Terry and his group had been watching from the shadows. While they could stay unnoticed by Leopold and Nino, there was no escaping Gideon's acute senses.At this moment, Terry realized he had been exposed. Sensing Gideon's rage, he urgently contacted Emberstone's city mayor.The Emberstone's city officials, including the mayor, had already been briefed about the situation. Therefore, all the numbers that Truman dialed could not be called through.However, Terry used a secret communication channel to reach the county office. "Seal off the city hall right now! Immediately! Hurry, hurry!"The city council's secretary was alarmed and immediately informed the mayor.The next second, orders were issued to subordinate departments. All city halls across Emberstone were completely locked down.…At the same time, Tyson arrived at the city hall with Rachel. He was overjoyed. To him, it felt like he had struck gold to have found such stunning beauty.It wasn't just any beauty. It was Rach
Cameron laughed heartily. "Mr. Payne, don't be so formal! Come on. We're family, right?"At that moment, he caught sight of Rachel behind Tyson and froze in place. "What a stunning beauty!"Tyson, full of pride, said, "Cameron, I asked you to come here to help me handle the marriage registration with her.""I see."Cameron took a deep look at Rachel, feeling his heart race with envy toward Tyson. If Tyson weren't such a powerful figure, Cameron would have considered taking her for himself.Tyson leaned close to Cameron and whispered, "It's not by her own free will. This is a forced marriage. You need to smooth things out.""This…""Cameron, I'll leave this matter to you!" Tyson patted Cameron's shoulder meaningfully.Cameron felt a chill run through him. Offending a powerful criminal underworld figure like Tyson was unwise. He nodded. "Don't worry. I'll handle it. By the way, why is the city hall in lockdown?""They say it's an order from above. Cameron, can you take care of i
"Gideon!" a thunderous roar echoed through the air.It was Frank.He wasn't alone. Alongside him stood a middle-aged man and other members of the Linc family, including Truman."How dare they show up again?""They must have a death wish!"Leopold and Nino sneered.A loud rumbling was heard as the group of people stormed forward.Enraged, Truman shouted, "Frankie, that's Gideon! He's the one who killed your father and Adrian and destroyed the Linc family!"Frank's eyes burned with fury. Seething with killing intent, he gritted his teeth and roared, "Gideon, you scum! I'll grind your bones to dust!""You?" Gideon sneered with disdain.He had already assessed Frank and identified him as a martial arts master. For someone of Frank's age to reach the level of a martial arts master would indeed be considered extraordinary and impressive by most.However, he was nothing to Gideon.Catching the scorn in Gideon's expression, Frank felt his rage reach a boiling point. "I've heard fro
How powerful! Was Gilbert really Frank's mentor? He was truly exceptional. He had to be able to kill Gideon.The members of Tiger Clan were filled with anticipation."Gideon, prepare to die!" Gilbert roared. A loud bang echoed as he shot forward like a cannonball.His punch came crashing down, the force of it whipping the air.The gushing sound of the air could be heard clearly, a testament to the horrifying strength behind the punch. Even an elephant would have been pulverized by such a blow.As he inched closer, a smug smile appeared on his face.Kids would always be kids. He assumed that Gideon had to be overwhelmed by his sheer presence, and he became paralyzed and unable to move. How dull!Suddenly, Gilbert's smile abruptly vanished. His fist could no longer move forward even an inch. Gideon had casually caught the punch in midair.Gilbert looked up and was met with Gideon's cold, disdainful gaze."Is this your strength?"Those calm words hit Gilbert like a clap of thu
At the city hall, Tyson dragged Rachel out of the building.She was incredibly humiliated. She had never thought she would endure something like this. She wished she could die immediately, but she couldn't. In Tyson's hands, she didn't even have the option of ending her own life."Cameron, thanks a lot!" Tyson said."It's no big deal, Mr. Payne." Cameron smiled, waving nonchalantly to show he didn't mind, but his gaze kept wandering to Rachel. Envy, jealousy, and resentment were written all over his face.Tyson noticed it all. This only made him feel even more triumphant.Rachel was the top young businesswoman in Verdura and the one at the helm of Avila Group. She was an extraordinary woman. And now, this remarkable woman had become his wife.With a marriage certificate in hand, their union was legitimate and legally binding.Tyson was ecstatic like never before, eager to head home and consummate the marriage."Mr. Payne, I'll be off, then. Let's catch up when it's time for t
"I don't care who you are. Hand over Rachel immediately, or don't blame me for being merciless."You think setting up a few hidden fans and hiring an actor to put on a show makes you some big shot?"Cameron sneered, his face full of mockery.To him, that so-called overwhelming presence earlier was just the work of hidden wind machines. As for Terry, Cameron assumed he was just an actor playing a role.When Tyson heard this, he immediately caught on. Thus, all his fear vanished. A sinister grin appeared on his face as he growled, "You little punk, do you even know who I am?"I am Tyson Payne, the leader of Tiger Clan, one of the most powerful groups in Emberstone's criminal underworld. I've got almost 30 thousand men under my command."If you dare take my wife, even if you had a hundred lives, you still wouldn't survive. Now, hand over my wife and kneel to face your death."Otherwise, I'll make you experience the cruelest punishment in the world. By the end, you will wish you wer
A loud thud echoed.Steve could no longer stand. Trembling, he knelt on the ground, cold sweat pouring like rain. "Mr. Snow, I am incompetent! I will voluntarily resign after resolving this matter!""What's this? Do you not have a sense of responsibility? Are you thinking of running away instead?""No, no, Mr. Snow!" Steve was on the verge of breaking down. "Mr. Snow, I won't resign! Now that the Linc family and Tiger Clan are either dead or destroyed, I believe I can govern Emberstone well and live up to your expectations.""Start governing Emberstone by cleaning up your internal forces first."Gideon's cold snort was enough to make Anthony drop to his knees."Mr. Snow, I failed to raise my son properly. Please forgive me! I will resign willingly and accept any punishment!"Gideon shifted his gaze to Cameron.Cameron's hair stood on end, and he immediately knelt, bowing desperately. "Mr. Snow, spare me! I didn't know who I was dealing with. I was wrong! Please, have mercy and
A loud boom echoed as a thunderclap erupted on a clear day, like a bolt from the blue.Tyson, Steve, and everyone else present were horrified.Only a selected few at the pinnacle power of Dasovia could be addressed as an Elder of the Cabinet. It all made sense now.With just one phone call, all traces were immediately erased. Only someone like a Cabinet Elder could make that happen."No!" Tyson was filled with unwillingness and despair.However, Terry did not dare to give him another chance to speak. Afraid of provoking Gideon further, he swung his blade.With a single stroke, Tyson's head flew into the air.The leader of Tiger Clan and a figure who had dominated Emberstone's criminal underworld for two decades was no more!"It's over. It's all fine now." Gideon patted Rachel's head reassuringly, but she was still in shock.She had heard rumors that he was involved in the recent power shift in Goldspire, but she could never have imagined that he could directly command an Elder
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
Nethercult's outfits were nearly identical across the board, making them easy to recognize.As a major power in the northern region of the Wasteland, Nethercult kept a low profile. Tristan Neblanc, the leader, was as elusive as a ghost. He was heard of but rarely seen."Mr. Ballard, Harmoni and Brantley have started moving. Do you think they can get their hands on the heavenly flame?"Three people turned toward the eldest man among them—Nethercult's grand elder, Chaim Ballard.With Tristan absent, Chaim was in charge of the cult's operations.He pondered for a moment. "There's a decent chance. Brantley's working on forming the Martial God Physique. Though he's only at the half-step stage, his powerful body will attract the netherflame.""Mr. Ballard, are we waiting for the netherflame to enter Brantley's body before we suppress him?""Exactly.""That could tick off Talonclaw. And Harmoni said Brantley's from Martialgarde, the biggest faction in the eastern plains.""So what? I
Even though Gideon was locked in place and restrained, Gideon didn't sense any hostility from the giant fish. He met its gaze without flinching or acting humble.After a moment, he said, "I used your blood and triggered your phantom once, which helped me out of a tight spot. Thank you."The giant fish didn't move. It shut its eyes, clearly not interested in responding to Gideon."Mighty One, I came this time just to express my gratitude. I'll be on my way. If I get the chance, I'll come see you again."With that, Gideon bowed and turned to leave.Suddenly, a beam of golden light shot out like a sword and pierced into his body."Marshal Snow!" Jessica cried out in alarm.Gideon's body trembled, nearly losing his breath, but the sensation quickly faded.He touched his body and checked himself over. Nothing felt out of place.When he looked back, he saw the giant fish's eyes slowly closing. Clearly, that beam of light had come from its eyes just moments ago."Thank you." Gideon
"The Heavenly Sovereign is the ultimate trump card. As long as Chase doesn't have it, Attwell will always have a shot at pushing back against him."Of course, we're not expecting Attwell to actually beat Chase. We just need him to stir up some trouble and pull Chase's attention. That way, Chase won't have time to focus on the power grab," Jandial explained.Edric nodded to himself. "What you're saying makes sense, but why would Attwell even listen to you?"Jandial paused, looked around the room, and said in a low voice, "I'm only telling you all because we're brothers. Listen closely. When Attwell lost and fled to the Wasteland, his whole family was wiped out. But in reality, I secretly saved one.""What?" Everyone was shocked.Jandial said, "Attwell's only son has been living in my estate. I gave him a name—Alfsee… Alfsee Cook!"The princes around the table started murmuring, "Now that you mentioned it, I've seen that boy at your estate a few times. So that's Attwell's son? Unbe