2026-11-01 07:00:10"Nick, what are you doing here?"
The members of the Ashbourne family all turned to stare at Nick Crane in surprise. Why wasn't he resting back at the Ashbourne Estate? What had brought him all the way to the Goldwyn family's gates?"Lord Ashbourne!" Nick smiled and clasped his hands in greeting, his tone respectful but edged with urgency. "I was hoping you would do me this courtesy and hand Lord Goldwyn over to me."Gordon Ashbourne waved a hand, still smiling. "A small matter.
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Nick Crane carefully examined the changes within his core and discovered that his inner force capacity had doubled compared to before. His consumption of inner force during combat was now enormous. If his core's internal reservoir couldn't keep pace, serious problems could arise. Seeing these physical improvements, he breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there was progress, that was what mattered.He rubbed his fingertips together lightly. A small cluster of lightning sparks flickered to life in his palm, the electricity causing him no harm whatsoever. At his current level, this was the extent to which he could manifest the lightning sparks. To break through further and achieve the massive sphere of lightning that had surrounded Damon Ashford that day, he would probably need to reach the Warlord Ascendant tier.With that thought, he felt at peace. When it came to Martial Warrior cultivation, there was absolutely no room for carelessness regarding one's foundation. Damon A
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The banquet came to an end. The younger members of the Ashbourne family noticed Nick Crane had already left the hall, and disappointment settled over them like a chill.Iris Ashbourne had drunk quite a bit. Her cheeks were flushed, the wine painting her face a delicate shade of red that lingered even as the servants began clearing away the dishes.Gordon Ashbourne offered what comfort he could. "A young man like Nick... how could someone like that ever live under another's roof?" He shook his head slowly, his tone pragmatic rather than bitter. "We shouldn't keep dwelling on it."Elder Benedict stepped in to smooth things over. Even he hadn't expected Nick to refuse so decisively, so completely. This was the Ashbourne family they were talking about. With the Goldwyn family no longer standing in their way, the Ashbournes would soon become one of the most powerful families across the Northern Territories. Faced with such an opportunity, most would have leaped at the chan
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Gordon Ashbourne clapped a hand on Nick Crane's shoulder."Nick, we owe you a tremendous debt this time.""Without you, who knows how long the feud between us and the Goldwyn family would have dragged on.""Now that you've helped us eliminate such a massive problem, you're a hero to the Ashbourne family today."Nick smiled faintly. "I was investigating matters in the Northern Territories. The Ashbournes helped me plenty along the way." Inside, Gordon's emotions surged. The rivalry between the two great families of the Northern Territories had finally ended, once and for all.From this day forward, the Ashbournes would naturally take control of this vast northern land. Before long, the Ashbourne name would resound throughout the Northern Territories.At the same time, it would serve as a warning to all those smaller families harboring ambitions. If the Ashbournes could wipe out the Goldwyn family, the other minor clans would be even easier to handle.
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"Nick, what are you doing here?"The members of the Ashbourne family all turned to stare at Nick Crane in surprise. Why wasn't he resting back at the Ashbourne Estate? What had brought him all the way to the Goldwyn family's gates?"Lord Ashbourne!" Nick smiled and clasped his hands in greeting, his tone respectful but edged with urgency. "I was hoping you would do me this courtesy and hand Lord Goldwyn over to me."Gordon Ashbourne waved a hand, still smiling. "A small matter. He's yours.""Thank you." Nick cupped his fists in gratitude, and relief flickered across his face.Gordon turned to the assembled martial warriors of his family, his voice dropping into something cold and sharp. "Ashbourne family, hear my command. Today we exterminate the Goldwyn bloodline. Leave no one alive."Cold sweat broke out across every inch of Lord Goldwyn's body. His mouth opened, and for a moment he seemed about to protest, to beg. In the end no words came out. He had
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Nick Crane carried Iris Ashbourne on his back as she urged him to go faster, pushing through the forest with determined speed.Before long, they caught up with the main body of the Ashbourne family forces.This time, not a single Warlord Saint from the Ashbourne family had fallen. At worst, a few had sustained serious injuries, but they were all alive. That was what mattered.Outside the Thousand Arrows Forest, Gordon Ashbourne waited with mounting anxiety. He had no idea what had transpired inside. The uncertainty gnawed at him, each passing minute stretching longer than the last."Patriarch, please don't worry yourself," one of his subordinates said, trying to offer reassurance. "The young miss and the others are blessed. Nothing will happen to them."Gordon could only nod at his subordinate's words, though his expression remained tight with concern."With Elder Benedict there, I'm not too worried about the dangers of the forest itself." He paused, hi
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Iris Ashbourne felt a wave of relief wash over her.She'd been far too impulsive just moments ago. She'd nearly forgotten that Roderick Lawson was, at the very least, a Warlord Saint tier powerhouse. For her, a mere Warlord, to think she could end his life was nothing short of wishful thinking. If Nick Crane hadn't been there, Roderick would have successfully ambushed her by now.She patted her chest forcefully, her heart still racing."Nick, you saved me again." Her voice carried a teasing lilt as she added, "At this rate, I'll have no choice but to pledge myself to you!"Nick knew she was joking. He smiled faintly but didn't bother responding.Elder Corbin was in dire straits now. He coughed violently, blood splattering from his mouth in thick, dark pools. Elder Benedict had no intention of sparing him. For Nick's safety, he had no choice but to finish this."Forgive me," Elder Benedict said quietly.Elder Corbin showed no fear whatsoever. "If yo
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