"What?"The moment he sensed what was happening, Griffon went into shock. However, it was too late for him to retreat. He followed quickly and arrived in front of Bluebird.Clenching his teeth, Griffon struck Bluebird just as he had the first time, delivering a fierce punch.Immediately, he saw a small, delicate, white fist appear in his line of sight. In the next instant, this small, delicate, white fist collided hard with his own!At the moment of impact, a muffled sound echoed.Griffon only felt an immense, boundless force surge through his fist. His body was thrown uncontrollably backward, crashing heavily to the ground!Seeing Chimera lying beside him, face contorted with pain, Griffon was stunned."Wait…"It was not just Griffon. The other three members of the Nine Nether squad halted abruptly at this scene.Yeti's voice trembled, as if he wanted to say something. "Captain, what… What's going on?"They were truly afraid that if they charged forward, the next person to b
However, Liam, who had taken a helicopter the day before, was unaware of what happened the next day. The reason he had hurriedly left the Nine Nether squad's base was simple.He had heard some news!During his time as an instructor at the Nine Nether squad's base, Liam had limited contact with the outside world due to the lack of cell phone signal. He could only reach out to others. It was difficult for others to contact him. Besides, there were not many people he needed to communicate with regularly. Thus, for the past ten days or so, he had lived quite peacefully.However, after helping Bluebird complete her breakthrough, he remembered his medicinal herb, Bellflower.It had been some time since the contract was signed. Liam wanted to check on the progress related to Bellflower, so he called Lucy.Over the phone, Liam learned that shortly after he left the sales office at Vientiane Bay, Serena arrived there alone. Before he could comment on that, Liam received shocking news fro
Liam listened to the report from Lucy and simply said four words."Wait for my return." With that, he hung up the phone. Lucy, who had been filled with panic and despair, felt a sense of relief the moment she heard Liam's voice.Lucy firmly believed that as long as Liam was around, there would be no problems.Meanwhile, on the armed helicopter, Liam recalled the information Lucy had conveyed over the phone. He narrowed his eyes, a cold gleam flashing through them.He could not believe that so much had happened in the few days he was at the Nine Nether squad's base. After Morgan's attempt to seize the Spring Dawn Tincture, the Danzel family dared to unite with other pharmaceutical companies and provocatively challenge them.On the other side of the helicopter, Gabriel's assigned liaison, Jerry Foster, noticed the change in Liam's expression and quickly asked, "Grandmaster Burrey, is something wrong?"Liam shook his head, looking calmly at the clouds outside the window, "It's
"Let's hope Grandmaster Burrey can return soon!"Steven's face showed a hint of urgency. The Hill family had great admiration for Liam!'Before Grandmaster Burrey returns, I need to prepare and see if there's anything I can do to help him,' Lucy thought before hurrying away.As she stepped out of the room, she heard a commotion outside the Hill family mansion."What's going on?" Noticing the unusual noise outside, Lucy paused before heading towards the door."Where's Lucy? Tell her to come out and see me! Today is the last day! Does she still intend to hide like a coward?"Before she even reached the door, Lucy heard a sharp voice. She frowned, pushed open the door, and stepped out.Standing at the entrance was Hans Denzel, the head of the Danzel family and chairman of Caduceus Pharmaceuticals, with a cold expression. Behind him were a large number of people.Among them were Jace Solaris, chairman of Solaris Pharmaceuticals, Fred Rendall, president of PureGen Group, and Kenji
"Y-you..."Lucy was suddenly at a loss for words.As a businesswoman, she understood that the marketplace was akin to a battlefield. However, witnessing those prominent figures shamelessly flaunting their demands before her, anger surged within her heart. "You see everyone's stance, right? We're all dissatisfied with your current actions!" Contrary to the rising tension, Hans grew more smug. He sneered and continued, "I still address you as the leader of the Hill Group now, but if the agreed time passes without a satisfactory response from you, don't blame us for canceling the application for listing your company!" Lucy was even more infuriated. "What more do you want me to do?"Hans's demands were simply impossible to meet! He brought so many people to the Hill family not to solve the problem amicably but to pressure them. Faced with that situation, she felt utterly helpless. To Lucy, it was an unsolvable deadlock! "Grandmaster Burrey..."She anxiously glanced at the t
It was not only Lucy. Everyone else, including Hans, the heads of various pharmaceutical groups were all drawn by the unusual noise. They all looked up.A small black dot slowly appeared at the edge of the skyline. As the rumbling sound grew louder, the small black dot gradually became larger."A helicopter?"The moment Hans saw clearly what the small black dot on the horizon was, he was taken aback.Everyone there were CEOs of various pharmaceutical companies, all billionaires with considerable experience. They were no strangers to helicopters and the like.However, what surprised them was seeing a helicopter in the provincial capital of the Qyn Province.Due to the Qyn Province's unique geographical location, the airspace over the provincial capital was extremely strictly regulated.Apart from civil aviation aircraft, basically no private aircraft could obtain flight clearance. However, there was a helicopter boldly flying toward them.How could the situation not astonish the
"Grandmaster Burrey?"When he heard Lucy's words, Hans froze in shock. He stared, wide-eyed, at the tall figure ahead of him.The young man stepping off the armed helicopter was the president of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation?As Liam disembarked from the helicopter, he clearly had not expected so many people to be gathered in front of him.He paused for a moment before he started walking toward Lucy.The dozen armed soldiers behind him prepared to follow. However, before they could move, they were stopped by a wave of Jerry's hand.Jerry remembered that Gabriel had once instructed him that Liam disliked making a big scene in such situations.In an instant, the previously noisy Hill family mansion fell into a dead silence. Only the sound of Liam's footsteps could be heard.Liam quickly reached Lucy and asked calmly, "Why are there so many people at the door? How did the matter you mentioned on the phone get handled?"Hearing that familiar, composed voice, Lucy could no
Hans stared at Liam, a cold smile flashing across his face. "After all this time, you finally dare to show yourself?"Liam squinted slightly at the man standing before him, head held high and an air of arrogance on his face. "You are?"Hans's face darkened. "You had the audacity to harm my brother, and you don't even know who I am? I never imagined that the mysterious president of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation would turn out to be just a young upstart!"Hans looked Liam up and down, a mocking glint in his eyes. "No wonder the daughter of the Hill family, Lucy, is so smitten with you. She's even willing to work for you without complaint!"From Hans's observations, Liam only had a minor connection with the military. His real backing was Lucy.After all, many resources of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation were obtained through the Hill family, all thanks to Lucy.Hans relaxed. Despite the Hill family's wealth and influence, they were not to be feared.Liam raised his
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