"The thing is," began the Southern Boss, his tone measured. "Arthur and August have now firmly concluded that Leon is the one responsible for plotting Yonas's demise. In three days, they will undoubtedly kill Leon to avenge Yonas. My suggestion is to wait those three days and let them tear each other apart. Wouldn't that be better?" The Grand Apostle hesitated, his face showing doubt. The Southern Boss shook his head. "I won't wait any longer! Leon is no fool and if he senses danger, he might very well escape from the Southern region. I can't let him get away." He did not want to wait three days, mainly because he feared Leon would flee in fear. Moreover, the true culprit behind Yonas's murder was Rodney, not Leon. Although Rodney's plan to frame Leon was flawless and left no clues, nothing in this world was absolute. If Leon were to discover even the slightest trace of evidence during these three days, it would be detrimental to Rodney and the Spears. In that case, it was be
"Uncle Angus, do you know how many people the Southern Boss has sent this time?" Leon regained his composure and quickly inquired.His overall strength reached the invincible level of Intermediate Almighty State, and even if the Southern Boss sent a few martial artists in the equal state, Leon was confident that he could handle it. "According to the information passed on by the fourth elder, the Southern Boss personally took action this time, and his entire force of skilled fighters from the Spears, including the Four Apostles and the Six Guardians, are on the move as well. They practically emptied their nest," Angus answered with a worried expression. "Emptied their nest? It seems that the Southern Boss is prepared to engage me in a battle to the death and leave me no way out!" Leon took a sharp breath, his expression darkening at the realization of how grim the situation was. He already deduced that Rodney was the true culprit behind Yonas's death. Now, not only did the Sout
"Well," Upon hearing Leon's rejection of the idea, Iris, Angus, and the others fell silent.Angus knew that Arthur and August still considered Leon the culprit behind Yonas's murder, and Leon was not able to completely clear his name yet. If Leon were to leave the Southern region now, not only would he abandon the foundations of Cynthion Group and Elegante Group, but he would also have no way to explain himself to Arthur and August afterward. "Leon, even if you don't want to leave the Southern region, at least find a place to hide for now. That's much better than staying here and getting yourself killed for no reason. If something were to happen to you, how are Cynthia and I supposed to live?" Iris clutched Leon's arm, her eyes reddening as she was on the verge of tears. She knew very well that if Leon were to face the Southern Boss head-on, he would undoubtedly meet his demise; whereas if Leon found a place to hide, he might just have a chance to escape this catastrophe. "Iris
"Uncle Angus, I've thought this through. Don’t worry about me. Please have faith in me and know that I'm going to be just fine," Leon consoled the others when he spotted the worried looks on their faces. "But," Seeing how Leon made up his mind, Angus and Yuri could only remain silent. Leon then turned his attention to Iris, Cynthia, and the others. "Iris, I plan to go up against the Southern Boss, and it can be quite dangerous. You need to take Cynthia and the others and hide with the Scammells for now," He said seriously. Since arriving in the Southern Region, after spending such a long time together, he already regarded Cynthia, Snow, and Ruth as family. With Iris added to the mix, these four women became his greatest vulnerability. Although he possessed numerous trump cards and had no fear of the Southern Boss, he knew that the father-son duo of the Southern Boss and Rodney were treacherous and unscrupulous in their actions, willing to resort to any means to achieve their go
"Fine. If you won't leave, then stay! But be careful and stand back later to avoid getting into a fight," Leon reminded them thoughtfully. "Sure." Iris, Cynthia, and the others nodded. They knew that they held little to no power and could not be of help, so they planned to stay alert and avoid getting in Leon's way. "Dad, what should we do now? The Southern Boss and Rodney framed Leon and even want to kill him now. This is far too much! You have to find a way to help him. We can't just watch as he, Iris, and the others die," Roanne said worriedly, turning to Angus for help. Angus sighed. "I understand, and I want to help him too, but our family is now divided, and your Grandpa Arthur won't be able to help him resist the Southern Boss, and that's the precise reason why the Southern Boss dares to make a move." He knew very well that if it were in the past and the Thompsons fully supported Leon, the Southern Boss would have no power over Leon. However, with both Arthur and Aug
"You are welcome, Mister Wolf! You've helped our family so much and I'm just doing my duty," Angus said with a smile. Angus was a grateful man and though he did not know why Leon insisted on facing the Southern Boss, he was determined to support Leon with everything he had to repay Leon's favor. Aside from all considerations, the Southern Boss was always an enemy of the Thompsons, and war was bound to break out eventually. Since confrontation was inevitable, Angus had no fear of the Southern Boss. Indeed, what he did not know was that the Southern Boss was plotting to murder both Angus and Yuri at the same time while pretending that he was only trying to get rid of Leon. By supporting Leon, Angus was helping himself as well without actually knowing it. Leon shifted the topic. "All right! Uncle Angus, let's prepare ourselves thoroughly before the Southern Boss arrives!" Afterward, Angus made arrangements and notified the fourth elder responsible for monitoring the Spears'
In the spacious courtyard of the mansion, Leon, Angus, and the others already formed their ranks, waiting respectfully. The Southern Boss and his group halted their steps about five or six meters away from Leon, Angus, and the others and both sides stood facing each other in confrontation. 'What an elaborate formation!' Leon and Angus thought as they glanced up, their hearts sinking. The skilled members of the Spears that the Southern Boss brought with him this time numbered at least forty to fifty, each one exuding a sharp and powerful aura; despite the old and wary appearance of the Four Apostles, their spirits shone brightly, and their presence calm and profound, emanating an extremely dangerous sense of oppression! At first glance, it was clear that they were not ordinary martial artists. "Leon, you didn't expect to see us again so soon, did you? You've got quite the nerve to wait here after learning that I led this group! Now, there's nowhere left for you to run. Prepare
"Hang on!" Seeing how the Southern Boss intended to harm Leon, Angus stepped forward and stood before Leon. "Angus Thompson, what's the meaning of this? Do you want to protect Leon and fight me?" The Southern Boss narrowed his eyes maliciously. He already planned to get rid of Angus and Yuri, so the fact that Angus stepped forward played in his favor. His action came to a sudden halt and he did not jump into action. "So what if that's what I'm doing? Mister Wolf is a friend of the Thompsons and he has helped us multiple times in the past! You'll have to step over my dead body if you wish to hurt him!" Angus declared with determination. "You? What a joke! If it were in the past, with Arthur around, I might have some reservations about the Thompsons. Since the first and second bloodlines of the Thompsons have parted ways, who are you to stop me from doing what I want?" The Southern Boss sneered and glanced at Angus in contempt. Amongst all the martial artists in the southern
"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