After all, no matter how many martial arts experts there were in an organization of assassins like the Slaughter Gods, they could never measure up to a proper sect.Besides, the Sword Towers was one of the most prestigious sects, and they were on the same level as that of the Warrior League."Oh? There are very few people who would still be alive for so long after offending the Slaughter Gods. It seems that he has an interesting background." There was a sudden, sharp gleam in Roy's rheumy eyes."That wouldn't be strange. In my opinion, he must be part of one of the mystic martial arts sects, and it's very likely that he's from one of the most prestigious sects. He's probably just been confined to the city until now."How could a third-rate organization of assassins like the Slaughter Gods be any match for someone like him?"Brendan scoffed disdainfully, adding, "If it had been Ethan, the Slaughter Gods would probably already be history."He didn't mean to belittle the Slaughter G
Roy's expression relaxed slightly upon seeing that Brendan had relented. At that moment, a maid who was carrying tea accidentally spilled it on him."Mr. Sloane Senior, I… I didn't do it on purpose," the maid said fearfully.Roy looked down at his suit and smiled faintly. "It's alright. We're not saints. Everyone's bound to make a mistake sometimes. I know you didn't mean to do it."The maid breathed a long sigh of relief.However, Roy suddenly flicked the paper fan he was holding. There was an icy flash, and the maid's legs were sliced off at the knee."Although none of us are saints, that is no reason for you to make mistakes as you wish." Roy's gaze sharpened as he said to the black-clad men waiting outside the door. "Drag her out and cut off her hands."The maid didn't even have time to plead for mercy before she was dragged outside by two black-clad men.Roy only stood from his seat when it was late at night, and he gazed out at the night sky through the window."Sebasti
"My lord, shall I go with you? I might be able to help," Lyanna said, smiling as brightly as a flower."Well…" Sebastian's brow furrowed tightly. He intended to prevent her from doing so.However, Rosalie was delighted with Lyanna's courteous behavior, so she interrupted before Sebastian could finish. "Sure! One more person means that we'll have more strength. Let's go, hurry!"Rosalie took Sebastian's arm and walked toward the car.Lyanna's footsteps were very light, and she got into the passenger's seat as quickly as a whirlwind. Rosalie couldn't help turning to look at Sebastian in shock. "She… she's Mike's apprentice and has some basics in martial arts," Sebastian explained casually.Rosalie nodded slightly. After getting into the back seat with Sebastian, she said to the driver, "Hurry, drive."As the car drove into the neighborhood of villas in the western suburbs of Sunway, Lyanna's expression changed slightly. Her brow wrinkled as she said, "There's death energy!"Se
Rosalie led Sebastian and Lyanna to the villa next door.The entire row of villas belonged to Norman, and he had moved next door with his family after Lorcan Croydon suddenly lost his mind.When the doorbell rang, a maid hastily opened the door."Martha, is Mr. Nichols Senior at home?" Rosalie asked politely."Yes, Mr. Nichols Senior is waiting for you. Come with me," Martha Wendley said. She led Rosalie and the others into the study.Norman was pacing back and forth, looking extremely agitated.Technically, he was already retired, and he had passed on all his properties and assets to his descendants. However, he had gotten restless lately and had a discussion with Oliver, after which he decided to accomplish something glorious once more.He had then contacted Lorcan. He was planning to join forces with Croydon Group, which was planning to establish itself in Dramon. They had big plans for Sartvale.Oliver also intended to let Rosalie make a name for herself, which was why he h
Norman was still hiding the news. He couldn't let the world know that something had happened to Lorcan in Sartvale, because the effects of it would be huge. Even the authorities were keeping it under wraps, and they had a strict blockade on all news of the incident."Why is it like that, Sebastian?" Rosalie was trembling with fear.She had only heard that Lorcan had gotten a strange kind of condition which made him bite everyone he saw, and only on the neck.She had never imagined that the people he bit would end up with such ghastly wounds."Don't worry, it'll be fine." Sebastian comforted Rosalie.The truth was that Sebastian was also a little baffled. Norman's wound didn't look as if he had been poisoned, nor was it an ordinary wound. What was that black pus?"Mr. Nichols Senior, shall I ask your sons to come back?" Martha asked tearfully."Shut up! Why would you tell them to come back? Do you want them to see me in this state?" Norman waved a hand impatiently at Martha.M
Rosalie would rather watch Norman die than have anything happen to Sebastian."Don't worry, I don't want to die yet. Come on, let's go and have a look," Sebastian said. He turned and said to Norman, "Mr. Nichols Senior, wait here."Norman looked worried as he watched Sebastian and the others leave."My lord, there must be a spiritual medium in that Croydon's body!" Lyanna warned as they walked outside."Do you mean that we can achieve the desired effect if we cut off the spiritual medium?" Sebastian asked, frowning. Lyanna nodded and said, "Of course. However, cutting off the spiritual medium will have the same effect as subduing it, the way you did to me."That was what Lyanna was most worried about. Back then, she had already lost more than half her ghostly energy. What Sebastian was about to face was completely different from her.It was in a totally different league.Sebastian nodded slightly, showing that he knew what the situation was."Rosalie, you won't be able to tak
"Are you alright, Mr. Zacher?" Alec asked in concern as he hurried up to Cecil.Cecil used a handkerchief to staunch the wound on his head as he said, "It's nothing big.""If you say so," Sebastian said, unable to suppress a smile."Hmph!" Cecil's gaze swept coldly over Sebastian as he said, "I don't have time to bicker with you, young man. Watch me subdue that thing inside, and then I'll come and settle the score with you!"Watching as Cecil was about to squeeze into the crowd while still clutching the wound on his head, Sebastian tried to stop him. "Mister, let me give you some advice. You must not go in. You're injured.""Hmph!" Cecil glanced dismissively at Sebastian and asked, "Are you too scared to even step through the door, young man? That thing is on the second floor!"Cecil swaggered into the villa.As soon as he set foot in the villa, a bone-chilling cold made him pause. He was startled. The cold he felt was different from the cold of the weather. It was a terror that
Cecil wasn't powerful enough to see the intense dark energy. Only people at Sebastian and Bartholomew's level could sense it."Please move aside," Sebastian said, pushing Cecil gently.Cecil turned after hearing Sebastian speak. He scoffed and said, "Would a brat like you dare to step forward? Even I suffered greatly just now!"Cecil felt that Sebastian was just a reckless young man who didn't know his own strength.Bartholomew turned and noticed Sebastian. "Young man, the thing inside is very difficult to handle. Quite a few young people got bitten just now," he said seriously. Sebastian nodded slightly and said, "Thank you, sir. However, I've always been tough, so I'd like to go up and see."Bartholomew's expression darkened at Sebastian's words, and he said, "Young man, you shouldn't speak so boldly. I'm saying this for your own good.""You are much too reckless and arrogant. Even I wouldn't dare to speak so boldly in front of Mr. Haye!" Cecil huffed coldly.Alec was shiver
Rexton's pupils constricted, and the muscles in his face twitched. He stared at Samson with a wary look in his eyes. He and Samson were two minor stages apart. It was no laughing matter. If the two of them began to fight, Rexton would be sure to die if he didn't have any external assistance."What's the matter? Are you scared?" Samson sneered as he asked in a cold, accusatory tone. That flipped a switch in Rexton's head. His expression changed instantly, and he turned a fierce look on Samson. "Afraid?" he asked through gritted teeth.As he spoke, Rexton seemed to make up his mind. He slowly reached into his pocket and took out a pale blue paper charm, which looked thicker than usual.The paper charm was oppressive to look at. Sebastian instinctively sensed a threatening energy approaching!Even Samson looked wary when he saw the paper charm."Uncle Rexton, this is a Soulcrush Charm. Great Uncle Arnaud has clearly said that no one in the Ballard Estate is allowed to use spiri
Sebastian immediately felt the pressure around him drop. The feeling of being pinned down disappeared as well."How dare you—"Before Rexton could finish, a shadow flashed past him, and Samson popped up right in front of him.Samson stuck out his finger as if it were a sword and tapped him on the chest. Although Samson hadn't used any strength, Rexton could see the murderous look in his eyes. There was a dot of scarlet light that swirled around Samson's finger. A crimson rune was gradually appearing, and there was a chilling, murderous sensation in the air. Sebastian gasped. He had finally realized how the mystic spells should be used, and he was in awe. It wasn't that Sebastian was unable to do it. It was just that up until then, he had only seen the mystic sect apprentices of the secular world. Perhaps their understanding of how to use mystic spells was too superficial, which was why Sebastian's perception had also been affected.Realization only dawned on him when he saw
At Rexton's roar of fury, everyone turned to look at Samson, who was still standing there quietly without moving."A traitor? Murder?"There was finally a flicker of emotion on Samson's face. A sudden glimmer of light flared in his eyes, which had been devoid of life for a long time."Rexton, you know very well how your father died!"As Samson spoke, he walked toward Rexton with a steady step as he said, "I admit that I've wronged Sebastian and his mother. I was just too soft-hearted back then. That's why I believed your lies and tried to keep the big picture in mind for the Ballards, but look at how you've treated me!"There was suddenly a cold glint in Samson's eyes, and he said in a thunderous tone, "You set up a series of traps and tried to kill and torture my wife and son!"You pursued them until the ends of the earth! If my mentor hadn't rescued Sebastian, do you think he'd still be alive today?"Did you just accuse me of murder? Did you ever think of the fact that we're f
Sebastian felt his blood boiling.Although he had once hated Samson because of how he had kicked Sebastian and Isabella out of the family, Samson was still his flesh and blood!When he saw how Rexton was mocking and humiliating Samson, Sebastian felt extreme fury.However, the restrictive force around him was just too strong. Even though he used every skill he had ever learnt, he still couldn't get out of the Skylock Spell's restriction. He could only watch them be smug and arrogant.At that moment, a young man in the crowd suddenly gave Sebastian a resounding slap and said coldly, "It's been ten years! This day has finally come for you and Samson!"If your mother hadn't caused a huge fuss here, my grandfather would never have died! Today, I am going to let Samson get a taste of what it's like to have a family member die in front of him!"The man suddenly pulled out a three-foot-long sword from behind his back. He thrust it at Sebastian's chest.Sebastian couldn't even move a
"Sebastian, I was only planning to ask you to go and greet the elders," Rexton said. "Since you insist on doing things the hard way, don't blame me for being ruthless!"He put one hand behind his back as he fixed a sinister look on Sebastian. There was a murderous tone in his voice as he spoke once again. "Even if you do have some skills, those basic moves aren't even worth looking at here!"As Rexton finished speaking, several youths from the Ballard family stood in the four main directions, respectively. They were all holding a blue paper charm that even Sebastian had never seen before. They began to form a seal. "Seal off the sky and lock the earth!" the four men boomed simultaneously before tossing the paper charm into the air!In a flash, the four blue paper charms disappeared into thin air. Countless silver bolts of light rushed up to the clouds with the four of them at the center of it!Right after that, the silver bolts of light weaved together to form a huge net. Countle
"Stop talking!" Rexton said angrily, cutting off their discussions. He then turned to look at Sebastian and said, "Sebastian, as a junior member of the family, you should be polite. Since you're back, come with me and greet your elders!"Although Rexton appeared to be giving Sebastian a suggestion, the murderous look in his eyes and his commanding tone wasn't pleasant at all. Sebastian looked coldly at him and the people behind him. He huffed and asked icily, "What if I refuse?""What did you say?" Rexton's eyes turned cold, and he eyed Sebastian with an unpleasant look on his face.Among the people behind him, four men walked out. They stared fixedly at Sebastian, as if he were their sworn enemy. They had also taken up positions in the best spots to attack."Are you going to try to do things by force now? Fine. I'd like to stretch too!" Sebastian crooked a finger at them in a challenge."Where do you think this is? How dare you behave so recklessly here?" one of them yelled a
Although Sebastian could feel Samson's resignation so clearly, he was determined to find out where Isabella was now that he had met him.When he stepped forward to find out, a noise broke out behind him.There was the sound of footsteps hurrying toward them, and Andreas rushed into the yard, panting heavily. He said urgently to Sebastian, "Bad news! Someone's here to cause trouble! Sebastian, come to the family chapel with me and hide—"Before he could finish, the gates to the yard opened, and over a dozen figures rushed in. The man in the lead was also a middle-aged man in his 40s. Those behind him were almost all among the younger generation of the Ballards.However, all of them had murder in their eyes.It was obvious that the family members of these people had died in the battle that took place when Isabella had turned up to fight with the Ballards. They had come specially to pick a fight with Sebastian upon hearing that he had returned to the Ballard Estate."Well, if it i
Sebastian gathered himself and waved at Duo as he said, "You don't need to come with me. Just wait there!"He took a deep breath and walked quickly toward the detached house on the slope.When he found himself standing in front of the tall gate, Sebastian suddenly felt conflicted. He hesitated for a long time before pushing the gate open and walking inside.The courtyard was fairly neat and tidy, but the furniture was very crude. There was only a rickety wooden table and a few wooden chairs that had been mended many times.In the spot close to the wooden fence, there was a little flowerbed built with bricks, and flowers and plants in a variety of colors were planted there.Beside the flowerbed, there was a middle-aged man who was over 40 years old, with salt and pepper hair. He was staring fixedly at Sebastian. There was a worn look on his face, which didn't match his age at all. When Sebastian met his eyes, he was immediately surprised.It was Samson, the man who had kicked Se
Sebastian drew in a sharp breath and looked up at Andreas involuntarily.No wonder he had received news in the past about how Isabella had been seen at an unknown, great mountain.No matter how many people he had sent to do their best to search for her, there had been no trace of her at all.Sebastian now realized that Isabella hadn't been an ordinary person, either. After all, if she had been able to escape unscathed after causing a huge ruckus in the Ballard Estate, she had to be a top expert in terms of both her skills and the realm that she was in!"However, I was still young at the time. There are many things that I've only heard about. When you see Uncle Samson later, everything will become clear!"As he spoke, Andreas led Sebastian around a mountain ridge. At the foot of the mountain, there was a wooden house with a courtyard."Do you mean to say that my mother was also from an elite family of the mystic martial arts?" Sebastian asked, frowning. At that moment, all he want