"You!" Wallace shouted furiously. He was practically exploding with anger.Obviously, Marcus was doing things on purpose.Wallace felt that Marcus deliberately gave ambiguous answers to provoke him.However, Wallace couldn't directly ask him this.From Marcus' expression, it seemed that he already knew about the secret.But Wallace didn't dare to bet on it.What if the secret Marcus knew was not that secret?Wallace hesitated.He thought for a while and asked, "Can you be more specific?""More specific?" Marcus' lips curved slightly. He asked, "Are you sure?"Marcus exaggeratedly glanced around and said with a smile, "Although this place is somewhat remote, aren't you afraid that the walls have ears or that I've set up an ambush?"Aren't you worried about your private matters being exposed?""You!" Wallace shouted, feeling speechless again.Marcus' actions made an uncontrollable killing intent emanate from Wallace.Marcus could also clearly feel the unreserved killing int
"You!" Wallace couldn't help laughing out loud.He had seen arrogance before but never this much arrogance.When Wallace was at the peak of his influence among the ancient family circles, even he didn't look down on people as much as Marcus did!Wallace looked at Marcus, feeling bizarre.Wallace thought about Marcus saying that he wanted to take on the Coleman family and ensure that everyone who harmed Winnie would receive the punishment they deserved.It was extremely laughable!As an ancient family for a millennium, the Coleman family was unfathomable. Even the nation's military didn't dare to act recklessly against the Coleman family.What could a guy like Marcus, who was both arrogant and ignorant, do?Marcus, who had no power in Merania, dared to openly say that he had the capability to challenge the Coleman family!"As long as you and your mom keep your mouths shut, I will spare your mom," Wallace nodded and said. "But regarding your second point, saying you want to puni
Even many aristocrats unfamiliar with the ancient family circles knew about this matter.This was precisely the result Wallace wanted.As he'd predicted, once this news broke out, he received widespread praise.After all, having a bastard was considered a disgraceful matter in not just the Coleman family but also in other aristocratic families.Typically, if someone was pregnant with a bastard, aristocratic families wouldn't want it to come into this world.Yet, Wallace not only acknowledged Marcus' existence as a bastard, but he also presented him with an opportunity to challenge the Coleman family.If Marcus succeeded in this challenge, Wallace would allow him to re-enter the Coleman family.Wallace's approach garnered extensive acclaim.The upper-class society in the capital praised the Coleman family, saying that they truly lived up to their reputation as the top ancient family in Merania with an open mind and generosity.They applauded Wallace's actions.The older genera
Upon hearing Julian's words, the Lorimers and the Childes wore expressions of shock.In their view, Marcus couldn't meet any of the conditions set by the Coleman family.Even his most prized possession, Phisteele Corporation, was nothing compared to Sean's wealth.These conditions were, in fact, released by Wallace and Daphne.Daphne arrogantly stated that Marcus couldn't even compare to a fraction of Sean's wealth and questioned how he could challenge the Colemans.After the Lorimers and the Childes discussed the matter, they unanimously believed that Marcus was destined to fail in challenging the Coleman family.They promptly sent a notice to Marcus, instructing him to kneel and apologize to the Colemans."Kneel and apologize to the Colemans?" Marcus chuckled upon receiving the notice from the Lorimers and the Childes. "That's impossible. The Colemans should be the ones to kneel and apologize to me."Marcus directly quoted these words back to the Lorimers and the Childes.No
Even though the Coleman family bore the title of the top ancient family in Merania, Marcus regarded them as nothing more than ants.He had never considered the Coleman family as his equal, as they were simply not worthy."Marcus, your arrogance is truly astonishing." Having witnessed Marcus' arrogance, Wallace was no longer surprised by his outrageous statements."But mere words won't help you here. You'd better think about which posture is most comfortable when kneeling before the Coleman residence a year from now."After all, you'll be on your knees for seven days. Hahaha!"Without waiting for Marcus' response, Wallace hung up."What a stubborn fellow!" Wallace grunted. "I wonder who he takes after with this bad temper. He's arrogant, stubborn, and completely ignorant of his place!""Dad, why get angry over a bastard?"Seeing Wallace's displeasure, Sean advised, "With his abilities, there's no way he can defeat the Coleman family a year from now. Just let that bastard bark aw
However, Marcus was just pretending to work hard. After all, not only was he in charge of the Pantheon of the Drakon and controlled half of the world, but he was also the commander-in-chief. That was already enough to annihilate the Colemans in the capital. As such, Marcus' efforts weren't very useful. Phisteele Corporation's operations were still limited to Prudence. They were unable to expand to other countries. Meanwhile, Wallmark Holdings was very domineering. This gave others the impression that Phisteele Corporation was doomed and that Marcus didn't know what to do. Everyone thought that Phisteele Corporation was going to be taken control of by the other company. The public debated this topic furiously. Almost all of them reckoned that Phisteele Corporation would be usurped by Wallmark Holdings in less than half a year. …It was well known in Merania that many people in high positions of power lived in the capital.No matter how renowned one was in other citie
Everyone agreed with Yates. After all, Yolia had been the leader of the Four Top Beauties in the capital for ten years. No one else was able to replace her for so long. If not for her arranged marriage, she would've been wooed by countless wealthy suitors. Despite the restrictions placed on her, quite a few scions had privately confessed to her before. Marcus, who had been abandoned by the Colemans, didn't deserve to meet Yolia. "But who should we send to Prudence if Yolia isn't going to look for him?" Donaldo asked. Then, he observed the rest of his family members. He couldn't send any elders to find Marcus. This would compromise the family's social standing. Meanwhile, the younger generation of the Yallops weren't very capable apart from Yolia. That explained why Donaldo was so excited when Wallace proposed the arranged marriage to the Yallops back then. He hoped to build networks with the Colemans in the capital. After all, the Yallops lacked talented individua
"I wonder why he wanted to challenge the Colemans even though he isn't that capable."What an ignorant and presumptuous fellow!"This is too amusing!"Yves relentlessly mocked Marcus. Compared to a wealthy family's corporation in the capital, Phisteele Corporation was insignificant. After that, the three men arrogantly approached a security guard and told him the reason for their visit. Yves, Zud, and Huston looked like important people and behaved haughtily. So, Donald thought that the issue was serious and reported it to Marcus. "Three young men are looking for me?" The latter was confused. Then, he ordered Donald to let them in. Marcus headed to the guest lounge after informing Jill about some work matters. When he saw the three unfamiliar faces, he said suspiciously, "Who are you? I'm Marcus."After all, the three of them seemed different from the rich tycoons in Prudence. They had a noble demeanor. The tycoons from Prudence couldn't be compared to them. "Yo
Sean nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Alan and the others really can't adapt. Why bring military rules into everything else?"Wallace glanced at Sean and said, "Of course, Marcus can earn my respect if he can demonstrate the strength that commands it."Sean shook his head. "I find that unlikely. Take the bet, for instance. If he can really break past the Colemans' gates a year from now, maybe we can respect him."Wallace sneered. "With just that? Does he even deserve our respect for that?"Breaking past the Colemans' gates is just the beginning."To earn our respect, he has to make it onto the Meranian Wolf List!""Meranian Wolf List?" Sean's eyes lit up.In the Meranian military, the Meranian Wolf List was a reflection of a soldier's strength. Those who made the list were undoubtedly individuals with exceptional powers. The higher the rank, the stronger the individual.Among the top 50 on the Meranian Wolf List were figures feared by enemy nations. Even Chief Commander Wal
Marcus and Vivian left.Alan and the others slumped in their seats and panted heavily. Alan's back was soaked in sweat.The others weren't faring much better. The air in the private room was thick with the scent of cold sweat.It took a good ten minutes before Alan finally spoke. "It truly defies my imagination! The bastard son despised by Mr. Coleman Senior has turned out to be Merania's guardian, the commander-in-chief!"Zakir nodded in agreement. "Mr. Coleman Senior was right. The commander-in-chief is indeed a member of the Colemans! It's ridiculous. Mr. Coleman Senior went to great lengths to uncover the commander-in-chief's true identity and background, not knowing that the commander-in-chief is his own son!""This matter must be kept absolutely confidential. Under no circumstances should we reveal the commander-in-chief's true identity to Mr. Coleman Senior. Otherwise, the five of us will not only ruin our future but may also spend the rest of our lives behind bars!" Al
Marcus, too, did not expect that the Colemans who invited him and Vivian to dinner would turn out to be these troublemakers. These guys clearly intended to cause trouble from the looks of it.Marcus glanced around the room and pretended to be puzzled by asking, "Are you planning to go against me?"Alan and the others got goosebumps upon hearing Marcus' question.Their palms were sweating uncontrollably.They were indeed planning to humiliate Marcus.However, they never expected Marcus to be the commander-in-chief!In addition to the Dragon Training Camp incident, Alan and the other four had already attempted to take action against Marcus for the second time. The fact that they had tried to target the commander-in-chief twice in a row made them feel fearful.Alan quickly realized the gravity of the situation. His head shook mechanically, and he hastily said, "No… No! The five of us just wanted to invite you and Mrs. Coleman to have a simple dinner!"Zakir even took the initi
After Alan hung up, Vivian went to talk to Marcus about what had just happened.Vivian said with a concerned look, "Marcus, I believe the Colemans don't have good intentions. I'm afraid that the reason they invited us to dinner all of a sudden is because...."Marcus smiled as if the situation didn't bother him. "Are you worried they might have ulterior motives? Don't worry. Let's just agree to their invitation. It's just dinner!"Vivian was speechless at Marcus' response. Those people were part of the Colemans.It was clear that they were targeting Marcus. And yet, he was deliberately walking into the lion's den.Although the Colemans held a prestigious position as the top ancient family in Merania, people without a certain status did not qualify to even hear about them. While pregnant, Vivian learned about the Colemans.She began to understand their formidable reputation, especially after learning about their glorious history.Thus, Vivian couldn't help but sigh at the lo
Shye exuded a murderous killing intent. "Yannis, come with me to the Yallops."Starting today, I, Shye Youd, will be stationed at the Yallops' door every day. I will beat anyone who dares to propose to Yolia to death."Yannis nodded and asked, "Understood, Mr. Youd. What about that bastard?"Shye grunted and said, "A man's revenge is never too late. Compared to Yolia, what does that bastard amount to?"Let's let him live for a while!"Since Shye started guarding the Yallops' door, the number of people coming to propose decreased. Shye chased them away before they could even enter the door.After all, Shye was the second-ranked bachelor in the capital, and no one dared to offend him.Just like that, Shye had guarded the Yallops' door for a month.Finally, the Yallops had peace.…Meanwhile, Marcus continued to spend his time with Vivian every day during the month. As for Jill, she was responsible for managing Phisteele Corporation and Tension Incorporated. Jill was a cap
This also highlighted that Marcus' realm far surpassed that of the Colemans, who claimed to be the top ancient family for a millennium. Alan and the others returned to their line respectfully.Marcus surveyed the group with a serious expression. "The technique I'm about to teach you is a special art of breathing. "Although it looks simple, mastering its essence will take at least a year. "Of course, as elite individuals carefully cultivated by your respective families, I believe you can grasp the basics in just a month."The excitement was evident on the faces of the individuals upon hearing what Marcus said. The commander-in-chief was personally teaching them a special art.It was a big opportunity for those eager to level up. After all, the commander-in-chief was all-powerful and mighty. Any technique he imparted to them was bound to lead to significant progress, even if it was the most basic one.Following that, Marcus began to teach them the special art of breathing.
The individuals all listened attentively as Marcus began his class. They appeared respectful and eager to learn. Marcus extended four fingers and said, "Before we officially start the lesson, I'd like to give you a lesson in morals. The name of this lesson shall be 'Respect for Teachers and Esteem for Morality.'"Marcus signaled Edwin and Leona to fetch a small blackboard. Marcus held the chalk and wrote the words, "Respect for Teachers and Esteem for Morality." His movements were powerful."Indeed, you all have what it takes to be proud due to your strengths, for you are all invincible in your respective regions. However, you came to Dragon Training Camp to seek breakthroughs and receive guidance at a higher level."Marcus surveyed the crowd and said, "But no matter how strong you all are, you should respect the instructor who guides you."Each of you is exceptionally intelligent. You should know that Chief Commander Wall would not send an incapable person or someone from
"Yes! He must prove himself. Otherwise, I'm not convinced!""He dares to disregard the Meranian Wolf List top 100. If he can actually demonstrate such abilities, I'll pretend I never heard those words!"As Alan spoke, the others responded in agreement.Chad added, "It might be difficult for him to surpass every member of the Meranian Wolf List top 100, but at least he should have the qualifications to be among them, right?"The group noticed that Marcus remained silent, and their arrogance increased.Zakir was amused. "What's the matter? Are you backing down? In life, you need to follow the rules and not spout nonsense! "Don't act all big if you don't have what it takes!"Just then, Marcus spoke up. "You've all misunderstood. I didn't respond immediately because I was considering how to demonstrate my strength."After all, weaklings like you have never witnessed a true spectacle."To Marcus, these individuals were nothing but weaklings. Despite being invincible in their res
Alan and the others heard what Marcus said, and a playful expression appeared on their faces.How dare this kid challenge them?Alan squinted and said, "You can be our instructor, but you'll have to display enough strength to convince us."You probably can't reach the level of Merania's Four Gunlords and Gary."But you should at least reach the level of the Eight Warriors, right?"The others looked on with a look of expectation.They all looked at Marcus with mocking eyes.Chad, who was on the side, said, "Alan, how about we set a standard for this kid? Only those recognized by the members of the Meranian Wolf List are qualified to be our instructor!""Right!" Alan agreed.Merania's Four Gunlords, Gary, and the Eight Warriors all occupied a place in the Meranian Wolf List.It could be said that the top 100 of the Meranian Wolf List gathered the strongest 100 soldiers in the Meranian military.Being honored on the Meranian Wolf List top 100 was the dream of every Meranian sol