Etchen looked at Liam with disdain. "Such actions were far more severe than deceiving our family into making unnecessary preparations! A useless fool like you dares to act arrogantly in front of me… Just wait for your downfall!"Although Etchen almost believed in Liam's capabilities when Ronald introduced the situation earlier, he felt triumphant. How could a worthless ex-convict have the qualifications and ability?Hailey, ignoring Etchen, hurriedly looked at Ida and waved her hands repeatedly."Miss Ulrick, please listen to us. We don't really know that useless Liam! It was Liam, that useless fool, who insisted on inviting Mister Ulrick to visit our family!We told him Mister Ulrick was old, and we didn't want to trouble him, but it was Liam who insisted. We had no idea he would dare to deceive even Mister Ulrick. Miss Ulrick, please don't misunderstand. We have nothing to do with that useless Liam!"As Hailey spoke nervously, she glared at Liam with gritted teeth. "You damned f
Serena never anticipated it. Her renewed trust in Liam only led to more pain in the end! His actions were even more outrageous. Not only did he deceive Howser, but he also duped the Lloyd family.Reflecting on the faint hope she once held for Liam, Serena felt like a fool. A fool who, despite being hurt by him once or twice, still failed to realize the truth. She lowered her head and let out a self-mocking smile.At that moment, Serena felt a void in her heart. Despite her inner turmoil, the issue remained unresolved.Ida was furious. "My grandfather is bedridden and immobile. How else could he react? Everything started because you deceived my grandfather into practicing that so-called martial arts!"Preston told me it was you who introduced it to my grandfather that day. Before that, he had been practicing martial arts for decades without any issues. However, after learning your new technique, he gradually lost sensation in his lower body!"She glared fiercely at Liam.Liam fr
As a result, when they spoke, there was no longer any of the caution and politeness they once had. Worried about being implicated by Ida's retaliation, Hailey hurriedly distanced herself from Liam.Looking at Hailey's demeanor, there was no trace of the earlier flattery left.However, Liam could not care less about the ridicule and mockery from the Lloyd family. He furrowed his brows tightly, contemplating what Ida had just said about Howser's condition. The sudden deterioration of Howser's health was not a good sign.The next moment, Liam raised his head and looked seriously at Ida. "I have to check on Howser's condition.""You still dare to see my grandfather?"Ida's eyes widened, and the anger on her face was almost uncontrollable. However, she calmed down abruptly, staring at Liam with a cold smile. "It might be good for you to see him. Once you do, you'll understand just what you've done to him! Even in death, I'll make sure you die with some peace!"With a frosty expression
Ronald sighed deeply as he listened to Etchen's words."Liam is the one who convinced Mister Ulrick to visit. We all know what kind of person he is. We should never have placed any hope in him. It was the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation that clouded our judgment!""Dad! Stop talking about the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation!" Etchen snapped.Ronald let out a bitter laugh. "Now, I even suspect Liam lied about owning the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation. Even though I don't understand why they ended their partnership with the Irving family and chose to collaborate with us instead, I still think it has nothing to do with Liam!"His face was full of sarcasm. "Don't forget. Earlier, Liam claimed that the Warchester family and the Fowler Society's issues were also because of him!"Can't you see? This liar has made lying a habit!"There are indeed some problems!"Nodding in agreement, Ronald continued, "After all, the owner of such a significant foundation couldn't possibly be
Sam glanced at Serena again and shook his head, listening to the surrounding murmurs.Serena's beautiful face grew even paler. She kept her head down and stayed silent.The once cold and proud female CEO appeared as if all her spirit had been drained.Meanwhile, as the Lloyd family members continued to discuss Liam, even pointing fingers at Serena, a different scene was unfolding inside the Rolls-Royce.Ida stared coldly at Liam, who sat opposite her, and yelled at him."I don't know what kind of spell you cast on my grandfather! He's bedridden, yet he insists it's not your fault and is determined to keep this appointment! I'm not like my grandfather. I will never trust a fraud like you! My grandfather is undergoing critical treatment right now. If anything happens to him, I'll make you pay!"Ida had come to the Lloyd family to visit on behalf of Howser. However, due to her own impulsive decisions, the visit had turned into a confrontation.Liam replied calmly, "I told you befor
"Just you wait!"Ida cast one last cold glance at Liam before turning away. Liam, however, had already seen through everything. He shook his head, dismissing Ida."The Medical Guild?"The words Ida had mentioned lingered in his mind, causing him to squint slightly.Not long after, the Rolls-Royce stopped outside an estate. Howser owned multiple properties in South City, so they had not come to the Hush Purple Gardens."We're here!"Ida stepped out of the car, casting another cold glance at Liam. "My grandfather is upstairs. He's about to receive treatment. You better pray nothing happens to him."She then led her entourage upstairs. Liam followed suit, keeping pace with the group.They soon arrived at the second-floor corridor. Due to Howser's illness, many people were anxiously gathered there. Among them was Preston, whom Liam had previously met at the Hush Purple Gardens.However, the most striking figure in the crowd was a tall man standing at the front, exuding a commandin
Liam did not speak yet when Ida's furious voice suddenly burst out. "I just can't understand who gave him the courage to say such things!"If it weren't for my grandfather's unwavering protection, I would've taught him a lesson long ago!"Ida looked coldly at Liam.Hearing Ida's words, Chester could not help but frown. He heard plenty about Liam from Howser. Although the real cause of Howser's paralysis was yet to be determined, he knew that Howser's health rapidly deteriorated after he started learning martial arts from Liam. Moreover, he never heard Howser mention that Liam had any medical skills. How was it now that the old man's condition could only be resolved by him?However, unlike Ida, Chester did not immediately assume Liam was a fraud."Go downstairs and wait," Chester said, shaking his head after glancing at Liam. "You don't need to worry about the old man's situation."In consideration of Howser, Chester felt he was already being courteous enough to Liam. Who would
"Yes, it's me." Hearing the voice from the room ahead, Liam raised his head."Could it be Liam?" Upon hearing Liam's confirmation, Howser was instantly thrilled. He quickly ordered, "Chester, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and bring Liam in!""Come with me." At Howser's words, Chester shook his head slightly. Then, he went to the door and opened it for Liam. The icy glint in Liam's eyes gradually faded as he stepped past Chester and entered the room. After Liam entered, Chester let out a long sigh, giving Liam a deep look. Upon closer inspection, one could see beads of sweat dotting Chester's forehead. "That brat, he is quite intimidating!" Although he did not know how Liam managed it, Chester was reluctant to admit it. But in that moment when Liam started the countdown, the Underground Emperor of South City felt the most profound fear he ever experienced. It was as if, in that instant, he was facing not a man but a god of immense power. Shaking his head
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