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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.

this instantly caused quite a stir among members of the cultivating realm as well as those from

the North and the King of South Asia… This battle was surely going down

mind, numerous skilled men from both the cultivating realm and distinguished families quickly

side, after all. A wrong or careless choice

be worth the loss, the powers quickly began researching Gerald’s background, hoping to pick the right side as soon as

unpopular, many ended up picking

from second-class families within Yanam, and

night. Despite the fact that he was bathing in a moonlit hot spring without anyone in sight, there were simply too many things bothering Gerald at the

had said, he had done all this just to obtain Gerald’s Herculean Primordial Spirit… Aside from that, the old man had apparently built secret connections with some of Jaellatra’s forces as

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, she got

risk,

he hadn’t gotten in touch with

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of those forces were going to be very strong. Hell, there could even be a person as strong as he

in mind, Gerald then closed his eyes,

voice grumbled, “Humph! How could

top manors? I had honestly expected to see a lot of

other Western young masters could be seen entering the venue in a group. Since this manor’s hot springs were rather well-known, those who visited Yanam tended to drop by, which was probably why these people were here in

think that the security guard at the door actually claimed that someone had booked this entire

said another word earlier, I would’ve definitely knocked him out! Regardless, since we’re already here, let’s make

still trying to relax in the hot springs—found himself frowning slightly. This hot spring manor had been specifically booked by a few families for the sole usage of those

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

have all the fun they wanted as

now made up, Gerald simply continued meditating with his

at that moment, a pretty girl—who was part of the group—who had been twirling her hair this entire time

way for a brief moment, she eventually shook her head,

expression, one of the guys in the group—who

just… thought I saw someone very familiar for a moment there… An old friend from Serene County… Though that couldn’t be, right…?” replied Leila Jung

few Western women among them—looking extremely attractive, Leila’s mature charm and intellectual beauty still

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

shouldn’t have any reason to be in Yanam… Even if the King of the North is going to enter battle soon, I doubt that the news would’ve even reached his ears! After all, in the end, he’s just a regular rich heir! That event has nothing

Due to that, she now mostly came across international celebrities in her daily life. In fact, she had even met higher-ups who were similarly ranked

that in mind, it was evident that Leila no

felt like laughing just from reminiscing

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

on her… Not even once. That, of

ways, and it eventually granted Leila her wish while she was doing a part-time job as a

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rather smoothly and Leila was able

it was similar to a situation where a tiny-winged butterfly—who had previously only flown around local vegetable fields—suddenly grew massive wings that allowed it to fly much higher into the sky… The foreign sights, scents, and sounds… It was paradise

no longer had any

so many butterflies

the North and the King of

had been able to enter this manor through the use of connections, those connections would do little to grant them

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

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

instantly threw

have connections even on an international

you, young master Lynn?” squealed a few of the

I specified ‘the area surrounding the Dragon Tower’ for 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… After all, I’m sure all of you are aware of

it turned out, being able to enter the dragon tower in the first place was already a big

don’t think 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 have any special protection! Our lives

young master Lynn! I’m sure he has special people who keep him safe at all times!” added Leila as she turned to look

more… After all, it seems that you have a way with words… Speaking

only allowed to remain within the outer ring. Since the new King of the North is said to have extraordinary capabilities—to the point where Yanam had previously been forced to apply restricted means on him—many leaders aren’t allowed to be within

in their group suddenly pointed in a certain direction before exclaiming, “…Hey. Is that who I think

look at where

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

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

it before exclaiming, “It… It really is her! It’s the international artist, Yelena Song! The

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with lustful gazes as they said, “What the hell

of the most beautiful woman in Asia for no reason. With that said,

rich men had pursued her from the moment she rose to fame.

had to admit that she was extraordinarily

at the group of people gawking at her, she instantly began

since the main force supporting here had told her to accompany the King of the North tonight, hopefully garnering his

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

so many people here, which explained why she

case was, Yelena watched as a few of the men in the group excitedly

the young man resting in 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

the group—instantly felt humiliated.

you just ignore my brothers when they rushed over to greet you?” scoffed Frederick as he walked over to her, annoyance in

at Frederick as she replied, “I’m only here tonight to

down on me, you btch?! I’m the one and only Frederick Lynn! Don’t tell me you don’t know who I am! Are you saying I’m less worthy than this shtty

gaze as she said, “I’ve heard of you before,

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

was 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

more than me, huh? Good! I’ll make you eat your words! Let’s see who the person with

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the bottle was empty, he scoffed before tossing

around his feet, Frederick glared at Gerald, wanting to

hand, had a mortified expression on her face. After all, she knew very well

“…Foolish!” shouted Gerald.

himself in the hot springs. Now

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

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

lavishly-dressed middle-aged man had a terrified expression on his face as he shouted, “How the

who had spoken was

place for my master to rest in, right, Chairman Chac? What are all these random people doing here? Could it be that you

them if I knew…!” whimpered Chairman Chac as he instantly

angrily turned to look at Frederick and his friends before roaring, “Who the hell

yet another humiliating blow… What the hell was wrong

ignored Frederick, and now, they were being scolded just because they wanted

few years back. With that in mind, Frederick simply assumed

that the man had forgotten about him, Frederick simply replied, “Chairman Chac, correct? I feel like you’ve forgotten who I am, but just as a refresher, my name is Frederick Lynn, and Joe Lynn is

look at him in admiration as he walked toward Chairman Chac, intent on

all he received was a tight slap from Chairman

Again, who the f*ck allowed all of you in?!”

him, Frederick then replied, “Chairman Chac! I remind you

yelled, “Lynn this,

the group of youths grew frightened when they saw the security guards inching closer to them, a voice suddenly shouted, “I’m afraid they won’t be leaving

of the voice, everyone was astonished to see that Gerald had already gotten himself dressed, and was now looking at Frederick with

as she stared at the youth who had his arms

that familiar voice, the slightly taken aback Gerald then turned to face the surprised girl before replying, “…Leila?

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met

these people…?” asked the