Joseph had been chatting with his students when he suddenly felt a sense of danger. Joseph whipped his head to the staircase, and his expression was solemn as he declared, "Mr. Wagner, he's here."After that, he turned to look at Sebastian in disbelief. How did he know that Elliot was here before he did?Was he actually that powerful, or was it just a lucky guess?Sebastian flashed him a mild smile in response and turned his calm gaze back to the stairway.The crowd was silent as everyone turned their heads to stare at it. Suddenly, there was a furious roar followed by the unmistakable clang of knives as a fight broke out.However, the sounds died down as suddenly as they arose. After that, bodies came flying from the stairway like comets and crashed into the tables at the lounge, and some of them even landed in the pool.A set of heavy footsteps made their way up the stairs, and right after that, a middle-aged man in a black linen shirt appeared.The man had a buzzcut, an
"Then how much do you want?" Hans asked with a frown.Elliot chuckled before he replied, "I want the entire Tiger Sect and Prosperity Corporation! Also, I want you to get on your knees before me and beg for my forgiveness in front of all of Steinberg. "As long as you publicly admit that I'm better than you, I'll let you live. If you don't agree to my conditions, I'll kill you and then your family!"Hans was furious, and he slammed his hand onto the table. His eyes were bloodshot as he barked, "Elliot! Don't push your luck! You're sorely mistaken if you think I'm a pushover! If we do end up going to war, you will lose!"Elliot howled with laughter before he replied, "Is that right? I would love to see you try to beat me then!"Hans frowned. "I know that Malcolm is your master and that you are already an Inner Strength Master. However, don't think for a second that just because you have a formidable master, you are above the law! "Remember, your master isn't allowed to step foot
Hans had rallied the crowd and fired them up so much that Joseph now had no choice but to fight Elliot.There was no way he could refuse to fight now that Hans had made him out to be so powerful! His pride would never allow him to.Joseph slowly got to his feet and extended an arm toward Elliot, assuming the stance of an elegant martial artist.Amidst the crowd's admiring gazes, Joseph then took three steps forward and stared coldly at Elliot."Elliot! I know how hard it is to master martial arts, so I'll give you a chance to get out of this situation unscathed. Cripple yourself and leave Steinberg, or I will have to kill you!" Joseph declared.Elliot scoffed in disbelief. "How bold of you to threaten me! The art of Shastia from Suden is merely child's play to me! In fact, I'll show you just how insignificant the art of Shastia is today!""You maniac! You brought this upon yourself!" Joseph howled in fury as he stomped his right foot, crushing the tiles under his foot to dust.
Though everyone present was excited, Sebastian sighed and shook his head sadly. "It's no use. Joseph has already lost," he declared.Just one sentence was enough to silence the once excited chattering of the crowd.Three of Joseph's students turned to shoot venomous glares at Sebastian."What are you saying, you punk?" one hissed."Why would Mr. Zimmer lose? Do you even know how powerful Shastia Punch is? It's strong enough to break through steel!" another added in annoyance."I think this brat is just spouting nonsense for attention! What a joke!" the other scoffed.Sebastian remained silent even as they cursed him out. He was merely stating facts.It was clear from the fight just now that Joseph had used up all of his energy, yet Elliot hadn't even used a fraction of his strength.This fight was just a game to Elliot!Hans hurriedly tried to explain to Sebastian, "Mr. Ballard, Shastia Punch is actually very well-known in Suden—"However, before he could finish explaining
Elliot twisted his head to lock eyes with a very calm-looking Sebastian. His tone was chilly as he asked, "And who are you? Are you going to fight for Hans as well?"Sebastian flashed a mild smile and his expression remained nonchalant. It was clear that he didn't respect Elliot at all.Meanwhile, Hans rushed to Sebastian's side as he cried, "Dr. Ballard! Save me… please save me…"Right now, Sebastian was his only hope—the only one who could save him.Sebastian nodded. "Since I've already promised you that I would help, I won't go back on my word." Elliot's fury only rose at Sebastian's carefree attitude and casual words. He glared at Sebastian as he roared, "Who the hell are you?"Elliot had actually seen Sebastian when he first came up to the Sky Platform. However, because Sebastian looked extremely young, Elliot paid no mind to his presence at all and thought that he was merely one of Hans' men.However, it was clear to him now that Sebastian wasn't just one of Hans' men.
Only Elliot's master could counter this attack. Hence, he could only run."Fuck! Damn that Hans! How did he find such a powerful backer? It seems like I can't stay here in Steinberg anymore. I can only go overseas now," Elliot muttered to himself as he ran.However, just when Elliot tried to escape, Sebastian sneered coldly. "Too late!"Sebastian waved and shouted toward Elliot's figure, "Freeze!"With that, a spell was made. Elliot's body instantly froze in place. No matter how hard he tried, it seemed as if he was completely immobilized.Joseph, witnessing this, exclaimed in trembling tones, "Incredible, truly incredible! This is a true master!"Who would have thought that such a young man in his 20s was not only a Martial Arts Grandmaster but also a skilled spellcaster?This spell was amazing, indeed!Hans, realizing the situation, shivered and rushed over. He looked at Elliot, who was frozen in a fleeing posture, and then ran toward Sebastian. "Dr. Ballard, why is Ellio
Whitney's sharp evaluation echoed through the radio. "He is someone who isn't knowledgeable! A foolish man clinging to superstitions with no ambition!" The scene erupted into chaos!At the live event, hundreds of spectators were left stunned, engaging in hushed conversations. Simultaneously, the online discussion within the livestream was intense as netizens flooded the comments with fervor.Almost everyone found it hard to believe that a woman would make such a scathing assessment of her ex-husband. What had this man done to incur such disappointment from a woman, especially one as successful as Whitney? Who exactly was Whitney Sutton? She was an elite in Steinberg's business world, worth over a billion, and featured on various magazine covers.She was the most famous female CEO in the last two years!She had also become a figure widely discussed in both Steinberg's business community and among the general public. Due to Whitney's beauty, youthfulness, and significant
Mabel didn't tell her about this arrangement.However, Mabel gestured an "okay" with her hands to Whitney, telling her to relax. She even texted Whitney, "Ms. Sutton, don't worry. It's only a quick interview."Whitney frowned.However, since things had come to this point, she had no choice but to let it unfold naturally.At this moment, tens of thousands of viewers were eagerly anticipating as they watched the livestream.They were staring at the screen, eager to see what this freeloader, who got involved with other women after divorcing, looked like!After a few minutes, a car suddenly entered the frame and stopped at the entrance of the small shop.Subsequently, several people got out of the car.First was a middle-aged man wearing a white suit. He respectfully walked to the back door, opened the car door, and said, "Dr. Ballard, we have arrived."Then, Sebastian stepped out of the car, glancing at the nearby camera.The staff members carrying the camera and microphone rush
"Isabella, our son is all grown up now," Samson whispered. "I wonder when our family can reunite…"His eyes misted over."Is Mom really in the Holy Grandia?" Sebastian's voice suddenly came from behind him. Samson hastily wiped away the tears in the corners of his eyes. He turned to look at Sebastian and exhaled as he smiled bitterly. "I don't know either," he replied. "After I kicked you and your mother out of the family back then, I was brought here. From that day on, this little area became my whole world."Hugo had been the one who had brought him the news of Isabella attacking the Ballard Estate with experts from the Thorne family. In the end, the condition of the truce between the Ballards and the Thornes was that Hugo would be allowed to stay at the Ballard Estate and ensure Samson's safety.Apart from that, Samson had no other news of Isabella. Sebastian walked over and sat down in the chair opposite Samson. He picked up the teapot and poured a cup of fragrant tea f
Sebastian exhaled softly and pointed at the technique he had just handed to Whitney. He said, "If you can memorize this technique within three days, I can teach you."The technique Sebastian had given her was a basic introduction to the martial arts. It was also a basic technique for mystic arts practitioners, but it would let someone of Whitney's disposition become a sage even more quickly.That meant that Whitney had the advantage over ordinary Warriors. It was Sebastian's final favor to her."Alright! I'll recite it to you tomorrow morning!" Whitney said firmly, clenching her fists tightly. Sebastian smiled and nodded. He stood up and said, "It's getting late. You should get to bed soon. I'll get going now."Upon seeing that Sebastian was leaving, Whitney got up quickly and grabbed hold of him. "Can't you stay?" she asked.After their divorce, Whitney had never spent any time alone with Sebastian. Even at the convenience store, Rosalie had always been with them.It was a r
Whitney smiled bitterly, but tears spilled down her cheeks. She said to Sebastian, her voice choking up with emotion, "I see that I was in the wrong all along. But… but it wasn't that I didn't trust you, it's just that—"Sebastian took out a handkerchief from his pocket and gave it to her. He said calmly, "Actually, you were just blinded by the false fame and power of the world."In your heart, you feel that only money can prove a person's worth. In terms of wealth, I'm just a lazy and complacent dolt when compared with those so-called successful people."Sebastian's words seemed to cut Whitney like a knife. It wasn't all her fault. After all, historically, most people used money to measure the success of a person. Otherwise, why would there be the saying of how no one remembered the poor, but everyone showed up for the rich?"The truth is that all those wealthy heirs are worth even less than a dog to the Warriors and the mystic sects. "I don't fight with the people of the worl
Whitney perked up at Sebastian's question. "It's all because you ran into the two monsters that day," she said. "I saw it on the surveillance footage. That was when I realized that the two women living in the store don't have that kind of relationship with you…"Whitney had never asked, and Sebastian hadn't bothered to explain who Nina and Lyanna were. That was why she had mistakenly thought that both of them were Sebastian's lovers as well.Realization had only dawned on her when she heard Nina address Sebastian as her master, even in her dying breath. Whitney had seen how powerful Nina was that day and how she had been willing to die in order to protect Sebastian.Nina and Lyanna weren't Sebastian's lovers. They were his servants. Not only that, Nina was a thousand-year-old giant snake!That had completely changed Whitney's view of the world. Although there had always been legends of mystical beings and ghosts, Whitney was an accomplished businesswoman who believed firmly in sc
Sebastian laughed wryly and shook his head. "I'm not from the Ballard Estate," he said. "My name is Sebastian, and it's better if my cousin weren't seen around me too much.""Oh, you're Sebastian."The two young women breathed a long sigh of relief. They looked him up and down for a long time before exchanging a glance. Then, they covered their faces and giggled.One of them stepped forward and said, "Come with me. Honestly… you seem pretty normal. I don't get why Ms. Sutton is yearning for you so much."Sebastian cleared his throat awkwardly and said nothing.The young woman led Sebastian into the house, where Whitney was sitting and reading a book intently. She said, "Ms. Sutton, look who's here."Whitney put down her book and looked up. When she saw Sebastian behind the young woman, she was both surprised and delighted. She got up and threw herself into Sebastian's arms."Sebastian, is it really you?"The young woman covered her face and chuckled before leaving the room sile
Sebastian watched Andreas leave and exhaled deeply. Preston wasn't the only one he didn't trust. No one in the Ballard Estate was worthy of his trust, including Andreas.Once Andreas had completely disappeared, Sebastian beckoned to the woods in the distance and said, "Come out!"In a flash, Duo appeared at his side. "My lord, why didn't you wipe out those people in the hall today?" he asked.Duo clenched his fists tightly, and there was a murderous look simmering in his eyes. Although he hadn't been in the hall, he had clearly heard everything the Ballards had said.Anyone who disrespected his master deserved death!Besides, neither Sebastian nor Duo would have had to lift a finger to kill them. All they had to do was to crush the Tribulation Avoidance Charm and trigger the divine tribulation. Once it descended, no one in the hall would have lived to tell the tale, including Arnaud."If we become hostile with the Ballards, it'll be almost impossible for us to leave in peace. Now
"It all comes back to Uncle Samson," Andreas said. "Great Uncle Arnaud already told you he'd let Uncle Samson have his freedom if you find the other emerald token, but then he brought up the marriage alliance. "It directly affects whether or not Uncle Samson can regain his freedom. So, why don't you think about it?"With a quiet chuckle, Andreas walked toward a grove of peach trees to the west.Realization finally dawned on Sebastian. Arnaud was a shrewd man. He wouldn't slip up like that. Besides, although the Ballards and the Yeomans had established a marriage agreement, they hadn't named specific individuals, only that the Blessed Child of the Ballards would fulfill it.The Blessed Child bore the duty of guiding the Ballards to revival. In other words, the emerald token would be better off falling into the Blessed Child's hands rather than anyone else's.Could it be that the final emerald token was with the Yeomans? If that were true, why hadn't the Ballards used their pow
"I'm sorry, but I have no interest in becoming the head of the Ballard family," Sebastian said impassively. "I only want my father to be freed."Arnaud's expression changed slightly, but his tone remained neutral as he said, "It's Braxton who owes you and your mother, not the entire family. Why must you do this?"Sebastian let out a cold snort. It was true that Braxton had been the one who had kicked them out, but weren't the true culprits the elders of the Ballard Estate?"If there's nothing else, I'd like to see Whitney," Sebastian said, rising slowly to his feet. As soon as he mentioned her name, Arnaud waved a hand at him and said, "Don't be in such a rush, Sebastian. Whitney is safe. The Ballards would never harm a frail woman."He added, "However, there's something I want to ask you. Is Whitney still your wife?"Sebastian frowned. "Whether she is or isn't, what business is that of the Ballards?""Of course it is," Arnaud replied firmly. "The Ballards and the Yeomans of
Arnaud led Sebastian into a secret room deep within the Hall of the Ancestral Dragon. Once inside, Sebastian saw a Cosmic Orbit Diagram. It was exactly the same as the records in the Sacred Medicine Secret Annals.However, the Ballards' Cosmic Orbit Diagram was divided into different sections. It looked even more three-dimensional."This is the Cosmic Orbit Diagram passed down through our family for generations," Arnaud said proudly. "The one that the Sacred Medicine Society has is just a copy."The legacy of the mystic arts in Dramon almost all came from the Ballards.The Ballards had withheld some things back then as well. As a result, all the legacies of the various secular sects only had incomplete Cosmic Orbit Diagrams. It was why there were very few experts at the fifth level of the Eldoria realm and above.Afterward, Arnaud led Sebastian into a library. Thousands of technical legacies lined the shelves. Sebastian flipped through them. The techniques recorded there were