"Now you understand why we urgently summoned you," Marco said in a deep, intense, dissatisfied voice.Keith was drenched in cold sweat.At this moment, one of the Elders, Amelie Patel, spoke up sharply, "Don't you want to know why that important person was arrested?""Y-Yes," Keith stammered. "Ms. Patel, please enlighten me.Amelie coldly said, "Five wealthy men in Goldspire openly assaulted two young women in broad daylight. Those women are the female companions of the important person."He stepped in and injured the five men. Later, they gathered over a hundred security guards and, in full view of the public, tried to attack him violently, but he defeated them all."They then used their connections with the Goldspire police chief to have him arrested. That's the situation. What do you have to say for yourself?"Keith felt as though his breath had stopped. He had initially assumed that the important person had committed a crime and was arrested, which would have been out of his
No one could have anticipated that Gideon's return would turn him into the King of all Kings. It was unbelievable.With just one word, Gideon could upheave Goldspire or even the entire Verdura. In fact, he could negotiate directly with the country's leaders since his status was already on par with theirs.It was simply terrifying."I always knew Gideon was outstanding. After being missing for five years, I thought he had died somewhere. Who would have expected that he has fully matured?" Caius immediately contacted the Horne family.He was acquainted with Gary Horne, the head of the Horne family."Mr. Grayson, I was just about to call you. What's going on in Goldspire? Why are so many soldiers patrolling the city? Is there going to be a war?"Caius had no time for idle talk with Gary and instructed, "Something major has happened in Goldspire. It might even bring about a complete upheaval. I need your help."Gary's face grew serious, and he spoke with conviction, "Mr. Grayson,
"Damian, get ready. We're going to the Snow residence in person," Gary urged.Damian was confused, reluctant, and unhappy, but he couldn't defy Gary's orders. It was clear Gary was determined.…Half an hour later, five large red boxes were lined up in the front yard of the Horne residence. Three boxes were filled with cash, while the other one contained gold and silver, with jewelry and antiques in the other.The entire Horne family gathered, filled with confusion.Many had voiced objections just moments ago, but Gary's determination had silenced them all."Gary, are you really going through with this just because of a phone call from Mr. Grayson? We can't trust these officials. Who knows if they're trying to set us up?""Yes. Please think this through, Gary.""Dad, these antiques are priceless, and the gold, silver, and jewelry are worth astronomical amounts. The three boxes of cash alone are worth 300 million dollars. "Altogether, this is at least two billion dollars in to
Gary smiled and said, "Fred, don't overthink it. This gift is my way of establishing a good relationship with the Snow family."Fred's voice was sharp. "Mr. Horne, even though the Snow family has fallen, we are still a dignified old lineage. Your actions are an insult to us. Our head of the family won't forgive you!"Damian shouted, "Fred, have you lost your mind? The Horne family is giving these gifts willingly, and you're still talking nonsense. Look at what we brought."Men, open the boxes!"The five large red boxes were opened instantly, revealing their contents in a dazzling display of gold and jewels.The Snow family members were stunned.Gold, silver, jewelry, priceless antiques, and three boxes full of cash… It was enough to break their minds.The spies from other powerful families who had managed to sneak in were equally stunned and speechless."Fred, these gifts are worth two billion dollars. This is the Horne family's way of wishing the Snow family a swift recovery a
Fred wanted to contact Gideon, but it was impossible. At that moment, Gideon was locked up in a small dark room at the police department.The storm was brewing outside, but he had no idea. He wasn't anxious. He simply lay back and fell asleep.Goldspire had undergone a seismic shift. Underneath the surface, dark currents surged. The arrival of the soldiers and the takeover of the War General Troop was already enough to shake the city. Still, the Horne family's actions had caused an even greater uproar.Seven billion dollars!Good gracious!Even if the Horne family was a top clan, they couldn't afford such reckless spending. Gary and the Hornes must have lost their minds!"Mr. Grayson, I've followed your instructions and delivered the substantial gift to the Snow family. It's worth seven billion dollars.""Seven billion dollars, huh? You're so generous.""Wasn't it your idea?"Caius laughed. "Gary, since you trust me so much, let me tell you this. Your family is in for good f
Gary was very fond of Xena."Denzel, I want Xena to have a good future, and Fred is a suitable match. We all need to persuade her. Feelings can be cultivated over time even if there's no love now.""Sure.""Good. Call Xena back immediately. What is she still doing at the company? What's so busy that she can't come home?"20 minutes later, a beautiful and competent young woman entered the hall, exuding the air of someone in power."Uncle Gary, what did you need me for?""Xena, you're quite composed. Don't you know what the Horne family just did?""I heard about it—gifting the Snow family a seven-billion-dollar substantial gift!""If you know, do you have no questions?""You have your reasons for what you do. I trust you know what you're doing, so I don't need to ask."Gary's face lit up with joy. He grew even fonder of her."Xena, I need to talk to you about something important, and I hope you'll agree. You must agree.""Please go ahead, Uncle Gary.""You probably guessed t
"Fred!""Fred!"In the Snow residence, Fred and others were still enjoying the gold, silver, jewels, and stacks of banknotes.Suddenly, an elder came running, shouting, "Fred, the Horne family is here again with a grand procession of cars!""What?""Again?"Fred was taken aback.Someone called out, "The Horne family can't be trusted. Are they here to take back the gifts?""That can't happen!"Instantly, the Snow family was in an uproar.Fred furrowed his brows and said in a deep voice, "They won't be taking back the things they gave us that easily. What do they take us for? Move the boxes to the storage room immediately!"Soon, five large boxes were moved out of the front yard.Fred and the family stood at the entrance, watching as dozens of luxury cars sped toward them.At the front was a Rolls-Royce. Gary and Damian got out, followed by a Bentley with Denzel and Xena."Mr. Gary, why are you here again? Don't tell me you've had a change of heart." Fred's expression was u
The Snow family was on the verge of an uproar.Fred's heart pounded, and he felt an inexplicable excitement, but he quickly regained his composure.This scene made Gary, Denzel, and the other senior members of the Horne family look at him with new respect.He was a fine young man who wasn't blinded by beauty.Fred explained, "Mr. Gary, this matter is of great importance. It concerns Ms. Horne's lifelong happiness and shouldn't be taken lightly. I don't understand why you're doing this, but whatever the case, we can't rush this."We appreciate the gift, and our family is grateful. However, I can't agree to the marriage with Ms. Horne.""Why?" Gary asked. "Xena has already agreed. You just need to nod. We didn't force her. She made the choice willingly."Fred said, "Willingly? I'm not so sure about that. As a leader of the Horne family, Ms. Horne feels obligated to contribute to the family. But she's a living person and a young woman—not an object or a tool for trading benefits. I
The second round of carpet bombing arrived. However, due to the champions coalition forces taking shelter in the air-raid shelters, they managed to avoid the full impact of the disaster. Nevertheless, several air-raid shelters collapsed, burying those who were already injured and had limited mobility in tragic fatalities. The scene was absolutely devastating!After a continuous 30-minute bombardment, the mountain range was almost entirely flattened. Thick smoke enveloped the area, and flames rapidly spread.Helio experienced an intense sense of exhilaration."Surround them! Take it slow and pick them off one by one. Let them feel that crushing despair. So what if they are masters or transcendent? They're nothing but mere specks!"The fierce wind howled, carrying strands of dark vapor that swept across the entire area. However, this phenomenon went largely unnoticed, as most assumed it was merely smoke from the burning beacons signaling the war.On a distant mountain peak, the ch
"Lord Howard, I think we need to take more drastic measures. This siege is getting pretty dull," one of the men said."Yeah, I agree," another chimed in."There's got to be some bloodshed!""Revenge for the eight major factions!"Howard, Willis, and Lyle were relaxing with drinks in hand, engaging in casual conversation."You guys can come up with a plan, but let's start by taking out 30,000 masters," Howard mentioned nonchalantly."Awesome!" The generals were thrilled.The battle was about to kick off.Shells started flying one after another, blanketing the entire area with firepower and pounding the whole mountain range."No!"The champions coalition forces were caught off guard.Despite their shock, the well-trained powerhouses did not panic. Under the guidance of the transcendent beings, the 180,000 masters joined together as a formidable force and unleashed their terrifying power, creating a massive storm.The impact of their explosions clashed with the energy of the c
Douglas rolled his eyes and said, "Gideon, there actually isn't any deep-seated hatred between us. Why don't we take this opportunity to bury the hatchet?""What do you mean?""Do you have any champions under your command who are younger than 30 years old? You can lend them to my family."Gideon said, "Are you planning to recruit outside help to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament? Is that even allowed?"Douglas answered, "It wasn't allowed in the past, but it's permitted for this time round. The Foxhall royal family fought hard for this change, as their young leader's death has left them with a lack of capable successors. They have no choice but to seek help from outside."Moreover, the participants in this tournament are all familiar faces from the previous one, which can be quite dull. So when the Foxhall royal family suggested inviting outsiders to compete, the other royal families simply agreed."What do you say? Do you have any skilled young champions in your command
In any case, Douglas took a brief moment to gather his thoughts before saying, "I've heard rumors about the Jaeger royal family having powerful secret weapons. It's probably why they're so comfortable living deep in Kitherglen."Did you know, even the Nevitt royal family, who hold the highest rank, didn't select Kitherglen as their territory? They opted for the region surrounding Solaris instead."In the heart of Kitherglen lies many unknown and perilous dangers. Rumors say there are monstrous beasts there that cannot be found elsewhere. These beasts can easily overpower masters and even wipe out transcendents.""Sir, that's correct," Ian confirmed. "Cipher managed to capture three of those creatures in the depths of Kitherglen. But it came at a great cost, as we lost valuable members in the process."Gideon perked up with interest. "If there's any possibility, I want them brought here for me to examine.""Consider it done," Ian replied. He promptly sent a message to Cipher headqu
"Gideon, I advise you not to go too far. I am royalty. You should know how high my status is! How dare you make me kneel? This is outrageous! "Since you're also from Dasovia, you should know that you should respect the royal family and even hold it in awe! It is you who should be on your knees!" Douglas ranted.He was extremely angry, but he could not do anything about it as he was firmly pinned to the ground.Gideon sat with his legs crossed, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand and smiling. "I have to admire you. You're a prisoner now, yet you're still so full of yourself."Douglas snorted coldly, "Gideon, this humiliation won't last long. But you've caused a huge disaster. My family will definitely take action and gather hundreds of thousands of troops. "Even though you have 180,000 masters and 30,000 transcendents, they'll be like paper in front of a fully armed army. They won't withstand a single blow! If you're smart, release me right away and come with me to surrender
"What?" Howard and the others were really mad.Even though a lot of powerful masters and transcendents had been taken out, the rest of the forces were still in good shape. They were still backing up the Chapman royal family. Now that six of these factions were completely gone, it looked like Mullong Dragons and Thunderbolt were bound to meet the same fate of being wiped out as well. Howard and the others were grinding their teeth in frustration.But then Willis said, "Actually, this could work in our favor. We were just worried about not being able to make a move on the battlefield, right? So let's use this to force Dominic to show up.""What do you mean?""Let's send out the troops right away to surround those masters and transcendents. That should bring Dominic and his crew running."Lyle thought for a second and nodded. "Yeah, that’s actually a pretty smart move!"Howard agreed right away and gave the order. Before they knew it, 300,000 men were on the move.Among the eight
It couldn't be Gideon, right?Although Ruby knew that Gideon had considerable power and could make Geoffrey submit to him, it was too astonishing to conquer so many world-class champions. If Gideon could achieve this, he could directly establish a country and become its ruler.Why would he return to Dasovia and stay cooped up in the small Goldspire? Who could it be, then? Ruby was also very puzzled. The two sisters each had their own thoughts and left Beaker Island.…The Chapman royal family was still moving. Finally, after three days, all 300,000 troops were assembled. The forces of the Blood Demons and Thunder Gods also arrived in full. In total, there were 500,000 men.Among them, the number of masters added up to 30,000, and the number of transcendents totaled up to 10,000!The Nine Provinces of Dasovia were extremely vast. Among them, Dalhurst was the largest, with an area equivalent to that of two other provinces. However, two-thirds of it was occupied by mountains and r
This was also what Lavinia was looking forward to."I've read about your deeds carefully. Over the years, you've been silently making contributions to Dasovia and have achieved countless military exploits. I know that you're a patriotic hero."Currently, Tylland is recklessly provoking us by causing chaos at the border, destroying, and stealing from our people. I don't believe that you are not furious about this, and I also doubt that you will remain apathetic."With your strength, we could easily take on Tylland together. I need to understand why you rejected my proposition."Dominic was touched. He could sense a strong feeling of patriotism in her eyes. It was uncommon to see such a deep sentiment in a young woman in her 20s.At that moment, Dominic couldn't help but appreciate her talents and potential. He knew that if she were to be sacrificed for no reason, it would be a tragic and unfortunate loss."Lavinia, there are hidden talents in Dasovia. There are other powerful peop
Blood Demons and Thunder Gods were among the top forces in the world-class arena. They were huge and well-known far and wide. Willis and Lyle were also powerful figures who had made a name for themselves globally.When these two factions sent out all their forces, no one could afford to be careless or underestimate them."Those two, Willis and Lyle, do have some skills. Years ago, I tried to seize them and bring them to Oasis Vale, but they managed to slip away and vanish without a trace. I even went to the headquarters of Blood Demons and Thunder Gods but couldn't find them."It'll be perfect if they show up now. We can take them down, capture them, and throw them into Oasis Vale for some toughening up!"The champions' eyes lit up as they heard this. In their minds, they were already silently offering condolences for Willis and Lyle. "These two factions definitely need our attention, but there's no need to stress too much. We can call on our formidable troops if needed. That's i