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.

"I'm telling the truth, please, spare me."

Sebastian let out a sigh of relief, trusting Sean's words. Fressia's memory loss hadn't affected her abilities; it was entirely possible she escaped through the roof when in danger.

Heather shouted angrily, "Sebastian, I advise you to release my cousin immediately, or I'll have you cut into a thousand pieces, leaving you without a complete corpse!"

Sebastian ignored Heather and looked at Sean. "Even if you didn't hurt my wife, you still harbored evil intentions toward her. Not to mention, you nearly killed my godmother.

"You deserve to die!"

With that, Sebastian snapped Sean's neck with a loud crack.

"Sean!" Martin rushed forward to check, but Sean was already lifeless.

"He actually killed Mr. Sean! The nerve of him!"

Everyone at Knott Estate was filled with rage, and Heather's murderous aura surged as well. "How dare you kill my cousin? I'll have you torn to shreds!"

Heather immediately advanced toward Sebastian, unleashing a terrifying aura. "She's a pinnacle warrior!"

"Ms. Knott is truly remarkable! As expected of Holton's number one

prodigy. She's reached the pinnacle Warrior level at just

She now has

chance of

20

she turns

even that of Ms. Kaitlyn from

full of admiration, their eyes brimming

prepared to strike Sebastian. Just then, a commanding

"Hold it!"

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

turned toward the source of the voice and saw a middle-aged

accompanied by

Mr. Watson!" someone

than the chairman of Holton Chamber of Commerce. He

Watson, what brings you to Knott Estate?" MartChapter

was clear

Sebastian had given him a new lease on life, and he was determined not

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

aura again, making the guards around

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

more than ants to me. You don't even qualify as one, yet you dare spout nonsense

furiously. She raised her hand and struck

stood there, not moving an inch,

was startled by this and was about to step in to save him when

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

other hand, Heather's expression changed drastically as she was filled with shock

his hand, pressing it in

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

after hitting Sebastian with a

his hand, he had forced her to her knees. This

the invisible force was

is

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

smack echoed as Heather was

I will make sure you die without a burial!"

as he charged toward

city lord himself is

people exclaimed excitedly, as seeing a divine grandmaster take action

ready to retaliate when Hendrick suddenly stepped in, positioning himself in

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

with Sebastian, he knew that once Martin killed Sebastian, he wouldn't

wanted to flee, but Knott Estate's guards surrounded

can go ahead and try!" Hendrick stepped forward, releasing a similarly

a divine grandmaster! Mr. Watson is also a divine

Divine grandmasters were

the world, capable of single-handedly opposing

powerful individuals were

Holton, excluding the Netherworld Sect, Martin had been the

had also ascended to the Divine Realm, it was

the Divine

I also broke through the bottleneck and entered the Divine Realm. Do you still think I can't protect Mr.

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

nothing to consider. I won't allow anyone

you've brought this upon yourself. Don't blame me for being

with a punch of

erupted from the clash of their fists. The shockwave

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

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

Vol

his advantage, throwing punch after punch, leaving Hendrick with no chance to counter. Martin then. seized an opportunity and struck Hendrick squarely in the chest, sending him flying with

immediately spat out a mouthful

in shock, rushing

you before that you're no match for

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

leave right now, but that kid is doomed."

dared to make trouble at KChapter

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

with fury

venomously, "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

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

instantly, Sebastian moved

like a ghost. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of

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

Martin shouted, both shocked and furious. He was startled by Sebastian's power, especially his incredible

subdue Sebastian. After all, no matter how talented Sebastian

at most. As a divine grandmaster

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

was both frightened and enraged, Heather tried to maintain her composure as she

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

way too arrogant! He actually dared to call Mr. Knott an ant. He has no idea

of the most powerful beingsan existence, and he dares to call a divine grandmaster an ant? What

Abigail thought Sebastian was being too

limit;

angrily, "You brat, if you think I'm just an ant, then let Heather go and face me

wish!" Sebastian responded. He continued to grab Heather by

away. She landed heavily on the ground, coughing up a

Heather was furious, nearly

him outright! I want to torture him slowly for days. Only then

cultivation, then break your limbs. After that, Heather can take her time tormenting you to death!"

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

this ant!" Martin roared, charging

shocked and horrified. It felt as though his punch had struck an indestructible metal, making 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

mid-air as

What!

stunned, unable to believe what

had punched Sebastian, but Sebastian was unharmed

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

was in awe, and her eyes sparkled

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

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

sneered. "Who I am is of no consequence to you. All you need to know is that you are nothing but ants in my eyes,

he was boasting. But now, not

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

toward Heather, who instantly paled. Terror was evident

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

flick of his wrist, Heather was unable to resist and

grandmaster could manipulate objects from a distance, but usually no further than 10

her toward him effortlessly. This display of power

by the

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

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

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

you had some brains, but it seems

do you mean by that?" Heather asked while bristling with anger. Sebastian's cold laugh echoed. "Even now, you don't understand what kind

Even if your mentor Bertha were here, she wouldn't be able to save you because, in

My mentor is one of the Grand Elders of the

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

that Fressia hadn't been captured. With her level of skill, ordinary people wouldn't pose a threat to her even with her memory loss. So now he had no reason to

make this father-daughter duo taste

They have five divine grandmasters, and Tyler's power is beyond

ants,"

don't underestimate them, Mr.

wasn't arrogance but confidence, confidence rooted in

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

and still no sign

your mentor won't be coming," Sebastian

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

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

fine. But if they do, I'll just wipe

casually as if he were talking about slaughtering

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

would have dismissed it as bluster, and not even credible bluster

severely injured Martin in a

any last words before you die?" Sebastian

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

die."

me, used wicked means to steal my energe essence, and marrow and then tossed

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 your

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

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

It was Sean acting on

was driven by lust. It had nothing to do with me," Heather quickly tried

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

he acted alone. If it wasn't her, then

intent.

belongs to s

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

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

trying to turn us against each

onlookers silently agreed, thinking that forcing them

than simply

the survivor would live with the guilt

giving you one

were full of

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

negotiate. Let us go, and just name

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

One million gold coins? Why don't you just rob a

for a lifetime. One million gold coins was a huge sum even

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

teeth, feeling as if his heart

to the large amount of gold, Sebastian only

Martin handed Sebastian ten

his word and left

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

followed Hendrick to the

like to ask

need to be so

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

a debt that Hendrick considered a second chance at

was at least a second grade alchemist, with immeasurable strength

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

professional artist, his drawing was

woman in the picture your

"Yes," Sebastian nodded.

of disappointment flashed in Abigail's eyes. It was hard not to admire a man as exceptional

but after seeing the portrait, her

in the drawing

her own beauty.

explained the circumstances

to find her immediately. I'm sure we'll have news

stayed at the chamber, waiting for updates. He also

for some people

to protect

Sebastian's terrifying power first hand, Brork

of refusal. He was

Meanwhile, at Knott Estate.

just can't swallow this

asked, "Are

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

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

daughter then stepped out

Stonebrook family had arrived in large numbers,

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

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

truly graces our humble Knott Estate," Martin said with

and said, "Mr. Knott, you're too kind.

led the father and son into the sitting room and had them

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

you for the compliment, Mr. Stonebrook." Heather appeared slightly shy. But the more reserved she acted, the more captivated Camden became; his eyes never left her, like they were

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

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

was not angry at all. In fact, she felt quite

could become the

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

even secure a place among the

Denzel smiled a

"My

Knott once not long ago,

first sight for him.

lost his

his appetite and many.

over her. As his father, I

Cóntent

done speaking, he clapped his hands, and

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 a box of

though smaller, contained dozens

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

to admit, the Stonebrook family had truly gone all out. The gold coins alone amounted

not enough, making them extremely scarce in the market. When Martin and Heather heard about the Purification Pills, their eyes lit

physical constitution, extend life, and greatly enhance

consumed by warriors, these pills significantly improved their constitution, accelerated their training speed,

are you

Extremely satisfied,

mean you agree to their

"Of course. Mr. Camden is a remarkable man. For him to be interested in my

she was overjoyed inside. With the future title of

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

whose strength is formidable and

cause trouble for you. Who might this

a scoundrel named Sebastian

commoner.

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

he took advantage of the situation and insisted I take off my clothes before he would treat me. At the time, I was powerless and had no way to refuse. I'm telling you this not

mind, we can call off the

heard about this incident too, but I

worry, Heather. I don't mind. It wasn't

you for understanding," Heather

strategy; many people already knew about Sebastian seeing her naked.

herself, she hoped to handle the situation

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

as we got engaged, he demanded that

woman and naturally refused him. He then tried to force himself on me, but luckily,

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

Camden, that scoundrel is very strong. Even

should be under 30 years old. How could

increase. There are also herbs and pills that extend life and enhance

look like he's in his 20s, but

brat's cultivation is at least at the early pinnacle stage of diving grandmaster, strongerthan the

age is definitely well

an early-stage divine grandmaster? That's

Heather and Camden's

the Stonebrook family, one of the four major families of the

Estate, it was still far from matching the prestige of the

reflection, it didn't seem that odd. Although Heather's family background wasn't on par with the

potential at five rings, placing her on the same

with boundless potential and unimaginable future

and talent compensated for her

engagement, many women felt envious and even jealous of Heather. After

those who secretly admired Heather, were equally

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

invested in a vast amount

of the cultivation technique- whether by stealth or force-and then

stockpile pills now to boost the cultivation of those around

to rest. One day, after

tomorrow at

of them is for me, I assume?" Sebastian

nodded. "Yes, you're

through Martin's intentions-it was nothing more than an

"Mr. Wilder, are you

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

said, "Mr. Wilder, I think it's best if you don't go. Martin and Heather both hate you to the core and their invitation is definitely not sincere it's clear they want to

in agreement. "My father is right. You mustn't go.

right

petty clowns. There's nothing to

shouldn't be so careless. know you're strong, but the Stonebrook family has many powerful figures. If you go you're bound to be

Hendrick warned.

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unmoved. "I appreciate your concern, but

They're not

leave me alone, fine. If they dare provoke me,

ie

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

listen

they'll cook up something else next time

better to confront them sooner

and his group approached the entrance of Knott Estate,

dressed in a colorful gown, with a veil partially hiding her stunning beauty-it was Kaitlyn,

something you need from me?" Sebastian

Sebastian nodded.

plans to kill you at the banquet. Going there now is like walking into a trap,"

been waiting here just to tell me this?"

run into you and thought

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

Kaitlyn scoffed and turned to

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

With your talent, you're destined to become a peerless force in the future. Just bide

is made up. No more advice,

and shook their heads, thinking Sebastian was marching to his

Estate, the atmosphere was festive and filled with

local powerhouse, the Netherworld Sect had shown great respect by

the end of

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

had already been seen and touched by Sebastian So the

Sebastian.

had been keeping tabs on

just at that moment, "Mr. Camden, Sebastian has

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

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

in satisfaction. "By the

and likely won't make it today. But with the family's third

nodded again in

moment, Sebastian and his

What's he doing here?" Korbin exclaimed in surprise when he

had already warned Sebastian about the Stonebrook family's plan,

"Sebastian, you bastard! You actually had the guts to come. I can't decide if I should praise your bravery or call

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

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

a mocking smile. "Brat, today next year

a chance. If you kneel down, admit your

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

Camden sneered. "I invited you

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

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

and Abigail, only Kaitlyn seemed worried

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

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

Sebastian laughed and his

immediately grew furious. "What are you laughing at, you

are so many good women out there. Why on earth

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

it. This guy

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

Everyone nodded in agreement.

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

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

been practicing

cultivation technique, one that

energy

One day, shevited

me into her room,

"Shut up!"

and quickly interrupted Sebastian while snapping,

he's just slandering Heather on purpose. You

course, I don't believe him. This guy has slandered my woman-this

you

replied, "Why don't you let me finish what I was saying earlier? Heather wanted to absorb male energy through a sinister technique and tried to seduce me, but I wasn't interested in her at

upset that I broke off the engagement with him, so he's trying to slander me. You

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

drugged me that day, I couldn't resist and ended up sleeping with her. But what I didn't expect was that she was using an evil cultivation

slander my woman right in

believe me, you can have her checked. If I'm lying, you

making it all up! Even if an

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

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

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

verify everything as soon as the

vast and overwhelming as the sea, making it hard for

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

apprehensive. While they were also divine

was a middle-stage divine

had some sense in

I'll make sure you wish you were dead!" Camden snapped angrily. Sebastian taunted, "You tell me to

I left a few scratch marks on her chest because

truth, Sebastian was just bluffing; those marks would have healed by now, given a warrior's

However, Heather's reaction

her, leaving everyone stunned. Upon

Heather was

I'll

he was infuriated

major families of the southern region, with all their elders

a middle-stage divine grandmaster. His power was

pressure from his released aura alone made

even Kaitlyn's eyes flashed with worry. But there was little they could do; they

as quickly as lightning as his hand reached out to grasp Sebastian's neck. Just as it seemed he would succeed, Sebastian suddenly countered, reacting faster and landing a punch

resounding sound, Septimus' arm

a pained scream and

chased him down and grabbed Septimus by the

"What?"

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

was

the most shocked. Not long ago, Sebastian

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

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

family! If you dare to kill him, you won't even have

his

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

her face

even more enticing than he had imagined. He nodded and said, "I'll grant you this favor,

Gardner Astong asterele Monet

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

eyes

rather kind for offering this. This is my bottom line!" Camden declared in a tone

turned to Sebastian and whispered, "Didn't I

trap. Why shouldn't I come?" Sebastian

your strength

Stonebrook

and breaking your hands is the best outcome I

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

not in the

know it's hard to

to five miserably than to die. IfChapter

wanted to say something, but in the end,

person, losing both eyes and hands was a fate worse than

slim, at least Sebastian

"Septimus!"

of the Stonebrook

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

satisfied

cripple his cultivation for

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

forward, his presence intensified. Every footfall left a deep imprint on the hard diamond-stone

must be truly unfathomable. He's probably at the

but it's said that Trey has the ability to fight beyond his level, comparable to a

is? He struck so quickly before;

Everyone nodded in agreement.

sword!" Camden shouted,

drew it from its sheath. A sharp,

blade resonated through the air, unleashing a wave of terrifying

though they had fallen into an icy

the Godslayer Blade

stated, "That's right. This is our Stonebrook family's Godslayer Blade. Our ancestors once roamed the world with this sword, and with

Camden

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

to be a

was Sebastian, empty-handed-what

her eyes, unable to bear watching

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

would have been defiled by that old scoundrel instead, so she found herself preferring it to be Sebastian. At least

for him. This was why she would always instinctively step in whenever he

she had come to realize that Sebastian's strength far surpassed

were the Stonebrook family. Not even her

sword, a blinding white blade aura was charged with

surged violently, creating an oppressive atmosphere that weighed down on

weaker cultivation slumped to the ground while

so his sword's target was Sebastian's

to strike, Sebastian

and stop the Godslayer Blade technique with one's bare hand was

expected sight of blood and mangled flesh, the

"How is this possible?"

with shock and disbelief. Everyone present was equally stunned as they

This is insane!" "What level is this guy? How

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

said calmly. With a slight exertion of

if he was jolted by

examined the Godslayer Blade while nodding in satisfaction. "This sword is not bad. From now on,

shouted in a mix of anger and panic, clenching his

very shocked. His finger trembled as he pointed at Sebastian. "You actually dared

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

both afraid and angry. "Sebastian, I'm warning you. I'm the heir to

power is beyond anything you can imagine. They are filled with masters of unparalleled skill. My future father-in-law is one of the top experts in the Southern Regions, so killing you would be a

really are made for each

idiots? You're the idiot! Your whole family is!" Heather shouted

still dare to shout at me. If that's not foolishness,

You really plan to kill us?" Heather was

to kill me, our family will

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

the end, his voice was thunderous, sending shivers down everyone's

crowd was stunned into silence. No one could believe how brazen Sebastian was, declaring his intent to annihilate the

everyone would have looked down on him and thought that he was lying. However, after witnessing Sebastian's terrifying strength, everyone was very

of yourself! Our family has

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

coldly. "Whether or not I end up in a grave, you won't be around to see

you dare!" Camden

all the experts from the Stonebrook family

disdain. He took

the oppressive force weighed down on everyone present. Those below grandmaster level collapsed

the grandmasters struggled to remain

Kill him!" Camden

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

didn't join the fray. Instead, he used

his hand, a tremendous energy burst forth. There was a deafening boom, and the

very shocked. The grandmasters from the Stonebrook family had

of cake. The sheer ease

was terrifying.

the ground, and her face

moment, Martin rushed toward Heather. He grabbed her by

the air, attempting

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

this will ever happen again," Nathaniel said, his voice quiet yet carrying the weight of judgment through

Elodie blurted, nodding so hard the tight bun at the back of her

Relief spread through her limbs like

had dangled on someone else's whim. Grateful, she

between danger and the child, the

turned to Jonathan, her posture unexpectedly shy. "Thank you," she murmured, sincerity softening every line of

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

thanking you," he replied,

Jonathan slipped a hand into the miniature pocket of his blazer and drew out a sleek matte

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

over ten thousand,

hovered around the card, uncertainty flickering across her eyes as

was still a minor. A purchase of this scale required his guardian's word. Nathaniel gave a

why Jonathan wanted an entire rack of adult clothing, yet he

in Ivy's expression. "Of course," she said,

velvet

employees watched, envy shining through their

large could cover the down payment on

more.

Jonathan was buying, no

Ivy guided

it really is a mountain of

over eight million." s

never have taken a job at a boutique

firm as

no objection, she finally swiped Jonathan's card

in disbelief. The wealthy, it

for choosing us." Ivy presented the card with

with matching courtesy. "Ms. Ivy, I truly appreciate everything

set

a flourish worthy of a stage magician, he indicated a

on to whatever gentleman keeps

then alarm. A quick shake of her head sent her ponytail swishing across her shoulders. "Oh, no, I can't, really It's far too expensive," she blurted, hands rising like a pair

apairof

spoke in his low, effortless baritone. “You protected Jon today. Compared with that, a jacket is nothing. If you ever hit a rough

while paying the bill, Jonathan had delivered a lightning-fast

shadows, arms loaded with crisp shirts, tailored trousers, and ribbon-tied shopping

cast a downward glance at Jonathan, who still wasn't tall enough to reach his thigh, and

“Oh. Ms. Kennedy wanted me to pop in and pick out a few outfits for Uncle Zachary. This is just

hardly knows Ms. Kennedy, and Mom's best friend would never check up on this, so the story is

once, expression unreadable. "Your Ms. Kennedy certainly trusts you,"

a small, sour note curled inside his chest. Vivian remembers to buy clothes for

mood darkened like a

his tiny pinkie around Nathaniel's larger finger, and gave a reassuring tug. "Dad, Mom actually asked me to purchase a suit a while back. I'm pretty sure that

had believed the first fib, it was only because Vivian's eccentricity

Jonathan appeared more like an adult compared

would never delegate adult shopping to

figured

Jonathan blinked, performing innocent

let out a quiet breath. “When it comes to social-grade lying,

exposed so fast, and the realization sent

theatrical sigh. “Are you feeling unhappy?” he asked, dark lashes

a civil smile. "Why

and Elliot, but none for you. She skipped you completely. That proves she doesn't value

opened, then snapped shut.Am I showing it

“And exactly where did you pick up on

printed across your face, Dad.” Jon shrugged

tightened. The comment landed like a weight on his chest. If even a

door stayed shut

hard, she went searching

belongs to s

in the corridor, she almost collided with

noticed the bodyguard trailing behind them, arms loaded with shopping bags bulging

have you two been? And what on