Swoosh!The entire scene froze, and it was utterly silent. Everyone was stunned.The audacity Frederick displayed was beyond belief. He had actually splashed Dustin's phlegm on the latter’s face!"Is this... Is this for real?" Jennifer's mouth hung open in shock.Had he gone mad? In front of a hundred thousand people, he splashed a glass of drink with phlegm onto Dustin's face! This meant there was no possibility of reconciliation between them anymore!"I'll kill you!"After a few seconds, Dustin's eyes turned bloodshot with rage. He was furious, about to strike.But Philip intervened, "Dustin, you don't have to dirty your hands dealing with scum like this. I can handle him alone!"The other underground kings couldn't sit still, either. One of them shouted, "Philip! What's that supposed to mean? Are you trying to take all the credit?"It was clear to the discerning eye that Dustin wanted to tear Frederick apart. Whoever took the initiative to resolve this would earn a great
"He only has two hands! There’s a hundred of us against just one of him! We have the advantage!" Sean yelled aggressively. "What are you all waiting for? Let's attack together! Get him!"Smack!As soon as he finished speaking, Sean's body exploded in an instant, blood and flesh splattering everywhere. Dozens of his men behind him turned into a mist of blood together.Again, it took only a slap from Frederick.Frederick withdrew his bloody hand indifferently, and said, "Well, you're right, so come on! Come at me all at once!"At this moment, those who saw this scene turned pale with fear. Even those who had been full of fighting spirit just moments ago were now terrified, their legs trembling uncontrollably.Some sat on the ground with tears in their eyes, lamenting, "Mommy! I don't want to die! Dying that way is terrifying!"Jennifer couldn't help but sneer when she saw this. "Didn't I warn you all earlier? Frederick isn't an ordinary man. So far, I've never seen anyone stronger
The speaker was Percy, the underground king of Southridge City. He tried to persuade Dustin calmly. “Dustin, I’ve got a compromise. We have the hostage, so let’s have a fair fight with this guy!”“What fair fight? He’s a Sovereign Grandmaster!” Dustin roared in frustration. “If we can’t beat him, then we die together! I’ve never backed down from anyone!”He would get revenge for the humiliation Frederick wrought on him. It was better to die fighting than be beaten to a pulp by Frederick.“If it’s a fair fight, there must be conditions!” Percy said seriously. “I suggest we limit his abilities, then face him one-on-one. If he can beat all of us underground kings, he can take the woman with him.”Frederick immediately agreed. “Fine! I accept.”No matter what, he needed to ensure Jennifer’s safety.But Jennifer protested, “Frederick, you’re falling into their trap! The conditions will be so harsh they’ll kill you! You can’t agree!”“I’m the head of the family. My word is final!” F
The subordinates of the underground kings present were terrified, and exchanged wide-eyed glances."This is brutal! They’re sending Mr. Harper!""Everyone knows he’s a muscle freak. He had surgery overseas to build his monstrous body. He even took multiple injections to enhance his muscles!""They say his grip strength is a terrifying five hundred kilograms! He can bend steel bars and uproot trees with his bare hands!"Dustin cackled. “Frederick, you probably can’t even dodge Silas’s punches without your hands and feet! I look forward to seeing the horror on your face in a moment!”Frederick's expression remained blank, ignoring Dustin’s taunts.Silas swaggered up to him, towering over him, and sneered. “Remember! I’m the one who’s going to kill you! You should call me Daddy!”Then, he spat in Frederick’s face. "You’ll die a horrible death—"Before he could finish speaking, a fountain of blood shot into the air.Splat!In an instant, Silas’s massive body was severed at the
“You cheated!” everyone screamed in unison, their faces paling.Frederick sneered. “I never said I was someone who follows the rules. You’re all being unreasonable, and you expect me to play fair? That’s child’s logic!”With a cold laugh, Frederick unleashed a torrent of overwhelming energy from his body.“Run! He’s going to wipe us all out!” The crowd was struck with terror, their previous arrogance gone.But it was too late. The terrifying force engulfed them instantly.Boom!Dustin and the ten underground kings were obliterated in a split second, their blood spraying everywhere. It all happened in less than two seconds!The hundred thousand thugs were utterly stunned, their mouths hanging open in shock. The speed and brutality of the turnaround, the sudden betrayal—it all happened too fast!Amidst the blood-soaked scene, Frederick looked up and murmured, “Gavin, I’ve avenged you!” Frederick had promised to eliminate Dustin and his men to honor the sacrifice of Gavin and hi
"Alright then, I'll leave you the remaining hundred thousand men to manage. My only request is for an orderly withdrawal from Mirage City. If there is widespread chaos, you'll answer for it!" Frederick didn't want to resort to more bloodshed. Managing a hundred thousand people was already daunting, let alone a hundred thousand underground thugs. If they lost control, the consequences would be disastrous."Don't worry! I've been the underground king of Northbay City for over a decade, and I've never made a mistake. I guarantee these hundred thousand men will leave peacefully without disturbing civilians or alerting authorities," Percy reassured him.Satisfied with his assurance, Frederick turned away and left Percy to his task. He approached Jennifer and said softly, "Ms. York, it's over now. We can leave."However, Jennifer was as pale as a sheet. She stood frozen, her body stiff.Frederick sensed something was wrong. "Ms. York?" In the next moment, Jennifer collapsed, her eyes
"Did you lead a team into their base alone and engage in combat, resulting in a self-destructive attempt to take you down with them?" Frederick questioned sharply.He had sensed an ominous suspicion from the start. That was why he had given Seiryu a pill in advance, just in case. Instead, Seiryu ignored his warning and acted without informing him first.Seiryu could barely look Frederick in the eye now. He lowered his head in apology. "I'm sorry, Lord Hades. I… I was eager to achieve results. I didn't expect so many big players, which led to heavy casualties among my men. It was an 80% casualty rate—I take full responsibility for it. I failed them!"The strong-willed man choked up and began to weep, covering his face. Even seasoned soldiers couldn't remain indifferent after witnessing many of their comrades fall.Frederick sighed helplessly. "Back in the Northern Frontier, I told you, you were too young and hot-headed. Since you climbed to the top as a war god at a young age, you
"Lord Hades, canceling the Divine Healer Championship is probably wishful thinking," Seiryu said with a wry smile. "This tournament has been a tradition in Drakonia for centuries. It involves people from all walks of life, and is backed by strong support from the Senate. Even with my reputation, I'm afraid...""Then we'll use my reputation, the Dark Monarch's!" Frederick declared firmly.Seiryu still looked hesitant. "The Dark Monarch's reputation was unparalleled. However, the medical community in Drakonia is quite independent and doesn't heed anyone's commands. Just presenting a document may not convince them. Moreover, the information about Organization V involves national security secrets that can't be disclosed."A shadow fell over Frederick's face. "So we can't stop the Divine Healer Championship from proceeding as scheduled?""That's right," Seiryu confirmed. Knowing what would happen but unable to avoid it was frustrating. "Lord Hades, once I've recovered, I'll head to
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