Matteo asked, "Does Hol. Johnson have plans regarding the Hernandezes?"Since the Hernandezes had caused Orion's death, it was only natural for him to seek vengeance. Eric nodded without concealing his intentions. "If it's possible, I do have some plans."He contemplated reviving the methods he once used against the Pettersons. However, there were many formidable fighters in the underground scene of King City, and Eric hesitated to take any rash actions. Matteo smiled and said, "If Hol. Johnson wants to make some moves in the underworld, it's quite straightforward. You only need to say the word, and there are plenty of people in the underworld willing to eradicate the Hernandezes."This was the extent of Eric's influence today. He didn't even need to act himself. Eric nodded. "Let's discuss it further later. There are other matters to attend to in the coming days. I'm done with your treatment."Matteo stretched his muscles and said, "This is truly miraculous. I feel lighter a
Parting was agonizing for the loving couple, but they both had their own distractions to ease their longing.After a lengthy phone call with Sylvia, Eric reluctantly ended the conversation. He lay on his bed, tossing and turning before eventually falling asleep.In the dead of night, a shadow infiltrated the villa and approached the corridor. A dagger was discreetly inserted through the door crack, gently unlocking Eric's room.The lock clicked open, and Eric abruptly opened his eyes.Moonlight streamed through the window, revealing a figure standing by his bedside.The figure raised its hand high and thrust it downward toward Eric.Instinctively, Eric used the blanket to shield himself from the dagger and swiftly rolled to the other side of the bed."Huh?" The shadow in the darkness was taken aback.Eric promptly illuminated the room. A man dressed entirely in black brandished a dagger.Eric furrowed his brow. Someone had tried to assassinate him on his first night in King Ci
At the scene, there were three crucial pieces of evidence: a dagger, bloodstains on the floor, and surveillance footage.This left the personnel handling the case in shock since there hadn't been any assassination attempts in King City for many years. The police collected all the evidence.Later, Felicia remade Eric's bed and asked, "Mr. Johnson, should we inform Mrs. Johnson? This seems like a significant matter. Hol. Thornfield has been here for many years, and nothing like this has ever happened."Eric shook his head and reassured her, "It's very late, Madam Baresi. You should get some rest."Felicia left, but her worry lingered.With this incident on his mind, Eric couldn't sleep. He pondered who might want to kill him.Could it be Javier? Eric didn't want to jump to conclusions without evidence.Eric sat in the living room until morning, then called Matteo, who might have more information.Matteo arrived promptly with some of his subordinates, taking this personally as an
The King City Grand Hotel was bustling with activity. Experts from various medical fields, representing major hospitals, had been invited. This time, the criticism against holistic medicine was stronger than ever, and it showed no sign of letting up.On the other side, professionals from the holistic medicine community had also gathered.Eric recognized some faces from Orion's retirement ceremony, but the renowned veterans of holistic medicine were notably absent. Their absence wasn't solely due to their age—they chose not to partake in these disputes, deeming them unimportant.Nevertheless, many holistic physicians were eager to defend their reputations. Eric's presence seemed to unify them.Amid the heated debates, he remained silent.An elderly holistic physician beside Eric said, "Hol. Johnson, they've been very aggressive. The doctors here are top specialists in their respective fields."The doctors appeared formidable, and Eric could see that holistic medicine was currently
This statement made sense to most holistic physicians and doctors. Both had their merits. Some doctors might suggest holistic medicine for patients post-surgery recovery, while some holistic physicians might recommend consulting a doctor for uncertainty about a condition. There was no clear distinction between the two, but people loved making comparisons.The doctor chuckled and said, "Alright, stop that. You're in denial. If holistic medicine is so effective, why do major hospitals rely on modern medicine?"Eric sighed inwardly and asked, "You seem well-versed in modern medicine. What's your specialization?"Proudly, the doctor replied, "I'm an orthopedic specialist!"He was proud because he believed this was an area where holistic medicine fell short."I see," Eric replied, nodding.The doctor grew anxious and asked, "What do you mean by nodding? Are you suggesting that holistic medicine is better at handling musculoskeletal conditions than modern medicine?"Eric shrugged an
Eric noticed the spark in the doctor's eyes and nodded. "I understand, but the herbs can be quite pricey.""No worries," replied the doctor. "Even if they're a bit expensive, that's okay! Can you explain the treatment?"Eric was about to answer when the person next to the doctor subtly cleared their throat, a reminder of their mission against holistic medicine.The doctor snapped back to reality, his expression turning serious. "Hmph! This is nonsense! I know what you're after! You just want my money!"The holistic medicine community's representatives couldn't contain their laughter, leaving the doctor embarrassed."What you're saying isn't enough," the doctor said. "These are just theories. You must prove them through action!""Prove?" Eric asked."Yes," the doctor asserted. "Let's find a hospital in King City and have a competition. Whoever diagnoses and treats the most patients wins."Eric found it amusing. After all, this was his specialty.He nodded and agreed, "If you in
A holistic physician chuckled. "Admitting one's own shortcomings is quite difficult, just like admitting one's own foolishness. We keep records here, showing whether the treatment was successful or not. Would you like to take a look?"As he spoke, there was a cracking sound from Eric's side, and a young man with a dislocated shoulder screamed.Eric patted the young man's shoulder and said, "Don't exert too much force these days and rest more."The young man swung his arm around and exclaimed with joy, "It really has gotten better! Thank you, doctor!"Eric waved his hand—it was a simple task for him.The doctor's face turned red. He thought Eric was indeed an exceptional holistic physician, and they were destined to lose this competition.After the doctors left, Eric had his lunch.While eating, Jessica arrived."Hmm?" Glancing at Eric's meal, she exclaimed, "Eric, you're having boxed lunch, too? Can your stomach handle it?"Eric looked at Jessica. "It has meat and vegetables.
At the police station.Eric encountered the hitman from the previous night. The hitman's wounds had been treated, and he appeared less menacing than before. As the victim, Eric had the right to obtain some basic information.The hitman couldn't identify their employer but mentioned that they were likely in King City, and the bounty for killing Eric had reached a staggering 700,000 dollars."Fuck!" Matteo cursed. "700,000 dollars for Hol. Johnson's life? Who the heck values him so little?"The price infuriated Matteo because it seemed too low for a renowned healer like Eric.Nevertheless, this information was crucial for Eric, and he felt like he had walked into the other party's trap.The individual attempting to assassinate him and the mastermind behind discrediting holistic medicine might be one and the same. Eric couldn't determine who was behind it. It could be the Hernandeezs, but he lacked evidence.Javier had been extremely cautious in his actions, leaving no trace of the
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