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
Gideon returned to Goldspire with Rachel. He did not wait for Leopold and Nino, who decided to stay behind.After all, with the fall of Tiger Clan and the Linc family, Emberstone's criminal underworld was bound to undergo a complete reshuffling.Being Gideon's men, Leopold and Nino were sure to gain the support of Steve and the other officials, making their rise in Emberstone smooth and effortless.With such a large territory at stake, how could they give it up?Gideon didn't care about any of this.Upon returning to Goldspire, he arranged for Rachel to stay on Beaker Island.Although Rachel held a significant status in Goldspire, this was her first time visiting Beaker Island."This is such a beautiful villa. No, it's more like a palace!" Her eyes sparkled with delight.On their way back to Goldspire, she had leaned against Gideon's chest the entire time. He didn't feel it was appropriate to push her away, and thus, she felt completely content. She felt as if her relationship
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
Gideon looked at Orabella with indifference and said, "Quit having your sights set on Elara!" "You think too highly of me." "What do you mean?" Gideon asked, but Orabella didn't respond. Instead, she turned away and left. Her hands, tucked inside her sleeves, had turned bluish, a sign of frostbite from the pure essence energy. Earlier, Orabella had indeed tried to use the Hellrend Severance Technique to seize Elara's pure essence core. However, she had not anticipated the strength of the core and nearly faced a backlash. Luckily, she stopped just in time, so only her hands ended up frostbitten.… A series of bombing sounds echoed at the entrance and exit.Cinque and Sei hurried over, furious at the sight. "You kids have a lot of guts coming to Bandit's Hollow to wreak havoc! Who gave you the audacity to do this?"As they spoke, a massive handprint struck toward them. Brantley glanced up, his eyes gleaming like lightning. He launched a punch. With a loud boom, the ha
"We're almost there."Under the night sky, a massive winged beast raced through the air. On its back sat a man and a woman—Harmoni and Brantley."Harmoni, what exactly is this treasure you keep talking about?""Let's keep a little mystery. You'll know when we get there. But…" Harmoni's expression grew serious. "This treasure isn't going to be easy to obtain.""What do you mean?""Up ahead is Bandit's Hollow. The treasure is hidden within it. But Bandit's Hollow is home to seven fearsome hooligans. We are no match for them."Brantley smirked. "Then, why the hell are we even going?"Harmoni replied, "Talonclaw has some history with the leader of the seven hooligans. My grandfather once fought alongside him, so there's a bit of a connection."But my grandfather has long since passed. Our clan hasn't contacted him in years. I don't know if he'll honor my grandfather's memory and let us take the treasure."Brantley frowned. "If the treasure is in Bandit's Hollow, wouldn't they have
As everyone knew, the Spirale Clan controlled highly advanced technological weaponry, a power that many coveted. Even the beast tribes kept a watchful eye on them, waiting for an opportunity.Once The Light Council and Gideon's forces launched their attack, chaos would inevitably follow. Various factions—including the beast tribes and those apex overbeasts—would all get involved, each seeking a share of the spoils.If word of this got out, it would shake nations across the world."This is big!""This isn't just any battle. It's an upheaval!""Gideon, Ms. Corthopp, you aren't messing with us, are you? You're seriously going after the Spirale Clan?"The seven hooligans suddenly felt that Gideon storming into Bandit's Hollow to humiliate them wasn't such a big deal.After all, he was now planning to attack the Spirale Clan.They could feel their perception of him shifting once again, elevating Gideon's status to an entirely new level.Orabella nodded. "Yes, we are. The Light Coun