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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Chapter 760: No Use for Cowards
That single question did more damage than the pressure crushing the stage ever could.For several seconds, nobody among the rebellion’s core moved. Then one of the men closest to the front dropped to his knees. Another followed almost immediately, and within moments the same people who had been standing confidently behind their new leader were kneeling across the broken platform and the ground below it, all traces of arrogance gone. The change was almost embarrassing to watch. A few minutes earlier, they had been shouting about strength, succession and taking control of the wasteland. Now some were already bowing deeply enough that their foreheads touched the ground.“Lord Kai, wait.”“We can still be useful.”“This was a mistake.”“We were misled.”The excuses began coming one after another.Kai stood there without expression.One of the stronger elders among them hurriedly raised his head. “The invasion is coming. You said it yourself. You need fighters. Everyone here has cultivatio
Chapter 759: Choose How You Die
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Chapter 758: The Weight of the Real Monsters
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Chapter 757: The Dead Woman Speaks
The pressure did not remain without a source for long. From the far side of the assembly, a group of cultivators began moving through the crowd, and wherever they passed, people instinctively forced themselves aside despite the weight pressing down on them. There were not many of them, perhaps a dozen at most, but every single one carried enough strength to stand apart from the ordinary elders gathered in the wasteland. At their centre walked a broad-shouldered man dressed in dark robes, his face hard and his steps unhurried, as though the thousands of people struggling beneath his aura were already beneath his authority.Kai’s eyes narrowed slightly.So this was where the loose thread led.The group climbed onto the makeshift stage without asking permission. Allen tried to move, but the pressure immediately concentrated around him, forcing his body stiff before he could take more than a step. Elder Sophia fared little better, while the Grand Elder’s expression turned ugly as he strug
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