"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
Oasis Vale was isolated from the rest of the world. Few knew that in this peaceful valley lived a group of extraordinary people, including the overlords of the criminal underworld, business magnates with net worths that rivaled countries, and even core government officials of various countries.It was noon, and Gideon Snow walked out of the cottage with a basket in hand."Sir!"Ajax Bale, a burly, heavily bearded man, scrambled up to Gideon as he herded the goats around him. "As per your punishment, I have tended to the goats for a month. Today is the last day. What should I do next?""You can start harvesting the wheat next.""That's my job, sir! What am I supposed to do if Ajax takes over?" Donald Ingleson, Cherony's minister of defense, asked with a pitiful expression."You can be in charge of cleaning up the dung.""You got it, sir."Gideon had only taken a few more steps when someone approached him and reported, "Sir! Justin Mugler, the military commander of Magaria, and P
"I knew it! It's just as I thought. I knew you didn't die, you old bugger! You tricked me for three years!"Gideon hadn't found a body in the grave, but he had expected as much. Titus had been an enigmatic figure who possessed extraordinary abilities. Why would someone like that abruptly claim to have come to his life's end and decide to bury himself? It was unthinkable.Nevertheless, Gideon couldn't disobey Titus, his mentor, so he had to do as told and guard the grave for three years."If I don't get a treasure that's to my satisfaction, Titus, that means you wasted three years of my youth. I'll make you pay for that at some point," Gideon grumbled.Alas, even after combing through the entire grave thoroughly, he found nothing other than a letter."You old con artist," Gideon ranted before opening the envelope with a scowl on his face. He found two pages of a letter.After he read the first page, his scowl of dissatisfaction was replaced by a moved expression. According to the
"No!" the crowd screamed, but the suicide operative merely cackled evilly.Yet, all was silent. There was no explosion.Even the suicide operative was stumped. He kept spamming the red button, but nothing happened. He had no clue that a silver needle had been shot into the controller, cutting off the circuit.At the same time, Benny and Derek shot down the two armed operatives, while the bomb-strapped one was hit in all four limbs and fell onto a pool of his blood. The airport police swiftly swarmed in to subdue him."Let go of me! This is impossible! Why didn't it explode? Why?" the suicide operative screamed at the top of his lungs."This proves that fate favors Dasovia and me," Lavinia declared icily. "Tylland has committed many atrocities and will surely come to a terrible end. Take him away and interrogate him."Slowly, peace returned to the departure hall. The passengers, who were still reeling from the ordeal, came up to Lavinia with looks of awe and respect."It is truly
"Dominic Zeller?" Gideon repeated. Frowning, he remarked, "The name sounds familiar to me.""He's a good friend of Hercule's, sir! Hercule mentioned that to you before.""I remember now."When Gideon first captured Hercule and brought him back to Oasis Vale, Hercule claimed that Dominic would be coming to save him.Dominic had indeed turned up, but it wasn't Gideon he faced. Paul, Ajax, and a few others had given him a thorough thrashing, and he fled with his tail between his legs.Smiling, Leopold explained, "Somehow, Dominic heard that you'll be coming to Goldspire, so he dared not stick around to act like a big shot here. He came to me and offered Beaker Island to be your residence."Gideon chuckled. "He's quick-witted and amenable, I see. Did he mention anything about wanting to save Hercule from Oasis Vale?""He said he wouldn't dare to and that it would be good for Hercule to undergo some training at Oasis Vale," Leopold replied. "In fact, he said that if given the chance,
"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
"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
"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
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'
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
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
"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
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
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
At the highest level of the main floor, on a stone table, Gideon was still undergoing his transformation. Under the effects of begonia sap, his upper body glowed with a faint radiance.The treasure chamber was solemn and imposing. He was like a celestial being descending to the mortal world.Inside him, a deep rumbling echoed like rushing rivers. That was his energy.Gideon was completely immersed in this wondrous state. He could no longer feel any pain. In his mind, he was evolving.He was evolving a fist technique—the Solar Titan Fist.Though he had learned it after mastering the Solar Titan Physique, he had never fully grasped its essence. He only practiced it at a superficial level.But this time, he was comprehending it on a deeper level.He could sense the terrifying power within Solar Titan Fist. In his mind's eye, a godlike figure shattered a monstrous black hand with a single punch. That was the true might of the Solar Titan Fist.Orabella quietly observed Gideon's sta