LOGINMiranda was well aware of her family's standing. She knew her mother was being delusional, as there was no way she could ever marry an ordinary man. She figured that once Ashton witnessed the raw violence of the Linton Island Tournament and realized the kind of world she lived in, he would quit on his own.That way, she could avoid offending Irene or disobeying her mother—a win-win situation."I'll see you tonight, then," Ashton said, a surge of desire burning in his eyes. His mindset shifted, and the Drakeborne lineage awakened further. The profound nature of the Drakell technique kept his desire on a continuous upward climb."She's truly an impressive woman with an excellent constitution!" Lord Ashdrake's eerie voice suddenly echoed from deep within his soul.Ashton was momentarily shaken but intentionally ignored the voice."Do you not realize that once you step into the divine realm, if you can't acquire the spiritual energy of an extreme Lunar physique and maintain cosmic
Ashton locked eyes with the woman before him, each lost in their own thoughts.He was slightly stunned, wondering about the blind date Irene had supposedly set up. He fought to restrain the Drakell technique surging toward the chosen maiden and reined in his aggressive energy. He asked, "And who might you be?" "I'm Miranda Sterling," Miranda replied. She tilted her head slightly and gave Ashton another look, murmuring under her breath, "He's actually quite good-looking…""You're finally back, Ash!"It was then that Irene's familiar voice rang out as she hurried outside. She froze when she caught sight of him, her eyes glistening with tears. She could see the profound exhaustion and the storm of emotions in Ashton's gaze—a sense of weariness typically reserved for those who have endured significant trials.Irene held Ashton in a gentle embrace, her voice still as gentle as ever as she said, "I've cooked something good for you, Ash. If you've had enough of everything, come ba
Ashton knew that he couldn't act without restraint once his actions were being monitored. He decided to dedicate the entire month to his cultivation instead. He departed from Javonbury under the radar, making his way to Linton Island while no one was watching."I wonder how Mom is doing…" Ashton sighed. He had married Roxy and retired from the martial arts world specifically to give Irene some peace of mind, but unfortunately, things hadn't turned out the way he hoped."Celia…" Ashton couldn't help but think of his daughter, a sharp glint appearing in his gaze. He hadn't expected Roxy to take Celia with her and disappear to Trinity Celestial Abbey.He shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions. He couldn't afford to let his feelings get in the way of his cultivation at that moment."I need to become stronger…" Ashton had only that single objective in mind."You have another option. You can abandon your true self and form a soul contract with me. I would then reign over th
Queenie sized up Ashton and continued, "You have a way with women, so if you can land the Lord of the Central Region's daughter, it's possible that the Lord of Central Region would intervene and subdue the Heavenly Medical Pavilion on your behalf."Ashton's eyes twitched as he shook his head. "You should refrain from making such jokes, Ms. Nolan.""What makes you think I'm joking with you? There's no shame in using every advantage to gain power while you're weak. You've been with plenty of women before, so sleeping with another one would make little difference."Do you believe that the daughter of the Lord of Central Region is beneath you, Ashton? She's the most beautiful woman in Central Region! You'd be lucky if she even gave you the time of day!" Queenie declared with a smirk.Ashton instantly fell silent. He then said, "I'll be taking my leave if there's nothing more. I'll be heading to Central Region soon."He had already planned it all out. He intended to travel to Linton Is
Ashton knew this was the quickest way for him to ascend to the otherworldly realm and also his biggest break. He had previously felt conflicted and hesitant, but after experiencing the previous utter helplessness, his only goal was to increase his power and grow relentlessly stronger.He was willing to do whatever it took to achieve this. He knew he could protect nothing without sufficient power. He vowed never to relive the experience of his daughter and loved ones being seized while he lacked the strength to stop it.Ashton was glad he had come to his senses quickly. Celia and Wanda weren't in mortal danger this time, but that was merely a stroke of luck. He feared the possibility of someone seeking to take their lives in the future.He understood that if he remained too weak, he would have crumbled. He had to raise his power as quickly as possible in an age of impending upheaval. He knew he had to locate and get hold of every single chosen maiden.He knew that only through these
Ashton understood well that Callum was using Wanda as bait to lure him into a deadly trap.Under the Otherworldly Pact, those in the otherworldly realm were forbidden from attacking lower-ranked experts without justification. Otherwise, they would face collective execution.Those rules were starting to fall apart, though.If it weren't for Queenie's presence, Callum would have surely found a reason to execute Ashton long ago. He only held back now because he was terrified that Queenie would retaliate by leveling the Heavenly Medical Pavilion. He was held back by his fears and needed a perfect excuse to strike.Callum's plan was to goad Ashton into storming the Heavenly Medical Pavilion to crash the wedding. He would have a flawless excuse to execute Ashton if the latter took the bait, thereby avenging his son and permanently neutralizing Ashton once and for all."What do you intend to do since the invitation is here?" Queenie glanced at Ashton, sensing a subtle shift in him. He
Jane laughed hysterically, her hair a wild mess. "You're such a fool, Kenneth! I was so close! Just a little more, and the entire Beldon Group would've been mine!"Hearing that, Kenneth was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of blood, stumbling backward as if struck by a devastating blow. He ha
The wind howled. Under the cutting cold, Eunice sprinted with a battered body and blood spilling down from her chest."You can't escape, Eunice! Be smart and give yourself up!""You had a death wish by daring to cause trouble at the Assassin's Guild! Get on your knees and submit to us. Let us have
Eunice knew she would've faced a tragic end if this newly appointed deputy head of the Legion hadn't appeared that night. In that instant, Ashton's towering presence was branded into her bones, becoming something she would never forget for the rest of her life.Ashton turned back and swept a cold g
Ashton looked at Irina. He started to get curious about her identity. She was clearly not just Flint's secretary.Studying her intensely, he smiled. "I'd love to get a chance to get to know you better, Ms. Nunley."Snorting, Irina shot him a cold glance before following Flint into Grandcrest Estat







