Chapter 567: Chapter 567 Refusal To Be A Dog
The golden core gleamed in my palm, radiating dense qi that called to me irresistibly.
This contained a Marquis’s entire lifetime of spiritual energy—its richness was beyond comprehension!
With this golden core, I wouldn’t even need the Heaven Swallowing Skill! Plus, its power far exceeded what that technique could offer!
I held the golden core tenderly, wasting no time before swallowing it whole!
The core burst inside my dantian instantly! Rich qi flooded every corner of my energy center!
"Incredible!" I couldn’t stop myself from shouting!
This rush completely outclassed any Spirit Core I’d ever consumed!
Kill enough Marquises, and I had zero doubt I could reach Martial Saint level faster than anyone!
The crowd still surrounded me, staring up with mixtures of wonder and terror in their eyes.
I looked them over briefly, then turned and walked away without another word.
Atkinson Samson was finished.
His shameful death had already become common knowledge!
This moment marked the beginning of the younger generation’s rise from society’s lowest ranks!
I reached the Great Saint Sect’s main hall.
Throughout the sect, countless people shook with fear.
They stared at the young man before them—me—with genuine terror.
I glanced around and spoke coolly: "Starting today, the Great Saint Sect becomes Green Moon Villa. Anyone wanting to stay joins Green Moon Villa. Those who don’t can leave right now."
Everyone exchanged uncertain looks, unable to decide immediately.
"Count me in!" Kira Doris suddenly called out!
Following Kira’s example, others began shouting: "I’m staying too!"
Eventually, most of the hundreds of Great Saint Sect members chose to remain.
Those who’d previously enjoyed Atkinson Samson’s favors naturally departed.
...
In the main hall, I sat where Atkinson Samson once held court, several documents spread in my hands.
These papers listed all properties belonging to the Great Saint Sect.
Scanning the asset inventory, I felt a slight amazement.
The north’s top sect truly lived up to its reputation—their holdings were staggering!
Now Green Moon Villa had taken the Great Saint Sect’s place as the north’s premier sect!
This meant controlling the northern martial world’s strongest influence!
But I knew perfectly well that martial strength alone couldn’t challenge aristocratic families.
Sects had always served under aristocratic families, nothing more than pieces they’d cultivated.
To truly confront the Sean and Johansson families, I’d need backing from multiple power sources.
"Mr. Raymond, you said before... that you’d make me the Great Saint Sect’s master. You remember that, right?" Kira Doris asked with a grin.
I looked at him and replied flatly: "Of course I remember."
Hearing this, Kira lit up with joy and quickly said: "Thank you, Mr. Raymond!"
I smirked coldly: "Too bad the Great Saint Sect doesn’t exist anymore—this is Green Moon Villa now."
Kira’s expression shifted, and he asked carefully: "Mr. Raymond, what exactly... are you saying?"
I tucked away the documents and stood up: "Want to stay? I’ll give you an elder position. Don’t want to? Then follow the dead Great Saint Sect and get out."
Kira’s face went incredibly sour, never expecting this twist.
After all that chaos, he’d end up as just an elder—no real improvement.
"I... I’ll stay." Kira had no choice but to bow and accept my decision.
I didn’t waste more time on him and called Ximena Santos that same day, asking her to bring people and take control of the Great Saint Sect.
By evening, Ximena Santos arrived with several Green Moon Villa core members.
Looking at the massive Great Saint Sect complex, Ximena Santos seemed momentarily stunned by the unreality of it all.
"Kira Doris, from now on Ximena Santos leads Green Moon Villa as sect master, and you’ll help her," I announced coldly.
Kira Doris didn’t dare object and quickly nodded: "Yes, Mr. Raymond."
But Ximena Santos said uncomfortably, "Mr. Raymond, forget it. You should take the sect master position..."
"No. I made you a promise." I shook my head.
Ximena Santos sighed, momentarily speechless.
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Capital City, Johansson family residence.
After days of treatment, Vance Johansson’s injuries had finally begun healing.
He sat on the couch, but anxiety consumed his thoughts.
"Dad, set up my training immediately. I want to reach Marquis level before Mason Raymond does!" Vance Johansson said icily.
Klein Johansson approached from the side, opening his mouth but struggling to find words.
"Dad, what’s the matter?" Seeing Klein Johansson’s expression, Vance Johansson frowned slightly.
Klein Johansson sighed softly: "Mason Raymond... He’s already reached Marquis level, and Atkinson Samson died by his hand."
Hearing this, Vance Johansson shot up from the couch!
His eyes went wide, his face twisted with pain and disbelief!
"How...how did he reach Marquis level..." Vance Johansson’s forehead veins bulged as his fists clenched tight!
Vance Johansson couldn’t grasp how Mason Raymond—someone he’d crushed underfoot last year—could widen their gap so dramatically in such a short time!
Klein Johansson patted Vance Johansson’s shoulder: "Don’t worry. Dalia Yann has already departed, and Mason Raymond will be a corpse soon enough."
Even so, Vance Johansson still felt bitter resentment.
He’d always considered himself heaven’s chosen son, inferior to no one, but now someone from the bottom had completely surpassed him! How could he accept this!
"Mason Raymond...Mason Raymond!" Vance Johansson’s rage exploded as he roared at the ceiling!
——
Green Moon Villa.
After settling things for Ximena Santos, I was about to call Victor Green and invite him and Mya Winona to Green Moon Villa.
Just then, my phone rang first.
Looking at the screen, I saw the caller was Steve Barnes from Sea City.
I answered and laughed: "Mr. Barnes, what brings you to call me?"
Steve Barnes laughed on the other end: "Mason Raymond, I heard Atkinson Samson is dead? Well done."
I replied politely: "Mr. Barnes, you’re too generous."
Steve Barnes’s voice turned casual: "You’ve got some talent—I approve of you. Starting today, I’m letting you become a Barnes family member and work for the Barnes family!"
"With my Barnes family supporting you, you’ll definitely have a shot at competing with the Sean family!"
Hearing this, I frowned.
I stayed quiet for a moment, then said: "Mr. Barnes, I think you’re confused. You and I are partners only, not that I’m affiliated with the Barnes family."
Steve Barnes’s voice suddenly turned serious.
He said coldly: "Mason Raymond, what are you trying to say?"
I frowned and replied: "Wasn’t I clear from the start? You and I are just partners, helping each other reach our goals, not in some boss-employee relationship."
Steve Barnes exploded with fury on the other end: "Partner with me? What gives you the right to partner with me? Even the former Great Saint Sect was just a subsidiary under the Sean family, and now you want to stand as my equal?!"
Hearing this, my tone grew heavier.
"The Great Saint Sect was the Great Saint Sect, I am me. Atkinson Samson chose to be a dog, but I won’t." I said coldly.
"Fine, fine!" Steve Barnes raged on the other end.
He sneered: "I’d love to see how far you get without any backing to support you!"
"And Mason Raymond, let me tell you something—you’ve made an enemy of me!"
