Mag-log inAshton gave the beautiful woman a gentle smile and pulled her behind him, keeping her within the protection of his domain.He looked up at the Godslayer Formation, radiating a chilling killing intent. It didn't take him long to locate the core of the formation. What surprised him was that the formation could absorb the spiritual energy gathering around it.Martial arts experts surrounded the formation, each radiating an overwhelming presence. They cut open their palms, gathering their blood essence and spiritual energy before channeling their power into the Godslayer Formation, steadily increasing its strength.The killing intent raging through the area grew even stronger.Xena stepped forward and looked down at Ashton arrogantly."Do you still think you can make me submit to you? I really can't understand how you could be foolish enough to walk right into my territory like this. And all for the sake of helping some ordinary man find his daughter. If that's really the case, then y
Ashton's voice was soft, but to everyone present, his words hit like a thunderclap out of nowhere.Everyone stared at him in disbelief. He actually wanted Xena, the ruler of Lavora's criminal underworld, to submit to him. To them, he sounded insane.Kieran trembled uncontrollably after hearing those words. Still kneeling on the floor, he lowered his head even further in fear.He knew her temperament all too well. Once Ashton died, he would suffer a miserable fate himself for bringing Ashton here.Just then, the man from the Heavenly Medical Pavilion seated beside Xena let out a dismissive chuckle."Looks like your reputation as the ruler of Lavora's criminal underworld isn't all that impressive after all. Want me to step in and suppress this guy for you? I can bring him back afterward and use him as a guinea pig for our drug trials. "We've been desperately short on divine realm test subjects lately. A specimen like him would be incredibly valuable," he said."No need."The k
"You're useless!" Xena's expression turned cold after hearing Kieran's explanation. Her voice dripped with hostility."Get them."The atmosphere instantly turned tense. A wave of oppressive pressure swept through the hall as dozens of martial arts experts rushed in from every direction. They quickly surrounded Ashton and the beautiful woman. All it would take was a single order from Xena, and they would kill him without hesitation.This was the core territory of Lavora's criminal underworld. No one had ever dared come here and challenge them before."A late-stage divine realm expert, huh? Not bad. How about working for me?"Xena ignored the beautiful woman and spoke to Ashton instead. In her eyes, a woman who had lost her daughter had no value. The woman wasn't even qualified to speak with her.On the other hand, Ashton caught her interest. If she could bring him under her command, she would gain another top-tier martial arts expert. That would also strengthen her cooperation w
A dangerous glint appeared in Ashton's eyes.The missing girl's disappearance was more complicated than it appeared. From what Kieran had said, the matter likely involved the ruler of Lavora's criminal underworld. It might even be connected to Selene."This isn't something I'm allowed to interfere with?" Ashton asked with a sneer. "We'll see about that. Take me to your boss."Kieran stared at him for a long moment before silently lowering his head and leading the way. A short while later, he led Ashton and the beautiful woman deep into the heart of the club."Mr. Marlowe.""Mr. Marlowe."Martial arts experts continuously greeted him along the way. Their eyes occasionally drifted toward Ashton and the beautiful woman beside him, but nobody dared ask questions. After all, Kieran's status spoke for itself."Ms. Novak is inside that hall," Kieran said in a lowered voice. "Think carefully before you go in. Once you meet her, there's no turning back. You may not leave this place ali
The crowd felt much better after seeing what happened, though some still looked worried as they hurriedly warned Ashton."Sir, Mr. Marlowe works for the boss of the criminal underworld, and they're backed by the governor of Lavora, too. If you keep this up, it won't end well for you. Leave now before it's too late.""Yeah. Leave now!""I'm not leaving." Ashton smiled at the crowd, then walked over to Kieran and planted a foot on his head."You have two options. Die, or take me to your boss.""Who the hell are you? What do you even want?"Kieran was terrified. The injuries Ashton inflicted on him were already severe, and that was with Ashton showing restraint. Otherwise, he would already be dead."I'm helping her find her daughter. While I'm at it, your boss will start working for me from today onward," Ashton said calmly.Kieran's eyes widened. He never expected Ashton to say something so outrageous. Ashton actually wanted his boss to work for him. The arrogance in those word
Hugo crashed to the ground at Kieran's feet just as Kieran arrived with his men. Blood spread across the floor beneath him.Everyone gasped at Hugo's gruesome condition and turned toward Ashton in shock. None of them expected him to be this bold. To them, he clearly didn't care about the consequences. The crowd immediately backed away, afraid of getting dragged into it."Avenge me, Mr. Marlowe!"Hugo's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He no longer had the strength to stand and would probably be crippled for the rest of his life.A vicious look flashed across Kieran's eyes after he learned what had happened. He fixed Ashton with a cold stare and spoke in a low voice."Sir, don't you think you've gone too far? No matter what, Hugo is still one of my men. He also works for the governor. Do you understand the consequences of what you've done?""He's getting exactly what he deserves," Ashton responded calmly. "Take me to the boss of the criminal underworld. I have something to ask him
Lawrence sighed. "Now isn't the time for you to worry about all that. I'll keep a close watch on the Drake family. If I hear anything, I'll let you know."You don't need to be too concerned either. From what I know, there hasn't been any news of the Drake family punishing one of their own in recent
Renee was determined to keep Celia safe!"I called the police, Ashton, but no one has come yet.. I'm worried that Celia might be in danger. I'm running out the back door now. Come quickly. These people are terrifying!" Renee's voice trembled as she spoke. She sprinted out of the house as fast as
"Ashton, hurry up and give my mom the medication!" Robert snapped.Michael chimed in. "Ashton, you've vented your anger. Better to resolve this than to escalate it, so let's stop the arguing here. Do it for Celia's sake!"Roxy said coldly, "You've achieved your goal, Ashton. This should end now!"
His father? His family lineage?As soon as Ashton heard Lawrence's questions, he stiffened and looked straight into Lawrence's deep eyes.He had never seen his father before. Ever since he was born, Irene had raised him and Madison alone. Irene was always vague whenever she brought up his father.







