"Mister Poole, please spare me! I just mean to get Missus Poole to wake up. I didn't mean to," Terrified, Doctor Chase fell onto his knees.He did not think much of the side effects of the adrenaline injections and he wanted to revive Gloria as soon as possible so that Vincent would reward him handsomely. Naturally, he could not possibly confess his true intention at the time, or Vincent would kill him right there and then.As the Southern King, Vincent would encounter no issue with killing a mere doctor."Vincent, that's enough. Doctor Chase helped me through the past two years. Since he didn't mean to make a mistake, just spare him," Gloria said."No way! This scammer doesn’t have any sense of morals and almost got you killed. I refuse to let him go!" Vincent gritted out furiously."Please! I was wrong! Please have mercy on me," Drenched in sweat, Doctor Chase pleaded."Vincent, just leave him alone. I'm fine right now. Why would you hold him here?" Gloria always had a gentle h
After lunch, Vincent sent Leon back to Cynthion Group.In the president's office, Cynthia stood from her chair when Leon stepped inside. "Leon, you came just in time. There’s something important that I need to tell you.""What is it?" Leon massaged his temple in confusion, feeling slightly light-headed from all the wine that Vincent made him drink at lunch earlier."My brother just called me, saying that he has leads on where to find wild Panax that has grown for five hundred years," Cynthia explained with a smile but was cut off before she could finish."Seriously? That's great!" Overjoyed, Leon immediately sobered.He reached the bottleneck of the Peak Meditation Phase and with a wild Panax that has grown for five hundred years, he could produce the Foundation Pill that could help him work past the bottleneck.He asked for Harvey's help earlier to search for the wild Panax he needed and the wait was worth it. Finally finding leads on what they needed, Leon was over the moon.C
Leon was merely a man and since he was single, he could not be immune to her charm.Before he knew it, Cynthia left a mark in his heart and as their relationship progressed, the two realized that they meant more than friends to one another even though they were not officially dating.So long as Leon agreed, Cynthia would happily become his girlfriend, but he knew that Iris remained to be the love of his life and he could not bring himself to accept Cynthia's feelings.Despite his reluctance, Cynthia was happy with their progress regardless.She knew that Leon was still recovering from the breakup with Iris and was in no rush to start a new relationship. She had the time and patience to wait until he forgot about Iris before she could slip in and replace Iris....A day before the auction, Cynthia drove Leon to Seacove City and the two selected a five-star hotel to stay the night.Inside the hotel room, Cynthia and Leon just settled down when a young couple came knocking on their
She was the daughter of the Doyle Family and while the Doyle Family was far from powerful compared to the Shear Family, Sandra was raised like a princess and had no respect for an assistant."Cynthia, allow me to introduce you to my boyfriend, Leonard. Leonard, this is my best friend from college, the daughter of the Shear Family, Cynthia." Sandra ignored Leon and pulled the young man behind her forward, before proceeding to introduce them."Miss Shear, I've heard a lot about your family. It's my pleasure to get to know you." Leonard smiled politely as he extended his hand to shake Cynthia."Oh, hello!" Still upset that Leon did not claim to be her boyfriend, Cynthia responded casually and ignored the hand extended toward her.Seeing how Cynthia was to Leonard, Sandra thought that it was because Cynthia was not aware of Leonard's background and explained, "Cynthia, Leonard's the son of the Hines Family, one of the most powerful families here in Seacove City.""Well, the Hines Fami
It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for him.If he managed to get Cynthia to agree to a partnership, he would have become the hero of the family that demanded respect and could potentially rise to a position of power."Well, I'll think about the partnership," Cynthia said hesitantly without giving a clear stance.While extending Cynthion Group's operation to other cities could be considered a good thing, the supply of Energy Nurturing Pills was hardly even enough to fulfill the demand in Springfield City alone, and supplying the pills to other markets would not be possible at this time.However, extending to overseas markets would happen sooner or later if Cynthion Group wished for a brighter future.Seeing how Leonard was her best friend's boyfriend, Cynthia decided that she could consider a partnership once Leon produced the second batch of Energy Nurturing Pills and handed over a portion of the supply to the Hines Family.Nonetheless, Leon was the chairman of Cynthion Group and
"Cynthia, Seacove City is famous for its scenery. You don't always get the chance to visit, so why don't I show you around? We can go for dinner later on." Sensing the tension in the air, Sandra interfered."Yeah, sure." The scowl on Cynthia's face eased. She plotted to travel with Leon alone so that they could go sightseeing together and Sandra's suggestion was precisely what Cynthia wanted.Afterward, the group left the hotel for sightseeing.A black racing car was parked in the hotel parking lot; it was a brand-new car that Leonard purchased with thousands of dollars.Though Leon and Cynthia drove to Seacove City, Leonard decided to show his hospitality by taking them out in his car instead."Kid, here's the car key. You're driving! I just bought his car and it cost a fortune so be careful with it, or you won't be able to compensate for it!" Leonard commanded, before tossing the car key to Leon."You're asking me to drive?" Taken by surprise, Leon stared at the car key in hand
Seacove City was situated next to the sea and was known to hold many beautiful sceneries and famous sightseeing spots.Sandra planned a sightseeing route in the system built into the car and the group traveled down the path through countless breathtaking sceneries. With Sandra as their tour guide, the group had a blast.However, Leonard followed Cynthia around to fawn over her the entire time as he focused on getting her to agree on a partnership.Sandra felt annoyed by her boyfriend's lack of manners and occasionally spoke to Leon out of courtesy, but since she did not know Leon well, the two did not have much to discuss and she only managed to say a few words to Leon.Cynthia saw everything and was extremely displeased.Not only was Leon the chairman of Cynthion Group, but he was also the man she fell in love with and she was upset that Leonard purposefully neglected Leon. She thought of working with Leonard out of her respect for her friendship with Sandra, but Cynthia decided
However, Cynthia was too distant and he could not rely on their friendship alone. Once Cynthia left the city, it would only be more difficult for him to strike a deal."Miss Shear, enjoy. I need to run to the washroom," Leonard said, before walking out of the room.As soon as he faced his back at the three, his smile dropped.The partnership with Cynthion Group meant the world to him as it determined if he would be able to rise to a position of power within his family.He was an ambitious man with a thirst for power and he refused to get his chance to escape.He had to make sure that she agreed to the partnership before Cynthia left Seacove City, no matter the cost.Once Leonard left, Sandra turned to look at Cynthia hesitantly. "Cynthia, Leonard wants to work with Cynthion Group. If it's possible, please agree to it for my sake."Leonard was her boyfriend and seeing how desperate he was to work with Cynthion Group, Sandra decided to speak to Cynthia in his place."Sandra, it's
"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