"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
Everyone among the Yovarian Guild leadership was dead. Meanwhile, Leopold's and Nino's men were in control. They swept across the area.Suddenly, Wilder appeared with the Avila family's forces.The Yovarian Guild immediately fell into disarray. They had no chance of recovery.When Wilder broke into the Yovarian Guild headquarters, he was stunned by the sight before him. The place was in shambles, while numerous high-ranking Yovarian Guild members lay lifeless in pools of blood."What happened here?" Wilder asked, his voice filled with shock and confusion.What could have happened to the Yovarian Guild headquarters?Wilder didn't see Gideon anywhere. About 15 minutes earlier, Gideon had left with Qyra in a helicopter. Wilder didn't suspect Gideon at all. He didn't believe Gideon could have caused all of this.The battle raged on. The Yovarian Guild suffered a crushing defeat.Following Gideon's orders, Nino and Leopold razed the Yovarian Guild headquarters. As for the guild me
Gideon didn't rush to leave the city. He knew Ewan wasn't stupid. Going after him now wouldn't be a smart move. It could bring disaster down on the Spirale Clan. Ewan had wanted him for an experiment. Now that it was done, his goal had been met. There was no need to make an enemy out of Gideon. The leader of Ewan's secret force, Fabian Hunter, appeared quietly and asked for instructions, "Mr. Moore, should we keep tabs on him?"Ewan shook his head. "No need. As long as he doesn't stir up trouble, let him be. Also… let Snowy know that Gideon's free now." …Snowy was a mess. She'd gone to Ewan looking for information on Gideon, only to realize Winter was gone. She was nowhere to be found. Snowy was scared. What if Ewan had captured her? "Ms. Snowy," a maid approached. "Mr. Moore asked me to inform you that Gideon's free. He's still in the city.""For real?" Snowy's eyes lit up. She was just about to rush out the door when suddenly, there was a shout. A group of you
Gideon had thrown everything he had into that punch. But to his frustration, it didn't do the kind of damage he'd hoped. Then, chunks of debris began falling off Ewan's body, splattered with streaks of blood."Amazing!" Ewan said as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. A twisted smile tugged at his lips, and he let out a few rough coughs. "That punch had some bite, Gideon. I'll give you that. If I wasn't wearing top-grade, custom-forged body armor, you would've crushed me." He looked down at the ruined pieces on the floor. "Quite a shame, though. This armor's been with me for over a decade. It took a fortune in resources to make it, and now, you've turned it into scrap." So that was it.Gideon felt a wave of relief. For a second, he'd doubted himself. He thought maybe the gap between him and Ewan was way bigger than expected. But it wasn't him. It was that top-grade armor. No wonder. That thing was paper-thin and still held up under a full-power hit. Tha
Time felt like a blur. To Gideon, it felt like days, maybe months—hell, maybe even years—had gone by. Time stretched endlessly in his mind.He was starting to regain consciousness.But he couldn't move. Or rather, he couldn't even feel his own body—just a strange, overwhelming emptiness.His eyes refused to open, and he couldn't make a sound. In his mind, though, everything was razor-sharp. He saw chains—endless streams of them—no different from before. But there was something off. There were some slight changes that he couldn't quite name. The gene sequences curled and twisted around him, glowing in wild colors like some kind of living art piece. It was beautiful, chaotic, and terrifying all at once. "What the hell is that?" Something caught his eye. One sequence looked completely different. He couldn't explain how or why, but he knew it—that the GeneX Pill had altered one.Was he seriously mutating into some freak? What the hell?His heart started racing with panic.
"Keep going. Stay sharp while you work. Keep all weapons ready in case Gideon wakes up and goes violent. Report to me immediately if anything happens," Ewan ordered.With that, he turned and left the secret chamber, clearly deep in thought.Something didn't sit right with him. Was it Gideon? No, it was something else."Someone, get in here.""Yes, Mr. Moore?" A group of men in black appeared inside the main hall. These people were Ewan's secret force, trained in the shadows and loyal only to him."We're in a tight spot," he said. "Crank the city's surveillance to the max. I want every corner watched. If anything unusual pops up, I want to know before it even happens."He added, "Especially outsiders. If someone slipped through the cracks, report to me immediately!""Yes, Mr. Moore."The squad disappeared just as fast as they came.Ewan turned to the giant monitor and hit play. The screen filled with footage of Blue River. At that moment, that was the only way into the city.
Outside the city, chaos brewed in the coalition army's camp."It's been half a month, and we still haven't made any progress. If this deadlock continues, we'll get nowhere.""The Spirale Clan only lost three defensive lines. Other than that, they’ve barely suffered any real damage. Instead, they're watching from the sidelines.""Now, even the leaders stop fighting. Samson and Lucifer haven't shown up for days, and the top ten legions on both sides have all gone quiet."Rhett, Emmanuel, and other faction leaders, along with representatives of the eight royal families, all voiced their grievances.However, Kingsley and the other world-class champions remained calm and unshaken. They believed in Gideon.Countless times before, he had faced perilous obstacles and life-or-death crises, only to turn the tide at the last moment. This time would be no different."Stop your whining. If you're scared, impatient, or losing your courage, then take your forces and leave.""If anyone dares t
"Winter, I missed you so much… You're finally here… Huhuhu…" Snowy's eyes brimmed with tears as she sobbed.Winter gently stroked Snowy's silky hair and asked with concern, "You haven't been through any hardships in the Spirale Clan, have you?""Don't worry, Winter. I'm fine. I acknowledged Ewan as my godfather, so my status is quite high. No one dares to mistreat me. It's just that a few of the direct heirs keep harassing me, but that's all. They wouldn't dare take it too far.""That's good." Winter finally felt at ease.Snowy asked, "Winter, how did you get in?""I came through Blue River.""That river is destructive to the human body! Winter, are you okay?""I'm fine."The two leaned on each other in the pavilion, chatting for a long time, sharing everything that had happened during their time apart."What?" When Snow heard that Winter had given her pure-essence core to Gideon, she was both shocked and furious."Winter, you fool! Men are all untrustworthy scoundrels! How c
At that moment, Gideon found himself in a strange state. He could clearly feel his body undergoing changes. However, he couldn't tell what exactly was changing.In his mind, eerie images surfaced—chains twisting and intertwining, floating through the void."Is this the DNA strand?" Gideon was fascinated.It was these very chains that determined every aspect of a person's traits, a masterpiece of nature."This structure is truly flawless." Gideon was in awe.Just then, a burst of radiant light shot forth as if carrying the momentum of a thousand armies.The chains seemed to sense the threat and immediately began whirling, tangling together to form a spherical mass."That's…"Gideon was startled. He knew exactly what that light was. It was the mysterious genetic sequence contained within the GeneX Pill.The intruder had begun its assault.A silent, soundless war erupted. The intruder slammed into the sphere, attempting to tear an opening, while the sphere spun wildly in defense
Gideon pondered for a moment. "I have a question. Why me? If you want to run experiments, there are plenty of people in the Spirale Clan. You could've done this long ago.""No, no, no." Ewan shook his head repeatedly. "This GeneX Pill is obviously something terrifying. Ordinary people wouldn't survive it. I needed someone who had cultivated a special physique."In fact, over the past year, I have found several warriors with battle-forged bodies. But their battle physiques were just average."For the experiment to succeed, I want the best battle physique. Your Solar Titan Physique… is simply the perfect choice."Gideon, I have high hopes for you."Ewan's eyes gleamed with excitement, as if he could already see the experiment's success.Then, three Dragonsbane Mechs surrounded Gideon."Let's warm up first."The battle erupted instantly.Gideon clashed with the three Dragonsbane Mechs.The Dragonsbane Mech back in Beaumere had already been damaged, which was why Gideon had been
"Conquering the world, huh? You're certainly ambitious," Gideon mocked, his presence intensifying to its zenith. "You want me to take the GeneX Pill and use me for your experiment? That's just a fantasy." "Gideon, you are indeed formidable. Honestly, I'm not sure I could defeat you in the open. But here, in this main hall and secret chamber, I have complete control. Neither you nor even Lucifer and Samson combined could cause much trouble here." As Ewan spoke, the secret room began to tremble, and three Dragonsbane Mechs emerged. Additionally, a high-tech weapon the size of a person slowly rolled into view behind Ewan, exerting more pressure on Gideon than the mechs. "Allow me to introduce this. This is a Dragonsbane Mech..." "I already know. I captured one in Beaumere." Ewan's expression shifted, and he asked gravely, "What happened in Beaumere?" "Wiped out!" Gideon curtly replied.Ewan's face flinched slightly. He took a deep breath to control his anger. "That explains i