When Dustin arrived outside the Sorensen family villa, he found that it was livelier than before. The door of the Sorensen family villa was closed, while a crowd gathered outside. “It looks like the information has been leaked,” Dustin said indifferently. Originally, only a handful of people knew about the secret of the Sorensen family. Most of the martial artists who failed to pass the challenge would keep their mouths shut about it because they did not want others to get the martial arts technique.It looked like someone had spread the news. Among the crowd, Dustin saw Victor. Some other sovereign grade fighters also appeared. They were not from Lannopolis. Dustin’s gaze met theirs. Timothy had come all the way here again even though he was injured. He had come with someone who looked after him. The person beside him was a real sovereign grade fighter. “Uncle Mark, that person is the surviving descendant of the Fox family.” Timothy stared at Dustin as he whispered
The martial artists outside the pathway could not wait any longer. With a gesture from Howard, the challenge officially started. Only three people were allowed to enter at a time. As soon as it began, three martial artists swiftly stepped into the pathway. Two were ninth grade fighters, while the other one was a sovereign grade fighter. No matter how quick they were, the moment they stepped into the pathway, their pace slowed as if the air itself was frozen. Each step felt like they were bearing an immense, crushing weight. “Ugh!”“Cough…” Two ninth grade fighters instantly coughed up blood and were sent flying out of the pathway, just like Timothy. The ninth grade fighters could only take one step at most. The two people could not get up at all after they fell down outside the pathway. One of them was still breathing, but the other was not. He was dead. Timothy was lucky. He had been injured when he had attempted the challenge stubbornly. The two people had fa
Three martial artists took part, and they were all sovereign grade fighters. They were elites who had rushed over from outside of Lannopolis after they heard rumors about a secret martial arts technique, and they wanted to get Apollo’s ultimate skill. One step, two steps, three steps… The three of them soon took three steps and attempted a fourth. Cough! One of them coughed up blood and fell back. The other two persevered and continued forward. But they could not take the fifth step at all and fell back as well. “These three martial artists are famous in the world of martial artists. They’re from Grayvale, Southriver, and Western Bank, but all of them were defeated at the fourth step. How difficult is it to pass through this pathway?” someone said from among the onlookers. Those who walked down the pathway either died or were injured. It was a difficult path. At the same time, Dustin’s feat of having taken seven steps stood out. “Who is he? Why have we never heard o
Mark felt so worked up that he fainted, just like Timothy last time. Since Timothy suffered another injury, his face was pale, and he was furious. Were those seven steps really that hard to take? “Is there no one who can take more than seven steps? Is there really no martial artist stronger than he is?” he growled. He refused to accept this. The martial artists fell silent. Up to this point, a few sovereign grade fighters had taken the challenge of the pathway, but no one had been able to take the fifth step. No one else dared to look down on the pathway marked by the second-strongest fighter in the world, and no one dared to look down on Dustin’s record of seven steps either. “Sir, are we waiting for the surviving descendant of the Fox family to finish his challenge before we challenge it?” Metal Mask’s subordinate asked softly as they stood under the tree. “No.” Metal shook his head. His eyes flashed. He did not intend to do it after Dustin. Dustin clearly had his
Apollo was very strong. Even Dustin had to admit that he was not a match. If he tried to force his way through with his current strength, he could not possibly win. With a faint smile and all eyes on him, Dustin continued further down the pathway. He did not walk quickly. His steps were steady. He did not make any unnecessary movements. He simply looked like he was taking a casual walk. Apollo’s illusion appeared in front of him again and attacked him fiercely. Dustin did not have any pressure dealing with him for the first seven steps and easily made it. But next was the main event. When he walked into the pathway last time, he did not try taking the eighth step, because he sensed resistance and knew that it was dangerous. This time, he took the step. Everyone watched intently. Dustin shut his eyes. All of this was just an illusion. He no longer tried to fight against Apollo’s illusion and simply allowed the fake attacks to land on him. He was completely c
“What happened?” Mark woke up and noticed that everyone was acting strangely, so he asked Timothy. With a dark face, Timothy pointed at the pathway. Mark looked over. When he saw the person at the end of the pathway, he was shocked. “He… made it?” He turned to Timothy in disbelief. Feeling helpless, Timothy could only nod. He had sent a word to his family, and his family had sent Mark over. He had not been expecting much, really. All he wanted was to break Dustin’s record. But Mark had been unable to even take the fifth step. He had been unable to break even his family’s first record. To make sure Dustin could not get Apollo’s ultimate martial arts technique, Timothy had spread the word about this to lure over strong martial artists. But no one had been able to surpass him. Against his expectations, Dustin had actually cleared the challenge. How was he able to do that? Timothy’s face shone with indignation. They were about the same age, but before Dustin, Timo
At this moment, Mark was very far behind Dustin. “D*mn it! Do they have wheels for legs or what?!” Mark had to run at full speed to catch up to them, and he was livid. What he did not know was that Dustin was actually limiting his speed. As he continued chasing after Dustin, he found that his stamina had run out. He had spent his pure energy far too quickly. Mark could not understand it. He knew that Metal Mask was strong based on the aura he released, so it only made sense that he could not catch up to him, but Dustin was young. He should have already reached his limit after reaching the sovereign grade. How could he have that much pure energy? Just when Mark was beginning to doubt his abilities, he discovered to his joy that Dustin had slowed down drastically. “You finally used up your pure energy, didn’t you?” Mark sneered. Meanwhile, Dustin frowned. He noticed that since Metal Mask found out that he could not shake him off, he had slowed down. As for Mark, when he
Dustin felt nothing from killing Mark. He did not even spare his corpse another glance and just continued chasing after Metal Mask. After some time, someone came running over. It was Timothy, and he was gasping for air. He was just a ninth grade fighter, and he was gravely injured. He could not hope to catch up with any of them. But he still followed Mark because he wanted to see his uncle kill Dustin. If Mark had managed to kill Dustin, it would not just avenge Timothy but would also have completed the mission from the Martial League. Once he took a photo and grabbed Dustin’s severed head, Elisa would admire him even more. He could also report back to the headquarters in Central Harbor. All he had to do next was wait for his reward. From the distance, Timothy saw signs of fighting in the area ahead. His face lit up in joy. Then, he ran a little faster. “Uncle Mark!” he cried out and ran over to the hole eagerly. He saw Mark inside the hole. He had been flattened in
Zion, after bowing several times to Dustin, was waved off and dismissed. “It’s time for us to leave too,” Dustin said as he glanced at Allison and Shawna. “You can’t go!” Allison suddenly called out anxiously. Dustin looked at her in confusion. “If this is about me returning to the McCall family, you can forget it. I can’t leave right now,” he said as he politely refused. Allison froze for a moment before a look of melancholy appeared on her face. “What’s wrong with the McCall family?” she asked as she cast a sidelong glance at Shawna. Her displeasure was evident. Allison thought that Dustin was reluctant to return because he fancied this woman, whose beauty rivaled her own. It felt as though he was abandoning her for someone new. The way she looked at him… made him feel like he was so heartless. His face stiffened. He had not done anything, yet he was suddenly a villain in her mind. Allison had already decided Shawna was his new woman. “The McCall family is f
Pop… It was as if a barrier within Zion’s body had shattered. His pure energy surged freely through every part of his body and filled him with an overwhelming sense of strength. He felt like he could split mountains and tear through the earth with a single strike. Snapping back to awareness, he felt a fiery heat coursing through him. He let out a loud roar and thrust his palm against one of the thick stone pillars in the restaurant. A deep palm print appeared on the pillar. He had nearly punched through its massive structure… Staring at the mark he had left, Zion’s eyes widened in disbelief. With his previous prowess in the ninth grade, he could barely leave a faint impression on such a pillar, let alone something this profound. “This is…” Zion stammered as he tried to find his words. “What happened, Master Fox?” he finally asked as he snapped back to reality. Dustin smiled faintly. “I infused a trace of my pure energy into you. It helped to lift the obstruc
“Where is the baby girl now?!” Dustin’s eyes sharpened as his gaze locked on Zion. It was clear the baby Zion mentioned was none other than Dustin’s twin sister. She was the only surviving bloodline of the Fox family apart from himself. The mere mention of his sister was enough to stir a rare wave of emotion within him. “Master Fox, I discovered that twenty years ago, the baby girl that the Fox family smuggled out ended up in an orphanage on the outskirts of Grayvale. Around five years later, the orphanage shut down, and all the children were relocated. The girl was reportedly adopted by a couple who took her out of Honora. Unfortunately, her whereabouts now remain unclear,” Zion said in a steady voice. Dustin’s brows relaxed slightly. Learning that his sister might still be alive filled him with a surge of hope and excitement. He had to find her! She was his only family left in this world. “Continue the investigation. No matter what the cost or effort, find h
Dustin narrowed his eyes slightly as he processed the information. Initially, giving Zion the Martial League’s Gold Token had been more of an experiment. It had been a way to gauge his capability. To his surprise, Zion had not only proven capable but had uncovered significant leads. ‘It was no wonder my adoptive father insisted I gather enough strength before seeking vengeance. The eleven forces already identified are all formidable. Even among the Seven Clans of Central Harbor, three were involved. The most powerful figures at the very pinnacle of Lovellia hierarchy might struggle to make any significant headway,’ Dustin thought to himself. But he was the King of Hades and the master of Star Tower. He commanded two of the most elite forces in the world. He had no reason to fear anyone. “For now, this is everything I’ve uncovered about the forces behind the Fox family massacre,” Zion said earnestly. “If I weren’t facing interference, I’m confident I could dig up even m
Waylon and Kenneth’s frantic shouts fell on deaf ears. The martial artists from the Martial League branch acted decisively and dragged them off to the Martial League Penitentiary without entertaining any protests. If they were officially labeled as second-level offenders, the repercussions would ruin them, and their families’ reputations and influence would take a serious hit too. As the two were hauled out of the restaurant in cuffs, Shawna stood frozen and struggled to process what had just happened. She never imagined Dustin could wield this level of authority. Even the branch leader of Martial League was acting on his orders… The Martial League was the kind of organization that could effortlessly declare someone a second-level offender and detain them. They were undoubtedly among the most powerful figures at the very top of Grayvale’s hierarchy. What shook her more was Zion’s attitude. He was so respectful and submissive when addressing Dustin. “Dustin, why did
“My uncle is truly dependable,” Kenneth smiled in satisfaction as he stepped forward to greet the man who had just arrived and was catching his breath. “Mr. Larson, I’m Kenneth from the Dixon family,” he introduced himself. “I’m sure my uncle must have mentioned me to you?” He extended a hand to Zion confidently. With the branch leader of the Martial League showing up personally, there was nothing left to fear. “Who the hell are you?” Zion’s face darkened as he slapped Kenneth’s hand away. Kenneth froze. He was stunned. What was going on? Was Zion not here to back him up? “Get out of my way!” Zion barked impatiently before turning to Dustin with a respectful bow. “Master Fox, what are your orders?” His tone was respectful. Kenneth and Lucas stared at them with wide eyes. Was this really the branch leader of the Martial League? He treated a lowly security guard with such reverence… Was he in his right mind? Even Shawna and Allison were visibly surprise
Waylon was not going to accept this. With Allison stepping in to protect Dustin, there was no way someone of his status could speak up. However, Dustin had broken a few of his bones, and he could not let it go. His only option was to provoke Kenneth to step in. Kenneth furrowed his brow and looked at Allison, then at Dustin. He could not let this insult slide. “Allison, you’re going to protect this guy, huh? I won’t let that happen!” he said viciously. “If you want to take him away, fine! But you have to leave his left leg behind!” It was Dustin’s left foot that had stepped on them earlier. Allison’s face turned even colder at his words. “Kenneth, do you think you’re someone important? How powerful do you think your family is?” Allison asked. “Do you honestly think that the Dixon family can match the McCall family?” Kenneth’s face shifted, and his anger surged. “What if the branch leader of the Martial League in Grayvale gets involved? Do you think your McCa
Kenneth was shocked. In the elite circles of Grayvale’s upper class, everyone knew about Allison. Shawna’s gaze flickered with intrigue the moment her gaze landed on Allison. While both women were strikingly beautiful in their own right, the social divide between them was undeniable. Naturally, they were not in the same circle. “Allison, what brings you here?” Kenneth asked as his brows furrowed. Allison’s appearance anywhere was a rare event. “I’m here to find someone,” Allison said coldly. “Who?” Kenneth’s surprise was evident. Allison looking for someone? That was unheard of. “I’m here for him.” She pointed at Dustin. The group was stunned. This renowned beauty was famous both inside and outside Grayvale. She was sought after by countless young elites in Grayvale who would have given anything to win her favor. Yet, here she was, actively seeking out a man, and not just any man, but a lowly security guard! “Miss Allison, are you sure?” Kenneth’s disb
Waylon and Kenneth were nearly knocked unconscious under the crushing weight of Dustin’s foot. Blood spurted from their lips and their faces were pale as sheets. Shawna gasped at Dustin’s audacity. She had not expected him to go so far as to pin both of them beneath his foot. Waylon was the pampered heir of the Riley family, while Kenneth was the eldest son of the influential Dixon family. Offending either of them could only spell trouble for her. “Son of a b*tch! Do you want to die? You’re asking for it!” Kenneth roared in pain. “Mr. Dixon! Call your uncle! Get him to send someone here. Didn’t you say he knows the branch leader of the Martial League? Have the leader come here now!” Waylon shouted. “This guy doesn’t know his place! We have to teach him a lesson!” Dustin pressed down harder, and both men howled in pain. “Brat… I dare you to let me make a call!” Kenneth gritted his teeth. Dustin’s face remained cold, and his foot stayed firmly in place. The t