It was a debt of blood. Sebastian's family might also be dragged into it and be wiped out completely."Oh? Sebastian offended the deputy sect leader of the Pinnacle Sect?" When Wensleydale heard this, his eyes shone slightly. The Pinnacle Sect was a large Sect who had Sword Towers' support. If he helped the Pinnacle Sect to get revenge, they might make an exception and let him join.At that thought, Wensleydale stroked his beard and began plotting. With his reputation in Steinberg, all he had to do was find Sebastian, and the latter would have no choice but to obediently do as he was told. Even if he was told to break both his arms and legs, would he be able to object? Wensleydale had lived a long life, and he had become very adept at bullying the weak. Besides, if he crushed a weakling like Sebastian, he might be able to get a huge opportunity. This excited Wensleydale greatly. "Gentlemen, why would you need to go and see an unimportant traditional medicine doctor? Let me d
Wensleydale had several apprentices, and there were many well-known figures among them. Although he had only called four of them, all of them were famous. They were all well respected among those of the Martial Arts Association, especially the senior apprentice. His name was Humphrey Tawson, and he was a retainer of the Steinberg Martial Arts Association. He was one of the few people within Steinberg who had the authority to kill. Wensleydale felt that the companions he had chosen were more than sufficient for dealing with a traditional medicine doctor.Perhaps Sebastian would faint from fear as soon as he saw Wensleydale's apprentices, and Wensleydale would emerge last and announce Sebastian's punishment to everyone. The more he thought about it, the happier he became. He hadn't expected to come across such a great opportunity this late in life. His four main apprentices all had a certain influence in Steinberg's Martial Arts Association. As soon as they received the call f
"Don't panic, Hans. This is nothing big, and I'll have a way to deal with it when the time comes. However, I'll always remember what you and Mr. Targery Senior did today," Sebastian said solemnly. Eugene was standing guard at the door. He also got agitated and rushed inside the convenience store. He grabbed Sebastian's arm and said, "Mr. Ballard, if you don't leave now it will be too late! They've reached the mouth of the street! Hurry up and go!" Sebastian smiled faintly and pulled them down. "Gentlemen, this is nothing. I'd like to see how impressive this Wensleydale fellow is!" Rose had rushed back to the convenience store after taking Madeline and Whitney to the hospital. She arrived just in time to hear the conversation between Sebastian and Hans. She clasped her hands behind her back and looked in the direction of the door. "Mr. Ballard, who's outside?" There were thugs surrounding the convenience store in a dark mass. All of them carried machetes, while some of them even
Sebastian sipped on his tea. He grinned and answered, "I'm Sebastian. How can I help you two?"Humphrey laughed coldly at Sebastian and said, "You've offended someone you shouldn't have. You will pay the price for your arrogance today. My mentor, Mr. Flumen, wants you to break your arms and legs and kneel as we leave. You must also apologize to the senior practitioners of martial arts!" The middle-aged man standing next to Humphrey looked arrogant as he stood with his hands behind his back. He looked smug and occasionally glanced at Rose, who was beside Sebastian. "You have three minutes to say your last words. Mr. Flumen has limited patience. If you miss the time, you'll have to bear the consequences!" the other middle-aged man said coldly. "Bear the consequences?" Sebastian put down his teacup and frowned as he looked at the three men.Humphrey said triumphantly, "Are you scared now? It's too late! However, Mr. Flumen did say that he's heard of how popular you are with the la
The other middle-aged man scoffed. "Oh? Really? Are you saying that you've cleared the streets?" Sebastian turned to look at Zane. Zane hurried over to the door and looked outside. He said, "Seb, they really have cleared the streets. Apart from the lackeys of Mr. Wagner and Mr. Targery Senior, there isn't a single person outside.""Oh good." Sebastian suddenly raised a hand to slap someone. When Humphrey and the other middle-aged man saw that Sebastian was attacking all of a sudden, they moved to retaliate. However, all they saw was a dark shadow, and they both got slapped simultaneously.Sebastian hadn't used a lot of force, but it still sent them flying backward. They fell down the steps outside the convenience store.The two of them scrambled up on their hands and knees and stared dazedly at Sebastian, who had walked to the door.How had he hit them? Wasn't he a traditional medicine doctor? Why was he so powerful?Rose and Hans had come to the door with Sebastian.As Seb
"What consequences?" Humprey laughed coldly and asked, "Can't you see that there are many senior members and famous people here? I'll tell you. If you don't listen to us, we'll trample your convenience store!"The others quickly chimed in. "That's right! Flatten his convenience store!""Ballard, a blood debt must be paid in blood! When you killed Mitchell, you never imagined that such a day would come, did you?""Sebastian, today's the day when we settle the score with you!"Below the steps, Steinberg's local elders yelled angrily at Sebastian as they pointed at him.They weren't trying to avenge Mitchell. Conversely, their positions had become higher because Sebastian had killed Mitchell.It was just that Sebastian hadn't only killed Mitchell. He had also caused the practitioners of martial arts to lose the privileges they had originally had. After Sebastian killed Mitchell, he had made a statement that was tantamount to warning all the martial arts practitioners of Steinber
Sebastian's expression turned slightly colder. He stepped forward and was beside Zane in an instant. He pulled Zane behind him."You were the ones who hit him, weren't you?" Sebastian asked, looking at Wensleydale and Humphrey.Wensleydale's lip curled. "So what if I did? I hit him! What are you going to do to me?"Humphrey said disdainfully, "Ballard, he should be honored to be hit by my mentor! I don't mind telling you that my mentor represents the entire ancient martial arts community of Steinberg! I can cut out your tongue for that attitude!"Sebastian turned and comforted Zane. He told someone to help Zane back to the door.Then he turned to Wensleydale and Humphrey and said, "Cut off the hand that you used to hit him with, and I won't pursue this further. Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead." Sebastian's voice was clear and forceful.The members of the Martial Arts Association were surprised. Even Wensleydale was secretly shocked. Had Sebastian gone mad? How dare
Sebastian finished speaking and took a step toward Leon. Leon had been almost 40 feet away from him. However, Sebastian moved so fast that he left a trail of shadowy afterimages behind him. In an instant, Sebastian was back in his original spot, while Leon hurtled backward like a cannonball. His massive frame crashed into the members of the Martial Arts Association behind him, sending them sprawling. Leon landed heavily on the ground. When the crowd rushed over to check on him, they were horrified to see that his chest had caved in. Fragments of his crushed internal organs were scattered across the ground.Leon was dead. A wave of shock rippled through the crowd. They were aghast. Even Wensleydale hadn't seen how Sebastian had killed Leon. All he had felt was that Sebastian's figure had seemed insubstantial for a second. A heartbeat later, his apprentice had been sent flying, meeting a brutal end right before his eyes. "Sebastian! How dare you commit murder in public?" Wen
However, Kayden's rage was futile. Even the deacons beside him advised him in low voices not to try and issue a challenge. Otherwise, he was sure to end up in an even worse state.After settling the bill, the deacons helped Kayden into the elevator.Kayden was badly injured. Not only was he now disfigured, but he also had fractures of varying degrees in his shoulders and ribs. When he was brought to the hospital, despite being given three times the usual dose of anesthetic, he still let out bloodcurdling yells from inside the operating room. Amidst his screams, he swore inwardly that he would use all the connections of the Berkeleys to crush Sebastian completely!…Back at the restaurant, Candy sneered as her gaze swept over Sebastian. She had been with Kayden the entire time. Beating up Kayden was different from destroying the Lynches. The Lynches were also an elite martial arts family in Acorn City, but their status couldn't be compared to the Berkeleys at all.The Berke
"Mr. Berkeley, is it? It doesn't matter whether you're an heir, all adults must take responsibility for their words and actions," Sebastian said icily."Kill him!" Kayden shouted.He was convulsing with pain. Although the wounds on his shoulders weren't fatal, it was also the spot on the body with the least amount of flesh and the thinnest skin.Sebastian had pieced through his bones with that move, and it wasn't the kind of pain that an ordinary person could withstand. It was surprising that Kayden hadn't fainted from the pain.A few deacons from the Martial Arts Court immediately rushed in Sebastian's direction, but they were sent packing faster than they had come. One of the deacons was sent sailing through the air in Kayden's direction and landed heavily on top of him. In less than ten seconds, all five of the deacons were sprawled out on the floor, writhing. Kayden was pinned below the first deacon, unable to move at all. Sebastian stood up and walked slowly over to him.
Kayden might seem generous, but anyone could tell that he had been targeting Sebastian since coming in."Well! After all my years in Acorn City, this is the first time someone has refused to let me pick up the tab! You're pretty bold, aren't you?"Kayden went over to Sebastian's table and pulled up a chair, staring scornfully at him."You're just as bold." Sebastian put his knife and fork down and glanced fleetingly at Kayden."Want to know something, brat? There was once a very arrogant young guy who offended me with what he said. He's currently still in the ICU!" Kayden said threateningly."Like you said, that was in the past. It's got nothing to do with the present," Sebastian replied, grinning. "I admire how calm you are, brat. You bullied my woman, and now I'm sitting right in front of you, yet you're still so calm. Impressive! Maybe you don't know who I am."There was a fierce glint in Kayden's eyes as he spoke.Sebastian scoffed. "Whoever you are, what does it have to d
Sebastian and Nina arrived at the hotel restaurant for a meal, accompanied by Rocco."Mr. Ballard, please sit here," Rocco said, leading Sebastian to the best seat in the restaurant and shooting the waiter a look.He had instructed the chefs to prepare the food specially for Sebastian before they even arrived. Moments later, a dozen waiters served up beautifully plated dishes of food."Mr. Ballard, this was made specially for you and Ms. Nina by a top chef whom our hotel brought in from Janover. Please enjoy." Sebastian and Nina picked up their cutlery and put some food into their mouths. Nina nodded in satisfaction. "This poached fish is delicious!"Sebastian pointed to a plate of salad opposite him and said, "This salad is also very good!"At that moment, the restaurant doors opened and a large group of people streamed in.Kayden was at the head of the group, with Candy following closely behind him as they entered. The moment Sebastian had returned to Acorn City, someone
Back in Klane City, Javier had already heard one of Joaquin's attendants mention Sebastian, so he knew that Sebastian was someone even Joaquin had to show respect to. That person was now in Acorn City.It wouldn't be very suitable for someone of Javier's age to try and approach Sebastian, and they wouldn't have many common topics either. It was different for Kayden. They were both young men, and Kayden had a wide variety of interests. He knew what young people were interested in, which would make it easier for him to strike up a friendship. If they could get into the good books of someone as influential as Sebastian, they would gain an advantage over Joaquin. In the future, the Berkeleys could even have the ultimate authority in the whole of Boren. "Acorn City is in such a remote area. What kind of important figure would come here?" Kayden asked dismissively. Javier thought for a moment before asking, "Don't you think that someone who can make Joaquin humble himself is an im
Cohen bowed deeply to Sebastian as he spoke.Sebastian waved a hand dismissively and said, "It's alright, Mr. Gabbard. Mount Quiln is very dangerous, and that expert from a mystic sect has disappeared without a trace. "If you don't want to let more people become desiccated corpses, it'll be better to seal off the entrance to Mount Quiln and prevent anyone from entering!" Joaquin immediately said to Cohen, "Did you hear that? Starting today, Mount Acorn Martial Arts Court must send someone to seal off the entrance. No one is allowed to go in or out!""Yes, sir!" Cohen nodded vigorously.Joaquin was already being very lenient in not pursuing the matter further. The crimes that Cohen had committed were worthy of the death penalty. "Mr. Ballard, I've arranged for a hotel in Acorn City's central area. You should go and have a shower," Joaquin said ingratiatingly. He took Sebastian to the Aequor, a five-star hotel. The moment they entered, the attendants stood in two rows and bowe
Cohen looked rather troubled as he said, "I'm not sure how to say this, Mr. Ballard. Please come to the Martial Arts Court, and you'll understand!"Sebastian nodded slightly and said to Unus, "Let's go!"As Candy watched Sebastian walk off, she felt as if her heart had been torn apart.Sebastian was so powerful! Why hadn't he said so earlier?Didn't men like showing off their strength and power in front of women? Why had he kept hiding his powers from her?If she had known earlier about how strong Sebastian was, she wouldn't have thought twice about giving herself completely to him."What should we do, Ms. Candy?" one of her bodyguards asked. They could no longer live in that villa when over 100 people had died in the yard. They had to move as soon as possible. Clearly, the villa was now a cursed place.Candy hesitated for a moment before calling one of her best friends. …When Sebastian was invited into the Martial Arts Court, he saw over a dozen corpses at the entrance an
Unus finally stopped fighting with the Lynches and revealed his true form. A humongous snake with black scales and a dragon's head that was close to 300 feet tall reared up into the sky. His bloody maw opened gently, and a strong suction force immediately pulled everyone in the Lynch family."Huh? What's that?" Maclin almost wet his pants in fright. It was a dragon!However, upon closer inspection, something didn't seem right. Dragons had four talons, but Unus' true form did not have any. Its body was smooth and pitch black, but it had the head of a dragon. It looked as if a dragon had been grafted onto a snake, or the other way around.It looked very strange, and there was a cursed energy emanating from it that sent a chill down everyone's spine.Unus' slightly open mouth was like a strong vacuum. The apprentices of the Lynch family were all sucked up into mid-air before falling right into his mouth. In a moment of distraction, Bartemius was also sucked up into the air.
Daxton collapsed and lay on the floor, convulsing violently.In the blink of an eye, over half of the Lynches' apprentices had been swallowed up by Unus.Bartemius stared at Unus in shock. He had swallowed over 50 people alive. But why hadn't his stomach expanded at all?Both Calder and Maclin felt their hairs stand on end with fear. Based on his tongue, which stretched out for several feet, they could only surmise that Unus was some kind of snake.However, they had no idea what kind of snake would be so ferocious. The truth was that they were laughably wrong. Unus wasn't a snake at all. He was a Devora!Even if their mentor was there, he wouldn't have recognized something like that. After all, Devoras had only appeared three times in tens of thousands of years of history. The first time they appeared was when the six kingdoms had been united into one by the First Emperor.The second was during the time of the Nomad King, although it had been wrongly named as another kind of