Beneath the towering Mount Velikarc. There, Caelus was a force to be reckoned with.It was not about arrogance. Caelus genuinely believed in his unmatched power. Yet, such greatness came at a price that weighed heavily on him."I'm 96 now. For 66 years, I've tapped into the very essence of Mount Velikarc, seeking wisdom from the mountains and drawing lessons from the cosmos."And now, in my twilight years, I've crafted my magnum opus."Caelus laughed—it echoed across the vast landscape.Onlookers watched in awe as he gracefully ascended, each step taking him closer to the skies.A chilling breeze caught him, suspending him about 30 meters above."To rise with the wind, to soar without limits—that's the essence of the Order of the Elementalists!" he shouted.Everyone from the Southern Mystic Arts watched, their eyes gleaming with envy.Whether they practiced martial arts or the mystical—did they not dream of such grandeur, setting them apart from the mundane?In that moment, C

Faedra's warning was clear and strategic. The weakening Sullivans had to appear unyielding. Any sign of vulnerability could jeopardize the alliance, pushing the Sullivan family's resurgence further into an uncertain future. However, Zion responded with light-hearted dismissal. "We've got it covered."Zion knew he had to caution his daughter about Ashton.Firstly, there was the looming shadow of the old prince. If the old prince's anger, spurred by the Levin Family, turned toward the Lockwoods, Zion's military position would be at risk, and their entire family would face dire consequences.Then there was the Sullivan family. His daughter played a pivotal role in keeping ties with them and establishing connections with Norvanta Port County. If she grew too close to Ashton, it would surely unsettle the Sullivans.Amidst the cheerful banter, a striking figure entered the room. Kendra, dressed in a soft gray woolen coat, walked in gracefully and gave a curt nod to her parents."Kendra,

Alora's distraught face prompted Ashton to take her hand gently. "Enough. Both of you, stop. You two sit. I will cook."He shook his head, took Alora's groceries, and entered the small kitchen.Soon, a delicious aroma filled the air.He cooked well when Ashton and Alora were newlyweds.With Ashton out of the room, Alora said, "Miss Lockwood, we're back together now. So, what's your game here? Surely, the distinguished heiress of Royal Sealift Group would not stoop to being a mistress over a mere man?"Kendra paused. Then, she said, "I can give you half of the Royal Sealift Group's shares if you give me Ashton?"Alora's heart dropped.Such determination.The Royal Sealift Group's value was astronomical. Its future was even brighter with projects like the La Verdure Pill and the new Deep Sea Stone Extract. Half the shares would promise untold riches, enough to buy any man's heart.Alora had learned her lessons, and losing Ashton was not an option."I can't agree to that," she s

"Sienna!" Yvonne's voice echoed in the night.Blood streamed from Sienna's wound, but she remained standing. Thankfully, the dart did not hit her heart."I'm okay," she said, eyes darting to the shadowy figures.'This is bad,' she thought, heart pounding. 'How did they find us here in South Edren? Are we just cursed with bad luck, or are they that good?'"Our families have always minded our own business. Why are you suddenly so desperate to capture us?" Sienna said, regaining her composure swiftly.For all her brash words, slow thinking, and sheer arrogance, Sienna sure knew how to keep her cool under pressure."Ah, with Grandmaster Willows gone, Central South County's power play is heating up. Everyone's itching to be the top dog. And you're wondering why? Adorably naive," the leader, draped in a black scarf, said with a sneer.So they hailed from Central South County.Ashton pondered as he reclined in his chair.Before Wade's untimely demise, the Willows family ruled Central

Ashton stood in the doorway, his presence dominating the room.After Alora had abruptly ended their call, he had made his way straight to the top floor, catching the tail end of the chilling conversation.He had not anticipated that those folks would still have the guts to cause a ruckus, and even more so than before."You again?""Where's security? Who let him in?" Lainy snapped."Save your breath. The two guards at the entrance did not let me in, but they're out cold now." Ashton walked into the office. He stood next to Alora, observing the bright red mark on her face. "Who did this?"Alora bit her lip, staying silent. She never was one to snitch."I did that. Got a problem with that? Listen here, Levin, you might want to stop getting so full of yourself—"Slap!Before Miralda could finish her sentence, a slap silenced her.The sheer force behind Ashton's casual slap was something else. With one hit, her teeth shattered, her cheek ballooned, and she felt like she had just t