The Montgomerys were rapidly expanding, boasting a considerable number of grandmasters in their security forces. Without Eric's intervention, the Hernandezes would have faced elimination.After some casual conversation, Sylvia's stomach growled. Her recent habit of staying up late had left her craving late-night snacks.Eric speculated it might be a sign of pregnancy, but a quick pulse check dismissed the notion. Despite both of them not actively pursuing parenthood, their current hectic schedules didn't make it an ideal time for children."Feeling hungry?" Sylvia asked as she grabbed a pastry.Before Eric could respond, Matthew burst in, exclaiming, "Madam, something's amiss. The police are on their way to arrest Mr. Eric."As his words hung in the air, sirens wailed outside the Montgomery residence.Curtis and Andrew joined the scene with wide grins.Grace would never tolerate their presence if not for the police's presence."Why are you here?" Grace asked with a dark express
"I didn't intend to pursue this matter, but now it seems that is not an option anymore."Eric turned, looked at Matthew, and instructed, "Matthew, call Captain Smithson. Have him send someone over to take over this matter. Also, check if the Calles and Lynars have engaged in any illegal activities. If so, handle it according to the law.""Yes, sir." Matthew took out his phone. He had some interactions with Miller and had his number.For Eric, there was a lingering doubt that bothered him. How did the Calles and Lynars gather so many grandmasters tonight?Even if the two families joined forces, they wouldn't have such strength.Eric's actions dumbfounded Andrew and Curtis. Who exactly did Eric ask Matthew to call? They sounded quite formidable.Eric ignored the two and glanced at the police officer."If I were you, I would wait here for a while before deciding whether to get involved in this matter. Of course, you can also arrest the heads of the Calles and Lynars first. Maybe yo
Families like the Calles and Lynars were unlikely to be without any blemishes. It was just a matter of whether the Combat Department wanted to investigate them.Miller went back and conducted interrogations overnight. Considering the clues obtained earlier, he discovered that the Feynmans were scheming something.-Early in the morning, Pierce gathered everyone.With matters at King City Bank resolved it was time for the Combat Department to focus on its mission.Pierce looked at Eric, Ruth, and the others."Based on the clues Captain Smithson obtained last night and analyzed, it's highly probable that the Feynmans are plotting something."The Feynmans seem to be involved with the Rockwoods, Calles, and Lynars. Moreover, the Feynmans are also indirectly involved in the King City Bank incident."We have enough reasons to suspect that the Feynmans are up to no good."Pierce tallied up and realized that the Feynmans had an alarming number of grandmasters. They had dispatched over
Their last operation had targeted the Larsons.-Back at the Montgomerys.Eric briefed Grace on the situation. Given Grace's solid relationship with the Watsons, she emerged as the ideal candidate for this task. Even Grace was roped in to lure out the Feynmans."Isn't it too dangerous?" Grace voiced considerable concern after listening to Eric's plan. After all, the last encounter with the Larsons had left Eric and his group narrowly escaping defeat. Confronting another top-tier family heightened Grace's worries."Mom, it'll be fine," Eric reassured with a smile. "It's different this time. There's certainly danger, but I'll take care of myself."Grace sighed and went off to reach out to the Watsons and McClains."Sylvia, don't go tonight. It might be dangerous," Eric urged.Eric might confront two legends tonight, so he couldn't afford to be careless."Okay, you must be careful."Sylvia remained concerned about Eric's safety, understanding the inevitability of danger in his p
"The money circulating in the underground arena is entirely illicit. Both the underworld and the fighters are well aware of this fact. The money will unquestionably be confiscated if the relevant authorities decide to investigate."Although a 20% tax may seem steep, it's actually reasonable. If this money could be earned legally, I believe everyone would willingly pay the tax."Pierce finally grasped the situation. He wouldn't completely shut down the underground arena. Even if it were closed, another underground arena would emerge.With substantial interests at stake, people on the streets would inevitably take risks. Instead of suppressing it, why not legalize underground fighting and impose taxes?Pierce pondered that they could implement this idea after resolving matters with the underground arena and the Feynmans. Utilizing the funds from the underground arena to enhance people's livelihoods or for other purposes seemed like a good plan.While conversing, the matches had alre
Pierce couldn't help but sigh. Grim's techniques were basic but extremely destructive."What a pity! You'd be an invaluable asset to the Combat Department if you were one of us. It's a shame that you chose the wrong path!" Pierce said.With that said, he attacked again.The battle between the legends was terrifying.It wasn't easy for Pierce to take down Grim in a one-on-one confrontation. Fortunately, Miller and his team had the underground arena under control."Quickly! Go back up, Big Boss!"The Combat Department had many grandmasters, but they didn't adhere to the rules of the martial world. If they could gang up, they would never fight one-on-one. After all, their goal was simply to accomplish victory in every mission.Seeing he was outnumbered, Grim feigned a move and swiftly escaped."Captain Smithson, take a few people to clean up the scene. The rest, follow!"Pierce was determined to capture Grim. Obviously, something fishy was going on in King City's underground aren
Pierce was perplexed. Could it be that there was no issue with the Feynmans, and the mysterious owner and Grim used them as a cover?After Ruth gave the report, Arthur chuckled and remarked, "General Fischer, the Feynmans abide by the law. We will promptly inform the Combat Department if there is any relevant information.""Alright!" Pierce stood up. He realized staying at the Feynmans was futile. "Mr. Feynman, we'll take our leave now!"After leading the Combat Department out, and once the group departed, Arthur's expression immediately darkened."What's going on?"The Combat Department's sudden arrival in the middle of the night genuinely frightened him. After all, having engaged in dishonest actions, he naturally feared them.The old butler wiped the sweat from his forehead, saying, "I have no idea, Mr. Feynman. Maybe there's a problem on the other side?"Pierce is a legend. Only they could chase after him..."Arthur had an older brother, the true key figure of the Feynmans.
After the Larsons' downfall, the competition among the top-tier families significantly diminished.The Watsons were still awake. News of the underground arena quickly reached them, and James was certain that something significant would happen tonight.Suddenly, a figure flashed through the Watson residence—it was none other than Eric. The estate's security was useless against someone of his caliber.The younger family members were wide awake, while James felt drowsy. He stood up and said, "I can't hold on any longer. You all should rest early as well. Have those on duty stay alert."With age, burning the midnight oil became challenging. As he prepared to retire to his room, he was taken aback to see Ghostface standing at the entrance."Mr. Watson," Eric greeted James before stepping into the villa, making the Watsons anxious."Relax, it's Eric!" Jessica blurted.Even though Eric wore a mask, she still recognized him. Since Eric didn't deliberately change his voice, Jessica could
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