"How is he not good enough for you?" Arnold fumed. "Your grandfather was a farmer, too! He built the family business from the ground up, and that is how our family's wealth came to be! "He doted on you the most before he passed away. I don't want to see you disobeying his dying wish! This marriage is going to happen. I won't let you back out of it!""Mr. Seymour."Gideon had arrived.Arnold hurried through the door and greeted with a smile, "Gideon! You're finally here. We've been waiting for you. Do come in!"Gideon didn't expect Arnold to be this welcoming. As Arnold ushered Gideon into the house, he called out, "Ella, hurry up and head to the city hall with Gideon to get the marriage registered. I'll pick a good date for you guys to have the ceremony.""I don't want to, Dad!""If you don't listen to me, I'll freeze your bank account and cut off your allowance! I'm not letting you have your way with this. You're going to do as I say. Anyone who protests will suffer my wrath
"How dare you hit me, Gideon? How dare you call me a lackey?" Eric shrieked in fury as he clutched his face."Why not?""Do you think you Snows still possess the prestige you once had? Do you think you're still Gideon Snow, one of the Four Elites of Goldspire? I'll show you the price you'll have to pay for hitting me and humiliating us Grosses!"Eric wanted nothing more than to rip Gideon to pieces, and he swore to take Gideon down."I'll be waiting," Gideon retorted condescendingly. "You'd better not disappoint me. Also, pass your family a message for me. Tell them to be prepared for when I buy out Gross Group."Eric was flabbergasted, but after a moment, he mocked, "You must've gone mad, Gideon. To think you'd say such ridiculous things. You want to buy out our company? With what? Just wait, all of you! It's over for the Snow family!"And with that, he stormed out of the Snow residence.Only then did Cormac bellow, "Look at what you did, Gideon! The Grosses will surely join fo
After leaving Gideon at the city hall half an hour ago, Elara had been in such a foul mood that she went to a bar to drown her sorrows in alcohol. By sheer coincidence, she bumped into Matthew Carter.He was the handsome and talented son of the Carters of Goldspire, and they had been classmates at college, too. Over time, they became great friends who confided everything in each other. In fact, she considered him her bosom friend despite him being a guy."Why are you upset, Ella? Tell me what happened," Matthew asked in concern as he patted Elara's hand."I don't even want to talk about it. I got married.""What did you say?" Matthew exclaimed in shock. Frowning, he asked, "You're joking, right? Why would you have gotten married out of the blue? This is my first time hearing about this."Elara replied in frustration, "It was my dad who arranged this marriage for me. He made me marry a stinking farmer! We even got our marriage license already."Matthew's expression turned dark.E
"Thanks to you, Matthew, we get to share in this honor, too! I never even dreamed of being able to partake in such precious wine.""I have to take a photo of it and share it on my feed!"While everyone else showered Matthew with flattery, he was utterly confused as well. The Carters were merely a run-of-the-mill wealthy family without much prestige. Meanwhile, the owner of Twilight Bar was a big shot in the criminal underworld.They belonged to two entirely different social classes, so why was he being given such expensive wine?"Hey, Matthew. Is this a sign that the Carters are about to make it big? Why else would the owner of Twilight Bar give you this wine?""Well, about that…"Matthew didn't know what to say, but after a brief moment, he came up with an idea. Straightening up, he said with a smile, "Since this has happened, I won't try to hide it any longer. A few days ago, I had the honor of receiving the recognition of the chairperson of Avila Group. "She said she was int
Silence fell as the room filled with an awkward tension.Sporting an unpleasant expression, Matthew clutched the saucer without knowing whether to put it away or toss it in the trash."What kind of heinous trick did you pull to make the pattern disappear, Gideon?" Elara questioned in fury.Scoffing, Gideon replied, "The pattern was made with a special kind of ink that is hard to remove, but it's possible to do so with the help of heat and alcohol. It's that simple."However, Elara didn't let up. "How did you know it could disappear with the combination of heat and alcohol? I get the feeling that you wanted to ruin the saucer on purpose! Apologize to Matthew at once, or else, you'll have to pay for his loss!"Gideon's expression turned grim. Why was Elara being so unreasonable and saying such ridiculous things? Was it simply because Matthew was her bosom friend?Alas, those words sounded disgusting to his ears. He was repulsed by them.At that very moment, Matthew chimed in with
Eric was scared stiff. How did Gideon do it? How did he take down over a dozen men in the blink of an eye?While Eric stood there in a daze, Gideon slapped him so hard that he flew backward and lost a few teeth in the process. Both sides of his face were now swollen."You didn't learn your lesson back at the Snow residence, huh? The nerve of you to try and come after me. Do you think I'm a good-tempered man?" Gideon questioned, his expression frosty.Clenching his jaw, Eric roared, "Just you wait, Gideon! I'll cripple you today if it's the last thing I do!"As soon as he finished speaking, he attempted to run off. Amused, Gideon picked Eric up like a little rat and threw him against the floor. Instantly, his nose broke, making him howl in agony.Just then, there was a commotion in the hallway, and a group of men in black appeared. Gunnar Scarrow, the burly man in the lead, had a menacing scowl on his scarred face."I received a report from our customers that someone's causing
"What did you say?"Arnold's face turned pale as he roared, "Gideon was crippled by Eric? How did this happen? Did you instigate it?"Feeling aggrieved, Elara protested, "Dad, it has nothing to do with me! Gideon was too arrogant. He hit Eric, so Eric brought a bunch of his men to the bar. I don't know what happened after that, but I'm sure Gideon didn't come out unscathed. He was probably crippled.""Why didn't you take Gideon with you when you ran? He's your husband! How could you leave him there to be beaten up and turned into a cripple? How could I have such a cold-blooded daughter?""Dad, I don't love Gideon, and he's not good enough for me. Stop calling him my husband. Now that he's crippled, I won't spend my life with a cripple. I'll divorce him immediately!""You insolent girl!"Arnold was so furious that he slapped Elara across the face.After striking her, Arnold regretted it instantly. He had never hit her before—not even once. This was the first time.Elara stood th
"What did you say? You want to be my wife?" Gideon was a bit stunned, but immediately, his face clouded over.He felt like Simon had tricked him. That old man wanted to make him the Avila family's son-in-law. Was he asking to be taught a lesson?Meanwhile, Rachel was completely serious. She thought to herself that if marrying Gideon would solve the Avila family's crisis, then she was willing to make the sacrifice.Besides, she didn't think Gideon was as ordinary as he appeared. She knew how shrewd Simon was. If Simon valued Gideon enough to want her to marry him, it meant Gideon had some hidden power."Have you thought it over, Gideon? As long as you're fine with it, we can get our marriage certificate right now. I consider myself decent enough to be worthy of you," Rachel said earnestly.Amused, Gideon shook his head. "You're indeed beautiful and very capable, but unfortunately, I'm already married.""You're married?"Rachel was surprised. Did Simon know Gideon was married? And
"Sir, those people are like persistent shadows, always trailing us." Lysander noticed the movement behind them. "Don't worry about them. It's already a big win that we've secured this cooperation. It'll greatly benefit me. This time, when we strike the base, we'll be able to assess the Spirale Clan's strength ahead of time and prepare for our mission to the Asgard Plains."Winter, do you think your sister might be held captive at this base?" Winter shook his head. "I doubt it, but there's a slim chance." Gideon said, "Regardless, you and Lysander should stay hidden. Leave the rest to us.""What do you mean by 'us'? I never agreed to help," Orabella scoffed. "Would you like me to expose your identity as an Episcoprie of The Light Council? I'm sure people like Emmanuel would be very intrigued by you. If I hand you over first, maybe they'll stop eyeing my Solar Titan Physique." "How dare you!" "Emmanuel…" "Shut up!" Orabella quickly clamped her hand over Gideon's mouth.T
The Dragon's Aegis constantly loomed like a threatening sword over the martial arts factions, including the noble families and Ancient Clans in Dasovia. Its descent was unpredictable.Mastering advanced technology weapons would significantly enhance their security. For Rhett and the others, this prospect was undeniably alluring.Gideon had embraced this mindset, which explained his calm demeanor.He smiled and addressed the group, "Everyone, this is a unique opportunity. If you let it slip by, you'll surely regret it. I don't need you to fight alongside me. Just create some chaos. There's minimal risk for you. Consider it carefully."Emmanuel asked, "Putting aside whether this is true, what gives you the courage to challenge the Spirale Clan? What kind of support and power do you have?"Gideon replied, "That's not your concern. Since I'm willing to do it, I have some assurance. Do you think I'm acting alone? In fact, I advise you to decide swiftly because the longer you hesitate,
Everyone exchanged glances. Eventually, Emmanuel smiled and said, "Mr. Snow, you have great ambition. I'm open to having a conversation with you." "Count me in," Jonah chimed in.With someone taking the lead, others gradually joined, landing in groups of three or five. They formed a circle, with Gideon in the center. In the sky above, warriors from various factions remained vigilant, not letting their guard down for a moment."Mr. Snow, what do you wish to discuss with us?" "I want to talk about development." "Development?" Everyone looked confused.Gideon explained, "In this new era, there are fresh opportunities for development. Even though your factions are strong, if you don't push for progress, you'll eventually fall behind. I want to ask you all. What do you think the future world will be like? Do you have any idea?" "Mr. Snow, that's a profound question. Who can say what the future world will be like?" Austin replied, shaking his head."I know."These three wo
Rhett from Moonshadow Sect, Emmanuel of Genesis Clan, Felicity from Serendipity Guild, and Austin of Amethystine Sect were present.Alongside them were Thiago, Paige, Jonah, and many others, all of whom were overlord-level entities surrounding the summit of the massive mountain. Each of them exuded an energy as deep as an abyss and as intimidating as a fortress, with a presence so commanding that any single one could rule the world. Yet, they had all assembled here, their focus solely on Gideon. Even Orabella, who had witnessed much in her lifetime, was immensely taken aback, recognizing the immense power of Dasovia—a place truly filled with hidden talents and formidable figures. "Is that all?" Gideon asked with a smile, surveying the gathering without a trace of fear.Jonah sneered. "Gideon, you're incredibly arrogant. Even now, you're putting on a show. Do you really believe you can slip away from us? You're underestimating us!"Thiago, whose voice was intriguingly androgyno
Orabella wore a serious expression as she spoke, "They're approaching with incredible strength this time. Powerful energies are converging from every direction. We're in danger." She paused. "We'll face whatever challenges arise. When the soldiers come, we'll confront them. When the flood arrives, we'll counter it with earth." "Let's head to the front," she concluded.Atop a towering mountain, Gideon stood with dignity, his white robe flowing in the wind. Lysander and Winter sought temporary shelter. Orabella remained beside Gideon, her face veiled and her scepter casting a radiant glow as she readied for battle. The wind roared from every direction, accompanied by swirling dark clouds. The weather was turning against them, as the once-gloomy sky burst with lightning and thunder, signaling an impending storm. "Gideon!" a booming cry echoed from the east, reverberating through the sky and earth."Gideon! Gideon! Gideon!" the same cry erupted from the south, north, west, and ot
"Sir, it looks like they're not pursuing us," Lysander reported. "That's to be expected."Gideon remained composed, though he stayed vigilant. This was only the initial wave, and more ambushes or attacks could be on the way. Naturally, he wasn't about to just sit idly and wait for trouble. He had already reached out to Ian. With years of unspoken understanding between them, he didn't need to say much—Ian would know exactly what to do."We only need to hold out for one more day. Once Ian and the others get here, everything will become much more manageable. Then, we can leave Dasovia and head toward the Asgard Plains," Gideon reassured them. However, Orabella interjected, "I have a gut feeling that today won't be easy. There could be a major crisis." Gideon smiled and replied, "If it's a crisis, it can also be seen as a challenge. They want to capture me, but why can't I turn the tables and capture them instead?" "In any case, you must ensure my safety. If not, you'll face th
"Damn it!" the masked man shouted, his rage palpable.Suddenly, the sky and earth turned a sinister crimson as a storm erupted, growing ever larger and more terrifying, threatening to annihilate everything in its path. It was the Blood Moon Tempest, one of the most devastating sword techniques mastered by Gideon.Orabella continued her assault. Thousands more perished, their blood spilling forth, creating the perfect conditions for Gideon to unleash his technique. The more blood spilled, the stronger the technique became."This is bad!" the masked man's expression shifted dramatically. He quickly commanded, "All transcendent beings, unite and attack! Disperse this storm for me." He charged ahead, but his power was insignificant compared to Gideon's, insufficient to break through the crimson storm. At the back, over 30 transcendent beings launched a coordinated attack.Simultaneously, Gideon sensed that his power had reached its peak. With a flourish of his broken sword, the Blo
"Sir!" Lysander's face turned a ghostly white.Stretching as far as the eye could see was an enormous army, likely numbering around 100,000 troops, with aircraft and cannons stationed on the surrounding mountain peaks. Even an immortal would struggle to escape death under these circumstances.Yet, Gideon remained remarkably composed. He knew that survival was key to maintaining one's worth—a dead person held no value. The grand operation was orchestrated by some influential figures aimed at capturing the Solar Titan Physique so they wouldn't risk killing him outright."Stick with me," he instructed. As long as Orabella, Winter, and Lysander stayed right behind Gideon, the enemy wouldn't dare fire their cannons. Suddenly, a loud explosion echoed. Gideon's aircraft was destroyed, and his escape route was cut off by the opposition.At that moment, a piercing cry echoed, followed by the swift approach of a massive winged creature. Atop the creature sat a man in a mask. "Gideon!
Inside the aircraft, passengers whispered quietly to each other. Alberto sat cross-legged, pretending to sleep with his eyes shut, remaining perfectly still.…The following morning, outside the mountain gate of the Foxhall royal family, Gideon waved goodbye to Keagan, Arabella, and the rest. "There's no need for a farewell," he said. "We'll cross paths again someday.""Take care on your journey.""Goodbye."As the aircraft vanished from view, Arabella felt a pang of reluctance, unsure of when they would reunite after this parting. Keagan, aware of Arabella's thoughts, sighed and gazed toward the horizon.Gideon was an extraordinary individual, a young man of remarkable prowess, destined to conquer the world. A modest royal family simply couldn't contain such a formidable presence."Alright. Stop watching. He's already gone," Keagan teased. Arabella blushed and said, "Dad, I'm worried Gideon might face danger on this journey." "That's a certainty." "What?" Arabella was