

that forcing them to choose would

simply killing

would

I'm giving you one

were full of

want to die, but he also couldn't

negotiate. Let us go, and just name your price-

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

million gold coins? Why don't you just

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

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

I'll pay!" Martin gritted his teeth, feeling as

large amount of gold, Sebastian only asked for gold

Sebastian ten notes, each worth 100 thousand gold

and left after

hadn't intended to kill Martin and Heather-not because he was merciful, but

followed Hendrick to the

to ask you for a favor,"

need to be so

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

that Hendrick considered a second

grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength to boot. Such a

to find someone." Sebastian requested paper and a pen,

wasn't a professional artist, his

is the woman in the picture

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

was hard not

been confident in herself, but after

the drawing

her own beauty.

then explained the circumstances and

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

Sebastian stayed at the chamber, waiting for updates.

for some people

Brork to protect her in

terrifying power first

was

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

swallow this humiliation!"

at Heather and asked, "Are you willing to marry the

without hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an

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

father and daughter then stepped out to

had arrived in large numbers, bringing

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

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

Mr. Camden, your arrival truly graces our

said, "Mr. Knott, you're too

honor. Please, come in." Martin led the father and

to the point, saying, "I've long heard that your daughter is as beautiful as a

the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never

quickly reprimanded, "Camden, it's impolite to keep staring at

stood up, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms. Knott, I was

smile. She was not angry

Stonebrook family was one of the southern region's four major families. If Heather could become the young mistress of the Stonebrook family, it would be like

by leaps and bounds, making it only a matter of time before

even secure a place among the four great ladies in the

Denzel smiled a

"My son

once not long ago, and

love at first sight

lost his

his appetite and many.

I became anxious, soove brought him

Cóntent

his hands, and the servants immediately opened the

a box of jewelry, a box of gemstones, a box of medicinal. herbs, a box of

box, though smaller,

thousand gold coins, a box of top-grade gemstones, a box of

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

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

cleanse the body, improve physical constitution,

warriors, these pills significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their

"Mr. Knott, are you satisfied with

very satisfied. Extremely satisfied, actually," Martin quickly

does that mean you agree to their marriage?" Denzel

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

shy, but she was overjoyed inside. With the future title of daughter-in-law

on the wedding date, setting it for a year later. Martin then

strength is

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

scoundrel named Sebastian Wilder. He's just

commoner.

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

took 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 to refuse. I'm telling you this not just to reveal how despicable he is, but

you mind, we can call off the

"I heard about this incident too, but

don't

Heather

people already knew about Sebastian seeing her naked. Given

up herself, she hoped to handle the

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

soon as we got engaged, he demanded that I sleep

He then tried to force himself on me, but luckily, I managed

table in front of him. "Heather, don't worry. Anyone who dares to bully my woman will die by

scoundrel is very strong. Even my father couldn't

heard he should be under 30 years old. How

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

like he's in his 20s,

is at least at the early pinnacle stage of

real age is

an early-stage divine grandmaster? That's

Camden's

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

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

that odd. Although Heather's family background wasn't on par with

importantly, her talents were remarkable. The Netherworld Bell test showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn and the Netherworld Sect's founding

boundless

beauty and talent compensated for her

of their engagement, many women felt envious and even jealous of Heather. After all, becoming the Stonebrook family's

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

but he paid it no mind. Though Heather was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want her even if she was offered

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

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

to stockpile pills now to boost the cultivation of those

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

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

of them is for me, I assume?"

"Yes,

was nothing more than an attempt

are you

sent me an invitation, so if I don't go, wouldn't

both hate you to the core and

in agreement. "My father is right. You

right into

bunch of petty clowns. There's nothing

family has many powerful figures. If you go you're bound to be

Hendrick warned.

to .net

remained unmoved. "I appreciate your concern, but those people

clowns. They're

they leave me alone, fine. If they

ie

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

added, "Mr. Wilder, please listen to

revenge, they'll cook up something

better to confront them sooner rather

of Knott Estate, a woman suddenly blocked

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

from me?" Sebastian asked. "Are you heading to

Sebastian nodded.

the Stonebrook family plans to kill you at the banquet. Going there

been waiting here just to tell me this?" Sebastian asked

just happened to run into you and thought I'd

didn't expect you to care so much about me. Could it be that you've fallen for me?" Sebastian

dreaming." Kaitlyn scoffed and turned

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

Mr. Wilder. There's always hope as long as you're alive. With your talent, you're destined to become a peerless force in the future. Just bide your time," Abigail added, trying to

up. No more advice, please," Sebastian

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

Knott Estate, the atmosphere was festive and

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

Heather was overjoyed. After all, by the end of today, she would be the future daughter-in-law of the Stonebrook family-who would dare to cross

pleased, and his face was beaming. To have Heather a woman both stunning and

still had a thorn in his side-Heather's body had already been seen and touched by Sebastian

Sebastian.

tabs on Sebastian's movements, and his

just at that moment, "Mr. Camden, Sebastian

the exits once he enters. Make

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

in satisfaction. "By the way, has my father

But with the family's third elder and

nodded again in

that moment, Sebastian and his

exclaimed in surprise when

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

the guts to come. I

place isn't exactly

playing dumb. Since you've come

today next year will be

in right after. "Don't say I didn't give you a chance. If you kneel down,

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

Camden sneered. "I invited you here just to kill

He thinks that just because he came to congratulate the couple, Mr. Camden would let him go. He must

live. I

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

looked at Camden and said, "Today is your engagement party. Killing someone might

about such things. If you want to live today,

Sebastian laughed and his smile was full

grew furious. "What are

are so many good women out there. Why on earth did

You've got some

lost it. This guy

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

stood up. They

angry just yet. Hear me out. I was simply

been practicing

cultivation technique, one that

energy

One day,

Estate, lured me into her room, and tried to seduce

"Shut up!"

turned pale and quickly interrupted Sebastian while snapping,

on purpose. You can't believe

responded, "Of course, I don't believe him. This guy has slandered my

evidence do you have?" Camden

"Why don't you let me finish what I was saying 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 drugged

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

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

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

slander my woman right in front

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 with me

don't listen to him! He's making it all up! Even if an examination proves

guy has ulterior motives. Don't fall

feel uneasy under his gaze. Doubts crept into his mind as he wondered, "Could

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

planned to verify everything as

Sebastian, releasing a powerful aura that felt as vast and overwhelming

power of a divine grandmaster? Just the aura alone is enough to make me almost suffocate. This is truly impressive," the onlookers said

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

at the early stage, whereas Septimus was a

some sense in you, but you're a fool Youre allowing this

Camden snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to shut up, but I'll still keep talking. Heather is nothing more than a

way, I left a few scratch marks on her chest because I got a bit rough. They're probably still

covered her chest with her hand. In truth, Sebastian was just bluffing; those

However, Heather's reaction

leaving everyone stunned. Upon

tricked, Heather

I swear I'll cut out your tongue

and he was infuriated by the

the four major families of the southern region, with all

middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was

move, the pressure from his released aura alone made it hard for anyone nearby to

But there was little

as it seemed he would succeed,

resounding sound, Septimus' arm shattered

let out a pained scream and staggered

swift movement, Sebastian chased him down and grabbed Septimus by the

"What?"

crowd erupted into chaos. Everyone was utterly stunned. A powerful middle- stage divine grandmaster like Septimus

strength was beyond

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

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

"I've really underestimated you. If you release Septimus

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

his eyes

a favor? I'll have him release

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

even more enticing than he had

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

and breaks both his hands, I'll spare

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

consider myself rather kind for offering this. This is my bottom line!"

whispered, "Didn't I warn you?

place isn't some death trap. Why shouldn't

realize your strength was so

The Stonebrook

your hands is the best outcome I could negotiate

and replied, "Ms. Gardner, I appreciate your

the habit

hard to accept, but

miserably than

oh my..." Kaitlyn wanted to say something, but in the

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

chances were slim, at least Sebastian could

"Septimus!"

members of the Stonebrook

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

I won't be satisfied until I torture

cripple his cultivation

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

Every footfall left a deep imprint

powerful aura. Trey's cultivation must be truly unfathomable. He's probably

but it's said that Trey has the

Sebastian's cultivation is? He struck so quickly

Everyone nodded in agreement.

sword!" Camden shouted, tossing a

the sword and immediately drew it from

air, unleashing

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

be the Godslayer

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 strength

was stunned. They hadn't expected Camden to carry the Godslayer

of the Godslayer Blade, not even late-stage divine grandmasters could stand against Trey

Godslayer Blade was a renowned magical artifact, said to be a top-tier weapon that

was Sebastian,

her eyes, unable to bear watching

her virginity, but after calming down and reflecting,

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.

develop some feelings for him. This was why she would

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

powerless. The ones trying to kill Sebastian were the Stonebrook family. Not even her

his sword, a blinding white blade aura was charged with thunderous power. It seemed as

few miles surged violently, creating an oppressive atmosphere that weighed down on

weaker cultivation slumped to the

so his sword's target was

Sebastian

sneered, his expression filled with cruelty. To try and stop the Godslayer Blade technique with

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

"How is this possible?"

equally stunned

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

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

calmly. With a slight exertion of his

if he was