After Mell departed, Alex shifted closer to Sylvia. Her fragrance stirred his desires, yet he needed to establish a threat to Sylvia."Ms. Williams, the Innova Group has achieved significant success, but it's relatively new. In many aspects, it still lags behind the Visionary Group and the three major international manufacturers."The construction of the data centers is tied to national security. We are willing to spend, but quality must be guaranteed."Sylvia nodded. "Mr. Carter, rest assured. Though we haven't tackled such a large project before, neither has the Visionary Group or the three giants. In this aspect, our companies are on the same starting line."Moreover, I assume the three giants have likely been excluded. So, it's just our companies left. I'm confident that, concerning data security, the Innova Group is the more reliable of the two."As she spoke, she subtly distanced herself from Alex. Although he didn't touch her, she was meticulous about cleanliness and mainta
After enjoying the meal, Sylvia kept herself occupied for a while before taking a rest.-The next morning at work, Mell asked, "Ms. Williams, did Alex do anything to you?"Sylvia smiled and replied, "If I'm not mistaken, that jerk should still be in the hospital."-Indeed, Alex was still in the hospital. It wasn't until the morning that he woke up. He was furious that he ended up battered instead of successfully pursuing Sylvia."That bitch! Just wait and see!" he cursed and took out his phone to contact Hector, intending to secure more benefits from him. Regarding security matters, he couldn't care less.Unfortunately, he couldn't reach Hector on the phone.Alex's expression darkened. "What's going on? Who does he think he is, ignoring my call?!" He was unaware that Hector was still detained in the Combat Department.-Alex felt slightly better in the afternoon and decided to contact Sylvia again.He was unable to swallow the humiliation from last night's incident and q
Alex felt an overwhelming sense of joy, eagerly awaiting the surprise Sylvia had in store for him. He was confident it would be nothing short of amazing. His excitement only intensified as Sylvia pulled out her phone to make a call.Before long, a group of sturdy men arrived, leaving Alex utterly bewildered.The leader gestured and commanded, "Take him away!"In a state of confusion, Alex exclaimed, "Wait! Wait! Who are you people? Why are you taking me away?!"Little did he know, this was the grand gift Sylvia had arranged. They were members of the Combat Department, armed with evidence gathered against Alex. Hector had spilled the beans immediately upon his arrest.Sylvia had anticipated potential issues and called Dante in advance. Fortunately, Dante's subordinates were competent enough to handle the situation."Who are we? We are from the Combat Department!" the leader declared.This revelation sent shivers down Alex's spine, realizing he was in deep trouble.Without furthe
Dante let out a sigh involuntarily. During this period, he had faced numerous hardships, realizing that reality deviated significantly from the illusion of having everything under control."Challenging, isn't it?" Pierce sighed. "Had you not conspired with Shadow, would you be entangled in all this? Dante, reconsider before it's too late!"Regret filled him. Legends were already rare, and Dante's persistence meant that the Combat Department might lose a Lieutenant General and a legend. Cultivating such a skilled individual demanded substantial resources and innate talent—both indispensable.Take Eric, for instance—he possessed natural talent. As for resources, Sylvia initially paved the way for him, and later, he encountered influential figures like Tyson and the Celestial Sage Sanctum—resources beyond the reach of ordinary people."Recosinder?" Dante's expression grew grim. "Pierce, there's no turning back!"Eric and Ruth are still on the run, but rest assured, I will reunite the
Someone triggered the infrared alarm, prompting the guard to swiftly stand up. He noticed a shadow rushing toward the villa!"Stop!" he shouted, lunging forward and punching the shadow.The shadow stopped, turned around, and retaliated with a punch!The guard was sent flying across the ground, blood spewing from his mouth. He couldn't muster the strength to draw his gun. Despite his martial arts skills, he was rendered motionless with just a punch. The intruder was exceptionally powerful!The alarm had awakened Eric and Ruth. They witnessed the shadow take down the guard from the second floor.Eric furrowed his brow. "This person is formidable.""How strong? Stronger than Shadow?" Ruth asked.Eric didn't answer, but the punch made him realize that the intruder was on par with a legend. Breaking into the villa in the middle of the night, he was likely coming for Ruth. Such people would surely possess some clues.Eric descended the stairs, determined to intervene tonight without
Due to Eric's speed and robust inner energy, the power he unleashed was enough to startle legends!However, it was the assassins' first encounter with Eric. He was well aware of Eric's legendary status and couldn't afford to be careless, but the power Eric unleashed left him astonished!The assassin screamed miserably as he was blasted several meters away. He coughed violently and was appalled. At his level, defeating an opponent of the same caliber with just one move was challenging, yet he couldn't withstand Eric's single punch. He felt that Eric was extraordinary.Ruth was also stunned. Every time Eric made a move, it felt different. She even wondered if Eric's martial arts prowess surpassed Pierce's.After regaining her senses, Ruth approached the assassin. She wanted to know who wanted her dead, and this assassin surely knew something.Ruth grabbed the assassin, who had already lost his combat ability.The assassin was furious. Being a top assassin, he failed his mission and
Eric and Ruth shared a glance. Stealthbane was even more afraid of death than they had anticipated."Then hurry up and investigate. You only have one day," Ruth urged.Despite the serious injuries, Stealthbane couldn't escape even with time. Yet, in just two hours, he had gathered relevant information. For him, life was more precious than revealing the client's identity."This person is in King City! His money went through three accounts, but my people traced it back to the initial account in King City. His family name is Vernon, and this is his IP address."While it was not a full name, Stealthbane's information was comprehensive enough to reveal the client's identity."It's Dante Vernon!" Ruth's expression darkened. When the first two assassins targeted her, she suspected Dante but lacked evidence. Now, with clues from Stealthbane, it was undoubtedly him.Moreover, Dante had motives.After some thought, Ruth told Stealthbane, "When the person from King City asked you to kill m
Lionel displayed clear displeasure, his face etched with a stern expression."Lieutenant General Vernon! Are your words trustworthy?""Absolutely!" Dante grinned. "The procedures have been completed. I will revoke the wanted order for Ruth shortly. Mr. McClain, please be patient!"Dante had no other choice—the pressure was too much. Even though it was frustrating, he could only allow Ruth to come back first and then think of other solutions."I promised to fulfill your request, and I hope you won't disappoint me, Mr. McClain," Dante added."Don't worry." Lionel nodded. "I won't reveal anything under the premise of ensuring the safe return of my daughter.""That's great!"However, Dante had other plans in mind.-Soon, the wanted order for Ruth was canceled, and Dante began certain arrangements. Having seen the video in Sylvia's hands, he informed his superiors that Lionel and Sylvia were plotting to frame him.If the video was leaked, he wouldn't be in a completely defensive
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