"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's face remained expressionless.He stared at Xandor with a calm intensity that was somehow more terrifying than any outburst. A chill crawled down Xandor's spine. His heart raced, and his body went cold."Who are you?" Xandor asked.Gideon replied, "Weren't you asking for me? Well, here I am."Every hair on Xandor's body stood on end at Gideon's words. He stared in disbelief. He hadn't expected the mastermind behind the fall of the Yovarian Guild to be so young.How was it possible?Xandor had prepared himself to face a monster, not a man who looked barely out of his youth. It felt like some sick joke.Gideon's voice cut through his shock, "Any last words? If not, I'll be sending you on your way."Xandor's heart skipped a beat. Despite how arrogant Gideon's words sounded, something about them felt frighteningly real."Kid, you're too full of yourself!""That's all you have to say? In that case, I'll make my move now," Gideon announced.He took a single step forward, a
Xandor still looked bewildered. "Who are you? Who is your cousin?" he questioned. "I'm Gideon," Gideon replied."Gideon?" The name sounded familiar to Xandor, but nothing came to his mind at that moment."Five years ago, the Yovarian Guild insulted the Snow family. You came to my father to apologize and even called me a force to be reckoned with. How could you forget all of that in just five years?" Gideon reminded him.Suddenly, recognition struck Xandor. "You're Gideon from the Snow family? You're alive, and you came back!""That's right," Gideon replied, his voice steady but laced with emotion. "It's been five years. Now, I've returned."Xandor felt an overwhelming wave of fear and despair. He knew exactly what Gregory had done to Qyra. It was clear Gideon had come to seek revenge. Moreover, the Yovarian Guild was one of the main reasons for the downfall of the Snow family.Back then, Gideon's parents had disappeared, and chaos gripped the family. Gideon was forced out when
As Harry issued his command, powerful figures from various states and cities sprang into action. Over in Drammore, however, there was no movement. For the Yelvertons, dealing with a minor figure hardly required the involvement of the main family.…Goldspire, rather than calming down, was seething with an undercurrent of tension. After killing Xandor, Gideon returned to Beaker Island to continue spending time with Qyra. Meanwhile, Leopold and Nino began to divide up the territories of the Yovarian Guild.Their power was steadily growing, and they had become the two dominant forces in Goldspire's underworld, facing off in an uneasy standoff.But Nino felt a twinge of unease, unlike Leopold. He had heard rumors that a major figure behind Xandor was none other than the Yelverton family from Drammore, a formidable family with extensive influence. The Yelverton family was certain to seek revenge. Nino didn't believe that Gideon could stand against the Yelvertons. It was ridiculo
"Don't worry about it. Just go handle your work," Arnold said."Ella, let's meet up when you're free!" Matthew added with a smile."Sure!" Elara replied cheerfully.As Matthew walked out of Marlet Hotel, he could no longer contain his excitement. He practically danced with joy.Patting the briefcase under his arm, he chuckled to himself. "With this contract signed, it'll be a breeze to lure in a few more families. What a bunch of fools, all dancing to my tune!"He murmured, "Soon, all the companies under these families will be working to strengthen the Carter family. The Carters are finally going to be back on top. I really am a genius!"…Soon, the Seymours returned home.Marion said, her face glowing with excitement. "Haha! I'm finally going to be a wealthy lady. Those snobbish women who used to look down on me will be lining up to curry favor. It's such a satisfying feeling!"Arnold gave her an exasperated look. He said, "Nothing's set in stone yet. Stop daydreaming."Mari
Marion shouted at Gideon, "Shut up!" Her face turned ashen with fury as she pointed a trembling finger at him. "Nothing decent ever comes out of your mouth, you disgusting man! You don't want to see the Seymour family succeed, do you? "Let me tell you, Gideon. You'll go to the courthouse and divorce Elara immediately. You're unworthy of being my son-in-law. Who do you think you are?"Gideon's face darkened. Marion's insults had come at him time and time again, and though he'd brushed them off, her relentless disdain was starting to wear on him. If it weren't for Arnold's kindness, he would have left long ago.Turning to Elara, Gideon asked, "What do you think?"Elara hesitated, caught off guard.Marion urged, "Ella, what are you waiting for? Get a divorce. Soon, you'll be the heiress to a respected family name, and there are plenty of eligible young men out there. Besides, you like Matthew, don't you? I know you two would be perfect together."Arnold pounded his fist on the ta
Joseph quickly reassured, raising his hands in a calming gesture. "Mr. Seymour, please don't be upset. I mean no harm. I'm here to bring you some gifts."Arnold narrowed his eyes, suspicion lacing his tone. "Gift? What kind of trick are you trying to pull?"Flashing an apologetic smile, Joseph insisted, "Mr. Seymour, you really misunderstood me. I just wanted to make up for my previous offense to Ms. Seymour. Although I've already apologized, I felt it wasn't enough. So this time, representing my father, I came personally to deliver a grand gift."He gestured with a wave of his hand. "Bring it out!"Two men approached, carrying a bright red chest to the front door. They set it down and opened it, revealing a breathtaking sight.Arnold and his family stood frozen, wide-eyed and speechless.Inside the chest were stacks of cash, a green sea of money exuding the unmistakable allure of wealth.Joseph grinned. "Mr. Seymour, this is 9,999,000 dollars as a little token of our appreciati
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