“Right. Back to business. Did we figure out the whereabouts of the beads?”When he changed the subject, Kyren Pedler was looking at his documents on a laptop.“There are four with Aenar Temple right now.“Kronen Temple and Adenar Temple have one each.“The Two-Eyed, Three-Eyed, Four-Eyed, Five-Eyed, Six-Eyed, and the Seven-Eyed Beads are included.“The One-Eyed Bead is in the hands of a mysterious buyer.“The Eight-Eyed Bead seemed to be with the Higgs family, and the Nine-Eyed Bead with the Klein family.”“Tch! It won’t be right if I act before the Nine Eyed Beads are gathered. After all, this isn’t our turf. We should wait until the ceremony starts before we do anything,” said Kyren after briefly pondering the situation.“And the other thing?”“The competition between the four great tribes is about to start,” replied Mr. Tanaka.“Because of the forces arriving at the outskirts, the competition would be extremely massive.“According to our intel, Henrik Higgs, the man who l
“What’s the Border Force even doing?“Why are they letting someone like Kyren waltz in here?Dutch gave a bitter chuckle.“Our brother from Sword Camp doesn’t have the final say, Sir York.“Hannah Jean is the person in charge.“She is probably quite close with Kyren, so it would be easy to have him show up in the outskirts.”“Got it,” replied Harvey.“Since someone forgot about the previous arrangement, then I’ll have to give him a good lesson.”Dutch slightly nodded before he was reminded of something.“Right, Sir York.“Kyren probably came here all of a sudden to join the competition in a few days.”Harvey seemed curious.“The competition?”“You don’t know this, Sir York. To properly distribute everyone’s benefits, the four great tribes and the Wolven Tribe would hold a yearly competition.“Everyone can join.“The person who wins in the competition would be able to integrate all sorts of resources in the coming year.“It doesn’t matter what Kyren’s intentions are. He
At three o’clock in the afternoon, Ernie Surrey had been waiting outside the No.1 villa in a Land Rover.After entering the car, Harvey York could see an elderly man in his fifties.Other than Wildcat and Ernie’s subordinates, Lennon and Aria Surrey were absent.“Sir York, Grandfather said that Conrad is an unreasonable man. He let me handle everything in the competition since he needed to remain on guard in the outskirts.”Ernie showed a respectful expression.“Another thing. Let me introduce you. This is our top expert of the Surrey family, as well as my uncle, Samir Surrey.“Uncle Samir, this is Master York.”Samir, who had been resting his eyes, suddenly glared at Harvey.After seeing Harvey’s youngish impression, he gave a cold scoff before casually closing his eyes again.Ernie felt extremely awkward after seeing the sight. His uncle had been training in Carrion Palace for the longest time. Lennon Surrey also put a great deal of effort into getting Samir here.It was on
After driving in the desert for nearly two hours, the car finally arrived at the oasis.A vast lake surrounded the place. It seemed like paradise.Since the place was not governed for the longest time, only a few rules existed there.That said, Ernie Surrey and the others were quite familiar with the roads here. The car arrived at a small villa soon after.A few guards with firearms were patrolling the area. They immediately took their safeties off, looking cautious after seeing the convoy drive over.After Ernie made a call, a dark-skinned, stocky middle-aged man came out of the villa.“I’ve been waiting, Young Master Ernie.”The man came over with a smile.Ernie glanced at the man before speaking.“Sir York, Uncle Samir, this is the boss of a small gang here, Mr. Hart. He’s considered our contact here.”“You’re too kind! I’m just a nobody before you anyway!”Mr. Hart shook his head.If he needed to survive in a lawless place like this, he required the background and suppo
The market was not that big. The roads were not exactly spacious since there were no rules to follow.Besides the fact that Harvey York had no intention of avoiding the group in front of him, Kyren Pedler instantly noticed him while looking confused.“Why are you here?”Harvey did not mind the encounter too much. After all, Kyren must have come here for his own reason.It would be odd if he did not show up for the competition.Harvey gave a slight nod as a form of greeting.Kyren showed an odd look. He did not think Harvey would still be this indifferent even after seeing him here.Then again, he had other things to do.“I’m living in Saber Villa right now. You’ll know where it is after asking around.“Come over later.”Then, Kyren left with the others.Harvey could hear a mix of pride, disdain, and concern in Kyren’s words.He did not say anything about it, though. After asking the woman beside him the time and place of the competition, Harvey casually went there.When he
The stage was extremely tense. It was probably just as massive as a soccer field with a huge ring in the middle.High towers are built around the ring, probably for the prominent figures to be seated.Ordinary guests could only squeeze with the rest of the crowd, seeing as much as they could in the ring.Countless security personnel in black suits were moving around with firearms in hand, ready to shoot down anyone who would cause trouble.People had been gossiping around the place, but nobody would dare raise their voices either.After all, the competition was held only once annually.Not only would the competition be able to decide who would hold authority in the outskirts, but this was a place where anyone could take their revenge.Without immense background and support, arrogance would kill anyone in such a place.Harvey followed behind Harlan when a few bodyguards gave way. The ring and high towers could be clearly seen.Soon after, people started showing up.“The Klein
Two days ago, after Kyren Pedler showed up at his daughter’s birthday party, many people had already speculated that he was also here for the competition.The seated prominent figures immediately looked gloomy after seeing his face.Kyren smiled around him before finding his seat.Only an elderly man was standing behind him. This was enough to prove many things.Kyren quickly shifted his gaze toward a calm man.“Conrad Surrey?“I heard he’s under Henrik’s wing. Is he here to fight for him?” asked Kyren curiously.Mr. Takana gave a chuckle.“He means nothing to you anyway.“Even if Henrik were here, he wouldn’t be able to mess up your plans, let alone someone like Conrad.”Kyren lightly nodded before finally looking at Colby Thompson.He was the only person who showed up for the financial group representing the top ten families.He was wearing a haute couture shirt with his arms wrapping around two women, casually caressing their thighs and necks.He was smoking a thin, lon
Ernie Surrey gave Conrad Surrey a cold glare.“Do you think you can talk big like that just because you sided with castaways?!“I can take you out however I want!”Conrad chuckled before making a gesture.A man with dark skin in a sweatshirt stepped forward.His movements were simple, yet he managed to step into the ring from the high towers, seemingly as if he leaped a few feet ahead.Experienced people immediately understood that the man had terrifying strength.Ernie’s face instantly darkened. His combat skill was mediocre, but he could also tell what had just happened before him.The man’s simple move was enough to show his impressive skill!He was at least a King of Arms!“How confident are you, Uncle Samir?” he asked after taking a deep breath.Samir Surrey crossed his arms, looking like a mighty being.“Looks like he’s from South Sea.“They’re most proficient at Muay Thai.“Muay Thai is no secret martial art!“Why would I be scared of him in that case?”He slamme
The opposing force got out of the helicopters after they landed, armed with weapons. Some were melee weapons, some were firearms, and they looked high and mighty all the way.Kenta had no choice but to step up. He raised his hand and yelled, "I'm from Fujihara…"But before he could even finish, someone from the other side had already pulled the trigger. A bullet streaked through Kenta's hair, and he finally broke a sweat when he realized what had just happened.Harvey knew very clearly that they were coming for him after seeing what happened. That was why he decided not to stay still anymore and stepped forward. He coldly said, "You're here for me, aren't you? Tell Isoroku to come talk to me."I have to say you are quite brave, Harvey. Calling me by name without any honorifics," A stern and cold voice came from a helicopter right before them. The door opened, and an islander slowly walked out. It was a man with white hair and beard.His figure was thin and even looked sickly, defi
"You're someone who has experience, too. You know that you'll need at least three hours to prepare to get this many military helicopters deployed. It's not something that you can do in an instant. It means that while you're still fighting with Sora and his men, Isoroku has been standing by in this place."Not to mention that we Fujiharas will never work with them before getting what we want. Which means that the Origin Sword Style elites already knew that you will most likely survive even if you're at a disadvantage. That's why they've been staying here for a long time."While everyone knew that Kenta was probably just spewing nonsense, Clarion was still partially convinced when he heard how Kenta made his argument sound plausible. Could it be that Kenta was not the one pulling the strings here?Harvey narrowed his eyes and waved his hand. "At the very least, Kenta's right about his social standing being insufficient to work with Isoroku. Not to mention that now that they have obtai
At this time, the helicopter was passing through rows of mountains and valleys. This area was uninhabited. After passing through this uninhabited area, one would arrive at the Golden Triangle. Once one passed through the Golden Triangle, one would reach Hyperborea and finally Grand City.It was around this time that Harvey could feel a burst of murderous intent."Crap! Everyone, brace yourselves!" Clarion suddenly yelled as he looked in front of him from the front seats. He even took out a cigarette, lit it up, and took a deep huff to increase his mental focus as his expression darkened.Harvey quickly walked over to the front and narrowed his eyes. Then, he saw a swarm of helicopters flying in mid-air in a tight formation. Harvey looked at the flag on the helicopters with a smirk and gave Kenta a glance. "This is your so-called guarantee?"Kenta's expression also darkened as he looked in front in disbelief. After a while, he finally spoke in a shaky voice, "Forget about the helico
Daichi had already checked the Chapter of Ascension earlier back in Grand City, but he could not leave with it. Only after Harvey gave his green light would Rachel pass the Chapter of Ascension to Daichi.Harvey gave Kenta a look and then pulled out his phone and dialed a number. "Pass him the thing and escort him out."Harvey was straight-faced when he said that. While he had read it through, he did not believe that the Chapter of Ascension would really allow one to reach Unity between Nature and Man. It was not that Harvey was underestimating Hale, but as a martial art elite himself, he knew very well that there were many things required an epiphany to comprehend, and not just some so-called Chapter of Ascension.If that thing was really as effective as people said, Hale would not be hunted for more than a decade. In no time, a few hours went by. Kenta picked up his phone and after listening to the other side, he smiled. "You really are an honest man. Working with you is a very pl
Kenta continued to speak to Harvey in a chatty manner. "Everyone here can see how powerful you are. Unless we can kill you without any doubt, we won't be able to survive your revenge later on. That's why… You can trust me."Harvey looked at Kenta coldly. "Of course you won't be able to kill me. However, I need to make sure Mandy and my men are safe. That's why there's no need to waste your breath here."All you need to do is to give me an answer. Will you come with us? Before we leave, someone will let Daichi examine the Chapter of Ascension. Once we've left Sky Plane for about an hour, that person will then pass the Chapter of Ascension to Daichi. Don't worry. I'm a man of my word."Kenta smiled. "We'll believe you if you're willing to personally guarantee it. It's decided then. I believe we can work well together. Now, let's go."As soon as Kenta finished saying that, he waved his hand. All the Islander elites stepped aside despite the weapons in their hands. This was also a way
Slap!Harvey gave another slap at Jun's face."So what if I did? I'll kill you if you waste anymore of my time!" Before Jun could even finish, Harvey had already grabbed him by his neck. Onmyojis are physically weaker than most, so Jun could not fight back at all while being held like that."You fool! Release Mr. Jun!""Mr. Jun is one of the best among the onmyojis in Sky Plane!""Don't show any disrespect!"All the Islanders roared when they saw Harvey disrespected Jun so much. They quickly drew their long swords and pointed them at Harvey. Dozens of people also started to approach Mandy. Clarion and the others also reacted quickly, protecting Mandy behind them. The atmosphere between both sides became extremely tense in just one moment.Harvey's hand never released Jun's throat as he calmly turned to Kenta and said, "Alright, Kenta. Let's continue the discussion of our three conditions. The first condition is that you must escort us out of Sky Plane and guarantee our safety. A
"You really are very impressive, Kenta. It's quite rare for someone like you to exist within the Fujihara family," commented Harvey after he took a deep breath and loosened his fists. "I have a feeling that someone like you will eventually climb up the ladder. Who knows, you might be the next Island Nation's Emperor."All the Islanders around them had strange looks after they heard what Harvey had just said. Even Kenta's eyes twitched before he replied helplessly, "You're joking, Mr. Harvey. I'm just someone from the branch family. The emperor's throne has always belonged to the main branch and the main branch alone."Then, Kenta changed the subject after that. "Since it sounds like you have a change of mind, does it mean you're willing to fulfill your part of the promise?"Harvey calmly said, "Not exactly. This is just a simple trade, and so is the trade's content. I'll give you the Chapter of Ascension, and you promise three things. That's reasonable…"At this point, the mysterio
Looking at Kenta's expression, Harvey's eyes narrowed. The Islanders could become fanatical most of the time, and he knew that very well from how Kenta was presenting himself. Their people believed in collectivism to the point of radicalism. One single word from their superiors was enough to make them sacrifice themselves and fight to the bitter end, not to mention if they were convinced if it was for the greater good.In short, if he really refused to give them the Chapter of Ascension, then Kenta would really give up on this pretentious act and detonate the Emerald Jewel. However, while the Emerald Jewel could injure him, he knew it could not kill him. But, Mandy and the others were another case entirely. If the Emerald Jewel was detonated, none of them could escape.Harvey frowned, realizing that the situation was getting more complicated."Mr. Harvey, you understand that the Chapter of Ascension isn't worth the lives of the people here. Not to mention if you do manage to obtain
"Firstly, this is Sky Plane. This is the Sacred Martial Art Training Ground for the Island Nation. Based on the promise made between each of the Sacred Training Grounds, we can consider one as hostile if they enter without an invitation. That's why when you barged into this place without invitation and were suspected of murdering the citizens of Sky Plane, we have the right to stop you from leaving the place and investigate."Secondly, Mr. Sora is a citizen of Sky Plane. It is within reason for us to protect his safety. Thirdly, Grand City will need to give us a reasonable explanation for this."And finally, if any of you refuse to cooperate, then according to the laws of Sky Plane's Admin Board, we have the right to kill all the intruders!" said Kenta with a wide grin."I know you're extremely strong, Mr. Harvey. So strong that you're the best here. But the question is, what's the use if you have personal strength in this situation? Even if you can defeat a hundred, can you defeat