Sophie gritted her teeth in anger, seething with hatred. "Please don't mention that bastard, Sally… I can't stand to hear his name after everything that's happened since he showed up."She believed it was because of him that Randall was now gravely ill.More importantly, Sophie despised him for turning Michael into a vegetable three days ago.She had rushed to the hospital as soon as she heard about Michael's condition, but Leon, Michael's father, slapped her and hurled insults her way.He blamed Sophie for what happened to his son, accusing her of seducing Michael, and told her to stay as far away from them as possible. He even vowed to come after her once Michael was cured.Sophie was consumed by grief and rage, unable to find a way to vent her emotions. She couldn't accept being blamed for what had happened to Michael."Alright, that's enough. We need to focus on getting your grandfather cured. The next time we see Harrison, we'll break his legs and throw him to the Krasters t
Sally remained in a daze as she pointed toward the stage. "I-Isn't that… Isn't that Harrison?"Sophie froze, stunned, as she turned to follow Sally's gaze.At that moment, the emcee called Jaime to the stage.Dressed in a fine suit, Jaime stepped up and addressed the crowd, "Thank you all for coming to my granddaughter's wedding party."Now, without further ado, allow me to introduce the newlyweds! "I present to you… my granddaughter and my grandson-in-law!"The guests buzzed with anticipation, eager to see the young miracle doctor everyone had been talking about. Soft, romantic music filled the wedding hall, and rose petals floated gently through the air, adding to the magical atmosphere.The bride and groom entered hand-in-hand, their pace measured as they approached the stage.The groom wore a tailored blue suit that accentuated his commanding presence and upright posture.The bride, draped in an exquisite wedding gown, exuded grace and elegance. Her cold yet regal demea
After that, Harrison turned and was about to leave, unwilling to waste another second with the Barnes family."Harrison! Harrison, please help him—for the sake of your mentor's friendship!" Arthur mustered the courage to plead, though his desperation bordered on shamelessness. He knew how pitiful he looked at that moment, but he was willing to humiliate himself if it meant saving his father's life.Harrison stopped and smirked. "Funny how you bring up my mentor now. Didn't seem like his friendship with your father mattered when you insulted me and demanded I cancel the marriage arrangement, did it?""I…" Arthur stammered, embarrassed and at a loss for words. "Forget it, Dad! We don't need to beg for his help!" Sophie snapped, her pride stinging despite everything. "There are plenty of decent doctors in Zicco—surely one of them can save Grandpa!"Sophie gritted her teeth, holding on to her fragile ego even though Harrison had humiliated her countless times. Unbothered, Harrison repli
Meanwhile, Esther held Harrison's arm, calmly observing everything unfolding around them.She had resolved to give him her full support, no matter what decision he made.Harrison felt no sympathy for the Barnes family's desperate plea. Instead, he looked at them with cold, unyielding disdain.He knew they wouldn't be begging him if they weren't aware of his medical expertise, his marriage to Esther, or Randall's grave illness.Harrison was no saint and had no interest in wasting time or effort on something so futile."You reap what you sow." With that, Harrison turned and ignored their pleas entirely.Esther and the others followed him from behind. At that moment, Randall, who had been clinging to life, coughed up another mouthful of blood.After a final, violent jerk of his legs, Randall finally passed away, filled with regret.The Barnes family was immediately thrown into chaos.Sophie collapsed like a puppet with cut strings, murmuring, "No… No… Our family's finished for
'Ten years ago?'That would be when the Starks were massacred!'My family's wealth was completely looted after their demise. Our money, companies, and lands were all divided without a trace.'At the same time, the Dorians, Zorells, and Coopers became rich and famous overnight… Could it be… Could they have been the ones to plunder my family's riches?'Were they involved in the massacre?' Harrison thought.Harrison's eyes gradually darkened with a violent intensity. He knew it was time for the Draconian Alliance to investigate the families soon."What's the matter, Harrison? My friends are waiting for you."At that moment, Esther pouted slightly, both embarrassed and excited, as she dragged Harrison toward her circle of friends—youngsters dressed in wealth.They had all grown up with silver spoons in their mouths, and an air of arrogance surrounded them.While they were polite to Harrison on the surface, there was an unmistakable hint of disdain. After all, Harrison came from a
A swing of his claymore intensified the fear among the crowd, and the scene erupted into chaos."The East King's here to kill Harrison?! What's going on?!"The young onlookers stared at Harrison, their faces pale with fear.One of them finally managed to speak, his voice shaking. "Y-You were telling the truth? You really killed Hunter?""Of course it's true," Harrison replied, his tone unwavering. "The East King's already here for my head!"Esther's expression shifted, her concern evident. "Is it true, Harrison? Did you really kill someone?"Harrison nodded. "It's a little complicated, but I'll explain later."He stood up, eager to see the East King's true power.But William, supported by his cane, quickly rose, pulled Harrison back down, and said solemnly, "You mustn't do anything rash, Harrison. Marcus is definitely here for blood, and he's an Adaptive Force martial artist. You should let Father handle this."Harrison was touched by William's concern but remained unfazed. Ev
Our story began inside The Rose, a bar in Zicco City, where colorful lights flickered and seductive dancers swayed to the music."Damn you, Ricardo…"Harrison Stark, our protagonist, was drowning his sorrows as the face of his mentor, Ricardo Stone, kept appearing in his mind."Congratulations on graduating from my tutelage, you little rascal. You've regained your freedom and may leave this place to explore the world."But! There are a few things I'd like you to do when you leave."Firstly, visit the Barnes family in Zicco. The head of the family owes me a debt from 18 years ago, and he promised he'd let you marry his eldest granddaughter."Secondly, all seven of your female seniors have become masters in their respective fields after leaving here. Be sure to visit them. I'm sure they miss you."Thirdly, I'm putting you in charge of the Draconian Alliance, which I founded five years ago. It's now grown into a national organization."Finally, you'll need to find your true love w
"Twice?" Esther repeated in confusion."The first time was when I saved you from those thugs."The second time was when you drank too much and were drugged at the same time. Because of this combination, your heart condition flared up, causing your blood vessels to constrict, which explains the difficulty you had breathing at the time."You would've been dead in five minutes if I hadn't saved you back there."Esther widened her eyes, shocked that Harrison knew about her heart condition, and in such detail."Then am I…"Harrison smiled. "Oh! Don't worry, I've treated your heart condition while I was at it. You're fully cured now."Esther was even more shocked and stood up. "What? I'm fully cured?!"I've been to the best hospitals specializing in heart diseases, including Dr. Armstrong of 'The Hippocratic Four.' They all said my heart condition was incurable and that they could only give me medications to relieve my symptoms."But… you've managed to cure me?"Raphael Armstrong w
A swing of his claymore intensified the fear among the crowd, and the scene erupted into chaos."The East King's here to kill Harrison?! What's going on?!"The young onlookers stared at Harrison, their faces pale with fear.One of them finally managed to speak, his voice shaking. "Y-You were telling the truth? You really killed Hunter?""Of course it's true," Harrison replied, his tone unwavering. "The East King's already here for my head!"Esther's expression shifted, her concern evident. "Is it true, Harrison? Did you really kill someone?"Harrison nodded. "It's a little complicated, but I'll explain later."He stood up, eager to see the East King's true power.But William, supported by his cane, quickly rose, pulled Harrison back down, and said solemnly, "You mustn't do anything rash, Harrison. Marcus is definitely here for blood, and he's an Adaptive Force martial artist. You should let Father handle this."Harrison was touched by William's concern but remained unfazed. Ev
'Ten years ago?'That would be when the Starks were massacred!'My family's wealth was completely looted after their demise. Our money, companies, and lands were all divided without a trace.'At the same time, the Dorians, Zorells, and Coopers became rich and famous overnight… Could it be… Could they have been the ones to plunder my family's riches?'Were they involved in the massacre?' Harrison thought.Harrison's eyes gradually darkened with a violent intensity. He knew it was time for the Draconian Alliance to investigate the families soon."What's the matter, Harrison? My friends are waiting for you."At that moment, Esther pouted slightly, both embarrassed and excited, as she dragged Harrison toward her circle of friends—youngsters dressed in wealth.They had all grown up with silver spoons in their mouths, and an air of arrogance surrounded them.While they were polite to Harrison on the surface, there was an unmistakable hint of disdain. After all, Harrison came from a
Meanwhile, Esther held Harrison's arm, calmly observing everything unfolding around them.She had resolved to give him her full support, no matter what decision he made.Harrison felt no sympathy for the Barnes family's desperate plea. Instead, he looked at them with cold, unyielding disdain.He knew they wouldn't be begging him if they weren't aware of his medical expertise, his marriage to Esther, or Randall's grave illness.Harrison was no saint and had no interest in wasting time or effort on something so futile."You reap what you sow." With that, Harrison turned and ignored their pleas entirely.Esther and the others followed him from behind. At that moment, Randall, who had been clinging to life, coughed up another mouthful of blood.After a final, violent jerk of his legs, Randall finally passed away, filled with regret.The Barnes family was immediately thrown into chaos.Sophie collapsed like a puppet with cut strings, murmuring, "No… No… Our family's finished for
After that, Harrison turned and was about to leave, unwilling to waste another second with the Barnes family."Harrison! Harrison, please help him—for the sake of your mentor's friendship!" Arthur mustered the courage to plead, though his desperation bordered on shamelessness. He knew how pitiful he looked at that moment, but he was willing to humiliate himself if it meant saving his father's life.Harrison stopped and smirked. "Funny how you bring up my mentor now. Didn't seem like his friendship with your father mattered when you insulted me and demanded I cancel the marriage arrangement, did it?""I…" Arthur stammered, embarrassed and at a loss for words. "Forget it, Dad! We don't need to beg for his help!" Sophie snapped, her pride stinging despite everything. "There are plenty of decent doctors in Zicco—surely one of them can save Grandpa!"Sophie gritted her teeth, holding on to her fragile ego even though Harrison had humiliated her countless times. Unbothered, Harrison repli
Sally remained in a daze as she pointed toward the stage. "I-Isn't that… Isn't that Harrison?"Sophie froze, stunned, as she turned to follow Sally's gaze.At that moment, the emcee called Jaime to the stage.Dressed in a fine suit, Jaime stepped up and addressed the crowd, "Thank you all for coming to my granddaughter's wedding party."Now, without further ado, allow me to introduce the newlyweds! "I present to you… my granddaughter and my grandson-in-law!"The guests buzzed with anticipation, eager to see the young miracle doctor everyone had been talking about. Soft, romantic music filled the wedding hall, and rose petals floated gently through the air, adding to the magical atmosphere.The bride and groom entered hand-in-hand, their pace measured as they approached the stage.The groom wore a tailored blue suit that accentuated his commanding presence and upright posture.The bride, draped in an exquisite wedding gown, exuded grace and elegance. Her cold yet regal demea
Sophie gritted her teeth in anger, seething with hatred. "Please don't mention that bastard, Sally… I can't stand to hear his name after everything that's happened since he showed up."She believed it was because of him that Randall was now gravely ill.More importantly, Sophie despised him for turning Michael into a vegetable three days ago.She had rushed to the hospital as soon as she heard about Michael's condition, but Leon, Michael's father, slapped her and hurled insults her way.He blamed Sophie for what happened to his son, accusing her of seducing Michael, and told her to stay as far away from them as possible. He even vowed to come after her once Michael was cured.Sophie was consumed by grief and rage, unable to find a way to vent her emotions. She couldn't accept being blamed for what had happened to Michael."Alright, that's enough. We need to focus on getting your grandfather cured. The next time we see Harrison, we'll break his legs and throw him to the Krasters t
"So, he's under the Thatcher family's protection, huh? No wonder he dared to kill Hunter!"Even so, you've offended the wrong family this time, you little shit! They won't be able to save you this time!"Furiously, Marcus slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "Lucius, Clayton, gather all our men! We're going to visit the Thatchers in three days and avenge my son!"I'm going to turn their wedding party into a funeral! I'll kill that little bastard in front of Esther and make her a widow!"Blood for blood!"Nearly a thousand gang members raised their weapons and chanted, "Blood for blood!"-Three days passed in the blink of an eye.The people of Zicco were all talking about one thing: Esther Thatcher, the most beautiful woman in Zicco, was getting married!Over the past three days, the staff at the Prestige Hotel, the city's most luxurious hotel, had stopped taking in guests to prepare for Esther's wedding.The entire hotel was brightly lit and lavishly decorated by early
East King's luxurious manor was located in Maravelle, surrounded by tall fences and patrolled by armed guards.A dozen mastiffs roamed the area, barking at the slightest movement, further securing the manor.Such precautions were necessary for Marcus Blayze, the East King of Tiger's Fangs.In addition to Marcus, three others held similar ranks, each overseeing the North, South, and West. Together, they were known as the Four Kings.Each King governed their respective territory without interference. However, in times of danger, all four would unite to battle their enemies, which was how Tiger's Fangs had earned its fearsome reputation in Zicco.At that moment, Marcus was having a threesome with two beautiful young celebrities in his newly acquired manor. He was sweating profusely but enjoying the time spent with the women.However, a phone call caused his expression to darken. He quickly grabbed his robe and rushed out, leaving the two women behind.He arrived at the main hall, w
"I did it! I'm finally close to mastering my Energy Awakening stage and entering Mortal Transcendence!"I wonder how powerful I am compared to other martial artists now. Hunter was too weak to be my baseline reference. I should find someone stronger…"Hunter mentioned I was a Grandmaster, which sounded pretty strong. I wonder if they could withstand three of my attacks?"Harrison's eyes burned with vigor.As glorious as being a Grandmaster sounded, they were still mortals, while Harrison was on the path to immortality.With a smile, Harrison packed up his things and headed home.-Harrison arrived at Lakeshore Haven after half an hour, just as he saw Esther jump off the sofa in a huff as he entered the living room."You're finally back! I tried calling you and left you so many texts, but you didn't reply to any of them. I thought something bad had happened to you!" she complained.Harrison was slightly startled, but that quickly turned into a wave of warmth in his heart, appre