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
Elara appeared out of nowhere, startling Kyla. But Kyla quickly regained her composure and asked innocently, "What are you talking about, Ella?""You just called Gideon. Why are you so invested in him? Could you really have fallen for him?"Kyla laughed awkwardly. Ella, I'm just concerned about you. I think Gideon is a pretty great guy. Why are you divorcing him?""And what exactly makes you think he's great?" Elara sneered disdainfully. "Is it because he's the head of the Snow family? The Snows are a declining family, and they're completely unimpressive.""Ella, are you really not going to give it another chance? Maybe Gideon isn't as bad as you think.""That's true."Those two words made Kyla's heart skip a beat."Gideon may indeed have some skills, but you don't understand Goldspire. Even if he's capable, there's no way he can revive the Snows because he has a formidable enemy—Zane of the Farrell family."Back then, Gideon was the leader of the Four Elites of Goldspire,
"No, no. It's Mr. Fred.""Who is he marrying?""Ms. Xena of the Horne family."Kyla was slightly surprised. Although she wasn't from Goldspire, she was still aware of the top families there.The Hornes were a first-class family, and they had married their eldest daughter to the Snow family—not to Gideon, but Fred. Kyla found it hard to believe.When she inquired more, she found that the Hornes had given the Snows a seven-billion-dollar gift and arranged the marriage.Although the Hornes were causing noise, Kyla knew nothing, as she wasn't in the circle of Goldspire. The Seymours knew but hadn't told her."Seven billion dollars! Goodness!" Kyla was thrilled. With such assets, the Snows had suddenly become a second-tier family in Goldspire."Elara, you said the Snows couldn't rise, but now, they have become unattainable for the Seymours! You really shouldn't regret it."Kyla was more determined to get Gideon.She stayed at the Snow residence until the evening but didn't meet Gi
Kyla was dumbfounded as she listened.Noticing Kyla's reaction, the mocking sneer on Elara's face grew even more pronounced."Now you finally understand, don't you? It's all just an illusion! Did you really think the Snow family could rise again? Did you honestly believe you struck gold? Stop dreaming!"With that, she turned on her heel and left.Kyla felt shaken for a moment but quickly regained her composure. She had unwavering faith in Gideon. Even if everything the Hornes had done turned out to be a facade, she believed that Gideon himself was absolutely extraordinary."Let's see who's crying in the end, Elara," Kyla muttered venomously.…Meanwhile, Gideon took the initiative to contact Arnold. "Mr. Seymour, how are you all doing? How's the company?"Arnold chuckled. "Gideon, it's nice to hear from you. Don't worry. We're doing just fine, and so is the company. However, you and Ella…"He let out a sigh before continuing, "Maybe we spoiled Ella too much. Honestly, Gideon, I
Frowning deeply, Elara asked, "Dad, what's going on?""Gideon called me just now…" Arnold recounted everything Gideon had said, then angrily added, "So, tell me. Haven't we been completely duped by that scoundrel Matthew? If it weren't for you two, would I have signed that contract?"Marion and Elara exchanged a look, their anger surging—not at Matthew, but at Gideon.Elara said, "Dad, Gideon is clearly trying to drive a wedge between us and Mattew. How could Mattew possibly deceive us?"Marion scoffed. "You're getting old, Arnie. How could you believe anything that good-for-nothing Gideon says? Do you even realize how many families besides ours have signed contracts with Mattew?"Elara chimed in, "Exactly, and they're all from our circle. The Carter family is on the rise, and Mattew still looks out for his friends. How could someone so loyal and trustworthy possibly be a fraud?"In comparison, Gideon is a nobody. Does he really think the Horne family's little schemes are enough
"Our marriage, of course!" Rachel said, catching Gideon completely off guard.Gideon rolled his eyes. "What kind of nonsense are you talking about now?"Rachel huffed. "Word is, you're divorcing Elara. That makes you practically single, which means we can finally talk about our wedding.""Not interested," Gideon replied flatly."Not interested? Hah! Do you even realize how many men would kill for a chance with me? You're taking your blessings for granted.""I'm afraid I'm not cut out for such blessings. You'd better find someone else," Gideon said, a playful glint in his eyes as he watched Rachel pout in frustration.He continued, "You're still young—why waste time on romance? A woman should prioritize her career. Focus on running Avila Group instead."Rachel sighed inwardly, knowing full well that Gideon's true status was beyond imagination. Even as Goldspire's most accomplished businesswoman, she couldn't hold a candle to him.The conversation shifted as Rachel began briefing
Jacob handed the documents to Matthew and said, "Good luck, son. I'll be waiting for the good news."Matthew, grinning, made his way to Avila Group. He contacted Rebecca and then headed to the CEO's office.When Rebecca saw Matthew, she was dumbfounded, her lips twitching."You like what you see, old woman? Too bad. You're too old for me and not my type. Otherwise, I'd take you to the moon, too!" Matthew thought smugly as he noticed Rebecca couldn't take her eyes off him."Ms. Penn, here are the documents," Matthew said."Thank you," Rebecca replied, suppressing her disgust as she flipped through the papers.Matthew took a seat and asked, "Ms. Penn, isn't Ms. Avila coming over to take a look?""I'll go through this first," Rebecca responded.After briefly reviewing the documents, Rebecca furrowed her brows and said, "Is this really all the Carters can provide?""That's right. It's everything—nothing is left out. Even my company's losses are included. Absolutely nothing hidden,
"Alright. Come back to me once you've handled everything," Rachel said as she stood up to leave.No words could fully capture her disdain for Matthew. If it weren't for the task Gideon had assigned her, she would never have wanted anything to do with him.In stark contrast, Matthew was elated, barely able to contain his excitement. As soon as he left Avila Tower and got into his car, he burst into laughter."My moment of glory is almost here. Who would have thought Rachel Avila would recognize my worth? "One day, I'll definitely make her mine. She may be the head of the Avila family and the chairwoman of the Avila Group, but in the end, she's still just a woman!" Matthew said to himself, brimming with confidence.His priority now was to visit the families and cancel every contract they had signed.That night, after spending the entire day running around, Matthew finally arrived at the Seymour residence to cancel their contract. They were the last family on his list, and he was u
The mood in the conference room was incredibly tense. "Do you really think the king of Dasovia will agree to a deal with us? It seems doubtful. That's an S-class dragon vein we're talking about, and there aren't many of those in all of Dasovia. Is the king truly prepared to offer it as part of a trade?" "I agree. This situation seems suspicious.""Could he be planning to deceive us and seize our assets by force?" Several main branch leaders were deeply concerned. At that point, a female branch leader inquired, "Mr. Moore, what do you think?"Ewan had a broad face. He possessed an air of authority, effortlessly conveying power without the need to display anger. His strength seemed immeasurable. With a blank expression, he remarked coolly, "Our clan is no easy target. Not even the king of Dasovia can deceive us or seize our possessions without consequence. Dasovia cannot bear the repercussions."Another laughed. "Mr. Moore is absolutely correct. The strength of our clan is e
"Genetic Bond must never end up in the hands of the king of Dasovia. If it does, Dasovia's genetic engineering will advance quickly and overtake ours," Lucifer said. Orabella's heart raced. With a worried expression, she said, "Considering the importance of the Genetic Bond, the Spirale Clan will certainly keep it well-concealed. How do you plan to obtain it? Gideon's assault on the Spirale Clan is merely a tactic to create disorder. He lacks the power to eradicate them." Lucifer grinned and replied, "Relax. The Light Council hasn't been idle all these years. We've already secured an insider. How else would the Pope have access to such classified information?" Ah, that explained it! Orabella realized that there was a spy within the Spirale Clan. This spy had to hold a significant position. Otherwise, they wouldn't have access to such sensitive secrets. The situation was becoming increasingly intriguing.Lucifer said, "Return now. When the major conflict erupts, prioritize your
Standing before Orabella was Lucifer Agma, the esteemed leader of the foremost legion among the ten ace legions of The Light Council. His rank was exceptionally high within the council. Rumor had it that only the Pope surpassed him in authority, making him the second most influential person in the council.The Light Legion, led by him, was the strongest of the ten elite legions. Despite having only a hundred thousand soldiers, it remained unbeatable wherever it ventured. Lucifer regarded Orabella with a calm expression and smiled. "Your concern for him piques my interest even more." Before Orabella could respond, Lucifer lifted his hand to halt her and added, "Rest assured. Since you've requested it, I won't harm him." Orabella exhaled in relief. "Thank you." Even though Gideon had gained significant power, Orabella believed he was still not a match for Lucifer. Lucifer had achieved the status of an eighth-level peak transcendent three years ago. Since then, he had been di
After Orabella departed, Umbra asked, "Why didn't you prevent her from leaving? There's a chance she might be meeting with The Light Council members. Stay vigilant and don't let yourself be caught off guard and deceived!" Gideon shrugged, gazing indifferently at the night sky. "I know what I'm doing," he replied. "Orabella has some intentions, but my instincts tell me she's not a threat to me at the moment. Besides, if she was determined to go, I wouldn't have been able to stop her anyway." He then asked, "Speaking of which, how is your physical conditioning progressing? You're currently no match for Orabella." "It's challenging," Umbra sighed. "Cultivating the pure-essence physique isn't simple. It's similar to how developing your Solar Titan Physique requires the right timing, environment, companions, and opportunities."Actually, I'm quite jealous of Elara. Her pure essence core has fully awakened. Once she regains consciousness, her cultivation will advance rapidly, and sh
Eduardo yelled, but it was too late to turn back. The punch smashed through the ranks of Windrunners, leaving a trail of devastation. In a flash, the scene was one of bloodshed and chaos. Countless Black Raptors and warriors from the Windrunners were slain. The air was filled with the sound of rushing wind. Blood rained down from the sky. Eduardo, drenched in blood, held Zephara protectively in his arms. Witnessing the bloody and brutal scene, his heart felt as if it were being torn apart. Thunder rumbled. Yet, it wasn't over. A Blood Moon Tempest began to rise. It was a sword technique unleashed by Gideon—the Blood Moon Tempest. "Dad!" Zephara was already terrified by the previous punch.And now, seeing the storm resembling a blood dragon, she couldn't help but shiver. "I didn't expect him to be so powerful! We underestimated him!" Eduardo was filled with regret.These were the top members of the clan, and now, thousands had been lost, dealing a significant blow that great
Atop the Black Raptors, lines of armored warriors known as the Windrunners stood ready. The foremost Black Raptor was exceptionally large. Clearly, it was an Alpha Black Raptor. Riding on the back of this Alpha Black Raptor were a man and a woman.Gideon had encountered the woman previously. She was Zephara, known as Ms. Tempest of Windrunners. The middle-aged man next to her was unsurprisingly the leader of Windrunners, Zephara's father, Eduardo Tempest. "So, you're the one who attacked my daughter!" "And who are you?" "I'm Eduardo Tempest, head of Windrunners." "I see when I deal with the younger one, the older one steps in. If I defeat you, will your father come after me, too?" Gideon taunted with a laugh. "How dare you!" Eduardo exploded with anger.Gideon chose not to speak further. He activated his Solar Titan Physique, lighting up the night sky as if it were midday. "Let's fight," he declared. "But remember. You'll have to face the consequences, and I hope you won'
"Is this truly the Mystic Supreme Bone?" Gideon asked, still in disbelief that a fragment of a ninth-level apex overbeast's bone was now in his possession. Orabella smiled and replied, "You've got incredible luck. They've unknowingly set the stage for you, and they must be furious about it now." "By the way, what exactly can this Mystic Supreme Bone do? It has a majestic presence, but what is its actual use?" Gideon asked."You aren't familiar with it, are you? The Mystic Supreme Bone has numerous remarkable uses," Orabella explained seriously. "Firstly, it can be used to create weapons. The bone is extremely durable. "Although this small finger bone alone isn't sufficient to make a weapon, you can refine it and integrate it into your own hand, allowing it to merge with your finger bone.""Merge with my finger bone?" Gideon asked."Yes," Orabella said with anticipation, "If you succeed in the fusion, your finger bone will become unbreakable, and the power of a single finger st
At the same time, Gideon and Pacino sprang into action, causing the three forces to clash and the glowing object to be tossed aside. As it landed, everyone could see it clearly. "A bone?" they exclaimed in surprise. They had anticipated discovering a rare treasure or a divine weapon, not a mere piece of bone. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be a finger bone. It was as large as a palm and incomplete. It was evident that it couldn't belong to a human. It was clearly from a beast."Mystic Supreme Bone." Orabella gasped in amazement. At that moment, Pacino's eyelids twitched uncontrollably, and his aged eyes flashed with a fierce intensity. "Gideon, seize it quickly. That's the finger bone of an apex overbeast. It is Mystic Supreme Bone, with countless incredible applications. We can't let it slip away." In reality, as soon as Orabella had cried out, Gideon had already activated his Solar Titan Physique, exuding an air of dominance. "Doombringer Knuckle!" he shouted,
"Harmoni, are you positive there's treasure here?" Brantley asked, wiping the sweat from his brow. He was standing at the bottom of the large pit, peering up at Harmoni with a doubtful expression. "I've dug this far, and there's still nothing. Is it possible you got it wrong?""No, it's definitely here," Harmoni insisted confidently. "Just keep trying." With no other option, Brantley resumed his digging. Just then, Gideon appeared at the doorway. Harmoni spun around, her eyes narrowing in surprise. "What are you doing here?" she exclaimed. "Hmm?" Gideon looked utterly confused. "Do we know each other?"Harmoni pressed her lips together and stayed quiet.Earlier, during the epic clash between Brightbane Sect and Naesbrey Fortress on the eastern plains, Gideon appeared and defended Umbra from Draven and his allies. He showcased remarkable strength during that encounter. Both Harmoni and Brantley had witnessed the battle, leaving them with a lasting impression of Gideon.W