"That golden orb is useless in your hands. Hand it over as a payment for our protection, and I'll guarantee your safety."Woody countered sharply, "You're wrong!""Oh? Am I wrong?" Jayden's expression grew even more disdainful. Woody said sternly, "Not only are you wrong, but you are completely mistaken!""Firstly, the golden orb has already been used, contrary to your assumption that it's useless.""Secondly, we don't need a group of trash to protect us. You are overestimating yourself. The only reason we're here is for the convenience of entering the mountain. You have absolutely nothing to do with it."Jayden's face contorted with rage, and he looked as if he was about to explode. "Kid, I dare you to repeat that!""Let's keep the peace, everyone!"Rosie quickly stepped in as the mediator, positioning herself between Woody and Jayden, she said, "It's such a rare conincidene for us to meet here with the same goal in mind. Why make things unpleasant over a few words? Wouldn't
"What's happening up ahead?"Rudolf quickened his pace and asked a man who looked indignant. "Don't even mention it. It's true what they say about remote places breeding troublemakers. A bunch of country bumpkins blocked the path into the mountains."He angrily added, "They're demanding we buy tickets to get in! They claimed that the mountain belonged to them and refused entry without payment. It's infuriating!" Rudolf chuckled and said, "Then just pay them. These villagers have a hard life and barely make enough to get by each year. Their living conditions are harsh. Charging for access is no big deal, how much could they possibly ask for?"Just then, an elderly man dressed in local attire stood atop a large boulder, hands on his hips, and shouted with a voice like a rusty bell, "If you want to enter the mountain, it's 100,000 dollars per person. Not a penny less, or you're not taking a single step forward."Beneath the boulder stood a group of villagers armed with hunting for
"There's only one road into the mountain. If the explosives go off, the path will be destroyed. Even if you sprouted wings, you wouldn't be able to get through! Money, your lives, or the treasures, you pick!"Terence was furious, he shouted, "I swear, old man. If you don't back off, I will make sure you die without a burial place!"At that moment, another young man, dressed in fine clothes, mocked, "What big words from Mr. Lloyd. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were some sort of king!""There's a saying; even a strong dragon shouldn't mess with local snakes. For merely 100,000 dollars, you're causing a scene like a shrew, even trying to threaten people. Could it be that you're too poor to pay up?""And swearing like that in front of Ms. Lanister, aren't you afraid of offending her? Absolutely no sense of chivalry!"This young man was Sam Carter; Terence's old-time rival. He was also one of Rosie's many suitors. The key difference was that Sam carried himself with
In reality, it wasn't Woody and his group standing beside Rosie. Instead, Rosie had seized the chaos as an opportunity to break away from her protectors and deliberately ran over to the three of them. The villagers didn't care about the details. Since Rosie was someone Terence's group prioritzed protecting, anyone standing near her was naturally assumed to be part of their group!"I don't even know those three people!"Terence panicked and exclaimed, "They're not with us. Give me back my money!""We only accept payments, refunds are never an option." The old man added arrogantly, "If you didn't clarify things at the start and made a mistake, you must take responsibility for it.""Besides, making a fuss over 300,000 dollars is truly beneath someone of your supposed stature. Where's your class? Your upbringing?""If you feel shortchanged, ask them for the money. Don't whine to us and don't waste everyone else's time."Terence was about to lose his temper when Sam added a sarcas
Sam spoke with a lavish tone and said, "The price is negotiable. I'm not short on money. Just name your price, and I won't haggle!""That's great!" The old man's smile grew wider and wider. Sam then asked, "By the way, how many people have gone in so far? It would be disappointing if no good treasures are brought out!"The old man was intent on keeping the suspense, but the villager operating the card reader replied, "Over 300 people have already gone in!"This was crucial information. Terence felt as though he had lost once again. Sam not only thought to ask such a question but also managed to get the answer, whereas Terence hadn't even considered it. "Has anyone come out yet?""Not yet!"Walking ahead, Rosie overheard the conversation and a hint of alarm appeared on her face. She seemed to be considering turning back. If this had been before she met Woody, she would have entered the mountain without hesitation. No matter the hardship, she was determined to find the
"Let go of Mr. Lloyd, or you'll be dead!"Jayden's eyes blazed with anger as he shouted through gritted teeth. A tall, muscular man held a shotgun single-handedly, pressing its barrel squarely against Terence's forehead. Terence's face turned pale with fear, and his legs trembled uncontrollably. "Why don't you try?"The man showed no fear of Jayden's threat, he pushed the barrel harder against Terence's forehead. "Let's see if your blade is faster than my gun!"Terence quickly cried out, "Jayden, calm down!"Jayden might have had the skill to skill the man, but before that could happen, Terence's head would undoubtedly be blown apart. With Terence's level as an ancient martial artist, he stood no chance against a weapon as destructive as a shotgun. Especially with the barrel pressed against his forehead, there was no opportunity to dodge. Most crucially, the man wielding the gun wasn't just armed, he was also an ancient martial artist with formidable strength. "Tyre
By the pool, a uniformed individual climbed into the diving pod. After conducting various checks, he gave an 'OK' gesture to those watching from outside. The diving pod descended slowly into the water, leaving behind only a ventilation tube tied to a safety line. Taking advantage of Tyrell's attention being fully focused on the pool, Terence quietly retreated five steps. Without the immediate threat of a gun pointed at his head, the pressure on him lessened considerably. "Mr. Lloyd!" Jayden and the others immediately rushed over, forming a protective barrier around Terence. Feeling reinvigorated by their presence, Terence straightened up and raised his voice in anger. "Tyrell, what the hell do you mean by that?""We paid to enter this mountain too. Any treasures found here should be shared equally! And yet, you're trying to hog it all for yourself. Do you think that's fair?"Tyrell smirked arrogantly and said, "We're merely retrieving a herb beneath the cold pool. Once we h
"Putting on a show and acting mysterious!"Terence immediately began mocking Woody. "Pretending not to care, just to attract the attention of a beautiful woman. Your little schemes are way too obvious! But unfortunately, whether it's Rosie or Ms. Watts, they've both seen far too much of the world to fall for your cheap tricks. You're just scum, the type that can only deceive naive young girls who don't know better!"Not only did he insult Woody, but he also managed to throw shade at Penny. Karly heard Woody's earlier remarks clearly, and a trace of displeasure flickered in her eyes. She turned to Tyrell, who stood deferentially beside her. "Who is that man?"Tyrell responded, "Never seen him before, I don't know him!" "Hmph!" Karly snorted softly, then shifted her gaze away. Seeing this Terence grew even more smug. "What did I say? Your little tricks are too basic and completely useless!"Penny was furious and she was about to argue with Terence. "Don't argue with a fool."
Solomon didn't dare to resist and could only comply.By the time everyone arrived at the back of the mountain, the sky was already starting to lighten.Directly ahead lied a deep canyon with steep cliffs.Woody tied one end of the rope to the bridge pillar, slung the coil of rope over his shoulder, and nodded to the people around him."Is there something wrong?" Woody asked the battered elder.The elder quickly responded, "No problem!"Woody pushed off with one foot, launching himself into the air toward the other side of the cliff.While Woody was halfway through the flight, his body began to plummet downward.From this angle, he didn't stand a chance of making it across.At that moment, a giant eagle swooped in from the side.The elder stood at the edge of the cliff and blew the eagle whistle.The giant eagle spread its wings, and with Woody stepping onto its back, they instantly shifted from falling to ascending.In the next moment, he landed steadily at the edge of the
Woody's bold statements echoed throughout the entire Martial Arts Union Headquarters.In the past, if anyone dared to speak to their union president like that, Solomon wouldn't even need to say anything–the followers alone would leave the person questioning their life choices!In front of the Headquarters, how could he be allowed to speak recklessly?The current situation was that Woody not only said something, but also tore down their gate and injured dozens of their people.Of course, this number wasn't set in stone.If anyone else dared to step up, Woody certainly wouldn't hold back and was more than willing to help the Martial Arts Union continue increasing the number of casualties."You... have quite the attitude!"Solomon, being the union president of the alliance, held a certain standing and position, so it was unlikely for him to just back down easily.In reality, he had been feeling extremely anxious for quite some time.The eight seasoned elders teamed up and still c
He didn't want anyone to mention it, especially in public."Where are the eight elders?" Solomon's eyes were filled with rage as he shouted loudly."Here!" The eight elders spoke in unison, giving their response."That person destroyed our place and harmed our followers; he should be struck down on the spot to serve as a warning to others," Solomon said through gritted teeth.The eight elders responded in unison, "Yes, sir!""Attack!"The eight of them were all masters of martial arts who had reached the Peak level.They had impressive performance!At the headquarters, in terms of both status and strength, they were second only to Solomon.Even the legendary Martial God wouldn't stand a chance against the combined strength of these eight individuals.They coordinated seamlessly, surrounding Woody and launching a flurry of fierce attacks from all directions.If it were someone else, they would have been torn apart by them.Woody remained calm, letting his mind wander for a m
In the darkness, countless shadows darted back and forth.When they clearly saw that the gateway, which symbolized the Martial Arts Union, had been destroyed and was now nothing more than a pile of rubble, they were immediately filled with rage."Who dared to be so bold and fearless!""How dare you tear down the Martial Arts Union's gate? You're asking for trouble.""Whoever it is, they're definitely not a good person. Let's deal with them thoroughly first and ask questions later!"A crowd filled with anger saw what appeared to be a figure standing in front of the ruins."Hey kid, did you see who did it?"A sharp-eyed person noticed that the figure was a young man and immediately started questioning him."I'm warning you, this situation is serious. You need to tell everything you've seen, or else you'll face the consequences."Woody stood calmly and said, "I saw it.""Come on, who is it?" a group of people demanded in unison.Woody said calmly, "That's me!""What?!"The gr
Rudolf immediately became anxious. He shielded his granddaughter, Penny, while loudly rebuking, "Mr. Edwards, is this really how your Martial Arts Union treats guests? If word gets out, we won't be afraid of becoming the laughingstock of our peers in the martial arts community!"Solomon was completely unfazed. "You think you're worthy of being called guests?"Faced with a large group of people who were eyeing them aggressively, the three of them were no match at all.It was quickly dealt with!"Solomon, aren't you worried that Mr. Snider's disciple, Woody, will come looking for trouble if you do this?" Rudolf shouted loudly while struggling.Solomon couldn’t care less. “If he dares to come, I will make sure he gets a taste of being a prisoner! The person you were taught by is no good, so it's likely you won't be any better. It's fitting that you pay off your teacher's debt. Let both the old man and you face the consequences together!"What's all the fuss about Woody? He's just a
Solomon was using very offensive language.Miranda had a cold look on her face, but since she was on someone else's turf, she couldn't act out.Jaycee was actually Solomon's sister, and there was an age difference of over twenty years between them.After Jaycee was born, her parents passed away due to illness. Before their death, they entrusted her, still an infant, to the care of Solomon.Solomon had a hard time raising his younger sister by himself. Now, as he watched her grow into a beautiful and talented young woman, she was becoming increasingly admired by people in the martial arts community.There were so many people trying to arrange marriages with the Edwards family that they practically wore down the doorstep from their frequent visits.Solomon was overwhelmed with options, dreaming of his sister marrying into a wealthy family and securing a beautiful marriage.Dreams shattered!Jaycee, who was as fresh and naive, ended up being paired with someone considered old and
To be honest, Woody was quite intrigued.Every time he got into a scuffle with the underlings, he couldn't help but deeply miss Alexia.The esteemed Princess of the Epochal Realm was clearly being used by him as a henchman.The key point is that Alexia wasn't upset at all; instead, she was quite happy to help."No way."Reason overcame impulse, and Woody frowned as he said, "You have to stay at home. Only then can I be at ease."Alexia's expression fell. "Alright then!"Woody laughed and said, "You're being so obedient, I must reward you for that.""What kind of reward?" Her ears perked up with excitement, and her eyes were sparkling.Woody pulled a serpent's core of his pocket and said, "I promised you a gift earlier, and now I'm making good on that promise."Alexia's eyes lit up with excitement again. "The serpent's inner core!"In the past, she would not have paid any attention to the inner core of this quality.Every extra look is an insult to the title "Princess of the
Edwin was, of course, unconvinced! As the teacher, he had failed, but the student had succeeded on the first try. If it wasn't sheer luck, then what was it? Woody didn't respond and picked up a second heavenly crystal. Moments later, he succeeded again! Edwin's eyes widened in amazement, as though he witnessed something truly extraordinary. Meanwhile, the admiration on Alexia's face skyrocketed. "Try it again!" Edwin was still unwilling to accept it. This time, Woody didn't humor him and directly put away the remaining heavenly crystals. "What's the meaning of this?" Edwin widened his eyes. Woody stood up to leave and without looking back, he said, "Thanks!""Wait, are you sure you've fully mastered it?"Edwin hurried after him and said, "What if something goes wrong? I can help you figure it out!""No need. If my master believes he's fine, then he's definitely going to be fine," Alexia said, blocking the old man and speaking with solemn assurance. At that moment, Edwin's
Edwin stiffened his neck, trying to maintain a normal expression to cover up his embarrassment as his earlier demonstration had ended in failure. Although he knew the method, his lack of practice over the years had led to a mistake, which was understandable.""Ha..." Alexia let out a big yawn, her eyelids feeling as though they were weighed down by a thousand pounds; she was getting sleepy!Edwin's lengthy lecture had successfully bored her into a drowsy state. As for the later parts of the lesson, it didn't register in her mind at all; everything he said went in one ear and out the other, leaving no trace behind. "Carry on…"Alexia stretched lazily signaling for the two of them to continue without being affected by her. This left Edwin feeling utterly defeated! He felt as though he had been slapped in the face! Putting a student to sleep was already embarrassing enough, but to make matters worse, his demonstration had also failed. "It's fine, let me try." Woody volunteered.