LOGIN"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
Josiah was positive that Ashton was responsible for the attack. However, he had been unable to track Ashton's movements at all and found it impossible to intervene before the blow landed.Ashton didn't even acknowledge Josiah. He turned his gaze toward Zeke, who was scrambling to his feet, and stated coldly, "You have a lot of nerve touching someone who belongs to me, Mr. Zapata. Do you have a death wish?"That single question sent a shockwave through the room, leaving everyone there shaking."Who the hell is this relative of yours, Carol? Does he have a death wish or something? He actually laid a hand on Mr. Zapata! Does he have no idea that the Zapata family rules Linton Island? He's inviting catastrophe! "You'd better cut all ties with Ashton right now—there's no way he's leaving this private room alive!" Sully's forehead was slick with sweat as he cursed violently, panicking at the thought of being caught up in Ashton's chaos.Carol bit her lip, her eyes fixed on Ashton in a
Cyrus knew full well he stood no chance against Zeke. He was outclassed in every way, either by their social standing or by the raw power currently facing off in the private room. Still, he was determined to go head-to-head with Zeke until the very end.He had already offended Ashton and left Ashton with a bad impression due to his mistake in the private room at Skybound Club. He couldn't afford to be a fickleminded this time, knowing that even a moment of hesitation could bring total annihilation to him and the Apex Martial Academy. After all, he couldn't forget that Ashton was powerful enough to cut down a divine realm expert with a single blade.He also knew that Ashton had already delivered massive gains to the Apex Martial Academy and offered Maddox a shot at reaching the divine realm. He didn't have to think twice about where his loyalties lay.Zeke's expression hardened. He couldn't believe Cyrus was still digging in his heels after he had made his position so clear. He cou
"Thank you, Mr. Zapata! I'm yours to do with as you wish from now on!" Raymond threw himself to the floor, groveling before Zeke.Cyrus' expression darkened into a scowl. He gritted his teeth and snarled, "Why don't you do the Apex Martial Academy a favor and look the other way on this one, Mr. Zapata?"Zeke let out a short, dismissive laugh. "Mr. Weaver is under my protection today, Mr. Leighton. If you're dead set on killing him, then bring your men from the Apex Martial Academy and try me! I'd like to see if you actually have what it takes to throw Mr. Weaver into Linton River!"Cyrus' heart sank as his fears were realized. He wavered for a split second, then doubled down. "Get him out of here! Those who dare to oppose us are enemies of the Apex Martial Academy!"Those present gasped in shock at his statement. They never imagined Cyrus would show such blatant disregard toward Zeke, which amounted to a declaration of war against the Zapata family.It was common knowledge that th
Cyrus was sharp and desperately wanted to get on Scarlett's good side, knowing that winning her over was his best shot at getting closer to Ashton. He couldn't care less about Raymond. If it made Ashton happy, he would have gladly torn the man limb from limb. Raymond—that idiot—had nearly cost Cyrus his own life. He was prepared to wipe out Raymond's entire bloodline if Ashton decided to blame him for tonight's mess."You want me to treat you like a younger brother?" Scarlett murmured, her mind reeling from the shock.It could be said that almost everyone on Linton Island was aware of how formidable and frightening the Apex Martial Academy was, and nobody dared to cross them. Cyrus, as the heir to the Apex Martial Academy, held a status that was beyond question.Scarlett would never have dreamed of trying to claim any connection to someone of Cyrus' standing, but now, Cyrus—the same man who had just pulverized Raymond—was actually pleading to be her younger brother. She found it
"What the hell is going on here?" Tristan felt a sense of dread as he inadvertently locked eyes with Ashton. He felt an excruciating pain shooting through his eyes the second their gazes met, mimicking the sensation of multiple needles stabbing through them. Tristan then noticed blood starting t
"So the rumors are true after all. Ashton Gray really wants to rule over Javonbury's criminal underworld. That position hasn't changed hands for decades! Does Ashton really have what it takes?""Ashton Gray? Who's that?""You haven't even heard of Ashton Gray? You must be miles away from the cente
Just as Connor and Francis backed off, a wave of killing intent surrounded Ashton. The Quad-Force Execution Array materialized instantly, encasing him within its boundaries.Tristan stepped forth, flanked by more than a dozen experts. He took his position at the center of the deadly array and loo
Ashton knew that Lawrence's damaged divine soul couldn't wait any longer. If anything unexpected were to happen, the consequences would be dire—and he simply couldn't afford to take that risk.Wanda stated, "You don't have to be in such a hurry, Ashton. I've already made an appointment with Mr. and







