However, before Serena could finish her sentence, Hailey turned around and saw Liam standing behind her.Hailey's eyebrows shot up instantly, and her voice became sharp and piercing. "You're still hanging around with this worthless ex-convict? I knew it! I knew Serena couldn't possibly cause trouble at the South City Bank!"Hailey turned to Liam and gritted her teeth. "As expected, it's you! Every single misfortune our Lloyd family has faced is because of you!"A look of urgency flashed across Serena's face. She quickly tried to explain to Liam. "Mom, it's not his fault! Liam saved me—""Shut up! Do you think this is the time to defend him?" Hailey cut Serena off abruptly, pointing at Kris, who was lying on the ground, "Do you think I'm deaf? Mister Chansey just said it was Liam who hit him!""Enough!"Suddenly, Kris's voice rang out. He assessed the situation coldly and said, "There's no need to argue about who's at fault. None of you are getting away!"Upon hearing Kris's wo
However, after hearing Alex's words, Kris shook his head coldly."If it were any other matter, I might have spared you the embarrassment, Mister Irving. For this matter today, it's not just you. Even if your father comes, I won't hold back! They dared to assault me in the South City Bank!"He looked up at Serena and Liam, his voice icy. "I've never encountered such a thing! It doesn't matter who struck first. Anyone involved in this incident won't be let off!"Alex, feeling his dignity tarnished, suddenly froze and frowned. "Mister Chansey, in front of so many people, aren't you worried about the negative impact if this gets out?""Of course, I won't have the security do anything," Kris sneered, understanding the implication in Alex's words. But at this moment, Kris appeared particularly unrestrained. His chubby face was filled with malice as he added, "I'm just ensuring these scum who dared to act violently in the bank don't escape! As for how to deal with them, you'll know soon
Casey stepped up beside Kris, his square face radiating authority. "What's going on here?"Kris lifted his head and spoke sternly, "Mister Upton, someone tried to rob our bank! When their plan was exposed, they attempted to flee. I was injured while trying to stop them, but we've already apprehended the culprits!"Kris smirked as he continued, "I have strong suspicions that these people from the Lloyd Group are accomplices!"Right from the start, Kris pinned a serious crime on Liam and even implicated the Lloyd family.Serena's eyes widened in shock at the accusation. She finally understood the real reason why Kris had asked them to wait.If they were indeed linked to the bank robbery, the consequences would be dire, not just for them but for the Lloyd Group's stock price, which would plummet instantly. The repercussions would be unimaginable.Casey’s eyes flashed with anger upon hearing Kris. He pointed at Hailey and the others and ordered, "Is that so? Take them away!"Hailey'
"Are we not taking them back to the police station?"Casey froze for a moment. He could not believe what he was hearing.How could Alex say such a thing? Was he supposed to show Alex some respect? Who did Alex think he was?Did Alex think he could speak so casually just because they had a meal together once?"Who do you think you are?" Casey scoffed, lifting his head.Suddenly, his pupils contracted as he froze in place.When he entered the bank earlier, Casey’s attention had been focused on Kris. Later, Alex had caught his attention.As a result, he did not closely observe the situation inside the bank. However, when he looked up, he saw an incredibly familiar figure. Although he had only seen him in surveillance footage, he could never forget that face. The reason the South City Police Station was once surrounded by the military, nearly leading to a huge disaster, was because of the man standing in front of him.Staring at Liam, Casey trembled uncontrollably. "Grandmaster…"
"Mister Upton, it's fine." Although Alex could not understand it, he could clearly see through Casey's attitude.Alex continued speaking pridefully. "After all, Mister Chansey was injured quite severely. It's understandable that he would be upset..."However, while Alex kept talking, Casey's mind was blank. He did not hear a single word. The moment he saw Kris pointing at Liam, Casey wanted to kill Kris. A mere branch manager of South City Bank dared to point at the legendary Grandmaster Burrey! Was he courting death?After the military and Liam left the police station that day, Casey tried to look into Liam's identity, but his information was classified. Casey did not know who Liam really was up until that moment. However, one thing was abundantly clear to him.They could not afford to offend Liam.While Casey was trembling with fear, Hailey stood behind him, her eyes wide open.They knew the Irving family's power was formidable, but they had not expected Alex to wield such
Alex's face showed a hint of confusion as he looked at Casey. He thought Casey was under the weather."Mister Upton, are you feeling unwell? If you're tired, you should go back and rest. I can handle the remaining matters."Alex smiled as he added, "It was troublesome for you to come all this way!"Casey finally reacted after hearing Alex's words. He hesitated momentarily before lifting his head to glance at Liam."If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."Liam had remained unresponsive, so naturally, Casey did not dare to make any rash moves."Dismiss!" Casey waved to the nearby officers and turned to leave.Seeing Casey preparing to depart, Hailey and Ronald breathed a sigh of relief. However, Liam's voice suddenly rang out. "Are you just going to leave like that?"Upon hearing this, Casey's body trembled, and he abruptly stopped as he turned back to look at Liam."What… What did you say?" Liam frowned as he pointed at Kris on the ground. "No one is robbing a bank, s
The moment this scene unfolded, the entire bank manager's office was engulfed in a dead silence."Mister Upton…"Even Kris was frozen in place. He could not even feel the sting of Casey's slap on his face.It felt like a dream.Kris never imagined that Casey would ever treat him this way. Not only did he slap him, but he also intended to take him to the police station for investigation!However, that slap abruptly woke him up. Kris realized that his initial thoughts could be wrong.Given the Irving family's power, no matter how much they grew or how exceptional they became, as long as they remained in South City, Casey could not possibly be so afraid of the Irving family to this extent.That meant that from the very beginning, Casey's fear and his decision to slap Alex before taking him away for an investigation had nothing to do with the Irving family. If it had nothing to do with the Irving family…Kris seemed to have realized something. He suddenly looked up, his eyes fill
"How ridiculous!"After hearing Liam's words, Alex also revealed a disdainful smile. However, only Serena seemed momentarily dazed by the situation unfolding before her.She had initially believed that the circumstances were entirely due to Alex's efforts. However, after that recent scene, a seed of doubt began to sprout in her mind. She could not shake the feeling that Casey's eyes had been nervously fixed on Liam the entire time.Moreover, if she had heard correctly, it seemed like Casey had addressed Liam respectfully using a formal honorific. It was only after Liam had spoken that Casey reacted.All of that made Serena feel an unusual sense of unease. Coupled with the events that had transpired at the Harmony Hub, her mind was filled with questions. Could it be that Liam's identity was far beyond what she had ever imagined?However, Serena shook her head. It was already unbelievable enough that Liam knew Howser. If he could also intimidate Casey to such an extent, what kin
Kenton's eyes widened as he stared straight ahead.Freddy's lifeless body lay less than two meters away from him. From that distance, Kenton could clearly see Freddy's eyes, devoid of any sparkle.Maybe, if Freddy had taken just one more step to escape the ring and concede defeat, things might have been different.But that was impossible.From the moment Freddy chose to step into the ring, the outcome was already sealed.Right now, Kenton couldn't even feel the pain in his own body. His heart was completely consumed by fear.Kenton had never imagined that one day he would witness such a scene.Even more unimaginable was the fact that someone could be so terrifyingly powerful!All the instructors from the battle zones had been killed by the same person. Among them was even a martial arts Ascendants.Yet all of them combined could not last a single round against that Grandmaster!Everything that had just happened felt like a nightmare to Kenton.Even now, he could not believe
Ten Years Ago.When Matthew first took office as the commander of the Western Military Region, Brandon Yorkshire had already become his personal guard.Over the past ten years, however, Brandon had never once made a public appearance like he did today!Matthew had never expected that today, after Grandmaster Burrey from the Central Military Region made his move, Brandon would voluntarily show up, and even seem so frightened!However, the old man's appearance did not surprise Liam at all.Because the moment he saw Matthew, he had already noticed the old man's presence."The Martial Code?"Yet, the old man's words made Liam narrow his eyes.But now was not the time to dwell on such matters.Bang—Liam casually tossed Jormund's body aside, then looked up at the remaining special forces instructors still standing on the stage, showing a faint smile."I..."Seeing this, the few remaining instructors on the stage trembled violently!A formless fear instantly gripped their hearts
Jormund finally understood why, at that time, Gabriel did not resist when facing Liam.It was not that Baeron did not want to fight back.It was that, at that moment, Baeron had no chance to resist!The overwhelming pressure, like the sky collapsing, and the boundless fear!It left them completely unable to control their bodies!This man, who was called Grandmaster Burrey, what kind of monster was he?!Not only could he see through the condition of Jormund's body at a glance, but with a simple gesture, he made Jormund's inner energy shrink in terror, completely unable to move!Even though he had already broken through to the realm of martial arts Ascendant, it was still useless!Suddenly, Jormund recalled Baeron's action right before his death—trying desperately to look at them.Now, he finally understood the reason behind that gesture!But he no longer had any way to share his discovery with anyone else!Jormund stared wide-eyed at Liam's slender, well-defined hand, getting
"Mister Celd… When did you break through?"Their faces were filled with shock.Previously, the instructors from other military districts knew that Jormund's strength was extraordinary, but they had no idea to what extent.But they never expected this.Jormund had already become a martial arts Ascendant!That seemingly insurmountable chasm had been crossed by him!From now on, when they faced Jormund, they would probably have to show the respect of juniors!The instructors from other military districts could feel their inner energy trembling slightly under the impact of Jormund's aura, their faces showing a bitter smile.Now they finally understood why Jormund had said that he alone was enough back then!In the presence of a martial arts Ascendant, they weren't even qualified to fight alongside him!At the very front, the smile on Jormund's face was arrogant and unrestrained!"Originally, I planned to reveal my strength when reporting back to my clan. However, I just can't st
"What?""The instructors actually teamed up!""Teamed up? Wasn't it that Grandmaster Burrey of yours who asked for it himself?""If he wants to die, who can he blame!"...Seeing the situation on the stage, a group of soldiers immediately started discussing, with a hint of argument in their voices.The soldiers from other military districts who came to this so-called exchange meeting had long been displeased with that so-called Grandmaster Burrey!"Heh..."Seeing the group of instructors jumping onto the stage, Jormund chuckled softly.However, he did not say much, but his expression was full of confidence.The next moment, Jormund raised his head and looked at Liam, squinting his eyes sharply."Are you ready?"His voice was chilling!"I..."Right at that moment, Liam seemed to notice something and was stunned for a moment, just about to say something!But before he could speak.In front—Boom!Jormund did not give Liam any time to react.In just an instant, he charge
"Grandmaster Burrey..."In a panic, Gabriel opened his mouth, about to say something.But in the end, he was a moment too late!The next moment, Liam's hand, which was gripping Baeron's neck, tightened slightly.Crack—A crisp sound echoed.Baeron's head drooped instantly, the light in his eyes extinguished.Baeron, dead!In his final moments, he couldn't even tell the other officers from the various military districts below what he had originally intended to say!"What!""Impossible!""Grandmaster Burrey killed Baeron?""Weren't they just putting on an act?""What the hell is going on!"...In an instant, the entire stadium erupted like a boiling pot!No one could have imagined that Grandmaster Burrey would actually choose to kill directly!"Sigh..."On the main platform, Gabriel let out a heavy sigh and sat back down.Having once witnessed Grandmaster Burrey's methods, he knew very well just how terrifying it would be if Grandmaster Burrey decided to take action!
"I…"Baeron's face was filled with terror!His body was frozen in place by sheer fear, unable to move at all!Even though he was intensely focused a moment ago, Baeron couldn't catch a single glimpse of Liam's movements.But that was not what terrified him the most.The real reason for his overwhelming horror, the bone-chilling fear, was actually quite simple.It was the aura emanating from Liam's slender, fair hand — fingers distinct and refined.Baeron had lived for over forty years and believed that with his status, he was already accustomed to facing storms and dangers. Even a martial arts Ascendant would not have fazed him, especially considering the powerful backing he had.But never, never had Baeron felt such a hopeless aura.Deep as an abyss, majestic as a deity!The aura from the figure before him was beyond anything Baeron could describe.The once powerful internal energy within him now shrank into a corner, as if it had encountered its greatest predator. No matte
"A mere rat dares to talk so big with such little strength!"Liam's attitude filled Jormund with rage. He had never seen someone so arrogant before."Who do you think you are!"You're even scared of Baeron, and you think you're worthy of having all the army instructors attack together?"Jormund snapped furiously, "Do you really think that just because you brought some officers from the Western Military Region into the ring, you can do whatever you want?""So what you're saying is, if I deal with Baeron first, then all of you will attack together?"Liam turned his head and looked calmly at Jormund."I... "Hearing this, Jormund was momentarily speechless.He had not expected this so-called Grandmaster Burrey to actually respond."Don't worry, you won't get the chance."Baeron sneered, "There's no need to talk about everyone attacking at once. Since you're so eager to die in place of Yet, I'll gladly oblige.""If that's the case." Liam narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at
"The Central Military Region is replacing the instructor on stage. The match will continue."After confirming the information, the referee standing nearby announced that the exchange conference would proceed.At the same time, he quickly arranged for staff members to hurry onto the stage and carry away Kenton, who was lying in the center of the ring, groaning in pain.The incident happened suddenly.The instructor exchange conference was the priority.For now, no one had time to question why Grandmaster Burrey had appeared out of nowhere and smashed a Western Military Region officer into the ring.Even if there were questions, they would have to wait until the conference ended."Ah—"As Kenton was being carried off, his agonized screams continued to echo.He felt as if every bone in his body was broken, with no part spared from the pain!"Baeron, you have to avenge me! Avenge me! Make that little bastard suffer!"Kenton wailed in fury, shouting with all his might.Despite ev