A fine of 5,000 dollars? With Eric’s wealth, how many punches would Donald have to take from him to pay that off? Clearly, this wasn’t a simple matter.Donald’s lawyer commented, "That’s just the administrative penalty. We’re here to discuss compensation for emotional damages! Mr. Ford insists that without 500,000,000 dollars, this won’t be resolved!""500,000,000 dollars?" The lawyer laughed. "Why don’t you just rob a bank? Your Honor, can I countersue for extortion? Their demand is astronomical—surely that qualifies as extortion?"The court officials were stunned. Suing Donald for extortion? This case was getting out of hand!"It’s possible, yes," the judge admitted reluctantly. "But there’s no need for things to escalate. Both parties are prominent figures in Salt City. Let’s reach a compromise. Mr. Ford should lower his demand, and Mr. Johnson should offer some compensation..."They were eager to resolve the matter quickly. Each confrontation between the two sides was a major
Donald was unaware that several projects were under close scrutiny after Sylvia cut off their funding sources.If the municipal government couldn't provide the necessary funds, causing the projects to stall, Sylvia had a contingency plan to have someone take over immediately.Of course, these projects were far from profitable. Taking them over would require additional investment. But for some, it wasn't about the money—it was about pride.-Donald had been overwhelmed lately, juggling a lawsuit against Eric, which in the end, yielded only a coin.Not settling wasn't an option either.To him, a small sum was useless, and a large sum could lead to accusations of extortion.He knew Eric wasn't someone to be trifled with and feared he might actually make such accusations.Donald had diverted some funds to support those projects, so it hadn't yet reached the point where Sylvia needed to step in.Upon arriving in Salt City, Donald felt that everything was going wrong.He had tried
Chadwick continued. "This time, my visit to Salt City is not just for your affairs, Mr. Ford. Salt City is indeed a great place, capable of nurturing enterprises like the Innova Group."In recent years, the Innova Group has made significant investments in holistic medicine. They've even established herb plantations and invested a considerable amount of money. This time, I plan to meet with them to see if there's any potential for joint development."This matter requires your introduction!"He envied Donald, who enjoyed the benefits of having such a major company in Salt City. Whatever Donald needed to do or promote would be significantly easier with the Innova Group's presence.The difficulty of tasks would be reduced by several levels.Chadwick even thought about leveraging the Innova Group for some publicity, knowing the results would be excellent!However, what Chadwick didn't expect was that at the mention of the Innova Group, Donald's face turned rather grim.Chadwick notic
To meet with the executives of the Innova Group, one must first make an appointment.Sylvia received an appointment notification, knowing that such a significant figure would inevitably be referred to her.She didn't recognize the so-called president of the NMA, but upon reading Chadwick's resume, she was astonished!Various titles and honors filled the page, and she couldn’t even finish reading it all.It was intimidating!She went to Eric’s office. "Eric, have you heard of a man named Chadwick Lera?"Eric shook his head. "Never heard of him. Who is he?"Sylvia sat down. "I just received an appointment request from the city council. They said the president of the National Medical Association, Chadwick, wants to visit our Innova Group. I haven't responded yet, so I looked into his background."This man is quite influential. He performed the country's first heart transplant surgery and the first monkey head transplant, with the monkey surviving for a month."He has titles like
If nothing worked, Ruth would truly despair and might even contemplate jumping off a building again.Eric cleared his throat and said, "Vee, don't you have those... pads? It's a bit late to go out now, so why not give some to Ruth to make do with? If I'm not mistaken, we should know the result tonight."This divine physician was indeed extraordinary—he could even predict the exact timing!Typically, this would be an embarrassing subject, but Ruth was overjoyed. "Will it really come tonight? I didn't read much, so don't lie to me!"Eric glanced at Ruth. "Believe it or not, just don't blame me if your pants get stained. Be mindful. The flow might be heavy. You should monitor it yourself. Initially, it will be black, but later it will turn dark red, which is completely normal."Of course, keep taking your medication for the next couple of days, but acupuncture is no longer necessary."Over the past month, he had seen everything worth seeing and more, practically making Ruth half his
Chadwick held a mobilization seminar.Many people attended, including Donald, who voiced many opinions during the meeting.Naturally, saying things like benefiting all of humanity was a must. This implied that if one disagreed, they were against humanity.However, when it came to such significant issues, who really cared?They did invite prominent figures like Robert, but knowing that this matter couldn't be pushed through legally, he didn't participate at all.Yet, this didn't stop Chadwick and his associates from pushing forward.The atmosphere at the venue was unusually heated, with media coverage in full swing.Naturally, these so-called media outlets were already in cahoots, reporting only favorable news. As for the potential consequences of such a policy, they turned a blind eye.Selective reporting was their forte.With the media's backing and a little push from behind, wouldn't this thing succeed?Behind every major event, there's always a manipulator.And Chadwick w
The question came from someone in the NMA.Seeing their president being taken away, everyone was panicked. They knew they were breaking the law, and none of them dared to breathe too loudly.Donald shook his head. "I... I don't know either!"Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and shouted, "Quick! Call the police! Tell them that Mr. Lera has been kidnapped!"He didn’t know who Ruth was, but he figured reporting a kidnapping would get someone to look for Chadwick.As expected, Robert was alerted.Although he didn't think Chadwick was a good person, he was still a prominent figure. If someone got kidnapped in Salt City, what would outsiders think about the city's safety?It would be his responsibility as the Commissioner.He immediately went on duty and checked the surveillance footage at the scene.Although he hadn't seen Ruth before, he recognized the two people behind her. He had worked on missions with them.Seeing the situation, he realized it was the Combat Departme
Chadwick was still clueless about what Ruth meant, so he said, "At my age, of course I have children, even grandchildren! What about it?"Ruth smiled. "I thought you didn't have any children, but it turns out you even have grandchildren. Since you're pushing this matter, I assume your children and grandchildren have all signed the consent forms? Show me."Chadwick snorted coldly and didn't say anything.'What a joke! How could they sign such a thing?'He knew it couldn't be signed!Once signed, the next step would be to try to match the organs. If some nefarious person targeted them, the children could disappear without a trace.He understood this well.Ruth addressed the issue, "When you old folks decided to do this, did you consider that some dying wealthy individuals who need organ transplants might target these children?"Chadwick replied, "We have our own supervision mechanisms!""Supervision?" Ruth laughed coldly. "Can you guarantee there won't be any corruption? Can you
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