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
Leopold and Nino's plan sparked chaos. It drew other factions and powerful families into a scramble for the treasures.They were all dragged into the chaos through a clever disguise.…Wilder returned quietly to the Avila family residences and reported, "Ms. Avila, the Yovarian Guild is done for. Their headquarters has been wiped out. But it looks like their leader escaped."He showed her a video. "Here's a video from the scene. It's a bit graphic, so be prepared."Rachel took a glance and bit her tongue in shock.The sight of such a powerful entity in Verdura being toppled overnight had left her speechless. In one night, the Yovarian Guild was no more. It was astonishing."Ms. Avila, I didn't see Gideon. I don't know if his disappearance is connected to Leopold and Nino suddenly joining forces against the Yovarian Guild. Maybe you should give him a call?" Wilder suggested."Let's talk about this tomorrow," Rachel replied. She needed time to process everything.For years, the
It was Lavinia. She was dressed in full military attire and accompanied by Benny and Derek.Why was she here again? Gideon felt a surge of irritation at her presence."Ignore her," Gideon said."Alright." Anna nodded and left.Lavinia continuously rang the doorbell outside the villa. She was determined to get some answers.She was curious whether Gideon was behind the downfall of Reaper and the destruction of the Yovarian Guild headquarters."Ms. Mosley, pardon my bluntness. Mr. Snow is really acting like he's above everyone. He's been making us wait all this time. What is he trying to prove? We have plenty of strong warriors in Dasovia. Does he think he's invincible?" Derek remarked."Exactly! He's so full of himself!" Benney added.Lavinia didn't correct her men. She shared some of their frustration as well. She had to keep her temper in check because she needed Gideon's help.After ringing the doorbell a while longer with no response, she called out, "Mr. Snow, I need to ta
Who did Gideon mean by "King of Opulence"? It was Celestium Holdings, one of the top three conglomerates in the world. The group's market value exceeded a trillion dollars, with its business stretched across nations globally. Compared to Celestium Holdings, Yelverton Group was insignificant. In fact, Celestium Holdings owned several large corporations in Dasovia alone. Together, those businesses already surpassed Yelverton Group.As Anna observed Gideon's calm demeanor, she felt a surge of admiration and respect for him.Gideon called Fred to inform him that he'd be busy with Snow Corporation's matters for the next few days and wouldn't be coming home. In truth, he stayed to look after Qyra. Her emotions were still unstable, so he couldn't leave her here alone.…The next day, Drakenspire Peak was still packed with people. Numerous families and factions from the criminal underworld had arrived, curious to see what had happened.The complete destruction of the Yovarian Guild he
Xandor was so furious that he coughed up blood.He had only been gone for a few days. In that short time, his home had been taken from him. Never in his life had he imagined this would happen.Harry's expression was equally grim.The Yovarian Guild had been backed by the Yelverton family. It represented their influence in Verdura. With its sudden downfall, the Yelvertons' power took a severe hit. The family's reputation was now stained with humiliation."Mr. Yelverton," Xandor said, his eyes blazing with fury. "I need your help to find out the true culprit. I refuse to believe that the Avila family, along with Leopold and Nino, could have taken down the Yovarian Guild!""I'll make the arrangements," Harry replied with a nod."Now, it's time for me to collect some interests," Xandor said, his voice laced with anger."How many people do we still have?" Xandor demanded from his men."Mr. Wyndhall, a lot were killed or wounded. Some even deserted us. Right now, we have just over 30
"Really?" Gideon paused, deep in thought.Last night, Lavinia mentioned that the Yovarian Guild was backed by the Yelverton family from Drammore. If Xandor attacked Leopold with the Yelvertons' reinforcements, Leopold would have no chance against them."Don't worry. I'll be right over," Gideon assured."Alright," Leopold replied.After hanging up, Gideon turned to Qyra. "I'll have Anna stay with you here for now. I need to go take care of something.""Go ahead. Don't worry about me." Qyra was very understanding.After Gideon called Anna over, he drove to Twilight Bar.A war was about to break out.…Meanwhile, at the Seymour residence, a significant decision was in the making. Matthew sipped his coffee and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, Ella, I've said all there is to say. The Avila family is behind the Yovarian Guild's recent downfall, and they've gained a fortune from it. They're on their way back to the top!"Ms. Avila thinks that I bring her good luck. After all, the Avil
"Dad, Matthew has good intentions. Let's not misunderstand him," Elara urged."With the fall of the Yovarian Guild, the Avila family is bound to rise again, and the Carters will follow suit. Being close to them could elevate us. We might even become a prestigious family here in Goldspire. Isn't that right, Matthew?" she added.Matthew chuckled and agreed, "Absolutely! With the connection we have, I'll make sure to support the Seymour family."Marion grew annoyed at Arnold's hesitance. "Arnold, you've done nothing to expand the business over the years. Now, a golden opportunity lands in your lap, yet you still hesitate. Why are you so hopeless?" Arnold's face went pale as he heard her words, and anger overtook him.Matthew quickly intervened, saying, "Mrs. Seymour, let's not be too harsh. It's a big decision. Mr. Seymour might need some time to think it over.""There's nothing to think about."Marion waved her hand dismissively and pointed at Arnold. "Arnold, if you don't sign t
"Arnie, I love you so much!" Marion exclaimed. She threw her arms around Arnold and kissed him, as though they were the only ones in the room.Arnold felt slightly embarrassed. He glanced over at Matthew and said, "Matthew, go ahead and draft the contract. I need to head to the office and get things ready on my end.""Alright. I'll leave now and come back tomorrow," Matthew replied."Sounds good."…Meanwhile, Xandor and his men arrived at Twilight Bar. With no words exchanged, a fierce battle erupted."Anyone who stands in my way will die!" Xandor bellowed.Blood splattered, and shouts echoed through the chaos.Xandor, as the leader of the Yovarian Guild, was no doubt the top dog of the criminal underworld. He was overwhelmingly powerful and ferocious.Leopold watched grimly as the scene unfolded outside Twilight Bar.Xandor barreled through his men like an unstoppable force. He took down hundreds of Leopold's men within minutes."Boss, we're losing men fast. Xandor's follo
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