"Rachel, don't be scared. Your grandfather, Simon, and I were once rivals. You have nothing to fear by marrying my grandson. The Linc family is just as prestigious as the Avila family."Before we continue, I want to ask you something. Is it true that Simon has disappeared?"Rachel stared at Truman and said coldly, "My grandfather is doing just fine. Thank you for your concern!"Truman's brows furrowed. "That doesn't make sense. If he never disappeared, how could you have become the head of the Avila family and gained control of Avila Group?"With a sneer, Rachel spoke coldly, "My grandfather had unmatched bravery. He entrusted me with the entire Avila family without fear that I would destroy it. Even if I brought chaos and destruction, he had unwavering confidence in his ability to fix any situation."That's true self-assurance. Do you possess that level of faith? Would you risk handing the control of the Linc family over to Adrian?""You!" Truman's brows knitted together in ange
"How many Rachels could there possibly be in Goldspire? Wasn't she the head of the Avila family? She was also known as the top young female entrepreneur in all of Verdura!""Really? Or is it just a rumor?""It's true, but I just saw Rachel from afar. She's stunning, like a queen who could take down an empire with her beauty. I can't help feeling envious of Mr. Linc for having such a breathtaking woman by his side."Silence filled the room.In Linc Manor, the members of the Linc family were talking about it heatedly. The Linc family had a thriving bloodline. It hadn't been long before there were already over a thousand family members in the manor, and this was just a part of them. Many more were still on their way.The manor was decorated with fairy lights and colored streamers. The household staff were busy arranging everything in a hurry. There was an air of festivity all around.However, they had no idea that a crisis was about to descend. At this moment, Gideon had already arr
Truman and a group of people came to the front gates. They looked around and finally fixed their eyes on Gideon.Was there really only one person? Who was this young man? What had he come here for? Truman didn't think he was from the Avila family."Dad, something is off." Larry looked at the shattered square and the collapsed stone pegasus statues. Somehow, he felt uneasy.However, Truman didn't care at all. Even if the man was incredibly powerful, what could he do? The Linc family had summoned 30,000 men! Yes, 30,000 men! It was all of the Linc family's forces.The Lincs reigned over Emberstone's underworld because they were the most powerful family. The second and third factions combined did not even come close to having 30,000 members, while the troops in the war zone of Emberstone only reached a total of 30,000.The Linc family held control over all of Emberstone, with Truman as their leader."Kid, who are you?""Gideon Snow!" replied Gideon."Gideon Snow? Never heard of
The laughter continued."It's hilarious.""Is this guy an idiot or something?"The Lincs bent over, laughing. Their laughter was loud and mocking, and their faces were full of scorn.Right at that moment, Adrian strutted out and gave a smug smile. "You must be Gideon," he taunted. "One of Rachel's admirers, I presume? Well, just to inform you. She's already taken… by me!"Gideon's expression changed.Adrian's reckless behavior grew worse as he laughed loudly. "I've played with her numerous times," he boasted. "She started off so arrogant, but now she's like a loyal dog, begging at my feet! Does that make you angry?" He laughed. "She may be your goddess, but to me, she's just a toy!"At this particular moment, Gideon appeared to be quite composed. However, anyone who knew him well would recognize that this was actually a sign of extreme anger for him.A loud boom echoed through the air, followed by a sudden burst of intense murderous energy. It filled the entire area, causin
The thunderous sound of marching feet echoed through the air as 30,000 men advanced forward to attack.The front square of Linc Manor was massive, with enough space for at least 50,000 to 60,000 people.At that precise moment, there was ample room for the 30,000 men to spread out and prepare for battle. It was a startling sight, indeed!Every individual held onto a sharp object—either a knife, spear, or club. They all had menacing looks on their faces. With such a large group of people, even the saliva from each person could engulf an average person.But they were just ordinary people. Gideon, however, was not.Throughout the entire encounter, his expression hardly wavered. In fact, a hint of disdain and disgust could be seen in his eyes. 30,000 men? They were insignificant to him.At Arcane previously, he had single-handedly fought off ten fully armed legions. These legions were equipped with advanced technological weapons, such as tanks and cannons.The battle had been watch
Gideon said flatly, "That won't be necessary."Truman's heart sank. "Sir, what do you mean by that?"Gideon didn't respond.At that moment, Leopold and Nino arrived with their forces. 18,000 men surged forward, encircling the entire area in an overwhelming show of strength.The sudden arrival stunned Truman and his men. They realized that this force of 18,000 radiated a presence far more terrifying than their 30,000 men.In truth, many of the Linc family's 30,000 were nothing more than a disorganized rabble. However, Leopold's and Nino's men were hardened veterans—elites forged through countless struggles."Sir!""Sir!"Leopold and Nino rushed over.Truman was once again shocked. My goodness! Not only was Gideon powerful, but he also commanded such a large, formidable force. Could he be the son of some big shot in Goldspire's criminal underworld?Leopold and Nino looked at the thousands of men lying in pools of blood and then at Gideon. They couldn't help but feel their sca
"What kind of trouble?" Gideon asked."According to reliable information, Ms. Avila was captured by the leader of Tiger Clan after escaping from the Linc family," Nino reported."Tiger Clan?""Yes. It's a major force in Emberstone's criminal underworld. In fact, Tiger Clan is the top organization. However, because the Linc family dominates both legal and illegal spheres, Tiger Clan can't surpass them."Gideon remarked meaningfully, "First, the Linc family, and now, Tiger Clan? Emberstone is full of hidden dangers. It's quite the tiger's den, isn't it? Ha!"Nino asked, "Sir, what are your orders?""To Tiger Clan!" Gideon waved, and the forces moved out in an orderly but overwhelming retreat. They left the Linc family behind without another glance.Those observing from the shadows, including Terry and his team, couldn't contain their excitement. They had been sent here to eliminate the cancers plaguing Emberstone.The Linc family was one such cancer, and Tiger Clan was another.
"Who are you people, daring to stir up trouble at Tiger Clan? You must be tired of living, huh?""Tell Tyson Payne to get out here!" Gideon barked coldly.The guards were stunned. This was unbelievable.In Emberstone, everyone addressed Tyson by calling him "Master Tiger". No one dared to address the clan master by his full name!"Kid, you're courting death!""Scram!" Gideon roared.In an instant, over a hundred guards collapsed to the ground, bleeding from all seven orifices, convulsing uncontrollably.Upon seeing this, Nino and Leopold gasped.This kind of power was terrifying beyond comprehension. It was just like special effects in a blockbuster movie, almost supernatural.The Tiger Clan's alarms blared.By the time Gideon had reached the front gates, he saw a gathering of over ten thousand men inside.Leading them was a middle-aged man, calm and composed, who asked, "You don't seem familiar. What business do you have with Tiger Clan?""Where is Tyson Payne?""The clan
The old man didn't stop Gideon. Instead, he laughed weirdly from behind. "Young man, you're definitely screwed. You're getting thrown into hell.""What a nutjob!" Gideon pushed the nonsense out of his mind.The third floor didn't have many martial arts techniques, but the ones there were clearly high-level."Soaring Immortal's Blow." Gideon stumbled on one technique by chance. What surprised him was the name signed underneath—Annalise Jaeger."Did Mom create this secret technique?"He quickly grabbed the book and skimmed it. It turned out that the Soaring Immortal's Blow was incomplete. This was only a fragment of it. Even so, he could tell it was terrifyingly powerful."Mom was a badass." Gideon was seriously impressed.Annalise had left the royal family in her 20s, which meant this technique was created before that. She probably came up with it when she was still a teenager. She was a total prodigy and stunningly gifted.Edric's and the others' praise of Annalise was clearl
"It's no wonder they are a royal family. The heritage here is insane. There are so many resources." Gideon strolled through the Sutra Library, full of praise.Then, it hit him.He had built his own force, packed with world champions and elite soldiers. But in terms of martial arts resources, he had almost nothing. He lacked top-tier martial arts.He couldn't just hand out his own secret techniques. Even if he did, it would only be to his most trusted inner circle. There was no way it would be public."It looks like I need to start paying attention to this. It's time to stockpile martial arts techniques," he thought to himself.The Sutra Library had three levels. The first floor was all basic stuff. By the second, the quality shot up, and there were a few techniques Gideon found interesting.However, it didn't move him. Sure, it was interesting, but it wasn't enough.He headed toward the third floor and finally noticed an old, wiry man lying in front of the entrance."Even a pla
"That's because…" Clementia trailed off. A cold sweat broke out on her back.If she spilled that Gideon had just mentioned taking the family head position, the fallout would be huge. That was far more serious than any assault. The elders would come charging in, ready to kill."Clementia, go on.""Don't be scared, Clementia. We need him to apologize today.""The royal family cannot be insulted!"Seeing the younger generation yelling and shouting in the square, Gideon couldn't help but chuckle. "Are you all that bored? This has nothing to do with you. Get lost.""Insolence!""Arrogant bastard!"The hot-blooded youths were fired up.Gideon let out a cold snort. A sharp pressure swept over the entire square, instantly silencing everyone."You haven't trained your strength, but your mouths sure work fine. Be glad I'm not interested in the family head position. Otherwise, I'd show you what real discipline looks like."He glanced at Clementia.She immediately led Gideon away from
Gideon stared at Talia's retreating figure, lost in thought. He couldn't figure out what she was really up to.The position of the family head in the royal family was something prestigious and powerful, yet Talia was willingly handing it over. Something didn't add up.If something was too strange, there was probably a trap.Still, Gideon wasn't in a rush to leave. Since Talia had the idea to pass the family head position to him, he might as well collect some interest first. If there wasn't even a little interest, the offer had to be a fake.As he walked out of Daysia Tower, a graceful woman approached. Gideon recognized her. During the Martial Arts Tournament of the Eight Major Royal Families, she was the leader of the Jaeger royal family's younger generation. Her name was Clementia, if he remembered right."Mr. Snow, we meet again.""It's been a while. Ms. Jaeger, you've become even more beautiful.""You flatter me, Mr. Snow." Clementia smiled and added, "But it's you who des
"Then, why did you force my mother to leave?" Gideon questioned"No, no, you've got it wrong. Annie's leaving wasn't because of me. It was her choice. From the beginning, she never planned to fight me to be the family head. As soon as the struggle began, she quietly left with the Empyrean Atlas," Talia explained.Giden frowned slightly.Suddenly, Talia smiled. "Besides, if Annie hadn't left, she would've never met your father, and you wouldn't even exist, right?""I've been searching for my parents all this time. Do you have any leads?""None." Talia shook her head and sighed. "I want to find Annie just as badly as you do. But all these years, I've come up empty."Gideon, I've known for a long time that you're Annie's son, but I never made a move against you. That's because I hoped you might find her."Gideon didn't doubt this. With Talia's influence, confirming his identity would've been easy. Back when he was still weak, she could've captured or even killed him at any time.
"Wait here for me," Gideon said softly to Adrelda, then walked step by step into the main hall.Callan and the others were also waiting outside the hall.The hall was deep and imposing. Around it stood tall bronze pillars, carved with strange patterns. At the very end stood a majestic stone statue.The statue depicted a woman. It had one hand pointing skyward while the other held some kind of artifact as it gazed into the sky.Gideon instinctively guessed this was the founder of the Jaeger royal family, worshipped by generations of descendants.Beneath the solemn statue stood a throne. On the throne sat a stunning woman, upright and dignified, dressed in a lavish white phoenix robe.Gideon stopped walking. He stared straight at Talia, his expression slightly dazed.Talia looked just like Annalise—those eyes, that nose, and those brows. For a moment, Gideon thought the woman on the throne was the very mother he had longed for all these years.The hall was silent. Talia was als
Gideon stomped his foot.In an instant, it was as if he tapped into the Jaeger royal family's dragon vein. A dragon's roar shot straight into the sky."What the hell?" Callan and the others were shocked.The ancestral ground was shaking."This is bad. The dragon vein is acting up! What's going on?""Damn it!""Lady Thalia's meditating right now by the dragon vein. This will definitely disturb her. What do we do?"They couldn't wrap their heads around it. Why would the dragon vein suddenly act up?All of it was Gideon's doing. He used his inner core to link with the dragon vein, calling upon its power to boost himself.Faintly, a dragon phantom rose into the air behind Gideon."Destroy him." Gideon slowly threw out a punch.He wasn't being careless. Aside from not activating the Solar Titan Physique, he was giving it everything he had.The punch was stunning. The divine dragon soared into the sky, unstoppable.Countless bolts of lightning were instantly wiped out under the
"Thunder Tempesta Physique, huh? Yeah, it's strong. Being able to tap into nature's power is no joke." Gideon nodded to himself.Still, even now, he hadn't activated his Solar Titan Physique.Oscar barked, "Marshal Snow, I heard you've got the Solar Titan Physique. Go ahead. Activate it.""You know I have the Solar Titan Physique, and you're still this confident?"Oscar laughed. "This is Kitherglen. There are snowstorms and thunder rolling everywhere. This is not the best place for a solar-heavy physique like the Solar Titan Physique. However, my Thunder Tempesta Physique thrives in this."Gideon gave a calm smile. "These environmental factors can be ignored. As for whether I activate the Solr Titan Physique or not, it depends if you've got what it takes.""Arrogant fool!" Oscar roared.The next second, he stomped on a thunder dragon and charged like lightning.Instantly, he clashed with Gideon. The punch, laced with electricity, numbed Gideon's arm. Lightning tried to surge
Silence fell the moment those words dropped. Everyone turned to stone.Gideon just called Oscar a simp! It was insane!Adrelda's lips twitched. She was speechless but weirdly thrilled. She felt her blood pumping.Gideon was untouchable and untamed. Even the top ministers in court—Morgan, Samson, the Cabinet Elders—wouldn't dare to call Oscar a simp. As for Chase, it was even less likely for him to speak that crudely.However, Gideon had mocked Oscar ruthlessly.Adrelda loved every second of it. She looked at Gideon with newfound reverence and awe.This was what it meant to be the High Marshal—defiant and unbound. Gideon was worthy of the title."I see how it is!" Oscar was so furious that he laughed. His eyes radiated icy light and bloodlust."Marshal Snow, I wasn't at the enfeoffment ceremony. I only heard stories about your strength. Today, I'd like to see for myself what kind of prodigy His Majesty puts so much stock in.""To be honest, at half-Supreme level, you're not wor