Getting the results required additional leverage. What infuriated Lionel was Dante's failure to fulfill his promise of allowing Ruth to return to the country.Due to the issue's sensitivity, Lionel refrained from investigating Ruth's whereabouts, and Ruth made no contact with the McClains. He only learned from Sylvia that Ruth and Eric were safe in Phoenix City.-Seeing several days pass without any action after reaching an agreement with Dante, Lionel went straight to the Combat Department to find him.Dante had been extremely anxious after the two videos surfaced during this period.Despite having influence in the Combat Department, without assuming the position of General, he lacked true control. What worried him even more was the delay in issuing the appointment letter for the General of the Combat Department.Most Combat Department members were Pierce's former subordinates, and newcomers often collaborated with Ruth on missions.Dante's prestige in the Combat Department wa
"Hol. Johnson. Rest assured, you're absolutely safe here in Phoenix City," Brent said respectfully.The Rogers wielded significant influence in Phoenix City, unparalleled by any other family. Brent knew Eric was wanted and the reason for coming to Phoenix City. However, he was grateful that Eric had saved the Rogers, enabling Brent to assume the position of the current head. It was risky and challenging, but Brent managed to overcome it.The Combat Department had issued an international arrest order on Eric. Although Brent didn't know why, it was a good thing for the Rogers since Eric would be staying in Phoenix City in the meantime. They could use someone like Eric, after all.During their conversation, Brent discussed the treacherous events that unfolded after Eric and Sylvia left. Some aimed to overthrow the Rogers through force. Fortunately, Buck allowed Brent to take control, and he managed to navigate through it.Brent was appreciative. Before leaving, he informed Eric that
"I will find a way to monopolize the project of the three major data centers!" Sylvia declared.The Innova executives' expressions underwent a significant change.Historically, the construction of data centers had been predominantly spearheaded by the Visionary Group, utilizing equipment from the three major international manufacturers.The Visionary Group had a strong foundation in this field. Despite the Innova Group gradually gaining ground, the question loomed: would they allow the Innova Group to succeed in a project involving hundreds of millions?Sylvia had long been aware of the project involving the three major data centers, leading her to issue a veiled threat to Dante through a video message.Her confidence rested in Dante. The plan was straightforward: the Visionary Group acted as the intermediary for the three giants in the country. By eliminating the Visionary Group, control of the project would shift to the Innova Group.Sylvia didn't delve into details but urged e
Sylvia and Grace shared many thoughts in the business field, so Grace naturally supported Sylvia in her endeavors.While the Innova Group's technology team worked on the project, Sylvia approached Dante. Despite the Innova Group, Visionary Group, and even the three major international manufacturers lacking experience, Sylvia believed they could match the capabilities of the others.Dante looked at Sylvia and said, "I greatly admire your courage. There aren't many women who earn my admiration, and you are one of them!"While it seemed like a compliment, there was a hint of resentment in his words. However, he dared not act against Sylvia. Any harm to her would result in the release of incriminating videos on the Internet.Little did Dante know that Sylvia had solid evidence against him. Although she didn't have the video where Dante framed Eric, she would have conducted a voice analysis if she did. The person in the video might resemble Eric, but voice, fingerprints, and DNA could
"Alright!" Dante gritted his teeth. "I promise you, I will do my best to ensure that the Innova Group gets everything!""Not just try. It must be done!" Sylvia said indifferently, then fell silent.She didn't want to pressure Dante too much and drive him off the wall. Despite Dante's abilities, handling this matter should not be difficult.Sylvia got up and left, knowing that Dante would fulfill her request. She also anticipated that Dante must be thinking of ways to deal with her.Dante was frustrated. Sylvia was negotiating terms with him, and he could not deal with her. Despite the frustration, he started thinking about how to ensure that the Innova Group obtained the construction rights for the three major data centers.The money would be spent anyway, so why let foreign companies take it away?The Visionary Group was easy to handle. After all, it was a domestic company. However, dealing with the three major international manufacturers posed some difficulties, so Dante had to
Hector engaged in a pleasant conversation with the representatives of the three major international manufacturers. He acknowledged he and the Visionary Group served as their spokespersons. The three giants generously rewarded them in return, ensuring a steady income.After bidding farewell to the representatives, Hector felt confident that completing a project worth hundreds of millions would yield substantial profits.Despite the Innova Group's emergence, the Visionary Group was well-positioned to earn significant profits, as the Innova Group was relatively new and had not fully optimized its costs, resulting in high equipment prices.The profit margin for this project was enormous. While a significant portion of the profits would go to the three giants, the Visionary Group would still retain a substantial amount.While Hector was daydreaming about a promising future, Dante arrived. Dante needed to address matters with the Visionary Group first."Lieutenant General Vernon, what
Dante departed, hoping Hector would grasp his visit was to inform rather than engage in a discussion.Hector's expression darkened. He had been convinced that the construction of the three major data centers was nearly certain. Unexpectedly, a sudden turn of events introduced a new player, openly declaring that the Innova Group would undertake the project. What had happened?He recalled that Eric—the CIO and co-founder of the Innova Group—was wanted. So, why was Dante supporting the Innova Group? In his view, Dante was already lenient by not suppressing the Innova Group.Hector snorted. "On what grounds are you trying to make us withdraw?"Moreover, could the Combat Department even intervene in this matter?Hector felt Dante was overstepping, so he didn't take Dante's words seriously. Just because Dante said it didn't mean the Visionary Group would comply.-Meanwhile, as soon as Dante left the Visionary Group, he immediately contacted Sylvia. He informed her that he had notifie
At Phoenix City.Sean conveyed Sylvia's messages to Eric and Ruth.Sylvia's information was extensive, with the most crucial being that she and Lionel had obtained irrefutable evidence against Dante's false accusation. The second important piece of information was that Sylvia was preparing to take over the three major data centers, a project worth hundreds of millions through Dante.Ruth was astonished and couldn't help but exclaim, "She's truly impressive! When I first saw her, I thought she was just a pretty vase and her achievements were mainly backed by you."Ruth and Eric had been hiding in Phoenix City for some time. She was well aware that apart from Pierce, there was probably no one in the country who could help clear their names. Unexpectedly, Sylvia had already secretly taken action. Not only did she collect irrefutable evidence, but she also used Dante to develop the Innova Group!"A vase?" Eric chuckled. "She's definitely not a vase. Before we got married, she was al
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