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,
"He's amazing! He really is one step away from becoming a true warrior!""Tanner has been working hard these days, and I didn't expect he would have reached this stage!""For him to reach this stage when he's still so young, he might become one of the best warriors in our era by the time he reaches a hundred years old!""I'm afraid Harvey won't understand just what level of power he's facing.""A true warrior… That's a level of power we can only attain in stories!""It's a power level that's invincible in this world. I didn't expect Tanner to be so terrifying."Plenty of youths who were present could not help but make a comment or two.The men were all full of jealousy.Some of the beautiful women looked at Tanner Hughes with adoration.It was normal for them to be attracted to those who were more powerful than them. The strength that Tanner showed had made them intoxicated.Even the way Charlotte Padget looked at Tanner was filled with some admiration."Mr. Representative,
The crisp sound of slapping was like the boom coming from thunder.Tanner Hughes' face seemed to have stopped right before Harvey York when he was rushing toward him.Harvey seemed to simply make a simple slap, but Tanner had nowhere to run or hide.Tanner's face was only swollen just now. But now, Tanner coughed out a mouthful of blood.He instantly flew like a projectile and his body slammed into a table.Instantly, the table shattered, and the pots and cups were all destroyed.Countless pieces of glass and pots fell right on the ground.Tanner's face was all numb as his body convulsed, blood dripping from the corners of his mouth.There was only silence.Charlotte Padget could not stop her mouth from twitching. She was not too sure what kind of expression she should make.As for the other so-called prodigies from Country H Martial Arts Alliance, they could only watch in disbelief.Tanner was one step away from becoming a true warrior.Just one step!It was said a true w
However, not only was Tanner Hughes unable to do anything to Harvey York, but he had also been completely crippled by only slaps and kicks from Harvey.That…Not even movies would have a plot like this.Harvey did not give anyone a chance to react. He walked to Tanner and knelt before him, extending his right hand and patting Tanner's face. "Tanner. Tanner Hughes."One of the ten youthful prodigies of Country H Martial Arts Alliance."I thought you're very powerful?"How can you be so careless?"All my ambushes hit you. That just won't do!"Don't you know? Awareness of one's surroundings is a basic skill for someone practicing martial arts."You can't even do that. Are you really one step away from becoming a True Warrior?"Or… Did you reach this stage from using drugs? Just like those islanders, do you even have any potential at all?"If you've really used drugs, stop boasting. We can't afford you to embarrass us, understand?"Harvey gently patted Tanner's face. He did not
"Tanner's senior is one of the Four Kings of the Country H Martial Arts Alliance among the young generation!"He's already a True Warrior!"Despite his age, he's already very powerful, and he's already been vetted to become the next leader of Oeus Temple!"If you cross him right now, it will be very troublesome for you."Charlotte Padget tried her best to console him."He alone can definitely move more than half of the temple's combat power."No matter how well you can fight, how many of them can you fight off?"That is the Oeus Temple, a martial arts training ground that had existed for millennia."All the world's martial arts came from Oeus Temple!"All the young men and women from the alliance who were shocked all hit the same realization when they heard Charlotte's advice.And she was right. Tanner himself was pretty powerful. He was not powerful to the point where he could not be beaten.But Tanner's senior was truly terrifying.He was one of the Four Kings selected fr
Then, the car doors opened. Men wearing robes exited from all the cars.All the men exposed their clear foreheads, and the vigor in their eyes was all to see. It was apparent they were all martial arts experts.Most importantly, they were also wearing chainmail under their robes. They also wore the Royal Flush from the Council of Myth in Kaneridge City.From another angle, their individual combat prowess was far beyond those from the same level.That was because they were armed to the teeth.The door guards from the Alliance wanted to ask why they were there, but when they saw the insignia on their robes, they all immediately gave up asking who they were.They were from the Hummingbar Training Ground.The Hummingbar might not be the most powerful training ground among them all, but just like the Unceasing Gate, they were one of the organizations that had seeped into civilian life the most.In the history of Country G, The Trigram Fist was the leading fighting style among all th
Harvey York was alone in the Country H Martial Arts Alliance.How could he go head-to-head against Caelum Hughes? One of the Four Kings of the Alliance?Was he asking for a death wish?No matter what, everyone who did not have much hope for Harvey could only remain shocked at what he did.All the martial arts elites standing next to Caelum squinted their eyes.Only two kinds of people dared to go against someone like Caelum.Either he was a fool…Or he truly was a capable man.And Harvey did not look like a fool.Caelum took a deep breath and stared at Harvey, curious.Unlike last time, he came prepared.He had even spoken to the Country H Martial Arts Alliance's enforcers beforehand.That was why they had arranged a meeting this time.And this time, Caelum was going to make Harvey choose to give up on his role as representative on his own.That was why Tanner Hughes tested him just now.But even Caelum did not expect his arrangements and plans to make things happen like
As per Caelum Hughes' orders, everyone behind him all spread out.A man wearing a robe with a Longmen insignia suddenly appeared together with four men who wore the same robes.Everyone looked at each other strangely when they saw the people from Longmen come.Out of the four pillars, Longmen was not the strongest.However, their connection with the underworld was the closest.The Martial Arts Alliance was just a loose organization.But Longmen was completely different.Due to their influence and duty, they had the power to interfere with everything that happened there.Despite the difference between the world of martial arts and the underworld, Longmen had power over both.That was why, while many from the Alliance could not care less about the detectives and policemen from the station, they were wary of those from Longmen."What are you doing?"Don't you know that our country is a lawful country?"Despite being someone who practices martial arts, the negative effect you b
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