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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1391

It was a little while later when Gerald—who had been riding in the car that Wesson had sent over—suddenly felt the car stop. Watching as the driver lit a cigarette and glanced at his rear-view mirror—displaying a cold grin to Gerald in the process—Gerald then asked, “We’re halfway there at best, aren’t we? Why did you stop the car?”

“Oh, I’m well aware. I’m just a bit tired so I need to rest for a bit!” replied the driver, contempt written all over his face.

“Tired? Please, you haven’t been driving for that long. Look, you can do whatever you please once I’ve reached my destination, but until then, you’d best drive properly!” said Gerald as he shook his head.

Quite honestly, Gerald was unwilling to just kill people if he didn’t need to. After all, all lives were valuable. If that hadn’t been his view on life, then he would’ve spent less time speaking nonsense with such people and just killed them the chance he could.

“Hah! Do you really think you’re some kind of big shot?” sneered the driver as he turned to look at the rear-view mirror again.

This time, however, six ghastly figures could be seen slowly approaching the car.

Noticing the presence of the demon-like people, Gerald then smiled wryly as he shook his head before saying, “So that’s why you’re being so cocky… Did Wesson arrange for you to stop halfway and have me killed?”

“Indeed! Mr. Xanthos planned for all this to happen! While you’re pretty unlucky, I can’t disobey my orders so you’d better get out and get killed already!” sneered the driver as he hopped out of the car before standing a distance away, his arms crossed as he got ready to enjoy Gerald’s misfortune.

Seeing that, Tilar—who had been sitting quietly next to Gerald this entire time—anxiously said, “W-what should we do, Mr. Crawford…? Those people look like demons…!”

“What’s there to be afraid of? Even if they truly are demons, I’ll just be a demon slayer then!” replied Gerald as he smiled before stepping out of the car.

Looking at the six people, Gerald’s smile remained as he asked, “Ladies and gentlemen, could it be that Wesson sent you over to kill me? Do you intend to deal with my friend here too once you’re done with me?”

“You’re correct. It seems that I didn’t have a wrong impression of you! Alas, while it’s a pity to just kill off such a smart young man as yourself, we don’t have a say in this!” said an old man—who appeared to be the leader of the six—as he shook his head.

“With how handsome he is, I have to agree! I wonder if I should pleasure myself with him first before we kill him…” said one of the women in the group as she stuck her tongue out rather lustfully.

“Don’t be naughty, sister. Let’s just hurry up and accomplish our task. Once he’s dead, we’ll head to where the miracle is to slaughter the rest of the people there!” replied the old man from before as he turned to look at the woman in resignation.

At that moment, Gerald curiously asked, “Quite honestly, there’s been something bugging me for a while now. I wonder if you’d be kind enough to resolve my doubts…”

“Oh? Well, since you’re about to die anyway, we’ll give you two minutes to ask any final questions!” replied the old man.

“Well, the thing is, I find it odd that I keep bumping into enemies—like you—who are so certain that you’ll actually be able to kill me. You all just seem so proud of your plans and intelligence… Is there a reason for that?” asked Gerald in a way that suggested that he was asking them for advice.

“If that’s the question, even I can answer that for you. All of them are rightfully confident since not only are they the six most powerful people in the world, but they’re also operating under Mr. Xanthos and his son, both infamously known for how great they are at strategizing! With the location and even time of your death set in stone, why wouldn’t they be proud about it?” scoffed the driver while smiling smugly.

“I see… Mr. Xanthos does seem to be the kind of person who enjoys getting rid of people once they’re useless to him… With that in mind, I’m sure he already has a backup plan should seven of his people end up failing to kill my friend here…”

“…You… What did you just say?” said the driver, his smugness instantly disappearing.

It was also obvious that the six others didn’t take kindly to having their intelligence humiliated. With that, the old man then casually said, “That’s quite enough. Your time is up! Enjoy your life in hell!”

Following that, the old man then waved his hand, intent on creating a blade of air that would fly toward Gerald and destroy all his internal organs!

However, though the old man’s palm was outstretched, he quickly realized—to his surprise—that no blade of air was formed! In fact, it seemed like his inner strength had just disappeared all of a sudden!

His eyes now wide open in disbelief, the old man then muttered, “…How… How is this even possible…?”

Noticing that their leader seemed to be having trouble, the other five instantly made their own moves, only to end up in a similar situation as the old man. None of them were even capable of inflicting any harm on Gerald…

“…You… Who exactly are you…?”

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Though they were now sneering at him, all six of them found themselves taking a few steps back in their shock.

Gerald himself simply shook his head before saying, “I told you, didn’t I? People just seem to enjoy assuming that they can kill me, and you’re all living proof of that. Look, quite frankly, you’re all just grains of dust to me… And I can’t stand the sight of dust!”

Following that, Gerald flicked his finger at them, creating an explosive sound as a strong wave of air swiftly flew toward the six people!

Dust now flying in all directions—due to how powerful the blast of air was—all six of them instinctively turned around, intent on escaping! After all, they knew for a fact that getting caught in that attack would definitely spell instant death for them. What inhuman strength!

While running was the only thing on their mind now, none of them seemed to be able to even lift their legs! It was almost as though the lower half of their bodies had turned to lead!

Unable to even attempt escape, all six of them suddenly found themselves freezing on the spot as they took turns looking at each other with widened eyes… All of them were sure that they had just felt a breeze pass through their necks…

A second later, their decapitated heads then rolled to the ground!

Upon seeing that, the stupefied driver—who had been standing cross-armed at the side this entire time—found himself thinking, ‘…T-to think that this person would actually be this strong…!’

“D-don’t come any closer…!” shouted the trembling driver the second Gerald turned back to look at him.

When Gerald started walking toward him, the driver instantly fell to his knees as he pleaded, “P-please spare my life, boss…! Forgive me for failing to recognize how strong you were earlier…!”

His forehead now pressed against the ground, the driver felt as Gerald slowly placed his foot atop his head…

Wiping the dirt off his shoe on the driver’s hair, Gerald simply replied, “It’s far too late for that!”

Intensifying the force of his foot without warning, the driver couldn’t even brace himself as his head exploded into pieces! What a terrible way to die!

After witnessing all this, Tilar was barely able to avoid wetting himself again as his eyelids twitched rapidly.

Gerald, himself simply got back into the car before closing his eyes and ordering, “Get in the car and let’s go already!”

By this point, they weren’t all that far from where the miracle was, and Gerald wasn’t going to wait any longer than he needed to.

It was a little while later—inside the gigantic cave—when Peter said, “…This should be the end of the miracle, right, Miss Lockland…? To think that such a magical place even exists on this planet… I wouldn’t have believed it had I not witnessed all this for myself!”

He and the others had been deeply amazed by what they had seen so far in this magical underground world. Not only were there forests and treasures hovering all around them, a massive abyss—that led to who knows where—also laid in the middle of the area. Upon closer inspection, there also seemed to be an enormous platform that hovered high above the dead center of the abyss…

This entire place was simply too mystical…

Though Peter had previously considered himself to be quite knowledgeable and insightful, learning about the existence of such a place was a definite first for him.

Zyla herself appeared slightly surprised, though she was taking all this in much better compared to the others.

“…Indeed! This is the place!” replied Zyla with a nod.

“What…? Could Gerald have something he needs here…?” asked Peter curiously.

Zyla simply responded to his question with a simple nod as Leo said, “Speaking of which, when will Mr. Crawford arrive, Angelica…? Had I known about all this, then I would’ve definitely waited in the hotel to come here together with him!”

“He’s probably rushing over this very moment, so he’ll be here soon!” replied Zyla with a faint smile.

As soon as her sentence ended, terrible cries of pain—from the Xanthos family’s disciples—could be heard outside the cave!

“Speak of the devil…” muttered Zyla.

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Seconds after she said that, everyone watched as a figure slowly walked toward them from afar… And as soon as he got close enough, Leo’s eyes lit up as he declared, “So it really is you, Mr. Crawford!”

Upon realizing Gerald’s arrival, Peter found himself smiling subtly as well… Until he got a closer look at Gerald. Widening his previously squinted eyes, the shocked Peter found himself muttering, “…Gerald… What on earth happened to your training…?”

It had just been a few days since he had last met Gerald… How had Gerald obtained such immensely frightening strength within that short period of time…?

‘Just as Miss Lockland had said, could it be that Gerald is no longer a regular human being…?’

“Indeed. I inquired about it all the way until I finally managed to catch up to all of you here, sir! Zyla!” replied Gerald as he nodded with a smile before turning to look at the faintly discernible world hovering above him…

here, I never thought that I’d come across

to this place… According to her, this

that, Gerald turned to face Zyla before realizing that she had finally left Rosie’s body. As it turned out, she had managed to swiftly recover after possessing Rosie’s

asked,

he was still confused about many things. After all, Zyla—and the rest—hadn’t had the luxury to sit and talk for long

well aware by now that there are a plethora of secrets hidden within you, Gerald… Also, now that we finally have time to talk, I wonder if you realize that though Liemis is a part of

you mean by that…?” asked

I found out about thousands of years ago… I’ve never told anyone else about this, but know that it’s the main reason why I came to Earth

me…?” questioned Gerald as his eyes widened when he saw Zyla

is pretty much directly linked to you. The truth is, while it was true that both Liemis and I had come looking for you back then, we hadn’t properly factored in the time needed for us to locate you. Due to that, we bumped into some issues

place… Also, how would you even have known about my existence, thousands of years before I was even born?” replied

in detail… But just know that you’ve never truly disappeared. All that’s changed is the way you

how I awakened to the first stage of my potential. During that mishap, the term, ‘Herculean Primordial Spirit’ was also mentioned, a term which I still lack a comprehensive knowledge of… Whatever the case is, that’s the reason how I got so powerful in the past three days. At my current strength, I’m not even sure what realm I’m at

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then said, “So that’s how

person to have ruled over Jaellatra, even Liemis told me that nobody was able to escape such a fate… True to his words, Liemis

the ultimate limit…?” muttered both Leo

start nor an end… It has the ability to remain indefinitely strong, and nobody should ever be able to even get

Zyla’s explanation, everyone found themselves feeling simultaneously amazed and stupefied,

me… Does that mean that he’s been after the Herculean Primordial Spirit within me this entire time…?”

correct, though the King of Judgement Portal is only one of

people or incidents when I was younger?” asked Gerald as he thought about

accidentally activating your power too early. They feared that you’d begin slaughtering people like crazy once you got a taste of power, and that would surely be a

that I truly was Liemis in my previous life…?”

your appearance marked the inevitable demise of Liemis. For now, just understand that both you and Liemis are two independent individuals. While the two of you are similar in the way that you both

pondering about it this entire time—found himself asking, “…If that’s the case, Miss Lockland, doesn’t that suggest that it was the Herculean

Gerald’s the one who attained the

now widened in shock, Peter then said, “Then… Does that mean that Gerald currently bears

into the hearts

stage of my potential, it isn’t really as strong as you’ve pictured it to be… All that’s changed is that I now rarely ever bump into anyone who’s capable of fighting against me!” said

quite a few theories as to how the Herculean Primordial Spirit came to be… While some claimed that it appeared due to the transformation of an immensely powerful person—who owned the Immortal Body—, Liemis rejected that theory. After all, despite thorough investigation, no records about such an incident happening were ever found! However, we did find a very important

us to make more sense about a lot of things! With that in mind, we rushed to earth the first thing we could. We thought

your training, correct? That you didn’t feel like your power was as terrifying as I made it sound? Well, I’m not sure who you met up with before you and I first got acquainted, but during our

Ruined? But how is that even possible? I never even got in touch with any mysterious or powerful people at the time. Who could have ruined my Dehlere Foundation?”

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he then listened to Zyla’s explanation

Putting it into simpler terms, it functioned like a source of water, the most basic

person somehow managed to train to a high level by relying on their endeavors, they’d

following Master Ghost’s instructions. According to Zyla, Gerald should have awakened both his Dehlere Foundation and his functional yin energy—which he was now able to

why though his strength had greatly increased upon unlocking the first stage of

already be close to the limits of my training?

both the dragon blood jade pendant as well as the Mackusion, there’s

magical… Well, since I already have that,

time just to look for it… However, things are different now. Quite frankly,

Then… Does that mean you already have the Mackusion with you?”

we’re currently where the Mackusion should

everyone, surprised by Zyla’s sudden

why you earlier said that this was the place… As it turned out, you

we were able to find this place, I have a feeling that Liemis must

mystery that’s been puzzling us for so long will soon finally be resolved…?” asked

case. Regardless, let’s talk about that after we activate the Mackusion,” replied Zyla as she pointed at the high platform that was

and try to activate it together, Gerald!” added Zyla as her beautiful figure gracefully floated toward

behind, and soon enough, both of them set

realized that obscure lines could be seen all over the platform… In a way,

to be activated with an immensely strong force—that neither of us can hope to

be even

immediately began channeling their energy together in hopes of activating the Mackusion. Soon enough, Gerald watched as the dragon blood jade

obscure before this—began emitting a bright, blue light that encroached from the corners of the

and

the platform, Peter was barely able to hold his shock as he

was standing rather close to it—he found himself feeling rather amazed by the crystal’s

Mackusion’s glow slowly dimmed, and Gerald placed his

if on cue, the stone then slowly descended into his hand, emitting a tiny

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You know, my family has a picture of the sun that is capable

pendant as a medium to communicate with it. Ask a question that you truly desire the answer to, and with any luck, it’ll respond to you!

replied Gerald as he closed his eyes

of light shot out from the pendant and

seconds later, nothing seemed to happen… Waiting in silence together with Zyla, both of them watched wide-eyed as the Mackusion—that had previously been resting on Gerald’s palm—slowly rose and began hovering in the

light that caused Gerald and Zyla

again, they were both shocked to see that the blue light had caused a gigantic screen of sorts to manifest before them… Well, it was less of an actual manifestation and more of an illusion, to be

screen slowly displayed the image of the ocean… Though there was nothing but still water across

knows how long, a large ship slowly began sailing into view… Standing on the deck, two women could

the scene portrayed was nothing to write home about, Gerald found himself breathing heavily as hints of

the women on deck… Was Mila…! This was the ship

been kidnapped by the Sun League, he had no idea how the kidnapping process had gone. Hell, he wasn’t even

that in mind, he kept his eyes peeled to make sure he didn’t miss

enough, a massive whirlpool appeared right before the ship! Like a gigantic gluttonous mouth,

be seen helplessly holding onto her fearful classmate’s hands, trying her best

bronze—suddenly emerged from the depths

to recognize the large spaceship. It… It

descending below the waves again, Gerald found himself barely able to hold himself back. He desperately wanted to rush over and save her, even if he knew that there

case was, it appeared that his

onto his hand before saying, “Calm yourself, Gerald! All

down slightly, and the screen returned

moment,

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large island, and odd flowers could be seen growing all

that place was. It was Warhill

I’m sure grandpa and

idea on how to use the Mackusion. Essentially, after communicating with it through one’s soul, everything that the communicator thought, missed, or

witnessing what had happened to Mila, the screen was now displaying the place where his grandpa had gone to in order to

barely had any doubts that this was Warhill Island, the legendary place where the pledge of the holy water was held, it was because he had seen the

soon realized that even after some time had passed,

it be that grandpa and the others have yet to arrive

before pointing at Angelica’s fallen statue and asking, “Speaking of which, what exactly is the relationship between you and that statue, Zyla? Why does a statue of you

off, you should know that the island isn’t all that far from the king of the ocean’s palace. With that in mind, both the island and the statue worked together as a seal, preventing me from leaving the king of

the legends that I’ve heard, only those whose inner strengths have long entered the realm of legends are invited to participate in it. However, I’ve always found it odd that they

cryptic families aren’t considered orthodox. After all, they rely on external forces to increase their training. Great masters, on the other hand, have true inner strength and

pledge of the holy water is because of the existence of a holy pool on that island. It’s one of the entrances into

pledge—to attain immortality is actually achieved by gaining entry into Jaellatra? Then… does that mean that there’s a possibility that those who never returned from the pledge of the holy water may not actually be dead and have simply been brought to Jaellatra?” replied Gerald,

recruits suitable new people in order to maintain its existence and development. In fact, Leo’s one of the younger people who were

curious though… How

then one of the more major differences between our world and Jaellatra

we’re on the topic, I’ll give you a bit of a history lesson on the place. See, many destructive incidents took place between heaven and earth thousands of years ago. Due to all the chaos, numerous civilizations slowly met their end, and the Shunzuog Civilization was no exception to that. With the eventual downfall of the Shunzuog Civilization, several of the civilization’s valuable treasures and its best features ended up disappearing for good. The Shunzuog

appeared on the surface of the Earth for the longest time after that. In fact, the only living things on earth

that, the inhabitants of Jaellatra sometimes lent a hand to those training themselves to attain spiritual enlightenment. While they didn’t have Dehlere Foundations within their bodies, they were able to make use of external forces, allowing them to attain similarly high levels

then replied, “So… I’m guessing that’s the origin story of cryptic