Semua Bab Last Man Standing: Bab 451 - Bab 460

"Master Howard!" Sophronia inhaled sharply before voicing her concerns."Mr. Harper's estate is teeming with at least a few hundred people, a veritable nest of formidable talents, including genuine martial god warriors. With just the three of you heading there, it is likely a recipe for disaster.""Allow me a moment to rally our forces, and I'll join you on this venture.""Sophronia, wait!" Black Panther's voice rang out, and even the elder known as Adrian Pach wore an expression of astonishment.They both knew all too well that while there had been friction with the Mareno City Chamber of Commerce, it had never escalated to open conflict, merely skirmishes in the shadows.However, for Sophronia to lead an assault on Mr. Harper's lair alongside those three would change everything. It would be an all-out war.Those three strangers might not have seemed ordinary. Still, one must remember that the Mareno City Chamber of Commerce was backed not only by the top four families and Mr. H

Thump! Thump! Thump!Footsteps echoed as a group of over twenty men and women approached from the back of the estate.Their leader was a man in his fifties with a commanding presence, bushy eyebrows, and piercing eyes. His face glowed with health, and he clutched a pipe in one hand, a jade ring adorning his thumb. His gaze, sharp and calculating, flickered with an occasional chill.Behind him, the entourage was a motley crew, with four sturdy men at the forefront. The rest were an eclectic mix, each with a distinct air of danger about them, their demeanor screaming of their martial prowess. None looked like they played nice.Howard watched them critically, confirming Sophronia's earlier words that the place was a cesspool of vice."Mr. Harper!" The thugs called out in recognition as they spotted their leader."Isn't it said that absence makes the heart grow fonder?" Mr. Harper first surveyed the fallen crowd, then turned to Sophronia with a smirk. "Looks like you've found yoursel

The air whistled as the Witch Mountain Monster's wrist twisted at breakneck speed, unleashing billows of sinister black mist that burst into existence and rapidly spread around them.In no time at all, he and Mystical Chubby were shrouded in the eerie fog, a strange scent creeping into Mystical Chubby's nose. Shadowy shapes of minuscule, venomous creatures could be seen within the mist, their fangs and claws lunging at Mystical Chubby.Yet, Mystical Chubby did not budge an inch, his face still lit with an easy grin.Mr. Harper's crew watched on, their faces twisted in mocking smirks.Still playing the hero, they thought, too clueless to fear the dreaded Witch Mountain Monster.They remembered how a warrior of legendary skill had fallen to the Witch Mountain Monster without landing a single blow, his body ravaged by the venom until he was beyond recognition.That soft, plump fellow would surely be an even tastier morsel for the insects!However, in the next heartbeat, their smug

"How are you holding up?" Howard asked, giving Kenny a quick once-over to assess his injuries."It's just a scratch," Kenny said, shaking his head dismissively."Got it. Let's talk more in your office," Howard replied with a nod."Sure thing," Kenny agreed.Howard then strode over to Sophronia."Master Howard!" Sophronia, followed by Adrian, hurried to meet him, stepping past the lifeless Flower Scorpion that Adrian had dispatched with a swift palm strike."Round up your crew. You've got three days to take over and scrub clean all the shady dealings tied to Mr. Harper. I want a smooth transition with no ripples in the pond, understand?" Howard instructed."Master Howard, you can count on me," Sophronia assured him, her eyes alight with fervor.She could hardly believe that a titan like Mr. Harper had toppled in less than an hour. A fact she would not have accepted had she not witnessed it herself. His once formidable entourage was now decimated, leaving only small-time hoods wh

"What's that supposed to mean?" Wagner raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "Yaretzi, do you have any idea who's behind this?""It's just a hunch!" Yaretzi inhaled sharply, steadying himself. "Grandpa, Dad, remember what happened to Axton?""Hmm!?" Derrick's eyes narrowed. "Are you suggesting that someone from the Shadow Sect is involved?""It's highly likely!" Yaretzi affirmed with a nod. "Only someone of his caliber could take down Mr. Harper so effortlessly."Derrick and his son both gasped, their faces turning grave."What's his connection to Kenny?" Wagner asked after a brief pause."I'm not sure of the details. However, I'm pretty sure it's no small matter," Yaretzi admitted, shaking his head.Finishing his point, he turned to Derrick. "Grandpa, is it possible for the Cole family to pull out of the Mareno City Chamber of Commerce?""That's easier said than done. A forced exit would bring consequences we can't handle, especially since the Chamber isn't just controlled by the top fo