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."
"You've already guessed it, haven't you? Just as you suspect, Tomas is dead," Woody stated calmly. Tyrell's brows shot up in fury as he roared, "You're spouting nonsense! There's no way you could've killed Tomas. The mercenary team assisting him was personally recruited by me. They were a group of elites and they were armed with powerful weapons specifically designed to counter ancient martial artists. "Completing the mission should've been a walk in the park! Tell me, what underhanded trick did you use to escape with your lives? If you don't spill the truth, I'll make sure you beg for your death!"Rudolf's face darkened as he said, "Tyrell, our family and the Sparks family have been allies for many years. To this day, we still hold shares in Herbal Essences. As an elder, I believe I've done nothing wrong to your family, let alone going against you and your brother. Yet, you seek to kill both Penny and I. Don't you think you've gone too far?"Tyrell's expression twisted into a sn
From the dense fog emerged a tall figure. It was none other than Jayden, the chief consecrator of the Lloyd family. With a tiger-like stride and a face set in a grim expression, his entire being exuded an overwhelming aura of power. "Mr. Lloyd, save me!"Tyrell was like a drowning man grasping at straws, he instantly lit up with joy and shouted at the top of his lungs. "If you save my life, Herbal Essences' Sparks family will reward you generously!"A glint of greed flashed across Jayden's eyes. Smiling, he said, "Mr. Sparks, remember those words.""Rest assured, Mr. Lloyd. I will never forget the life-saving grace you've shown me. The Sparks family has never been stingy," Tyrell declared, pounding his chest in assurance. Jayden nodded. "It's settled then. I'll handle things here!"The real reason Jayden had come was for the golden orb that Woody had won at the auction on the cruise ship. His intent was clear; he was here to rob it. In this remote wilderness, it was t
Even so, Rudolf still couldn't steady himself when he landed.Tap!Stumbling backward several steps, Rudolf eventually fell to the ground. "Grandpa!" Penny rushed over in a panic. Meanwhile, Jayden wore a smug expression, mocking as he said, "Overestimating yourself! You old fool, are you so eager to die? Don't worry, I'll grant you that wish! A pair of grandfather and granddaughter heading to the underworld together, at least you won't be lonely on the road."With that, he raised his hand to attack. He gathered a nearly full-formed palm strike aimed directly at the pair. Just as Jayden was about to unleash his blow, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him. "Your opponent is me," Woody said coldly. Jayden didn't take him seriously and scoffed. "Kid, you're in such a hurry to meet the Grim Reaper. You're proving that old saying, 'birds of a feather flock together.' The three of you are a perfect match. Facing certain death, yet still fighting over the order of execution. "How p
Jayden took deep breaths, forcibly suppressing the violent energy and blood surging within his chest and abdomen.He lifted his head slightly, his gaze sharp and malicious. "Woody, don't get too cocky. I only fell for your trick because I underestimated you. A single lucky hit proves nothing at all. If you naively think this means you can kill me, you're making a grave mistake!"Woody watched him intently, showing no urgency to make a move. Jayden seemed emboldened and continued, "Considering your youth and ignorance, I'm willing to let this slide. The only condition is that you must join the Lloyd family and start from the most basic role as a supplicant. "If you perform well, I can put in a good word for you and have the head of the family promote you ahead of others. In no time, you will live a life of luxury. Let's end this matter here. However, you must keep your mouth shut and not reveal today's events to anyone. Is that clear?"His tone was full of authority, as if he had
"Weren't you just full of bravado, ready to kill and steal? Now you're begging for mercy; don't you think it's a bit late for that?"Woody smirked coldly and said, "You went ahead and released Tomas Sparks on your own. Do you really think I'm going to let that slide?"Jayden's face twisted with rage. "Woody, if you refuse to let me go, even if I become a ghost, I won't let you off. We can perish together if that's what it takes!"After finishing his sentence, Jayden lunged forward with a swift motion, bringing his hands together, and began rapidly channeling his inner martial force.In the blink of an eye, Jayden's face turned red with embarrassment, as if a fierce fire was burning inside him!"Oh no, the old man is going to blow himself up!"Rudolf loudly announced, "When a top-level martial arts master self-destructs, nothing within a hundred-meter radius can survive, and no one can make it out alive.""Mr. Woody, I can't run anymore. You need to take Penny and leave here quic
"Was that a dragon just now?"Penny's eyes were growing wider and wider.Even though Woody was right beside her, she couldn't help but feel terrified as she recalled what had just happened.That enormous head and those terrifying eyes!That was terrifying!Woody gave a slight smile and explained, "It's not a dragon, just a troublesome serpent."Legend had it that a snake transformed into a serpent after 500 years.The serpent was a mythical water creature transformed into a dragon after a thousand years!A serpent referred to a type of mythical creature akin to a dragon, and at this moment, it already possessed some dragon-like characteristics.Of course, there were also significant differences.A serpent's head had no horns or only a single horn.The dragon had two forked horns that resembled those of a sika deer.A serpent had only two claws, while a dragon had four, among other differences.In fact, the serpent that was just mentioned had cultivated its abilities for at
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.