There was only calmness in Harvey's eyes.The moment the red bolts were released, Harvey swung his left arm, and the jacket he removed was thrown out into the air. The jacket wrapped itself around one of the red bolts.In the next instance, the red bolt instantly exploded. It caused a chain reaction and all the bolts exploded in midair.There was a scream.Red flames rained down from above, and some of them fell on the assassins.A few of them were in so much pain that they twitched and struggled on the ground. After a short moment, they stopped breathing."Banefire!" Harvey said when he saw what was happening before him.The so-called Banefire is a unique type of flame that the martial arts world concocted. It would keep on burning once it came in contact with human flesh, and it wouldn't even extinguish when water was doused on it.Those who were hit will die in pain.Something like this was forbidden in both the martial arts world and the underworld. Even if it appeared in
The moment Harvey followed him into the fire exit, there was an explosion coming from on top of him. A gray mist immediately descended upon him.It was obvious that a trap had already been laid here. This was one of the escape routes the assassin had planned.However, Harvey slammed the fire alarm next to him with a calm expression.The sprinklers above him instantly activated, and the water from the sprinklers dispersed the gray mist.The assassin made a cold smile, and hurled a lighter that was lit from his right hand.Harvey narrowed his eyes and realized that the water coming from inside the sprinklers had already been changed with gasoline.There was going to be another fire if the lighter hit the floor.Harvey had to stop and extend his right hand forward, spreading his fingers apart before quickly curling them. A powerful force pulled the lighter right into his hand, and its flame extinguished.At that moment, the assassin chose not to retreat but to go into the offensiv
The assassin shuddered as the sound of him getting slapped echoed, and his figure slammed into the garbage bin at the corner of the alley.In that instant, a disgusting scent permeated the air.The assassin could only feel his face swollen. He wanted to get up, but he could feel a powerful force within himself attacking his body from the inside. He couldn't even straighten up himself."I've already sealed all your powers within yourself," Harvey said as he pulled out a tissue paper to wipe his fingers."You're not my match, unfortunately. Just give up."You can probably tell the reason I didn't kill you is to see just how much planning you've made, and to see where you're from."I also want to see if anyone cares if something like this happens in Wolsing. Now that I've achieved my objectives, I have no more use for you."Harvey sighed as he smiled mischievously."You either surrender and tell me everything… Or you can kill yourself."Now, there are two paths before you. What w
"I'll repeat myself. You've already silenced the culprit, and you're worried I will leak out what happened today?"Harvey reiterated with a cold expression, as if he did not feel the oppressive aura from the young man at all."You're from Dragon Cell, which means all of you are very experienced in battle."It was clear the person had already surrendered, and all of you could tell."You can take someone away alive, but you shot and killed him."It's tough for me to believe you…"If you're saying you're not silencing him."The young man guffawed when he heard what Harvey York had to say. "Oh? Are you going to teach us how to do our job now?"Harvey, we do have some information on you."While they might call you Prince York of South Light or the CEO of Sky Corporation…"But you better remember that all your status means nothing to Dragon Cell."If you're smart, you should distance yourself from Ms. Xavier."I'm suggesting this for your own good."Someone like you can't imagin
Yvonne Xavier blinked her beautiful eyes after listening to what Harvey York said, but she stayed silent.Harvey picked up a cup of coffee before him and took a sip. He was going to say something when his phone started to vibrate.An unfamiliar number appeared on his screen. However, the ending digits were quite rhythmic.Harvey briefly hesitated before picking up the call. Immediately, a respectful voice came from the other side. "Good morning, Mr. York."Harvey could not tell who the voice belonged to but still asked, "Who is this?""You must be very busy to forget about me, Mr. Representative."It's me, Charlotte Padget.The woman on the other side said."I'm so sorry for not recognizing who you were earlier."I apologize for my ignorance."Harvey smiled after he heard it. "My status as a representative is nothing but a name in the eyes of the Sacred Martial Arts Training Ground."There's nothing to apologize about."Charlotte wanted to say something, but Harvey had alr
After Charlotte Padget's expression changed a few times, she took a deep breath and massaged her face. Only then did she invite Harvey York into the van.When Harvey saw the Buick van in front of them, he said nothing and simply took a seat in the rear seat with a calm expression. Then, he closed his eyes and rested.Charlotte wanted to say something during the journey, but she always stopped herself before she could. In the end, she never said anything.Shortly, the van stopped at a small park on the fourth ring of Wolsing.The name of this place was called The Songstress's Stage. It was a place where theatrical troupes used to perform.However, as time passed, fewer people came to enjoy the performance. Country H Martial Arts Alliance then took over the place as a base in Wolsing.While the location was ancient, it still looked classy.A place's charm was not something that could be easily made up.When Harvey exited the car, he glanced at The Songstress's Stage. He could alr
Charlotte Padget hesitated and whispered, "Mr. York, he is a student from one of the local martial arts families in Wolsing. He's also a student of Oeus Temple."He's called one of the ten most powerful youth prodigies in the Country H Martial Arts Alliance."I think you shouldn't provoke him."Let's just ignore everything he said."Tanner Hughes gave a cold laugh after he heard what Charlotte said as he looked at Harvey derisively. At the same time, he even taunted Harvey, as if he would kill Harvey immediately if Harvey dared to make any move."Ten prodigies?Harvey was somewhat taken aback."He called himself one of the ten prodigies at this level?"I think the level of the Country H Martial Arts Alliance youths is a little too low."Harvey ignored Tanner after saying that and asked Charlotte to continue leading the way."What did you just say, kid?"I don't think I heard it right."Why don't you say it in front of me one more time?"Harvey could not be bothered with Ta
Tanner Hughes' cigar flew in the air after Harvey slapped Tanner a couple of times as he screamed.There were a few red handprints on his face as he seemed to be in terrible pain."Who do you think you are?"One of the ten youthful prodigies?"With your level, it's easier to believe you if you claim you're one of the ten garbage."The Hughes? Oeus Temple?"Do you think they mean anything to me?"And you… You're nothing to me!"Harvey then gave Tanner one last slap across the face, and he fell right on the ground. Then, he gave him another kick and sent him flying.Tanner was caught completely unprepared, and he flew across the air and slammed into a table about ten meters away as he let out a grunt. In an instant, the hall of the Songstress's Stage had become filthy.Harvey's sudden move caused the entire place to fall into dead silence.Even Charlotte, who was the one who brought Harvey here, could only watch in disbelief, speechless.The Hughes were not that influential,
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