Upon hearing those words, Serena paused slightly, a complex expression flashing across her cold and beautiful face. She had not expected Tobias to help her family. To make the Hill family change their mind, Tobias must have made quite an effort!"You've done us such a big favor, yet you didn't tell us in advance," Serena's voice softened a bit.Tobias continued over the phone. "It's only a small matter. Why fuss about it? Serena, I met your ex-husband, the one you mentioned to me many times before. I truly believe that leaving Liam was the best choice you ever made."Ever since that worthless fellow was released from prison, nothing has gone smoothly for your family. First, your mother and your brother were beaten up. Then, your father and relatives faced such a huge problem at the Hill family's annual gathering!"He's a recently released convict, and I can't fathom how he had the nerve to deceive the Hill family, dragging your family into it! If it weren't for me this time, what
Hailey's face was full of hurt. "Thinking about you marrying Liam, I regret it so much now! It's your poor brother I pity the most. He's still lying in a hospital bed!"Hearing the voices around her, Serena suddenly stood up and declared firmly, "I'm going to get an explanation from Liam! I can't let you suffer in vain!"With that, Serena left the hall with her phone in hand. She stood at the door as her face contorted angrily while dialing Liam's number.At the same time, Liam had just left the airport and was about to pass through a quiet alley ahead. His phone suddenly rang loudly.Taking out his phone, he froze when he saw the number. Serena's number had not changed. He recognized the string of digits that were etched in his memory.He paused for a moment before answering. "Hello. What's up?"The moment he answered, Serena's accusing voice came through."Liam! You know very well what’s up! Back then, you beat my brother and my mother so badly that they ended up in the hosp
"You said I should investigate my mother and brother's affairs further. Fine, I can do that. You claimed you were invited to the Hill family's annual meeting. I could even pretend to believe that, but saying that the Lloyd Group narrowly escaped disaster is pure nonsense! You're lying through your teeth!"Serena's voice was filled with resentment. "If it weren't for Mister Corona's help, the Hill family would have already held us accountable! Liam, it's only been a few years. How did you become like this? If you don't have money, I can help you, but you can't become a hypocrite who shirks all responsibility!"Liam froze upon hearing her words. He frowned deeply."When did Tobias help the Lloyd Group?"Serena's anger flared. "When? Of course, it was after we offended the Hill family because of you! Mister Corona helped to restore our cooperation with them!"Liam squinted coldly. "Tobias Corona…"He had not expected it. Tobias dared to take credit for things he had not done!Liam
Serpentine smiled sinisterly, licking his lips. "Triboar, don't be so worried. I know my limits. Even if he stood still, I wouldn't kill him. At most, I'd just slice off an ear!"The short, stout man named Triboar frowned. "Stop playing around! We've followed this kid all the way. Now that he's finally left the Hill family's territory, we should seize the opportunity and take him back as soon as possible.""Alright, alright!" Serpentine replied impatiently.He turned his head, his eyes cold as he looked at Liam.Serpentine seemed ready to say something. "You—"However, before he could finish his sentence, he was abruptly interrupted."This morning, the people in the car following me from the Everluster Pavilion must've been you two. Tell me, how do you want to die?"Liam was indifferent as he stared at Serpentine and Triboar as if they were already dead.Liam had noticed the car following them when they left the Everluster Pavilion earlier that day. Since he was with several me
In Serpentine's eyes, Liam was simply asking for trouble!Even before they made a move, they had already carefully observed Liam. His slender and frail figure made it clear he was no match for them. Despite possessing some medical skills, he was nothing more than a powerless young doctor. He could not pose any threat to them. Sending Serpentine and Triboar out on that mission was complete overkill!Nevertheless, Serpentine could understand. After all, their boss had been plotting against the Hill family for a long time.According to their initial plan, Julian should have succumbed to the poison long ago after it was administered. However, they had not heard any news of Julian's death, which worried their boss.The young man in front of them, who the Hill family most likely invited to treat the illness, was probably one of the few who knew Julian's physical condition!However, it was also evident that Julian's health was probably not optimistic. Otherwise, the Hill family would
Serpentine lived up to his name.Like a snake, he was cold, agile, and slippery. Each of his attacks was viciously lethal.Most people could not keep up with Serpentine's speed.Countless individuals found themselves stuck due to his advantage in speed, with no way to escape, ultimately meeting their demise under his dagger.In Serpentine's mind, this time would be no different!However, in a split second, the dagger, gleaming with cold light, was about to pierce Liam's body at a peculiar angle."You fool!"Serpentine's eyes were full of disdain! It seemed he could already envision Liam writhing in pain and crying out as he fell under the blade.However, a panicked cry suddenly came from behind Serpentine."Watch out!"Triboar widened his eyes, looking terrified.A shiver ran down Serpentine's spine. A sense of impending doom instantly washed over him!Meanwhile, an indifferent voice slowly echoed from behind Serpentine."Who told you I was going to dodge?"At some point,
A crisp sound echoed, and a crack suddenly appeared on the side of the stainless steel dagger.Liam curled his fingers into a fist and exerted force again. "One Inch Punch!"Crack!The dagger bent and deformed instantly, and the crack extended out. The dagger could not withstand the tremendous force, snapping into two halves.One half of the dagger flew straight from Liam's hand and pierced into the nearby wall.Serpentine gasped in shock when he saw that the other half of the dagger was deeply embedded in the wall. His body began to tremble uncontrollably."This... How is this possible?"A single punch shattered the stainless steel dagger. Was he human?Fear surged in Serpentine's heart. It seemed like they had picked the wrong opponent. The seemingly frail young man in front of them must be a terrifying existence."Do you fancy daggers?" Liam asked.His voice was indifferent, but it filled Serpentine with boundless terror."Not... Not really..."Serpentine seemed to want
"Please just listen to me! There must be some misunderstanding!" Triboar trembled, nearly falling to his knees. He waved his hands frantically, attempting to explain."We came to find you not to cause any trouble but simply to inquire about Julian's health. If you're unwilling to talk, we won't force you..."Liam looked amused as he gazed at Triboar. "You weren't quite like this at the beginning.""That was my mistake! I truly regret it! It's all because of our incompetence! You must possess extraordinary medical skills to be able to diagnose Julian's poisoning. A compassionate healer like yourself, I beg of you, spare me! If you spare me, I promise I'll devote myself to good deeds, and I won't offend anyone ever again!"Triboar pleaded bitterly, his entire body trembling continuously. However, one of his hands remained behind his back as he spoke.Liam shook his head. "While I do possess medical skills, don't mistake me for a compassionate healer. That's a role I can't fulfill
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