The Johnstons were one of the families that made up the Ancient Four. These families were able to trace their lineage to the principal officials of the Prince of Orchid’s court a thousand years ago. Since antiquity, the Johnstons were a family that revolved around Martial Arts. Every member of the family was required to practice it. Unfortunately, talent was still the determining factor in how far one could go and how well one would perform in Martial Arts. As such, not every individual is able to rise to the top. The Emperor was one such person in their family. Despite his status and heritage as a Johnston, he did not have a mote of talent whatsoever. Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning were major officials that had been specifically brought up by the Johnstons. Throughout the years, the Johnstons scoured the world for particularly talented orphans in hopes of nurturing their talents from a young age and inducting them into the fold. However, only these four major officials be

At the Cadens… An elderly man and a young lady were playing chess. The elderly man, who looked to be in his 60s, wore a suit. The young lady looked like she was in her 20s. She wore a white dress and her head was adorned in a white tiara. Her smooth and fair skin contributed to the elegance of her fine facial features. It was almost as if she were an exquisitely carved statue of an immortal fairy that had been given life. “A lot happened last night.” The elderly man spoke in an off-hand tone as he contemplated his next move. “Mhm.” The young lady in white replied him quietly, “The Emperor, the head of the five commanders-in-chief was executed using the Blade of Justice and the one who carried out that judgement...” The young lady glanced at the elderly man. Seeing that his expression remained unchanged, she continued, “The one that carried out his judgement was James, the grandson of Thomas Caden.” “The Johnstons called me a moment ago. They informed me that they had capt

When she heard that James had been captured, Thea’s heart sank in her chest. She turned to Thomas, pleading with him for his help. Thomas sat on the sofa and rubbed his chin. He was deep in contemplation. After a while, he looked up again at Thea. Thea felt a shiver go down her spine as she was stared at by Thomas. Wearing a distrustful expression, Thea asked, “Wh-What are you looking at me for?” Thomas smiled slyly. “I have a plan.” “Huh? What plan?” “Give me a minute, please.” Thomas got up and left the room. Thea sat down on the sofa and waited patiently. After half an hour, Thomas returned with a human mask in his hand. “Come here, please.” Thea walked over to Thomas and looked at him apprehensively. Thomas swiftly attached the human mask to Thea’s face. Thea’s appearance suddenly changed drastically. When she stared at her reflection in a nearby mirror, Thea could see that her face had completely changed. However, Her facial features were just as refined as b

The Four Great Protectors of the God-King Palace clashed head-on against the Johnstons’ disciples. The Four Great Protectors were sent flying by the shockwave of the collision. After landing on the ground, they hurriedly took a few steps back. Meanwhile, Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning stood as if they were entirely unaffected. It was apparent that the Four Great Protectors were the weaker of the two parties. Thea narrowed her eyes. “Shall I interpret this as the Johnstons openly antagonizing the Cadens? If so, I’ll report this to my grandfather.” Wearing an unpleasant expression, Hades looked right at her. “Surely you jest, Ms. Maxine. For thousands of years, the Ancient Four have co-existed peacefully, and the Johnstons have always taken the teachings of our ancestors to heart. The same cannot be said of the Cadens, however. Not only did you create the God-King Palace, but you even killed a member of the Johnstons in cold blood. Do you truly wish to pick a fight against

In the Cadens’ courtyard… A group of people scrutinized an unconscious James. Tobias furrowed his brows and asked, “Who sent him here?” The guard said, “They were wearing a mask, so we couldn’t see their faces clearly. After leaving James in front of the gate, they simply left without a word.” At that moment, Maxine exclaimed in an alarmed voice, “Grandpa, I’ve just received news that the Johnstons are claiming that I went to the Johnstons’ headquarters along with men from the God-King Palace and took James away.” Tobias hissed in irritation, “Looks like someone is trying to pin this incident on the Cadens.” Maxine asked, “What should we do then? Should we save James?” A conflicted look formed on Tobias’ face. Then he responded flatly, “Although he’s no longer a Caden since his grandfather betrayed the family, the fact remains that Caden blood still runs through his veins. In any case, we should take him in for now.” A few guards walked over to James and carried him int