"That's wonderful!" Iris beamed.She knew that Leon desperately needed the Angel's Fruit and a part of it was because he wanted to treat Albert's damaged Energy Sea Point.Not only did she convince Patrick to help with the marketing of the alchemical pills, but she also received news about the Angel's Fruit, and Iris could not be more excited."Iris, go ahead and inform Leon about the good news!" Damian smiled."Yeah. I'll call him right now!" Iris nodded and took out her phone to call Leon.Just then, Leon was focusing on treating Roanne and despite calling a few times, Iris's calls were unanswered."That's strange. Why isn't he picking up?" Iris was surprised, but soon realized what was happening.Leon called her once when he needed the thousand-year-old Ganoderma and though he did not explain much, she realized that he might be treating someone and was too occupied to answer her calls."That's alright, Iris. We have the news about the Angel's Fruit, anyway, so there's no hur
In the living room, Damian and Iris met with the eldest son of the Martells, Charlie Martell.He was in his late twenties and was dressed luxuriously; his prideful presence commanded respect and one could tell that he was a talented young man with just one look at him."Excuse us for the sudden visit, Mister Martell," Damian said politely.Though Charlie was younger than him, the Martells were far more powerful than the Scammells and Damian knew that he must remain respectful."It's alright, Mister Scammells. Please take a seat," Charlie smiled, before noticing Iris. When he saw how beautiful she was, his eyes lit up.As the eldest son of the Martells, he saw countless beautiful women in the past, but he never saw such breathtaking beauty and was enslaved instantly."Mister Scammells, who's this?" He snapped out of the initial shock and asked."Allow me to introduce my niece, Iris Young," Damian said."A relative of the Scammells? It's a pleasure to meet you!" Charlie stared at
"I'm sorry, Miss Young, but the Martells have great use for the Angel's Fruit and I'm afraid I can't sell it to you," Charlie said regretfully."I see," Iris was disappointed, but soon felt hopeful once again at what Charlie said in the next instant."However, since you asked so nicely, I don't have the heart to turn you down!" Charlie said."Really? Mister Martell, do you mean to say that you are willing to sell it to me?" Iris was surprised."Of course! Miss Young, to be completely honest, I've been captured by your beauty since the moment I first laid eyes on you and I'd very much love to befriend you! If you're willing to be friends, forget about buying it. I can just give the fruit to you!" Charlie said while he stared at Iris eagerly."What?" Iris's expression darkened.She was not a child and instantly realized what Charlie meant to say. Charlie was not offering the Angel's Fruit to her unconditionally to befriend her, but to pursue her. If she accepted the fruit, she woul
"What a proud woman! I like that! Let's see how high and mighty can you be once I claim you!" Charlie's expression darkened viciously as he watched the two left.He could tell that Iris desperately wanted the Angel's Fruit after their earlier exchange, and he decided that he could easily win her over with the Angel's Fruit as bait along with the power he held as the eldest son of the Martells....After leaving the Martells Mansion, Damian drove Iris back to the Scammells Mansion.On the way back, Iris was depressed due to her failed attempt of obtaining the Angel's Fruit."Iris, don't be upset. One failure doesn't mean anything! We'll take to Dad once we get back and with his help, we might just get the Angel's Fruit," Damian consoled her."Grandpa? Charlie Martel doesn't want to sell the fruit, so how can Grandpa help?" Iris asked in confusion."You don't know that! The Martells might be more powerful than us, we have our connections for running a business in the southern regi
"Grandpa, the Angel's Fruit is really important to my grandpa in Springfield City and Leon. Can't you think of something you can do to help us get the fruit from the Martells?" Iris pleaded."You want me to get the Angel's Fruit for Albert Young and Leon? Do you think that's possible?!" Patrick sneered.Due to his daughter, Priscilla's death, he resented both Albert and Gilbert. As for Leon, Patrick's impression of him could not sink any lower due to what happened with Cynthia.He reluctantly agreed to help with the marketing of the alchemical pills, and Iris took advantage of his compromise to ask for his help again in getting the Angel's Fruit for Leon and Albert, so Patrick was livid."Grandpa, I'm begging you," Iris pleaded."No way! If you want me to get the Angel's Fruit, I can help, but only if you agree to break up with Leon!" Patrick scoffed."That's never going to happen! I won't leave Leon!" Iris shook her head and felt annoyed that the focus fell on the relationship b
"What?" Patrick was shocked.He just promised to help Iris with obtaining the Angel's Fruit, and before he could act, Charlie came to visit.Patrick was completely caught by surprise; both Iris and Damian were confused as well as they tried to figure out why Charlie would visit the Scammells."Max, invite Mister Martell in!" Patrick commanded."Yes!" Max said, before leaving the room.Shortly after, Charlie strode in with a delicate gift box in his hands, followed by two towering bodyguards."Greetings to you, Elder Patrick." Charlie approached and bowed deeply."Hello, Mister Martell. Please take a seat," Patrick smiled and was impressed by Charlie's manners.After a brief exchange of pleasantry, everyone took their seats."Mister Martell, what brought you here?" Patrick cut to the chase."I fell in love with Miss Young after meeting her for the first time earlier, so I've come to ask for her hand in marriage," Charlie explained."What?!"Iris and Damian were both shaken t
"That's great!" Patrick beamed.He wanted Iris to leave Leon ever since he found out that Leon was dating multiple women at the same time.The fact that Charlie came to propose to Iris delivered Patrick with the solution to his trouble.Charlie was the eldest son of the Martells and Iris was a lady of the Scammells, so the two were a perfect match for one another.If the marriage was confirmed, not only would Iris be able to settle down with a good husband, the Scammells would be able to join forces with the Martells, and that would benefit the family immensely."No! I won't agree to it!" Terrified, Iris objected."Why not? Iris, Mister Martell here is modest and kind, and he loves you! Others would kill for a marriage proposal this good. You can't miss it!" Patrick deadpanned.Charlie remained polite and modest throughout his conversation with the Scammells and Patrick was impressed that he offered the Angel's Fruit as a gift."Grandpa, Leon is my boyfriend and I'll never marr
"Here you are, Leon! I'm so glad to see you!" Iris beamed and hurried over."Brat, are you Miss Young's boyfriend?" Charlie scanned Leon up and down with a scowl, before realizing that Leon was Iris's boyfriend."That's right. Who are you?" Leon stared at him sharply."I'm the eldest son of the Martells, Charlie Martell!" Charlie smirked smugly."You!" Realization dawned on Leon. He already learned from Iris through the phone about what happened in the Martells Mansion, but he was clueless as to why Charlie was in the Scammells Mansion."Iris, what's going on? What happened?" Leon turned his attention to Iris."He came to make a marriage proposal," Iris explained the situation briefly."What?!" Loen was both shocked and enraged.The Angel's Fruit belonged to the Martells and it was understandable that they did not wish to sell it to Iris. However, Charlie insisted on pursuing Iris and shamelessly proposed marrying her despite knowing she had a boyfriend.Such behavior was unac
"Miss Morrison, I would like to thank you for saving my life," Iris said as she approached Renee's bed. She meant to thank Renee for having saved her so narrowly from death during their encounter with one of Brahma's clones, which was why she lingered in Renee's room even after everyone left. "Miss Young, if you would truly like to return the favor, there is something you can do for me," Renee said, biting her lip as though what she was about to say was an excruciatingly difficult decision to make."What is it?" Iris asked, although she felt like she already knew what was the answer. "I would like to join you in being Leon's companions," Renee said with an expectant look. She harbored feelings toward Leon for some time now but refrained from competing against Iris and Cynthia, knowing there was no way she could win. However, she had an epiphany after her narrow escape from death and realized that there was so much more to life than competing with other women over a man. Therefor
"Nothing is impossible! It's high time you accept your fate, you old git! Take this! The Phoenix Sky Fist!" Leon merely scoffed at him. The next moment, he directed one last attack at Wulfric in the form of his most powerful move—the Phoenix Sky Fist, a sage technique belonging to the Heavenly Class!A cloud of pulsating energy charged straight toward Wulfric, without any mercy toward his cries of horror!Its sole intent was to destroy him and put an end to this battle!"No—" Wulfric let out a bloodcurdling scream as he watched, defenseless, as the Phoenix Sky Fist soared toward him. His first instinct was to leap out of harm's way, but Leon was far too powerful for him and anticipated this beforehand. Not to mention the Phoenix Sky Fist was one of the most powerful moves belonging to the Heavenly Class, and there was no possible way he could escape from its wrath.Wulfric's limp body only left a few feet off the ground when the Phoenix Sky Fist crashed into him, rendering his body
"Haha! I've finally attained the Saint State! Now it's time for you to die, you old git!" A glimmer of malice flashed through Leon's eyes. When he fixated his gaze on Wulfric's face, it sent a shudder down Wulfric's entire body, for Leon's eyes were like two pits of deep, dark, sinister hatred. "How cocky of you to say that, you twat! So what if you attained the Saint State? You haven't even got time to harness your powers yet, so you're no match for me! Take this!" Wulfric scoffed, taking no notice of Leon's threats at all. Then, without another moment's hesitation, he sent a powerful surge of energy pummeling Leon's way, intending to destroy Leon while his defenses were low!"He's right. So what if he's attained the Saint State? He can't even control his powers properly," the rest of the Chanters all agreed, and felt rather relieved by this. The glimmer of hope that ignited briefly within Pierre, Zach, and the rest was immediately doused after hearing the Chanters' words. Wulf
"Hahaha! This ends here—once and for all!" Wulfric broke out into a manic cackle of laughter upon seeing Pierre's defeat. The defeat of Pierre, Zach, and his two lackeys had no doubt instilled a newfound triumph in him, for the four of them combined were his greatest opponents thus far, and now that he rendered them powerless, there was no longer anyone in his way!Not even Leon, Percival, Alastair, or the rest of their comrades could defeat him! He and the Chanters would go on, unstopped, to dominate the world!One could only imagine his ecstasy at finally fulfilling his dream at long last!"All hail Master Chanter!""All hail Master Chanter!""All hail Master Chanter!" Aiken and the rest of the Chanters erupted into thunderous applause and cheers of sheer elation. "Oh no!""We can't possibly stand a chance!" Percival, Alastair, and the rest on the good side felt their hearts sink at the thought of their impending doom. Although they outnumbered the Chanters by a significant m
Gulp!Taking advantage of the moment, Leon decisively took out a Holy Spirit Pill and swallowed it. Initially, he intended to use an Essential Detox Pill to help Pierre, Zach, and the other two Semi-Saint State fighters counteract the poison. However, with Pierre injured by Wulfric and Zach along with the other two severely wounded and out of combat, even if he cured them, their side was still doomed to defeat.In this desperate situation, he could only take a gamble. He hoped that, with the breakthrough signs he felt in his martial arts bottleneck, the Holy Spirit Pill would help him break through the sage arts barrier or raise his power level to the Great Crossing Phase. This might be their only chance at victory."Mister Wolf, as long as there's life, there's hope. I'll try my best to hold off Wulfric. You must escape now and find a way to avenge us later."Pierre, enduring his injuries and the poison, stood up with a determined look on his face. He knew that their side was alre
"You're courting death!"Wulfric, enraged by Leon's fierce attack and the slaying of Central Boss, had no choice but to halt his assault on Pierre and the other three momentarily. He turned and unleashed a powerful palm strike, its overwhelming force aimed squarely at Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist.Boom!The collision between Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist and Wulfric's attack was explosive. In an instant, Wulfric's strike shattered Leon's Phoenix Sky Fist, and its residual force hurtled toward Leon."Not good!"Leon’s expression changed drastically as he rapidly tried to evade. However, with Wulfric's Saint State power level, evading was futile. No matter where he ran, he was unable to get out of the attack range. The residual force of Wulfric's true energy struck Leon, sending him flying and crashing heavily to the ground.Cough! Cough!As Leon hit the ground, a wave of intense pain surged through his chest, causing him to cough up two mouthfuls of blood. It was clear he suffered significa
Whoosh!Compared to Percival and Alastair's heavy hearts, Leon remained relatively calm. In the past, he killed Poisonwielder and specifically crafted a potent antidote, the Essential Detox Pill, to counteract Reaper's Breath.He happened to have a few dozen of these pills on him. Though Pierre and the others were poisoned by Reaper's Breath, as long as Leon could get the antidote to them in time, they still stood a chance to win.With this in mind, Leon did not waste any time. He stopped fighting with Central Boss, leaped up, and quickly rushed toward Pierre and the others to deliver the antidote."Leon, are you planning to run away? Well, do you think it's going to be that easy?" Central Boss misunderstood Leon's actions, thinking he intended to escape. Given how much he hated Leon, he was not going to let Leon get away so easily.Without a second thought, Central Boss dashed forward, resolutely blocking Leon once again. With Wulfric having reversed the situation and forcing Pie
"Pierre, you have pushed me to this! Since that's the case, don't blame me for what I'm going to do next! You all can go to hell!" Wulfric's expression turned grim when he saw the Chanter fighters in a dire and dangerous situation. He knew he had to end this battle quickly to avoid significant casualties among the Chanter descendants.Thus, he decided not to hold back. He waved his two hands, releasing two clouds of white mist that surged forward, engulfing Pierre, Zach, and the other two. The white mist transformed into a flurry of powder, like a shower of flowers, enveloping the four of them."What's this?""This is bad, it's poison!"Realizing the unusual nature of the white powder, Pierre and Zach were alarmed.Immediately, the four of them held their breath and swiftly retreated, trying to escape the range of the white mist and powder. Unfortunately, it was too late! The white powder and mist seeped everywhere, and being too close to Wulfric, they already inhaled a signific
"How dare a loser like you be so arrogant? I'll teach you to be humble!"Leon sneered contemptuously. Central Boss clashed with him twice before, each time ending with Central Boss being injured and fleeing. Thus, Leon did not take his attack seriously at all.Without hesitation, he pointed a finger and unleashed the Advanced Earth Class sage technique, Earthly Plunder. Sharp and fierce energy condensed at his fingertip, roaring as it met Central Boss's attack head-on!Bang!Leon's Earthly Plunder clashed solidly with Central Boss's Soul-Piercing Claw in a violent collision. However, unlike previous encounters, this time Leon's technique did not break through Central Boss's attack; instead, it was shattered by it!Not only that! The Dragon Pill he recently took did not fully manifest itself yet, so not only did Central Boss's Soul-Piercing Claw shatter Leon's Earthly Plunder but also sent him staggering back.Leon struggled to regain his footing, retreating three or four steps be