"Miraculous Healing Hands!" Gideon sneered inwardly as he read the large plaque hanging above the entrance of the six-story building.What an arrogant claim.According to Caius' information, Arnold and his family were there.Just as he was about to enter, Arnold came running out of the building.When Gideon saw how gaunt and haggard he looked, his heart clenched. "Mr. Seymour!"Arnold paused. He wiped his eyes and said, "Gideon, you're back!""I'm back!""How was your trip to Drammore? I heard from Fred that you met a benefactor and went there to secure investments."That was clearly just an excuse Fred had made up.Gideon smiled. "Not bad. I secured quite a bit of investment. Mr. Seymour, what happened to you? I heard something happened to Elara."Arnold's eyes welled with tears at the mention of Elara. He had forced himself to be strong in front of Marion because he didn't want her to worry. Now that he was in front of Gideon—a fellow man—he could no longer hold back.Tear
"Mrs. Seymour, if he really had a way to save Ella, she would have improved by now instead of lying here unconscious. It's obvious he's just draining you of your money," Gideon explained.Graham sneered. "Very well. If that's the case, Mr. Seymour, take Ms. Seymour home and find someone else.""Wait, Dr. Crosby!" Arnold and Marion paled and hurriedly grabbed onto Graham.Marion pleaded, "Please calm down. Don't abandon her. You have to save my daughter! She's young and beautiful. She can't just die like this! Parents shouldn't have to bury their children.""Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, there's no need to beg him. If he could save her, he wouldn't have dragged this out." With that, Gideon picked up the unconscious Elara."What are you doing?""Put Ella down!"Marion lunged at him, grabbing at his arms as she screamed, "You bastard! You heartless monster! Are you trying to kill Ella? I'll call the police and have you thrown in jail!"Arnold also shouted, "Gideon, stop messing around!"
Graham knew he couldn't avoid the inspection, so he signaled Brody and the others to wait before leaving the hospital room.In the office, he asked the assistant, "How is it?"The assistant replied, "Sir, I've already sent a message to Ms. Grave. She said she'll be here soon.""Good." Graham finally felt at ease.While instructing his assistant to fabricate a medication list, he patiently waited for Aubrey to arrive. He couldn't help but smile as he thought of Aubrey showing up.After all, Aubrey wasn't just anyone. She was a woman of real power. Her influence was enormous in all of Verdura. With Aubrey here, what did Brody even count as?20 minutes later, the office door swung open, and a middle-aged woman walked in. She was dressed simply yet carried an undeniable air of authority. She commanded respect without needing to raise her voice.At 48 years old, her face was smooth and radiant, with not a single wrinkle in sight. She looked as though she were barely in her early 30s.
How impressive!Caius gulped and said, "Mr. Stein, I understand. But Aubrey is the deputy governor, after all. You're not in Goldspire, and if she insists on going against me, it'll be difficult for me to handle. How about you issue an order?"Keith responded, "Aubrey has been spiraling downward these past years. She thinks she's done a good job covering it up, but I've been aware all along. Take this opportunity to deal with her. I won't issue an order. You take care of it. I've got your back. So, don't worry about anything.""Yes, sir!" Caius was greatly encouraged.With Keith backing him, what was there to fear in this vast Goldspire?Although there was still one thing to be afraid of—Gideon."Brody!" Caius immediately made a call, his tone serious. "I order you to continue the inspection of Graham's clinic. You do not need to follow anyone else's orders. Do you understand?"Brody trembled slightly. He keenly sensed that a major confrontation was on the horizon. "Understood."
Aubrey's face was dark with anger. Brody actually dared to defy her. It was unbelievable! "I'm calling Caius right now to see what the hell he means by this!""Of course." Brodie was still smiling.Aubrey stormed into the office, quickly dialing the number. As soon as the call connected, she snapped, "Mr. Grayson, what's going on? You're deliberately going against me, aren't you?""Ms. Grave, why would you say that?" Caius asked."Don't play dumb with me!" Aubrey's fury surged. "If it weren't for you pulling the strings, would Brody dare to act this way? Mr. Grayson, I don't want to argue with you. Just get Brody to take his people and leave!"Graham is my friend, and I know him well. He's a man of integrity and a doctor with a kind heart. There's no way his clinic is involved in anything illegal.""Ms. Grave, this is difficult for me," Caius explained."What's so difficult about it? Or are you telling me you can't even do me this one favor?" Aubrey's frustration grew.Caius sp
"You seem knowledgeable, old man," Graham remarked, standing with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an air of arrogance. Brody asked, "Mr. Vernel, are you familiar with the Crosby family of Oriville? Are they powerful?"Wyatt Vernel explained, "Dr. McDowell, Oriville is a region within the Wasteland. The Crosbys are natives there and hold control over that area."When the Dasovian soldiers were extracting resources from the Wasteland, we inevitably faced hostility and attacks from the locals, resulting in numerous soldier casualties."Eventually, the Crosby family intervened and managed to appease many native tribes. This allowed the Ministry of Defense and Moondust Security personnel to establish a presence in the Wasteland and gradually become more powerful. "Basically, the Crosby family has significantly aided the Ministry of Defense and Moondust Security. They have received commendations from His Majesty and were awarded the King Order, a symbol of the highest honor
As Graham flashed a twisted, maniacal grin, Gideon calmly remarked, "Do you think I won't kill you?" "If you kill me, Gideon, you and your family will be obliterated. You can't begin to comprehend the might of the Crosby family from Oriville. If you doubt it, go to the Wasteland and see for yourself," Graham retorted with confidence, assured of the Crosbys' influence. But Gideon merely shook his head. "Someone insignificant like you isn't worth my time. It's laughable. Prepare to face your demise."As the words were spoken, a sudden flash of cold light streaked by. Graham's face went rigid, his eyes narrowing. He grasped his throat, his expression one of utter disbelief. Gradually, his eyes widened and became unfocused. His head hit the ground with a thud. Even in his final moments, Graham couldn't comprehend why. Why would Gideon have the audacity to kill him?Soon, the Goldspire police department sent a large contingent of officers to manage the situation. Meanwhile, Gideon
Nonetheless, Gideon had dispatched champions such as Ian to Tylland to gather intelligence on The Light Council. To ensure their safety, all lines of communication were cut off. As a result, Lysander was unable to contact them."I can't deploy Cipher's entire force without Mr. Jackman's authorization. What in the world am I supposed to do?" Lysander paced back and forth with restless anxiety.After careful consideration, he realized he had to leverage his connections to contact the governments of 156 countries and request their help. Cipher, being the world's largest intelligence agency, frequently provided intelligence to various nations. These ongoing interactions had fostered amicable relationships. When Cipher sought assistance, these countries were eager to oblige. It was an excellent opportunity to strengthen their bonds with Cipher, so why wouldn't they seize it? In a flash, the intelligence agencies of 156 nations mobilized. Alongside the might of Cipher, it felt as tho
Gideon couldn't quite explain it, but he sensed something deep within him. He decided it was the perfect moment to attempt to oversee the entire nation.The task proved to be quite challenging. Gideon wasn't a king. He had merely been granted the dragon vein's blessing. He walked up to the grand and revered statue of the king, aiming to harness the power of Chase's statue. Gideon discarded the imperial decree, causing the imperial essence blood within to erupt and surprisingly animate Chase's statue. Suddenly, thousands of beams of divine light appeared. The scene was both majestic and awe-inspiring. The statue of the deity wasn't a tangible object. It appeared to be formed from a combination of dragon vein energy and the nation's destiny, merging reality with illusion.Gideon boldly charged into Chase's statue. Instantly, he experienced a sensation of being the ruler of the world. Right now, his understanding of the eastern side intensified."Eastern plains!" Gideon's eyelids f
What an incredible compression! Gideon condensed the impressive and fearsome energy to its utmost limit, creating an energy sphere the size of an egg. That could be the ultimate core. Naturally, it was only a possibility.Gideon had no knowledge of how to form a supreme core. He was merely speculating, unaware of what the outcomes might be.As the pressure increased, the energy sphere shrank further, and the potential threat intensified. If Gideon lost control, the compressed energy sphere would rapidly expand and ultimately explode. He couldn't bear to think about the consequences.Colossus Dragon Mountain was on the verge of collapsing, potentially harming the dragon vein. This was a national treasure of immense significance. It wasn't just any ordinary dragon vein. If it was damaged, Dasovia's destiny would undoubtedly diminish to some degree.This was extremely important, so Gideon had to give it his all. The veins across his body popped out, and his usually handsome face con
Beneath Colossus Dragon Mountain, Gideon had undergone a complete transformation inside the underground palace. An immense energy enveloped his whole being. His core was incredibly strong and robust. The power of his physique had escalated to a frightening degree. His vital energy and blood were coursing intensely.Not even a creature at the half apex of an overbeast could likely rival Gideon in the intensity of his vital energy and blood flow. At that moment, he resembled a humanoid tyrannosaurus. Suddenly, a shadowy figure emerged behind him, slowly taking on a solid form. This was the Heaven-Earth Incarnation.Gideon was on the verge of completing his final effort. He was nearly there, just a bit more to go. Once he overcame this obstacle, his Heaven-Earth Incarnation would have reached the early stage.Just a little bit! Just a little bit more! In Gideon's imagination, the ghostly image of the king from Nethercult repeatedly surfaced, vivid and realistic. The shadowy fig
Bennett's face shifted quickly, but he soon regained his calm and smiled. "It's wonderful to have Ronan back. Yet, upon his return, he broke into the prison and freed criminals from the Inferno Order and Naesbrey Fortress. Why did he do that?""Bennett, enough. Marshal Snow is backing Umbra. You might not be aware, having been in the eastern plains, but Marshal Snow is fearsome. He's a prodigy who can call upon the nation's fate and can stand against a supreme warrior." "If he discovers anything has happened to Umbra, he'll surely head to the eastern plains for revenge. At that point, Martialgarde will be destroyed, and you won't escape death, either.""Is that really true?" Bennett's heart raced with anxiety. However, Derrick, standing next to him, reassured him, "Why worry? Martialgarde has joined forces with our clan. On top of that, my daughter is with your son, which means we'll be family eventually. If Martialgarde faces any trouble, our clan will definitely step in. "Our
"Show yourself!" Derrick's voice echoed through the air and across the ground, lingering for quite a while. It left Apollo and the others with ringing ears. The difference in power between them and Derrick was substantial. A powerful energy erupted from the prison, cutting off Derrick's voice.Ronan emerged slowly and remarked icily, "I've heard of Talonclaw. You all came to the eastern plains, interfered with Martialgarde, and created chaos. That's truly overstepping!" "Who are you?" Derrick questioned, squinting. He could feel Ronan's strength, and he wasn't sure he could overpower him."Ronan.""Are you part of Martialgarde, too?" "My identity isn't important. What matters is that I urge Talonclaw to withdraw from Martialgarde and even the eastern plains." Derrick chuckled. He replied with a mocking tone, "And what if I refuse?" "I'm genuinely trying to help you. You've overtaken Naesbrey Fortress and captured Umbra. Do you realize the severity of the situation? If you d
"If you agree to become my partner, I'll free everyone from Naesbrey Fortress. I understand, Umbra, that you have high standards. But with Talonclaw's assistance, I'm close to uniting the eastern plains and becoming its supreme ruler. I believe I'm deserving of you," Bennett declared. Although his son was near Umbra's age, Bennett had always desired her beauty. Now that a golden opportunity presented itself, Bennett wasn’t about to let it pass by. "Umbra, you need to think this through."Umbra cried, "Bennett, stop with your fantasies. You disgust me. All you're after is my pure-essence physique core. You want to use my essence to reach the Supreme level! You're delusional! I'd rather drain my essence completely and die than let you achieve your goal."Humph! Someone will avenge me soon enough. You, Martialgarde, and Talonclaw will all be reduced to ashes!" Umbra's beautiful face twisted with fury. Her anger was so intense that she wished she could tear Bennett apart."How pres
"Oh?" The three other elderly individuals turned their attention to Logan, their faces marked by surprise. The elderly woman asked, "Why do you hold him in such high regard? Is there a specific reason?" Logan simply shook his head and replied, "Just wait and see." Gideon made his way through the lengthy corridor and reached the subterranean palace located beneath Colossus Dragon Mountain. The area was filled with strong energy fluctuations. As the mightiest dragon vein in Dasovia, and with this being the dragon head's location, its formidable nature was beyond imagination.Successive waves of energy surged forward, colliding with Gideon's body and compelling him to engage his Solar Titan Physique for protection. He moved with caution, progressing gradually. Lost in a trance, he heard the mighty roar of a dragon echoing around him.Before Gideon, it seemed as if an actual dragon was gliding majestically through the sky and earth. It was truly awe-inspiring and divine! "Press
Gideon felt uncertain. At that moment, Morgan hurried over. Maximus had been the one to alert him. Earlier, upon discovering that Gideon had entered the Concubines' Quarters and worried he wouldn't be able to intervene, Maximus had informed Morgan while en route.Upon Morgan's arrival, he inquired, "Marshal Snow, the Imperial Palace is incredibly expansive. With so many places to explore, why choose to visit the Concubines' Quarters and disrupt the women here?" Gideon replied, "If I don't visit the Concubines' Quarters, then I'll head to Colossus Dragon Mountain. Is that alright?""Colossus Dragon Mountain?" Morgan was momentarily surprised. Recalling Chase's words, he continued, "Certainly, it's possible. But if I may, Marshal Snow, what is your purpose for going to Colossus Dragon Mountain? It's Forbidden Grounds!""I plan to examine the dragon vein."Morgan and Maximus were taken aback. Gideon asked, "Is that prohibited?""Marshal Snow, you certainly have a talent for sa
Gideon was taken aback and hurriedly exclaimed, "Sir, you mustn't say things like that!"Logan rose from his seat and paced around Gideon. His aged eyes shone with a vivid sparkle, secretly appreciating him. "Impressive. You've acquired another type of heavenly flame, and your Solar Titan Physique has advanced to the second level. That's quite swift.""Sir, based on your assessment, at which stage of the Solar Titan Physique do you think I can achieve the ultimate rank?" "You'll need to reach at least the fourth or fifth stage." "Then, sir, do you have any idea where a heavenly flame might be found?"Logan let out a frosty laugh. "You're attempting to deceive me into providing information. That's not happening. But if you manage to master the Heaven-Earth Incarnation technique within a month, I'll acknowledge your exceptional talent and offer you a hint about a heavenly flame.""Seriously?" "I don't lie." "Sir, could you offer some guidance? I have a vague sense of it, but s