"Sir, something terrible has happened!" The butler's panicked shout brought the entire crowd to a standstill.Caspian's face darkened.This was the critical moment of the apprenticeship ceremony, and someone dared to cause a scene. Outrageous!"You insolent fool! Can't you see Timothy is in the middle of the ceremony? Who allowed you to shout like this? Someone, drag him out and give him a hundred whips!""Sir, it's a major issue!"Caspian's eyebrows twitched.The butler had served him faithfully for over a decade and was usually calm and composed. For him to lose his cool like this, the matter had to be serious.Hanson was equally displeased. He said coldly, "What could be so major? What could possibly happen to the Yates family? Does anyone in Goldspire not know that I am accepting Timothy as my disciple today? Who dares create trouble at this moment?"In the audience, toward the back of the crowd, Ruby sneered. "Lav, that old man with the goatee is truly arrogant!"Lavinia
Yates Group was the largest pharmaceutical corporation in Goldspire, so Russell chose it without hesitation. Thus, this scene unfolded."Mr. Briggs," a junior disciple called out and reported, "a large group of people has gathered outside the building. Leading them are members of the Yates family, and they seem furious.""Excellent!" Russell stood up with a smile. "Everyone, let's go take a look."Before Hanson, Caspian, and the others could step into the building, Russell and his group emerged."Hmm?" Hanson's eyes flickered with unease.As the senior of the Glevensky family, he had seen his fair share of prominent figures.Immediately, he noticed the extraordinary demeanor of Russell and his companions, guessing they had to come from a powerful background.However, Caspian was furious. "So, it's you kids who dared to acquire Yates Group! Such arrogance!"Russell responded, "You must be Caspian, the head of the Yates family. I've already placed the contract in the conference r
Silence engulfed the scene. It was the kind of deathly silence that swallowed everything.Everyone was dumbfounded. Even Hanson himself felt his mind go blank, unable to process what had just happened.Russell remained composed and refined, chuckling softly. "Mr. Glevensky, do you still think we're being arrogant now?"Finally, Hanson snapped out of his daze. His hair stood on end.Russell was incredibly strong! He was undoubtedly a top-tier expert, far beyond Hanson's ability to contend with. No wonder he was so domineering. His confidence came from terrifying strength.Although Russell appeared refined, his tone polite and even accompanied by a smile, Hanson could feel the sharp, oppressive energy emanating from him, subtle yet suffocating.At this moment, Hanson had no choice but to set everything else aside. He scrambled to his feet, clasped his hands, and said respectfully, "I didn't expect your strength to be so formidable, young friend. I'm impressed. It seems I spoke out
Lavinia couldn't help but admire Russell. He was someone so powerful yet genuinely humble. It was clear he wasn't faking it. His sincerity set him apart from countless men of his age."May I ask, Mr. Briggs, where are you from?""Well…" Russell paused briefly.Lavinia quickly added, "If it's inconvenient to say, that's perfectly fine. I apologize for being presumptuous.""It's not really a secret. I'm from Healers Valley.""Healers Valley?" She froze for a moment.A few seconds later, her eyes widened, and she exclaimed, "Healers Valley! You mean that Healers Valley?"Russell replied, "How many Healers Valleys do you think there are in the world?"Lavinia's mind was in turmoil.On the other hand, Ruby covered her mouth in shock."That's right!" She was elated. "The Medicine Sovereign is here in Goldspire, isn't he? Mr. Briggs, you must be here with him, right?""How do you know Mr. Howell is in Goldspire?""Classified intel," Ruby said with a chuckle, her eyes twinkling. Sh
"Lav, this is truly a blessing from above! Just a few days ago, I was sad that I couldn't meet the Medicine Sovereign, and now, we're directly collaborating with Healers Valley," Ruby exclaimed, clearly in an excellent mood."As long as I build a good relationship with Russell, Lav, I might even be able to join Healers Valley. If that happens, the Mosley family will have a powerful backer.""Keep it up!" Lavinia was also delighted. Seeing Ruby thrive was a great joy for the family.Ruby said, "I need to hurry up and relocate the company. The Hackle family has been targeting me in Drammore, so I'll just give up that market for now. "Once I've solidified my relationship with Healers Valley, I'll return with a vengeance. The Hackle family? They're nothing more than ants compared to Healers Valley."…That day, the Mosley family in Drammore held a meeting. Everyone was brimming with excitement.The Mosleys actively assisted Ruby in relocating her pharmaceutical company, creating a
The Yates family's total cash reserves amounted to barely a tenth of the offer."Damn it!" Caspian was so furious that he nearly spat blood.If he had known it was that much money, why should he bother with pride? He should have just signed the contract. But now, it was too late."Sir!" The butler rushed in hurriedly. "Someone just delivered an invitation."Caspian glanced at it and said in a deep voice, "Tomorrow, Aeternum Group is holding a grand opening ceremony, inviting the city's elites to attend. It's said they'll also be launching a new drug.""Sir, should we go?""Why not? No matter what, the Yates family is still a pharmaceutical giant in Goldspire. Even a powerful outsider must respect the local powers. There's a chance Aeternum Group might cooperate with us."Timothy added, "They're new here and pushing a new drug. It won't be easy for them to succeed. I think they'll need our family's help. We've taken root in Goldspire for years and have a massive market they can't
"What? Mr. Howell, are you saying the Rejuvenation Pill preserves youth?" Ruby struggled to contain her emotions, but she couldn't help crying out.Geoffrey chuckled. "It does have the effect of preserving youth, but since it's a new drug, I can't guarantee it will work perfectly every time. Generally speaking, it's reliable. "Preliminary tests show that one treatment can maintain its effects for five years. The younger the person, the better the results. The older they are, the less effective it becomes."After taking it, results appear within seven days, especially for younger people dealing with acne or dark spots. The improvements are striking.""That's incredible!" Ruby was ecstatic.It was easy to imagine that once the Rejuvenation Pill hit the market, it would cause a sensation and spark a frenzy.Geoffrey added, "The Rejuvenation Pill is destined to be a global sensation. However, to avoid unnecessary trouble, I've decided to launch it initially in Goldspire. We'll gradu
"Lav, this is no blessing from above. It is because of Gideon," Ruby thought to herself, wanting so badly to tell Lavinia to break off any talks about her engagement to Gideon.Geoffrey had called Gideon "sir". That title alone made him someone who could dominate the entire world!No wonder Gideon always had such a carefree attitude. He had the qualifications for it!"Kid, what are you thinking about? You seem off," Lavinia probed."I'm just so excited, Lav.""Don't let it get to your head. Stay grounded and work step by step to establish a solid market in Goldspire. The family is counting on you!"Lavinia felt overjoyed seeing Ruby seize such a tremendous opportunity with unlimited potential ahead.…Over the past few days, Gideon had been working tirelessly to produce the Rejuvenation Pill and was completely worn out."Sir, tomorrow is the grand opening of Aeternum Group. Are you attending?""I'm not interested." Gideon shook his head.Geoffrey added, "Sir, did you know th
Even Luna was shaken to the core."Activate!"It wasn't over yet. Gideon clenched his fists tightly and let out a thunderous roar toward the sky. His raw physical strength exploded, causing the palace to tremble violently and forcing Luna to step back.In everyone's sight, Gideon's hair whipped around wildly. His expression was cold and imposing, and his eyes seemed as if they could steal one's very soul."Ms. Lumen, how does it feel? Tell me. Do you still think I don't have the power to bring disaster to Naesbrey Fortress?" Gideon's voice was as firm as iron.Luna's heart pounded wildly, and her face was filled with disbelief.How could Gideon be this strong? How old was he?Among the younger generation of the eastern plains, the strongest was Umbra, who was only 28 years old. Yet, Luna had a feeling that even Umbra wouldn't be able to stop Gideon.Despite Umbra's young age, she had become the leader of Naesbrey Fortress, standing as an equal to the head of Martialgarde and th
As soon as Gideon finished speaking, Luna's expression darkened.She sneered. "Mr. Snow, you're being far too blunt. That's not good. I really don't want to turn against you. To be honest, I don't quite understand."You know that Umbra has a pure-essence physique, yet you still bring Ms. Seymour to Naesbrey Fortress? Do you really think you alone can protect your wife against all of Naesbrey Fortress?"Gideon said, "Indeed, I'm not arrogant enough to believe I can single-handedly take on all of Naesbrey Fortress. But I assume that Ms. Crescent is righteous and would never resort to such despicable acts. She shouldn't have any plans on using my wife's negative energy."That's why I suspect that this decision was made by you alone and has nothing to do with Ms. Crescent. My guess is that something has happened to Ms. Crescent. Am I right?"Luna's expression changed for a bit. "Mr. Snow, you are truly perceptive. I won't hide it from you. Umbra encountered some complications in her c
Naesbrey Fortress stood tall in the middle of Glass Sea. The sea was truly dazzling, filled with brilliant colors that painted the entire sky in breathtaking hues, making it look like something straight out of a comic book."Mr. Snow, I wonder, what urgent matter has brought you all this way to seek an audience with Umbra?" Luna asked."Well… This matter is quite complicated, and it might disgust you," Gideon stated."Mr. Snow, please speak freely.""Let me introduce him first. This old man here is the Grand Elder of Moblathos from the outside world.""Moblathos?" Luna's expression changed.Decades ago, when she was still a child, she had heard of someone from Moblathos sneaking into Naesbrey Fortress to prey on women. It was shameless, vile, and despicable."Ms. Lumen, I told you this would disgust you, but calm down and hear me out first." Then, Gideon turned to Kori. "Get out and wait outside."Kori was both embarrassed and furious, but he had no choice.After Kori left,
"Go check it out," the chief ordered.The squad rushed forward. Immediately, they were scared out of their wits."Sir!""This… This is…""It's Brightbane Sect's Francis… and Giles!""How is that possible?"Everyone was stunned.Francis and Giles were monstrous talents known throughout the entire eastern plains. Even as rogue cultivators, they had heard of them.But now, they had been killed!Who had the audacity to do this?"Sir, what do we do? Should we retreat? This is serious. We can't get involved.""No, fortune favors the bold. We're not far from Brightbane Sect. We must report this to their higher-ups immediately. That way, they can track down the killer in time. Maybe we can even get a reward, or better yet, a chance to join Brightbane Sect."The subordinates hesitated for a moment, then came to an agreement.They quickly chopped down trees and crafted two simple coffins, placing the bodies and heads inside. Carrying the coffins, they rushed toward Brightbane Sect.
The ground trembled.Giles' eyes widened. "This is bad. Francis is about to use that move!"That scared him so much that he immediately retreated.At the same time, Francis had finished gathering his energy. He slashed downward with his blade. At first glance, it seemed like an ordinary strike, but it sent a chilling sense of danger through Gideon."It's Bane Sabre's fifth form, the Soul Severing Slash!"Just a moment ago, he was only using the second form, and now, he suddenly jumped to the fifth. It was no wonder the power skyrocketed!Gideon's morale flamed on. His mighty frame trembled, unleashing the raw power of his flesh and blood. He showed Francis' attack the respect it deserved. "Doombringer Knuckle!"At that moment, both the fist and sword energy collided, shaking the earth.The shockwave blasted Giles, leaving him covered in blood. He collapsed unconscious on the spot.Just then, a figure shot out of the battlefield, diving into a descending military aircraft."Tr
Gideon's declaration left Francis momentarily stunned. Overcome with anger, he let out a laugh. "You want to take our heads? Fine. I hope you have the strength to back up such claims and aren't just making empty threats!" He stomped hard, causing the ground to crack, and launched forward like a cannonball."Francis, be careful! Don't underestimate him. He defeated the Shadowgnaw Overlord with a single punch!" "What?" Francis' heart skipped a beat. His momentum waned, and in that instant, Gideon struck with his palm, sending him flying. Francis flipped in the air a few times and landed awkwardly, stumbling back more than 30 feet away. His expression turned grim. "What did you say!" "Francis, he took down the Shadowgnaw Overlord with one punch, and this inner core is from that beast." Francis was furious. "Why didn't you mention that earlier?"Naturally, Francis was aware of the Shadowgnaw Overlord. Over a year ago, he had faced it in battle but had retreated in a miserab
Gideon declared coldly, his voice void of any sympathy, "That's not something I can allow. I'm afraid this is the end for you." The instant the young man clad in black stole the inner core, his fate was sealed."No!" The man screamed in desperation, his face contorted with unwillingness.Suddenly, a fighter jet roared into view, and a startled voice called out, "Giles, what are you doing here?"The young man in black, Giles Terrell, looked up to see a figure dressed in purple standing at the jet's cabin door. Hope surged within him, as if he'd found a lifeline.Giles cried out, "Francis! Help me!"However, Francis Hurst's eyes were riveted on the inner core, a greedy gleam flickering within them.Francis thought that it was fate for him to stumble upon the alpha beast's inner core. If he seized it and used it for his cultivation, he'd surely surpass the young leaders of factions like Martialgarde and Warbringer Gate. Giles had truly given him a wonderful opportunity.Wi
"Why are you pursuing me so persistently? Whoever reaches the inner core first should rightfully claim it. You were careless, so consider this a learning experience. Isn't that reasonable? Must we really end in a situation where both of us lose?" the young man taunted. "A learning experience? That's truly amusing. You steal my inner core and have the nerve to call it a lesson. You certainly have a lot to say," Gideon retorted coldly. He extended his hand, and a massive shadow hand materialized from above. It was the Clausum Palm. The alpha beast, ridden by the young man in black, sensed the immense power of the handprint and froze in fear, dropping to the ground. "Blast it!" The young man in black was so furious that he nearly coughed up blood. Forced to leave the alpha beast, he continued fleeing on foot. He retaliated with a punch, smashing the hand. "Oh? You still have the energy to fight back. Impressive. You're quite the young talent. What a shame you chose to seek you
Out of nowhere, a chain shot up from below, snagging the inner core and swiftly dragging it away. "What?" Gideon erupted in fury. Who would dare snatch from a tiger's jaws? This person had some guts. "Stop!" he roared. With a thunderous force, he cut through the toxic miasma, reaching for the chain. But the thief was no ordinary being. They were a formidable opponent, retracting the chain with remarkable speed. Gideon caught a glimpse of a flickering figure in the jungle. "The inner core I captured isn't something just anyone can take. Let's see if you can escape my clutches," Gideon threatened, his voice resonating with intensity. The figure in the jungle hesitated, a chill running down their spine, yet they didn't relent and fled with the inner core.The fighter jet descended rapidly. But with the dense canopy of ancient trees in the jungle, aerial navigation was not possible. Gideon landed a backhand strike on Kori, rendering him unconscious to prevent any interferenc