"I understand now, Ms. Steele. I'll get it done right away."The middle-aged woman looked quite excited. She had already made up her mind to inform Kingsley Manson, the strongest man in Iron Fist Guild, to teach Gideon a proper lesson.…Gideon, Waverly, and Qyra decided to go for a soak in the hot spring after their meal. This was Waverly's request. It seemed that she planned on showing off her figure in front of Gideon on purpose.After all, Gideon was still stuck in a cooling-off period before his divorce. In a month, he'd be a bachelor once again. Waverly needed to make some preparations in advance in order to plant a seed of romance in Gideon's heart. She still had feelings for him after all these years.When they were about to head toward the hot spring, Anna's phone call came through."Sir, when are you coming back? Ms. Mosley is still waiting for you!""Tell her to get lost.""What?" Anna seemed shocked. She had no idea that there was a discord between Gideon and La
"Ten-year memberships?"The manager, Thomas Roth, was stunned. The young man next to him was surprised, too. He said curiously, "Let's check it out. Only a handful of clients apply for ten-year memberships, and I happen to know all of them.""This way please, sir." Thomas was very respectful to the man.Rosette Springs was a business under the Walker family of Goldspire. The young man was the scion of the Walker family, Vincent Walker."Sir, my boss, Mr. Walker, and my manager are here."Gideon turned around at that moment.Vincent froze up instantly. He exclaimed, "Gideon Snow?""Oh?"Gideon racked his brains for a while. Finally, he remembered who Vincent was."It's you, Vincent. Long time no see.""Yeah… It's been a while, indeed."Vincent walked over and stuck out his hand. He and Gideon shook hands briefly.After that, he said in a friendly manner, "The upper crust has been buzzing about your return lately. I didn't believe the rumor at first. But wow, I didn't think
The moment the man walked into Rosette Springs, his presence attracted everyone's attention immediately.The front desk agent was so terrified that she summoned the security guards instantly. Even so, the man's ferocious demeanor was extremely intimidating.Even the leader of the security guards was wholly affected. He tentatively asked, "Sir, are you here to enjoy the hot springs? Or are you here because of other reasons?""I'm here to look for someone!""Who are you looking for, sir?"The man tossed a photo to the front. He stated, "The guy in this photo! Tell me which private room he's in!"The leader looked at the photo, soon recognizing the man as Gideon.Vincent had made small talk with Gideon earlier with the leader around, so the latter recognized Gideon right away.But high-end establishments always protected their clients' privacy. Also, the leader thought Gideon and Vincent were friends, so he felt that he couldn't possibly give up Gideon's information to the man.L
Giden asked, "Who sent you? Could you be from that Iron Fist Guild or whatever it's called?"Kingsley's expression darkened. He was the strongest fighter in Iron Fist Guild, and it was what had changed his life. Iron Fist Guild was his home. He wouldn't allow anyone to look down on it!"How dare you insult Iron Fist Guild? Very well, then. I'll break your bones one by one to teach you a lesson!" Kingsley laughed maniacally.Gideon sneered at him, looking disdainful. "How interesting! This Iron Fist Guild is quite domineering, isn't it? You want to get rid of me just because I refuse to join. Even world-class organizations aren't as unreasonable as you and your guild are.""There's no need to be reasonable with weaklings," Kingsley retorted."I agree." Gideon nodded. "You make a good point. That's why I don't need to be reasonable with you."Kingsley sneered. "You're all talk."Then, he darted toward Gideon, swinging a fist at his chest. It hurtled through the air.Gideon didn't
Gideon's words were spoken carelessly. To him, Iron Fist Guild meant nothing. He wasn't the slightest bit interested in it.But to Kingsley, he sounded arrogant and domineering to the extreme. Kingsley couldn't say anything to refute him, though. After all, Gideon was too strong. He was strong enough to defeat Kingsley with a single move, rendering him incapable of fighting back."Now, get lost." Gideon waved a hand.Kingsley was relieved to have escaped death. He scrambled to his feet and fled."That was amazing, Gideon!" Qyra and Waverly looked at Gideon, their eyes gleaming with admiration.He shrugged. "It wasn't anything special. Hurry up and get dressed. Let's go to another room."Soon, Vincent hurried over. He was apologetic when he saw the broken door and asked, "Are you guys okay, Gideon? I'm so sorry about this. I didn't expect something like this to happen."Gideon said, "Take us to another room.""No problem. Come with me. I'll take you guys to the best room we have
"Tell me exactly what happened! How long did you go up against Gideon for, and how many rounds did you have? How did he defeat you? What tricks did he pull?" Adeline demanded to know."Ms. Steele, I…" Kingsley flushed, feeling like he couldn't get the words out. "I was thoroughly defeated. It feels like he and I aren't even in the same league. My attacks rained down on him, but he easily deflected and countered each move. In the end…""What happened in the end?""In the end, he took me out with a simple move. I couldn't even defend myself, let alone fight back. This is humiliating, Ms. Steele, but I have to be honest. I admit that he's powerful! I don't stand a chance against him!" Kingsley said.Adeline was agitated. She'd sent Kingsley to take Gideon down a notch, but the latter had humiliated Kingsley and made a fool of him.The middle-aged woman didn't speak. If Gideon had managed to take Kingsley out with a single move, he was truly scarily powerful. No wonder he was so arrog
"As if!" The policeman looked mocking. "You don't know how rich those five men are, do you? They're powerful—what about you? We've already investigated you. You're Gideon Snow, the head of the Snow family."That would've been a big deal in the past, but the Snow family has fallen off its pedestal now. You're not even half as influential and powerful as those five men."Gideon smiled without saying anything. Per protocol, he was temporarily detained in the interrogation room. The policemen left him there for a while.…Meanwhile, Qyra called Anna and told her Gideon had been taken away. Anna panicked and hurriedly informed Leopold, who was startled. He couldn't imagine what would happen if Gideon were to be harmed in any way.The various kings at Oasis Vale would storm Goldspire together and wreak havoc. No—they would turn Dasovia upside down."Who the fuck did this?" Leopold snarled.Nino joined him upon learning about Gideon's arrest. He asked, "What are we still waiting for?
Ian stood at the central peak of Oasis Vale and channeled his presence, which shot heavenward. He roared, "Everyone, gather here! Mr. Snow has been arrested!"Ajax was digging when he heard this. He jolted and cried, "Mr. Snow has been arrested? What the fuck? Who would dare do that? They're asking for death!"Meanwhile, Alistair was cleaning feces. He dropped everything and ran to the central peak while roaring, "I'm coming, Mr. Snow! I'll skin whoever has the nerve to arrest you!"Hercule, Paul, and the other kings shot to their feet. For a moment, Oasis Vale was filled with nothing but their intent to kill. They gathered at the central peak.Ian looked furious as he said, "I just received a call from Leo. Mr. Snow has been arrested under suspicion of intentional harm, which is utter bullshit! We're heading to Goldspire in Dasovia right now!"Hercule asked, "Is it just us?"Ajax said, "Dasovia is one of the two largest countries in the world, and their borders are too well-prot
Gideon declared coldly, his voice void of any sympathy, "That's not something I can allow. I'm afraid this is the end for you." The instant the young man clad in black stole the inner core, his fate was sealed."No!" The man screamed in desperation, his face contorted with unwillingness.Suddenly, a fighter jet roared into view, and a startled voice called out, "Giles, what are you doing here?"The young man in black, Giles Terrell, looked up to see a figure dressed in purple standing at the jet's cabin door. Hope surged within him, as if he'd found a lifeline.Giles cried out, "Francis! Help me!"However, Francis Hurst's eyes were riveted on the inner core, a greedy gleam flickering within them.Francis thought that it was fate for him to stumble upon the alpha beast's inner core. If he seized it and used it for his cultivation, he'd surely surpass the young leaders of factions like Martialgarde and Warbringer Gate. Giles had truly given him a wonderful opportunity.Wi
"Why are you pursuing me so persistently? Whoever reaches the inner core first should rightfully claim it. You were careless, so consider this a learning experience. Isn't that reasonable? Must we really end in a situation where both of us lose?" the young man taunted. "A learning experience? That's truly amusing. You steal my inner core and have the nerve to call it a lesson. You certainly have a lot to say," Gideon retorted coldly. He extended his hand, and a massive shadow hand materialized from above. It was the Clausum Palm. The alpha beast, ridden by the young man in black, sensed the immense power of the handprint and froze in fear, dropping to the ground. "Blast it!" The young man in black was so furious that he nearly coughed up blood. Forced to leave the alpha beast, he continued fleeing on foot. He retaliated with a punch, smashing the hand. "Oh? You still have the energy to fight back. Impressive. You're quite the young talent. What a shame you chose to seek you
Out of nowhere, a chain shot up from below, snagging the inner core and swiftly dragging it away. "What?" Gideon erupted in fury. Who would dare snatch from a tiger's jaws? This person had some guts. "Stop!" he roared. With a thunderous force, he cut through the toxic miasma, reaching for the chain. But the thief was no ordinary being. They were a formidable opponent, retracting the chain with remarkable speed. Gideon caught a glimpse of a flickering figure in the jungle. "The inner core I captured isn't something just anyone can take. Let's see if you can escape my clutches," Gideon threatened, his voice resonating with intensity. The figure in the jungle hesitated, a chill running down their spine, yet they didn't relent and fled with the inner core.The fighter jet descended rapidly. But with the dense canopy of ancient trees in the jungle, aerial navigation was not possible. Gideon landed a backhand strike on Kori, rendering him unconscious to prevent any interferenc
Jake let out a terrified scream. He quickly adjusted the fighter jet's course, but just then, a tentacle burst forth from the dense, poisonous fog. The tentacle was black and moved with alarming speed, reaching the jet in mere moments as if intent on tearing it apart. "Fire!" Jake activated the attack system, and over a dozen missiles were launched. The attack was successful, as the tentacle was blown into a gruesome mess. In the distance, a thunderous roar echoed, shaking the heavens and earth—the Shadowgnaw Overlord had felt the pain. Suddenly, more than 30 black shadows emerged from the toxic cloud."Damn it!" Jake swore. He struggled to continue operating the fighter jet amid the overwhelming number of tentacles. Their firepower was no longer enough. Desperately, he called out, "Sir!" At that moment, Gideon sprang into action. Rather than destroying the tentacles, he reached out and seized the one lunging at them. With a powerful yell, he unleashed the strength of
Luckily, Gideon's fighter jet was a state-of-the-art model, so flying through the poisonous haze wasn't a significant problem. Suddenly, a piercing scream reverberated inside the jet, making it shake violently. Kori's face went white as he yelled, "This is bad! It must be the Shadowgnaw Bug. They're venomous creatures that can survive in this toxic fog. An adult Shadowgnaw Bug can reach the size of a lion or tiger, and the Shadowgnaw Overlord is even scarier, being as big as an elephant." Just as he finished speaking, another high-pitched cry sounded. The fighter jet shook uncontrollably and began to dive. Jake did everything he could to keep the jet stable. If the jet had been a regular aircraft, it would likely have broken apart by now. Kori looked deeply concerned. "Based on the strength of that cry, it seems we've run into the Shadowgnaw Overlord." "What's the big deal about one bug? Can it really be that dangerous?" Gideon scoffed, signaling Jake to open the cockpit door.
Gideon trusted Kori completely, as Kori's life depended on him, leaving no room for hidden agendas. The fighter jet soared eastward at high altitude. Gideon was immersed in studying the Book of Medicamentum. He vaguely remembered Titus once mentioning the pure-essence physique and other rare physiques, such as the pure solar physique. These were subtly referenced in the Book of Medicamentum. His current task was to uncover information about the pure-essence physique in the latter part of the Book of Medicamentum. If successful, he might learn how to harness the methods concerning the pure-essence physique himself, enabling Elara to fully awaken and transform. Silence enveloped the entire fighter jet.That evening, the jet touched down on the summit of a large mountain. The pilot, Jake Clythe, was weary from hours of flight, was instructed by Gideon to take a one-hour break. Gideon and Kori also disembarked from the aircraft.The landscape was filled with overlapping mountains
Kori was overwhelmed with fear. "What are you doing? What have you done to me?" he exclaimed. Gideon smirked. "Don't worry. I've just set up three 'fuses.' As long as you behave, nothing will happen. But if you try anything funny, I can make your head explode with just a thought. And don't think about removing the golden needles. I won't be responsible for what happens if you do." Kori's expression flickered between anger and resignation. It was deeply humiliating for someone who had traveled the world all his life to be treated as such in his later years. However, he had no other options. Taking a deep breath, Kori calmed himself and dismissed his hostile thoughts, turning his focus to assess Elara's condition. Gideon observed from the side. No one could tell what secret method Kori was using, but gradually, the air temperature rose. This was due to the contraction of pure essence energy. Half an hour later, Kori wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled. "It's done. The
"Do you want me to be honest with you?" Kori prodded. "What? Can't you solve it? Then, you're destined to fail." A fierce, murderous intent flashed in Gideon's eyes. Kori quickly responded, "The pure-essence physique is extremely rare. If it were a martial artist with a robust constitution, I could safely help them awaken it. But your wife is just an ordinary person. Her body is too fragile, and I can't take that risk. "Though your medical skills are impressive, you can't guarantee her safety. The only solution is to find Mr. Ruggeweyn or Mr. Warth. They possess secret techniques that can awaken the pure-essence physique without risk. "However, I'm not entirely helpless. I can use a secret technique right now to suppress the essence, preventing any leakage of pure essence energy. This could safeguard your wife's body and possibly help her regain consciousness. Do you want me to proceed?" Gideon asked, "Where are Mr. Ruggeweyn and Mr. Warth? If you can reach them, do so qu
"Who on earth are you?" Kori asked. His face twisted with fury as he ran desperately, with Gideon relentlessly pursuing him like a hawk after its prey. It was both insulting and disgraceful! "Argh!" Eventually, Kori couldn't bear it any longer. He stopped and bellowed, "I'd rather die than be shamed. Kid, I'll fight you to death!" Kori spat out a mouthful of blood, unleashed a secret technique, and launched a powerful attack. Gideon's expression turned serious at that moment. He calmly extended his fist and declared, "Doombringer Knuckle!" The brilliant glow of his fist surged forward with determination. Kori's attack was instantly destroyed, and he was sent flying, his body nearly breaking apart. He crashed hard into a dirt pit and couldn't rise again. "Sir, watch out!" Harper yelled with all her strength just then. Gideon raised an eyebrow. More and more advanced weapons were being launched. Several missiles sped toward them. In fact, the high-tech weapons had been re