The three were pacing in circles, utterly restless.What they didn't know was that the warzone soldiers had already been deployed and were systematically searching every mountain peak.High-tech detection devices were also in place.…Gideon escorted Elliot to the Snow residence and asked Fred to help make arrangements."Gideon," Elliot called out."What's wrong? Don't be afraid. This is your home now."Elliot took off a red string from around his neck, revealing a bronze key attached to it. "This is the key to open that box. Without it, the thieves can't open it. More accurately, they wouldn't dare. If they try to force it open, the box will explode!"Gideon's eyes lit up, and he smiled. "Your grandfather was truly foresighted. This is excellent news."Elliot handed the key to Gideon. "Gideon, my task is done. I hope you can retrieve the box.""Don't worry. They won't escape!"…Time passed quickly, and soon, the sun dipped below the horizon. The night began to fall.The
"Novo Ordo? What's that? I've never heard of it!" Gideon shook his head.Marty froze for a moment before angrily shouting, "Gideon, you're too arrogant! How dare you look down on Novo Ordo? Do you know that our sect leader has unmatched power and could crush you with ease?"At that moment, the warzone commander spoke up, "Mr. Snow, I once led troops in Dalhurst and know of Novo Ordo. It's a mysterious and powerful organization, full of formidable individuals with significant backing. It's not to be underestimated!"Novo Ordo—Gideon had indeed never heard of it, nor had he crossed paths with them before. There was no reason they would target him without cause.There had to be someone pulling the strings.Could it be that the Jaeger royal family was behind Novo Ordo? Another possibility was that Novo Ordo, like the Jaeger royal family, was a hidden force coveting the Empyrean Atlas."Gideon, I already sent word to headquarters when I obtained the box. By now, the strongholds from h
"No!" Marty screamed. "Sir, I still have something to say.""Oh?" Gideon stopped his action, looking intrigued. "What else do you have to say? I'm curious!"Marty gulped hard, trying his best to suppress his trembling. "Mr. Snow, I can help you get the box!""Do I need you to get the box?""Sir, if those two face a life-threatening crisis, they'll definitely destroy the box. Even if you're strong enough, they're extraordinary individuals. There's a high chance you won't be able to stop them in time."Caius said, "Sir, what he says makes some sense. Spare him for now, and we can decide later."Marty was desperate to survive.Gideon snorted coldly. "I'll give you a way out. However, with your current level of strength, I doubt you can handle those two extraordinary individuals."With that, Gideon struck Marty a few times on his body.Immediately, Marty convulsed violently. Then, a powerful energy erupted from him, stirring a gust of wind that made everyone present uneasy."What
Melvin and Marcus were left speechless."Marty, listen to me…""I don't have to!" Marty cut him off, waving his hand dismissively. His expression turned cold, and his tone was firm. "Hand over the box now, and I'll let you walk away. Otherwise, don't blame me for not honoring our brotherhood!""Are you out of your mind?" Marcus snapped. "Did you get your hands on some kind of advanced tech? A bomb? A machine gun? You really think you'd have time to use it? The moment you reach for a weapon, I'll crush you!"Marcus exuded his energy, making his stance clear.Among the three of them, Marty had always been the weakest. But that was before. Now…Marty sneered and let out a sharp shout. It was like a thunderclap in the sky.Melvin's and Marcus' minds went blank, and the box slipped from their grasp, hitting the ground with a dull thud.However, Marty didn't pick it up.Instead, he stood there, watching them coldly. As Melvin and Marcus came to their senses, they were visibly shaken
The corners of Marty's, Melvin's, and Marcus' mouths twitch.A peak transcendent, who was considered a powerful and influential figure in the world, was being described as insignificant.However, none of them doubted it.Gideon gave off a presence akin to a deep ocean, immeasurable and unfathomable."Go now!"After the trio left, Gideon took the box back to Beaker Island.Using the key provided by Elliot, he inserted it into the lock and gently turned it. With a soft click, an ancient, dusty smell filled the air.He carefully opened the box.Inside was a parchment scroll and a letter.Taking a deep breath, Gideon hoped the letter would reveal some useful information. But after reading it, he frowned.The letter from the old man stated that Gideon's parents had split the Empyrean Atlas into two parts years ago. One part was taken by his parents, while the other was hidden somewhere. The map in the box—the parchment scroll—led to the hidden portion.Additionally, the letter me
Justin looked slightly embarrassed. "Sir, don't bring it up. It's a long story full of tears."Gideon rolled his eyes, guessing that Ajax and the others were the culprits."Sir, what's the mission you have for me? Come on. Tell me already. I'm raring to go.""Take this map." Gideon handed the parchment scroll to Justin and instructed, "I need you to go to the central area of Mount Mille and locate the place marked by the red dot. Find the treasure I'm after.""That's it?" Justin pouted. He had expected something grander, perhaps leading a campaign against a nation. Instead, it was just a treasure hunt."Not interested?""No, no, no! Sir, I'm very interested. It's just that Mount Mille looks pretty vast. I won't be able to find it alone.""Summon your troops. Have them quietly sneak into Dasovia and begin a covert search deep within Mount Mille. Remember, no big commotions. Keep it low-key and discreet.""Understood!""Get to it at once. Find the red dot's location as soon as p
Marty's words were firm and resonated with conviction.The higher-ups were visibly shocked. What was he trying to do? Even if he had become a peak transcendent, did he think he was invincible? Was he now the strongest in Novo Ordo?They all knew that Esmond and the other peak transcendent seniors had years of experience and deep foundations that a newly ascended transcendent couldn't possibly match.Esmond's expression turned grim.At that moment, Melvin stepped forward and said, "Mr. Mendoza, please contact Mr. Heath."As soon as he spoke, his energy flared. A thunderous burst shook the room.Gasps filled the hall.A senior exclaimed, "Melvin, you've also ascended to a peak transcendent? How is that even possible?""And me." Marcus snorted coldly and stepped forward.The three stood side by side. Their peak-level presences roared like tidal waves.The power granted by Gideon made their transcendence even stronger than usual. Among them, Marty's strength even surpassed Esmond
"Mr. Poe, Kitherglen is vast and boundless. Where are we supposed to find the sect leader? Please give us a clue or a way to contact him directly," Marty said."Take this." Hubert handed a small box to Marty and said, "When you reach the northern mountain pass of Kitherglen, open the box. You'll know what to do then.""Thank you, Mr. Poe."Marty accepted the box, and the three left Novo Ordo in haste, leaving Monmouth.Only after confirming they weren't being followed did they allow themselves to relax slightly. The entirety of Monmouth was under Novo Ordo's control, and they had no idea where spies might be lurking. As a result, the three of them had stayed on high alert within the city."I've heard that the Jaeger royal family resides somewhere within the Kitherglen mountain range. Do you think we'll get to visit them this time?" Melvin asked."Maybe," Marty replied, his expression grave. "But I doubt it'll be that simple. It's highly likely that once we enter Kitherglen, we wo
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