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."

her abilities had soared beyond

power user was of

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

have his power extinguished mid-transformation by Vivienne's

blow of full force from

was sent flying, blood

him

by a single blow was somewhat

and Abigail were locked in intense

attention to this formidable adversary who had eluded

Fair is fair.

rank, Abigail's

to bring her back to the lab for a collaborative study

squinted, hurrying

garments fluttered as she traced an arc

"Vivienne, be careful."

pulled her to safety, though Vivienne felt the near miss

frowned, "The Spirit Suppression

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

day. To have

a spark of intrigue, "Mr. Wolf, remember

gaze narrowed, quickly catching onto Vivienne's plan. Though he had reached the heights of the tenth rank, facing a barrier-breaker like Abigail required

fire and brimstone, could

lips curved, "Mr. Wolf, it's been a while

scoffed unabashedly at their resolve, "Thinking you can

her gaze darkening as she flicked her fingertips,

in red dodged with a mere tilt of her head, dismissing Vivienne's tactics

with your death can I truly savor this divine feast bestowed

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

but quickly composed itself as she attacked with even greater ferocity, clearly agitated, "What does it matter? Once you're

her obscured beauty and

absorbing others' strengths, she couldn't have even dreamt of reaching the realm of internal