"Andy, what happened?" Eric asked.Given Andy's anxious expression, it was likely a serious matter.Andy said, "Jacob got beaten up! He's lying unconscious in the hospital!"He rushed to his office to grab his bag and then hurriedly left. Even though he claimed not to support Jacob anymore, he was more anxious than anyone upon learning his brother was in trouble.Eric and Sylvia quickly followed."Could it be that he went to find that woman, and she got someone to beat him up?" Sylvia speculated.Jacob would certainly not talk to Ava nicely. They might have a heated argument that escalated into a physical confrontation."It's possible," Eric said. "After all, charming beauty makes men fall."Sylvia glanced at Eric and asked, "You seem to understand this quite well. Have you had a similar experience?"Eric was stunned.-Soon, the trio arrived at the hospital.Andy grabbed a nurse and asked about his brother's whereabouts. After some inquiries, he learned Jacob was still in
When Eric started treating Max, he cried out in pain."What's wrong with him?" Sylvia asked.After Eric took care of Max, he said, "Well, it's nothing serious. Elly, make sure to cover them well when they sleep at night. If not, it'll cause them discomfort and abdominal pain."In holistic medicine, young children might sometimes have mysterious and severe abdominal pain. It was usually due to gas or digestive issues.Elly recalled that Eric occasionally suffered from severe stomach aches at night when he was a kid. They used to seek help from an elderly woman in the village, but fewer people possessed this knowledge as the older generation passed away.The surgery continued for a long time, and Andy was growing impatient. "Eric, is everything really okay?" He had never experienced such a situation before. The documents the doctor asked him to sign looked intimidating. It looked like liability waivers that would shift all responsibility onto the family."Don't worry," Eric reass
The surveillance footage at the scene of the incident in the shopping mall had been destroyed.However, Robert had a different explanation. He had learned that the surveillance system underwent maintenance on that day, so there were no records.When Robert hurried to the hospital, he only then discovered that the victim was Andy's brother and felt a sudden pressure. Even Andy alone held considerable influence in Salt City, let alone Eric. After all, the Innova Group had provided a lot to the city in terms of taxes, job opportunities, and development in related industries. If Andy decided to make a fuss about this incident, it could potentially involve numerous people. With Eric supporting him from behind, Robert could not afford to be careless.Having interacted with Eric for a considerable time, Robert knew he was a powerful figure capable of influencing situations.Maintaining a good relationship with such a figure required caution. Meanwhile, Robert held a prominent position a
Moreover, those people seemed like street thugs. Therefore, Tiger undoubtedly had a better understanding of them, so finding them would be much more efficient with his involvement. Just as Eric expected, Tiger was more efficient than Robert. By midnight, his men had located the individuals at a roadside steakhouse. After being released and having just taken some money from Jacob, they probably enjoyed a late-night snack and some beers.Robert hastily called two officers still on duty and rushed there.Meanwhile, Eric instructed a nurse to care for Jacob and set out with Andy.-There were no patrons at the steakhouse as they all had been frightened away upon seeing Tiger's group.Initially, Tiger had dispatched only over a dozen men. After identifying the targets, he called in hundreds more. Eric and Tiger arrived almost at the same time. Regardless of the scale, Tiger found matters concerning Eric significant.On the other side, there were six people, Ava among them. They we
This matter was not as simple as it seemed.First and foremost, who destroyed the surveillance in the mall? It obviously was not these people since they did not have the opportunity to destroy it after being caught. Besides, how were they released without any evidence?There was no way they would allow Jackal to take things into his hands. Therefore, Robert took over the case. It seemed a bit of an overqualified assignment, but it had to be done this way. Several individuals, including Ava, were taken away. To be honest, they preferred being in Robert's custody over falling into Jackal's hands. After all, Jackal would certainly resort to extreme measures, including beating them severely, to pacify Tiger's anger. After Ava and the others were taken away, Tiger had the steakhouse to get them some food since neither Eric nor Andy had eaten dinner yet.While they were eating, Tiger said, "They either have to compensate your brother, or they need to go to prison. But what perplexes m
Andy had already paid the hospital a lot of money. Although the Innova Group had arranged social insurance for Jacob, his injuries were not covered. In the afternoon, Eric and Andy returned to the hospital. To their surprise, Ava was also there. Not only was she released, but the other men were also set free, except for the one who had used the vase to hit Jacob's head. Ava sat by the bedside while feeding Jacob food. Surprisingly, Jacob seemed to be enjoying the attention.Andy shook his head in disbelief. He had worried Ava might persuade Jacob to drop the charges, which was happening now. Jacob was enjoying Ava's attention and pampering now. If he decided to drop the charges, the gang might escape imprisonment and compensation for any money.Seeing Eric, Ava became apprehensive. After all, those people in the underworld addressed Eric respectfully, and it was clear he was someone she could not mess with. Therefore, she hastily left without finishing feeding Jacob.Andy's fa
Andy had tried his best to keep it a secret from his family. Even when Colin and Lily called, Andy would say that Jacob was on a business trip, so he might not have time to answer the phone. He had not expected that Jacob would make a phone call home and spill everything once he started recovering a bit.Upon seeing Jacob severely injured and lying in bed, Lily almost fainted in distress. Although she knew that Jacob was not in mortal danger, she still could not help but feel sorry for him. In rural communities, it was a common practice for established families to show preference for their younger sons. In their view, they felt a responsibility to look out for Jacob, the younger sibling. However, it was a different case for Andy since he was the elder brother. They felt that he was capable, and since he was older, he should be able to care for himself. "Have they caught the culprit?" Colin asked.Andy nodded. "The police have caught the culprits. Currently, our plan is to make t
"Is our family really in such dire need of money?" Lily asked, "You're still young and own a company! As humans, we must live with dignity! Aren't you worried that people might mock you upon discovering that others have assaulted your brother?"Andy was rendered speechless.If sacrificing dignity could bring in 800,000 dollars, Andy was willing to let go of his pride. When one was financially strapped, what purpose did pride serve? Could it provide sustenance?Andy did not even want to argue anymore. Four people had four different viewpoints. Andy just wanted the money and was not concerned about how authorities handled the case. Colin preferred sending them to prison, while Lily wanted money and prison time.As for Jacob, he did not want money or to send them to prison. However, he did not dare to tell them anything. -In the afternoon, Elly picked up the two kids and came to the hospital. Jacob was staying in a high-end ward where food was provided, and there was a room for fa
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