Connor’s heart almost exploded from those words! It was because of the terrifying look in Philip’s eyes when he said that! He had only seen this kind of look on Roger Clarke before! It was the kind of look that contained the domineering aura of superiority! “W-What do you want to do?” Connor stammered slightly as cold sweat dripped from his forehead. Philip chuckled, the smile on the corner of his mouth turning more chilling as he said, “In your eyes, I’m just a good-for-nothing who relies on the main family and my father. You don’t think I’m worthy of being the heir of the main family at all. But, how would you know about what I’ve prepared over the past seven years? You’ll see it soon, and I hope that when the time comes, you won’t be too surprised.” Hearing that, Connor’s heart twitched. When he saw Philip's profound eyes and confident smile, his heart thumped rapidly! What did Philip mean by that? Was he going to fight against the branch family alone? That was sim
Allen had heard all about the combat prowess of the old battle god of the branch family. The reason why the branch family had their current status was due to the existence of the old battle god. After Roger inherited the position of the head of the main family, he had always given way to the branch family because of the old battle god. However, unexpectedly, the fight ten years ago was actually Roger’s handiwork! No wonder the relationship between the branch family and the main family had been quite awkward over the years. “In that case, what should we do now? Just forget it?” Allen was very indignant. Connor frowned. After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Tell Gareth to hold off the plan for now. We’ll see what Philip does next.” Allen nodded. That was the only way for now. Connor was also full of worries at this moment because he kept thinking back to Philip’s words earlier. What other arrangements did he have? … Philip left the hotel where Connor and the othe
Fennel was rarely solemn and said in a serious tone, “I can’t see through this person either. There are not many rumors about him. He’s very low-key and mysterious. When your father fought against the five pavilions and the consul of the Nonagon in the seventh zone back then, he was the only one who came out unscathed. The other four pavilion masters were severely injured and even the consul was trapped in the seventh zone. However, that man’s strength has been unstable ever since. He only recently recovered, and his strength has reached a higher level.” Philip’s eyes twitched as he frowned. It seemed that another extraordinary character had appeared. “How strong is he compared to Fulton?” Philip asked. Fennel thought for a moment and said, “I can’t be sure. The Dragon Pavilion Master rarely makes a move. As far as I know, that was the only time he fought. Based on the situation in the Nonagon today, the Dragon Pavilion Master should be on par with Battle God Hash. As for whether
Fennel saw the hatred and anger in Philip’s eyes. He got up to comfort him. “Don’t be too anxious. We have to take our time with many things. Looking at it now, your mother’s accident is a conspiracy, but we still have to thoroughly investigate the people playing this game.” Philip naturally understood and nodded. Then, he asked, “By the way, are things ready?” Speaking of this, Fennel smiled and said, “I’m here about this. Come with me.” After that, Fennel held his head with both hands and swaggered out of the hotel while whistling. Philip quickly followed. On the way, he called Wynn to tell her that he was dealing with some personal matters and would be back later. Then, he called Ethan and asked him to protect Wynn for the time being. Only then did he and Fennel get into a black Cadillac and leave Uppercreek. They took the winding mountain road. Almost an hour later, Philip and Fennel arrived at a hidden garrison somewhere in the mountains. It was heavily guarded b
Philip looked at the green liquid reagent in the woman's hand and asked, “What is it?” The woman in the white research uniform smiled slightly and replied, “A test reagent that will fully activate the XD factor in your body.” Philip took that reagent and looked at Fennel. The other party nodded, and he drank it in one gulp. Instantly, the cold liquid entered his mouth, and a bitter taste surged. Then, Philip’s body reacted. Green spots appeared on his face, the location different each time. The blood vessels on his face also turned green. Immediately after, green markings also appeared on his neck and arms. The blood vessels in his entire body began to glow red before turning green. Suddenly! Philip felt something surging in his body, and that feeling became stronger and more intense with every passing second! He clenched his fists tightly as his body went taut. The veins on his forehead and neck wriggled like worms. It was a very shocking sight! At that moment, Ph
100%! Boom! The moment the value reached 100%, a red alert appeared on the electronic screen before it abruptly exploded! Crackle! In an instant, all the instruments in the entire research room burst into pieces! All the researchers were crouching on the ground at that moment. In the room, only Fennel rushed over and grabbed hold of Philip who had fallen from a high altitude. Fennel’s expression had long been replaced by shock. He never expected that the XD factor level in Philip's body to actually reach an unprecedented 100%! A perfect fit! He was the chosen one! … At the same time, due to the abnormal changes that occurred in the research room here, an invisible energy fluctuation had rushed from the research room to the outside world. This energy fluctuation was accurately captured by several satellites in space! In the most closely guarded energy analysis research room in the Nonagon building. At this moment, it was already full of people! Even the f
Behind the canyon was a large circular area with a building that resembled an ancient altar in the middle. The altar was carved with all kinds of obscure and incomprehensible ancient runes. The altar had nine steps, and the center of the altar was a huge round slab. This stone slab looked like something out of this world, ancient and profound. It was a little tattered but the obscure and mysterious symbols on it were like a series of inscrutable murals, conveying something to the world. There were carvings of characters from myths and stories known to modern people, as well as many patterns and symbols unknown to the modern world. There were even some figures and architectural groups that had never appeared in history. At this moment, the altar suddenly swayed a few times, causing an avalanche on the surrounding snow-covered mountains. Then, cold laughter full of resentment sounded in this empty area. “Haha! Good for you, Roger Clarke! So all your scheming was for him! Is h
“Purgatory on earth? How could there be progress without sacrifice? Human civilization has long since come to a halt for many years. If we rely on insects like them for development, it’ll take centuries before they break through the shackles of the first civilization! Wouldn't it be better to open that door and let the rules, civilization, and the power of that world baptize everyone? The survival of the fittest is the eternal theorem of this world! Even if you have the ability to protect this world and those stupid human beings, how long can you do that? You and I both know that the door will be pushed open sooner or later, so why can't we be the ones to push it open?” Under the altar, the voice became more arrogant and excited as it continued. “Roger, why don't you let me out now? Together, we can easily take control of this world by joining forces!” Thump! Suddenly, the walking can in Roger's hand struck heavily on top of that stone slab! He said solemnly, “You are making ex
“Philip's strength mostly comes from his very powerful pet rabbit. Although it's a monster beast, it's a force to be reckoned with. It isn't something anyone can deal with,” Hogster said with lingering fear. He could not forget how Rabbit had beaten Alain to a pulp. “Yes, the rabbit is a force to be reckoned with. You'd better not mess with it for no reason. I really wonder where such a powerful monster beast came from.” Alain seemed very steadfast, but he was already having a mental meltdown. However, he did not want to embarrass himself in public, so he gritted his teeth and hung on. The hooded man looked at Alain and sneered inwardly. He took out a pill from his pocket and handed it to him. “Take this or I’m afraid you’ll collapse soon.” He could notice Alain’s condition at a glance and knew he would not last long. “Forget it. I won’t hide it from you. In fact, the rabbit inflicted all these injuries on me. I wouldn’t be in this miserable state if the rabbit weren’t that
Although the strength of the test subject had increased, he was not highly valued at all because his talent was not affected and did not meet the guild’s requirements. “Okay, you may leave now. Your strength has improved, so make sure to practice hard and don’t let us down,” Alain said grandly, sending the other party away. He knew that this person was nothing but a loser. The guild member who was the test subject had no idea how pathetic he was. Instead, he looked at Alain with excitement and gratitude. Hogster swallowed the potion without hesitation. He quickly felt the changes in his body as if he had become very powerful in just a few seconds. Hogster looked at the hooded man in surprise. He never thought that he could become so strong. “Wow, this is amazing!” Hogster was shocked by this unexpected outcome. His lack of self-esteem was quickly replaced with brimming confidence, and he even had the urge to mess with Philip. In his opinion, Philip was nothing special. Now
“Don’t worry, I mean no harm. That thing is quite good.” The silly member took the potion nervously and looked at Alain expectantly. “Sir, I think I’m getting stronger!” The silly guy showed off his strength excitedly. Alain stepped forward and examined the guild member curiously. Sure enough, his strength had increased. Alain found the increase in strength quite incredible. Moreover, he did not find any side effects on the other party, which was the most surprising. This potion was amazing beyond anyone’s imagination! Alain was very excited and wished he could take it too. “I believe you should know the value of this potion. Just win the competition and stop worrying about the rest.” Alain and the hooded man stepped aside to discuss offering the boys and girls. Hogster was taken aback to hear them. The two quickly reached an agreement as they knew how unethical this transaction was. “Father, you actually agreed to his request! Aren't you afraid that it’ll be expose
By taking the potion, a person could increase their overall strength, and there would be no side effects. It was a miracle potion, indeed. Alain was stunned to hear that. He felt that the hooded man was bragging. How could there be such an amazing potion? “Are you serious? It can’t be that simple.” Alain took the potion from the other party and sized it up, wondering if he should trust this thing. “If you don't believe it, you can give it a try. I don’t mind. You have many people under your command anyway. You can choose to use them as a test subject.” The hooded man was quite cold and aloof in both his actions and speech. Alain nervously clenched the potion tightly. “In that case, I’ll give it a try. Let me find someone.” Alain did not fully trust the hooded man’s words. In his opinion, it was better to play it safe. Who knew if anything would happen? He was nervous about giving something like this to his precious son. At this time, a guild member who was not highly valu
“I won’t be joining your guild, but I don’t mind being a spectator. At least I can watch the fun. I know that you’re quite strong, so you don’t need me. As long as nothing unexpected happens, I don’t think you’ll face a problem.” Philip smiled indifferently, quite confident that nothing much would happen. The overall strength of the Celestial Palace had improved significantly, so they really had nothing to worry about. Jamie was relieved to hear that. In that case, he could rest assured.… The guild competition officially kicked off, and everyone was ready to battle it out. The battles were not something that simply required strength to resolve. Occasionally, the competitors required tactics too. As Alain was feeling anxious, his reinforcement finally arrived at the scene. The hooded man turned up with some potions, ready to carry out his task. “Hey, you’re finally here. I thought I wouldn’t see you again.” Alain was worried. He knew that he was in a precarious situati
“Father, what happened to you? Don’t scare me!” Hogster sat by Alain’s bedside and asked in a panic. Hogster would not have been worried about Alain in the past, but things were different now. They were facing various crises. Without his father to take care of things, they would be doomed. Alain coughed violently and fumbled around for some healing pills before stuffing them into his mouth. The pills were not useful for his injuries but could at least relieve his pain. After Alain took the pills, Hogster hugged him excitedly. “This is great! I thought you were about to drop dead.” Alain almost died in anger over his son’s remark. “Hogster, you have to take part in the competition on behalf of the guild. This is the best chance for you to become stronger. You’ll make a name for yourself if you do this.” Alain held Hogster's hand and placed all his hopes on him. Hearing that, Hogster said awkwardly, “Father, although I’m quite strong, you can’t do this to me! How am I suppose
The rabbit had a very expressive face as if it was watching Alain make a fool of himself. “You’re quite the smooth talker. If you have more words of encouragement, let’s hear them.” Hay dangled from Rabbit's mouth, and he seemed disdainful. Alain seemed conflicted at the sight of Rabbit and felt like he was looking at Philip instead. “Why are you here?” This rabbit was weird, and no one could control it. As far as Alain knew, the rabbit was famous in major cities and good at picking fights. “Of course, I’m here to teach you a lesson. Do you think I traveled this far to buy you a meal?” After saying this, Rabbit jumped up and kicked Alain, who started spitting mouthfuls of blood. Alain was strong in his own right, so there was no way he would be helpless against an attack. However, he simply could not resist Rabbit and could only suffer a beating. The guild members in the surroundings closed their eyes, feeling sorry for their guild leader. No one thought they could win th
It seemed that Alain had overestimated his importance. “Hey, wait a minute. Don't be so hasty. I just want to think about how to make things better. You should know that things are not as simple as you think. If I agree so easily, others might target me.” The hooded man sneered inwardly at Alain’s flattering appearance. He knew that Alain was probably trying to bargain with him. “I thought you wouldn’t consider it, but you seem quite willing to work with us.” The hooded man smiled calmly as if mocking Alain from the bottom of his heart. Although Alain was being ridiculed, he could not say a word. The hooded man held the reins, so Alain had no choice but to obey. “I don’t mind this cooperation, but we need to plan this thoroughly. If you can help my guild to make a comeback in this competition, I can agree to your condition. Since you found me, you should know the trouble my guild is facing right now. Philip and his people are messing with us, and the Celestial Palace is keepi
Alain was a smart man and quickly grasped the key point. It seemed that this man was here to help him. “Tell me what you want. Stop wasting my time. If you’re here to help me, let’s have an open discussion.” Alain was no longer nervous and stared at the other party calmly. Hearing that, the hooded man smiled smugly. “I know that your guild is facing a crisis. I can help you with that. I can get rid of all your problems and also ensure that your guild scores victory. Although I can't guarantee that you’ll win the championship, taking one of the top spots won’t be a problem.” The hooded man spoke calmly as if he was confident that Alain would agree. Sure enough, Alain was expectant to hear this man’s offer to help him. At a moment of crisis, it was every man for himself. Right now, no one was willing to help him or lend a helping hand. Alain thought that this was too much of a coincidence. “There’s no such thing as a free lunch. What do you want in return?” Alain knew that