Sebastian smirked at Diego's words. He made a sudden move, striking at Diego's chest.Sebastian was lightning fast. Diego was struck before he could realize. Then, he felt the force of the attack rushing within his body.He spat out blood and fell backward, crushing the table and chairs on the side. Collapsing to the ground, he clutched his chest as he continued to spit blood."W-Who are you, really?" Diego was shell-shocked, staring at Sebastian with his face flushed. The man was way more powerful than he expected.Sebastian smiled and said, "I'm Sebastian Ballard from Steinberg."Marco's expression as he sat on his throne immediately darkened. He glanced at Diego, who was limp on the floor, and ordered coldly, "Sergio, get him!""Yes, Mr. Rivera!"Sergio, another lean man dressed in black, glanced at Sebastian arrogantly. He declared coldly, "You should give up and surrender. Otherwise, you've got a horrific death coming.""Oh, really? Try me." Sebastian chuckled.Sergio huf
At Marco's raging cry, hundreds of Riverville Warrior League members across the entire headquarters rushed over. They crowded the entrance immediately.It looked like an army was right outside the building.Sebastian frowned a little. He looked at Marco and coldly asked, "Mr. Rivera, does this mean you're waging war against me?"Marco huffed coldly in reply. His gaze was cold as he said, "You brat! The Riverville Warrior League is not some place where anyone can barge in. How dare you make a mess here! Who do you think you are?"Capture him! We shall maim him and hang him in front of our headquarters. Everyone will witness the consequences of messing with the Riverville Warrior League!""Yes, Mr. Rivera!"The hundreds of members outside all looked menacing. With a shout, they pounced on Sebastian.Sebastian focused his gaze and got into action. He sprinted through the hoard of men like a shadow.Dozens of men collapsed in no time. All of them held their limbs as they howled in
Sebastian could very well come from one of the nine prestigious sects.At the thought of that, Marco's face darkened."What, Mr. Rivera? Is this all you've got? If that's the case, we should rename the Riverville Warrior League to the Ballard Warrior League, after my surname." Sebastian chuckled.Marco was infuriated as anger roiled within him. He yelled, "Brat, you've gone too far thinking you're some hotshot! I didn't want to kill you, but it seems like the only way for you is death!"He gathered his energy and attacked Sebastian once more.This time, Sebastian didn't hold back.Within three moves, Marco was punched in the chest. It sent him flying backward like a kite with a broken string. He slammed into the floor and tumbled away before stopping at a distance.Blood dripped down his chin as he coughed more out."Mr. Rivera!" the Riverville Warrior League members cried in horror. None of them would have ever expected Marco, their leader and the top martial artist in River
Marco's face was soaked in gruesome blood under Sebastian's foot."H-How dare you treat me like this? Do you know how powerful and respected I am in Riverville?" Marco growled in a deep voice, trying to intimidate Sebastian.However, Sebastian couldn't care less. He looked at Marco below him and said, "Mr. Rivera, it seems like you don't understand the situation you're in right now. I asked what you would choose—life or death."Marco felt goosebumps prickling his skin at Sebastian's words. He thought Sebastian was feeling murderous."D-do you… y-y-you, really dare to kill me? I'm the leader of the Riverville Warrior League! If anything happens to me, you'll never make it out of Riverville!"He threatened Sebastian in anger, but fear grew in his heart.Sebastian wouldn't really kill him, would he?"I see that you've chosen death, Mr. Rivera," Sebastian replied coldly with little emotion.With that, he stepped harder on Marco, making him yelp in pain."Argh! Stop, stop! I want t
Marco shuddered in fear. He groveled to Sebastian and shouted, "I'll never betray you! Absolutely not! From today onward, you're the highest leader of the Riverville Warrior League. I, Marco Rivera, will be at your disposal!"Sebastian chuckled and turned to leave.Marco breathed in relief after Sebastian left. He shouted, "Quick! Go and get Dr. Lowe!"Soon, an old man arrived at Riverville Warrior League with his medical kit.Marco's external injuries have already been tended to. "Dr. Lowe, please check my condition quickly. There's a couple of silver needles in my chest. Hurry and take them out," he said anxiously.Ronald Lowe, a gray-haired genius doctor, nodded and examined Marco's chest.His expression changed the moment he saw where those needles were situated. He uttered in horror, "I-It's… the Reaper technique! Mr. Rivera, I'm so sorry. I dare not remove these needles.""Why?" Marco's face darkened.Ronald hurriedly explained, "This is the Reaper technique. If anyone el
Sebastian and Rosalie returned to the convenience store.Sebastian frowned when he saw that the Longevity Pill was still in its place.Hadn't Robert returned yet?"What's wrong?" Rosalie came over to him and asked.Sebastian smiled. He put away the Longevity Pill and said, "Nothing. What do you want to eat?""I want the spaghetti you make," Rosalie replied with a grin.Sebastian answered, "Okay. I'll make spaghetti for you."He headed to the kitchen and made two servings of spaghetti bolognese.Rosalie was drooling when she saw the spaghetti being served. She had been waiting at the table while licking her lips."Oh, it smells amazing." She ate in satisfaction.Sebastian rolled his eyes. "Just how long have you been starving?""You made this. Of course I love it," Rosalie said with a chuckle.Sebastian was at a loss for words as he shook his head. They continued to eat in silence.Soon, a car stopped in front of the entrance.Whitney sighed in relief when she saw that the
The sound of the engine revving was thunderous, a sign of Whitney's fury toward Sebastian as she left in her car.Sebastian came out of the kitchen and glanced at the invitation.Rosalie took it and passed it to Sebastian. She asked with a smile, "Are you going?"Sebastian looked at the entrance. He sighed and replied, "Yes. I promised her I would.""Okay." Rosalie finished her spaghetti. She got up and said, "I'm going back. I'll come over later tonight.""Sure." Sebastian nodded.The convenience store turned silent after Rosalie left.It was quiet and lonely.Sebastian sighed. He thought of the wild truffle he bid in Riverville."Let's try it and see if it can suppress my Molten Frost Poison," he muttered before heading off to the hall in the back.He sat cross-legged on the floor and started to refine the wild truffle.It wasn't a complicated process. He used his inner energy to refine the medicinal properties of the wild truffle.Soon, traces of white light flowed out o
There were more than a hundred tables set up at the grandest hotel in Steinberg.Tonight was the wedding of Fergus Cobb, general manager of Cobb Corporation, and Whitney Sutton, CEO of Frostwave Corporation. Many of Steinberg's prominent individuals were invited.It was a grand celebration over at the hotel.Fergus, clad in his suit and tie, welcomed the heads of the elite families and company owners.After a while, he went aside and asked his subordinate, "Where's Whitney?""Ms. Sutton is still doing her makeup upstairs," the subordinate replied.Fergus nodded and went upstairs. He opened the door to the dressing room and was immediately blown away by Whitney in her wedding dress.She was absolutely gorgeous—the epitome of beauty."Winnie, you're way too beautiful." He stared at her greedily as if he would swallow her whole.Whitney gave him a small smile. She stared at herself in the mirror. Somehow, she wasn't really excited, especially when she saw herself in the mirror.
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
Sebastian felt his blood boiling.Although he had once hated Samson because of how he had kicked Sebastian and Isabella out of the family, Samson was still his flesh and blood!When he saw how Rexton was mocking and humiliating Samson, Sebastian felt extreme fury.However, the restrictive force around him was just too strong. Even though he used every skill he had ever learnt, he still couldn't get out of the Skylock Spell's restriction. He could only watch them be smug and arrogant.At that moment, a young man in the crowd suddenly gave Sebastian a resounding slap and said coldly, "It's been ten years! This day has finally come for you and Samson!"If your mother hadn't caused a huge fuss here, my grandfather would never have died! Today, I am going to let Samson get a taste of what it's like to have a family member die in front of him!"The man suddenly pulled out a three-foot-long sword from behind his back. He thrust it at Sebastian's chest.Sebastian couldn't even move a
"Sebastian, I was only planning to ask you to go and greet the elders," Rexton said. "Since you insist on doing things the hard way, don't blame me for being ruthless!"He put one hand behind his back as he fixed a sinister look on Sebastian. There was a murderous tone in his voice as he spoke once again. "Even if you do have some skills, those basic moves aren't even worth looking at here!"As Rexton finished speaking, several youths from the Ballard family stood in the four main directions, respectively. They were all holding a blue paper charm that even Sebastian had never seen before. They began to form a seal. "Seal off the sky and lock the earth!" the four men boomed simultaneously before tossing the paper charm into the air!In a flash, the four blue paper charms disappeared into thin air. Countless silver bolts of light rushed up to the clouds with the four of them at the center of it!Right after that, the silver bolts of light weaved together to form a huge net. Countle
"Stop talking!" Rexton said angrily, cutting off their discussions. He then turned to look at Sebastian and said, "Sebastian, as a junior member of the family, you should be polite. Since you're back, come with me and greet your elders!"Although Rexton appeared to be giving Sebastian a suggestion, the murderous look in his eyes and his commanding tone wasn't pleasant at all. Sebastian looked coldly at him and the people behind him. He huffed and asked icily, "What if I refuse?""What did you say?" Rexton's eyes turned cold, and he eyed Sebastian with an unpleasant look on his face.Among the people behind him, four men walked out. They stared fixedly at Sebastian, as if he were their sworn enemy. They had also taken up positions in the best spots to attack."Are you going to try to do things by force now? Fine. I'd like to stretch too!" Sebastian crooked a finger at them in a challenge."Where do you think this is? How dare you behave so recklessly here?" one of them yelled a