Chapter 2481

Andrew rubbed his chin, deep in thought. Just then, his phone buzzed with a message. When he opened it, the words were cold and taunting. [Soon, it'll be the day we settle this once and for all. You'd better train harder and strengthen your power. I don't want you dying too fast.] It was from Conrad. The moment Andrew saw that name, his head started to ache. Conrad used to be his brother-in-arms, so how could it come to this? He could not possibly kill him, could he? No matter what, they had once fought side by side and shared their lives on the line. Still, Andrew had no intention of entertaining Conrad's madness. He turned off his phone and pushed it out of his mind. When he first arrived in Chetvine, Conrad had taken it pretty hard. But the truth was, Andrew's target had never been him in the first place. Over the past two days, there had been no movement from Guillermo either. It seemed that Jaden's death had not led anyone in Holtrien to any clear evidence, or at lea

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Soon after, Andrew and Wilder arrived at the Martial Tower. They both stood on the sealed arena, about 30 feet apart, staring each other down with cold, sharp eyes. The massive chamber was specially built for Martial Saints to train in, its greatest feature being its durability. No matter how intense the battle, not even a Martial Saint's full strength could damage it. Wilder had chosen this place for that very reason. Though he was a martial emperor, even someone like him could not afford to unleash his power carelessly in public, as harming civilians carried severe consequences. In this era, martial artists might have held a special status. Still, if they broke the law, the military's heavy artillery and secret divisions, such as the Ironhold Division of Chetvine, would not hesitate to bring them down. Inside the military headquarters, Luna was in shock when she heard that Andrew was facing Wilder in the Martial Tower. "Mr. Turman, why did you even agree to let Mr. Murphy

Chapter 2483

Philip fell silent for a moment before letting out a sigh. He said, "You're right. The number of royal seats is fixed. In Holtrien, our families have always maintained rankings and classes, a tradition that stretches back for centuries. But only a few ever make it to the royal level. "Originally, things were as you said. If you were strong enough, your power alone determined your rank, your status, and your influence. But ever since Mr. Vazquez came into play, treating the entire world like his personal chessboard, everything changed." He explained, "He personally redefined the number of royal families allowed to exist. Now, the major houses have reached their limits. Every peak is already occupied, every territory already claimed. "So if the Cunningham family wants to rise any higher, their only path is to push someone else off the top and take their place. And unfortunately, the Lloyd family is the unlucky one they've chosen to target." Luna's voice grew firm. "But don't you

Chapter 2484

Andrew struck three times in a row. Each palm hit carried the full force of the Inferno Strike, crashing down with blinding intensity against Wilder's head. However, it was useless; he was just a fraction away from actually landing a hit on Wilder's body. At that moment, Wilder's power as a martial emperor fully erupted. The energy shielding his body formed a shimmering barrier, like a solid wall of light. No matter how hard Andrew attacked, that seemingly thin layer of force refused to break. It was as unshakable as iron. "I once fought your father, Reginald. He only struck me once, and I was already coughing up blood, completely defeated. At that time, I was already a Martial Saint, nothing special in Chetvine, perhaps. Yet, among the Northern Martial Union, I was a legend," Wilder said coldly, lifting his gaze without a trace of emotion. He stared up at Andrew, who was poised in midair, his hand glowing with deadly energy. "That was when I realized how far apart Reginald an

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The next moment, Luna's voice came, a little tense. "Andrew, don't worry, Ms. Lloyd and I won't stand by and do nothing." Only then did Andrew relax, realizing Luna had run off to fetch Sheena. "Sheena, Ms. Phelan, this is nothing for you to get involved in," Andrew said after a deep breath, his voice steady. Then, he looked back at Wilder. "Mr. Murphy Senior, strike when you're ready. Every grievance has its cause, every debt its debtor. So, let's settle this between us. You can be sure I won't let the rest of the Murphy family get dragged into this. I was not about to harm the innocent." Wilder's eyes flared red. "At first, I only intended to kill you to avenge Benny. But now, I want you to live a life worse than death. That madwoman, Sheena, had to come and aim at my family, so since you're both related, don't expect mercy." With that, he roared and blurred forward, leaving afterimages in his wake as he charged Andrew. Andrew barely raised a hand before a tidal force sla

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Sheena could not help laughing. "Why not? If that brat's lucky enough to have you like him, that's a blessing for him. Why not just tell him?" Luna's eyes dimmed as she shook her head. "Because it's one-sided. I like him, but that doesn't mean he has feelings for me. I've tried to find out, again and again, but lately, I've just felt… tired. I realized that I never really understood Andrew. Slowly, I stopped being able to read him at all. "It feels like he's become a familiar stranger. I still care for him, but he's becoming increasingly hard to understand, and that scares me. I'm afraid of losing him, afraid of being rejected, afraid of getting hurt. So please, don't tell him anything." Sheena nodded, agreeing for now. Then, she asked, "If you're so afraid of losing and getting hurt, then why tell me?" Luna exhaled, a self-mocking smile tugging at her lips. "Because I've been holding it in for so long. I never had the courage to say it out loud. But now, if Mr. Murphy Senior k