The helicopter's rotors slowly came to a stop as it settled on the open grounds before the dark mansion. Max stepped out, his boots pressing against the hardened earth, his eyes immediately surveying the ominous structure before him. A suffocating darkness hung in the air, thick and oppressive, wrapping around the mansion like a living entity. The aura of death and malice was palpable—so much so that even the wind refused to disturb the stillness.Max smirked. 'How dramatic.'As he approached the large iron gate, it creaked and groaned, swinging open on its own as if extending an invitation. The darkness beyond seemed to pulse, alive and waiting. Max narrowed his eyes. He could sense them.Before he could take another step, figures emerged from the shadows—more than a dozen men, all exuding a thick, inky-black aura. Their eyes glowed with a sinister light, their bodies brimming with forbidden martial arts energy. They moved with deadly precision, surrounding him in a wide formation, t

The elder's eyes narrowed, his expression darkening as he finally unleashed his full power. His aura flared violently, black energy swirling around him like a raging storm."You're too arrogant," he spat, his sharp gaze fixed on Max, who was calmly walking toward him, completely unbothered."Since you dared step into this place, I'll make sure you never leave alive."Max sighed lightly, as if already growing bored.Before the elder could react, Max vanished.His eyes widened in alarm.A split second later—THUD!A devastating force sank into his stomach. His breath caught in his throat, his body frozen in disbelief. Blood burst from his mouth as he stumbled back, his knees buckling.Pain flooded his entire being. He didn't even see the attack.He tried to move, but his body refused to respond. Then, it hit him—his core was shattered.His cultivation… was completely destroyed.With just one punch.His mind spiraled into chaos. 'How? How could this be possible?'But Max had already lost

As their fists remained locked, Caleb laughed, dark energy pulsating from his body like tendrils of smoke."Is this really your full power, Maximus?" he taunted. "You feel weaker than usual. Did you skip lunch or something?"Max smirked, unfazed. "How could I eat lunch, Caleb? You decided to cause chaos in Pampanga first thing in the morning."Caleb chuckled. "Ah, my bad. I forgot you had cooking duties."Max sighed dramatically. "See? This is all your fault. And for that, I'll make sure you serve me once this is over."Before Caleb could respond, they both vanished, their figures flickering like lightning.BOOM!They reappeared mid-air, their fists colliding once more, sending out shockwaves of golden and black energy. The force shattered nearby stone pillars, and the ground beneath them cracked from the sheer intensity of their clash.CRACK! BOOM!Each exchange was blindingly fast, their forms barely visible to an ordinary eye. Max launched a high kick—Caleb blocked it with his fore

At San Fernando Pampanga, the grandest hotel in the city, Grand Horizon Hotel, stood resplendent in dazzling lights. Tonight, Crownguard Group had meticulously organized an exclusive dinner night, an event that had drawn the city's elite. The purpose? To finally unveil the mysterious chairman of Crownguard Group.Prominent business figures gathered in the ballroom, their voices a low murmur of speculation and intrigue. Among the notable attendees were:Miguel Vasquez, CEO of Vasquez Shipping Corporation, a titan in the logistics industry.Victoria Tan, the iron-willed owner of Tan Pharmaceuticals, known for revolutionizing the healthcare sector.Samuel Chua, the real estate magnate behind Chua Land Holdings, with properties spanning across the country.Nathaniel Yu, owner of Yu Tech Innovations, a leader in AI-driven technology solutions.Apart from these influential figures, some of the most affluent families had also made their way to the event. The Gonzales family was in attendance

Alexa smiled calmly before speaking. "How could Max have done it on purpose when we were in the middle of a conversation?" She then turned to Bubbles, her gaze sharp but amused. "Are you saying my husband has eyes on the back of his head?"Bubbles fell silent for a moment, caught off guard, but quickly regained her composure. "He still did it on purpose!" she insisted. "Max knew Daniel was passing by and deliberately stretched to spill the wine!"Then, with a sneer, she added, "Ms. Alexa, you don't belong with someone like Max. Your beauty and status don't match with a piece of trash like him."At that moment, Eugine stood from his seat and walked toward the scene, his voice dripping with arrogance. "Bubbles is right, Ms. Alexa." He straightened his expensive designer suit, making sure everyone was watching him. "A woman of your caliber—someone with an outstanding background, grace, and influence—should not be with someone like Max, a man with no real lineage or worth."Alexa's lips c