If anyone wanted to know what could level a building the fastest, the answer was simple, a fight between grandmasters or anyone above that level.The Lorel family estate in Sacramento, built over decades with enormous wealth and care, was collapsing piece by piece under the shockwaves of Hudson and Hanes’ battle.On the outer perimeter, members of the Shekat Sect had already arrived. They sealed off the entire property, blocking roads and preventing anyone from getting close. No photos. No videos. No curious onlookers.Some things were never meant for the public to see.As time passed, the intensity of the fight finally began to slow.After one final thunderous collision, Hudson and Hanes separated.Hudson staggered back several steps.His clothes were torn to shreds, hanging off him like a beggar’s rags. Blood stained the corner of his mouth. There was a deep, bloody hole through his shoulder and another in his abdomen.Yet his eyes were bright. It had been a long time since he’d had

The Lorel family was no minor household.Even though the Eonhy Gate had sealed off the estate and scrubbed the internet clean of any mention of what happened, that only worked on the general public. News like this couldn’t be buried completely.California’s martial arts circles weren’t small. Especially in San Francisco, where influential families had built quiet networks over decades. Each family had its own channels, its own informants, its own ways of uncovering secrets.The battle at the Lorel estate in Sacramento had been massive. The shockwaves alone had drawn attention from neighboring properties. Too many people had felt it. Too many had seen something.Soon, speculation spread through the upper circles.Last Updated : 2026-02-28

“Who are they?” Hudson asked.Nathan hesitated. “I… I don’t know their background. They didn’t explain much. Just said they’re here to see you. Two women.”Hudson frowned slightly.He didn’t know many women in the City. And for someone to come straight to his door and ask for him by name, it was unusual.Curiosity flickered in his eyes.Outside the gates of Blue Tiger Villa, two young women stood waiting.Both were striking, each with a presence and beauty that rivaled Ivory’s.One wore a long black dress. The other, a flowing white one.“Hyan… do you think he’ll agree to see us?” Kien asked quietly, anxiety written all over her face.Hyan, though worried herself, kept her tone steady. “With the old gentleman’s letter, it shouldn’t be a problem.”They were still speaking in low voices when the gates opened.Hudson stepped out with Ivory, Taron, and Nathan behind him.He glanced at the two women.He didn’t recognize either of them. His brows drew together slightly.“You’re looking for

Women were often seen as the disadvantaged side.For most of his life, Hudson had never been particularly good at being ruthless toward them. That restraint was one of the reasons the Lorel family hadn’t been completely wiped out back then.After a brief moment of consideration, he decided not to pursue the matter with Kien any further. She was arrogant and self-righteous, but she hadn’t crossed his true line.Still, he set one boundary for himself.If there was a next time, she would learn the hard way that strength should come from personal ability, not from hiding behind the power of her family.Because of the earlier clash in the car, the atmosphere during the flight north to Monterey, California remained tense. After landing and getting into another car toward the Garcia family’s estate, Kien ignored Hudson completely. Hudson, in turn, had no intention of speaking to her.Only Hyan kept trying to lighten the mood, bringing up topic after topic so the silence wouldn’t feel suffoca

The higher a person’s status, the harder it was for them to accept humiliation.Looking at Hudson’s relaxed, almost provoking expression, Carlo snorted coldly.“Don’t worry,” he said. “Except for these two beautiful ladies, everyone else here is dying tonight.”His eyes hardened as he pointed at Hudson.“You’re next.”He paused for a moment, then added mockingly, “But if you’re in a hurry to die, I can send you on your way first.”With a wave of his hand, the fighters Carlo had brought from the Cartel family immediately moved forward, surrounding the three of them.“Hudson, what do we do?” Hyan asked anxiously.At this point, she was completely at a loss. Her only remaining hope was Hudson.On one hand, she had already heard that he wasn’t an ordinary person. On the other hand, she knew very well that neither she nor Kien could fight these men. The only possible chance they had rested on Hudson, whose real strength was still unknown to her.Hudson looked completely calm.“Relax,” he s