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.

the truth, please,

Fressia's memory loss hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible she

I'll have you cut into

Sean. "Even if you didn't hurt my wife, you

"You deserve to die!"

Sebastian snapped Sean's neck

check, but Sean

actually killed Mr. Sean! The nerve

at Knott Estate was filled with rage, and Heather's murderous aura surged as

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

As expected of Holton's number

She's reached the pinnacle Warrior

She now has

chance

20

before she turns

that of Ms. Kaitlyn from the Netherworld Sect Her future achievements

admiration, their

prepared to strike

"Hold it!"

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shook everyone to

all turned toward the source of the voice and saw a

forward, accompanied by a young

Mr. Watson!" someone

other than the chairman of Holton

what brings you to Knott Estate?" MartChapter

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

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

stared at Sebastian coldly and said, "I don't know why Mr. Watson is protecting you, but anyone who goes against Knott

aura again, making the

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

more than ants to me. You don't even

raised her hand and struck Sebastian

not moving an inch, appearing as though he was

about to step in to

chest, but he remained completely

Heather's expression changed drastically as she was filled with

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

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

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

just a distant press of his hand, he had forced her to her knees.

force was too overwhelming, rendering her

can't be! How is

strength is formidable; it's that yours is too

Heather was

daughter? I will make sure you die without a

fury as he charged

lord himself is stepping

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

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

grandmaster, Brork was nothing more than an ant in the face of

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

but Knott Estate's guards surrounded him on all

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

a divine grandmaster! Mr. Watson

astonished. Divine grandmasters were the most formidable

of single-handedly

such powerful individuals

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

that Hendrick had also ascended to the Divine Realm, it was no wonder everyone

through to the Divine Realm!"

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

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

consider. I won't allow anyone to harm

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

with a punch of

a terrifying force erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave hit those nearby, stinging their faces and sending them scrambling

time, Hendrick was forced back a few steps by the powerful energy,

Divine Realm long ago, while Hendrick had just recently

Vol

Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in the chest, sending him flying with

out a

cried out in shock, rushing forward

before that you're

from the corner of his mouth and said coldly, "Even if I'm not

you if you leave right now, but that kid is doomed." Martin sneered, then turned

dared to make

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

eyes filled with

make you wish for death over life! As for your wife and godmother,

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

instantly, Sebastian

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

never expected Sebastian's strength to be so terrifying. What confused her even more was that she had cast a forbidden technique on Sebastian, which should have killed him,

Martin shouted, both shocked and furious. He

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

a grandmaster at most. As a divine grandmaster himself,

and said icily, "You have some nerve, Heather, threatening me with my wife

maintain her composure as she said,

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

He actually dared to call Mr. Knott an

The divine grandmaster is one of the most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster

was being

needed to be a limit; otherwise, it

"You brat, if you think I'm just an ant, then let Heather go and face me in a duel. Let's see what you're really

responded. He continued to

away. She landed heavily on the ground,

Heather was furious, nearly

struggled to her feet and shouted, "Father, don't just kill him outright!

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

hands behind his back, his face full of disdain. "You're just

this ant!" Martin

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

surge of energy erupted from Sebastian. With a deafening

mid-air as

What!

stunned, unable to

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

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

was in awe, and her eyes

had believed to be nearly invincible, would be

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

to know is that you are nothing but ants in

have thought he was boasting. But

single move from Sebastian. To the rest

gaze toward Heather, who instantly paled. Terror was

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

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

manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further

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

grabbed Heather by the neck

are you doing, Sebastian?" Heather asked, both angry and terrified. Her

smack, Sebastian slapped her hard across the face and sneered. "What can you do now that I've laid a

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

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

while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't understand what kind

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

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

from her mentor, Bertha, while Sebastian stood

of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat

this father-daughter duo taste despair,

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

ants," Sebastian replied

don't underestimate them, Mr.

arrogance but confidence, confidence rooted in his

the speed of carrier pigeons and their giant birds that people

and still no sign

seems your mentor won't be

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

were afraid, I wouldn't have let you call for help, nor

Sect doesn't come after me, fine. But if they do, I'll just wipe them

spoke of destroying a powerful sect as casually as if

strong did one have to be to have such unwavering

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

they had just witnessed him severely injured Martin in a single

you have any last words before

was trembling so much that her legs gave out. She fell to her knees before Sebastian. "Sebastian, please don't kill me. For the sake of the one night we shared as husband

die."

steal my energe essence, and

was wrong now. Please give me a chance

those skills. Let's set the fact that you harmed

had her beaten severely, and even tried to humiliate

my doing! It was Sean acting

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

can vouch for her. When it all happened, Heather

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

intent.

belongs to s

a wave of fear, Martin quickly denied, "It wasn't me! I

definitely either one of you. So, you can choose

trying to turn us against

agreed, thinking that forcing

simply

survivor would live

giving you one minute

were full of fear and

want to die, but he also couldn't bear

go, and just name

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

million gold coins? Why don't you just rob

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

one million, that's fine. I can just

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

to the large amount of gold,

long after, Martin handed Sebastian ten notes, each

word and left after

and Heather-not because he was merciful, but

leaving Knott Estate, Sebastian followed Hendrick to the Holton

like to ask

Wilder, there's no need to

healed his wounds, which

debt that Hendrick considered a second chance at

immeasurable strength to boot. Such a person was worth cultivating a good relationship

find someone." Sebastian requested paper and a pen, then drew an image

Sebastian wasn't a professional artist, his

Wilder, is the woman in the picture

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

in Abigail's eyes. It was hard not to

herself, but after seeing the portrait,

the drawing

matching her own

the circumstances

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

Sebastian stayed at the chamber,

arrange for some people

to

terrifying power first hand, Brork

refusal. He was completely subdued, with no

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

swallow

and asked, "Are

Camden is

ask the Stonebrook family to deal with that

daughter then stepped out to greet their

family had arrived in large numbers, bringing

Stonebrook, the head of the

his appearance was average, he had an impressive

graces our humble Knott Estate," Martin said with a

you're too kind. Please forgive our

Please, come in." Martin led the father and son into the sitting

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

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

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

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

showed him a bashful smile. She was not angry at all. In fact, she felt quite

Heather could become the young mistress of the Stonebrook family, it would be like a

access to the Stonebrook family's cultivation resources, her strength would surely advance by leaps and bounds, making it only a matter of time

among the

Denzel smiled a

"My

not long

at first sight

he lost

his appetite and many.

I became anxious, soove brought him

Cóntent

speaking, he clapped his hands, and the servants immediately opened

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

box, though smaller, contained dozens of

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

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

consumption was not enough, making them extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and

cleanse the body, improve physical constitution, extend

accelerated their training

you satisfied with the Stonebrook family's

satisfied, actually," Martin

agree to their marriage?"

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

With the future title of daughter-in-law of

it for a year later.

someone whose strength is formidable and who is

In the southern region, there aren't many people who could cause trouble for you. Who might this person be?" Denzel

scoundrel named Sebastian Wilder. He's just

commoner.

many renowned doctors, none could help me. Later, when my

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

you mind, we can call off the

of cold light crossed Camden's eyes. "I heard about this incident too, but I didn't

I don't mind. It wasn't your

thank you for understanding," Heather forced

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

up herself, she hoped to

protect my reputation, I agreed to marry him. But what I never expected

we got engaged, he demanded

him. He then tried to force himself on me,

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

Even my father couldn't defeat him,"

should be under 30 years old. How could he

their lifespans increase. There are also

in his 20s, but his real age could

nodded in agreement. "That's right. That brat's cultivation is at least at the early

real age is definitely well over

"Isn't he just an early-stage divine grandmaster? That's nothingChapter

Heather and Camden's engagement spread quickly, surprising

the southern region, Camden would typically only marry

status as the daughter of Holton's Knott Estate, it

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

showed her potential at five rings, placing her on the same level as Kaitlyn

genius with boundless potential and unimaginable future

talent compensated for her comparatively

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

peers, especially those who secretly admired Heather, were equally

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

coins from Martin, Sebastian invested in a vast amount of

third stage of the cultivation technique- whether by stealth

the cultivation of those around him once he

rest. One day,

Wilder, Heather and Camden are getting engaged tomorrow at Knott Estate.

of them is for me, I assume?"

"Yes, you're

through Martin's intentions-it was nothing more than an attempt to use the

"Mr. Wilder, are you

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

you don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely not sincere it's clear they want to

in agreement. "My father is right.

walking right into

a bunch of petty clowns. There's nothing

Stonebrook family has many powerful figures.

Hendrick warned.

to .net

"I appreciate your concern, but

just clowns. They're

they leave me alone, fine. If they dare provoke

ie

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

"Mr. Wilder, please listen to us and don't

out for revenge, they'll cook up something else next time even if I

better to confront them sooner rather than

Sebastian and his group approached the entrance of Knott Estate,

in a colorful gown, with a veil partially hiding

you need from me?" Sebastian asked.

Sebastian nodded.

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

been waiting here just to tell

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

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

dreaming." Kaitlyn scoffed and turned

so,

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

is made up. No

to his doom. All they could probably do now was retrieve his

atmosphere was festive and

shown great respect by sending Korbin

figures of the day, Heather was overjoyed. After all, by the end of today, she would

have Heather a woman both stunning and neredibly

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

Sebastian.

on Sebastian's movements, and his subordinate

moment,

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

able to get

in satisfaction. "By the

it today. But with the family's third elder and the seventh elder

nodded again in

Sebastian and

doing here?" Korbin exclaimed

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

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

exactly a dragon's lair. Why wouldn't I dare

coldly. "Stop playing dumb. Since you've come

smile. "Brat, today next year will be

didn't give you a chance. If you kneel down, admit your mistakes, gouge out

I came here to congratulate you, so I'm your

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

just because he came to congratulate the

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

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

engagement party. Killing someone might bring bad luck,

scoffed. "We cultivators don't care about such things. If you want to live today, the only way is

and his smile was full

"What are

said, "Mr. Camden, I really don't get it. There are so many good

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

lost it. This guy

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Stonebrook stood up. They were looking ready to strike Sebastian down at

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

practicing an

cultivation technique, one that

energy to

day,

her room, and tried to

"Shut up!"

and quickly interrupted Sebastian while snapping, "Stop spouting nonsense and

slandering Heather on purpose. You

don't believe him. This

do you have?" Camden

don't you let me finish what I was saying earlier? Heather wanted to absorb male energy through a sinister technique and

just upset that I

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

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 I

angrily. "To slander my woman right in front of

me. If you don't believe me, you can have her checked. If I'm lying, you can do with me as you wish," Sebastian

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

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

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

Whether Sebastian was

Camden planned to verify everything

releasing a powerful aura that felt as vast

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

While they were

at the early stage, whereas Septimus was a

originally thought you had some sense in you, but you're a fool Youre allowing this malicious

tell me to shut up, but I'll still keep talking. Heather is nothing more than

few scratch marks on her chest because I got a bit rough. They're

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

However, Heather's reaction

her, leaving everyone stunned. Upon

Heather was

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

a fool, and he was

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

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

released aura alone made it hard for anyone nearby to

Abigail looked on with faces full of concern, and even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there was little they could

as quickly as lightning as his hand reached out to grasp Sebastian's neck. Just as it seemed he would succeed, Sebastian suddenly

resounding sound, Septimus' arm shattered

pained scream and staggered

chased him down and grabbed Septimus by the

"What?"

powerful middle- stage divine grandmaster like Septimus had been defeated in

was beyond

were the most shocked. Not long ago, Sebastian had participated in the Netherworld Sect's

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

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

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

approached Sebastian, his eyes filled with murderous

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

start. Although her face was

more enticing than he had imagined. He nodded and

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

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

Camden, isn't gouging out his eyes and

consider myself rather kind for offering this. This is my

turned to Sebastian and whispered, "Didn't I

death trap. Why shouldn't

didn't realize your strength was so formidable, but

The Stonebrook family

eyes and breaking your hands is

lightly and replied, "Ms. Gardner, I appreciate your kindness,

in the

it's hard to accept,

miserably than to

but in

was a fate worse than death. Rather than living worse than a

the chances were slim, at least Sebastian

"Septimus!"

members of the Stonebrook family erupted

he shouted, "Sebastian Wilder, how

won't be satisfied until

cripple his cultivation

was

presence intensified. Every footfall

be truly unfathomable. He's probably

grandmaster, but it's said that Trey has the ability to fight

so quickly before; this is definitely going to be a fierce

Everyone nodded in agreement.

sword!" Camden shouted, tossing a

the sword and immediately drew it

air, unleashing a wave of

instant, the surrounding temperature seemed to plummet, leaving everyone feeling as though they had fallen into an icy abyss.

this be the Godslayer Blade

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

hadn't expected Camden to

power 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 could slice through

was Sebastian, empty-handed-what chancChapter

closed her eyes, unable

resented the man who had taken her virginity, but after

herself preferring it to be Sebastian. At

a bit more, she even started to develop some feelings for him. This was why

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

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

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

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

with weaker cultivation slumped to the ground while

alive, so

about to strike, Sebastian suddenly moved, reaching out to grab

expression filled with cruelty. To try and stop the Godslayer Blade technique with one's bare hand was utterly

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 was

"How is this possible?"

widened, filled with shock and disbelief. Everyone present was equally stunned as they were unable

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

trying to pull the 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 his spiritual energy, Trey

he was

"This sword is not

a mix of anger and panic, clenching his fists and throwing a punch at Sebastian.Chapter

pointed at Sebastian. "You actually dared to kill two of our family's elders! Do

be killed. If you think you can kill me, I can also kill you. It's

and angry. "Sebastian, I'm warning you. I'm the

beyond anything you can imagine. They are filled with masters of

pair of idiots. You two really are made for each other," Sebastian said

the idiot! Your whole family is!"

"You're about to die, yet you still dare to shout at me.

to kill

was both angry 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

might seem powerful to others, but not me. You're nothing more 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. If your entire family comes at me, I'll

spoke. By the end, his voice was thunderous,

No one could believe how brazen Sebastian was, declaring his intent

said this before, everyone would have looked down on him and thought that he was lying. However, after witnessing

truly are full of yourself! Our family has stood strong for over a thousand years, with countless divine

to my house to admit your wrongs. Perhaps then, we might let you live. Otherwise,

up in a grave, you won't

you dare!" Camden

the experts from

disdain. He took

everyone present. Those below grandmaster level collapsed to the ground,

the grandmasters struggled to remain standing, their

him!"

the Stonebrook family were filled with terror, they had no choice but to obey Camden.

didn't join the fray. Instead,

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 died

family had

of cake. The

was terrifying.

the ground, and

toward Heather. He grabbed

into the air, attempting

way little Jonathan stepped forward to shield the nervous clerk and decided to let the matter drop, choosing mercy

his voice quiet yet carrying the weight of

Elodie blurted, nodding so hard the tight

Relief spread through her limbs like warm water,

she offered a

child, the day would have ended in

shy. "Thank you," she

with a small, practiced smile-courteous, almost grown-up, impossibly composed for a boy his

be the one thanking you," he replied, voice clear as

drew out a sleek

hit the staff like a clap of thunder. Jaws dropped, eyes widened, and

over

hovered around the card, uncertainty flickering across her eyes as she

A purchase of this scale required his guardian's word. Nathaniel gave a single,

wanted an entire

expression. "Of course," she said, nearly breathless with

garments from velvet hangers into satin-lined bags

other employees watched, envy shining through

this large could cover the down payment

more.

standing nearby and everyone understanding precisely why Jonathan was buying, no

guided Nathaniel

voice barely above az whisper “Everything's packed but it really is a mountain of clothes. Should we put one or two pieces back? Together they total a

over eight million." s

would never have taken

firm as bedrock. "I'm buying

he offered no objection, she finally swiped Jonathan's card through the polished

tone chimed, she stared at the numbers in

choosing us." Ivy presented the