There were 1,500 members in total. They were split into two groups, left and right.But at this moment, only a little over fifty members of the Blue Tiger Crew stood on the left side. Everyone else had been directed to the right.Nathan already understood the purpose behind Hudson’s selection.Still, he hadn’t expected the results to be this harsh.These were men he had personally trained for years, men he had built from the ground up. Yet out of 1,500 people, only a little over fifty were deemed worthy of further use.Before the selection began, Nathan had thought that at worst, three or four hundred might qualify.But reality hit far harder than he imagined.Not even a fraction remained.The shock was so great that for a moment, Nathan even began doubting his own judgment.Hudson rolled his eyes and said casually,“A good army isn’t built on numbers, it’s built on quality.”“Follow the plan.”Nathan nodded, though his expression was strained.Because according to the plan…Everyone w

No matter how powerful his opponents were, Hudson had never been afraid. He never panicked, never lost control. He was always the one holding the initiative, the one who had the final say.But now, under Ivory’s steady gaze, he found it hard to keep that same composure. This wasn’t an enemy standing across from him. For the first time in a long while, he actually felt a little flustered.The atmosphere in the room grew tense.They looked at each other in silence. Realizing she might not speak first, Hudson finally broke it.“The enemies I’ll be facing next… they’re going to be extremely powerful,” he said seriously. “I don’t think the Lewis family needs to get involved at all. Didn’t you plan before to stay out of this kind of conflict?”“Your grandfather’s getting older. Don’t let him worry anymore.”Ivory rolled her eyes.“Hasn’t the situation changed?”“What you planned before and what you’re planning now are completely different.”“You’re allowed to change your decision, but the L

A heavy silence fell over the scene.No one dared to speak.Everyone could tell that the Ninth Elder was truly furious. They interacted with him often, but they had never seen him this angry before.Still, most of them assumed his anger came from the fact that Hudson had forced his way into the sect and then left unhindered. After all, that was a direct challenge to the authority of Shekat Sect.As for the “invitation” Hudson mentioned, some believed it might be true, but they never imagined it came from Rohaj himself.Yes, Hudson was extraordinary… but not extraordinary enough, in their minds, to warrant a personal invitation from an elder.If anything, they figured someone higher up, maybe the sect leader, had arranged it. And if that were the case, Hudson would’ve been formally welcomed, not barged in on his own.Romos, being the highest-ranking person present, saw that no one else dared speak. He stepped forward.“Grandpa Ninth… that kid is very strong. It’s not that we didn’t wan

“Kill him… and reclaim your warrior’s heart.”Hanes stared coldly at his grandson, Romos, his voice filled with ruthless determination.Romos slowly raised his head. His face was pale, his eyes full of despair and weakness.“He’s too strong… I can’t kill him.”“Hmph. Useless.”Hanes lifted his hand in anger as if to strike him, but after a brief pause, he lowered it again.What shocked him wasn’t Hudson’s strength.It was his grandson’s fragility.Romos had always been exceptionally talented. Among the younger generation, his martial ability stood near the top. Yet his mental foundation, the heart of a true warrior, was far too weak.All it took was one crushing defeat at Hudson’s hands, and his confidence had completely collapsed.Hanes hadn’t expected that.But after thinking about it, it also made sense.Romos had grown up in privilege.Because of his background within the Eonhy Sect, no one dared provoke him. No one dared injure him. He had never truly faced danger or humiliation.

Hudson and Julo both turned to look at Taron, puzzled.“I heard the young man is pretty skilled in medicine too?” Taron asked Hudson with a faint smile.“I’m decent,” Hudson replied with a nod.He looked Taron up and down before asking, “Are you injured somewhere, sir?”Hudson called him sir partly out of respect for his age, and partly because Taron hadn’t made things difficult for him while he was claiming items from the vault. Any past tension Hudson might’ve felt was gone now. If the man wanted treatment, Hudson was willing to hear him out.Taron gave a reluctant smile and nodded. “It’s an old injury. I just don’t know if you’d be able to treat it.”A fifth-rank grandmaster, even if he was only stationed as the keeper of the vault, was clearly someone with status inside the Eonhy Sect’s California branch. Building a connection with someone like that, or earning a favor from him, would only help Hudson moving forward within the organization.Hudson nodded again. “I can take a look.