LOGINAfter receiving the Energy Condensation Pill, Brody felt the purity of its spiritual energy. He was visibly shocked and excited. Still, he never expected to come across such an opportunity today."Dr. Gray, I'll never forget this favor," he said."You don't need to. Everything comes at a price. I saved your life, so it naturally belongs to me," Ashton replied calmly."Mr. Zapata, you haven't forgotten our agreement, right? From now on, you'll submit to me and allow me to plant the death mark on you and your son so that I can control your lives at any time."As soon as those words were spoken, the temperature in the room seemed to drop. An uneasy tension surged through the air, growing sharper by the second.A cold glint flickered in Brody's eyes. His fingers slowly curled into a fist as he stared at Ashton, weighing a decision that could mean life or death.He controlled the legitimate side of Linton Island and was the dominant force there. There was no way he would submit to any
Brody understood that Ashton was binding their loyalty with both benefit and fear. His expression shifted slightly.He lowered his voice and said, "Mr. Gray, can you plant the death mark on me alone?""No," Ashton refused."Mr. Gray… As long as you save my dad, my life is yours."While Brody was still hesitating, Zeke bent forward and knocked his forehead against the floor three times. His eyes were filled with resolve."Please save my dad. I'll make it up to you!" He kept slamming his forehead against the ground until his forehead was covered in blood."That's enough." Ashton was a little surprised as he looked at Zeke. The foremost scion of Linton Island might be arrogant, but he clearly cared about his father."Mr. Gray, please save my dad." Zeke kept hitting his head against the floor. He knew exactly where his status came from. Without his father, he was nothing."Those not involved can leave," Ashton said.Brody took a deep breath and waved his hand. "All of you, wai
As soon as the words left Ashton's mouth, Brody stiffened. The elite fighters standing behind him did the same.Still on his knees, Zeke's eyes widened as anger flared."Ashton, what the hell are you talking about?" he snapped."Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, I think your father already knows the answer," Ashton responded calmly. "Let me guess. Mr. Zapata, you've been holding on and keeping it a secret because you want to clear the path for your son to take over the family. Once you're gone, he won't last in that position. With his ability, he'll be pushed out, and everything you built will end up in someone else's hands."Brody's eyes widened as he felt the eyes on him, each gaze unreadable. He hadn't expected Ashton to expose his failing health."Mr. Gray, it seems there's no way to settle this peacefully between us," Brody said in a low voice as a chilling killing intent radiated from him.In an instant, the aura of a peak divine-realm expert surged outward. Overwhelmi
As their powers collided, Ashton's arm snapped upward like an iron rod and smashed through the elderly man's divine realm power. The strike carried through and crashed into his body, sending him flying more than 30 feet away.A streak of blood arced through the air, followed by the elderly man's sharp, ragged scream. With just one strike, even someone at his level could no longer keep fighting.For a moment, the room fell silent. Even the killing intent in the air began to fade.The once-aggressive transcendent realm experts now shrank back, huddling behind Brody as they warily stared at Ashton.Brody's brow tightened as he was surprised by Ashton's overwhelming strength. After a moment's hesitation, he let out a sigh and reined in his killing intent.He smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Gray, my son was out of line. I apologize on his behalf. Let's put this behind us. There's no need for things to get ugly."Those words made Zeke's heart sink. He never expected his father, who had a
"Damn! There are two divine realm presences. So, the rumors were true. The Zapata family really does have two experts at that level," Cyrus said, soaked through as he sensed the two killing intents. His palms turned slick with cold sweat.He glanced at Ashton with a hint of concern, aware that Ashton was also in the divine realm. But the Zapata family's two experts weren't like Steven, who had only just stepped into that level. They wouldn't be easy to deal with.Ashton remained calm, though a hint of anticipation stirred deep in his eyes. Aside from the chosen maiden's spiritual energy, he still lacked a fight where lives were on the line.Sensing his father's presence, Zeke's confidence surged. He lifted his head and glared at Ashton."You're dead. You'll pay for humiliating me today. Ten times over, at least," he said."Mr. Gray, we stay out of each other's business. So, why humiliate my son?"A steady voice rang out, calm and controlled, with a weight that spoke of experience
Ashton shot Zeke a contemptuous glance. "If your family isn't here in 30 minutes, you're dead," he said coldly.Zeke flinched, realizing he'd picked the wrong target this time. His face twisted as he pulled out his phone and called Brody."What is it?" A commanding voice came through, though it sounded weak."Dad, I'm in trouble…" Zeke gave a quick account of what happened."Who was it that attacked you?""It's a man called Ashton Gray…" Zeke responded."Ashton Gray? The new ruler of Linton Island's criminal underworld? Looks like he's not stopping there. He wants to control the legitimate side, too," Brody said. "I'm on my way with my men."The call ended, and Zeke's eyes widened. He realized that the man standing before him was the new ruler of Linton Island's criminal underworld, and that he'd been the target all along.The temperature in the room seemed to drop, and the air turned heavy, like a storm about to break."The Zapata family is coming? They're the top family
Julia warned solemnly, "You'd better stay away from Wanda unless you can prove that you're capable of protecting her. "Otherwise, should it be discovered during the marriage alliance that Wanda is no longer a virgin, she will be obliterated! You should consider yourself warned!" Having said that
Connor exclaimed hurriedly, "What do you think you're doing, Ashton? I'm the next in line to the Heavenly Medical Pavilion, and my father is the deputy head of the Heavenly Medical Pavilion! "If I meet an untimely end, he will chase you to the edge of the world!"I swear I'll never speak of this
"What are you doing, Eunice?" Ashton cocked his brow in confusion. He had absolutely no idea what was going on inside Eunice's head.Eunice froze for a moment before replying solemnly, "You're coming with me to a place that will verify your identity as the Grim Reaper beyond any doubt. I…"She tra
Upon hearing that, Ashton's heart sank, a wave of restless anxiety washing over him.Wanda, seeing Ashton's distressed expression, smiled faintly and continued, "I mean, even if the Curios Chamber doesn't have it, I know for a fact that someone in Javonbury has a Septem-Leaf Ganoderma in their priv







