Before Eric could say anything, Sylvia smiled and said, "Mom, it's nothing. It's just a minor issue, and it hasn't affected us much. That's why Eric hasn't taken any action."Eric added, "Mom, I've already asked someone to look into it."Upon hearing that, Grace felt somewhat reassured. Some matters might seem trivial to others, but in Grace's eyes, anything related to her family was of great importance.Later on, Grace brought up the matter of the Joint Family Association, which brought together the two top-tier families in King City, the McClains and Watsons, along with the newly rising Montgomerys. The Association comprised a total of ten major families, and its strength was undeniably formidable.This matter had already stirred up a storm in the business circle. Numerous families, even those outside King City, wanted to join the Association but were outright rejected. The Association was still in its exploratory phase, and whether it would succeed or not was not an absolute cer
Chad's mouth was filled with blood, and his companions, whom he had brought with him, lay on the ground groaning.Sylvia had already called the police. Before kicking the door, Eric had instructed her to contact the authorities in case any altercation ensued.In the private room, some students remained unaffected by the commotion.Witnessing Eric knock down the opposing group, a few male students with minor injuries quickly gathered around him."Prof. Johnson!" one of the male students angrily exclaimed, "These bastards wanted to take our female classmates and sell them. We must bring them to justice!"Eric nodded. Observing some male students eager to retaliate against Chad, Eric intervened. It wasn't that he didn't want to teach him a lesson. They were young, around 18 or 19 years old, with the oldest among them being only 20. Instilling violent thoughts in them at this age was not a good idea."The police and an ambulance are on their way," Eric stated. "Those who aren't injur
Kevin placed Eric's identification on the table and smiled coldly."You don't look like a good person, Lieutenant General Johnson." He continued sarcastically. "Why don't you pretend to be the Secretary-General? I think that identity would be more believable!"Eric chuckled. "I can't blame you for not knowing about me, but you can make a call to your superiors. Or you can open my phone. There's a contact labeled 'Big Boss' in there. You can call and ask him. If that doesn't work, there's another contact named Lieutenant General McClain. After the call connects, tell them I'm at your station."Upon hearing that, Kevin laughed. "Don't try to bluff me! This trick won't work! You've beaten those guys severely, and now you're in trouble!"Eric shrugged indifferently. He had already disclosed his identity, including his position as a professor at the holistic medicine college of King City University. He had various credentials to prove it, but Kevin just refused to believe him.Kevin ha
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Kevin was displeased, observing that Eric intended to cause trouble with the students. "Are you trying to rebel? Do you even know where you are? What's this about justice being delayed but not absent? We represent justice! There's nothing you can do here!"Furious, he knew he was not wrong about Eric. With his scarred face, Eric seemed far from being a good person.Kevin was about to say more when several cars drove in.As the car doors opened, a middle-aged man got out first, followed by another person who opened the rear car door. Eric recognized both of them. The first man was a higher-ranking official, and the second was Miller.Both of them walked toward Eric.Kevin rushed forward to salute, but his superior ignored him. Instead, he eagerly extended his hand to Eric. "Lieutenant General Johnson, I'm deeply sorry for what happened."When he saw the handcuffs on Eric's hand, he snarled, "Who the hell handcuffed Lieutenant General Johnson?
Miller sneered. "You're right. There are good and bad students in the university, but your department is no different! There are both good and bad among you!"Let me ask you one question. Since you claim it was a brawl, why did you arrest Lieutenant General Johnson only? What about that group of thugs? Now, I want you to bring them here immediately!""But…" Kevin hesitated.Miller coldly snorted. "What's the matter? Is this too difficult for you? Didn't you send them to the hospital? After doing such a thing, how can you let them escape? Or perhaps you're the one who let them go?"Kevin shivered. When he was about to say something, Eric's phone rang. With handcuffs on, he answered the call. "Matteo."Matteo said, "Mr. Johnson, my men found a group of five people based on the clues. They also have injuries. Upon interrogation, it seems they are likely the troublemakers near King City University!""Alright." Eric nodded in gratitude. "Thanks, Matteo. Please bring them to me. I'll s
Seeing Eric remain silent, Matteo carried on without interruption. By the end, he even delved into the intricacies of the underworld in King City. Evidently, he aimed to cultivate a lofty image of Eric in the students' minds."I'm sure all of you will be able to gain a lot by becoming Prof. Johnson's students," Matteo emphasized. "He is the finest holistic physician in our country, and his medical skills are far more miraculous than those of modern doctors."He once revived a person who had already died, and not just momentarily. He survived and thrived for an additional three days! For ordinary folks, three days might not seem significant, but for some, those three days are exceedingly precious!"His words left the students dumbfounded.Yet, some students still found it challenging to believe. They had never heard of anything that could resurrect someone for three days. It just did not make sense scientifically."Stop it, Matteo," Eric said. "You're talking like I'm a god."Matt
After finishing the meal, Sylvia remarked, "The students are fine. Most of them only suffered superficial injuries. Fortunately, we arrived in time, so those few female students were not violated."Matteo chuckled. "Well done, Mrs. Johnson! You truly are a heroine among women! Come on, let's drink to a time of peace and prosperity!"Everyone raised their glasses. Just as they were enjoying themselves, Matteo's phone rang. After answering and listening for a moment, he stated, "Good! I understand. Don't take any action against them for now. Let's wait for further information."After hanging up, Matteo looked at Eric and Sylvia. "We managed to trace the origin of those internet trolls, and you may not believe it when I tell you. It's a media company affiliated with the Oberdeens.""The Oberdeens?" Eric was stunned."Queenie's family?" Sylvia asked.The Oberdeens should be aware of some of Eric's background, so why would they target him like this?"How could it be them?" Eric als
After an exhaustive investigation, the case had made significant progress."Based on our current evidence, this is a highly targeted conspiracy!" remarked Robert. "Their actions are causing a continuous decline in our credibility, which may ultimately lead to a loss of public trust!"More seriously, their actions could pose a huge crisis to our country's food security! This is not an exaggeration. We have reason to suspect that the individuals behind this are intentionally causing a reduction in our grain production."Eric had long made such deductions, but hearing it now still sent shivers down his spine."Food is the most important thing in this world, so issues regarding food security cannot be taken lightly," Eric said. "It's only been a few decades since we started eating our fill. Even now, we dare not say that every family in the country can afford pork for every meal. If there are major issues with food, it will lead to big trouble. Therefore, we must solve this problem as
In terms of innate talent, Eric was unparalleled, having reached the pinnacle of martial arts. With a single punch, he sent the 'God' flying."Good!" Stealthbane shouted with excitement.The ultimate enemy had finally been defeated, bringing peace to the world. Eric sighed in relief.However, in the next moment, the 'God' stood up again. Spitting out a mouthful of blood, he revealed a bloodthirsty smile. "You have successfully enraged me!"Everyone braced for a potential massacre, but instead, the enemy turned and fled.Could Eric let him escape?"Chase him!" Stealthbane commanded.Allowing this foe to escape would spell endless trouble.A group of people pursued the enemy, who soon reappeared clad in iron armor."Not seen this before, have you?" The 'God' seemed to have recovered somewhat. "Did you think I only research viruses? Wrong! I control global resources and global wealth!"This is our newly developed Doomforge Exosuit which amplifies a person's battle prowess tenfol
The sturdy floor lay in utter disarray.In desperation, Ruth shouted, "Eric, don't give him any more chances! Finish him off swiftly, or we'll face endless trouble!"Eric was well aware of this logic. As he fought, he said, "He's incredibly strong. Taking him down quickly isn't possible! We must fight to the death!"Eric had never feared battle. Besides, this might very well be his final fight.Their fists clashed fiercely.The 'God' also noticed that Eric was growing more formidable as the battle progressed."How do you have so much strength? Wouldn't it be better if we joined forces to control the world? We could have anything we desire!"All the world's wealth, women, and resources would be ours to enjoy. Why won't you listen to reason?" he roared.Eric's momentum didn't falter. "I don't share your grand ambitions. I just want a simple life with a job that pays 1,000 dollars a month and a warm home with my wife and kids. But you, you've disturbed my peace!"The 'God' was fu
The 'God' grew more courageous as the battle raged on, causing Stealthbane to worry incessantly.In another high-stakes clash, Eric and his opponent both retreated. Eric sensed his opponent's growing strength, finding it rather peculiar.The 'God' clenched his fist. "I must thank you! My techniques were slightly incomplete, but I've managed to fill the gaps through this battle!"Eric marveled at his opponent's genius. To mend something incomplete was indeed a rare talent.Despite Eric training with the complete manual, he could only match the 'God' blow for blow. This person was terrifying!The opponent's confidence soared. Although Eric had trained with the full manual, the 'God' felt his innate talent far surpassed Eric's. If he could match Eric with an incomplete manual, now that he had perfected it, wouldn't he be unbeatable?"I thought you had potential and considered inviting you to share this world with me," the 'God' said, his tone turning icy. "But now, I see it's unnece
Stealthbane even felt that Eric might not be a match for the "God."The power was overwhelming.The terrifying aura was enough to crush everything. To an ordinary person, this was a real deity—the strength possessed had already transcended human limits.Eric made his move with a burst of speed. The clash of their fists created a thunderous explosion, and the sound was so intense that Stealthbane felt his eardrums might shatter.This was a battle of the highest caliber, one that even a legend like Stealthbane could not hope to join.Seeing the two evenly matched, Stealthbane sighed in relief. At least there was a chance that the strongest combatants were neutralizing each other. The outcome was still uncertain.Eric shook his aching fist, his expression grave. The opponent's strength was as he had anticipated. If the ultimate boss of the Luminous did not possess such combat power, it would be absurd.Clearly, this "God" had also gauged Eric's strength.He extended a hand toward
Stealthbane knew that the figure facing them must be the ultimate leader of the Luminous.Suddenly, he no longer wanted to die. If he could hold on just a little longer, it would all be over."Mr. Johnson, these people don't seem ordinary. Could that leader be the ultimate figure of the Luminous? Are we about to complete the game?" he whispered.To him, this mission to the Ark felt like a game: defeat the final boss, and victory is achieved."If I'm not mistaken, it should be. This person gives me... a sense of danger," Eric said.Upon hearing this, Stealthbane felt reassured.Just a sense? That meant the problem wasn't too grave!The leader on the opposite side turned to Eric. "I didn't expect you to make it this far. I underestimated your strength, believing my Ark was impregnable, that no enemy could breach it. But why are you so persistent? Why such determination?"He suddenly screamed in a fit of hysteria, "I have so many people! Such a grand scheme! It has all succeeded!
Brent shouted desperately, "After you get on your knees, they'll kill you all, and we won't survive either! Kill them! Kill them all!"He understood the situation with stark clarity. Kneeling meant certain death. If they had to die anyway, fighting back would be their only chance of survival.Eric sighed. "Mr. Rogers, in the end, it was we who implicated you. But this place must be eradicated, and the Luminous must be destroyed as well! Everyone, attack!"As the battle commenced, the masked man immediately struck Brent with a punch.Eric charged in. "Die!"He knew that Brent was unlikely to survive. This punch was his way of avenging Brent.The masked man spun around, trying to block Eric's punch. But the speed of the blow was too much—the gust of wind from the punch arrived before the fist did.It was an instant kill.The masked man had no time to react before Eric's punch collided with his chest. The terrifying force shattered the mask on the man's face, revealing an unfamili
Stealthbane was blinded by rage. He was killing anyone in sight, his fury unrelenting. They had ventured deep into enemy territory, where every encounter seemed to be with an adversary.Eric and his team from the Combat Department showed no mercy.Yet even Stealthbane's resolve was wearing thin."I can't kill them all! It feels like every master in the world is concentrated here!" he shouted in frustration.He felt the number of people he had brought was insufficient. If he had brought a few thousand more, he might have been able to overrun the place.Stealthbane was overwhelmed by the sheer horror of their situation. Fortunately, they had arrived. If anyone else had come, they would have met their end here.The numbers of the masters seemed endless."Damn it!" Stealthbane cursed angrily. "There are too many of them, and they're all exceptionally powerful. What kind of game is this?"He was tempted to retreat, but where could he go?Eric sent an enemy flying, pushing forward
"I was opposed to coming in from the start, but as you all know, the Rogers family is extremely complex. If we hadn't entered, I might have ended up dead. At least if the virus isn't a threat, that's something!" Brent poured himself a cup of coffee and continued. "These people are ruthless! They want to kill everyone outside the Ark and establish a new order, managed by a select few. It's insane!"You don't need to tell me—I know you're here to kill them."He then pulled a small token from his pocket. "This is our Rogers family's privilege here. It allows us to move freely between different levels. With this, you can go anywhere!"Stealthbane grabbed it eagerly. "Why didn't you mention this earlier? Things will go much smoother with this!"Brent sighed. "Once you've handled everything, could you take me out with you? I really don't want to stay in this dreadful place any longer.""Sure!" Eric nodded. "We'll definitely call you when we leave. For now, we're heading out."Brent e
Everything was ready, but they couldn't just walk in.Ruth instructed the Combat Department to conduct a three-day intensive training for everyone, focusing on coordinated combat.-After three days, the forces led by Stealthbane moved out, first dismantling the outer defenses of the Ark. This was their specialty!A large group of several hundred arrived in front of the Ark's entrance. At first glance, it resembled a mountain.Jack scratched his head and said, "Is this the gate? I don't see any door."The Holy Templar's people arrived as well. St. Pius said, "Everyone, don't rush. Wait for two minutes. Once the gate opens, we need to get in quickly. I have other plans inside, but once we're in, it's going to be a life-or-death battle! No one should show any mercy!"Stealthbane flexed his fists and replied, "Do I look like a good guy to you? Just watch me deal with them!"No sooner had he spoken than there was a tremendous roar. The ground shook, and the door of the Ark swung