Meanwhile, Zhou Ming lay on the floor, his body crushed, his breath gasping. Blood flowed from his mouth, his left arm broken, his ribs cracked.But what frightened him most wasn't his pain, but the artifact on the table.The light within was growing dimmer. And in less than a minute, that light would go out completely.Zhou Ming looked at Lein standing in the middle of the room with a gaze full of deep fear.This man... was still standing. Even after everything they did. Even after using their best techniques. Even after six of them attacked with everything they had.Lein Ashford... was still standing.And what was more terrifying... he hadn't even released a single one of his techniques. Only white spiritual energy flowing in his body.Zhou Ming felt cold sweat flowing down his forehead."If he's this strong with half his strength... how strong is he really?"He looked at the artifact on the table again. That light was almost completely out. Only forty seconds left.And when that ha

Every movement was painful, every push felt like fire, but he kept moving.Slowly, very slowly, he got up.First to a sitting position.Then to a kneeling position.Then finally... standing.His legs trembled, almost unable to support his body weight. But at least, he was standing.Lein looked at the destroyed mansion in the distance, his eyes blazing with determination."After I become stronger... after I prepare everything thoroughly... I will return. I will destroy the Anthony Family completely. And if they run away... I will keep chasing them, even to hell itself! This revenge must be paid, no matter what happens!"With unsteady steps, Lein began walking.Leaving the crater. Leaving the destroyed mansion. Leaving the place where he almost died.Every step was painful. Every movement felt like his bones would break again.But he kept walking. Into the darkness of night. Toward safety.---Meanwhile, inside the destroyed mansion, Zhou Ming lay on the floor with gasping breath.His b

One hour earlier.Celine Morgan stood on the balcony of her hotel suite room, looking at the view of Corholt City at night.City lights shone beautifully, the night breeze blew gently, bringing calming coolness.But she couldn't enjoy it fully. Not from behind the window glass. Not from inside the golden cage called a five-star hotel.She sighed long, then turned to look inside the room.Her manager, Sarah, was busy talking on the phone, arranging tomorrow's schedule. Two bodyguards stood outside the suite door, as usual.Full schedule. Tight supervision. No room to breathe.Celine smiled thinly, bitterly."This... isn't a vacation. This is work. As usual."She walked slowly toward her bedroom, closing the door gently.Inside the room, she opened the closet, taking out a small sports bag. From the drawer, she took out a black hoodie, baseball cap, mask, jeans, and plain t-shirt. She had prepared everything since this afternoon.Carefully, she put everything into the bag. Then she chan

The punches and kicks from those five thugs launched toward Lein with full force.But to Lein...They moved too slowly. Like slow motion. Like children trying to hit an adult.Lein stood in place, not moving an inch, looking at the five thugs attacking with everything they had with a... bored gaze.That big man swung his fist toward Lein's face with full force, his face full of anger."DIE!"That fist launched fast—at least by ordinary human standards. But Lein just tilted his head slightly to the side.The fist missed, passing his ear by one centimeter.WHOOSH.That big man's eyes widened, shocked."Wh-what—"BAM!Lein's fist struck his stomach at invisible speed. The man's eyes bulged, his mouth opened wide, saliva coming out of his mouth."GUAAHHH!"His body curved forward, his breath lost instantly.Then Lein pulled back his fist, and with a casual movement, he slapped the man's face with the back of his hand.SLAP!A slap that sounded like thunder.That big man's head was thrown

Lein who had faced hundreds of battles, faced thousands of enemies, could of course control his emotions well.So even though his face was red like a tomato a few seconds ago, he immediately showed his usual flat face. His red face instantly disappeared, as if it had never existed.Then after he truly returned to his calmness, he said in a flat tone, "Celine Morgan, what are you doing here? You're a famous actress, but walking alone in a dangerous area like this?"Hearing that, Celine finally understood why Lein's words stopped suddenly earlier. He recognized me.Celine smiled slightly, then replied, "Ah... I just wanted to enjoy some time alone. But who would have thought those thugs would follow me? My luck is really bad. But fortunately you helped me, thank you very much.""No problem," Lein answered briefly.After saying that, Lein then crouched down, looking at Celine's torn jeans showing a wound on her knee. Without saying anything, he extended his hand, channeling spiritual ene