Semua Bab Last Man Standing: Bab 421 - Bab 430

Swoosh!Yoel ignored the elder's disbelief. He flicked his wrist as he launched another chilling strike.Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!The will to battle drained from the four elders as they shook with fear and sprinted into the woods. One was a split second too slow. He had barely made it a few steps before the blade's light cut him down, his body dropping in two separate pieces.As Yoel's second strike flew, Dragon also moved, his Blood Shadow Saber aiming for another victim.The targeted elder, already wounded, felt the deadly intent but was too drained to dodge. The blade's icy light pierced his back, and he stumbled a few more steps before falling face-first, lifeless.Yoel, having dispatched his target, blurred into motion, chasing down one of the last two survivors. The elder ran for his life, his spirit almost leaving his body in fear, but his speed was no match for Yoel's, who was closing in fast.In a heartbeat, Yoel had dashed to a spot thirty yards behind his adversary. Wi

To them, being cast out was a fate worse than death on the battlefield. Graham's gaze turned icy as he addressed Dragon, "Do I have your respect now? You've got one minute to line up at the gates of the Calnan estate and end your lives in penance. Fail, and you'll leave nothing behind but dust." At that moment, a lean figure stepped into view, his presence so subtle that the air itself seemed undisturbed, as if he had simply materialized from thin air."Marshal, at your service!" The arrival of the newcomer sent a ripple of energy through the ranks of the Shadow Sect's finest and the Forbidden Army. They dropped to one knee and cried out in unison. "On your feet, let's talk," the newcomer commanded. It was Howard, of course, who gave a slight nod to the assembled crowd. Noble families, with their centuries-old legacies, were brimming with formidable warriors, including the legendary martial ancestors. Howard was well aware of that. He would not dream of letting Yoel and the ot

"You're the worst kind of trouble!" Graham looked like he had aged a lifetime at that moment."Dad... Dad, help... I don't want to die..." Hector scrambled desperately toward his father.Thud!He did not make it far before Graham's boot sent him flying, his voice thundering as he yelled, "You've disgraced our family and destroyed the Calnan name.""Are you two done with this pathetic show?" Yoel's voice cut through the tension. "Are you going to take responsibility and end it, or do we need to step in?"Graham exhaled a heavy breath, facing Howard with a resigned look."I know you're after the whole Calnan family, and this mess is my son's fault. I don't hold it against you.""I'm aware of your rules. Getting in the way of the Shadow Sect means you're as guilty as they come. I've already crossed you by hurting one of your own. It's do or die between us today."Strong as you are, the word 'surrender' isn't in my vocabulary. I'm Graham, ready to give it a shot, even if I might no

The fall of the Calnan family sent shockwaves across the nation, stirring up a storm of disbelief and gossip.A lineage that had stood for hundreds of years crumbled in a single night. The news hit like a thunderbolt. Who on earth had the clout to pull off such a feat?However, the pieces fell into place when word got out that the King of the Western Region was behind it. For a monarch of his might, bringing down an ancient house was child's play.In the wake of the shock, curiosity buzzed through the air as people clamored to know what had enraged the king of the Western Region.When the truth emerged, most could not help but cheer; they even scorned the Calnans for their audacious plot to assassinate the nation's hero. Their fate was more than deserved.Joy and sorrow were divided among the houses. The leaders of Ciolara's other great families wasted no time in coming together after Howard's departure.They knew all too well that Howard's dramatic takedown was a stark warning t

Talia burst into laughter. "You're not exactly modest, are you?""Doesn't my wife agree?" Howard teased, gently pinching Talia's nose, "Am I not a handsome man?""You're passable." Talia playfully stuck out her tongue and pulled a silly face."Passable? Have you ever laid eyes on someone more handsome than me?" Howard playfully tickled her.Talia's laughter filled the room, light and joyful."Honey, with the house to ourselves, maybe we could… " Howard's voice trailed off suggestively."Hey! You scoundrel, we've barely gotten out of bed, and you're already in the mood!" Talia sprang up. "No way! What if my parents come back? That would be mortifying!""They won't be back until after lunch," Howard reassured her, reaching to draw her close."No, really, we should wait until tonight… " Talia's cheeks flushed a rosy hue as she dodged away.At that moment, Talia's phone began to ring. She glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Nance."Nance, working on the weekend? Can't get eno