Phineas tensed up when he saw Quade coming toward them. He instantly looked outside and was relieved to see no one else."Why are you here?" Isaac snorted at Quade. He glued his bottom to the couch.Quade noticed his attitude, peered at him, and smirked. "Sir Earl wanted me to hand this letter to you—he's challenging you to a duel to the death ten days from now on Mt. Equest. Oh, I forgot. I'm here on behalf of Earl Ashleigh, division leader of the Everest Division."Quade's hand stopped midair with the letter, but Isaac didn't accept it."Mr. Garten, don't…" Phineas blurted out, wanting to advise Isaac against it, but he covered his mouth halfway through his sentence.Quade lifted an eyebrow and asked mockingly, "What's wrong? You don't have the guts?"Isaac slowly took the letter, saying coldly, " Tell your employer this: Ten days is too long. I'll meet him on Mt. Equest after three days.""Three days?" Quade frowned.They originally planned to wait for Trace's wounds to heal
Isaac frowned. He could understand Arian's concerns."Lend me two men. I want two of the four men you brought yesterday," said Isaac solemnly.He heard Arian inhaling sharply.The Shadow Soldiers were the House of Custos' trump card, and Isaac ascertained the rumors only when he saw them with his own eyes yesterday. He was convinced there would be no more than ten of those men.And each would be greatly valued."Isaac, what exactly are you up to?" Arian's tone became chilly. It wasn't child's play to lend out the Shadow Soldiers.What if he lost one, or worse, both of them? He would be a sinner of the House of Custos.Isaac dismally said, "My wife is sick. I must find Thaddeus, and killing Earl should do it." He paused before continuing, "Or crippling him."Arian inhaled sharply again. He was at a loss for words."I can't decide on this. Wait for my call."After hanging up, Isaac smiled.He had two motives. Firstly, Isaac was worried Earl would pull some dirty tricks when th
Only Isaac, Eugene, and Holly had dinner together that night. Allegra told them she was working overtime and wouldn't be having dinner.When Allegra hadn't returned after 10.30 pm, Isaac called Beefy Bob."Beefy Bob, is Ally still at the office?""Yes, she is. She's in there all this while," Beefy Bob said in a muffled voice.Isaac paused before saying, "You can take some time off today. I'll be right over."Isaac assigned Beefy Bob to watch over Allegra in the dark ever since Allegra was kidnapped, just in case.It was almost 11 pm when he arrived at Garth Properties. The office was dead silent. The security guard saw Isaac and immediately opened the door for him.Isaac came to Allegra's office and knocked on the door. The door was unlocked, so he opened it and entered.He saw Allegra on the couch, her white heels scattered beside her. She had a thin throw around herself and was crouching, hugging her knees. She looked blankly out of the window.From Isaac's angle, Allegra lo
Isaac had a private discussion with them, and they left Cloud Nine Villas.On the third morning, golden rays shone through the window as Isaac sat before the window with his legs folded. He absorbed the two streaks of red spiritual energy floating before him and opened his eyes, feeling reenergized.He was 90 percent recovered.After having breakfast with Allegra, he went downstairs, where Harry was already waiting. They hopped into the car and headed for Mt. Equest.Halfway up the mountain, they saw many people in cloaks hurrying up the mountain trail."Pull to the side," Isaac said suddenly.Harry saw a few women in maxi dresses standing on the right side of the road. He spotted Alexis in the lead and immediately understood. He pulled over to the side.Isaac got out of the car, and Alexis, in a navy blue maxi dress, gracefully walked up to him. She bowed and said, "Mr. Garten.""Any news these days?" asked Isaac as he hiked.Alexis scanned their surroundings and whispered, "
All the martial artists couldn't take their eyes off Earl when he released his energy, especially those who were weak and didn't qualify to attend the Martial Arts Conference.It was their first time witnessing a martial artist in the Divinity Phase releasing his energy. No words could describe the awe and shock they felt.Isaac darted to the right and dodged Earl's attack easily."We're at the intermediate stage of the Divinity Phase, so give your all. Your petty tricks won't harm me." Isaac stabilized himself and looked at Earl calmly.Until now, Isaac was clueless as to why this man was against him, but he was definitely up to no good.Furthermore, he must defeat this man in order to lure Thaddeus into the open."Do you want me to show you my ultimate moves? Haha! Who are you to order me around? Show off yours first if you dare." Earl pointed at Isaac and chortled."As you wish." Isaac snorted. He channeled his energy from his power core to every part of his body, and red sha
Isaac's punch landed heavily on Earl's chin."Ouch!" Earl yelled. He staggered backward.However, Isaac didn't pause for even a second. He pushed forward, his hands swinging like whips as he attacked different parts of Earl's body.Earl could barely block his attacks as he stepped back. He understood now. He was in the same phase as Isaac and, in fact, slightly stronger than Isaac.But he was no match for Isaac in close combat."Yes! Good job, boss! Fantastic!" Harry couldn't help but leap with joy and cheered when Isaac started attacking ferociously until the opponent had to back up.Meanwhile, the martial artists who wished for Isaac's defeat stared wide-eyed, incredulous.Isaac overwhelmed the top student of Everest Sect!"What are you guys doing? Come and help me!" Earl hastily fell back and bellowed at the right side."Quickly, help Sir Earl!" Trace roared.The man, woman, and Quade leaped down from where they were and closed in on Isaac."How disgraceful of you, Earl A
Earl paused to wait for Trace. After Trace reached his side, they exchanged glances and attacked Isaac together.Those who wanted Isaac dead grew excited again.Alexis' eyes darkened, and she started mustering her spiritual energy in her power core. If Isaac faced any fatal threats, she would risk her life for him.Harry was also ready to fight. He would never watch Isaac be in danger.But Harry knew Isaac would be alright because Isaac hadn't used the stuff he gave him.Earl and Trace used all their energy and ultimate moves as they pounced at Isaac.Conversely, Isaac was steady as a rock. He had one hand behind his back as he stared at them indifferently. They got closer and closer.Ten yards. Eight yards. Five yards. Three yards.Suddenly, Isaac flung his right arm forward. Boom!White powder burst from his hand, forming a mist-like substance four yards in diameter.That was the dissiparotoxin Harry obtained from Astraeus, but a modified and enhanced version he developed.
Isaac lifted Earl by the neck.Finally, Alexis and Harry heaved sighs of relief. They were inadvertently drenched in sweat.Isaac grabbed Earl with one hand and looked toward Quade."If you don't want him to die, ask Thaddeus Lopez to come to my house tomorrow. Also, if any of you tries something stupid, I'll kill him, top student or not," Isaac said coldly.Those who wanted Isaac dead gave up on that notion and grew fearful.Quade and the other helpers helped Trace to his feet and could only watch Isaac take Earl away.Isaac had barely left the platform, and Harry was trotting over to him with a grin when a thunderous roar came from the north, "Who gave you the nerve to abduct the best student of Everest Sect?"The voice rolled like thunder from above and blew up in everyone's ears. Isaac jolted and looked toward the north.A solemn elderly man with grayish hair and wearing a cloak of black and gold stood on a cliff.The northern side of Mt. Equest was the steepest. No one kn