When Eric observed Queenie, he realized that Coulson and Connor were identical. Every aspect, from the face shape to the lips and nose, made Coulson resemble Connor during his childhood.After a thorough examination, Connor was taken aback. Even he felt that a paternity test seemed unnecessary. This was undeniably his son."What's your name, girl? Where do you live in King City? If you need any help, just tell me. In the next few days, we can make a trip to King City together. I'll help you talk to your parents."Amelia sighed. "Living with a child for four years must have been tough. Why didn't you come to Salt City earlier and find us? Regardless of the circumstances, we'll take responsibility for whatever Connor did."Queenie felt a trace of warmth. She did not want to talk about how she had spent these four years or recall it. She just wanted to find Coulson's biological father and give her child a father."Connor!" Amelia turned to Connor and shouted, "Do you plan to remain s
Connor exclaimed, "You… You escaped?!"He finally understood why he could not reach Queenie. It was the Oberdeens' fault.Also, Queenie did not purposely avoid coming to Salt City—she just could not come.Why else would she use the word "escape"?Queenie nodded and explained, "That's right, I managed to escape! It's been four whole years. They didn't let me leave, and they even separated me from my child!"I often worried about whether coming to Salt City to find you would cause significant trouble for you and your family. But I couldn't endure it any longer. As my son grows up, he'll start questioning where his dad is and why his dad doesn't want him. He wanted to find his dad. Can a child live without a father?"Toward the end of her sentence, Queenie cried again.Connor's face sank. From what she said, he could tell these four years had not been easy for her.He looked at Queenie seriously and said, "Rest assured. I'll take responsibility for what I've done. I'll learn how t
"His name is Eric Johnson," Connor replied.Queenie had never heard of the name before because she had limited contact with the outside world in the past four years. Even within the Oberdeens, few knew about Eric. Their status was not sufficient to learn of his existence."My brother-in-law comes from the Hernandezes in King City. He's also the nephew of Alexander Montgomery and the son of Grace Montgomery, the CEO of Montgomery Corp.," Connor said, looking at Queenie. "Now, do you still think we would fear the Oberdeens?"The Oberdeens were just a third-tier family, while two major families backed Eric. Despite the Hernandezes nearly falling from the top, they were still more powerful than normal families.Queenie hesitated for a moment and then nodded. She did not expect the Williams to have such a formidable son-in-law.-Amelia and the others were unaware of what Connor and Queenie had discussed. All they knew was that Queenie seemed to be in a better mood when she returned
Top-notch holistic physicians achieved expertise through decades of study and accumulated experience.While age wasn't a definitive measure of capability, the correlation between age and medical skills was vividly demonstrated in holistic medicine. It became evident with the leadership of many holistic clinics being held by senior physicians.Despite universities specializing in various aspects of holistic medicine, like herbal medicine, students graduating from these programs often found themselves limited to working in facilities focused on preparing herbal medicines. They lacked the broader skills needed for diagnosis and treatment.Eric couldn't help but feel a bit regretful. Despite his significant reputation in holistic medicine, personal circumstances prevented him from practicing. He wanted to pass down his medical knowledge to benefit more people.Unfortunately, mastering holistic medicine required not just interest but also a certain level of talent and patience far beyon
The showdown between holistic and modern medicine occurred in Salt City. The choice of location was deliberate.Although Salt City was a big city, it had not been well-known before the Innova Group's appearance.The level of holistic medicine in such a city would not be very high, but it would certainly attract significant attention."These people must be up to no good," Sylvia said. "They won't be satisfied until they completely trample holistic medicine."She knew that everything revolved around interests. Without interests, who would bother? Before the showdown commenced, the modern medicine faction had already launched its advertising campaign. In contrast, holistic medicine took a more subdued approach, confining discussions to its circles."It's because we've piqued their interest," Eric remarked. "In the future, the Innova Group's venture into this industry will likely encounter challenges from opponents, whether in modern or holistic medicine."Where interests clashed,
Obviously, modern medicine heavily relied on equipment for diagnosis. If a mild cold persisted for too long, there was no escaping tests like blood work.After a few words, the showdown between modern and holistic medicine commenced.Ten women sat in front of the podium—the test subjects of today's showdown.The modern medicine representative pointed to those ten women, saying, "Hol. Clarke, yesterday we used ultrasound to examine them. The results are sealed in this box. It's said that the essence of holistic medicine lies in pulse diagnosis, and any condition can be discerned. "Hol. Clarke, please examine their pulses and determine who is pregnant and whether the results align with our results."Some representatives from the field of holistic medicine present refrained from laughing. After all, pulse reading was merely the basis of holistic medicine.Winston nodded and said, "Let's begin."The modern medicine representative waved, and the first woman approached Winston and sa
During the blood test, the auditorium fell unusually silent. The anticipation was thick in the air as the results would determine the victor of this round.An hour later, a hospital doctor approached with the verdict."Congratulations, Ms. Aberdeen!" the doctor exclaimed.A stir erupted in the auditorium as the revelation unfolded.Several doctors, equally astonished, had already verified the results that Ms. Aberdeen was not pregnant.Eric chuckled. "Hol. Clarke takes this round."Sylvia nodded with a smile.Winston demonstrated efficiency by providing results in just ten minutes, contrasting sharply with modern medicine's hour-long blood test. The test result aligned with Winston's assessment.A senior doctor stood up, smiling. "This round is a draw! You holistic physicians indeed have something!"While his words seemed to praise holistic medicine, an experienced holistic physician couldn't sit still and retorted, "Dr. Cardin, what do you mean by a draw? Hol. Clarke clearly
After all, the world was never fair to begin with."Let's take a look first," Eric said. "The showdown has just begun, and it will only get tougher. Even modern medicine cannot provide absolute certainty."The patients participating in the showdown were a significant uncertain factor.Although Eric hadn't delved much into medical practice recently, he knew that complex and challenging-to-treat conditions were on the rise in modern society. Some diseases were beyond the capabilities of modern medicine.Sylvia looked at Eric and asked, "Eric, do you think the final showdown will involve diseases like cancer? Modern medicine still cannot perfectly treat cancer. What about holistic medicine?"She knew that Eric was highly skilled in holistic medicine. Not only had he healed the scars on her face without a trace, but he had also brought his deceased mentor back to life for three days. As such, Sylvia thought that Eric must have a way to deal with cancer."Holistic medicine does have m
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