Liam had once declared that he would take first place in the grand competition. Back then, the members of the Nine Nether Squad thought he was arrogant. Now, when they spoke, their words mirrored his.At this moment, they finally understood. The reason behind Liam's bold claim back then was not arrogance—it was boundless confidence!"Having that kind of confidence is good," Liam nodded approvingly. Then he turned and walked towards his personal tent. "Get familiar with your physical conditions. The competition is just around the corner, and I'll stay at the base for a few more days.""Yes, sir!" The members of the Nine Nether Squad responded loudly.Bluebird, upon hearing that Liam would remain at the base for a few more days, could not help but show a hint of joy on her face.The next few days were fulfilling for Liam. Each day, he guided the members of the Nine Nether Squad, helping them strengthen their skills.With Liam's help, the squad's growth in strength was astonishingly
They were all eager to see the instructor who had changed their lives, hoping he would make a name for himself across the military! But who could have guessed?Liam unexpectedly told them that he was not planning to attend the competition in person."I trust in your abilities," he said with a smile as he listened to the voices of the Special Forces members. "But since the outcome of the competition is almost certain, I don't see the need for me to be there.""And besides, I have some matters to attend to, so I can't make it," he continued. "I've already spoken with Gabriel, and I'll be keeping a close eye on your performance in the competition.""Alright then..." Seeing Liam's firm stance, the members of the Special Forces had no choice but to accept it."Grandmaster Burrey, wait for our good news!" Bluebird looked up at Liam and spoke earnestly."No problem!" Liam nodded."Also..." Bluebird suddenly remembered something. She looked at Liam and opened her mouth to speak."Don't
"The real star of this press conference isn't even the Bellflower Drug, it should be you."Lucy chuckled softly, covering her mouth as she spoke, "As the president of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, you can't miss this event!""Once you make your appearance at this press conference, the entire Northwest will know about you—a young, wealthy bachelor worth a fortune."Liam could not help but smile at Lucy's words. He shook his head and replied, "Don't worry, I'll make it back in time.""With your word, Grandmaster Burrey, I'm relieved."Lucy squinted her eyes and smiled. "Then I'll be waiting for your grand arrival!"Meanwhile, as Liam was on the phone with Lucy, the Lloyd family was buzzing with activity."What should I wear for such an important occasion tomorrow?"Hailey, as if she were a spinning top, paced around the Lloyd family's home. And she was not the only one. Other members of the Lloyd family were also nervously picking out their outfits.As partners of the
Liam seemed to be waiting for a particular young lady to catch his eye at the press conference.However, no matter how good a white suit looked, it appeared entirely out of place on Etchen, whose pale complexion and sleazy demeanor clashed with the elegance of the attire."Your mom is right! What are you two standing there for? Hurry up and get ready!"Upon hearing Hailey's words, even Sam, who rarely interacted with Serena, turned around and urged them on.He had already called Felix back for this press conference. The Lloyd family had received the invitation to the new drug launch and had been preparing for the event for quite some time—everyone in the family was mobilized.However, even after hearing the words from Hailey and Sam, Serena and Layla still seemed distracted. Unlike the rest of the Lloyd family, Serena and Layla understood what this press conference could potentially signify.Afterward, Serena told Layla what had happened when she went to Vientiane Bay to sign the
Serena, who was currently responsible for a collaboration project with the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, could not do much more at the moment.Hailey, though annoyed, did not dare to push further. After casting a frustrated glance at Liam's retreating figure as he headed upstairs, she turned around and hurriedly resumed tidying up. She had been so caught up in talking with him that she hadn't even started preparing her outfit for the new drug launch event.While the house was in a state of chaos, the Nine Nether Squad's base was calm and quiet. Ever since the team had left to participate in the Special Forces Competition, the base had fallen silent.With Liam staying behind, only a few soldiers remained to handle his related duties. Apart from that, there was no one else around.Liam, however, found solace in this long-awaited peace. During his final training session with the Nine Nether Squad, he had noticed something unusual within himself—his inner energy, which had remain
The members of the Nine Nether squad, along with soldiers from the Central Military Region, including Gabriel, all wore expressions of intense anxiety as they focused on the stretcher in the middle of the armed helicopter.On the stretcher lay Bluebird, her face devoid of any color. Her eyes were tightly shut, and her slightly contorted face was etched with pain. Her tight tactical suit was soaked in large patches of blood. The heart rate monitor beside her showed a weak, almost flat line, indicating that Bluebird's condition was at its most critical point."Hurry! Faster!" Gabriel's eyes were filled with urgency and desperation.No one could have anticipated that such a situation would arise during this Special Forces competition.Initially, everything was going smoothly for the Nine Nether squad. While other Special Forces teams were still mocking and underestimating them, the Nine Nether squad shattered records one after another, leaving the entire military in shock. No one in
With Grandmaster Burrey around, there was always hope! This was the most steadfast belief among the members of the Nine Nether Squad. Not to mention, the last time Bluebird had managed to stay conscious, she had struggled to voice her wish to return to the Nine Nether Squad base.Everyone believed that Bluebird thought Grandmaster Burrey might have a way to save her. However, none of them saw the deepest, most reluctant hope in her eyes. It seemed as though, in her final moments, there was someone she desperately wanted to see.It was not long before the helicopter arrived at the Nine Nether Squad base. Amidst the roaring of the rotors, the helicopter slowly touched down."Grandmaster Burrey..." Gabriel stood at the front, his gaze filled with deep sorrow as he looked at Liam. It was not just him. The other members of the Nine Nether Squad also hung their heads, tears welling up in their eyes."What's going on?" Liam frowned sharply upon seeing the scene before him. He had been inf
Liam's voice broke the silence, heavy with a sigh. "For now, we're planning to leave Bluebird here..."At this moment, with everything seemingly settled, Liam had begun preparing for Bluebird's final arrangements."Wait!" Liam seemed to notice something, his gaze fixed sharply on Bluebird."Grandmaster Burrey, what is it?" Hearing Liam's urgent tone, Gabriel lifted his head in confusion. However, Liam did not bother to respond. His focus remained entirely on Bluebird."Quickly, bring Bluebird inside!" He gestured decisively to Gabriel, then turned and headed back into the tent."What's going on...?" Gabriel was stunned by Liam's sudden change in demeanor.All the members of the Nine Nether Squad were equally baffled. They had no idea what Liam's sudden actions meant. Despite their confusion, the team followed Liam's orders and carried the stretcher into the tent."Everyone out!" After directing the team to lay the stretcher down, Liam motioned for everyone to leave the tent.Hi
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