Gideon was exhilarated. Though it was his first time seeing the Dragonsbane Mech, his instincts told him the mech warrior was immensely powerful.After all, Orabella had said it was one of the Spirale Clan's greatest technological achievements. That alone spoke volumes."Drop it!" the Dragonsbane Mech warned again.However, Gideon had already activated the Solar Titan Physique. There was nothing left to hesitate about. This battle was inevitable.Even if it attracted Tedric and the others, it couldn't be helped."Exterminate!" The Dragonsbane Mech made its decision.In an instant, it vanished from sight, its movement swift.Gideon's eyes widened. He instinctively raised both arms to block his chest, only to be struck head-on. He was sent flying, his arms aching and his entire body numb."What terrifying power!" He was secretly shocked."Target locked—exterminate! Exterminate! Exterminate!" the Dragonsbane Mech's cold mechanical voice echoed.It seemed to have gained the upper
A brigade of an army landed. Their target was the advanced technological weapons.Only by securing these weapons could they prevent disaster. Otherwise, if Tedric gave the order to deploy nuclear weapons, it would be total annihilation.That would be utterly disgraceful!"Bastard! Kingsley, you're stalling for time! Despicable scum like you don't deserve to be called world-class champions!" Tedric was furious beyond measure.However, Kingsley only chuckled. "You can say whatever you want, but don't twist the facts. How is this stalling? We're simply negotiating.""In that case, don't stand in our way.""No, can't do. Who knows if you'll just tail and run?" Kingsley glanced at Rhett and the others, then shouted, "Are you all just going to sit back and watch?""Kingsley, what the hell are you pulling?""It's Gideon!" Emmanuel's eyes gleamed as he gritted his teeth. "We're out here fighting for our lives, and Gideon sneaks onto Central Island to steal the treasure? What? Are we ju
"You insolent fool, you're courting death!" Tedric roared, unleashing all the fury he had built up from dealing with Kingsley and the others.Gideon executed his peerless fist technique, the Doombringer Knuckle. His punch clashed directly with the Soulpiercer Cleave.The supposedly indestructible Soulpiercer Cleave trembled violently, cracks spreading across its surface, ready to shatter at any moment.Gideon's fist, however, was drenched in blood, but it was nothing serious."What?" Tedric's eyes widened, his jaw nearly hitting the floor.Gideon didn't let up. He stepped forward again, descending from the sky with overwhelming force. "Clausum Palm!""Dragonslayer Strike!" Just then, the Dragonsbane Mech intervened, breaking apart the hand seal.Gideon grinned. "You two had better come at me together, or you won't have a chance to escape!""Arrogant fool!" Tedric steadied himself.He exchanged a glance with the Dragonsbane Mech, and they immediately launched a coordinated assa
The blow landed squarely on the Dragonsbane Mech's back, jolting Tedric so hard that blood gushed from his mouth and nose.The Dragonsbane Mech plummeted 300 feet before steadying itself and charging forward again. Its built-in mechanisms activated, firing a barrage of missiles in all directions.However, that wasn't nearly enough to stop Gideon and Orabella."We can't let him escape. If he contacts their headquarters, our whole plan is screwed.""Got it."Behind Gideon, a brilliant sun flared into existence. His body roared with power, his blood surging.This punch was unmatched in its might."Bind!" Orabella unleashed the Ex Cathedra, locking down the Dragonsbane Mech's movement.Tedric sensed the impending danger.At the last moment, the Dragonsbane Mech hurled Tedric away and turned to face Gideon's devastating strike head-on.A massive explosion erupted. Then, shards flew in all directions."No!" Tedric howled in despair.The shockwave engulfed him, shredding his cloth
A threat. It was a blatant, undisguised threat.A visit? It was more like a siege!Sure, their headquarters were well hidden, but they had already witnessed Gideon's power firsthand. World-class champions were his subordinates. Even Ian, the head of the world's largest intelligence agency, was in his ranks. Finding their hideouts would be child's play.Rhett and the others exchanged glances."Mr. Snow, you're overthinking things. We stand by our word. We won't go back on our promise.""We'll wait for your signal."Gideon nodded. "That's for the best. I hope we can work well together. As a gesture of goodwill, take 70% of the advanced weapons. Split them however you see fit. We'll take the remaining 30%."Emmanuel's eyes flickered. "Are you serious?"Felicity cut in, "Of course he is. Mr. Snow doesn't lower himself to lying. On that note, I'll thank you in advance, Mr. Snow.""Much appreciated, Mr. Snow!"Gideon waved them off. "Hurry up and grab what you can. Besides advanced
Jekyll reassured him, "Don't be so hasty. Betraying your clan is an unforgivable crime. No one likes that idea. But you and I have plenty to talk about."As he finished speaking, a subordinate brought over a clean robe.Tedric tore off the tree bark, scooped up water from a nearby lake to wash himself, and put on the robe."Let's go."He knew there was no escaping this. He had no choice but to accept his fate."After you." Jekyll was polite. Dressed differently, he could easily be mistaken for a scholar. His demeanor was refined and cultured.With a rumble, the Ninth Legion withdrew.…Not long after, Gideon and his group of four emerged from Beaumere, but the Ninth Legion was nowhere in sight.Lysander returned from scouting and reported, "Mr. Snow, based on the traces left behind, the Ninth Legion has retreated.""They left?" Gideon's eyes darkened.Jekyll was truly unfathomable. He didn't even attempt to suppress Rhett and his men.Lysander continued, "Mr. Snow, Dasovia'
"Reporting to Mr. Crosby! Gideon's aircraft has entered the strike zone. Awaiting your orders.""What orders? Attack it! Empty every last round!""As you command, sir!"The next moment, a barrage of firepower tore through the sky.Lysander flinched and quickly maneuvered the aircraft to evade, but the coverage was too vast. There was no way to avoid it completely.The aircraft's defense system was activated, intercepting the incoming fire."Why are we running into another obstacle again? This is so annoying." Orabella was irritated."Mr. Snow!" Lysander shouted.The sheer density of the enemy's firepower was suffocating.Gideon pulled open the hatch. Glancing at the roiling sea below, then at the sky, he ordered, "There are thunder clouds up ahead. Fly straight into it!"With that, he threw a punch, clearing a direct path.Lysander pushed the aircraft's speed to the limit, charging straight into the thunderstorm."Do you think you can run? Open fire! Full barrage!" Alberto
"Okay, then." Gideon nodded.Alberto lit up with joy. He watched as Gideon pulled something from his robe and tossed it over. It radiated intense heat."What is this?" Alberto instinctively backed away, his expression wary.Gideon chuckled. "This is the core of the Solar Titan Physique technique. If you can't even withstand this little bit of heat, how do you expect to cultivate it?"Alberto found the reasoning sound. He gathered energy into his palm and reached for the flying object.With a whoosh, flames erupted instantly. A piercing scream echoed across the sky.Alberto plummeted, crashing onto the island.The Crosby family's fighters were all stunned. "Mr. Crosby!"Then, the flames died down.Alberto's entire hand was charred black, flesh torn apart, releasing a nauseating stench."Damn it!" Alberto gritted his teeth, voice dripping with murderous intent.Gideon sighed in mock regret. "Tsk, tsk… It looks like you won't be able to cultivate the Solar Titan Physique, after
The High Marshal title worked like a charm.The mayor of this city, Bailey Pearce, personally welcomed Gideon and his group into his residence with great enthusiasm and utmost respect.After all, news of Gideon storming Cook Manor and carrying the Imperial Token had already spread through every level of government across the Nine Provinces. Who would dare provoke the High Marshal?"Marshal Snow, what brings you to the Wasteland? Are you here to scout for resource troves? If so, I'd be happy to guide you myself.""There's no need for that. I'm here for information on Nethercult."Bailey was visibly startled. "Marshal Snow, Nethercult is one of the three major powers in the northern region. They're no joke."Gideon gave a cold snort. "I'm here to kill their cult leader. If Nethercult's disciples know what's good for them, they'll be put to work mining resources. If they don't, then I'll wipe them all out."Bailey broke out in a cold sweat.So, the rumors were true. Gideon was like
Attwell was already a Supreme.And judging by his energy, he wasn't just any Supreme, but a peak Supreme. He was probably even stronger than Pope of Light and Yohan. No one expected Attwell to have reached this level.Edric and Jandial immediately backed off."Attwell, we meant nothing by it. Don't act on impulse. Alfsee's our grandnephew. We will never hurt him.""Yeah, Attwell. I was out of line earlier. That's on me."Attwell gave a cold snort and reined in his energy. Only then did the two finally breathe easy."It's really not that big a deal." Attwell shook his head and said calmly, "I know the location of several S-class dragon veins in Dasovia. There's one right here in the Wasteland. If I wanted to, I could subdue it. With the power of an S-class dragon vein, I could go head-to-head with him."But what's the point? Fame, fortune, power—none of it means anything to me. Life is short. I might as well live it relaxed and comfortably."Edric and Jandial were deeply shaken.
"Forget everything else. When it comes to familial ties, I'm your uncle. No matter how you look at it, you should come out and see me," Jandial exclaimed.That seemed to work. Inside the bamboo house, a presence stirred.Moments later, a handsome middle-aged man stepped out, dressed in rough linen clothes, long hair loosely draped over his back, yet still carrying an unmistakable noble air."Attwell…""Things have changed. I'm no longer a prince. I'm just Attwell."Edric and Jandial exchanged glances, then said, "Attwell, don't get the wrong idea. We're not using Alfsee to threaten you."Attwell smiled. "I've let go of all that. Alfsee might be my son, but he holds no sway over me. He has his own path—whether he lives or dies has got little to do with me."That caught Edric and Jandial off guard.Watching Attwell watering the flowers, they realized they couldn't read him anymore. Atwell really might have let go of everything and returned to simplicity."Attwell, this is a rare
A visit to the Nethercult in the northern Wasteland—perfect. It was basically a free pass to wipe out Nethercult.Gideon's killing intent surged.Jessica said, "Marshal Snow, should I talk to my father and arrange for a troop to assist you?""There's no need for that. If I wanted, I could contact Samson and have the Dragon's Aegis flatten Nethercult. But that would put Elara's life at risk. I'll pay the Nethercult a visit myself. I want to see what kind of stunt Tristan is trying to pull.""Marshal Snow, it's too dangerous. Tristan definitely has something planned. He wouldn't be bold enough to let you walk into Nethercult otherwise.""It's fine." Gideon wasn't afraid.He already had the confidence to take on a supreme. Even if Tristan had brought backup, it didn't matter."Gideon." At that moment, Ronan and Noel arrived."Mr. Foley, I didn't expect to see you here."Ronan laughed. "I was actually there the day you were appointed. Back then I was trying to guess who the new Hig
"Supreme core, huh?" Gideon muttered, the corner of his mouth lifting. "Interesting. I'm intrigued.""Die!" Tristan screamed hysterically.Gideon rapidly retreated—not out of fear, but to create distance, preparing a devastating killer move.Suddenly, a violent wind howled, spreading intense heat. The temperature in the area shot up.At that moment, firelight flickered in both of Gideon's hands. The left one glowed bright red—it was the Earthcore Flame. The flame on the right shimmered eerie green—it was the netherflame.Then, he brought both hands together.The two heavenly flames began to fuse, though they resisted each other, violently clashing under the pressure. The moment the seal was lifted, the explosion would be unimaginable.But that wasn't enough.Gideon opened his mouth and breathed out streams of core power, merging into the flames. The nation's destiny surged into it as well.The buildup of energy already roared in the void.The seawater beneath Gideon's feet spl
"Proceed!" The word rippled through the skies.From Imperial Palace, it shot out, passed through the High Marshal Seal, and transmitted over Tyrant Sea—stirring it to a boil, shaking the whole place.A dragon's cry echoed through the void from the seal.Next, a mysterious force poured out from the seal, flooding into Gideon's body, lifting him as if to the summit in one step. A commanding, Supreme energy surged from within."This is bad!" Tristan's expression changed.At this moment, Chase had approved Gideon's request. Empowered, Gideon's strength skyrocketed as though he had instantly leapt to the supreme level."Damn it!" Tristan clenched his teeth.He didn't want to back down, but he had no choice. He had to avoid a head-on clash."Are you trying to run away?" Gideon sneered.Now, he was invincible. Tristan was just a weakling—a bug. There was nothing more to him."Tyrant Sea, rise." Gideon raised both arms. The seawater grew wild and furious, surging hundreds of yards int
The broken blade condensed the force of the blade itself."The great Marshal Snow is using a broken blade? How pathetic! My ghost blade was forged over three years, infused with countless rare materials. It's indestructible," Tristan boasted, laughing."If the man's weak, the weapon doesn't matter."Gideon's casual jab left Tristan speechless, his face flushed with shame."A smart aleck, I see. Die!"Just like that, a black blade arc came down.Gideon stayed calm, swung the broken blade, and a white arc of energy shot upward.The black and white blades clashed and shattered on impact.Tristan's next move followed immediately. "The eighth style of the 13 Ghost Blades! Nether's Pass!"The strike carried a chilling gale. The sound of wailing ghosts and howling spirits echoed.As it neared, Gideon noticed countless skulls swirling in the wind. They were only shadows, but enough to make one's scalp crawl. They were clawing and snarling, like demons escaping from hell."Those are p
"Bitch!" The three men were furious and humiliated.As Nethercult guardians, being injured by a woman was unthinkable!"Nethervoid Hands."They moved together, and an intimidating hand seal came crashing down.Noel was just about to step in when suddenly, Elara stepped forward, facing the incoming attack head-on without a trace of fear. Pure essence energy erupted from her, causing the surface of the sea to freeze."Ice Soul Palm." A cold gleam flashed in Elara's eyes as she slammed her palm forward, clashing with the hand seal in a massive explosion.The three guardians were sent flying.Elara also coughed up blood and was knocked back into the floating palace."Elara!" Jessica panicked and rushed in, helping Elara up."I'm fine." Elara then wiped the blood from her lips and closed the palace gates.Her physique was strong, but her cultivation level wasn't high enough. If it got serious, she couldn't match the three guardians.Still, that brief clash had been her first rea
Gideon and Tristan clashed fists and were blown backward.Gideon's whole body went numb. He thought to himself, "Anyone who's remotely close to the word 'supreme' is no joke."Tristan, meanwhile, was shaken to his core. The moment their fists met, a massive force surged through his arm.If he hadn't reacted in time to deflect the impact, his body would've taken serious damage. Even so, his right arm was almost completely numb now.His long sleeves covered it so no one could see the trembling."No wonder it's called the Solar Titan Physique. It's one of the top-tier physiques. Now I see why.""That was nothing. Watch out, Mr. Neblanc. I'm about to turn it up." Gideon laughed loudly, battle intent soaring.He launched a full-on attack.It was not a secret technique. Instead, it was just pure close-quarters combat.That put Tristan in a tough spot. Just one exchange had already left him at a disadvantage. If they kept going toe-to-toe, there was a real risk he would get injured an