"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
"Of course!" Matthew assured. "Then, Mr. Seymour, why don't you bring your copy of the contract over so we can destroy it now?""Sure thing!"Arnold was more than happy to comply. Destroying both contracts meant the Seymour family business was back in his hands, finally putting his mind at ease."Oh, by the way, Matthew, about the money we invested in you…" Arnold probed tentatively.What had already been swallowed cannot be spat back out.Matthew was prepared for this and explained, "Mr. Seymour, the invested funds have been filed and deposited into the public account. It's genuinely impossible to return them to you."It's not just the Seymour family. Other families' investments are also with me. Please rest assured."Gathering these funds shows my capability to Rachel, demonstrating my value. This way, Rachel will hold me in even higher regard."If each of you were to pull your investments out, it would be like stabbing me in the back. However, if you're absolutely set on tak
"Ella, Mrs. Seymour is right. It's boring driving alone. Come keep me company and chat with me." Matthew gestured for Elara to get in.Marion was overjoyed and quickly nudged Elara."Alright, then." Elara hesitated for a moment before stepping into the car and leaving the neighborhood with Matthew. Thrilled, Marion planted a few kisses on Arnold's face. "Arnie, we're going to make it big!"Arnold frowned and asked, "What are you talking about?""The Carter family is on the rise! With our connection to Matthew, how can they not help us? Besides, with Ella going home with Matthew tonight, she surely won't be coming back.""What?" Arnold's face darkened.Marion scoffed. "What's with that reaction? Don't tell me you're upset about this!"Do you realize how many heiresses from prestigious families will be chasing Matthew in the future? If we don't act quickly to solidify this relationship, we'll end up with nothing.""But Ella and Gideon haven't divorced yet. They're still in the
The villa was decorated in a nightclub style. After all, it was meant to be a place for indulgence, so the ambiance fit perfectly."Ella, take a seat," Matthew said, motioning to a chair. He grabbed a bottle of Louis XIII cognac, poured himself a glass, took a sip, and smacked his lips in satisfaction."I never imagined I'd have such an opportunity. Truly, the heavens are looking out for me."In no more than a month, I'll be establishing my own company. With Avila Group's support, families and corporations from all over will scramble to work with me."I'll make sure to share some clients with the Seymour family. That way, your family's business can quickly grow to the next level.""Matthew, you're so kind!" Elara said happily."Silly girl." He ruffled her hair affectionately, looking at her tenderly. "We've known each other for so many years. Don't you know how I feel about you by now?"Her cheeks flushed red upon hearing this."Ella, trust me. When I make it big, I won't for
After placating Marion, Arnold suddenly received a call from Gideon.Knowing that Marion didn't like Gideon, he stepped out of the villa and answered the call in the yard. "Gideon, what's the matter?" "Mr. Seymour, has Matthew already canceled the contract with you? Is Seymour Corporation back in your hands?"Gideon was asking because Rachel had informed him, and he wanted to verify the situation to ensure that Matthew wasn't pulling any tricks.Arnold was surprised. "Yes. Matthew came by and voided the contract just now. Gideon, how did you know about this?"Gideon replied, "This was something I arranged through Rachel. Without giving Matthew some benefits first, he wouldn't have been willing to cancel the contract.""You asked Rachel to do this?" Arnold was stunned.Gideon chuckled. "Mr. Seymour, whether you believe it or not, the important thing is that Seymour Corporation is back in your hands, and you can finally be at ease."As for the money you invested in Matthew, I wo
Matthew was carrying Elara onto the bed."Perfect! Her figure… I've been craving it for so long. Unfortunately, this girl has always been so proud, never giving me a chance to make a move. And now? She's mine!" He let out a sinister, almost perverted laugh.He stripped off his clothes in a few quick moves, licked his lips, and teased, "You're still legally married to Gideon, aren't you? So, doesn't this mean you're cheating on him with me?"He laughed. "Unbelievable! Gideon, the former Four Elites of Goldspire and the eldest son of the Snow family, is getting cheated on, with me being the third party, nevertheless! How entertaining!"As he finished speaking, he lunged toward Elara.Just then, the sound of shattering glass filled the room as a figure burst through the window and kicked Matthew with tremendous force. Matthew was sent crashing into the wall and fainted instantly.Gideon glanced disdainfully at Matthew, who now lay unconscious like a beaten dog.Without a word, he p
Matthew stumbled into the living room, flustered and unsure how to face Marion. He had taken Elara home, but now, she was missing. This was a complete disaster.If anything had happened to Elara, he would be done for. Rachel would certainly be upset, leaving him with a terrible reputation and enormous losses."Mrs. Seymour, what brings you here?""Matthew, about last night…""Mrs. Seymour, let me explain. Ella probably wasn't ready, and I may have been a bit impulsive. It upset her, and she ran off. I don't know where she went, but don't worry. I've already arranged for people to search for her."Marion was momentarily taken aback. So, Matthew still had no idea what had actually happened last night.She rolled her eyes and told him through gritted teeth, "Matthew, listen to me. It was Gideon who ruined your moment with Ella last night.""Gideon?""That's right. That jerk broke in, took Ella away, and dropped her off at my house. I'm telling you the truth.""Fuck!" Matthew flew
"Alright. Here's the deal…" Matthew briefly explained the situation.After listening, Fisher stroked his chin and said, "Are you sure the Snow family doesn't have any real backing from the Horne family? If that's true, I can step in. But if…""Fisher, what's there to fear? I've got this under control! Even if the Horne family gets involved, I can appeal to Rachel. "Wouldn't the Horne family have to show respect to Rachel? The bottom line is, there's no real risk. If you're not up for it, I'll just find another big shot in the underworld.""Hey, hey. There's no need for that, Mr. Carter! I didn't say no."Fisher had always regarded himself as above Matthew because the Carter family was only a second- or third-tier family, while he was a respected figure in Goldspire's underworld scene.However, things were different now. The Carter family was poised to rise, and Matthew had the potential to become Goldspire's top bachelor.Fisher needed to maintain this relationship carefully.
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