All Chapters of Rising from the Ashes: Chapter 1981
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Chapter 1981
"That little bastard needs to die!" Maurice finally exploded, unable to contain his rage any longer as he shot to his feet with a thunderous roar. He slammed his palm down with such force that boiling waves of energy erupted outward, sending the two Shadow Division operatives flying backward as blood sprayed from their mouths. The desk in front of him shattered into pieces. Scarlett's lips moved, her face turning pale. "Dad, you… should calm down. This isn't the time to lose your temper." Maurice snapped, "How could I not be angry? That bastard has already killed two of the Driscoll family's top men. Even if I skin him alive, it still won't make up for our loss." Scarlett's voice dripped with hatred. "At this point, it's him or us. But that bastard is strong. To kill him, we'll need a martial saint on our side." Maurice forced himself to rein in his fury and said in a low voice, "You two, get out and tell Franklin to come see me." The two Shadow Division men, relieved t
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Chapter 1982
Maurice sneered coldly. "You don't just love money, you love beautiful women and expensive entertainment too. Honestly, for a so-called monk, you play dirtier than most men I know. I won't say more, but Franklin, I know exactly what kind of man you are." Franklin's face did not even twitch as he shamelessly replied, "Solmortal remains in my heart despite my sins. As long as I keep Solmortal in my thoughts, then drinking, gambling, and chasing women are all just small matters. It's all part of my spiritual practice." Maurice let out a cold snort. "Whether you're truly religious or just putting on an act, I don't really care. Andrew has declared war on the Driscoll family, and he's already killed two of our top people. I absolutely will not tolerate him staying alive any longer. So, it's time for you to take him out." Maurice's tone left no room for argument. Franklin shook his head firmly. "Sorry, but the payment the Driscoll family gave me has already been used up. You want m
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Chapter 1983
Scarlett mumbled, "I'm not sure if I should say this." Maurice snorted. "What's there to hesitate about? Just spit it out." Scarlett still looked uneasy. "Victoria said that before Mia married into the Driscoll family, she was actually Franklin's junior." Maurice nodded matter-of-factly. "That's right. Mia and Franklin were indeed senior and junior. That's also why that bald bastard agreed to work with the Driscoll family to plot against Victoria and Andrew." Scarlett hesitated again. "Dad, that's not what I really wanted to tell you. I-It's something else." Maurice's tone grew impatient. "I told you to speak plainly, so stop stalling." Scarlett took a deep breath and stopped holding back. "When Victoria mentioned that Mia was Franklin's junior, she also said that they had a relationship. She claimed Franklin arranged for her to marry into our family." Suddenly, she stopped speaking because she noticed Maurice's face had gone pitch black with rage. Nonetheless, Maurice
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Chapter 1984
Maurice's view of Franklin, once full of admiration, had shifted over the years. First to equality, then to thinking he was nothing special, and now to outright disdain. He was no longer that naive rich scion from years ago. Back then, as the proud heir of the Driscoll family, Maurice roamed the martial world and fell for Mia, a beautiful woman with exceptional skills. At the time, Mia, dressed in flowing white, was seen as the perfect match for Franklin. He was handsome, talented, and admired by all. Yet Maurice, with the Driscoll family's wealth and influence, managed to win her over, defeating Franklin in a way only money and status could. Maurice had felt pretty smug about it back then, thinking to himself that even though Franklin was handsome and incredibly skilled in martial arts, Mia had still ended up in Maurice's hands. Franklin might have been impressive, but Maurice believed he was the greater man. With Scarlett's revelation, he finally understood the bitter trut
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Chapter 1985
In another annex of the Driscoll residence, Mia stormed in with a dark expression. "Mia, what's wrong? You look furious," Franklin asked with a smile. This part of the estate was her personal territory, taking up nearly a third of the Driscoll family's grounds. As Maurice's wife and the second lady of the house, Mia had enjoyed endless favor and privilege. "Franklin, we might have a serious problem. Maurice is probably getting suspicious about our relationship," she said coldly, giving him a meaningful glance. Franklin's expression didn't change as he raised his palm in a gesture that made him look like some enlightened holy man. He said calmly, "We've always just had a normal senior-junior relationship. You're now married to Maurice and have given him a top-tier genius heir, so I don't think he really cares what kind of relationship we have." Mia snapped irritably. "Franklin, there's nobody else here, so drop the holy act already! Put away that holier-than-thou routine.
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Chapter 1986
Franklin hissed with venom. "But I seriously underestimated that damn that bitch Victoria! All these years, I've been lurking in the shadows while she appeared to be living quietly. To think that she's actually become even more vicious and dangerous than before…" He added, "This move of hers was like pulling the rug out from under us. She managed to push you, me, and Joe right into the eye of the storm all at once." Mia screamed like a woman possessed. "I told you years ago to kill that bitch, but you wouldn't listen. You were completely mesmerized by her! And for what? She never even wanted you. "Now she wants both me and Joe dead. Franklin, bring back the ruthless spirit you had when you ruled the martial world. Make sure she's gone for good." Franklin sneered. "Don't worry. Victoria's martial skills are finished. She's weak now and can't stir up trouble anymore. Maurice wants me to help Scarlett, using her as bait to lure Andrew in. "He thinks he can use me as his muscl
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Chapter 1987
Night had fallen, and the darkness was thick as ink. A large group of black-clad figures silently infiltrated The Sovereign Residences, moving without making a sound. Their gleaming white blades flashed ominously in the darkness as they advanced. At the main gate of The Sovereign Residences, two martial arts guards stood in the security booth. Their faces were pale, but they managed to stay relatively calm. The black-clad assassins had completely ignored them and headed straight for the peak of The Sovereign Residences complex, so they had not been targeted for elimination. The younger guard, Martin Burton, was trembling as he whispered, "Sir, should we send up a signal?" The older guard, Fred Stewart, shook his head firmly. "Don't do anything stupid." Martin looked confused. "But there are so many killers. They're obviously planning to go on a massive killing spree here at The Sovereign Residences!" Fred watched as the group of assassins disappeared into the distance, t
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Chapter 1988
The remaining operatives quickly regrouped and rushed up to the second floor to help their comrades. This distraction gave Aspen on the third floor the perfect opportunity to make her move. Her fighting style was pure assassin. She specialized in stealth, striking fast and precisely with the goal of killing in one blow. Her dagger flashed through the darkness and instantly claimed a life. The dozen or so Shadow Division members who were heading down to the second floor were all shocked by the sudden attack. Some rushed to help their fallen comrade while others roared in anger and launched a furious assault on Aspen. However, Aspen was incredibly fast and knew every inch of Serenity Villa like the back of her hand. Within moments, she had slipped away from her pursuers and vanished into the shadows. In just a few moves, she shook off her pursuers and struck again, taking down several more. Unlike Francesca and Lauren, Aspen was no newcomer with a soft heart. Killing didn't bothe
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Chapter 1989
Nonetheless, Lauren was still a rookie. Dixon let out a cold laugh and picked up his pace, meeting her speed with his own. Within just a few exchanges, Lauren was already struggling, barely avoiding disaster several times. Less than 100 yards away from Serenity Villa, there was an artificial forest. Andrew, Tiana, Eric, Dylan, and Natasha were all standing at the edge of the tree line, watching the battle unfold. Even though the area was pitch-black, Andrew could see and sense exactly what was happening inside the villa, including the number of people, their movements, and their intent. Tiana slowly unclenched her fists, glancing at Andrew with genuine respect. "Andy, you were right to insist on this. Lauren really is holding her own! Sure, that bastard is bullying her with his higher rank, but Lauren is handling it like a natural." Andrew smiled. "Fran and Aspen are doing just as well. All three of them already had a solid martial foundation, and a damn good one at that."
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Chapter 1990
Andrew shook his head with a grin. "You're giving me too much credit. Do you know how much sweat and money it took to build this body of mine through external training? "To be honest, when I was a kid, they threw me into a pit with wild beasts, and I had to fight my way out. Either I toughened up, or I died. You call that easy? I can't exactly put Fran through that, can I?" Eric chuckled but said nothing. External arts were hard enough, but Andrew's were downright monstrous. He thought maybe they really were forged through battling animals. If that was true, Eric figured this skill was not worth learning. After all, he had been raised by Jerome and pampered despite being an adopted son. He had never endured such hardship. Natasha spoke up, her tone worried. "Darling, Lauren and the others have held out long enough. The Driscoll family's Shadow Division isn't a bunch of amateurs. If this goes on much longer, something could go wrong." Andrew's voice was calm. "Give them thre
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