“Unbelievable!” Cheers erupted from Henry and his group as they saw Tyler’s punch send Elijah flying. Their enthusiasm was impossible to contain. Ever since Elijah’s arrival in Grayvale, he had gone around challenging young martial artists, often humiliating and belittling them after his victories. Many had held grudges toward him. His defeat at Tyler’s hands was a long-awaited moment of justice. “See that? This is the strength of Gryavale’s young prodigies! You guys sure talked big. What happened? Not even one of you could hold your own! Where did all that confidence go?” mocked the martial artists of Grayvale. “We’ve still got one fighter who hasn’t stepped in yet, and you’re all down for the count. How embarrassing is that?” While the capital’s prodigies celebrated with jeers and taunts, the outsiders fell silent. Their faces turned dark with shame. “We should leave,” one of them muttered. And so, amidst the mockery, they slinked away without Elijah. Their in
What kind of power was that? It was terrifying. Standing on the first floor, the man’s gaze swept across the room. Anyone he looked at felt an overwhelming pressure, as if the air had been sucked out of their lungs. Only Dustin met his gaze calmly. The man’s eyes lingered on Dustin for a brief moment before moving on, without the oppressive force he projected onto everyone else. “May I ask… who are you?” Tyler forced the words out under immense pressure. The middle-aged man was surprised. It seemed he had not expected anyone other than Dustin, who was the anomaly, to speak under such circumstances. Upon noticing Tyler’s Martial Saint level, a flicker of approval crossed his face. “I am Joseph McCall.” His tone was calm, yet with his words, the oppressive aura dissipated, and everyone let out a sigh of relief. Their backs were drenched in sweat. “Joseph McCall… the Dragon Supreme!” Henry’s eyes widened in shock as he cried out. “What? One of the Five Supremes?!” T
The restaurant erupted in chaos. Young martial artists were almost delirious with excitement. They envisioned themselves as the Dragon Supreme’s disciple and holding the entry token to the Martial Haven. Upstairs, Dustin watched the commotion with an even deeper frown. What was Joseph planning? The Five Supremes were universally recognized as living legends and were symbols of the martial arts world’s pinnacle. Their titles were not just acknowledgments of their unparalleled power. They were officially sanctioned by Lovellia’s government. Each of the Five Supremes represented an extraordinary existence, with status and influence that transcended the boundaries of most official organizations. They could even command government-endorsed martial arts entities like the Martial League. Few in the martial arts world dared to show even the slightest disrespect toward them. The announcement that Joseph would accept a disciple was sure to send ripples through the martia
“Didn’t you just hear me? I’m just looking to take on a disciple,” Joseph said with a smile. Dustin stared at him intently. He did not buy his story. This old man was sly. Even Dustin had fallen into his trap and slept with Allison. Though he was not at a disadvantage, it did not sit right with him. This old man was definitely up to something underhanded. Otherwise, he would not cause such an uproar just to take on a disciple. He had even dangled the entry token to the Martial Haven as bait. Dustin did not believe it was all that simple. “You better tell me the truth, or else...” Dustin’s face darkened slightly. “Or else what?” Joseph raised an eyebrow. He sounded a bit irritated. He was one of the Five Supremes. He was mighty. Every young martial artist bowed and trembled in front of him! Only Dustin, this freak, defied all logic and made even one of the Five Supremes uneasy. “If you don’t speak, we’ll have to fight,” Dustin said flatly. Joseph’s face darkened in
Outside Grayvale, in the West Mountains area, was the domain of the Lotus Sect. At the entrance, Elijah was being carried into the Lotus Sect by a few of its members. “Get Mr. Lowe to treat my injuries!” Elijah shouted and clutched his chest. After just one shout, pain shot through his chest, and blood trickled down from the corner of his mouth. He had forced himself to act okay in the restaurant to avoid losing respect, but as soon as he left, his injuries worsened. He did not dare to wait any longer and ordered to be taken to the Lotus Sect. The Grand Elder of Lotus Sect, Jason Lowe, was known for his medical skills, and he could treat Elijah. Elijah was quickly taken to the Lotus Sect’s medical room, where the Grand Elder arrived to treat him late at night. “Mr. Elijah, who did this to you? How could anyone in Grayvale hurt you so badly?” Jason asked in shock after examining his injuries. Jason explained to Dustin that two of his ribs were broken, and there were v
“Eli, don’t worry, even though we’re not together, all of us will do our best to help you!” “What’s the big deal about Dustin anyway? He can’t beat you. We’re all in this together. We are united as siblings!” “You will become the brightest star in this world!” The three sisters kept encouraging Elijah and offering him words of comfort. But Elijah was getting impatient. He did not need encouragement. He needed real, tangible help. Once Amara explained the situation, the three sisters fell silent and were deep in thought. Bella was the first to speak. “With the support of the big shots in Grayvale, I’ve returned to the entertainment industry and made connections with some influential figures across various fields. They are very supportive of me. I’ll give you their contact details. Reach out to them if you need help.” Clara smiled. “I’ve already sent Shadow Three over. He’ll take your orders and should be a great help… “Also, I’ve recently become goddaught
“Mr. Fox, Miss Allison from the McCall family is here to see you.” Early in the morning, Dustin had just finished washing up and was about to have breakfast when the butler came to inform him. “Allison…” Dustin paused slightly. His feelings for this woman were complicated. Because of Joseph’s scheme, the two had become intimate. But the McCall family could never blackmail Dustin with that. Dustin would not be forced, and he had made it clear to Allison that he was cutting ties with her. The McCall family could do nothing about that. “Tell her that I’m not in,” said Dustin and waved his hand. “Mr. Fox, Miss Allison says she saw you enter the villa yesterday and hasn’t seen you leave. She knows you’re here,” the butler said. Dustin’s face darkened. “She’s spying on me?” he asked in displeasure. He reconsidered. The servants in the villa were at least ninth grade martial artists, and there were Hell Guards nearby. Even with the McCall famil
The objective was straightforward. Clearly, the man had done his homework. He knew that just a few days ago, Tyler was merely a ninth grade fighter, not even at the top, and far from reaching the Martial Saint level. Yet, after training under Dustin for just a short time, Tyler had not only reached Martial Saint level but had also defeated Elijah. Even someone as esteemed as Joseph would be astonished by such a feat. The ability to elevate someone to sovereign grade in mere days was extraordinary and would undoubtedly attract the interest of many influential factions. That was why he had sent Allison to test the waters. ‘You old geezer! Of course, you’d make a move,’ Dustin thought. “I’ll give you a pill. Take it, and you’ll shine at the martial arts competition,” he said as he placed a small bottle on the table between them. Then, he brought out a martial arts manual and set it in front of Allison. “This technique is suitable for you. Take it with you.”
The Yeager family members looked at each other at a loss.What the hell was the CEO doing? Everything was so elusive and confusing. They were unhappy, but they dared not show it. While they remained silent, Dustin slowly sipped his red wine, picked up a napkin, and wiped his mouth. “No signing,” he said indifferently. The Yeager family members looked over at him.“What did you say?!” Zack yelled at him with a dark face. Why was he speaking?Did he even have the right to speak? It was an extremely important collaboration. Even if Terry was protecting him, Zack could not care less. Dustin must be out of his mind since he dared to interrupt such an important discussion. “Shut up! This isn’t your place to speak!” Percy shouted. The Yeager family members were furious. They were afraid that Dustin’s reckless words would ruin the deal. “You think just because you say, ‘no signing,’ it’ll be done? Do you think you’re the CEO of Duscia Corporation?!” Damien yelled at him. He
“What’s going on with our great-grandfather? Dustin is not even related to our family. How can he treat him better than us?”A few members of the Yeager family stood on the side awkwardly while watching Dustin and the others chatting happily. Damien whispered in dissatisfaction. They could not bear the sight of this, and they felt very resentful.“Stop talking!” Warren snapped.“Don’t worry, he won’t remain so arrogant for long. Dad favors him. So? In this society, ability speaks louder than anything else,” Zack said in a low voice. “A man who lives off an inheritance without a proper job… even if he has some luck and inheritance, he’ll squander it away in no time. Then, he’ll struggle to get by. Dad will see the truth in time.“Besides, who knows how long Dad can stay conscious? Do you really think that kid can make Dad young again? I don’t believe in such an absurd thing.“Dad is already very old. We should just go along with this for now. They’re lucky they get to hang around
Dustin did not say anything. Terry was smart indeed. Zack and the others were blinded by the lure of great benefits. A while later, some voices were heard. It meant that the guest had arrived. Percy led Adrian inside. “Dad, this is Mr. Adrian Pierce, the general manager of Duscia Corporation. We always communicated with him about the collaboration,” said Warren as an introduction.Terry nodded, and he looked closely at Adrian. “This young man is not someone ordinary.” His eyes gleamed sharply as he recognized Adrian’s extraordinary presence. Different people, depending on their status and identity, carried themselves with different temperaments. When Terry was young, he used to work in Summerdale and meet many upper-class people. Adrian’s temperament was on par with the young heirs of Summerdale. “I’m Adrian Pierce. It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Yeager.” Adrian walked to Terry and bowed respectfully.This shocked the Yeager family. Adrian had such a high status, but he
A day passed in the blink of an eye. In the evening, Dustin and Patricia drove to the Yeager family villa. When they got out of the car and walked to the entrance of the Yeager family villa, they saw Percy waiting at the door. When Percy saw them, he turned livid, and his face darkened. “Uncle Percy,” said Patricia in greeting. “Hmph! So, you still recognize me as your uncle,” said Percy coldly and glared at Patricia. Patricia remained silent. Percy glanced at Dustin. His gaze shone with hatred. Patricia used to be very obedient and never dared to go against the Yeager family members. But lately, she had become so insolent even toward the patriarch of the family. Percy thought that Dustin must have led her astray. “Today, your great-grandfather invited you over for a meal. You’d better behave at the dining table and make him happy,” Percy said. “We will,” Patricia said. “Well, why are you so stubborn then? The Yeager family has agreed to let you return, yet you in
“The Tonra family sent me here to prepare to take over Hattan. We will start from the market in Hattan before we develop the market in the south. The future profits are immensely worthwhile. I’m determined to build a huge business kingdom. “Honestly, these families in Hattan are just so-so. I don’t take them seriously at all. But Duscia Corporation is fine. You just invested a hefty 2 billion right off the bat. That’s quite impressive.” Crispin smiled. “I came from the Southwestern region. I didn’t bring many workers, so we’re lacking some manpower. You’re an expert. Why don’t you work for me? I’ll make it worth your while. How about it?” He confidently offered a job to Dustin and waited for his response. Dustin stared at him calmly. “Regardless of your background, you look quite ambitious to me, but you don’t have sufficient capabilities. Hattan has limited you. If you work for me, your future will be promising!” Adrian found that amusing. Such rich spoiled brats were
Dustin observed what was going on at the front desk on the security feed on his screen. Adrian arrived at the front desk. “Mr. Pierce, you’re here.” The receptionist nodded at Adrian, and Adrian nodded back. Crispin and the driver, Nicholas Olson, assessed Adrian. “What a self-important person the general manager of Duscia Corporation is! How dare you make Mr. Tonra wait downstairs?” Nicholas asked in displeasure. Adrian did not spare the driver a single glance. He could not be bothered to speak with an insignificant staff member. If Dustin had not given him the orders, he would have chased these two out already. “You’re the general manager of Duscia Corporation, Adrian Pierce, yes?” Crispin looked at Adrian contemptuously. “I’ve never heard of the Pierce family having a person with your name. You’re quite capable of fooling the families of Hattan so easily with the same last name.” Thinking that he had dirt on Adrian, Crispin smiled very tauntingly. “What are yo
“I find it all quite interesting. This Duscia Corporation, this fake rich kid… Let’s go take a look.” “Yes, sir.” At around 2 p.m., the Lamborghini stopped at the entrance of Duscia Corporation. The young man walked into the building with his driver. “Hello, sir. How can I help you?” the receptionist asked. “This is the son of the Tonra family of Articora. Have the person in charge of your company come and welcome him,” the driver announced loudly. “Do you have an appointment?” the receptionist asked with a smile. “What?” The young man, Crispin Tonra, immediately frowned. “What kind of receptionist are you? Haven’t you heard of the Tonra family of Articora? Mr. Tonra of the ultra-rich Tonra family doesn’t need an appointment to come to your company. Go and tell your boss about his arrival. Have the person in charge rush over here to welcome Mr. Tonra,” yelled the driver at the receptionist. “I’m sorry. The person in charge of our company is very busy. All guests mu
The great Dhillon family of Hattan was destroyed just like that. It was said that Kendall had become a useless cripple and would have to spend the rest of his days relegated to bed. He could not even move, and there was nothing that could be done to treat him. The other families in Hattan thought that it was the ultra-rich Cabello family of Summerdale that had done this. They were impressed at how powerful the Cabello family was and pitied the Dhillon family. It was true that one could not afford to offend a family like that. After spending a day at the hotel, Dustin took Patricia back to their apartment in the suburbs. The place had been cleaned up and was immaculate. All the damage from the fight had been fixed, and everything looked good as new. Patricia was a strong woman. Thus, she recovered from her ordeal very quickly. She even went to work right after. Dustin went to Duscia Corporation, and Adrian reported to him. “It’s impossible for the Dhillon family to mak
A life like that would be worse than anything. To put it crudely, it would be a luxury for Kendall to be able to kill himself. This was the consequence of daring to hurt Patricia. Dustin went to stand before Patricia and reached out to touch the red veil surrounding her. With a plop, the light burst like a bubble, and Patricia landed on the floor. “Dustin,” Patricia called. She threw herself into Dustin’s embrace. She cried softly as she held onto Dustin tightly. “You’re alright,” Dustin said comfortingly as he patted her on the back. Patricia did not speak. She clung to Dustin without letting go. She had just realized that she could not live without Dustin in her life. Before that moment, she had been so worried about Dustin and wanted him to leave without coming in. It would not have mattered if she had died because of it. She finally understood. She had long accepted Dustin into her heart. After a long time in Dustin’s embrace, Patricia finally cal