"Besides that, there were many other instances where I assisted Dasovia out of trouble. I'm not going to list them in detail. It's ingrained in me that I'm a Dasovian, and every Dasovian has the responsibility and duty to be patriotic," Gideon stated. "Well said!" The three Elders were overjoyed, gleaming brightly and full of approval.Caius was deeply impressed, too. As the King of all Kings, Gideon held immense power in his hands, but such a person remained true to himself and didn't forget his roots.It was hard to find such a patriotic person who would sacrifice for the country in secret, making him a dauntless hero!"I'm deeply sorry for causing trouble to Dasovia this time," Gideon apologized with a wry smile."Don't brood over it." The Elders apologized instead, saying, "We're the ones who caused you trouble. Fortunately, you and your cousin are fine. Otherwise, it will be a great loss to the country."Just then, Amelie said, "Mr. Snow, since we've already come this far,
"That's great. Thank you, Mr. Snow." The Elders were happy. The silver-haired Elder, Franz Kerkman, took out a token with the word Dasovia engraved on it. On the other side was the picture of a historical-looking building.Gideon narrowed his eyes. If his guess was right, this was the Cabinet building, and the token was an exclusive pass of the Cabinet.Franz said, "Mr. Snow, please take this exclusive pass. With this, you can come into the Cabinet freely to look for us, and you even have access to the palace.""This is too precious. I can't accept it.""Oh, you must!" the three Elders exclaimed simultaneously."Whether it's your contribution to Dasovia or your identity, both qualify you to have this pass."Gideon rubbed his nose and said with a smile, "I'll accept this in that case."Just then, a guard came in and reported, "Sirs, Ms. Mosley is outside and requesting a meeting.""Lavinia?" Amelie was startled."Elders, she's in Goldspire, but I forgot to mention it," said C
Franz nodded at Amelie's words. It made some sense, after all."I didn't make it obvious, so Mr. Snow's identity isn't revealed. Let's hope Lavinia is smart. This is all I can do," Amelie said.Afterward, the three Elders didn't stay around much longer. They passed some instructions to Caius and left Goldspire in a jet, back to their positions in Drammore.…Meanwhile, instead of returning to Beaker Island, Gideon went to the Snow residence. He had his phone, which showed that Fred had called him more than a dozen times, and was worried that something had happened there.But when he arrived, he heard bustling noises from the inside. Even the front doors were decorated and exuded a celebratory atmosphere.Confused, Gideon wondered what was happening and walked through the gates. Upon seeing him in the front yard, a household helper exclaimed, "Mr. Snow is back!"Soon, everyone hurried to the main hall. Sitting with his back straight, Gideon swept his gaze over everyone and aske
"Good." Gideon nodded and left.As Xena watched his straight back, she thought he was really domineering. What an alpha male!…Meanwhile, Gideon visited the Hornes after leaving the Snow residence. After all, he had to do something after they had given them two huge gifts.Gary was conducting a family meeting at the moment. They were badly affected after giving away seven billion dollars. Furthermore, the projects they had handed over to the Snow family were key projects, and the profits were given to them as well. This meant that the Horne family had lost ten key projects, which was another blow to them."Gary, I think the gifts have been too much. Look. Our family is now critically affected. The Farrell family has always been at loggerheads with us and eyeing us menacingly. The situation is precarious now.""Yes, Gary. Think of a solution." The Horne family members wore looks of woe and worry.Gary was in a fix as well, but he had already given the presents and couldn't pos
Gary was in utter shock. He could accept that Gideon could contact the Avila family, but Zus Group was the last thing that would come to his mind.Zus Group was the largest conglomerate in the world and had businesses across the globe. In Dasovia alone, they had several companies with a market value of trillions of dollars. This proved how powerful Zus Group was."Gideon, did you say that you can get Zus Group to invest in us? Are you sure? Do you mean the international superconglomerate, Zus Group?" "Besides that, is there any other company that dares to name themselves Zus?"Gary's face flushed with excitement, and Gideon said with a laugh, "This is not a big deal. It's just an investment."Then, he immediately made a call. Across the sea, in a small town close to a border, a mighty man's phone started ringing in a regular office building.Nobody would have guessed that the global organization, Zus Group, would set up its headquarters in a small building located in a small t
Suddenly, realization hit Colin, and he stopped abruptly."S-Sir, I remember now the call you received 15 minutes ago was from Mr. Snow," the secretary, Tommy White, uttered tremblingly. Colin felt as if he was struck by lightning."Damn it! Why didn't you say so earlier?"Tommy turned pale and knelt down, terrified. "Sir, please forgive me. I didn't know.""Get lost!" Colin kicked Tommy, sending him flying.Then, he urgently said, "Ian, I can't talk to you now. I need to call Mr. Snow at once. This is on me—please help put in a good word for me."While running into the headquarters, Colin dialed Gideon's number frantically and anxiously. But the calls kept going unanswered.In the reception hall at the Horne residence, Gideon's phone was ringing nonstop on the coffee table.Damian glanced at it and was shocked. "Colin? Colin's calling? Damn, could it be Colin, the person-in-charge of Zus Group?""Oh?" Gideon snorted. "So, he knows to call back after rejecting my call?"Xen
The Hornes watched as Gideon made another call, full of anticipation.He had just called the head of Zus Group. Which big figure would Gideon be calling now?…The three Cabinet Elders were still en route to Drammore. When they heard that Gideon was calling, their hearts skipped a beat.Could something else have happened?Amelie answered the phone. "Mr. Snow, what's the matter?""It's like this…"Gideon explained the situation briefly.Amelie breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled. "I thought it was something serious. Turns out it's just about an investment from Zus Group. That's good news. I'll notify the financial bureau not to investigate and instruct the bank to do a fast-track process for real-time transfer.""Thank you.""It's my duty. If you need any help, feel free to contact us, Mr. Snow."After hanging up, Gideon said, "Rest assured. You won't be investigated. Just wait to receive the funds. If there's nothing else. I'll take my leave. Oh, one more thing."Gideon
Arnold sighed repeatedly at the mention of Gideon. He also felt quite resentful.Over the past two or three days, he had made several calls to Gideon, but none were answered.Marion snorted. "Just eat your food! The farther that useless man stays away, the better. I don't even want to see him."Saying nothing, Elara ate her meal."Uncle Arnold, give me Arnold's number, then. I'll call him," said Kyla.Elara glanced at her and asked, "Why are you so concerned about Gideon? Do you like him?""What are you talking about? I'm just…" Kyla's eyes darted around.Then, she continued, "I just think that since you and Gideon are still in the cooling-off period and not officially divorced yet, you're technically still married. He's still my cousin-in-law, and it's only natural to check on him.""I'm not married to him!" Elara scoffed. "Once the cooling-off period is over, I'll immediately finalize the divorce." "Exactly! Ella, you did a great job this time. You need to be decisive like
The suns were burning the sky and boiling the sea.At that moment, the only thing Chaim could think about was how brilliant this was.Two suns hung in the sky, the scorching heat boiling the ocean. The spectacle was nothing short of breathtaking and awe-inspiring.From the floating palace, a tall figure slowly walked out as if the entire world revolved around him, wrapped in radiant light."It's finally done." Gideon clenched his fists, his face full of joy.After two or three days of torment, he pushed through and made it. He had successfully transformed. His battle physique had taken another leap. Now, he could call it Tier 2 Solar Titan Physique."There are nine total transformations—nine tiers. This is only the second. There's still a long road ahead."Gideon wasn't arrogant, but it didn't diminish his confidence. Now, he was sure he could trade blows with a peak Supreme without relying on the Beast Supreme Bone."It's ridiculously hard to break into Supreme Realm."In fact
A few minutes later, an aircraft slowly descended, and several figures disembarked. Among them were four people Noel recognized—Chaim and the others he had stopped before.However, that wasn't the important part.Noel's eyes landed on the man leading the group. It was a middle-aged man in a dark green robe. He whispered, "That should be Nethercult's leader. He's powerful."The energy he radiates is of a Supreme, but my gut tells me he's not fully a Supreme yet. At best, he must be half a step away. There's still something missing."Ronan spoke grimly, "They're here for the netherflame. Gideon's in trouble. But that kid could already go toe-to-toe with a Supreme before. Now, after the transformation, his physique should be even stronger. He shouldn't fear Tristan."On the shore, Chaim was confused. "Mr. Leblanc, why are we here?""Idiot," Tristan snapped. "That freak absorbed the netherflame. He'll be desperate for a safe place to suppress it. He couldn't stay in the aircraft forev
"Damn it!" Atop a mountain peak, Chaim slammed the ground in anger, his face dark with rage, breathing heavily.He had been chasing after the heavenly flame for so long, yet he didn't even catch a glimpse of a shadow."Mr. Ballard, calm down. Don't hurt yourself," the three Nethercult guardians tried to comfort him, though they, too, were seething with frustration.They already had it in the bag, but they blew it."They can't get away. I've already reported to Mr. Leblanc. That guy won't escape from his palm.""If Mr. Leblanc takes action himself, there's no way he'll fail.""Let's heal up first."…Inside the floating palace within Tyrant Sea, Jessica was bored out of her mind.The energy on the third level was incredibly intense. She wanted to check it out but didn't have the strength.Elara, on the other hand, was immersed in her training."Elara, aren't you even a little worried about Marshal Snow?""Why should I? He's tough. He won't die. Besides, we can't help him anyw
When Gideon left Drammore, Ronan and Noel followed. They entered Tyrant Sea, too, but didn't get close to the floating palace.It wasn't until Gideon blasted his way out of the floating palace, using the Doombringer Knuckle to shatter the killing formation, that Ronan recognized who he really was, leaving him completely stunned."Noel, you and Gideon both inherited my Doombringer Knuckle. Maybe this is just fate. You two are destined to clash one day." Ronan sighed."I'm looking forward to it," Noel said calmly, though the fighting spirit in his eyes was unmistakable.Ronan was surprised. "I thought you'd try to intercept Gideon and take the netherflame for yourself. I didn't expect you to help him by stopping the ones that were chasing him. Are you confident you've got this?"You should know that once Gideon fuses with the netherflame, his power will spike. I know a thing or two about the Solar Titan Physique. Every time it absorbs a new heavenly flame, it evolves."Once he has
"Marshal Snow, are you alright?" Jessica asked with concern as they burst out of Tyrant Sea and made it to shore. Gideon didn't look too good at the moment."Let's get moving. We have to find a safe place." Gideon could sense powerful members of Nethercult were already on their tail.The three of them rushed into the aircraft.Just as they lifted off, Chaim and the other four appeared right behind and struck without hesitation. "Nethervoid Hands!"A howling wind filled the sky as a swarm of black handprints and claw marks materialized, echoing with ghostly wails and eerie cries. The sinister energy pressed in from all sides, trying to engulf the aircraft."Solar Fist!"The two words echoed like thunder.Blazing light exploded outward, scorching and brilliant, spreading in every direction. The mass of black handprints and claws instantly disintegrated into nothing.The aircraft tore through the sky and vanished."After them!"Chaim's group leaped onto their own aircraft and to
The netherflame, as if it had a will of its own, seized the moment and flared up again with wild, unruly energy.Brantley screamed in pain.The sudden turn of events left Harmoni completely flustered. She shrieked, "Nethercult, you bunch of scumbags! It's bad enough that you used us as bait, but now, you're intercepting at the last second? You've got a death wish!"She instinctively assumed it was Nethercult pulling a bait-and-switch."Nethercult!" Brantley's eyes were bloodshot with rage.Gideon didn't say a word. He struck again, slashing open Brantley's abdomen.The netherflame burst out immediately.Inside Gideon, his Earthcore Flame trembled, and the core of his Solar Titan Physique pulsed with anticipation. Sure enough, it drew the netherflame in like a magnet. With Gideon guiding it, the netherflame turned into a stream of ghostly green light that surged into his body."No!" Brantley roared.He had paid such a heavy price. Just as he was about to seal the netherflame,
Brantley truly lived up to his reputation. As soon as the netherflame entered his body, he immediately sat down cross-legged and began channeling his energy. His Martial God Physique reawakened, and he tried to forcefully suppress the netherflame.His body would turn blazing red one moment, as if it were about to melt, and then be covered in frost and ice shards the next.The alternating waves of fire and ice quickly tore through the internal structure of Brantley's Martial God Physique, and his condition kept worsening."No!"Harmoni was terrified. She quickly spat out an inner core—a treasure her father had given her. It was said to be the inner core of a half apex overbeast. However, it was badly damaged and no longer contained the full power of its original level.She instantly sent the inner core into Brantley's body. It exploded instantly, releasing a surge of energy that began to repair his damaged body.But it still wasn't enough. The netherflame was far too powerful. It
"Once you get the netherflame, your Martial God Physique will fully awaken in no time. When that happens, even Gideon won't be a threat."We can track Gideon down, crush him, and strip his Solar Titan Physique at the source. We'll also get the Beast Supreme Bone! Everything will be yours!" Harmoni shouted, cheering Brantley on.Gideon sneered. So, that was their plan.At this moment, Gideon couldn't help but admire the power of the Pharaoh's Shroud. They were just 100 yards away, yet neither Brantley nor Harmoni noticed them.Of course, it might have been because their attention was fully locked on breaking through to the third floor that they let their guards down."Open!" Brantley roared.His energy surged, and behind him, a phantom slowly took shape, radiating a fierce warrior-like energy. That phantom looked like a war god.Brantley kept swinging his fists, perfectly synchronized with the movements of the war god phantom behind him. Each strike made the floating palace tremb
Sure enough, floating in the deep sea ahead was a palace. It was pitch-black, and in the darkness of the deep sea, it was genuinely hard to spot.The glowing fish darted into the floating palace. Thanks to its golden light, Gideon was finally able to see that the palace gates were open.Strangely enough, the entrance seemed to carry some sort of mysterious power that blocked out the seawater completely. Not a single drop made it inside the palace."Marshal Snow, someone beat us to it.""It's fine. That just means they'll go and clear the way for us," Gideon said calmly.It didn't matter who got the heavenly flame first. As long as they weren't peak Supremes, he was confident he could take them on."Now that we've found our destination, do you two want to head back to shore first?" Gideon asked.Elara shook her head. "No. I'm not some helpless little thing. I've learned all the secret techniques you taught me. I can handle myself."Jessica chimed in proudly, "Marshal Snow, don't