In an instant, Gideon sensed danger.The timing was perfectly executed. It was right when he was in his moment of vulnerability, which was before he could fully catch his breath."Watch out!" Winter cried out.Gideon let out a roar, his entire body instantly recovering. Every muscle and cell in his body began writhing wildly, his defenses reaching their absolute peak.It was not just that. A surge of energy erupted from him, forming a tornado that spiraled around his body, whirling furiously.Just then, the modern weapon attack came in."What?" Winter's beautiful eyes widened in shock.It was an energy cannon!The energy blast tore through the tornado, heading straight for Gideon.However, the brief moment of resistance was enough for Gideon to recover. Facing the now significantly weakened energy blast, he smirked. His fighting spirit reignited, he clenched his fist and punched straight at the energy cannon blast.Sean and the others were completely dumbfounded at this sight
However, Haine couldn't retreat. It was the Quin royal palace, now completely destroyed. If he simply let it go and allowed Gideon and the Snow family to walk away unscathed, then the Quins would become nothing but a laughingstock.Right now, the nobles of Drammore were surely watching. Thus, if he truly let Gideon leave without consequence, where would he put his dignity?At this moment, Gideon no longer appeared murderous, yet to Haine, he seemed even more terrifying than before.Suddenly, Sean screamed, "Again!"With a loud boom, a second energy blast was fired.Gideon let out a wild roar, but instead of dodging, he charged forward, slamming into the energy blast.The energy blast exploded. However, Gideon himself was also blown backward, his fist dripping with blood."Kill him!" Sean roared. "Fire! Fire everything! Kill! Kill! Kill!"In an instant, countless energy blasts rained down on Gideon. Yet, he did not dodge.Instead, he pressed forward, his fists swinging relent
Adam said, "Mr. Snow, you can't kill a Dasovian noble. Even His Majesty must go through proper procedures if he wants to punish the royal family. There are rules. Everything must be done properly."Blake added, "That's right, Mr. Snow! Look, the Quin royal family has been utterly destroyed and suffered tremendous losses, but your family members remained unharmed. Why not call it even now? Both sides take a step back. What do you think?"Gideon let out a cold laugh. "Easy for you to say. Call it even? They start trouble when they want and end it when they feel like it. What do they take me for?"A chilling gleam suddenly flashed."This is bad!" Adam's and Blake's expressions changed drastically.However, it all happened too fast and too sudden. They couldn't stop it.That gleam of light pierced through the foreheads of the three elders standing beside Haine. The three men collapsed silently, falling straight into a pool of blood.Three peak transcendent warriors were slain on the
Back at the Mosley family, Lavinia asked Cody for information.Out of consideration for her, Cody told her some things, but he didn't mention Gideon. He only said that the Quin royal family had encountered a formidable enemy.An hour later, the upper circles of Drammore gradually settled down.The noble elites were busy with their own affairs and didn't have much time for gossip. Besides, with such a strict information lockdown, it was obvious that no one could find out anything. Since that was the case, they simply stopped paying attention.Elsewhere, Gideon had finished tending to his wounds at the hotel and changed into a fresh set of clothes.Haine's condition had also improved considerably."This guy… His strength is terrifying, but his medical skills are just as unbelievable." Haine's mind was in turmoil. Just what kind of monster had he encountered?"You're recovering well."Gideon and Winter appeared.Haine scoffed. "First, you beat me half to death, then you patch me
Haine found Gideon utterly unreasonable.It was the Spirale clan they were talking about. It was an entity far too terrifying, with an endless arsenal of high-tech weaponry at its disposal.Undoubtedly, if the Spirale clan ever decided to rebel, they could unleash an earth-shattering storm, maybe even a global catastrophe. The world would be in chaos.The land of Dasovia was filled with hidden powers, like lurking dragons among crouching tigers. There were far too many terrifying existences there.On the surface, the royal families appeared to stand at the pinnacle. But in reality, ancient clans had existed for thousands of years—some even longer—possessing unfathomable depths of power.These clans were called the Ancient Clans.The Spirale clan was one of them. Though they lived in seclusion from the world, that didn't mean they were benevolent.Years ago, by a stroke of fortune, Haine had come into contact with the clan and spent an enormous sum of money to purchase an energy
Gideon seemed lost in thought.Haine said, "Gideon, let me make this clear. Even if your life is put on the line, you cannot expose me. Working with you is already a huge risk for me.""Don't worry." Gideon put the map away and said, "You can leave now. I'll let you know when it's time to act.""The sooner, the better."With that, Haine left in a hurry.As soon as he left, Winter asked, "Do you trust him?"Gideon replied, "Partially. But the Spirale clan is most likely in Beaumere. I'll send people to scout first.""Are you really going to take on the Spirale clan?""What else?" He rolled his eyes. "Do you not want me to save your sister?"Winter lowered her head. She felt complicated.On one hand, she was desperate to save her sister. But on the other hand, she worried for Gideon's safety. The Spirale clan was an ancient entity, after all. It was a powerful group that had lived on the land for thousands of years."Don't worry." Gideon patted her shoulder. "I'll be well-prep
Arabella had been staying in Goldspire, and with the strict information lockdown in Drammore, she naturally had no way of knowing what had happened. She was curious but didn't ask too many questions.Gideon wasn't back for a vacation. Even though Winter didn't say it out loud, he knew she was deeply worried about her sister's safety.Because of that, the Snow family needed to race against time, working day and night to master the sacrificial ritual techniques as soon as possible, suppressing the frenzy poison to its absolute limit.After chatting with the women for a while, Gideon left and walked alone toward the secret chamber.Arabella, however, was preoccupied. There was only a little over a month left until the Eight Major Royal Families Martial Arts Tournament.By the looks of it, Gideon was very busy. She felt awkward asking him for help."Lady Arabella, what should we do?""I don't know…" Arabella sighed.Remembering what happened to the Quin royal family, she quickly co
Gideon wasn't surprised.Douglas had mentioned before that the younger generation of the Foxhall royal family was direly lacking strong successors.That year, the Martial Arts Tournament happened to be hosted within the Foxhall royal family's territory. Because of that, their plan to bring in external reinforcements had been approved by the other royal families.Arabella asking him to be their backup was something Gideon had already anticipated."Mr. Snow, to be honest, our family suffered a devastating disaster before the last Martial Arts Tournament. My older brother and a group of exceptionally talented geniuses all perished, leaving us without strong successors."We must bring in powerful external reinforcements if we want to achieve a good ranking in the Martial Arts Tournament. The tournament results greatly impact the royal families, including the distribution of shared resources and many other aspects."We've already been struggling due to our lack of successors. If we pe
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
Jake let out a terrified scream. He quickly adjusted the fighter jet's course, but just then, a tentacle burst forth from the dense, poisonous fog. The tentacle was black and moved with alarming speed, reaching the jet in mere moments as if intent on tearing it apart. "Fire!" Jake activated the attack system, and over a dozen missiles were launched. The attack was successful, as the tentacle was blown into a gruesome mess. In the distance, a thunderous roar echoed, shaking the heavens and earth—the Shadowgnaw Overlord had felt the pain. Suddenly, more than 30 black shadows emerged from the toxic cloud."Damn it!" Jake swore. He struggled to continue operating the fighter jet amid the overwhelming number of tentacles. Their firepower was no longer enough. Desperately, he called out, "Sir!" At that moment, Gideon sprang into action. Rather than destroying the tentacles, he reached out and seized the one lunging at them. With a powerful yell, he unleashed the strength of
Luckily, Gideon's fighter jet was a state-of-the-art model, so flying through the poisonous haze wasn't a significant problem. Suddenly, a piercing scream reverberated inside the jet, making it shake violently. Kori's face went white as he yelled, "This is bad! It must be the Shadowgnaw Bug. They're venomous creatures that can survive in this toxic fog. An adult Shadowgnaw Bug can reach the size of a lion or tiger, and the Shadowgnaw Overlord is even scarier, being as big as an elephant." Just as he finished speaking, another high-pitched cry sounded. The fighter jet shook uncontrollably and began to dive. Jake did everything he could to keep the jet stable. If the jet had been a regular aircraft, it would likely have broken apart by now. Kori looked deeply concerned. "Based on the strength of that cry, it seems we've run into the Shadowgnaw Overlord." "What's the big deal about one bug? Can it really be that dangerous?" Gideon scoffed, signaling Jake to open the cockpit door.
Gideon trusted Kori completely, as Kori's life depended on him, leaving no room for hidden agendas. The fighter jet soared eastward at high altitude. Gideon was immersed in studying the Book of Medicamentum. He vaguely remembered Titus once mentioning the pure-essence physique and other rare physiques, such as the pure solar physique. These were subtly referenced in the Book of Medicamentum. His current task was to uncover information about the pure-essence physique in the latter part of the Book of Medicamentum. If successful, he might learn how to harness the methods concerning the pure-essence physique himself, enabling Elara to fully awaken and transform. Silence enveloped the entire fighter jet.That evening, the jet touched down on the summit of a large mountain. The pilot, Jake Clythe, was weary from hours of flight, was instructed by Gideon to take a one-hour break. Gideon and Kori also disembarked from the aircraft.The landscape was filled with overlapping mountains
Kori was overwhelmed with fear. "What are you doing? What have you done to me?" he exclaimed. Gideon smirked. "Don't worry. I've just set up three 'fuses.' As long as you behave, nothing will happen. But if you try anything funny, I can make your head explode with just a thought. And don't think about removing the golden needles. I won't be responsible for what happens if you do." Kori's expression flickered between anger and resignation. It was deeply humiliating for someone who had traveled the world all his life to be treated as such in his later years. However, he had no other options. Taking a deep breath, Kori calmed himself and dismissed his hostile thoughts, turning his focus to assess Elara's condition. Gideon observed from the side. No one could tell what secret method Kori was using, but gradually, the air temperature rose. This was due to the contraction of pure essence energy. Half an hour later, Kori wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled. "It's done. The
"Do you want me to be honest with you?" Kori prodded. "What? Can't you solve it? Then, you're destined to fail." A fierce, murderous intent flashed in Gideon's eyes. Kori quickly responded, "The pure-essence physique is extremely rare. If it were a martial artist with a robust constitution, I could safely help them awaken it. But your wife is just an ordinary person. Her body is too fragile, and I can't take that risk. "Though your medical skills are impressive, you can't guarantee her safety. The only solution is to find Mr. Ruggeweyn or Mr. Warth. They possess secret techniques that can awaken the pure-essence physique without risk. "However, I'm not entirely helpless. I can use a secret technique right now to suppress the essence, preventing any leakage of pure essence energy. This could safeguard your wife's body and possibly help her regain consciousness. Do you want me to proceed?" Gideon asked, "Where are Mr. Ruggeweyn and Mr. Warth? If you can reach them, do so qu
"Who on earth are you?" Kori asked. His face twisted with fury as he ran desperately, with Gideon relentlessly pursuing him like a hawk after its prey. It was both insulting and disgraceful! "Argh!" Eventually, Kori couldn't bear it any longer. He stopped and bellowed, "I'd rather die than be shamed. Kid, I'll fight you to death!" Kori spat out a mouthful of blood, unleashed a secret technique, and launched a powerful attack. Gideon's expression turned serious at that moment. He calmly extended his fist and declared, "Doombringer Knuckle!" The brilliant glow of his fist surged forward with determination. Kori's attack was instantly destroyed, and he was sent flying, his body nearly breaking apart. He crashed hard into a dirt pit and couldn't rise again. "Sir, watch out!" Harper yelled with all her strength just then. Gideon raised an eyebrow. More and more advanced weapons were being launched. Several missiles sped toward them. In fact, the high-tech weapons had been re