Leo was the guild master of Thundercloud Guild, a prominent Savant Arts school in Mirage City. The guild was known for providing bodyguards to the elite, and his reputation in high society was well-established. If word of this incident spread, it could ruin Thundercloud Guild. It could possibly even lead to bankruptcy!Leo was filled with regret for not fighting earlier, but he was also glad he hadn't done anything. Otherwise, he would be dead right now!"No! That guy must be stopped! I have to call our elder for help!" Leo said through gritted teeth.The elder of Thundercloud Guild was 200 years old this year. He was the first guild master and founder of Thundercloud Guild.He lived in seclusion, sustaining himself through advanced techniques and rare elixirs. He rarely ventured into the outside world. Not only had he created the Lightning Strike technique, but he also mastered over a hundred Savant Arts styles as well as numerous other skills.In his prime, he was known as the
Then, a bolt of lightning shot towards Jasmine."Watch out!" At that critical moment, Frederick pushed Jasmine aside and took the blow head-on. In an instant, his body was charred and steaming hot. He collapsed to the ground, motionless.Jasmine turned pale. "Frederick! Are you okay?!"Yet, Frederick remained still. He wasn't even breathing."Is he dead…?" Jasmine's face went white as a sheet, and her eyes widened in shock.How could this be?! Frederick feared nothing and no one, but he was now unconscious from a single lightning strike?!Suddenly, Jasmine felt like her world was crumbling. Her mind was blank.It was all her fault!Frederick had taken the blow for her, and now, he was on the brink of death!The warrior priest said flatly, "Dying under my technique, the Eternal Thunderstorm, was his fate. If he were an ordinary person, he'd be nothing but ashes. That he retained his physical form is already a miracle."Jasmine pursed her lips, and glared at him. "Who are you
"What? One billion?!" Leo's jaw dropped in astonishment.He hadn't seen that much money in all his fifty years. Even if she bought out Thundercloud Guild, there would still be plenty to spare!Leo couldn't contain his excitement, and shouted, "My lord, I think we should consider this. It's truly a profitable deal!" The next moment, Bolt didn't hold back and slapped him hard across the face. "Idiot!"Leo crashed to the ground. Blood dripped down his face, and he looked utterly horrifying. "I've devoted half my life to building Thundercloud Guild! It isn't something you can buy with mere money!" Bolt thundered angrily. "Do you think everything can be measured by money? Are we to become watchdogs raised by the wealthy?"Leo trembled violently, then crawled to Bolt and pleaded, "My lord, I was wrong! I was blinded by money for a moment! Please forgive me!"After saying that, Leo stood up abruptly. With a fierce resolve, he said, "Ms. Smith, we've given you a chance, but you didn
"You...are very courageous," Bolt hissed through gritted teeth, his expression contorting fiercely upon hearing Frederick's words.Boom, boom, boom!The sound of rumbling thunder immediately exploded through the air.Bolt was thoroughly enraged. He wanted to destroy this place, to level it to the ground, and reduce everyone to ashes to vent his anger."Thunder Dragon!"Thunder Sea!"One Billion Volts!"Thunder's Wrath!"Ragnarok!"Bolt unleashed all the ultimate skills he had learned, stacking various powerful moves wildly. Around him, the surroundings turned chaotic.Massive thunderclouds hung over Frederick's head, with all the unleashed techniques swirling around like a giant coiling dragon.The impending sense of death made Jasmine stiffen—she couldn’t move an inch! There was no escape, or anywhere to hide.At that moment, Leo, who was covered in injuries, hobbled forward and shouted hysterically, "My lord, I'm still here! Are you going to blow me up along with him?"
"Dreaming! I must be dreaming..."Even though Leo kept muttering to himself, the fiery pain on his face proved he was painfully awake."Lord Bolt lost!" he exclaimed in disbelief.Frederick stared at Bolt, drenched in blood, and smirked. "Do you still want to continue fighting me? I've been holding back. Otherwise, you'd be dead by now!"Bolt remained calm and silent. Suddenly, a terrifying wave of energy erupted from his body, causing the ground to tremble slightly.Frederick raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. This old man actually intended to..."Self-destruct! Lord Bolt wants to self-destruct!"Leo was dumbfounded, and he trembled violently. As an Emeritus Grandmaster, self-destructing themselves could destroy an area within tens of kilometers. Its power was akin to a small nuclear bomb dropping overhead!Jasmine exclaimed in astonishment, "Is he crazy? Since he can't win, he wants to take everyone down with him?! He's just a stubborn lunatic!""That's how Lord Bolt
Frederick's words caught Bolt off guard. He was momentarily stunned, then sneered."That's nonsense! I've sought out renowned healers everywhere for a hundred years. Every answer I received was the same: an incompatible physique is a curse from the heavens! It dooms one to a lifetime of mediocrity, like a worthless jinx. In my pursuit of honing my powers, I've tried unconventional paths, but they were nothing more than desperate struggles. My life is nearing its end, and I can't have another chance!"However, Frederick abruptly struck Bolt's shoulder with a palm.Crack, crack, crack!Instantly, there was a series of popping sounds from Bolt's body."That's because you haven't met me. Curse from the heavens? With how we hone our powers, that itself is defying the natural order. Do you intend to live under the mercy of the heavens?" Frederick said.For a few fleeting seconds, Bolt fell silent. His eyes widened in shock, and his emotions soared. His spiritual nodes were open! All
Leo had learned his lesson by now, and he nodded vigorously. "If credibility is an issue, Thundercloud Guild can also testify as witnesses. We guarantee to expose Gerald's crimes! Not only will he end up behind bars, but he'll likely be sentenced to twenty or thirty years in prison. It’s enough to ensure he never gets back on his feet!" Thundercloud Guild had served Gerald for some time, and they knew many of his dirty secrets like the backs of their hands.Frederick nodded approvingly. "Good! If you and your guild keep your promise, today's events will be water under the bridge, and I won't hold any grudges."Bolt chuckled. "You're our savior! How could we dare to have any ulterior motives? Isn't that asking for trouble?"With just one strike, Frederick had dispelled his inability to access his spiritual nodes. Bolt now knew he wouldn't be a match for Frederick even if he spent another ten thousand years honing his skills. Frederick would forever remain in another league!As
"Ms. York told you to look after me before she left, right? Is this how you look after me?" Frederick teased, turning to look at Jasmine with a smirk.Jasmine dressed herself, then yelled at him angrily, "Frederick! You've had your fill these past few days! Now you want to play with me? Men really aren't good for anything!" Frederick chuckled. "You make it sound like I've been the one taking the initiative! Ms. Smith, aren't you just the same?"Jasmine was momentarily at a loss for words. Thinking she couldn't win this argument, she decided to flop onto the couch and said defiantly, "I don't care! You're mine now! You have to listen to me!"A playful smile crept onto Frederick's lips, and he gently stroked her hair. "And you're mine.""But I'm not your only woman," Jasmine retorted."Jennifer was my first woman," Frederick admitted casually.Jasmine was jealous, and pouted, "So you prefer Jen over me?"Frederick blinked. Suddenly, he pinned Jasmine down again, pulling off the
Heston was still scoffing when he received a call from Giovanni.He was taken aback, and he nervously glanced at Frederick. 'No way…'The moment he picked up the phone, he got a torrent of scolding.Meanwhile, a bloody power struggle was underway in the Imperial Capital.After the Conservatives took down Woody, their ambition surged. They now aimed to dismantle the entire Radicals faction. Though the Radicals had already compromised in the Woody affair, they were taken aback by the Conservatives' greed and refused to back down any further.A fierce conflict broke out between the two sides, quickly escalating into open warfare. The entire Imperial Capital was placed under lockdown, with martial law in effect. Gunfire and smoke filled the air as both sides clashed, and the violence soon spread across Drakonia. Armies from all regions were mobilized, and a war was about to erupt. At this critical moment, the First Elder woke up.Years ago, after deposing the Dark Monarch of
Senspiras, located in the southeast of Drakonia, was also a neighboring country of Drakonia. It also has the largest population of overseas Drakonians. Many of the wealthy families in Senspiras migrated from Drakonia within the past century or two. The current richest man in Senspiras was one such example."Is Mr. Stone your father?" Frederick raised an eyebrow and asked."Looks like you've got some sense! Name your price!" Heston smirked, and pulled out a checkbook.Frederick's expression darkened."Your dad's assets are not even enough to wipe my shoes. Who do you think you are, pretending to be a big shot? Get lost!"Frederick quickly realized that Heston was just a spoiled brat who would throw money around bullying people. Since he wasn't much of a real threat, Frederick wasn't bothered by dealing with him. Upon hearing Frederick's words, Heston was stunned. "Are you out of your mind? My dad is the richest man in Senspiras! How dare you belittle him?" “So what? Your enti
Sylvia had so many questions. She wanted to know what Frederick had been doing to provoke such dangerous enemies. She wanted to know if Frederick had really killed a hundred people. She wanted to understand how her son had gained such abilities. And most of all, she wondered if Frederick had been living this kind of disturbing life all these years."Mom, we'll talk about it when we get home," Frederick said, gently lifting Sylvia and leaving the company.On the way, Frederick lightly tapped on Sylvia's head, and she quickly fell unconscious. He had used a special method to erase part of her memory.When they arrived home, Sylvia slowly woke up."Fred! Why are you suddenly home?" Sylvia exclaimed in surprise when she saw Frederick."I'm about to go on a long trip, so I came to visit. Why are you sleeping on the couch instead of in your room?" Frederick smiled.Sylvia sat up from the couch, feeling a bit stiff and sore."I was talking to your sister on the phone. How did I
"Yes, it was me. If no one managed to escape, the entire Steinfields family—except for children under sixteen and elders over seventy—should be dead by now," Frederick said with a smirk.If he didn't deter the Steinfields with a show of force, others might try the same methods against him in the future.Hearing this, Kaizer's face went blank and terror filled his eyes. At that moment, Frederick's phone rang. It was Melanie calling. Frederick answered, and put the call on speaker. "How did it go? Tell me, so Kaizer here can hear," Frederick said."There were a hundred and seventy-three Steinfields. Fifty-two were children and elders. The remaining hundred have all been executed!" Melanie reported. Kaizer spat out a mouthful of blood in shock. "No way! We're the Steinfields! The Steinfields of Imperial Capital! How could this happen?"In a panic, Kaizer fumbled with his phone, trying to call his family. However, every call he made went unanswered."You'll find out for sure onc
"Let her go!"A sharp voice rang out.Kaizer instinctively turned around, and he was stunned by Nella's beauty. He couldn't believe someone like her existed."Nella, why did you come down?" Jasmine called out, her eyes widened in panic. She had specifically told them not to come down.Nella trembled in fear. "Ms. Smith, we were worried about you!"Though she was terrified, she still stepped forward. She couldn't just stand by and watch Jasmine get assaulted."Well, well, Frederick sure is lucky with women. But now, they're all mine. Who would've thought that I'd be blessed with a feast before leaving Drakonia!" Kaizer was practically drooling.He let go of Jasmine, and rushed toward Nella eagerly. Nella backed away step by step, but soon found herself cornered."Haha, come to me!" Kaizer spread his arms wide, lunging toward Nella.Just as he was about to grab her, a thunderous crash shook the room. The outer wall of the building crumbled down.Frederick had burst through it a
Meanwhile, Frederick had just gotten off the plane. As soon as he turned on his phone, he saw a long list of missed calls from Selene.He immediately felt uneasy. Selene would never call him so many times unless something urgent had happened.He was about to call her back when his phone rang again.Frederick answered Selene's call quickly, but before he could ask anything, Selene's tearful voice came through."Fred, Mom's been kidnapped!"Frederick's face darkened instantly, and his killing aura surged."Alright. Don't worry, Mom will be fine."With that, Frederick hung up the phone; he then immediately called Melanie, who was still in the Imperial Capital, lazily lounging in bed."Do you have any intelligence on the Steinfields in the Imperial Capital?" Frederick asked through gritted teeth.He didn't need much thought to figure out who was behind this. There was hardly anyone left in Mirage City bold enough to cross him, except for Kaizer. And now, Sylvia had been kidnapped
When the elevator doors opened, Jasmine stepped out into the lobby.Kaizer's eyes lit up as he eyed her from head to toe. Though he had seen pictures of her before, she was more of an eye candy in person. Kaizer, holding his rifle, approached her. "Ms. Smith, you certainly kept me waiting!""What do you want with me?" Jasmine asked coldly. She knew that showing fear or vulnerability would only embolden these lawless men."Ms. Smith, why don't you take a guess?" Kaizer reached for Jasmine and lifted her chin with the barrel of his gun, forcing her to look at him.Jasmine met his gaze without a hint of fear."Is it money you want? The company has ten million in cash reserves. You can take it, and I guarantee I won't call the police. We can pretend nothing ever happened as long as no one is hurt. As for the funds in the company’s accounts, you wouldn’t be able to take it even if I transfer the money to you with today’s financial systems," Jasmine spoke calmly."Ms. Smith, you're q
Bang!With a loud crash, the door was violently kicked open. Kaizer and his men stormed into Frederick’s place.Sylvia was startled, and she shouted, "What do you guys want?" "We're here to kidnap you!" Kaizer strode toward Sylvia. Then, he snatched away her phone and crushed it."Tie her up and take her away!" Kaizer and his men acted quickly. Selene, on the other end of the video call, was shocked by the strangers. Fortunately, she was still on alert. She quickly tried to call Frederick while shaking with fear. However, Frederick’s phone was off since he was on a flight."How’s everything going on your end?" Kaizer asked his men over the phone."We’ve rigged all four walls of Aerowind Enterprise with high-powered explosives. Once we detonate them, the whole building will turn to ashes," his subordinate reported.A smile finally appeared on Kaizer’s face. "Good, I’m heading over now." Soon, Kaizer arrived at Aerowind Enterprise with a backpack."I want to see Ms. Sm
Upon hearing Frederick’s words, Woody stumbled. "Take him away!" one of the senior officials from the Supervision Department ordered.The respected elder of the Drakonia Royal Court, Woody, was escorted away along with the evidence and witnesses."After today, the Lamberts will cease to exist, and you're finally free." Frederick sighed in relief, and smiled at Easton.Easton looked slightly lost. He wasn’t sure what to do next with his sudden freedom. "What's wrong? Struggling to find a new purpose in life?" Frederick teased.Easton nodded, and replied, "Yeah, my ambitions have been completely worn down these three years. I feel a bit aimless.""Should I find you a job?" Frederick suggested casually."It’s best if I could work for you, Mr. Lester!" Easton’s eyes lit up with excitement."I have a pharmaceutical company under me. If you're interested, you could take the position of Chief of Biomedical Engineering," Frederick said jokingly. To his surprise, Easton was genuinely