After talking with their families, Jansen and the other high-ranking members turned off their phones, their faces cold as knives. The atmosphere became oppressive once again."This incident cost us many lives, and Hawthorne Seafort instigated it. You must compensate us," Jansen demanded, stepping fo
Ol' Mare.Alexander put away his fighter jet and went straight home to surprise his family. His trip had not been long, just a little over a week, but he missed his family dearly."I'm back! Surprised?"...The house was silent with no signs of activity.Alexander saw none of his relatives as he ent
In the blink of an eye, Olivia was less than 30 meters from the ground."Duck!" Alexander roared to the two men, his energy surging wildly as he created layers of an invisible energy buffer for his daughter. This way, all the gravity would be borne by him.Bang! Olivia, accelerated by gravity, broke
"Yes... Yes, she's not dead, is she? Surely, this is just for show!" The troublemaker, trying to maintain his stance, bit the bullet and spoke, but quickly averted his gaze from Alexander, hoping to avoid his wrath.He was so sure Alexander would not dare to act against him in public."Change the ai
"Don't worry, I know exactly what to do," said Alexander, giving Amber a reassuring pat before rising and leaving the ward.He was determined to uncover the root of the issue and resolve it swiftly. Even though Olivia was safe and unharmed, the trauma would linger until the situation was fully addre
10 minutes later, the skinny man began to convulse, sliding down the wall to sit on the floor with his hands clutching his knees."Let me go, and the camera is yours!" he pleaded, his voice trembling.It was clear he was a drug addict.Eden, his expression a mix of disdain and impatience, snapped, "
"As you wish," said Alexander coldly before ending the call.While he lacked the ability to trace the signal, locating the caller's hiding place was well within his capabilities. Within a minute, his phone buzzed with a message from Maxine.[Temple Lord Kane, the location is confirmed. Coordinates h
[No need, I'll handle this personally.]After replying to the message, Alexander called Amber to update her on the situation and then drove to Wallaceton City. The impact of public opinion needed to be dealt with swiftly to prevent further distress for Olivia.…At Wallaceton Times Square, Wallaceto
"Kill!" As Alexander stepped onto the Empyrean Slope, a monstrous wave of killing intent crashed into his mind."Hmph, you think you're the only one fierce?" he muttered coldly, unleashing his own killing intent to counter the assault.He was the Temple Lord Kane, a man who had tread through mountai
At Battleforge Summit, a place where peril lurked at every turn.As the group continued their ascent, they lost a few more members. The ancient battlefield was riddled with deadly traps and poisonous remnants. The pools along the way harbored creatures so aggressive, it was clear they were not of mo
"Ah…" Alexander yawned, waiting patiently. Without a proper map, he would probably take half a day searching for directions. Battleforge Summit, though seemingly small, had a complex terrain.Time was slipping away, and Maxwell and Crimson Wyrm Master finally reached an agreement. The two-meter-wide
Early in the next morning, Maxwell's group of 40—the weakest among them a Lord of War—gathered quietly by the lake at the back of a mountain, somewhere in Shielded Valley. They stood in silence, their expressions grave.Though many had never ventured to Battleforge Summit, they had all heard of its
"Enemy attack!"Brenda sprang to her feet, drawing her sharp blade. Tensions had been high lately, and everyone's nerves were on edge."Perfect timing! I've been waiting to kill him sooner or later!"Alexander's killing intent surged, and his battle spirit ignited.Crimson Wyrm Master was destined t
As soon as Alexander asked the question, a heavy silence fell over the chamber. The three Guardians exchanged uneasy glances, but no one uttered a word."Never mind if you don't want to say anything, I'm just curious," said Alexander, sitting down cross-legged and closing his eyes to heal his wounds
"As you wish!"Crimson Wyrm Master channeled a furious surge of power into his spear, standing firm as he built up his momentum. Having fought to this point, he knew he had to unleash his most devastating attack."Here it comes!"All eyes were locked on the impending clash, each person holding their
"You fool! Don't think you'll be the last one laughing!"The Second and Third Guardians charged forward, joining forces to deflect Crimson Wyrm's relentless assault. Even with their combined strength, they could barely withstand a few moves."Do you really think we're without reinforcements?" roared
"Heh. I wouldn't dare accept your gift!" Maxwell scoffed, his voice steady despite the looming battle. Politeness had no place in this confrontation."Oh, but I'm sure you'll appreciate it," sneered Crimson Wyrm Master, his eyes gleaming with malice as he pointed at Darko, who lay crumpled on the gr