. . When Mr. Davis led Silas Katz and the rest of the gold card officials to Mark’s office, a collective sense of curiosity was evident on people’s faces. The air was thick with unspoken questions. Why was Silas Katz, a man of such formidable reputation, after Mark? What could have prompted such an unexpected visit? The tension in the department was palpable as all the workers tried to piece together what was happening. None of them could tear their eyes away from Silas Katz, hoping to find some answers in his actions or expressions. When the door to Mark’s office finally swung open, it revealed Landon, Mark, Clarissa, and Cuban inside. But what no one expected—what left everyone completely stunned—was that Silas Katz, the powerful and influential figure they all knew, would bow toward Landon. The sight was shocking, to say the least. Even Clarissa, Mark, and Cuban were left speechless, unable to comprehend what they were witnessing. ‘Why is the all-powerful Silas Katz bowing t

. . Just as a figurative bazooka struck within the department of Grey Group, another exploded throughout the entire region of Autumnvale. The shockwaves reverberated far and wide, unsettling everyone from the highest echelons of society to the common folk on the streets. After the humiliating defeat of George Anderson and the complete decimation of the Megatron military base, a powerful institution once considered indomitable, the citizens of Autumnvale began to question the true strength of the Anderson family. The Andersons had long been one of the most feared and respected families in the entire region. One of the main reasons for this fear was George Anderson himself, the patriarch of the family, who was renowned as a peak Divine Slayer Martial Artist—a title that struck fear into the hearts of many. To add to his fearsome reputation, George also commanded Megatron, a military base that was not only well-equipped with advanced weaponry, including war tanks, but also housed a for

. . "Dad," Hendrix said with a confident grin, "this Landon must be incredibly strong. I can’t wait to face him in battle." Just as Hendrix let out those words in excitement, his attention was suddenly seized by a booming voice that echoed through the room. The sound was so powerful that everyone in the room heard it clearly, and along with it came the overwhelming sensation of a very strong and formidable aura. “Greetings, citizens of Autumnvale, and citizens of the entire world! I am Golden Zeus, a messenger sent here by the Martial Arts Alliance to inform the world that the Deadly Path to the South will commence right here in Autumnvale in seven days!" The moment Hendrix, Carolyn, and George heard the proclamation, their expressions all changed dramatically. It was as if the weight of the message sank into each of them at once, altering the atmosphere in the room. A wide, almost predatory smile spread across Hendrix’s face as he absorbed the announcement. “Looks like I'll be

. . When the crowd heard Landon’s reply, they were all completely taken aback. After Flynn introduced himself, everyone had expected Landon to apologize immediately, as that would have been the logical response when faced with someone of Flynn’s status. However, what happened was the exact opposite. Not only did Landon refuse to apologize, but he even went so far as to rebuke Flynn! The audacity of this act left the onlookers in utter disbelief. What could this mean? To them, it was obvious: Landon was destined for a severe punishment. Perhaps, had Landon apologized for not recognizing Flynn, he might have received a lighter sentence. Maybe, just maybe, he would have been spared some of the consequences. But instead, he had chosen to rebuke Flynn, and that meant one thing—he would be made an example of. Flynn would use him as a scapegoat, a public lesson to show others what happened when someone dared to disrespect him. Even Aurora, standing beside Landon, felt her heart sink. Fear

..“Senior Flynn!” The expressions of Flynn’s three lackeys turned into one of utter despair as they saw their senior in the same humiliating position, just like the last time. Flynn, their powerful leader, was once again laid low in the most embarrassing way possible, his defeat echoing through the stunned silence of the room.The crowd was in even more shock this time. It was Flynn who had launched the attack, and yet, just like before, he was the one who ended up suffering the consequences. The first time, they had reasoned that perhaps Flynn hadn’t taken his opponent, the young man standing so confidently, very seriously. That might have explained why he had landed in such a pitiful state. However, this time, Flynn had clearly signaled that he was getting serious, fully unleashing his strength, and yet he still met the same fate. Didn’t this imply that the young man, Landon, was far stronger than Flynn? How else could they explain such a baffling situation?Even more astonishing