Sensing that Felix suddenly fell silent, Ronald turned his head and asked, "Felix, what's wrong?"Felix pointed where Liam sat. "There, look at that. That useless waste is sitting on the main guest platform!"Upon seeing Liam's figure, Ronald's face darkened, and his eyes filled with anger.Felix's expression turned gloomy. "Not only is he sitting on the main guest platform… Uncle Ronald, pay attention to Miss Hill!"Hearing Felix's words, Ronald observed closely. Soon, he noticed that Lucy would look expectantly at Liam whenever a company or family announced a donation.Ronald's face became even more unpleasant. "What's going on? Why is Miss Hill constantly staring at that useless fellow?"Felix shook his head, his expression grim. "I don't know, but how can we expose the misunderstanding surrounding that ex-convict at this rate? Seeing that waste of space flaunt his arrogance in front of me… I feel disgusted!"Ronald was extremely furious, but faced with the situation, he did
"Leave it to me!" he said with a sneer, eager to see the end of Liam, that scoundrel. Ronald hesitated for a moment before responding. "Well, there might be a way, but let's be a little cautious. Miss Hill's attitude toward Liam is quite strange. We shouldn't let our cleverness become foolishness."Felix lifted his head with a smug smile. "Uncle Ronald, you don't need to worry. Don't you think I can handle such a trivial matter?"As the members of the Lloyd family spoke, the donations from the guests in front of the hall stabilized."Boarco Group donates thirty million to support Hill family's charity work!""A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have blessings. Well said! The Aurora Group also donates thirty million!"After all, the guests just wanted to leave an impression on the Hill family, not mindlessly inflate the prices.Following Aurora Group's donation announcement, most of the guests in the hall had already donated.Felix's eyes lit up. He cleared his thr
After the completion of the donation from the Lloyd family, all eyes were initially on Felix.However, as soon as he uttered those words, everyone's attention swiftly shifted to Liam. Suddenly, the guests came to the realization."Hey? Who's this young man?""If it weren't for the Lloyd family mentioning him, I wouldn't have noticed him at all. He does seem a bit unfamiliar!""Not just unfamiliar, but how did he end up sitting on the main stage?""Could he be the son of some prominent family?""I doubt it. He doesn't seem like the son of any wealthy family, and it just struck me that after Miss Hill mentioned the charity foundation, we all made donations, but it seems like he's the only one who hasn't moved a muscle!""Yeah! I noticed that too! He's just been sitting there, as if this has nothing to do with him.""Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"The guests continued to scrutinize Liam, their gazes filled with suspicion. After all, there were only nine seats on the main stage,
A deathly silence fell over the entire Everluster Pavilion, engulfing it in a stillness akin to death itself.No one had anticipated the scene unfolding before them.Though they did not know Felix personally, they recognized him as representing the Lloyd family.The Lloyd Group from South City, no matter how one looked at it, was a substantial family business. Even if the Hill family surpassed them, customary respect was usually given.However, Lucy slapped Felix solely because he was disrespectful to the young man sitting at the main table.The scene lingered in the eyes of the guests, refusing to look away.Who was that young man sitting at the main table?Felix's gaze was blank. If not for the fiery pain on his face reminding him of it, Felix would probably have thought he was dreaming.Why? Just because of a worthless ex-convict, Lucy had dared to hit him!Though he was quite puzzled, Felix felt uneasy. He faintly felt that things seemed to have slipped from his control.
Lucy's decisive demeanor was a far cry from her gentle touch when holding Liam's arm. The guests in the hall were stunned.If slapping Felix once could be explained by a moment of urgency, then the second slap she delivered was enough to illustrate that Lucy's respect for Liam came from the depths of her heart.However, what shocked the guests the most was the implication in Lucy's words. The young man sitting at the main guest table was the benefactor she mentioned earlier. What exactly had he done?Compared to the guests, the impact on Tobias and Ronald was far more intense. Just like Felix, they could not believe what was happening. When had the worthless ex-convict Liam become the benefactor of the Hill family? Their hearts filled with panic.However, there was no chance for Ronald and the others to react.Lucy glared at Felix coldly. "Now, take your fifty million and get out! As for the other accounts, we'll settle them with the Lloyd family after the annual gathering!"
Liam was taken aback. "You're asking me to name it?"Lucy smiled again. "Of course! After all, from now on, every good deed this charity foundation does will be related to you, Grandmaster Burrey.""Since that's the case..."Liam squinted slightly, seemingly pondering something.Finally, he spoke up. "Then, let's call it the Harvest Union.""Harvest Union?" Lucy repeated.Although she did not know the significance behind Liam's choice of name, she found it exceptionally pleasing.Then, Lucy picked up the microphone. "Thanks to everyone for your generous support. Our charity foundation shall be named the Harvest Union Charity Foundation!"Her voice echoed throughout the hall.At that moment, neither Lucy nor the guests knew that the charity foundation, initially established with the help of the Hill family solely to express gratitude to Liam, would evolve into a colossal entity in the future, all because Liam had suggested the name.After finalizing the details concerning the
"What on earth happened?" Hailey exclaimed.Hailey's eyes widened in shock. Other members of the Allen family in the room swiftly turned their heads upon hearing Ronald's words."It's because of Liam," Ronald said with a grim expression.Hailey frowned. "What?"It was not just Hailey. Upon hearing Ronald's words, Serena could not help but stare blankly for a moment.She could not fathom how the Hill family's annual gathering was connected to Liam."It's like this…"Ronald sighed and began recounting the events of the Hill family's annual gathering."No way!""How is that possible?""That scoundrel Liam received such treatment from the Hill family?""He's a benefactor of the Hill family?""Just because of him, the Hill family is willing to give out a billion dollars?"As Ronald finished speaking, the entire room suddenly descended into chaos. The members of the Lloyd family widened their eyes, dumbfounded. They could not believe what Ronald had just said. How could that e
"Ah, I see! I always knew that worthless Liam had no right to associate with the Hill family!" Hailey exclaimed, her eyes widening in realization. With a face contorted with disgust, Hailey erupted in a tirade."That deceitful scoundrel, daring to impersonate a doctor to deceive the Hill family! Compared to the health of Mister Hill Senior, not to mention one billion dollars, the Hill family would probably be willing to offer ten billion dollars!"He's not content with his own demise, so he wants to drag the Lloyd family down with him! He didn't even speak up for us despite witnessing how much we suffered because of him. Liam, that scum, must've done it intentionally. He wants to harm our family!"Gritting her teeth, Hailey continued, "Ever since he was released from prison, have we had a single good day?"The members of the Lloyd family were suddenly stunned. In the next moment, their faces were consumed by anger."I always knew that scoundrel couldn't possess such abilities!"
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