Everyone looked over, their heads numb. Their hearts went cold, and their legs were on the verge of giving up.The top outer disciple of the Carrion Palace, one of the top talents of the outskirts, Bryar, was taken out.Creed’s face had slightly lost color, but his strength clearly wasn’t affected at all as he stood with his arms crossed.Bryar was filled with fear and anger for a long time, then chuckled bitterly.“If given time, you would’ve been close to a God of War after another decade of training! Impressive! I underestimated you!”“Close to a God of War? That’s not even my goal!” Creed exclaimed. “I’m here to replace the South Sea God of War! My goal is to be the only God of War left there!”Creed squinted, as if he were lecturing Bryar.“The outskirts is a land for savages; the place is completely uncivilized.“You people wouldn’t understand how vast the world actually is!“Even my master is already considered a hero in Chinatown!“Experts who are more impressive than
Kali squinted at Creed for a long time, before finally taking a deep breath.“If Uncle Henrik’s still this stubborn about my father breaking his arm back then, I’m willing to break mine as compensation.“However, only the capable can have the position of branch leader.“Uncle Henrik had already harbored ill intentions back then. He conspired with enemies of the outskirts and used Longmen’s authority to seize control over the place! This was why my father decided against his rise to power!“This has remained the same even now.“If you want to kill your way back here, then so be it! Longmen’s outskirts branch will not falter, even if there’s only one person left here!“As for our arranged marriage?”Kali’s expression was as cold as ice.“Over my dead body!”“Heh! I love stubborn women like you the most!”Creed smiled cruelly. He then raised Kali’s chin, licking his lips.“Do you think you have a chance to even die if I decide to break your limbs and lock you in a cage like a b
Creed had already shown that he was invincible.Normally speaking, anyone would kneel in front of him. And yet, someone still stood up to question him.Either that person was definitely capable of doing that, or he was simply delusional.No matter how Harvey appeared, he didn’t seem crazy at all. Creed couldn’t help but ask him the question after looking at him.Harvey glanced at Kali, completely ignoring Creed in the process.“Did you hear me, Ms. Kali? “As long as you can prove what you said was true… If you can show me that your father did that out of justice… I can send this monkey flying with a single slap.”Kali froze instantly; she couldn’t come to her senses to even give a reply.She hoped someone would be able to save the damsel in distress…But she understood clearly.Unless the monks of the three great temples come, nobody would be able to save her. She would probably drag Harvey into the situation if she decided to speak up.“Heh! Send me flying?! It’s been a wh
Under everyone’s shocked gaze, Harvey hooked his finger in front of Creed.“Is that so? I’ll let you hit me first, then.”Creed’s face darkened instantly.‘This kid crossed the line! How dare he let a King of Arms make the first move? Does he want to die?!’Creed couldn’t be bothered to talk anymore. He took a step forward, pouncing right at Harvey.His speed was fast—a lot faster than when he fought Bryar. His goal was clear: to take out Harvey in a single hit!Slap!A loud sound was heard.Without giving the crowd a chance to react, a figure flew straight into the wall.“Guh!”Blood spurted out everywhere.‘One slap? One slap was enough?!’Everyone instantly froze after seeing it. The person slapped away was none other than the high and mighty expert—Creed himself!Nobody could tell how exactly he lost. Harvey casually removed his gloves, before casually sitting down and sipping his tea again.The smooth process was no less than horrifying to the others.“He took out a
Harvey rolled his eyes; he needed to be discreet. Everyone would know about his arrival if Kali reported the incident to headquarters.“You’re too kind, Ms. Kali,” Harvey smiled.“Every person has responsibility. This is the philosophy of a martial artist. Since America’s involved with the outskirts’ trouble, I have obligation to take responsibility.“That said, things won’t end here. You should interrogate him. See if you can find out more.“However, I wouldn’t want anyone else to know that I was here.”Harvey then calmly left with his arms crossed.Ernie and Bryar were shocked.‘This is the look of a true expert! He didn’t ask for a reward, nor was he prideful about it…’Kali froze as she looked at Harvey’s back; she seemed a little sluggish.-The next day.Harvey went to university as usual. He seemed completely invisible, even though he had already come for two days. Nobody bothered to talk to him, either.Billie, Judith, Aliza, and the others weren’t there, either.H
“You’ve got guts, kid!”Teo chuckled coldly, grinning coldly. “Let me tell you something! It’s my first time seeing someone this arrogant here. Hopefully you can still do the same when your legs get snapped in half!”Harvey shook his head, and walked out of the classroom. He couldn’t be bothered to even give a reply. If it wasn’t for the fact that he needed to put up a front, he wouldn’t have been wasting his time here anyway.The other students of the class were showing odd looks when they saw Harvey being so nonchalant.Teo was a well-known bully before even attending university. It’s said that nobody dared to go against him. After entering Oaklands University, he was willing to become Lorel’s lackey after falling in love with her at first sight.Since Harvey offended Lorel, Teo wouldn’t just let this go that easily.“What’s a man from a big city showing off in the outskirts?”“He’ll know what it means to suffer when Teo deals with him!”“He doesn’t know that power means ev
In the outskirts, martial arts reigned supreme.Not only was the Budokan in the university built extremely simple and elegant, but it also occupied quite a lot of space as well.Mixed martial arts weren’t the only things taught here. Traditional martial arts of Country H, Country J’s Taekwondo, Karate of the Island Nations, and many more were involved too.Naturally, the university was an opportunity for immense growth, as long as the person’s willing.After entering the Budokan, Harvey casually looked at the introduction on the wall.Judging from the poster, the head coach of the university was a prominent figure. He was said to have practiced hidden martial arts, and reigned champion in the country’s mixed martial arts tournament. He had the surname of Duncan.Harvey was reminded of a person. The mixed martial arts champion back in Mordu, Garry Duncan.That said, that man disappeared out of thin air after getting completely trampled on.What a coincidence that would be!Harv
Roger glanced at Teo.“You’re a talented man yourself, Teo. Stop going to clubs every time. Train yourself! Practice! One day, you’ll have the potential to spar with me.”In Roger’s eyes, none of the students around him had the right to fight him.“With your background and training, you’re simply invincible in the Oaklands University!“We’re no match against you! We’re lucky enough to see you do a few moves; we wouldn’t even dream of sparring against you!”Everyone started to fawn on Roger after hearing those words. They knew that they had no right to go against an expert like him.Roger turned to the crowd with a calm expression. He then walked toward the audience with his arms crossed.Teo glared at Harvey, laughing coldly. “Hey, Harvey! We have a rule here: any student here can challenge each other. “The person getting challenged can refuse, but they’d have to kneel for it. “Are you planning to fight me? Or are you going to kneel instead?”Teo looked very smug. Every
It was obvious that Hale's anger and sorrow had pushed him to the limit. He was already blaming Sky Plane for everything. Sky Plane had just earned him as a mortal enemy."My condolences, Hale." Harvey extended his hand and tapped Hale's shoulder. "The dead can't be brought back, so the most important thing now is to recover. Sky Plane is a difficult enemy."Clarion nodded as well. "Now that Susan is dead, Sky Plane will not let this slide. However, we'll need to get you a new identity after you recover. Only when you're safe and when you can live for yourself will you have the chance to have your revenge."I've just received news that everyone in Grand City knows who you are. All the other Sacred Lands will find out very quickly. In a short while, there will be countless people looking for you, for us. That's why you need to get ready. We're running out of time."When Clarion said that, the frigid light in his eyes glinted. He didn't need to send anyone to find out what was go
"No matter what happened, she treated me well all these years. Even if I were to kill her, I want her to die with some dignity. As for the trouble from Sky Plan and her… I'll give you an explanation you'll be happy with. Please permit me," Hale said, not caring for the wounds on his body even when he was kneeling on the floor.Clarion looked stern. If he were to bring in a spy like Susan, it would help him immensely in his career. If they got her into the interrogation room and asked her proper questions, they could get valuable answers from her. That was the only value she had left.However, Clarion also knew why Hale framed it that way. She was still his wife, even when she had already betrayed him. Rather than letting someone like Clarion take her away right now and live a torturous life that she wouldn't be able to tell day by night, he'd prefer to kill her right now. That way, Susan would be able to die peacefully.But how should he choose? Clarion was having a headache rig
Hale's expression was one of shock.Susan was the same.Hale didn't expect Sky Plane's plan to be so vicious. They wanted the Chapter of Ascension and to use the chance to plunge Grand City into chaos.Susan was shocked about how accurate Harvey's guesswork was. If it wasn't because she knew that someone like him would never have a connection with Sky Plane, she would even think that he might have a hand in setting up the trap that looked like it was simply a string of coincidences.Otherwise, how would he have known everything in such detail?Clarion looked at Harvey with more admiration. While he looked like just an ordinary man, whether his power or perception was far beyond them.Hale slowly closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down for a long time.Then, he turned and looked at Susan and muttered, "Now that we have reached this juncture, I don't think that there should be any more secrets between you and I. Just one question. Did everything happen exactly as Mr. Harvey
"Or maybe, in your subconscious, you do realize that something isn't right. Maybe you simply feel that it's better for her not to know about some things. That way, things will be safer for her," Harvey said with a shrug. "However, the truth is that she didn't get anything from you at all until yesterday, isn't it?"Hale nodded. "You're right. I did have some doubts about her in my mind, that's why I did tell her everything except the Chapter of Ascension."Hale seemed to reminisce about something else before giving a painful smile. "And then, as time passed by, I no longer suspected her. But I'm worried that it'll get her killed, so I chose not to say anything. I believed that as long as I said nothing, we'll be able to live a peaceful life! No one expects that in the end…"Hale signed, looking hopeless when he said that.However, Susan simply smiled icily. "Stop your crocodile tears, Hale. You never trusted me, so stop saying that you love me!"Hale smiled bitterly. He didn't w
Clarion was stunned when he saw Mrs. Hoffman was still trying to argue her way out."Even the way you argue is the same as the Origin Ninjas. Seriously?" Harvey smirked. "Right, I heard that the Origin Ninjas would leave the mark of a petal on the most private spot so that it was easier for them to identify each other. You must have seen it, right, Mr. Hoffman? Of course, I believe she'd definitely say it was just a tattoo that she had while she was in her youth."Unfortunately, I believe that Grand City has plenty of records. It should be quite easy for us to find the evidence we need. That's why, Mrs. Hoffman… Is there really a need to deny it anymore now that we've reached this point?"Mrs. Hoffman shuddered a little. She didn't expect that Harvey would be able to easily see through all her disguise. Most importantly, he even knew about the most damning evidence on her. In a situation like this, continuing with the argument really was pointless."You… You…!"At the same tim
Harvey said calmly, "You smell like one of them."Whoosh!Before Harvey could finish, Mrs. Hoffman immediately pounced at him. In midair, she waved her hand and threw a string of knives.All her blades were blue in color. They looked very pretty, but if they scratched one's skin, one could easily lose their lives if they weren't sent to the hospital immediately.Clarion was shocked when he saw what was unfolding. It was obvious he didn't expect Harvey's words to help them identify Mrs. Hoffman's real identity and forced her to attack.Still, that was quite normal. Thinking back about it, Mrs. Hoffman's calmness during this whole ordeal showed that she was not a normal woman.The power she suddenly showed was within their expectation, and they could understand it too.However, this exact revelation was making things more painful for Hale. It hurt him even more than finding out that his beloved wife sold him out. Clank! Clank! Clank!Harvey pulled up a small fruit knife and thr
Harvey's expression became cold as he watched Mrs. Hoffman. He was completely done with her.Mrs. Hoffman bit her lip and stared at Hale for a long time. "You're right! The one who sold you out is me. I sold your identity to other people, too. I'm also the one that almost got you killed. When I heard about the Chapter of Ascension in the morning, I was also the one who sent the message!"Hale's expression was one of bitterness and grief. He gritted his teeth and asked coldly, "Why?""Why?" Mrs. Hoffman scoffed, a hint of disdain on her face. "Why do you think I did this? Fine, I'll tell you. It's easy—after marrying you for so many years, I've never had a life of peace! We're either living in the streets or hiding! I didn't ask for a wealthy life. I just want a normal and peaceful life like any other ordinary woman! But I can't see us ever having that life! "If that's the case, why can't I gamble everything away? Why can't I sell you in exchange for wealth so I can have an e
Hale let out a bitter cry with a sorrowful expression. How could anyone expose that the person who slept next to them would be the one to stab them in the back?Hale whispered, "I simply didn't want that person to be you. You have been with me for so many years and have suffered so much. I've already treated you as my only family. If family like you betrayed me, it would do nothing but make me suffer."That was why I arranged such a test. I was hoping that Mr. Harvey would betray me once he knew who I really was and that I really did have the Chapter of Ascension. That way, I could continue executing my plans in peace."I didn't expect him to be completely uninterested in the Chapter of Ascension. Instead, you were the one who betrayed me again. It also meant that the one who turned me to Camellia and let her trace me was you…"Harvey didn't pin any blame on Hale after hearing what had happened. After giving it a thought, he said, "Normally speaking, we've just met for the first
"You… Hale! How…" Mrs. Hoffman crawled back up, her mind going black for a moment. She quickly pulled out her phone, about to make a call. Because she was too nervous, she kept on pressing the wrong numbers. She couldn't make that call.Harvey didn't say anything as he looked at this scene calmly.Meanwhile, Hale's expression began to change. There was a hint of sorrow in his eyes as he looked at the woman he loved. "Honey… Don't tell me that despite Mr. Harvey having no interest in the Chapter of Ascension, you let someone else get it instead? In short, you're the one that betrayed me… And has been betraying me…"A tear of blood formed from the corner of Hale's eyes as he spoke.Mrs. Hoffman, who was still trying to make that call, shuddered as she turned and looked at the man whom she had accompanied for many years.At the same time, someone pushed open the door. It was Clarion. He quickly walked into the room and leaned in next to Harvey, whispering, "Something happened