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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1561

“What wonderful news! From this moment forth, he’ll be recognized by the cultivating realms all across the globe as the King of the North!” whispered Carlos and the others excitedly among themselves.

Gerald, however, didn’t seem to care too much about this. After all, by this point, honor and recognition weren’t really important to him anymore.

Regardless, Priest Jenkin then cleared his throat before saying, “Actually, there’s one more thing that one of the Ringmasters of Obliteration entrusted me to tell you… Quite frankly, however, I’m not really sure if you’d like to hear it…”

Nodding in response, Gerald then replied, “Please share it with me, leading priest!”

“Well… I heard from the King of South Asia that Daryl’s had some beef with you… As I’ve earlier said, the Ringmasters of Obliteration have a rule of not getting involved with the real world… I’m sure you can guess where I’m going with this, but the love-hate relationship between you and Daryl has gotten to the point where you actually killed the Turnbull family’s young master! While the past is in the past, I’ve been told to advise the two of you to have a nice talk about all this… After all, in the end, this is all for the peace of the cultivating realm…” explained Priest Jenkin.

“First off, there’s something wrong with that statement… You see, I’m not the one unwilling to let go of all this. In fact, you can trust me when I say that it’s the other person who isn’t letting me off! Regardless, now that you’ve all spoken up, I can agree to meet and have a talk with Daryl once the chance presents itself. However, I’ll only be willing to do so if he first releases my family members!” replied Gerald in a straightforward but casual way so that even an idiot would be able to fully understand his message.

Daryl had been playing this game for the longest time, making precise calculations and even manipulating Gerald’s ancestors, all for the sake of eventually being able to deal with Gerald.

With that in mind, it was evident that Gerald had been hurt far too much by that old man. Despite the good advice from the Ringmasters of Obliteration, Gerald wasn’t about to just let that old man off that easily. Daryl needed to pay something back for all the damage he had done to him.

Putting his grudges against that old man aside, Gerald fully understood that the Ringmasters of Obliteration simply didn’t want him to hurt innocent people or intervene with secular matters. Both of those were naturally no issue for Gerald.

“That’s great to hear! Now I can return and give the ringmasters a good explanation! Well, without further ado, I’ll be taking my leave then, Master Gerald!”

After the priest left, everyone instantly began excitedly chatting with each other.

“What a great and honorable title the King of the North is!”

As the others chatted on, Gerald knew for a fact that he wouldn’t be able to find peace yet. After all, there were simply far too many things he still needed to do in the future… All he could do in the meantime, was hope that his family members were all still safe and sound…

The second his thought ended, a loud ‘bang’ could be heard before the ship began shaking all of a sudden! Sensing that the waves beneath them were now churning violently out of the blue, Gerald found himself furrowing his brows, wondering what was going on.

By exerting some force, the waves instantly went calm again, though almost immediately after, a massive force attracted Gerald’s attention.

Activating his divine eye, Gerald scanned the area up ahead… before closing it again after only a brief moment.

“There’s no need to panic, everyone! I’ll be heading off for a while, but don’t worry, I’ll be back soon!” said Gerald rather casually before he slowly faded away…

Within the country of Yanam, tall mountains were everywhere. However, there was one mountain, in particular, that was so tall that it went above the clouds… Almost as though it connected the heavens with the earth, the mountain was aptly named Alpview.

At that moment—above the many clouds beneath Alpview’s peak—a man donning plain clothes could be seen standing on a tall porch, his arms against his back as he stared at the near-endless horizon of mountains and rivers before him…

With how tall Alpview was, it was no wonder why nobody else was there.

All of a sudden, Gerald could suddenly be seen slowly walking over…

Staring at the old man’s back with a bitter smile on his face, Gerald then said, “You know, I was devastated when I first realized the possibility of you being dead… After all, you were still my respectable grandpa whom I prided greatly before all this… I won’t lie that at the time, I truly felt the warmth and love of family from you!”

“Oh? Is that so? Regardless, I have to say that I’m rather impressed that you’ve been able to grow so much in both ability and maturity from when we last met… Honestly, I was expecting a bit more surprise from you upon reuniting with me. Well, I guess this reaction of yours is pretty interesting too. Whatever the case is, quite a lot truly has happened throughout these few months!” replied Daryl as he slowly turned around…

Their eyes now meeting, both men seemed unexpectedly calm and composed…

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“As you’ve said, I’m no longer the old me! Regardless, I’m sure you know why both of us are meeting today. Cutting straight to the chase, release my family right this instant! They have nothing to do with what’s happening between us!” said Gerald in a casual tone.

“Release them you say? Oh, I will! I’ll definitely be releasing Dylan and the rest! Of course, that includes Mila!” sneered Daryl.

“…What? You… You’ve even captured Mila?” replied Gerald, stunned.

“That’s right! While she did get captured by those from the Sun League, she didn’t die! Quite a bit happened after that, but essentially, I managed to get my hands on her while she was representing Jaellatra on a trip to earth! Either way, I know how much you want your family to be together, Gerald, which is why I’m honestly doing you a favor by reuniting her with Dylan and the rest!” said Daryl with a scoff.

“You… You despicable rat…!” growled the infuriated Gerald as he instantly made a sword finger gesture!

A split second later, a strong bolt of lightning shot toward Daryl’s direction!

While it was true that Daryl’s initial goal had been to trigger Gerald, now that he saw how strong Gerald’s attack was, his eyelids couldn’t help but twitch. This power… He truly was a Chakra King!

“Demon protection!” yelled Daryl as darkness rapidly encased the old man within a protective orb!

Had Daryl activated the skill a second later, the golden bolt would’ve surely struck him! Even so, the near-blindingly bright bolt wasn’t done yet. Still pushing against Daryl’s dark barrier, the force of it began creating gales that were so strong that it uprooted a lot of the vicinity’s greenery, causing them to instantly wilt!

Shortly after, an explosive sound could be heard as even the porch that Daryl was still standing on—that wasn’t protected under the dark orb—blasted into pieces! Following that, debris and dust began flying everywhere…

It honestly shouldn’t have been that hard for Daryl to block Gerald’s lightning attack. After all, he was a Third-rank Chara King as well.

What he hadn’t anticipated, however, was the fact that Gerald’s sword attack would behave this strangely! It was constantly changing!

From what Daryl could see, it looked like multiple pulses of power were being pushed into the golden bolt of lightning, making it larger and larger as more power flowed into it!

Eventually, a crack could be heard, and before Daryl knew it, the shadowy barrier had shattered not unlike broken glass!

This wasn’t good! Immediately retracting his power, Daryl then made a mad dash away from the incoming attack!

Following that, the ground almost seemed to explode as the lighting bolt shot right for the cliff opposite of them, leaving a deep gash that was at least four meters deep!

Upon seeing that, Daryl quickly found himself stumbling backward till the back of his soles touched the cliff’s edge…

Even after managing to stabilize himself, Daryl’s breath was heavy and his eyes wide open as the utterly flabbergasted old man muttered, “…What… What kind of attack even was that? Where did you learn that from?!”

“Just so you know, aside from Thunder Eruption, there exists another skill called the Ninth-sky Blade. As a trivia, this skill was specifically designed to counter evil powers like yours!” explained Gerald in a frigid tone.

“…How incredible… It truly appears that you’ve inherited all of Liemis’s powers… However, allow me to remind you that both of us are Third-rank Chara Kings, Gerald. I hope you don’t assume that I’ll lose to you, just because you have an extra skill or two! Regardless, I’ve been feeling a bit worn out in the past few days. With that said, what do you say to a duel at Yanam’s dragon tower at noon tomorrow? Since we’re having a decisive battle on who lives or dies, I’ll be sure to bring your family members along as well!” growled Daryl in an icy tone as he placed his hands against his back.

While Daryl had a poker face on, a steady stream of blood was already dripping from his torn palms and purlicues. Even the veins on his trembling arms were now extremely visible as they pulsated wildly due to all the stress they had just faced.

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“Very well, then! We’ll end this tomorrow!” agreed Gerald before immediately leaving.

Seconds after Gerald’s departure, two shadowy figures suddenly bounded over to Daryl’s side…

“I have to insist that you’re overestimating him, my lord! Using the great dragon extermination spell on him… Don’t you think that you’re treating him a bit too highly?”

“That’s right! After all, even though he’s become the King of the North and is now a Chakra King like you, it’s evident that he’s still far less capable in comparison! I mean, Gerald wasn’t even able to land a single hit on you earlier!”

If it wasn’t evident enough, both of the men—who were at the level of Eighth-rank Masters—were very close to Daryl.

Before they could say anything else, however, Daryl suddenly spurted a fountain of blood out of his mouth, falling to his knees seconds later!

“…W-what? M-my lord!” shouted the shocked duo.

Before they were able to help him up, the shivering Daryl—whose forehead was now overflowing with sweat—shouted, “Don’t touch me! My… Several of my veins have been damaged by Gerald’s essential qi! If we’re not careful I’ll be as good as gone!”

Following that, the injured old man looked at the direction that Gerald had left in, his heart beating wildly and his eyes unable to hide their wariness.

In an almost heartbroken tone, Daryl then muttered, “…He… His power is now far beyond mine… He’s become too powerful…! I’ll undoubtedly end up losing in our battle tomorrow!”

“…T-then… What should we do, my lord?” asked the now panicking duo.

“What else can be done? We only have the great dragon extermination spell left! If that can’t take Gerald down, then nobody on this planet will ever come close to becoming his opponent again… It truly isn’t a stretch to claim that Gerald is now the strongest man on Earth!” replied Daryl, complex emotions reflected in his eyes.

“…Well, what are you still standing there for? Hurry! Return and start preparing the great dragon extermination spell!” bellowed Daryl.

It wasn’t long after before the battle between Daryl and Gerald started spreading around.

of the cultivating realm as well as those from

battle between the King of the North and the King of South Asia… This battle

in mind, numerous skilled men from both the cultivating realm and distinguished families quickly made their way to

also started an undercurrent in Yanam. Massive events like these required people to eventually pick a side, after all. A wrong or

that it wouldn’t be worth the loss, the powers quickly began researching Gerald’s background, hoping to pick the right side as

to be unpopular, many

second-class families within Yanam, and

couldn’t seem to calm his mind at all that night. Despite the fact that he was bathing in a moonlit hot spring

said, he had done all this just to obtain Gerald’s Herculean Primordial Spirit… Aside from that, the old man had apparently built secret

in Jaellatra this entire time, and that she had somehow managed to gain enough recognition to be given the power to travel over to earth and make negotiations on Jaellatra’s behalf. In the end, however,

risk,

hadn’t gotten in touch

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all he knew, the King of Judgment Portal could very well

the case was, Gerald was sure that most of those forces were going to be very strong. Hell, there

and his family tomorrow. With that in mind, Gerald then closed his eyes, attempting to rest and meditate. Eventually, he

was sometime later when a loud voice grumbled, “Humph! How could such

of Yanam’s top manors? I had honestly expected to see a

masters could be seen entering the venue in a group. Since this manor’s hot springs were rather well-known,

actually claimed that someone had booked this entire place! He’s probably

Honestly, had he said another word earlier, I would’ve definitely knocked him out! Regardless, since we’re already here, let’s make sure to enjoy ourselves tonight!” replied

slightly. This hot spring manor had been specifically booked by a few families for the sole usage of those from the Sacrasolis Palace. With

anytime else, Gerald would’ve definitely ordered for these people to be kicked out. However, he really couldn’t

could have all the fun they wanted as long as they didn’t

Gerald simply continued meditating with

he was to pay any further attention to that group, Gerald failed to notice that at that moment, a pretty girl—who was part of the group—who had been twirling

eventually

a change in her expression, one of the guys in the

moment there… An old friend from Serene County… Though that couldn’t be, right…?” replied Leila Jung rather

group—inclusive of the few Western women among them—looking extremely attractive, Leila’s mature charm and intellectual beauty still allowed her to outshine

anyone from Serene County would be prestigious enough to travel to this place! Do you even know how much one has to pay just to stay a night in this manor?” replied a bespectacled man who had been listening in

the King of the North is going to enter battle soon, I doubt that the news would’ve

in Foreign Languages a year prior, and she was now a famous translator in a major company overseas. Due to that, she now mostly

in mind, it was evident that Leila no longer saw things the way

told, she felt like laughing just from reminiscing

this had started with her utterly looking down on Gerald… Upon later realizing that he was actually a rich heir who

hers after that, he never had his eyes on her… Not even once. That, of course, made her feel dejected, and she fell into

and it eventually granted Leila her wish while she was doing a part-time job as a tour guide… During one of her many shifts, she had come

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Leila was

massive wings that allowed it to fly much higher into the sky… The foreign sights,

that in mind, Leila no longer had any trouble moving on from

vegetable fields she frequented—which explained why so many butterflies fell for him—back then, now that she had experienced the paradise beyond, her desperation back

really go inside either! A great battle between the King of the North and the King of South Asia… Ahh… I

of connections, those connections would do little to grant them

family’s business expand across the Middle East, young master Lynn? I’ve even heard that your family has connections with the Arabic royal family! Since it’s been rumored that even people who are President-level are watching the battle tomorrow, have you been granted permission to watch, Frederick?” asked one of the westerners as he turned to look

have to look at my father’s arrangements first… Though I remember him telling me that it shouldn’t be a problem to enter the area surrounding the dragon

that, everyone instantly threw

few glances at him… To have connections even on an international level… Now this was a

master Lynn?” squealed a few of the girls who were already starting to get

a reason! Look, while I may be able to get all of us into a wide variety of places, I really can’t do a thing in this situation…

to enter the dragon tower in the first place was already a big issue for Frederick

we should swarm the dragon tower tomorrow… Just so you know, I was translating for a European country’s leader this morning, and I overheard that only Seventh-rank masters are allowed to be part of the escort team. With that said, even if we do manage to enter, we don’t

same can’t be said with young master Lynn! I’m sure he has special people who keep him safe at all times!” added Leila as she turned to look at

with a smile before replying, “Ms. Leila, correct? If an opportunity arises, we should really get to know each other a bit more… After all, it seems that you have a way with words… Speaking of which, I heard that a few of you, advanced translators, are entering

the North is said to have extraordinary capabilities—to the

group

look at where he

greeted by the sight of a tall, long-haired woman—who only had a white bathrobe on—who was slowly approaching the

features were, all the men in the group couldn’t even pull their eyes away from

to snap out of it before exclaiming, “It…

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still recovering from their initial shock, others were already looking at her with lustful gazes as they said, “What the hell is she doing here in Yanam? And why’s she

given the title of the most beautiful woman in Asia for no reason. With that said, to men like them, she was

moment she rose to fame. While that naturally meant that several strong forces were supporting her, none of her pursuers ever

at her, Frederick had to admit that she was extraordinarily

she was being stared at. Turning to look at the group of people

force supporting here had told her to accompany the King of the

been anyone else, Yelena wouldn’t have agreed with this in the least. Gerald, however, was not just a random nobody. He was the King of the North, one of the strongest people on the planet! With that said, who wouldn’t want such a hero to be their

be so many people here, which explained why she was feeling

as a few of the men in the group excitedly rushed

the hot springs again… She had seen him in a photo before, and she had to admit that he was charismatic. Now that the real deal was before her, however, Yelena felt that the photo didn’t do him justice. With nothing but Gerald in her heart and soul, it was pretty much impossible for any other men to get

the leader of the group—instantly felt humiliated. After all,

you just ignore my brothers when they rushed over to

reflecting how enticed she was—didn’t even bother to turn back to look at Frederick as she replied, “I’m only here tonight to accompany Mr. Crawford. With that

only Frederick Lynn! Don’t tell me you don’t know who I am! Are you saying I’m less worthy than this shtty Mr. Crawford of yours? Bullsh*t!” roared the infuriated Frederick

as she said, “I’ve heard of

looks of it, Yelena felt that these people didn’t even realize who the person in the hot springs

having none

reminded himself that there hadn’t been a man whom he didn’t dare offend up till this point. Adding that to Yelena’s sickening attitude toward him, Frederick decided to project all his

eat your words! Let’s see who the person with real power is now!’ Frederick thought to himself as he instantly grabbed a nearby bottle

its contents into the

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scoffed before tossing the bottle onto

now scattered around his feet, Frederick glared at Gerald, wanting to see what

on the other hand, had a mortified expression on her face. After all, she knew very well who this person

“…Foolish!” shouted Gerald.

Gerald had finally begun enjoying himself in the hot springs. Now that this buffoon had interrupted him, he

the hell did you just say?! I bet you don’t know who I am yet, right?! Just so you know, my father has connections with the Saudi royal family!” roared

already hear the many footsteps that were swiftly approaching… and within seconds,

terrified expression on his face as he

his immense fear, the one who had spoken was none other than

Chairman Chac? What are all these random people doing here? Could

if I knew…!” whimpered Chairman

at Frederick and his friends before roaring, “Who the hell let all

others suffered yet another humiliating blow… What

that celebrity had ignored Frederick, and now, they were being scolded just because they wanted to enjoy a leisurely trip

his father a few years back. With that in mind, Frederick simply assumed that it was too dark for Chairman Chac

simply replied, “Chairman Chac, correct? I feel like you’ve forgotten who I am, but just as a refresher, my name is

but look at him in

response, however, all he received was a tight slap from Chairman

The hell is Lynn?! Again, who the f*ck allowed all

slapped him, Frederick then replied, “Chairman Chac! I remind you that Joe Lynn is my

slap to his other cheek, Chairman Chac then yelled, “Lynn this, Lynn that! Just get the hell out

of youths grew frightened when they saw the security guards inching closer to them, a voice suddenly

that Gerald had already gotten himself dressed, and was now looking

shocked Leila as she stared at the youth who had his arms against his

Gerald then turned to face the surprised girl before replying, “…Leila? What are you

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two hadn’t met each

You… You know all these people…?” asked the