"I'm Zada Gustav from the Stormwind Sect," the elderly man calmly said. Micah's expression shifted to one of horror, his previous arrogance completely gone now. He nervously said, "It's you… I lost to the Stormwind Sect's leader. I underestimated you. It's my fault."Zada Gustav of the Stormwind Sect was a legend in the northern martial arts world. He was infamous for his ability to lull opponents into underestimating him. He had an unassuming appearance, average build, and a demeanor that was indistinguishable from that of an ordinary man. However, those who underestimated him often met a brutal end.According to documented records in the martial arts world, no less than a dozen Master Level fighters had met their demise at Zada's hands. This earned him a chilling moniker—the Master Harvester. So, when Micah heard Zada's name, his face contorted in horror."What do you mean it's your fault? You're to blame, but what about us?" Clement yelled at Micah. Due to Micah's arrogance,
"If you lose, Ms. Cartwright and the Cartwright family's assets will belong to me." Brandon licked his lips and smiled sinisterly. "This is your chance to turn the tables. Two against one gives you high odds of winning. You'd regret not taking it." Clement warned, "Don't fall for it, Ms. Cartwright. I see it now. This guy is cunning. Ever since we walked in here, we've been playing right into their hands."Brandon sneered, "Since you've caught on, you might as well accept the inevitable. "You're right. It was my plan all along. But now that you know that, what can you do about it? Since resistance is futile, why not surrender?"He turned to Helen and continued, "But I care for beautiful women. "Ms. Cartwright, join me, and I promise you can live in luxury without lifting a finger. Just enjoy the good life!"Brandon's ambitions extended beyond the Cartwright family's assets and influence. He wanted Helen too. What a devious and calculating man! He may be young, but his cunnin
"Mr. Henderson!"Upon hearing that familiar voice, Clement and his men were momentarily stunned before they burst into wide smiles. Similarly, Helen's face lit up in excitement too.Woody had arrived!Just moments ago, Helen had nearly given up hope."Who the hell are you?" One of Brandon's henchmen arrogantly pointed at Woody, spewing insults, "Who do you think you are, meddling in my boss's business? You must have a death wish!"Suddenly, a powerful force hit the man's chest and sent him flying. Then, with a crash, he smashed onto a table, shattering the marble surface. By the time he hit the ground, he had gone completely still.Was he... dead?Not only were Brandon and his men shocked, but even Clement's gang was equally as stunned.No one even saw Woody make a move. So, how did the guy die?Woody stepped into the bar, and only then did everyone notice a stunningly beautiful woman following closely behind him, her allure beyond words.What a beauty!Brandon's eyes widene
Brandon was furious. He couldn't believe that Woody had dared to ignore him! Clement arrogantly chimed in, "Listen carefully. "He's Woody Henderson! You once said that Mr. Henderson was our biggest support, and you were right."His men straightened their backs and puffed out their chests, their morale significantly boosted.Brandon sneered. "You Cartwrights really have got no taste. Relying on a greenhorn like him only proves that Tiusto City has no real men left!"Woody's sharp gaze swept over Brandon. "Who are you calling a greenhorn?"Brandon was startled by Woody's piercing look and immediately felt embarrassed and angry upon catching onto the implication behind his words.Brandon was at least five years younger than Woody. If anyone was the greenhorn here, it was Brandon. So, how dare he mock someone for immaturity when he himself was the younger one?The sheer audacity!Not once in his life had Brandon been treated with anything but the utmost respect. He had never e
"Die!" As Zada lunged, his face twisted with rage.He couldn't even remember the last time he had to strike with such force. His past opponents had never been worthy. This one wasn't either, but Brandon's special instructions forced his hand.In an instant, a fierce wind rose. The terrifying air of a true master of martial arts filled every corner of the bar. The invisible shockwave pushed everyone back.One was attacking with full force, whereas the other was nonchalant. With age, experience, and level set aside, the outcome seemed obvious.Just as Brandon and his men assumed that the match was decided, something unexpected happened—Woody's slap landed squarely on Zada's face.The sharp, resounding slap echoed throughout the room. With a force that left everyone in disbelief, the once-invincible Zada was sent flying and even rolled through the air for several feet.Finally, Zada's body slammed into a wall.Most of those present were practitioners of ancient martial arts a
Brandon could never have imagined such an unexpected turn of events.Just moments ago, Helen and her people were in despair, unable to field a fighter after Micah's defeat. But now, it was Brandon who was at a loss.Zada was his strongest warrior, and if he couldn't stand against Woody, who else would dare step forward to face certain death?As everyone stared at Woody, their eyes were filled with fear. Micah, in particular, had initially looked down on Woody, believing he stood no chance.He had even hoped that Woody would lose, so the responsibility of failure could be shared.Then, he would be able to shamelessly argue that he had won one match and lost one, balancing out his performance and avoiding blame.But now, all Micah felt was awe. To defeat Zada with a single move showed the terrifying strength Woody possessed.Brandon took several deep breaths, trying to calm his racing heart. He forced a semblance of composure and said, "Consider yourselves lucky for winning the se
"Shit!" Micah scrambled up from the ground, pointing at Woody and loudly scolding, "You've caused a huge disaster! Do you even know who the Whales family of Kingsvale is? I can't believe you killed their son!"Brandon is their most favored child. Now that he's dead, we'll all be buried with him!"Woody cast a cold glance at Micah.From the moment he had entered the bar earlier, Micah had been lying on the ground like a corpse, looking severely injured and weak.But now, he had suddenly jumped up and was even loudly berating Woody. Clearly, he had been exaggerating his injuries."Is glaring at me going to change the outcome?" Woody calmly retorted.Micah grew more agitated as he continued, "Even if you didn't know Brandon, you should have realized his extraordinary status with a master of martial arts like Zada by his side."Killing Zada alone was enough to offend the Whales family! And now, you've cruelly murdered Brandon. Do you have any idea how much trouble you've stirred u
"I know I was wrong, Mr. Henderson. Please rest assured, I will truly mend my ways when I return."Woody expressionlessly said, "A person's nature doesn't change overnight. When someone makes a mistake, it's unlikely they'll truly learn unless they face the consequences.""Huh?" Mitchell's face instantly fell, and he soon took on a distressed expression. "Mr. Henderson, have mercy!""Break his leg so that he remembers his lesson," Woody instructed firmly.If it weren't for Mason's and Helen's sake, Woody wouldn't have spared Mitchell so easily.People like him were potential weak points that could be exploited by enemies. In essence, he was a troublemaker. Only by breaking his leg could Woody ensure some peace for a while.During such a turbulent time, Woody had to ensure that everything was under his control. Hence, vulnerabilities like Mitchell had to be dealt with."Understood, Mr. Henderson!" Naturally, such a task fell into Clement's hands."Mitchell, sorry about this, but
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.