"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
"I've heard of the royal family!" At this moment, a white-haired elderly man from the Farrell family, trembling with awe, immediately knelt. His face was filled with reverence. "Greetings, Lord Douglas!"The elder, second only to Zachary in authority within the Farrell family, carried significant influence.Seeing him kneel, the others dared not delay. The entire Farrell family followed suit, kneeling in unison. "Greetings, Lord Douglas!"This display greatly pleased Douglas, filling him with satisfaction."Rise," Douglas said, lightly fanning himself with his fan, his demeanor elegant. "I heard that the Farrell family is in trouble. I've come under my aunt's orders to provide assistance. Tell me the situation.""Please, Lord Douglas, come inside."In the conference room, the Farrell family explained their predicament in detail."So, it's primarily Harvey's Sunnigh Commerce Association, the Avila family, and the Horne family causing the trouble?" Douglas asked."Yes, Lord Dougl
Douglas' face was filled with arrogance.This time, the eight major forces assembled ten thousand masters, along with no fewer than 380 transcendents.With such a lineup to deal with one Dominic, to be honest, he thought it was overkill. It was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut."My lord, your call?"The leaders of the eight major forces stood in neat formation behind Douglas. All of them were peak transcendents, providing him with the utmost sense of security.Douglas said, "Call him out!""I've never even seen Dominic before. If we're going to kill him outright, I might as well meet him first, don't you think?" Hector immediately stepped forward. He possessed a unique technique, the Lion's Roar. His voice rolled like thunder as he spoke, creating sound waves that shook the air."Dominic, get out here!"As soon as the words fell, all the men on the coastline shouted in unison, "Get out here!"The intense energy caused waves to surge skyward in the inner sea. Even Beake
"What?""Did that actually happen?"In an instant, the atmosphere was electrified, filled with killing intent.Daisy Green, the master of the world-class powerhouse Wyomming Palace, was currently the only woman in Oasis Vale. She was a peerless beauty, her stunning looks capable of toppling nations, making her the dream goddess of all men.The reason she was here wasn't because Gideon had brought her in. She had followed him herself.She was infatuated with Gideon and had been relentlessly pursuing him. She had followed him to Oasis Vale and settled there.But recently, Daisy was preparing to leave Oasis Vale. After all, Gideon was no longer there, and staying with a group of rough men didn't interest her in the least."Hercule, didn't you promise not to mention this? I even secretly helped you with heavy chores for half a month!" Donald panicked."Hit him!"Everyone swarmed him.It wasn't until Donald passed out that they stopped. Only then did Ian speak up. "I just received
"Kill him!"The two words represented the highest decree of the Chapman royal family. In an instant, they began to mobilize.Although furious, they still had to adhere to regulations and could not act openly. However, like the Jaegers, they had cultivated a significant amount of power outside their direct sphere of influence.At Dalhurst, Thunderbolt forces assembled.The rallying horn sounded, and countless warriors descended.The leader, Hector Price, declared, "By the royal family's decree, all martial artists at the grandmaster level and above head to Goldspire and deal with Dominic Zeller!"In Mulstead, the Mullong Dragons were on the move as well.Although the leader couldn't issue a command today, their warriors scattered across the country also made their way toward Goldspire.In Silverkeep, the Night Phantoms—a feared assassination organization—also took action.It was said that their leader, Percy McClain, once assassinated a foreign president and escaped unscathed.
Casse nodded. "Indeed, we must strike them down. If Gideon takes action, all the better. His influence is far beyond what the Chapman family can match. Crippling the Chapmans would also serve as a warning to the other royal families, keeping them in line."Everyone turned to Mose.He sighed. "Of course, I'd like to do this. But Gideon is incredibly intelligent. He'll know we're the ones pulling the strings. If he turns his anger on us, the consequences would be dire."The Cabinet Elders fell silent. This was indeed a serious concern."Sir, the head of Skynet is here.""Let him in."Before long, a lanky man wearing a mask walked into the conference room. His presence was mysterious.Skynet was the largest and most secretive intelligence agency in Dasovia, established by the government. Aside from the King of Dasovia, no one had ever seen the head of Skynet's true face."Saul, what brings you here?" Mose asked."Mose, you previously asked me to investigate Gideon and his parents
"Now, it's our turn!"Harvey laughed heartily. With the soldiers retreating, the Farrell family was left without support, making them easy prey.Even if they couldn't lay a hand on the royal prince, they could still beat the Farrell family members until they were crawling on the ground.Over 30,000 men charged forward.However, this time, they had set aside their equipment.The sight of the massive charge was an eye-opener for the observing elites and socialites, none of whom had ever witnessed such a spectacle of tens of thousands rushing into battle."Run for your lives!" Members of the Farrell family turned pale with fear, scattering in all directions.Zachary was carried away while Zane shouted, "Lord Douglas, hurry and leave! Don't just stand there. They're coming to kill us!"Douglas' face twitched.Leaving? Was that something he, a royal prince, was supposed to do?The momentum of tens of thousands was overwhelming.Harvey, leading the charge, yelled, "Capture the roy
"Dominic Zeller!" Lavinia's single word reverberated like thunder.Even Douglas couldn't help but feel a chill, as Dominic's name was well-known within the royal families. He was a world-class expert.Beaker Island turned out to be Dominic's territory? This was entirely unexpected.However, considering that so many prominent figures were watching, retreating now would be a devastating blow to the royal family's reputation.Would the Chapman royal family really back down just because of Dominic? They would become a laughingstock.If the news spread to the family, his fellow family members would likely beat him senseless for bringing disgrace to the family name.With that thought, Douglas declared, "Dominic Zeller. I've heard of him. But he's not enough to make the Chapman royal family afraid."Lavinia's expression darkened. "So, you're determined to go to war?""Dominic killed one of my family's elites. That's a debt that must be settled," Douglas replied, instinctively assuming
"Zachary, you're all talk. If you've got the guts, come over here, and let's see if we won't beat you so hard that you'll be down on your knees!" Harvey and Gary shouted in unison.This infuriated Zachary. "How dare you spew such arrogant nonsense at this point? Don't you realize your ragtag bunch is no match for fully armed soldiers?"Here's my final ultimatum. Surrender now, kneel, and welcome Lord Douglas of the Chapman royal family, or all of you will vanish from Goldspire today!"Harvey sneered. "Zachary, if you've got what it takes, come start the fight and see if we're just a bunch of ragtag bunch!"Zachary turned around. "My lord, what do we do?"Douglas chuckled coldly. "They think we won't start a fight. What they don't understand is that, for the royal family, a few casualties mean nothing. If they're so stubborn, let's show them what we can do.""As you command!" Zachary felt both excited and nervous.He had never been in charge of such a large-scale battle before. T
"Is Mr. Snow planning to fight? But those criminal underworld forces are nothing compared to fully armed soldiers.""If a battle breaks out, there will be countless casualties. Nobody can bear the consequences!""Mr. Stein is still in Drammore for studies, and we can't reach him. What should we do now?"A group of influential figures was at their wit's end.Caius said, "When the Cabinet Elder visited Goldspire previously, he left contact information. I called him and reported the situation."The group of leaders immediately asked, "How is it? What did he say?""There's no news yet.""This is so nerve-wracking! The battle is about to begin. Once it starts, it'll be too late!" The deputy governor was visibly uneasy.At that moment, the phone rang.Caius quickly put it on speakerphone. "Sir, please tell us how to proceed!"A cold voice came through the line, "This matter does not concern you. Let Douglas dig his own grave. The consequences are not your responsibility. However, y
"Mr. Snow! Something terrible has happened! The Goldspire military district has mobilized all its troops. 30,000 soldiers are heading straight for Beaker Island. It looks like they're targeting you!" Harvey stumbled in, his face pale with fear.Gary's hair stood on end. While Gideon was powerful, this was 30,000 soldiers they were talking about. Help from afar wouldn't arrive in time."Gideon, think of something quickly!" Rachel was starting to panic as well.Gary said, "Something's not right. How could the mayor possibly allow the military district's soldiers to surround Beaker Island? Doesn't he know Mr. Snow lives here?"Gideon chuckled. "This has nothing to do with the mayor. He doesn't have the power to go against the royal family. I suspect this is the royal prince's own act.""Should we retreat?""Why?" Gideon laughed lightly. "Since he wants to play, let's play with him. Beaker Island isn't as simple as you think. It used to be Dominic's base. He spent considerable effort