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 the seventh

was of

with the Spirit Suppression Pill she had prepared for everyone upon receiving

to have his power extinguished mid-transformation

followed was a blow of full force from the seventh

was sent flying, blood spewing

him no second

be incapacitated by a

were locked

formidable adversary who had eluded

Fair is fair.

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

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

hurrying to Percival's side, ready to

arc in the air,

"Vivienne, be careful."

though Vivienne felt the near miss on her

frowned, "The Spirit Suppression Pill

to her breaking through to the tenth rank," Percival wiped

be their wedding day.

spark of intrigue, "Mr. Wolf,

tenth rank, facing a

of bombs or a path of fire and brimstone, could stop

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

their resolve, "Thinking you can stop

flicked her fingertips,

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

strike at Percival, her tone full of arrogant certainty, "Only with your death can I truly savor this divine

stood unyielding, "A person of limited talent dares

greater ferocity, clearly agitated, "What does it matter? Once you're dead, your powers wilDbe

obscured beauty and her

her method of absorbing others' strengths, she couldn't have even dreamt