"Come, come, come! We haven't seen each other in years. We need to catch up! Come over to my home, and I'll make your favorite meat buns!"Isabela did not think much about it. She was just overjoyed to see Liam again.Isabela immediately closed up her stall and swiftly started packing up. In no time, she finished tidying up and took Liam away from the roadside. They had not walked far before arriving at her home.However, the place where Isabela lived was no longer the house that Liam remembered. As he looked at the dim, damp surroundings filled with clutter, Liam frowned slightly.Isabela noticed Liam's gaze and felt a bit embarrassed. "It's a bit messy around here, but don't mind it, Liam. The house we used to live in next door has been sold. We're staying here temporarily."With that, she pushed open the door and shouted into the room."Sunny, look who's here!""Who is it?" a hoarse voice responded.A hunched, gaunt man emerged from the room, coughing. The man's pale face su
Listening to Sunny, Liam smiled faintly. He did not offer much explanation. What puzzled him most was how Isabela and Sunny had ended up in such a state.Before Liam could speak, Sunny's rambling voice continued to echo. "You child, you got divorced, and we didn't even know. It's been years, and we haven't heard a word from you!" Sunny carefully took out the last bit of tea leaves he had been reluctant to use and made a cup of tea for Liam."Aunt Isabela was worried about you. We even went to the Lloyd family looking for you, but they said you left South City. You should have told us before you left South City!" he said, placing the cup in front of Liam.His words sounded like a complaint, but they were full of concern for Liam.Due to the sudden turn of events back then, Isabela and Sunny were unaware that Liam had taken the blame for the Lloyd family and gone to prison. The lack of news from Liam had filled their hearts with worry.Listening to Sunny's incessant rambling, and
Liam was a bit older than Yanne, who was still in school. They had not chatted much when Isabela called out, "The meat buns are ready!" Isabela brought a plate of steaming, fragrant meat buns to the table."I love meat buns the most!" Yanne exclaimed, licking her lips as she eyed the delicious food, her mouth watering.Despite her eagerness, she politely picked up a meat bun with her fork and offered it to Liam. "Liam, you eat first!"Isabela's eyes flickered with a hint of guilt as she watched their interaction, but she quickly masked her expression. Turning to Liam, Isabela smiled and said, "Try one, Liam! It's been a long time since you've had meat buns that I made.""I've been craving these for ages!" Liam replied with a grin.He picked up with his fork, ready to dig in. He planned to talk with Isabela about their situation after the meal.However, just as he was about to start eating, there was a sudden, violent banging on the door.Bang!The harsh, urgent knocking ech
When Damien heard Isabela's words, a cold gleam flashed across his face. He strode forward to the dining table, grabbed its edge, and flipped it over swiftly."You didn't make any money? Damn it! You have money for meat buns but can't pay me?"With a loud crash, the table was overturned, and the dishes shattered into pieces. The untouched meat buns that Isabela had painstakingly made rolled onto the ground, covered in dirt.Yanne covered her mouth and let out a fearful whimper.However, it was not over yet.After flipping the table, Damien turned to look at Isabela. "Looks like you haven't learned your lesson yet!"He raised his hand abruptly and swung it hard toward Isabela's face."No..."A look of terror flashed across Isabela's face as she tried to dodge. However, her movements were no match for Damien's slap. In an instant, his hand was about to land on her face.Suddenly, his hand froze in mid-air.Liam grabbed Damien's arm, his cold gaze devoid of any emotion. "Who gav
When the noise subsided, Isabela and her family were stunned by the sight before them. Liam stood calmly to the side, his expression serene. On the ground lay over ten men who had been swaggering behind the bald man, writhing in pain."Liam..."Isabela's face was filled with astonishment. Was that tall, imposing man really the same Liam she remembered? When had he become so formidable?As thoughts swirled in her mind, a voice broke the silence.Up ahead, Damien suppressed his pain and glared at Isabela and Liam with hatred. "Damn it! No wonder you had the guts this time. You found yourself a backer! Just wait. I'll skin you alive!"Despite his agony, the bald man took out his phone and began to make a call.Isabela trembled, a look of panic flashing across her face. "Liam, we need to leave now!"She turned around shakily and grabbed Liam, trying to pull him away. Sunny and Yanne, equally alarmed, also started to leave.Liam was puzzled. "Leave? Why should we leave? Isn't th
As Isabela recounted the story, Liam gradually understood what had transpired all those years ago. It all began the year he was imprisoned.During that time, Isabela and Sunny had partnered with some individuals in a business venture, only to be deceived and trapped in a loan shark scheme.They ended up deeply in debt.In the end, not only did they have to sell their house, but Sunny was severely beaten and left with a chronic injury. Despite their efforts, their debt only grew larger and more unmanageable.Their once happy and harmonious family has been shattered, impoverished, and desperate. Isabela had no choice but to go into hiding to escape the relentless debt collectors. That was why Liam could not find them after his release from prison.However, even in hiding, Isabela's family could not escape the clutches of the Tiger Gang. In their despair, they considered seeking help from the Lloyd family on Liam's behalf. Liam was behind bars at that time, completely unaware of thei
Isabela was filled with fear. "Liam, we're no match for them!"Clearly, what Isabela had experienced was far more complex than what she had shared with Liam."Liam..."Sunny and Yanne were eager to say something as they witnessed the scene unfolding before them. Suddenly, chaotic footsteps echoed from outside the door.Boom!The door was violently kicked open. Viktor, the leader of the Tiger Gang, strode in, his arms tattooed with ferocious tigers. He was accompanied by a group of his followers.Damien's eyes lit up at the sight of Viktor. He quickly stood up and approached him, saying, "Mister Petrov! You're finally here!"Viktor frowned as he glanced at the bald man's twisted arm. He could not help but reprimand Damien."Useless scum! I sent you to collect a debt, and you can't even handle such a small task? Do I have to do everything myself?""Mister Petrov, it's not our fault. We really encountered a tough one this time!"The bald man quickly pointed toward Liam and expla
Isabela rented a place in one of the most rundown buildings in the area. The building had a large open space in front of it.Standing on the second floor, one could see, as the sound of engines continuously echoed, hundreds of black Audi A6 cars driving in one after another from the end of the road. They parked neatly on both sides of the building.Viktor was filled with astonishment. "What is going on?"Why were there so many cars coming heading toward that impoverished place? Electric scooters were a rare sight around those parts, let alone cars.For a moment, his mind was filled with confusion. Soon after, what happened downstairs made Viktor's eyes widen even more. After the hundreds of cars came to a stop, their doors opened one after another. Men in black suits, all burly and imposing, stepped out of the cars. They stood silently by the cars as if waiting for something. The gathering of thousands of men created an overwhelming sense of pressure that made it hard to brea
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