The elevator eventually stopped at the 18th floor.When the doors opened, Sebastian, Rosalie, and Whitney stepped out first. Nina and Lyanna followed the two women closely.When the five of them walked out, the elevator doors suddenly shut tightly, leaving Damian behind steel doors. Lyanna pressed the elevator button instinctively, only to find that it had been locked. An evil smile appeared on her pretty face.Nina's eyes gleamed as she licked her blood-red lips, looking very excited.To them, a huge feast had just been delivered!The flesh and blood essence of ordinary people were useless to them, but the flesh and blood essence of Warriors was a different story altogether. Not only did it have a very strong nourishing effect, but it could also help them both break through to another level and become a king of spirits or a demon king. Rupert's little tricks hadn't fooled Sebastian at all. Besides, Blake had told Sebastian the truth earlier."Let's go. Let's see what Rup
As Rupert spoke, his expression suddenly changed drastically. The 20 or so black-clad men on either side of him all pulled out their guns and pointed them at Sebastian and the others.When Rupert saw that Rosalie and Whitney had turned pale with fear, he looked triumphantly at Sebastian and grinned. "I know that you have a background in martial arts. However, I advise you not to be impulsive."Rupert clapped three times.Before long, over ten men in martial arts training clothes walked out from a partition beside them. The one in the lead wore a snow-white martial arts robe. He was wielding two steel balls in one hand while holding a paper fan in the other hand. There was a vicious smile on his face as he strode to the center of the hall. Rupert looked as if he was confident in winning. He pointed at Huxley and got up slowly. "Let's make the introductions. This is Huxley, the vice chairman of the Sartvale Martial Arts Association." He said to Rosalie and Whitney, who were both
"How dare you!" A middle-aged man from the Martial Arts Association strode forward and pointed at Sebastian as he shouted, "You should die for being rude to our vice chairman!"As he spoke, the energy of a Supreme Grandmaster began seeping out from him. He raised his palm and aimed for the back of Sebastian's head with a Shatter Punch.The Shatter Punch was a move that would allow him to crush a stone plaque that was half a foot thick. How could Sebastian's head possibly withstand it?If he hit Sebastian, the latter would be sure to die."Sebastian, be careful!" Rosalie cried out in fear. She hadn't expected the man to attack Sebastian so suddenly.Sebastian turned calmly to look at the middle-aged man. A three-inch glow of light began to shine in his hand. There was a murderous look in his eyes as he scoffed and swung his fist.There was a bang, and the middle-aged man's body flew backward like a cannonball. There was a loud blast as he crashed against the cement wall, leaving
"Effective right now, Huxley is no longer a member of the Sartvale Martial Arts Association, let alone the vice chairman. The Martial Arts Association will not intervene in the private grudge between him and Mr. Ballard."Huxley felt his scalp prickle. He could hardly believe his ears!Blake was young, but Huxley knew the kind of background and supporters he had. Why was he being so respectful to Sebastian? This didn't make any sense!As for the Warriors whom Huxley had brought, they were even more fearful than he was. Huxley was being removed from his position because he'd offended Sebastian. There was even less of a chance of survival for them, who followed his orders.One of them tossed his weapon to the side and fell to his knees in front of Blake. He said, "Mr. Lucox, I…. I was forced to do this!""It was Mr. Duff who forced us to come. He even said that if we kill the guy, he'll count it as a huge merit. That was why we came despite our conscience.""That's right, Mr. Luc
Blake shook his head and smiled wryly as he said, "Rosalie, it's all my fault. I couldn't stop Huxley in time and gave both you and Mr. Ballard a fright."Rosalie glanced at Huxley, who was fighting for his life. She exhaled and said, "It's alright as long as everyone is safe. No matter what, I'm deeply grateful for your help, Mr. Lucox."Although Rosalie was a powerful businesswoman, she did not have much experience with violence.Since it involved the Martial Arts Association, Rosalie was grateful that Blake had arrived in the nick of time.She had seen how powerful Sebastian was with her own eyes, but one's abilities were limited. He could not have opposed the entire association on his own.If Blake hadn't been there, Sebastian might have escaped unscathed, but he would have found himself in a desperate situation, forced to face the entirety of the Martial Arts Association."You're too kind, Rosalie. This is just part of my duty." As Blake finished speaking, he heard a few tra
The most horrifying thing was that every single needle was coated with a deadly poison.Even if it so much as grazed the skin, it could kill at once. One could imagine how serious it would be to be pricked by such a needle.This was Huxley's real signature move. Even an expert at the fifth level of the Celestial realm would not be able to dodge the attack of the fine needles when they were packed so closely together.Blake could not help being shocked. He tried to help, but it was too late.They were much too close, and the needles were traveling very swiftly. Even if Belinda had been there, she could have done nothing except watch as Sebastian was pierced by the poisonous needles.Rosalie had gone pale with fright at the scene playing out before her. She covered her eyes instinctively with her hands, unable to watch. When Rosalie thought of how Sebastian was severely injured while trying to save her, tears spilled out of her eyes at once. If she could turn back time, she would
A vicious look flashed momentarily in Rupert's eyes, but he pretended to look innocent and said, "Mr. Ballard, M-Mr. Duff was my only ally. Even he couldn't do… What other trick could I have? Mr. Ballard, I truly admire you. I'll never go against you for the rest of my life." Rupert groveled as he spoke.Sebastian looked down at Rupert, who looked meek and obedient. He sneered and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this entire building is the center of a formation, isn't it? The person who set this formation up is on the peak of the mountain opposite us, yes?"Rupert's heart sank. Had Sebastian noticed Jarvis? "Mr. Ballard, I—" "This was a good trap. But didn't he tell you that once a Spiritkiller formation is activated, every living spirit in it will be slaughtered?" Sebastian asked icily before Rupert could speak.Rupert looked up at Sebastian in disbelief. "Mr. Ballard, what do you mean? I… Why don't I understand?" Despite what he said, the panic on his face was evident.As soon as S
Sebastian gave Rupert a pitying look and slowly raised the foot he had pressed against his shoulder. He smiled slightly and said, "You're free to go. The elevator is right over there."Rupert suddenly felt a weight lift from his body. The enormous force that had pressed down on him previously had disappeared in an instant, and a flicker of hope shone in his eyes. Without stopping to thank Sebastian, he scrambled up from the floor and ran in the direction of the elevator. A gust of evil wind suddenly swept over to him. Rupert had just put one leg forward when it was sliced clean off by the evil wind. "My leg! M-Mr. Ballard, please s-save me… I can give you money! I can give you a lot of money! Please help me stop the bleeding! Aargh!"Before he could finish speaking, there was another gust of evil wind that sliced his other leg in two. Soon, Rupert's and Huxley's corpses were cut up into mincemeat along with the others. Crimson blood soaked the entire floor. The restaurant w
As the man in the black robe yelled, the entire hall fell silent at once. The thin old man threw the black-robed old man a disgruntled look, but he returned obediently to his seat.Once the noise had died down, Preston stepped forward and swept an icy gaze over the crowd who were present. "You call yourself the elders of the family?"The monument of our ancestral dragon is right in front of you. How could you bully two young members of the family in front of it? Don't you feel any shame?"Besides, how dare you speak before Arnaud does?"After the harsh scolding they received from Preston, no one in the crowd dared to protest. Sebastian nodded involuntarily. It appeared that Preston did have influence in the Ballard family. At least no one had interrupted his scolding, including Arnaud and the man in the black robe.Preston huffed angrily and bowed to Arnaud, who sat in the middle. "Arnaud, I've brought Samson and Sebastian!"Preston went over to the chair next to the black-robe
"Sebastian, I won't be going in. Remember, don't say anything without being spoken to, and don't be impulsive!" Andreas said softly in Sebastian's ear when they reached the door to the hall. He then walked over to the crowd, which was packed on both sides of the hall.Samson and Preston walked into the hall without any change in expression. Sebastian hesitated for a moment before hurrying to catch up.When they reached the entrance, the two old men reached out to stop them and said to Preston, who was in the lead, "Preston, I'm afraid that it wouldn't be a good idea for you to go in. Everyone knows that you're biased toward Samson's family. If you get into an argument with Arnaud, then—""Nonsense!" Preston yelled furiously. He spoke in a menacing tone to the two old men. "Don't try those tricks with me. Today, I'm going to be the voice of reason. Who among you can do anything to me?"With that, he pushed them aside and strode into the hall.The two old men gazed after his ret
The Ballard Estate's resources were unfathomable as it was. Could Isabella's family be even more powerful than theirs?Sebastian clearly remembered that both he and Samson were under the Sacred Medicine Society. They even had the same mentor.The Sacred Medicine Society was above all the other mystic martial arts sects. Even the sect leaders of the Nine Sects were very respectful toward his mentor.If Samson really was from the same sect as Sebastian, then his mentor had clearly been unable to save him. Wouldn't that mean that the Sacred Medicine Society was no match for the Ballards?Wouldn't that mean that Isabella's family was an even greater entity?"If my mother's family is really that powerful, why couldn't they rescue my father? There would also be no reason to let me join the Sacred Medicine Society either, right?" Sebastian asked probingly. It seemed as if Andreas had never even thought about such questions. He smiled and shook his head. "You probably don't know about a
As they stepped out of the courtyard gate, Samson suddenly turned and lowered his voice as he said to Sebastian, "I didn't treat you and your mother well. Please don't hold it against me."Sebastian felt even more conflicted. After everything he had been through, he knew very well that there were times when one really had no choice. When Samson saw that Sebastian was looking at him with a conflicted expression, he patted him on the shoulder and gave him a warm smile. Then he took a token from Preston and walked out of the yard.They followed Preston as he walked toward the east, where there was a majestic-looking building."Why are you helping me?" Sebastian suddenly turned and asked Andreas in a low voice. Andreas glanced at him and gave him a long, cryptic smile. "Do you think I'm helping you? I'm helping myself while doing so!""Oh?" Sebastian looked at Andreas in confusion, his brow knitted. Even Rexton had mentioned that Andreas was in Arnaud's favor. Why would he need t
When Rexton and the others had gone, Preston turned to look at Samson and said irritatedly, "You little rascal. Would I ever hurt you?"Besides, you've been here in isolation for ten years. Why hasn't your temper changed at all? Couldn't you show me some respect in front of all those people?"Samson glanced at Preston but didn't answer.Preston huffed and ignored him. He turned and looked Sebastian up and down instead."Hey, kiddo. Over ten years have passed in just the blink of an eye. You've probably forgotten me. I even gave you candy back then! Come over here and call me Great Uncle Preston!"Sebastian looked at him in surprise. It was true that he didn't have much of an impression of what had happened over ten years ago. However, he could tell from what Preston had said and done that his attitude toward Sebastian's family was completely different from Rexton and the others.Beside Sebastian, Andreas kept shooting him meaningful looks. Sebastian finally smiled and said, "Hell
Although the old man looked as if he was over 60 years old, his expression was sharp and lively, and his skin was smooth as a baby's. It gave him a youthful air.Even the severely injured apprentices all scrambled up from the ground when they saw him. They hastily bowed and said, "Greetings, Great Uncle Preston!"Even Rexton had no choice but to suppress his anger. He bowed sullenly to the old man and said, "Greetings, Uncle Preston."Preston Ballard glanced at Rexton and turned to shout angrily at the apprentices, "If I hadn't come, were you planning to tear the Ballard Estate apart? Look at all of you! Get out of here right now!"Despite the scolding they had been subjected to, none of them dared to protest. They all lowered their heads and slunk out of the yard. Preston glared angrily at them as they went and snorted. "What an embarrassment to the family!"Then he smiled slightly and looked at Samson and Sebastian as he asked, "Samson, do you have anything to say?"Samson lo
Rexton's pupils constricted, and the muscles in his face twitched. He stared at Samson with a wary look in his eyes. He and Samson were two minor stages apart. It was no laughing matter. If the two of them began to fight, Rexton would be sure to die if he didn't have any external assistance."What's the matter? Are you scared?" Samson sneered as he asked in a cold, accusatory tone. That flipped a switch in Rexton's head. His expression changed instantly, and he turned a fierce look on Samson. "Afraid?" he asked through gritted teeth.As he spoke, Rexton seemed to make up his mind. He slowly reached into his pocket and took out a pale blue paper charm, which looked thicker than usual.The paper charm was oppressive to look at. Sebastian instinctively sensed a threatening energy approaching!Even Samson looked wary when he saw the paper charm."Uncle Rexton, this is a Soulcrush Charm. Great Uncle Arnaud has clearly said that no one in the Ballard Estate is allowed to use spiri
Sebastian immediately felt the pressure around him drop. The feeling of being pinned down disappeared as well."How dare you—"Before Rexton could finish, a shadow flashed past him, and Samson popped up right in front of him.Samson stuck out his finger as if it were a sword and tapped him on the chest. Although Samson hadn't used any strength, Rexton could see the murderous look in his eyes. There was a dot of scarlet light that swirled around Samson's finger. A crimson rune was gradually appearing, and there was a chilling, murderous sensation in the air. Sebastian gasped. He had finally realized how the mystic spells should be used, and he was in awe. It wasn't that Sebastian was unable to do it. It was just that up until then, he had only seen the mystic sect apprentices of the secular world. Perhaps their understanding of how to use mystic spells was too superficial, which was why Sebastian's perception had also been affected.Realization only dawned on him when he saw
At Rexton's roar of fury, everyone turned to look at Samson, who was still standing there quietly without moving."A traitor? Murder?"There was finally a flicker of emotion on Samson's face. A sudden glimmer of light flared in his eyes, which had been devoid of life for a long time."Rexton, you know very well how your father died!"As Samson spoke, he walked toward Rexton with a steady step as he said, "I admit that I've wronged Sebastian and his mother. I was just too soft-hearted back then. That's why I believed your lies and tried to keep the big picture in mind for the Ballards, but look at how you've treated me!"There was suddenly a cold glint in Samson's eyes, and he said in a thunderous tone, "You set up a series of traps and tried to kill and torture my wife and son!"You pursued them until the ends of the earth! If my mentor hadn't rescued Sebastian, do you think he'd still be alive today?"Did you just accuse me of murder? Did you ever think of the fact that we're f