"The Tyrant Dragon Physique!" Arabella gasped in shock.This was the legendary body refinement physique of the Nevitt royal family. Even Asher, the unrivaled head of the Nevitt royal family, had failed to master it. Yet, Draco had succeeded.His talent was terrifying. No wonder Draco was so confident!"The Tyrant Dragon Physique!"Everyone present, including Tiberius, was stunned. Even he had no idea that Draco had mastered the Tyrant Dragon Physique. A complex mix of emotions churned inside him. "Draco, you've been hiding your strength well!"The other royal family members—Sean, Felix, Alaric, and the rest—had uncertain expressions. Just the Tyrant Dragon Physique alone was enough for Draco to leave them far behind."Draco's victory isn't guaranteed. Gideon has also mastered a special body refinement physique," Clementia said in a low voice.Her words snapped everyone out of their thoughts. Up until now, all their attention had been focused on Draco. Only now did they realize t
It was too dazzling. For a brief moment, everyone's vision went white.The three dragons charging forward were instantly reduced to nothing. They disintegrated within the radiant brilliance of that single punch."Draco, come on! Let me see the true level of your physique!""You won't be disappointed."The two clashed once again. Every punch exploded with raw power, making the royal family members watching shudder.They were certain that if Gideon or Draco landed a single punch on them, their bodies would be obliterated, leaving no trace behind. That was how much of a power gap they had.Sean, Felix, Evan, and the others were filled with jealousy, envy, and resentment."Tyrant Fist! I alone reign supreme above all beings! Gideon, you're not good enough!" Draco's hair stood on end. He wanted to end this quickly. Behind him, countless dragons coiled and surged. This was his ultimate move.In contrast, Gideon suddenly withdrew his entire energy. Even the blazing sun behind him vani
"Draco!" Tiberius cried out and rushed forward.Inside the massive crater, Draco was covered in blood. His battle armor was in shambles, his bones shattered in dozens of places, and his internal organs were severely damaged. The final clash had drained Draco of every last ounce of strength and energy. At that moment, he didn't even have the strength to lift a finger."Draco!" Tiberius' eyes were bloodshot. "Gideon! How dare you hurt Draco? I'll kill you!"Gideon's expression remained calm. He stood tall in the center of the battlefield. His clothes were tattered, but his posture remained straight and unwavering. He exuded a majestic energy.Tiberius roared, but he didn't dare make a move. Even Draco, who had mastered the Tyrant Dragon Physique, had been defeated. What chance did he stand against Gideon?"That should be about time. The first round of the team battles should be over."Gideon turned to look at Brent Knight, the grand elder of the Foxhall royal family and the host
Yesterday, as the host, the Foxhall royal family spared no expense, distributing a substantial amount of rare medicinal treasures to the other royal families to aid in their recovery.Today, everyone's injuries had stabilized. However, their expressions were grim."Draco, are you alright?""I'm fine." Draco sat upright, his face impassive.There was no trace of emotion—no way to tell what he was thinking. It was as if nothing had happened yesterday."I've only been practicing the Tyrant Dragon Physique for three months. I haven't fully mastered it yet. Gideon must have perfected his Solar Titan Physique long ago."My defeat was inevitable. Once I gain complete control over my Tyrant Dragon Physique and push its limits further, defeating Gideon won't be a problem.""It's good that you see it that way, Draco." Tiberius let out a breath of relief before shifting his gaze toward the high platform. "I wonder what the championship prize will be this year."Each royal family contribut
Gideon felt both excited and had high expectations. The eight major royal families wouldn't offer anything subpar. There was a high chance the prizes would include supreme techniques or precious medicinal treasures.Everyone else was just as eager.Eight tables stood before them, each representing a royal family's contribution. Every item was covered with a red cloth, hiding its identity.Gideon first chose the Jaeger royal family's offering.As he lifted the red cloth, a rich medicinal fragrance instantly spread through the air. As expected, it was a top-tier medicinal herb. It was extremely rare, and it was worth a fortune.Callan stood up and introduced, "This is the vermilion fruit. It's a medical herb unique to the Jaeger royal family. It's incredibly difficult to plant and only bears fruit once every three years."Gideon was stunned. A fruit that took three years to mature was truly precious."Gideon, the vermilion fruit is a supreme fire-attribute herb. It's perfectly com
Ralphael exclaimed, "Marquess Keagan, what are you saying? We've all displayed our treasures, yet you're presenting a broken sword as something valuable. Isn't this unfair to us?" James agreed.Keagan replied, "Listen, everyone. This broken sword is extraordinary. You all sensed it earlier—it carries the energy of a blade!""We are all well-informed here. There's no need to explain what the energy of a blade signifies. This broken sword must have once been an unparalleled and precious weapon." "Despite its broken state, it still exudes tremendous power."Gideon gently touched the broken sword, feeling its icy coldness penetrate to his core. A sword with such an energy, even in its broken form, was indeed a rare and valuable treasure. Additionally, he was skilled in swordsmanship. With this broken sword, he could amplify his power beyond its limits."Your Grace, I am truly fond of this sword. If we can acquire valuable materials in the future and use them to restore it, it wil
"Gideon!" Jameson's eyes widened with shock. "Are you certain it's him?""There's no doubt," the response came. "The internal investigation at Goldspire confirmed it was Gideon who killed Graham."Jameson's gaze fell. His eyes were now burning with even more intense determination.Sean cautioned, "Jameson, it looks like you and Gideon are headed for a deadly confrontation. But you must proceed with utmost caution and avoid rash decisions. The Quin family might not be able to intervene. "Gideon isn't acting alone. He has a formidable backing. Even the Chapman royal family suffered a significant defeat and lost many soldiers!"Jameson replied, "There's no need for the Quin royal family to get involved. The Crosby family is capable of handling Gideon!" Sean's eyes gleamed with thought, and after a pause, he advised, "If you're planning to move, do so quickly. Gideon's movements are elusive, making him hard to track."Jameson asked, "What do you propose?" "Wait until Gideon leav
That night, Gideon and Keagan, along with a few others, were enjoying drinks and conversation. Earlier that day, Keagan had successfully negotiated numerous benefits and resources, putting him in high spirits.Meanwhile, the other royal families had departed, feeling too embarrassed to stay after the Martial Arts Tournament. "Mr. Snow, I'm a man of straightforwardness and prefer not to mince words. Your assistance has been invaluable. A few rare herbs and a broken sword are hardly sufficient to express our gratitude. "I assure you once more. You will always be an honored guest of my family, and should you ever require anything within my power, I will not refuse.""Thank you, Your Grace." They clinked their glasses and downed their drinks in one go.Gideon asked, "Marquess Keagan, do you recall our conversation in Goldspire?"Keagan's expression shifted slightly as he set his wine glass down. "Are you referring to the plan to attack the Spirale Clan and needing assistance fr
At that moment, somewhere within Bandit's Hollow, eight figures surrounded a central altar, and the person lying in the center was none other than Elara.The eight people were, of course, the seven hooligans and Ivo.Ivo was strikingly handsome, clad in red, with an almost otherworldly charm. A genius by birth, he had already reached the sixth-tier peak transcendent at the age of 36.In the past few days, he had broken through once more to the seventh-tier peak transcendent with the help of the seven hooligans.Ivo's eyes were filled with greed as he stared at Elara on the altar. "Masters, have you decided on a method yet?"The seven hooligans consisted of four men and three women. Six appeared middle-aged, while one was an old man, Pacino Albe. He was the leader of the seven hooligans.Holding a snake-headed staff, he said grimly, "This woman's pure-essence core has already awakened. The pure-essence energy it's releasing is terrifying."If we weren't suppressing it, the energy
"We're already here. If we don't go in and take a look, wouldn't that be a waste?" Gideon was optimistic, grinning. "I'm like a cockroach. I'm hard to kill.""I'll go with you." Winter grabbed Gideon's hand, eyes blazing with determination. She was ready to live and die alongside him.Gideon kissed her forehead. "This might sound harsh, but honestly, Winter, if you come with me, you'll just be a burden.""Do you have to be that blunt?" She glared at him."Either way, don't get any ideas. You all stay behind. I'm going in alone."Gideon looked toward the deep, dark passage and took a deep breath.Umbra hesitated, but in the end, she said nothing.She and Gideon weren't at the point of life-and-death loyalty yet. Besides, even if she wanted to follow, Gideon probably wouldn't allow it."Stay safe. I'm off."Gideon descended the mountain, sprinting toward the eerie canyon. A gust of cold wind blew against him, chilling him to the bone.Winter bit her lip, watching as Gideon ente
At that critical moment, a black shadow slammed forward, shattering the claw imprint into pieces.It was the beast with a severed limb, Zephara's companion beast. It caught Zephara, whipped up a storm, and fled into the distance.At the same time, the fallen beasts gradually steadied themselves, stirring up fierce winds that obscured the sky.Gideon watched silently.Before long, everything settled, and the dust cleared.Orabella walked over and asked, "So, how does it feel?""Exhilarating!" He couldn't help but laugh. "A random tribe, under a single woman's leadership, could unleash such power. As expected of Asgard Plains, there's always someone stronger."Gideon sighed emotionally.Orabella chuckled. "The Windrunners aren't even the top tribe. The gap between them and the top-tier tribes is even bigger. So, don't get cocky. You've still got a long way to go!"Gideon glanced at her. "Why do you sound like an old sage all of a sudden, lecturing people?"She rolled her eyes.
"Ms. Tempest, the target is just ahead. It's ten miles away on the mountain peak. It looks like they're waiting for us."Zephara Tempest's expression darkened. That was outright contempt!"They must be killed.""Got it!"The howling wind stirred the clouds above, creating a turbulent sky.Gideon stood proudly at the mountain's peak, gazing into the distance.Before long, a dark mass rushed toward him. The entire world was engulfed in a massive storm. Razor-sharp wind blades tore through the mountain, and trees turned to dust.Zephara perched atop her beast companion, looking down at Gideon with cold eyes. "So, you're the human who provoked my people?"Gideon's face remained blank. He said flatly, "No need for words. Let's see how strong you Windrunners really are.""You're courting death!" Zephara was furious.Gideon didn't even bother to explain. It wasn't just disrespect at that point. It was outright humiliation."Kill him!"In an instant, the storm descended. Winds from
"As for mud-blood Barbarians, they're artificially created. Typically, newborn babies have their blood replaced with beast blood or their organs swapped with those of beasts—brutal methods like that. Those who survive become mud-blood Barbarians."There aren't many pure-blooded Barbarians. Most of them are mud-blood Barbarians."Something crossed Gideon's mind. He asked, "Is The Light Council's genetic engineering project related to the creation of mud-blood Barbarians?"Orabella nodded. "Actually, the genetic engineering project was originally inspired by mud-blood Barbarians. But the process of creating mud-blood Barbarians is too cruel. They replace blood and organs indiscriminately, and the success rate is extremely low."But if the genetic engineering project succeeds, it will be much safer. Right now, though, it's still in its early stages."Suddenly, the aircraft shook.Lysander reported through the communicator, "Entering a high-wind zone! Hold on tight!"Orabella's expr
"Mr. Snow! We're approaching Asgard Plains!" Lysander's face lit up with joy.After five days of grueling travel, the exhaustion was stifling. Now that they were nearing their destination, it was a breath of fresh air.However, Orabella spoke up, "Not yet. We're headed for Bandit's Hollow, and there's still quite a distance to cover. If we run into any attacks along the way, it will delay us even more."Gideon had been to Asgard Plains a few times, but he had never gone deep inside. He wasn't very familiar with it.All he knew was that Asgard Plains was crawling with beasts. Countless powerful beasts roamed the land, which was why, despite its rich resources, no nations had ever attempted to take control of it. The risk of retaliation was too great.Those beasts couldn't be wiped out completely, and if they ever launched an attack on cities, it would be a catastrophe.While no country occupied Asgard Plains, they often came here to trade and gather resources. It was a common sigh
"Alright, then," Gideon said.He contacted Ian, instructing him to notify Rhett and the others that they could lead the champions to Asgard Plains tomorrow.Orabella's eyes flickered. She anticipated that this trip would set off a massive storm."No matter what happens, even if the Pope himself gets involved, I must ensure that Gideon survives," she thought to herself as she watched Gideon's back, lost in her own thoughts.…The next day, the group boarded the aircraft.Lysander remained the pilot. Accompanying Gideon to Asgard Plains were only four people—Orabella, Umbra, and Winter.In addition, they brought along Brightbane Sect's leader, Draven, who they had taken from the eastern plains earlier. He wasn't particularly useful, but leaving him behind on Beaker Island wasn't an option either, so he had to come along.Asgard Plains was incredibly far from Dasovia, located on the other side of the world. The journey required crossing vast oceans and countless mountain ranges.
Orabella was stunned when she heard Xena calling her "sis-in-law".Although she wasn't from here, she was fluent in multiple languages and naturally understood what that word meant."Hey, what's wrong?"Seeing Orabella staring blankly, Xena didn't quite understand but remained enthusiastic. "You're so beautiful and elegant. Your waist-length hair is so silky! What conditioner do you use? Can you recommend one to me?"Orabella snapped back to her senses. She coolly replied, "I'm not your sister-in-law. Don't go around making up family ties."Xena chuckled. In her eyes, Orabella was just being shy.Orabella quickly changed the subject. "Gideon is refining your fiancé's physique. In no time, his physical strength will skyrocket by several levels, far beyond that of ordinary people.""Really?""Of course. But I should warn you. You're in for some suffering.""Huh?" Xena didn't understand.But soon, something clicked in her mind, and her cheeks flushed red.Orabella's eyes gleame
15 minutes later, Gideon arrived."Mr. Seymour! Mrs. Seymour!"He and Elara had long been divorced, so naturally, he couldn't call them "Mom" and "Dad".Marion sprang to her feet, closing the distance in a few strides, and snapped, "Gideon! Where the hell have you been these past few days? What did you do to Ella?""Mrs. Seymour, please calm down and listen to me.""I don't want to hear it! I only have one demand. Let me see Ella! No one can talk me out of it!"Arnold pulled Marion back slightly and said in a deep voice, "Gideon, I trusted you, which is why I let Ella go with you. But with no news for days, it's hard for me to keep holding on. Where is Ella now?""Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, Ella is receiving treatment overseas.""Overseas?"The couple was stunned.Then, Marion exploded with rage, grabbing Gideon by the collar. "You bastard! You sent Ella abroad and came back here yourself?""Mrs. Seymour, I've been abroad taking care of her this whole time. You kept demanding to