Low–level martial artists were restricted to only
channeling their energy through physical attacks, while divine-
level martial artists surpassed human capabilities. With the ability to
manifest energy externally, they were
able to strike across space itself!
In the face of a divine–level martial artist, even the best low–
level martial artists paled in significance. They
existed on different planes of status and prowess.
The strange thing was that Joshua was only in his twenties. His
talent in martial arts was terrifying for him to
be able to achieve divinity at his age.
"Ha You're quite perceptive." Joshua smiled proudly, "Since you've realiz
ed I'm a highly–skilled, divine–
level martial artist, you should understand my words carry weight."
Natasha's brow furrowed. So they'd come prepared, laying low all for this
day.
"After you, Ms. Harmon. Don't make me go on a massacre," he smiled teasin
gly. A wealthy princess was
nothing in his eyes.
"I hope you won't regret it." Natasha walked out with a sneer. She knew i
f she didn't obey, everyone here today
would die.
"Tell the Harmons to fulfill my demands, and Natasha will be safe. Otherw
ise, there's no telling what I'd do to
her."
He took out an envelope. With a swipe of his hand, it shot out like a dag
ger and stabbed right into the door
frame.
Watching their departing figures, Stephan shouted out, "Inform Mrs. Harmo
n immediately!"
"What? Natasha has been kidnapped?"
After the news arrived and Jessica was briefed about the situation, her e
xpression hardened, along with the
rest of the people present.
"How could that happen? We have dozens of bodyguards. How could Natasha b
e taken away?" Ruth was in
disbelief.
"They were too strong. We were no match for them." Stephan mourned. His l
egs were crippled, and his core was destroyed. He was as good as useless.
"Who was it? The audacity to kidnap my daughter!" Jennifer was furious.
"We're not sure of their true identity, but they left a letter." Stephan
signaled his men to give the letter to Jennifer. She opened up the letter
, and her expression grew dark as she read it.
"Mom, what does it say?" Ruth asked impatiently.
"It says, before the sun rises, bring the formulation of Immortunol and D
ustin to Hummer Villa as ransom." Her tone was almost a growl.
"Hummer Villa? Isn't that
Edwin's territory?" Ruth frowned. Did this have to do with the Hummer fam
ily again?
"Inform headquarters immediately. Get them to deploy the shadow guards fo
r support!" Jennifer was solemn," Make a call to Dustin as well. Ask him
to come here immediately!"
"Mom, you can't be thinking of surrendering him to them, are you?" Ruth i
mplored.
"This happened because of him. Why should he be free?"
"But
"No buts. Natasha's safety comes first. Go now!"
"Okay." She pursed her lips as she made the call, not daring to go agains
t her mom.
Meanwhile, at Peaceful Medical Center, Dustin's expression turned solemn
as he listened through his phone. He felt a surge of anger rising within
him.
"I'll be there
right away." He spared the nonsense and hung up, leaving the house in a f
ury immediately after.
He stepped on the gas pedal for the entire
journey. Within 20 minutes, he arrived at Park Place. As soon as he walke
d in, the first thing he saw was the casualties lying on the floor. Steph
an's
injuries were the worst. His face was pale as he constantly coughed up bl
ood, and his core energy had been completely destroyed.
"Dustin, you're finally here!" Ruth found solace in his appearance.
"Who did this?" Dustin's piercing gaze could kill
"See for yourself!" Jennifer threw him the letter.
Dustin read it, and his temper flared. "The Hummer family are all pighead
ed! It seems like they will never learn
their lesson!"
"My daughter has been pulled into your mess. What do you plan on doing?"
Jennifer questioned.
"I will definitely rescue Ms. Harmon," he assured her.
"And if you fail?" she retorted.
"Then I'll pay with my life!" Dustin's expression grew solemn.
"Hmph! At least you're able to man up. My daughter's affection has not go
ne in vain."