Big Sis was stunned. In Salt City, no one dared to challenge the wealthy Williams family, especially when Brook himself was a renowned figure in the criminal underworld, respected by all.Seeing Big Sis here, Brook could guess what was happening. "Big Sis, did you bring Eric for these underground fights?"Big Sis smiled sadly. "Brook, I initially opposed it, but Eric insisted on fighting. I made a mistake, and I apologize to both of you."Brook looked at Sylvia, seeking guidance.Sylvia's expression was icy. "If he wants to fight, let him. Brook, arrange for some of our best fighters to go against him."Brook inwardly fretted. If Eric got hurt, would he be blamed?"If he gets injured, I won't blame you. Send our best fighters. He needs to realize there are always stronger opponents. If he gets hurt, he should quit," she added.Brook sighed. After discussing with Big Sis and having her ask Eric if he still wanted to fight, he organized his top fighters.When Big Sis returned to
Eric's punches were swift, accurate, and mighty. His movements mirrored those of a seasoned boxer with decades of training.What made it even scarier was his unconventional fighting style, mixing elements from different martial arts. This made it nearly impossible for his opponents to defend themselves.Following a series of combinations, Eric knocked out Brook's fighter.A hushed pause followed, broken by a burst of applause.Standing in the audience, Brook gazed at Sylvia in astonishment and asked, "Sylvia, when did Eric become this formidable?"Brook couldn't forget that Sylvia had disclosed that Eric had only commenced martial arts training after their marriage, just three months ago. Yet, here he was, performing at such a high level.Sylvia chuckled softly. "Our Master has great expectations for him. He believes that with just a little more effort, Eric could become a martial arts master."Brook was dumbfounded. There were only a few martial arts masters in the entire count
After all, Eric's pride would not allow that to happen.Sylvia said sternly, "Eric, don't forget the agreement we signed when we got married! Are you sure the money you've earned is enough to compensate me?""You!" Eric was furious. He never expected Sylvia to use that to threaten him."You lied to me first! How can you be so unreasonable?" "You have to return," Sylvia said as she turned to Eric. "First, it was David exploiting you, and now it's my turn. Prepare yourself to work for me for the rest of your life."With those words, Sylvia departed, leaving Eric seething with anger.Big Sis chimed in. "Eric, why not consider going back for now? You both should sit down and have a conversation. There's no need to escalate tensions. Besides, she's the heiress of the Williams, renowned as the most beautiful woman in Salt City. I'm quite envious of you."Eric sighed. He wasn't eager to return.'What's the big deal if she's good-looking? Does being beautiful give her the right to do
When they arrived at the Rosewood Estate, Brook dropped off Eric and briefly greeted Sylvia before leaving swiftly. He did not want to get involved in their disputes."Come here!" Sylvia called out coldly as Eric tried to head to his room."What is it?" Eric asked, his expression far from pleasant. Sylvia frowned. "If you have any complaints, spit them out!""Complaints?" Eric sneered. "You're the CEO of Williams Corp., the Ms. Williams of Salt City. I'm just a kid from the countryside. How could I dare to have any complaints?"Sylvia was left without words, feeling Eric's anger in his voice. Yet, she hadn't intended to conceal her identity from him, which led to the situation they were now dealing with."Can you listen to my explanation?" Sylvia said.She patiently tried to clarify things with Eric. Luckily, Eric didn't react like a child plugging his ears and refusing to listen. Instead, he nodded, encouraging Sylvia to go on."Yes, I've been hiding something from you, but i
Eric went straight to the training center for a full day of training.Sylvia felt disappointed without the breakfast Eric used to make.Seeing his little sister arriving at work alone, Sylvester understood that things hadn't improved. He asked, "Vee, still no solution?"Sylvia shook her head. "I'm still trying. He's stubborn, and it's tough to reach him. I might have hit a dead end."Sylvester suggested, "How about talking to Uncle Irvin? You two have a good relationship." Sylvia was willing to give it a try and headed to Sonnex Corp.After Sylvia informed him, Irvin was also uncertain. "I always said you're full of plans! Eric is stubborn! I can't guarantee success, but I'll help!"Irvin was unhappy, wondering why Sylvia had complicated such a simple matter. She came for his help after upsetting Eric.He called Eric, but there was no answer. What he didn't know was that Eric considered him one of the people who had deceived him. Eric had called Irvin once to verify Sylvia's i
At Williams Corp., Sylvester was chatting with Lucas.Sylvester smiled bitterly. "I'm sorry, Lucas. It's not that my little sister didn't want to accept your flowers, but she's already married."He understood Lucas's intentions. A bouquet of roses had already conveyed everything."What?" Lucas exclaimed. "Vee's married? Sylvester, you're messing with me, right? How could your family not have publicly announced such a significant event?"Sylvia was the cherished gem of the Williams family, receiving abundant love and attention from her kin. If she had married, the Williams would have surely marked the occasion with a grand celebration, promptly informing families like the Pettersons.Today, Lucas stood at the entrance of Williams Corp. with a bouquet, hoping to make a favorable impression on Sylvia. However, he had never anticipated hearing such news.Sylvester smiled and said, "It happened three months ago, Lucas. Let's not inquire further."Lucas sighed regretfully. "I wonder w
"See? I told you." Sylvia raised her head and smirked as she looked at Brook. "Alright, alright. I'll make the arrangement for you," Brook said helplessly. He had assumed he would escape her torment when Sylvia became Williams Corp.'s CEO, but it only worsened. She nearly ruined his significant life event."Thanks, Brook." Sylvia stood up, saying, "I'll inform Sylvester and have him step in as CEO for a few days."-At Sylvester's office.Lucas' eyes visibly lit up upon seeing Sylvia was approaching."Hello, Lucas," Sylvia greeted Lucas and then turned to her brother. "Sylvester, I'm also planning to participate in underground matches. You'll have to take care of the company for a while.""Alright." Sylvester nodded.He did not have as much on his plate as Brook and also understood why Sylvia was getting involved in underground matches.He supported her decision. After all, Brook had connections in the underworld. If he could not handle such a small matter, then he might as
Everyone watched the ring with bated breaths. The opening bell had already rung, but neither of the fighters had made a move.The male fighter chuckled. "Beauty, you should go home. This isn't a place for women. I'll feel sorry for you if you get hurt."He was not one of Brook's or Big Sis' fighters. Otherwise, he would not have spoken this way.Sylvia looked at him coldly and replied, "Why can't women come to a place where men can?"Upon hearing that, the male fighter laughed. "What? Are you planning to visit places like the Paradiso too?"Sylvia was infuriated. "You're asking for it!"The Paradiso was a place where men went to seek pleasure, and women who visited were usually there for only one thing.Without further ado, Sylvia launched an attack.The male fighter sneered, believing a woman like Sylvia couldn't possibly harm him. He felt lucky to have encountered such a pretty woman today. As he daydreamed, Sylvia closed in on him."Don't blame me, cutie pie!"He casua
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