Max stood dumbfounded. His skilled fighters had been defeated in seconds, thrown through the air like ragdolls, and knocked unconscious in the most humiliating way possible."Who the hell are you?" Max demanded. "The Yovarian Guild knows everyone in the Avila family, but we've never heard of someone like you!"Gideon scoffed. "It doesn't matter who I am, but what does matter is that you leave now and stop harassing the Avila family. Otherwise, I'll make sure to beat you up every time you show up."Max's face turned beet red, overwhelmed with rage. "What did you just say? Do you know who you're talking to—"Before Max could finish his outburst, Gideon's strike sent him flying, knocking out two teeth as he landed with a bloody face."Still think I'm bluffing?" Gideon smirked. Even though Max was burning with rage, he did not dare to lash out, fearing he might not make it out of the estate alive."Fine! Rachel, the Avilas, and you—I'll remember this!" Max retreated with his tail b
"Under pressure, Cormac handed Qyra over to the Yovarian Guild's deputy leader..." Rachel trailed off.Suddenly, an explosive wave of murderous intent filled the room, causing the temperature to plummet instantly.Wilder's hair stood on end as he stared at Gideon in disbelief. The killing energy was terrifying, and he wondered what kind of experiences could have forged such intensity. In Wilder's eyes, Gideon had transformed into a harbinger of death.Rachel was not a martial artist, but even she felt the suffocating pressure. The cold air prickled her skin, and Gideon's murderous glare sent her heart racing."Go on," Gideon uttered through clenched teeth.Rachel steadied herself and carefully continued, "After Qyra was given to the guild, the Snow family got a brief respite. But it didn't last long. Apparently, Qyra made some mistake and was thrown into the guild's prison."That was the final blow the Snow family couldn't withstand. Other families piled on, and eventually, the S
Leopold and Anna were stunned by the declaration. Even though Leopold was a major crime boss in Goldspire, his power was nothing compared to the Yovarian Guild, which was Verdura's top criminal organization.Yet, Leopold quickly calmed himself. After all, what was the Yovarian Guild compared to the King of all Kings? Any single one of the world leaders who bowed to Gideon could destroy the guild, let alone Gideon himself."Mr. Snow, I'll gather my forces immediately," Leopold said. "Tell Nino to get over here immediately," Gideon added coldly. Leopold was momentarily surprised before nodding. "Understood. I'll contact him right away."Once outside the private room, Anna could barely contain her excitement. "Dad, are we really going after the Yovarian Guild tonight? This is incredible!"Leopold chuckled confidently. "With Mr. Snow's influence, the guild doesn't stand a chance. This is also a golden opportunity for our family. Once the Yovarian Guild is destroyed, we'll seize the
"Crossing the Yovarian Guild means certain death. What should I do?" Nino mumbled as he was caught between a rock and a hard place.Time slipped away, and before long, the last rays of sunset finally disappeared. As night fell, leaders and enforcers from both Leopold's and Nino's factions assembled in front of Twilight Bar, standing in tense silence.Leopold warned, "Listen up, Nino. Don't get any bright ideas. Working for Mr. Snow is a privilege, and if you try to pull anything funny, your death won't be pretty."Nino scoffed. "Relax. I'm in too deep now. We're on the same side here, but let's be real. We've got maybe 1,500 people combined. The Yovarian Guild has triple that. How the hell are we supposed to win this?""That's not your concern," Leopold replied with a knowing smirk. "Mr. Snow has his methods."Nino could not help but wonder what kind of power Gideon held over Leopold to command such loyalty.Twilight Bar had been cleared out for the night. Finally, at precisely t
Leopold and Nino were completely stunned. Raymond had been one of the four deputy leaders of the Yovarian Guild, yet he was taken out instantly. Was this really Gideon's work, and if so, how did he manage it?The soldiers of the Yovarian Guild were equally frozen in disbelief."Let's go, guys. Charge!" Leopold was the first to snap out of it, rallying his men forward with a battle cry. Nino's forces followed close behind.Though the Yovarian Guild had originally outnumbered their combined forces by several hundred, Raymond's sudden execution had shattered their morale. Without leadership, their formation crumbled, leaving them scattered and disorganized. Despite being outnumbered, Leopold's and Nino's men quickly gained the upper hand. The chaos that erupted at Drakenspire Peak was nothing short of extraordinary. A battle of this scale was unprecedented, quickly grabbing other factions' attention.At first, many had assumed Leopold and Nino were fighting each other, but whe
The Yovarian Guild's leaders watched with contempt, thinking Gideon must have been insane to walk into their headquarters alone.Gideon was unfazed as he faced the wave of killers. His expression remained neutral as he drew a sleek whip from his waist. The weapon moved like a snake through the air, and the night sky was painted red with just a single snap. Screams echoed through the compound as the attackers were thrown back, each bearing inches-long gashes that cut to the bone. Yet, Gideon did not stop. He advanced steadily toward the leaders as his whip spun through the air, carving a crimson path around him."Impossible!" The leaders' faces turned ashen. One of the deputy leaders exploded with rage—they could not let a random young man make a mockery of them in their own headquarters."Die, you little punk!" The deputy leader charged with a machete, leaping through the air for a deadly overhead strike.In that instant, Gideon's whip transformed into a deadly spear, gleaming
The members of the Yovarian Guild were utterly dumbfounded. They thought Gideon was terrifying, killing without hesitation or mercy. Of course, they had no idea they were facing the King of all Kings.As the King of Kings, Gideon's every move was ruthless and decisive—there was no room for half-measures. Besides, these were hardened criminals who had caused endless suffering, and he had no reason to hold back. In fact, their deaths would be a service to society.Then, Gideon's spear transformed back into a whip, sweeping across the crowd and sending bloodied bodies flying. Panic erupted among the remaining members."Quick, tell Xan—no, get Gregory!" "Hurry!"Gregory emerged from the main hall deep within the compound, his face dark with rage. As the highest-ranking deputy leader and Xandor's cousin, he commanded immense respect in the criminal underworld of Verdura—when he spoke, the entire city listened. Yet, an unknown guy had stormed their headquarters, slaughtered his men,
Gregory's screams echoed through the compound as dozens of his bones shattered. Some fragments pierced through his flesh and skin, creating a horrific sight."You punk! How dare you harm me! I'm the strongest deputy leader of the Yovarian Guild. Do you know what you've done?" Gregory snarled.Without a change in expression, Gideon gripped his spear and drove it through Gregory's other shoulder. The bone shattered on impact, leaving the shoulder a mess of blood and torn flesh.The night air filled with Gregory's screams. As he teetered on the edge of consciousness, Gideon pulled out the spear and raised it again."Please, sir, spare me!" Gregory finally broke, fear evident in his face."Now you're afraid?" Gideon's face twisted with contempt.Fighting through the pain, Gregory begged, "Sir, we've never met before, so there must be some misunderstanding. Why are you attacking the Yovarian Guild?""'Misunderstanding'?" Gideon's rage erupted as he drove his spear through Gregory's l
The mood in the conference room was incredibly tense. "Do you really think the king of Dasovia will agree to a deal with us? It seems doubtful. That's an S-class dragon vein we're talking about, and there aren't many of those in all of Dasovia. Is the king truly prepared to offer it as part of a trade?" "I agree. This situation seems suspicious.""Could he be planning to deceive us and seize our assets by force?" Several main branch leaders were deeply concerned. At that point, a female branch leader inquired, "Mr. Moore, what do you think?"Ewan had a broad face. He possessed an air of authority, effortlessly conveying power without the need to display anger. His strength seemed immeasurable. With a blank expression, he remarked coolly, "Our clan is no easy target. Not even the king of Dasovia can deceive us or seize our possessions without consequence. Dasovia cannot bear the repercussions."Another laughed. "Mr. Moore is absolutely correct. The strength of our clan is e
"Genetic Bond must never end up in the hands of the king of Dasovia. If it does, Dasovia's genetic engineering will advance quickly and overtake ours," Lucifer said. Orabella's heart raced. With a worried expression, she said, "Considering the importance of the Genetic Bond, the Spirale Clan will certainly keep it well-concealed. How do you plan to obtain it? Gideon's assault on the Spirale Clan is merely a tactic to create disorder. He lacks the power to eradicate them." Lucifer grinned and replied, "Relax. The Light Council hasn't been idle all these years. We've already secured an insider. How else would the Pope have access to such classified information?" Ah, that explained it! Orabella realized that there was a spy within the Spirale Clan. This spy had to hold a significant position. Otherwise, they wouldn't have access to such sensitive secrets. The situation was becoming increasingly intriguing.Lucifer said, "Return now. When the major conflict erupts, prioritize your
Standing before Orabella was Lucifer Agma, the esteemed leader of the foremost legion among the ten ace legions of The Light Council. His rank was exceptionally high within the council. Rumor had it that only the Pope surpassed him in authority, making him the second most influential person in the council.The Light Legion, led by him, was the strongest of the ten elite legions. Despite having only a hundred thousand soldiers, it remained unbeatable wherever it ventured. Lucifer regarded Orabella with a calm expression and smiled. "Your concern for him piques my interest even more." Before Orabella could respond, Lucifer lifted his hand to halt her and added, "Rest assured. Since you've requested it, I won't harm him." Orabella exhaled in relief. "Thank you." Even though Gideon had gained significant power, Orabella believed he was still not a match for Lucifer. Lucifer had achieved the status of an eighth-level peak transcendent three years ago. Since then, he had been di
After Orabella departed, Umbra asked, "Why didn't you prevent her from leaving? There's a chance she might be meeting with The Light Council members. Stay vigilant and don't let yourself be caught off guard and deceived!" Gideon shrugged, gazing indifferently at the night sky. "I know what I'm doing," he replied. "Orabella has some intentions, but my instincts tell me she's not a threat to me at the moment. Besides, if she was determined to go, I wouldn't have been able to stop her anyway." He then asked, "Speaking of which, how is your physical conditioning progressing? You're currently no match for Orabella." "It's challenging," Umbra sighed. "Cultivating the pure-essence physique isn't simple. It's similar to how developing your Solar Titan Physique requires the right timing, environment, companions, and opportunities."Actually, I'm quite jealous of Elara. Her pure essence core has fully awakened. Once she regains consciousness, her cultivation will advance rapidly, and sh
Eduardo yelled, but it was too late to turn back. The punch smashed through the ranks of Windrunners, leaving a trail of devastation. In a flash, the scene was one of bloodshed and chaos. Countless Black Raptors and warriors from the Windrunners were slain. The air was filled with the sound of rushing wind. Blood rained down from the sky. Eduardo, drenched in blood, held Zephara protectively in his arms. Witnessing the bloody and brutal scene, his heart felt as if it were being torn apart. Thunder rumbled. Yet, it wasn't over. A Blood Moon Tempest began to rise. It was a sword technique unleashed by Gideon—the Blood Moon Tempest. "Dad!" Zephara was already terrified by the previous punch.And now, seeing the storm resembling a blood dragon, she couldn't help but shiver. "I didn't expect him to be so powerful! We underestimated him!" Eduardo was filled with regret.These were the top members of the clan, and now, thousands had been lost, dealing a significant blow that great
Atop the Black Raptors, lines of armored warriors known as the Windrunners stood ready. The foremost Black Raptor was exceptionally large. Clearly, it was an Alpha Black Raptor. Riding on the back of this Alpha Black Raptor were a man and a woman.Gideon had encountered the woman previously. She was Zephara, known as Ms. Tempest of Windrunners. The middle-aged man next to her was unsurprisingly the leader of Windrunners, Zephara's father, Eduardo Tempest. "So, you're the one who attacked my daughter!" "And who are you?" "I'm Eduardo Tempest, head of Windrunners." "I see when I deal with the younger one, the older one steps in. If I defeat you, will your father come after me, too?" Gideon taunted with a laugh. "How dare you!" Eduardo exploded with anger.Gideon chose not to speak further. He activated his Solar Titan Physique, lighting up the night sky as if it were midday. "Let's fight," he declared. "But remember. You'll have to face the consequences, and I hope you won'
"Is this truly the Mystic Supreme Bone?" Gideon asked, still in disbelief that a fragment of a ninth-level apex overbeast's bone was now in his possession. Orabella smiled and replied, "You've got incredible luck. They've unknowingly set the stage for you, and they must be furious about it now." "By the way, what exactly can this Mystic Supreme Bone do? It has a majestic presence, but what is its actual use?" Gideon asked."You aren't familiar with it, are you? The Mystic Supreme Bone has numerous remarkable uses," Orabella explained seriously. "Firstly, it can be used to create weapons. The bone is extremely durable. "Although this small finger bone alone isn't sufficient to make a weapon, you can refine it and integrate it into your own hand, allowing it to merge with your finger bone.""Merge with my finger bone?" Gideon asked."Yes," Orabella said with anticipation, "If you succeed in the fusion, your finger bone will become unbreakable, and the power of a single finger st
At the same time, Gideon and Pacino sprang into action, causing the three forces to clash and the glowing object to be tossed aside. As it landed, everyone could see it clearly. "A bone?" they exclaimed in surprise. They had anticipated discovering a rare treasure or a divine weapon, not a mere piece of bone. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be a finger bone. It was as large as a palm and incomplete. It was evident that it couldn't belong to a human. It was clearly from a beast."Mystic Supreme Bone." Orabella gasped in amazement. At that moment, Pacino's eyelids twitched uncontrollably, and his aged eyes flashed with a fierce intensity. "Gideon, seize it quickly. That's the finger bone of an apex overbeast. It is Mystic Supreme Bone, with countless incredible applications. We can't let it slip away." In reality, as soon as Orabella had cried out, Gideon had already activated his Solar Titan Physique, exuding an air of dominance. "Doombringer Knuckle!" he shouted,
"Harmoni, are you positive there's treasure here?" Brantley asked, wiping the sweat from his brow. He was standing at the bottom of the large pit, peering up at Harmoni with a doubtful expression. "I've dug this far, and there's still nothing. Is it possible you got it wrong?""No, it's definitely here," Harmoni insisted confidently. "Just keep trying." With no other option, Brantley resumed his digging. Just then, Gideon appeared at the doorway. Harmoni spun around, her eyes narrowing in surprise. "What are you doing here?" she exclaimed. "Hmm?" Gideon looked utterly confused. "Do we know each other?"Harmoni pressed her lips together and stayed quiet.Earlier, during the epic clash between Brightbane Sect and Naesbrey Fortress on the eastern plains, Gideon appeared and defended Umbra from Draven and his allies. He showcased remarkable strength during that encounter. Both Harmoni and Brantley had witnessed the battle, leaving them with a lasting impression of Gideon.W