Gideon shrugged. "No need. They can't do anything to me."Watching Gideon take Winter's hand and walk away, Lavinia narrowed her eyes. Seanno said coldly, "Let him go. If he doesn't value his own life, that's on him!"…Gideon and Winter left the Mosley residence. As soon as they stepped out of its bounds, the presence of transcendents from the Nevitt royal family surged toward them. But before they could fully appear, the threat vanished entirely.It turned out that, with a few flicks of his fingers, Gideon sent beams of light that pierced their cores, crippling them on the spot.The poor transcendents had no idea what had just happened to them. Writhing in pain, they passed out where they stood."You've offended the Quin royal family and now the Nevitt royal family. You really don't know how to stay out of trouble," Winter said, exasperated. Still, Gideon's assertive and domineering personality was undeniably captivating.For reasons she couldn't explain, ever since she had
What puzzled Serafina the most was she could no longer reach the transcendents. She had no idea what was going on.At that moment, her phone rang. Her heart skipped a beat, an unexplainable sense of unease rising within her.The caller was the Nevitt royal family's representative stationed in Drammore, the person in charge of the Nevitt royal palace in Drammore."Lady Serafina, something has happened."Serafina's expression darkened. "What's going on?""Trent and the others… They're all dead.""What?" Her eyes widened in shock.Just as she feared, something bad had indeed occurred. She just hadn't expected it to be this catastrophic.They were all dead? Those were four transcendents!Even with the Nevitt royal family's vast resources, transcendents weren't exactly common. Each one was a pillar of strength. And now, four were gone in an instant. This was a colossal loss."What exactly happened?""I'm not sure. Just now, Trent's and the others' bodies were thrown at the gates
Haine waved his hand. "Go immediately. Capture everyone in the Snow family!""Lord Haine, how many people should we send, and what kind of lineup?""To avoid any accidents, send more strong individuals. I want everything to be foolproof.""Understood!"Before long, a hundred-man squad departed from Drammore on military aircraft. Among the squad were five transcendents, while the rest were all grandmasters.Gideon knew nothing about this. He was wholly focused on comprehending the secret ritualistic technique.Late at night, in the early hours of the morning, Haine's hundred-man squad arrived in Goldspire, descending directly onto the Snow residence.Then, a terrifying presence spread out. The entire mansion seemed to tremble as if it would collapse.The members of the Snow family were jolted awake.The guards rushed over immediately but were thrown aside by the sheer pressure of the transcendents. Without even uttering a word, they were either killed or gravely injured."Who'
Caius didn't know what to do. He was completely flustered.The police chief said, "Mr. Grayson, this is already beyond our capabilities. We should report this directly to Mr. Snow. Every minute we delay, the Snow family is in greater danger."Caius knew there was no other option. He dialed Gideon's phone, but just like Fred, there was no answer.Caius then contacted Beaker Island to explain the situation. The person in charge of guarding Beaker Island was Patrick, a trusted warrior handpicked by Justin.When Patrick heard the news, he was also deeply shaken.Patrick notified Lysander, and Cipher's intelligence agents, stationed throughout Dasovia, were alerted. There were certainly agents in Drammore, and the immediate priority was to send someone to notify Gideon in person.Every second was a race against time.…While Goldspire was in chaos, Gideon remained immersed in his meditation.At 6:00 am, Winter knocked on his door. Only then did he open his eyes, walk to the door, a
With just one exchange, over a thousand men were injured. This left the commander utterly terrified. He had no time to think about anything else and didn't dare waste another moment. He immediately ordered, "Open fire!"His decision was resolute.He roared, "Fire! Don't hold back! Kill him! Level the hotel if you have to!"With a clack, all the soldiers loaded their weapons simultaneously.At the same time, Gideon's eyes flashed coldly, and a murderous energy surged from him.Just as a full-scale battle was about to break out, a signal flare streaked into the sky and exploded over the square, bringing the situation to a halt."Hold it!"A Hummer roared onto the scene.When the commander saw who stepped out of the vehicle, he immediately saluted. "Your Grace, I didn't know you'd be coming. May I ask why you're here?"If you're here to plead for Gidoen, I'm afraid that's impossible. Gideon insulted the royal family and killed our elite warriors. He must die. No one can save him!
At the moment, Gideon felt rage—earth-shaking rage. Yet, his face remained calm, showing no expression.A true general concealed storms in his heart while appearing as calm as a still lake. Without question, Gideon had such fortitude."Gideon!" When the Snow family saw Gideon arrive, they were overwhelmed with both joy and despair.They now knew that the ones who had captured them were the royal family.The royal family had the kind of supreme authority that stood high above others—a family so powerful that a mere stomp of their feet would shake all of Dasovia.How could the Snows fight against that? What could they use to fight against them?The Snow family members were ashen-faced, some even harboring resentment toward Gideon. In their minds, it was Gideon who had provoked this calamity, and they were merely collateral damage."Gideon, you shouldn't have come." Fred's face was streaked with tears."What's with the crying?" Gideon barked coldly, admonishing them. "The men of t
The Cabinet, the Ministry of Defense, and the Department of Justice all backed down.Cody couldn't understand it. He couldn't comprehend the decision.But what he did know was that he had severely underestimated Gideon. Gideon was far stronger and more influential than him. And, the ridiculous thing was that he had thought of himself as some big shot.At the same time, Cody felt a sense of relief. Gideon had moved on and broken off his engagement with Lavinia. That meant he still had a chance.Otherwise, with Gideon's level of influence, he could have easily married Lavinia, and Seanno would have been more than pleased.Thinking of this, Cody realized that Gideon wasn't so detestable, after all."Sorry," he said softly, offering a brief apology for what had happened the night before. Without waiting for a response from Gideon, he strode out of the Quin royal palace."Cody!" Serafina called out to him, but Cody didn't even turn his head.That made Serafina feel utterly humiliate
Blood sprayed in all directions.However, the ones who died were not the three members of the Snow family. It was the three executioners.Each of them had a bloody hole in the middle of their foreheads. The wounds went straight through from front to back.They were dead—completely and utterly dead. With a thud, their three corpses collapsed stiffly onto the ground.Sean was stunned.A few seconds later, he flew into a rage, practically jumping in fury. "Gideon! You're stubborn beyond saving! How dare you make a move? You're courting death!"Gideon didn't say a word.He couldn't be bothered to waste time. A surge of overwhelming energy burst forth. Instantly, a hurricane swept through the great hall, making the entire building feel as if it were on the verge of collapse.Chaos erupted.Amid the commotion, the snipers hidden in the shadows couldn't get a clear shot. They didn't dare to pull the trigger. After all, the superiors of the two royal families were present. If they hit
The High Marshal title worked like a charm.The mayor of this city, Bailey Pearce, personally welcomed Gideon and his group into his residence with great enthusiasm and utmost respect.After all, news of Gideon storming Cook Manor and carrying the Imperial Token had already spread through every level of government across the Nine Provinces. Who would dare provoke the High Marshal?"Marshal Snow, what brings you to the Wasteland? Are you here to scout for resource troves? If so, I'd be happy to guide you myself.""There's no need for that. I'm here for information on Nethercult."Bailey was visibly startled. "Marshal Snow, Nethercult is one of the three major powers in the northern region. They're no joke."Gideon gave a cold snort. "I'm here to kill their cult leader. If Nethercult's disciples know what's good for them, they'll be put to work mining resources. If they don't, then I'll wipe them all out."Bailey broke out in a cold sweat.So, the rumors were true. Gideon was like
Attwell was already a Supreme.And judging by his energy, he wasn't just any Supreme, but a peak Supreme. He was probably even stronger than Pope of Light and Yohan. No one expected Attwell to have reached this level.Edric and Jandial immediately backed off."Attwell, we meant nothing by it. Don't act on impulse. Alfsee's our grandnephew. We will never hurt him.""Yeah, Attwell. I was out of line earlier. That's on me."Attwell gave a cold snort and reined in his energy. Only then did the two finally breathe easy."It's really not that big a deal." Attwell shook his head and said calmly, "I know the location of several S-class dragon veins in Dasovia. There's one right here in the Wasteland. If I wanted to, I could subdue it. With the power of an S-class dragon vein, I could go head-to-head with him."But what's the point? Fame, fortune, power—none of it means anything to me. Life is short. I might as well live it relaxed and comfortably."Edric and Jandial were deeply shaken.
"Forget everything else. When it comes to familial ties, I'm your uncle. No matter how you look at it, you should come out and see me," Jandial exclaimed.That seemed to work. Inside the bamboo house, a presence stirred.Moments later, a handsome middle-aged man stepped out, dressed in rough linen clothes, long hair loosely draped over his back, yet still carrying an unmistakable noble air."Attwell…""Things have changed. I'm no longer a prince. I'm just Attwell."Edric and Jandial exchanged glances, then said, "Attwell, don't get the wrong idea. We're not using Alfsee to threaten you."Attwell smiled. "I've let go of all that. Alfsee might be my son, but he holds no sway over me. He has his own path—whether he lives or dies has got little to do with me."That caught Edric and Jandial off guard.Watching Attwell watering the flowers, they realized they couldn't read him anymore. Atwell really might have let go of everything and returned to simplicity."Attwell, this is a rare
A visit to the Nethercult in the northern Wasteland—perfect. It was basically a free pass to wipe out Nethercult.Gideon's killing intent surged.Jessica said, "Marshal Snow, should I talk to my father and arrange for a troop to assist you?""There's no need for that. If I wanted, I could contact Samson and have the Dragon's Aegis flatten Nethercult. But that would put Elara's life at risk. I'll pay the Nethercult a visit myself. I want to see what kind of stunt Tristan is trying to pull.""Marshal Snow, it's too dangerous. Tristan definitely has something planned. He wouldn't be bold enough to let you walk into Nethercult otherwise.""It's fine." Gideon wasn't afraid.He already had the confidence to take on a supreme. Even if Tristan had brought backup, it didn't matter."Gideon." At that moment, Ronan and Noel arrived."Mr. Foley, I didn't expect to see you here."Ronan laughed. "I was actually there the day you were appointed. Back then I was trying to guess who the new Hig
"Supreme core, huh?" Gideon muttered, the corner of his mouth lifting. "Interesting. I'm intrigued.""Die!" Tristan screamed hysterically.Gideon rapidly retreated—not out of fear, but to create distance, preparing a devastating killer move.Suddenly, a violent wind howled, spreading intense heat. The temperature in the area shot up.At that moment, firelight flickered in both of Gideon's hands. The left one glowed bright red—it was the Earthcore Flame. The flame on the right shimmered eerie green—it was the netherflame.Then, he brought both hands together.The two heavenly flames began to fuse, though they resisted each other, violently clashing under the pressure. The moment the seal was lifted, the explosion would be unimaginable.But that wasn't enough.Gideon opened his mouth and breathed out streams of core power, merging into the flames. The nation's destiny surged into it as well.The buildup of energy already roared in the void.The seawater beneath Gideon's feet spl
"Proceed!" The word rippled through the skies.From Imperial Palace, it shot out, passed through the High Marshal Seal, and transmitted over Tyrant Sea—stirring it to a boil, shaking the whole place.A dragon's cry echoed through the void from the seal.Next, a mysterious force poured out from the seal, flooding into Gideon's body, lifting him as if to the summit in one step. A commanding, Supreme energy surged from within."This is bad!" Tristan's expression changed.At this moment, Chase had approved Gideon's request. Empowered, Gideon's strength skyrocketed as though he had instantly leapt to the supreme level."Damn it!" Tristan clenched his teeth.He didn't want to back down, but he had no choice. He had to avoid a head-on clash."Are you trying to run away?" Gideon sneered.Now, he was invincible. Tristan was just a weakling—a bug. There was nothing more to him."Tyrant Sea, rise." Gideon raised both arms. The seawater grew wild and furious, surging hundreds of yards int
The broken blade condensed the force of the blade itself."The great Marshal Snow is using a broken blade? How pathetic! My ghost blade was forged over three years, infused with countless rare materials. It's indestructible," Tristan boasted, laughing."If the man's weak, the weapon doesn't matter."Gideon's casual jab left Tristan speechless, his face flushed with shame."A smart aleck, I see. Die!"Just like that, a black blade arc came down.Gideon stayed calm, swung the broken blade, and a white arc of energy shot upward.The black and white blades clashed and shattered on impact.Tristan's next move followed immediately. "The eighth style of the 13 Ghost Blades! Nether's Pass!"The strike carried a chilling gale. The sound of wailing ghosts and howling spirits echoed.As it neared, Gideon noticed countless skulls swirling in the wind. They were only shadows, but enough to make one's scalp crawl. They were clawing and snarling, like demons escaping from hell."Those are p
"Bitch!" The three men were furious and humiliated.As Nethercult guardians, being injured by a woman was unthinkable!"Nethervoid Hands."They moved together, and an intimidating hand seal came crashing down.Noel was just about to step in when suddenly, Elara stepped forward, facing the incoming attack head-on without a trace of fear. Pure essence energy erupted from her, causing the surface of the sea to freeze."Ice Soul Palm." A cold gleam flashed in Elara's eyes as she slammed her palm forward, clashing with the hand seal in a massive explosion.The three guardians were sent flying.Elara also coughed up blood and was knocked back into the floating palace."Elara!" Jessica panicked and rushed in, helping Elara up."I'm fine." Elara then wiped the blood from her lips and closed the palace gates.Her physique was strong, but her cultivation level wasn't high enough. If it got serious, she couldn't match the three guardians.Still, that brief clash had been her first rea
Gideon and Tristan clashed fists and were blown backward.Gideon's whole body went numb. He thought to himself, "Anyone who's remotely close to the word 'supreme' is no joke."Tristan, meanwhile, was shaken to his core. The moment their fists met, a massive force surged through his arm.If he hadn't reacted in time to deflect the impact, his body would've taken serious damage. Even so, his right arm was almost completely numb now.His long sleeves covered it so no one could see the trembling."No wonder it's called the Solar Titan Physique. It's one of the top-tier physiques. Now I see why.""That was nothing. Watch out, Mr. Neblanc. I'm about to turn it up." Gideon laughed loudly, battle intent soaring.He launched a full-on attack.It was not a secret technique. Instead, it was just pure close-quarters combat.That put Tristan in a tough spot. Just one exchange had already left him at a disadvantage. If they kept going toe-to-toe, there was a real risk he would get injured an