2025-03-14 16:42:01On the other side, a Rolls-Royce glided into the estate, drawing envious gasps from pedestrians who marveled at the limited-edition luxury car. Inside, Elara, the wealthiest person in Dominus City and one of Kai’s most trusted allies, respectfully reported tonight’s agenda.
“Master, the banquet will be held promptly at 9 PM. All the bosses working for the Orion Group in Dominus City are eager to meet you,” she said.
Kai smirked, his lips curling with anticipation. He, too, was looking forward to the evening’s event. But before that, there was a pressing issue to take care of.
“Stop in front of the Sky Hall,” Kai’s deep voice rumbled, his eyes gleaming with a mischievous light.
If someone wanted to stir things up at the wedding, then why not give them a show they would never forget?
As Kai stepped down, he heard a familiar voice, dripping with smug satisfaction.
“Well, look what the wind dragged in.”
Kai didn’t even need to turn. The stench of arrogance said it all.
Reginald Thompson strolled out, champagne in hand, flashing his trademark fake smile. “Didn’t think you’d show your face here, Blackwood. I figured you’d be too ashamed.
“What are you doing here?” His tone was laced with amusement. “Don’t tell me you’re here to beg for scraps?”
“Or maybe...” He leaned in slightly. “You still can’t let go of Astrid? You poor thing. Showing up at her wedding like some desperate stray, hoping for what? Closure?”
Kai smirked. It seemed he didn’t need to put on a show after all. The supporting actor was already in position, and everything was falling perfectly into place.
Kai deliberately let a look of contempt flash across his face as he fixed his gaze on Reginald. "Quit your delusions. Just one more glance at you two and I’ll be sick to my stomach."
Reginald fell right into the trap!
His temper flared instantly. Kai was nothing—just a worthless, abandoned stray dog, and yet, he dared to act so boldly in front of him! Unforgivable!
Reginald’s eyes darkened as he fixed Kai with a murderous stare. "Is that so?" he sneered. "Then let me see if you’ll puke out your guts and heart."
"Guards!" He waved his hand, and in an instant, dozens of muscle-bound men appeared, their eyes cold and threatening, all focused on Kai.
"Here we go again", Kai stepped forward, radiating an aura of danger. "Reginald, if I step inside, your wedding is over!"
The confidence in those words unsettled Reginald, and at the same time, stirred a surge of blood to his head, “Big words, Blackwood.”
Kai didn’t even blink. “Then let’s see.” With that, he strode boldly toward the banquet hall.
"Keep an eye on him," Reginald hissed, his tone low and venomous. "If he dares stir trouble..." His smile twisted into something dark and malevolent, a grin so chilling it made the hairs on the bodyguards' necks stand on end.
The moment Kai stepped in, his eyes immediately landed on the massive crystal sculpture at the center, with a crowd gathered around it. Right in front of the sculpture stood Astrid, holding a champagne flute, her face radiating smug satisfaction.
The sharp sound of clinking glasses echoed, and the crowd of sycophantic guests began to cheer, "To Elara! To her special wedding gift!"
"Astrid, tell us more about Elara. We’re all so intrigued by this self-made queen of business.”
"Yes, the last time I heard her name, it was as she rang the bell at Nasdaq—she truly stole the spotlight."
"Well," Astrid replied with a coy smile, "it’s mostly thanks to my husband, Reginald."
"They’re great friends. Elara holds this wedding in such high regard that she had this crystal sculpture custom-made just for us."
"May our marriage be as clear and transparent as crystal," she added, her voice laced with satisfaction.
Kai’s jaw ticked.
What a joke.
Elara was his grandfather's most loyal and capable subordinate; he knew everything about her.
She would never recognize someone as hypocritical as Reginald, nor would she ever waste a gift on two adulterers celebrating their marriage.
Kai’s gaze swept over the so-called sculpture.
It was nothing more than an overpriced piece of junk, probably dug up from a gallery clearance bin. Yet here they were, basking in the false glow of stolen glory. It was all just a pathetic, self-made farce.
"You bastard! You actually had the guts to show up at the wedding?" A sharp voice cut through the air.
Kai turned to see Sage striding toward him, flanked by a crew of bodyguards. From a distance, it looked like a pack of muscleheads walking a bulldog.
"See these guys?" Sage bragged. "My future brother-in-law, Mr. Reginald, sent them just for me."
"You might’ve taken me down once, but can you handle all of them?"
Sage smirked smugly as the bodyguards sized up Kai’s lean frame, cracking their knuckles.
They were expecting a real fight—not some polite college kid who looked like he still held doors open for strangers.
Just one flick of a finger and this poor kid would be in a full body cast. Pathetic.
"What’s going on here?" A cold, clear voice rang out. The room quieted.
Kai turned to see a woman standing a few feet away. Tall. Poised. Eyes sharp as if they could peel through a man’s soul.
She wasn't looking at him...she was glaring at Sage.
"You're at a wedding," she said, her voice cold. "Not a street fight!"
"Well said, Abigail. But do you even know who you're defending?" Sage said with a sneer.
"Of course," Abigail replied, turning to face Kai. "Astrid’s ex-fiancé—Kai. I’ve heard plenty about you."
She extended her hand, clearly offering a friendly gesture.
Kai raised a brow. Interesting. This woman actually covered for him.
But before Kai could respond, Sage cut in.
“I thought you had standards, Abigail.”
“And I thought you had manners.” Abigail shot back
“Come on . Don’t act high and mighty." Sage scoffed.
"You’re still single, aren’t you? And I heard you are going to be a slut soon base on the news I'm hearing, how about I fuck your little cunt first” Lowering his gaze, he lustfully groped Abigail’s ass.
“Or maybe you’re just picky?”
The bodyguards burst into lewd laughter, their eyes shamelessly glued to Abigail’s proud curves.
"Y-You... how dare you!" Abigail was stunned. The humiliation hit, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Shameless!" Kai grabbed Sage by the collar, eyes sharp and dangerous. "Apologize to her."
“B-Bastard, let go!” Sage choked, feet off the ground, but even struggling to breathe, he stayed arrogant—refusing to say sorry.
“Guess you didn’t learn your lesson.” Kai tightened his grip, ready to launch the pig like trash.
“Stop him! Now!” Sage shouted in panic as the bodyguards rushed in.
“WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?!”
The next moment, Astrid Laurent’s furious voice rang out.
All heads turned.
She stormed forward, face livid, eyes blazing as they landed on Kai.
"What the hell are you doing?!” She roared.
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535: Turning Behind
After a while of standing there watching the violent turbulence around the portal, Kai suddenly let out a slow breath and turned away from it.“We should head back,” he said calmly.Emily frowned slightly.“Back… where?” she asked.Kai did not even look at her immediately. His eyes were fixed on the empty land behind them, as if he could already see something moving within the darkness.“To confront what is coming from behind us,” he finally replied.He rolled his neck once, his joints giving soft cracking sounds.“Think about it carefully. By the time we finish dealing with whatever is approaching from that direction, whatever is inside the portal would have already stepped out. That way we won’t have to fight two enemies at the same time.”His tone was steady, cold and very practical.Emily’s eyes widened a little as she understood what he meant. Fighting two powerful enemies at once would be extremely dangerous. Even if they could survive, the risk of making a fatal mistake would b
534:Signs From Both Sides
Soon enough, they arrived at their usual waiting spot near the barrier.All three of them slowed down at the same time, turning their attention toward the distant portal. Violent turbulence continued to twist around it like a living storm. Dust, broken sand, and strands of chaotic spiritual energy were being dragged into the spinning force, creating a low humming sound that made the air feel tense and uncomfortable.They stood there quietly for a moment watching, waiting and frowning.The land around them had already grown darker. The wind was colder now, carrying a strange pressure that made even breathing feel slightly heavier. It was clear that something was coming. They just did not know what or when it would arrive.Kai let out a slow breath.Then he turned his head and looked at Abigail.“Are you close to a breakthrough?” he asked directly. “And will the crystals you got be enough?”Abigail hesitated for a short moment before shaking her head.“No,” she said honestly. “Not with
533: Uneasy Withdrawal
The two women stared at Kai in confusion.A moment ago they had been surrounded by endless waves of beasts, pushed to the point where even breathing felt heavy. And now… everything had simply stopped. The battlefield was quiet, the sand still and the air strangely calm as if nothing had happened.“What did you do?” Emily finally asked.Her voice carried both curiosity and slight disbelief. Abigail also looked at him closely, clearly waiting for an explanation.Kai shrugged like it was nothing important.“I just turned off the formation,” he said casually. “That thing was the engine behind the waves. Once it’s interrupted, the beasts stop spawning.”He stretched his shoulders slightly, then glanced toward the distant direction of the barrier where their temporary shelter stood.“We should head back now.”Both women frowned at once because there was urgency in his tone.Kai rarely sounded serious unless something was truly bothering him. Normally he would joke, complain, or make some an
532: Endless Waves of Pure Qi
Seeing the beasts charging straight at them, both ladies did not retreat.Instead, their lips curled into fierce grins.There was no fear in their eyes anymore. After everything they had been through in the forest, after battles that had nearly taken their lives, after being pushed again and again to the brink by Zora’s brutal training… This kind of fight no longer felt impossible. It felt familiar and also felt like survival.Abigail stepped forward first.Her sword flashed out of its sheath with a clean metallic ring as her figure blurred toward the incoming beasts. At the same time, Emily swung her whip forward, the sharp tip cutting through the wind with a loud crack.The clash began instantly.The beasts were fast, but the two women were faster. Abigail’s blade moved like flowing water, precise and ruthless. Each swing cut through bone and flesh without hesitation. Her sword intent surged faintly around her, making every strike heavier and deadlier than before.Emily fought diffe
531: Beneath the Silent Sand
After a long and chaotic chase filled with shouting, threats, and more than one near-fatal sword strike, Kai finally slowed down.He bent slightly, placing his hands on his knees as if catching his breath, though the faint smirk on his face made it obvious he was not truly exhausted. The girls arrived seconds later, both glaring at him with eyes that clearly promised future revenge.Kai straightened and pointed casually at the ground around them.“This,” he said calmly, “is where the energy feels strongest.”Emily blinked and even Abigail blinked too.They both turned slowly, scanning the barren surroundings again as if hoping they had somehow misunderstood him.The place looked… worse, like much worse.The land here was not only dry but almost dead. The sand was darker, tinged with a strange gray hue that seemed to absorb light rather than reflect it. The wind blew in uneven bursts, carrying faint whispers of chaotic spiritual fluctuations that made their skin prickle. Even breathi
530: The Art of Feeling, Not Absorbing
The two women nodded without arguing this time and slowly lowered themselves onto the dry, cracked ground. The air around them was restless, thin currents of chaotic spiritual energy moving like invisible waves across the barren land.Then closing their eyes, they began to circulate their Qi, instinctively trying to absorb the surrounding energy the way they always cultivated.It did not take long before both of them frowned.Their brows creased and their breathing became uneven as a strange heaviness pressed against their senses.After only a short moment, they opened their eyes again at almost the same time.“It’s too murky,” Emily said quietly, clearly unsettled. “The energy here feels mixed… like something is constantly disturbing it.”Abigail nodded once, her expression calm but slightly displeased. “It doesn’t flow naturally. It’s hard to refine.”Kai watched them for a few seconds and then he let out a long, tired sigh and slapped his own forehead.“If only you two had agreed t
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