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

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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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Heather scoffed. "You're really delusional. A mere ant like you talking about wiping

out Knott Estate-you don't know your place!"

Martin sneered wickedly. "So, you're here for your wife, huh? Too bad you're too late; we already played her to death."

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But now, it was difficult for him to accept that she was gone.

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Martin smirked triumphantly. "That's right. I have to admit, your wife was really beautiful. She was such a joy to play with. We took turns, dozens of us, one after another, untilshe died from the sheer pleasure of it." s

shea

"You're asking for it!" Sebastian could no longer suppress the fury within him, and

a terrifying killing intent erupted from his body.

In an instant, everyone present felt a chill of fear, and even Martin was taken aback.

At that moment, Sebastian suddenly moved, grabbiChapter 653

Sebastian acted as if he hadn't heard anything and broke Sean's other leg with another kick.

Sean was in so much pain that tears were streaming down his face. "Please, spare me! I was lying earlier! Your wife isn't dead, and we didn't hurt her."

"Then, where is she? Let her go immediately!" Sebastian demanded, his voice dripping with murderous intent.

Martin quickly added, "I don't know where she is! We never captured her in the first place."

"You're still lying to me!" Sebastian snarled as he crushed Sean's shoulder blade.

Sean almost passed 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 long time but couldn't catch her.

truth, please,

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

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

you didn't hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions toward her.

"You deserve to die!"

snapped Sean's neck with a

Martin rushed forward to check, but

Mr. Sean! The nerve of

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

advanced toward Sebastian, unleashing a

truly remarkable! As expected of Holton's number

She's reached the pinnacle Warrior level

She now has

real chance

20

she turns

rivaling even that of Ms. Kaitlyn from the Netherworld Sect

admiration, their eyes brimming

her fist as she prepared to strike Sebastian. Just then,

"Hold it!"

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it carried an undeniable authority that shook everyone to their core. Heather feft a jolt

of the voice

accompanied by

Watson!"

than the chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He

Watson, what brings you

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

at any moment. Sebastian had given him a new lease on life, and he was determined not

why Mr. Watson is protecting you, but

she unleashed her aura again, making the

In my eyes, you're nothing more than an

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

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

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

about to step in to save him when he noticed something

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

Heather's expression changed drastically as she

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

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

was a pinnacle warrior, yet after hitting Sebastian with a palm strike, he

of his hand, he had forced her to her

struggled to stand, but the invisible force was too overwhelming, rendering her

is

yours is too weak,"

Heather was sent flying nearly 20

my daughter? I will make sure you die without

in fury as he charged

lord himself is stepping

for," the Knott Estate people exclaimed excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster

suddenly stepped

an ant

knew that once Martin killed Sebastian,

but Knott Estate's guards surrounded

ahead and try!" Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a

a divine grandmaster! Mr. Watson is also

astonished. Divine grandmasters were the most formidable

the world, capable of

individuals were exceedingly

of Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin had

the Divine Realm, it was no wonder everyone was

broke through to the Divine Realm!"

recover from my injuries, but I also broke through the bottleneck

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

to consider. I won't allow

me for being ruthless," Martin growled before launching

countered with a punch of

of their fists. The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and sending

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

Martin had entered the Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently broken

Vol

and pressed his advantage, throwing punch after punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized

immediately spat out a mouthful of

in shock, rushing forward to

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

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

won't stop you if you leave right now, but that kid is doomed." Martin

I see why you dared to make trouble

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

approached, her eyes filled with

"No one has ever laid a hand on me since I was a child. You're the first. I will make you wish for death over life! As for your wife and godmother, I'll

causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. Everyone present felt a chill of fear run down

Sebastian moved

blink of an eye, he was in front of Heather, gripping

to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was

a brutal death!" Martin shouted, both shocked and furious.

no matter how talented Sebastian was, he was

at most. As a divine

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

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

nothing but an ant in my eyes! He's

too arrogant! He actually dared to call Mr.

powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to

Abigail thought Sebastian was being too arrogant. It was

to be a limit; otherwise, it would just make

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

you wish!" Sebastian responded. He continued

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

Heather was furious, nearly

rage. She struggled to her feet and shouted, "Father, don't just kill him

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

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

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

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

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

mid-air as his eyes filled with disbelief and

What!

to believe what

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

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

her eyes sparkled as she

that her father, whom she had believed to be nearly invincible, would be so easily overpowered by Sebastian. His

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 as

need to know is that you are nothing but ants

thought he was boasting. But now, not a single person doubted

divine grandmaster, couldn't even withstand a single move from Sebastian. To the rest of them, they weren't

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

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

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

manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further

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

Heather by the neck

both angry and terrified.

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

will never let you get away

thought you had some brains, but it seems that you're

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

she wouldn't be able to save you because, in my eyes, she's

My mentor is one of the Grand Elders of the Netherworld Sect! She has unfathomable power andChapter

had pleaded for help from her mentor, Bertha, while Sebastian stood there

people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with

this father-daughter

Wilder, the Netherworld Sect is full of experts. They have five divine grandmasters, and Tyler's power

ants," Sebastian replied

them, Mr. Wilder,"

but confidence,

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

had passed, and still

won't be

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

let you

doesn't come after me, fine. But

a powerful sect as casually as if he

was this? How strong

dismissed it as bluster, and not even credible bluster at

just witnessed him severely injured Martin in

any last words before you die?" Sebastian

"Sebastian, please don't kill me. For the sake of the one night we shared as husband and wife, spare my life. I'm still so young. I don't

die."

cold chuckle. "You still dare to mention our one night together? You drugged me, used wicked means to steal my energe essence, and marrow and then tossed me off a cliff ff thadn't been lucky, I wouldn't

a moment of weakness. I truly know I was wrong now. Please give me a chance to change. I'll devote myself to you and serve you well as

skills. Let's set the fact that you harmed me aside for

after my godmother, had her beaten severely, and even tried to humiliate my wife. Such

my doing! It was Sean acting on

nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried to distance

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

wasn't her, then it must've been you." Sebastian turned his gaze te Martin, his eyes full of

intent.

belongs to s

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

of you. So,

to turn us against each other? How vicious!"

silently agreed, thinking that forcing them to choose would be

than simply killing them

would live

talk. I'm giving you one minute to

eyes were full of fear

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

maybe we can negotiate. Let us go,

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

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

for a lifetime. One

unwilling to pay one million, that's fine. I can just kill your daughter, and

Martin gritted his teeth, feeling as if his heart

of gold, Sebastian only asked for gold

long after, Martin handed Sebastian ten notes,

his word and left after receiving

he was merciful, but because

leaving Knott Estate, Sebastian followed Hendrick

to ask you for

to be so formal. Just tell me what you

not only healed his wounds, which saved his life, but

that Hendrick considered a second chance at

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

find someone." Sebastian requested paper and

Sebastian wasn't a professional artist, his drawing was

in the picture your wife?"

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

was hard not

but after

in the

matching her

circumstances and timing of

Mr. Wilder. I'll send people to find her immediately. I'm sure we'll

at the chamber,

arrange for some people to

to protect her

power first hand, Brork didn't

single word of refusal. He was completely subdued, with no thoughts

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

can't swallow this

"Are you willing to

without hesitation, "Mr. Camden is an outstanding man. Of course I'm

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

then stepped

arrived in large numbers, bringing an abundance of betrothal

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

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

our humble Knott Estate," Martin

you're too kind. Please

need for that; it's our honor. Please, come in." Martin led the father and son into the sitting room and

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

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

to keep staring at

out of his daze and quickly stood up, saying, "I'm sorry, Ms. Knott, I was

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

Heather could become the young mistress of the Stonebrook

by leaps and bounds,

place among

Denzel smiled a

"My son

not long ago, and

love at first

he lost his

his appetite and many.

father, I became anxious, soove brought him here to

Cóntent

clapped his

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

though smaller, contained dozens of

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

truly gone all out. The gold coins

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

the body, improve physical constitution,

constitution, accelerated their training speed, and even helped them

you satisfied

Extremely satisfied,

agree to

be interested in my daughter is an honor

shy, but she was overjoyed inside. With the future title of

setting it for a year later. Martin

whose strength is

who could cause trouble for you. Who might this

named Sebastian Wilder.

commoner.

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

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

call off the engagement, Mr.

"I heard about this incident too, but

don't mind. It wasn't

understanding," Heather forced out a couple of

Sebastian seeing her naked. Given the Stonebrook

up herself, she hoped to handle the

But what I never expected was that the scoundrel was

as we got engaged, he demanded that I sleep

He then

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

Camden, that scoundrel is very strong. Even my father couldn't defeat him," Heather

30 years old.

cultivators improve their skills, their lifespans increase. There are also herbs and pills that

look like he's in his 20s, but his real age could be far

at the early pinnacle stage of diving

is definitely well

just an

Camden's engagement spread

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

status as the daughter of Holton's Knott Estate,

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

her talents were remarkable. The Netherworld Bell test showed her potential at five rings, placing her

genius with boundless potential and

and talent compensated for her

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

those who secretly admired Heather, were

was beautiful, her cruelty overshadowed everything else; he wouldn't want her even if she was offered without

Sebastian invested in a vast

the third stage of the cultivation technique- whether by

the cultivation of those around him once he

so Sebastian took breaks periodically to rest. One

tomorrow at Knott Estate. They've sent over an invitation,"

of them is for me,

nodded. "Yes,

than an attempt to use the Stonebrook family's influence

asked, "Mr. Wilder, are you planning

go, wouldn't I be letting them down?" Sebastian replied with a

Wilder, I think it's best if you don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core and their

"My father is right. You

right

a bunch of petty clowns. There's

you're strong, but the Stonebrook family has many powerful figures. If you

Hendrick warned.

to .net

your concern, but those

clowns. They're

If they dare provoke me,

ie

major families in the southern region,

please listen

they're out for revenge, they'll cook up something

to confront them

and his group approached the entrance of Knott Estate, a woman

a veil partially hiding her stunning beauty-it was Kaitlyn,

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

Sebastian nodded.

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

to tell

just happened to run into you and thought

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

scoffed

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

made up. No more advice, please,"

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

atmosphere was festive and filled

respect by sending Korbin and his daughter to personally attend and offer their

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

Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly talented was something

side-Heather's body had already been seen and touched by Sebastian So the

Sebastian.

been keeping tabs on Sebastian's movements,

at that moment, "Mr. Camden, Sebastian has

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

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

"By the way,

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

again

and his companions entered Knott

doing here?" Korbin exclaimed in surprise

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

glared at Sebastian while gritting her teeth. "Sebastian, you bastard! You actually had the guts to

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

dumb. Since you've come today, don't expect

wore a mocking smile. "Brat, today next year will be your

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

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

out of your mind?" Camden sneered. "I invited you here

that just because he came to congratulate the couple, Mr. Camden would

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

and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried about

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

things. If you want

this, Sebastian laughed and his smile

"What are you

There are so many good women out there. Why on earth did you choose someone

my woman? You've

This

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

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

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

been practicing an

cultivation technique, one that

energy to enhance

One day, shevited me

her room,

"Shut up!"

Sebastian while snapping, "Stop

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

don't believe him. This guy has

you

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

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

said, "Don't worry. No matter

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

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

believe me, you can have her checked. If

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

quickly chimed in, "Camden, this guy has ulterior motives. Don't fall

long moment, and she began to feel uneasy under his gaze.

and cripple him!" Camden ordered coldly. Whether Sebastian was telling the truth or not, he had to

Camden planned to verify everything as soon as the engagement

aura that felt as vast and overwhelming as the sea,

aura alone is enough to make

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

were at the early stage, whereas Septimus was

originally thought you had some sense

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

scratch marks on her chest because I got a

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

However, Heather's reaction

everyone stunned. Upon

Heather was

you're spouting lies! I swear I'll cut out your tongue and

fool, and he was infuriated by

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

in particular, was a middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was truly

his released aura alone made it hard

with faces full of concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there

reached out to grasp Sebastian's neck. Just as it seemed he would succeed, Sebastian suddenly countered, reacting faster and landing a punch directly into Septimus's

a resounding sound, Septimus'

let out a pained scream and staggered back in

chased him down and grabbed Septimus by

"What?"

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

was

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

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

then erupted in fury. "I've really underestimated you. If you release Septimus now, I might leave

from the Stonebrook family! If you dare to

approached Sebastian, his eyes filled with

Camden, can you do me a favor? I'll have

from the start. Although her face was hidden, she had an undeniable allure

distance, Camden found her even more enticing than he had imagined. He nodded and said, "I'll grant

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

gouges out his own eyes, and breaks both his hands, I'll

eyes and breaking his

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

I warn you? Why did you still

trap. Why shouldn't

frustrated, Kaitlyn said, "I didn't realize your strength was

The Stonebrook

imagination. Gouging out your eyes and breaking your hands is the

and replied, "Ms.

not in the habit of

hard to accept,

to five miserably than to die.

something, but

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

were slim, at least

"Septimus!"

members of the Stonebrook

was seething with rage as he shouted,

satisfied

his cultivation

need Camden's order. He was

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

be truly

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

so quickly

Everyone nodded in agreement.

shouted,

and immediately drew it from its sheath. A sharp, clear

resonated through the air, unleashing a wave

feeling as though they had fallen into

the Godslayer Blade of

ancestors once roamed the world with this sword, and with it, they rarely met an equal. As long as one wields the Godslayer Blade, their combat

hadn't expected Camden

now. With the added power of the Godslayer Blade, not even late-stage divine grandmasters

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

Sebastian, empty-handed-what chancChapter

eyes, unable to bear watching Sebastian's

she deeply resented the man who had taken her virginity, but after

be Sebastian. At least Sebastian was young and handsome, and he had acted

This was why she would always instinctively step in whenever he was in danger—she simply didn't

come to realize that Sebastian's strength far surpassed hers, and he didn't

trying to kill Sebastian were the Stonebrook family. Not even her entire Netherworld

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

few miles surged violently, creating an

weaker cultivation slumped

so his

the blade was about to strike, Sebastian suddenly moved, reaching out

courting death!" Trey sneered, his expression filled with cruelty. To try and stop the

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

"How is this possible?"

equally stunned as they were unable to believe what they

his bare hand! This is insane!" "What

Godslayer Blade out of Sebastian's grip. He exerted all his strength, but it didn't budge an

Sebastian said calmly. With a slight exertion of

he was jolted

while nodding in satisfaction. "This

and panic, clenching his fists and throwing a

as he pointed at Sebastian. "You actually

can kill me, I can also kill

I'm warning you. I'm the heir to the

family's power is beyond anything you can imagine. They are filled with masters of unparalleled skill.

a pair of idiots. You two really are

idiots? You're the idiot! Your whole family

about to die, yet you still dare to shout at me. If that's not foolishness, I don't

kill us?"

and afraid as he said, "Sebastian, if you dare to kill me, our family will never let you go. Not just you, but everyone you care about will pay with their

than clowns. If you send one person to me, I'll kill that person. If you send two, I'll kill both of them. If you send a whole army, I'll wipe them out.

the end, his voice was thunderous,

was stunned into silence. No one could believe how brazen

and thought that he was lying. However, after witnessing Sebastian's terrifying

are full of yourself! Our family has

really think you can fight us alone? Hand over the Godslayer Blade technique and come to my house to admit your wrongs. Perhaps then, we might let you live. Otherwise, I guarantee

in a grave, you

dare!" Camden

he was already afraid of him. He gathered all the experts from the

He took a

the oppressive force weighed down on everyone present. Those below grandmaster level collapsed to the ground, trembling

to remain standing, their legs quivering with

him!" Camden

terror, they had no choice but to obey Camden. Gritting

join the fray. Instead, he used the chaos to

a disdainful expression. With a wave of his hand, a tremendous energy burst forth. There was a deafening boom, and the grandmasters coughed out blood as they were sent flying. Before they even hit the ground, they all

from the Stonebrook family had been wiped out in

The

was terrifying.

ground, and her face

toward Heather.

air, attempting to escape.Chapter

the way little Jonathan stepped forward to shield the nervous clerk

again," Nathaniel said, his voice quiet yet carrying the weight of

so hard the tight bun at the back of her

Nathaniel turned away did Elodie finally breathe. Relief spread through her limbs like warm water,

dangled on someone else's whim. Grateful, she offered a quick, thankful glance first to Jonathan and then

danger and the child, the day would have ended in chaos or

Jonathan, her posture unexpectedly shy. "Thank you," she murmured,

a small, practiced smile-courteous, almost grown-up, impossibly

should be the one thanking you," he

into the miniature pocket of his blazer and drew out a sleek matte card. Holding it up, he

Jaws dropped, eyes widened, and the boutique

ensemble Ivy had chosen started at well over ten thousand, yet

flickering across her eyes as she sought Nathaniel's

required his guardian's word. Nathaniel gave a single, calm nod. "Wrap

why Jonathan wanted an entire

Ivy's expression. "Of course," she

from velvet hangers into satin-lined bags

the showroom, the other employees watched, envy shining through their

cover the down payment on a

more.

Jonathan was buying, no one dared steal Ivy's triumph, not

Ivy guided

above az whisper “Everything's packed but it really is a mountain of clothes. Should

over eight million." s

Elodie hadn't asked her, Ivy would never have taken

firm as bedrock.

Nathaniel. When he offered no objection, she finally swiped Jonathan's

the numbers in disbelief. The wealthy, it seemed, spent

us." Ivy presented the card