The Million-Dollar Heart

The members of the Nine Mystics Society had already arrived, and Thomas, along with his crew, had broken free from the clutches of the dark-cloaked adversaries. The remaining foes were left to the capable hands of the Emerald Mountain's senior brothers.

Not far off, the sky darkened ominously as a group of dark-cloaked figures appeared once more, their sights set determinedly on Vivienne.

The Nine Mystics Society positioned themselves in a defensive formation, ready for both attack and defense.

Vivienne, however, was fixated on the looming crowd ahead.

There, amidst them, was her true target.

A wave of energy morphed into existence from the air, aiming straight for her vitals.

Percival, ever vigilant, wrapped an arm around Vivienne's waist and dodged the assault with ease.

A woman in red, her figure shrouded in mystery and her face hidden behind a veil, appeared before Vivienne. Despite the disguise, Vivienne recognized her instantly. "Abigail!"

Vivienne's voice was firm, leaving no room for retort.

The woman chuckled behind her hand, her voice dripping with seduction, "Vivienne, we finally meet."

Vivienne scoffed, "Haven't we already met before?"

Ignoring her, the woman in red flicked her crimson nails, signaling the dark-cloaked figures, "Her powers are beneath you. Capture her for me. I want her to watch as her loved ones perish before her eyes."

With that, an attack was launched at Percival.

Hearing this, Vivienne's expression darkened.

She had guessed right; Abigail's vendetta was against Mr. Wolf.

Following her command, a dark-cloaked figure aimed a vicious blow at Vivienne.

Vivienne raised her hand in a mere gesture, and the assailant's power dispersed into the air, rendered useless.

Shocked, a raspy voice emerged from beneath the mask, "Your powers exceed the fifth rank?"

Vivienne smirked, "Fifth rank? That was me half a year ago."

spent in seclusion, her abilities had soared beyond

fifth-rank power user was of no concern to

Suppression Pill she had prepared for everyone upon receiving that message,

the assailant attacked again, only to have his power extinguished mid-transformation by Vivienne's

followed was a blow of full force from the

figure was sent flying, blood spewing

him no second

be incapacitated by a single blow

and Abigail were

formidable adversary who had eluded her for

Fair is fair.

powers neared the tenth rank, Abigail's strength was indeed monstrous. A pity she was

intrigued to bring her back to the lab for a collaborative study

Vivienne squinted, hurrying to

woman's garments fluttered as she traced an arc

"Vivienne, be careful."

safety, though Vivienne felt the near miss on her internal

"The Spirit Suppression Pill has lost its

due to her breaking through to the tenth rank," Percival wiped a trace of blood from his lip, his handsome face

be their wedding day. To have their

of intrigue, "Mr. Wolf, remember the

heights of the tenth rank, facing a barrier-breaker

a barrage of bombs or a path of fire and

been a while

"Thinking you can stop me? Neither of you will leave here

as she flicked her fingertips, sending

head, dismissing Vivienne's tactics as child's play,

truly savor this divine feast bestowed upon me by the heavens." Percival's eyes glinted with

faced with Abigail, he stood unyielding, "A person of limited talent dares to boast

she attacked with even greater ferocity, clearly agitated, "What does it matter? Once

were her obscured beauty and

others' strengths, she couldn't