Chapter 252 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Lowâlevel 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 divineâlevel martial artist, even the best lowâlevel 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.
âHa Youâre quite perceptive.â Joshua smiled proudly, âSince youâve realized Iâm a highlyâskilled, divineâlevel martial artist, you should understand my words carry weight.â
Natashaâs brow furrowed. So theyâd come prepared, laying low all for this day.
âAfter you, Ms. Harmon. Donât make me go on a massacre,â he smiled teasingly. A wealthy princess was nothing in his eyes.
âI hope you wonât regret it.â Natasha walked out with a sneer. She knew if she didnât obey, everyone here today would die.
âTell the Harmons to fulfill my demands, and Natasha will be safe. Otherwise, thereâs no telling what Iâd do to her.â
He took out an envelope. With a swipe of his hand, it shot out like a dagger and stabbed right into the door frame. Watching their departing figures, Stephan shouted out, âInform Mrs. Harmon immediately!â
âWhat? Natasha has been kidnapped?â After the news arrived and Jessica was briefed about the situation, her expression hardened, along with the rest of the people present.
âHow could that happen? We have dozens of bodyguards. How could Natasha be taken away?â Ruth was in disbelief.
âThey were too strong. We were no match for them.â Stephan mourned. His legs were crippled, and his core was destroyed. He was as good as useless.
âWho was it? The audacity to kidnap my daughter!â Jennifer was furious.
âWeâre not sure of their true identity, but they left a letter.â Stephan signaled his men to give the letter to Jennifer. She opened up the letter, and her expression grew dark as she read it. âMom, what does it say?â Ruth asked impatiently.
âIt says, before the sun rises, bring the formulation of Immortunol and Dustin to Hummer Villa as ransom.â Her tone was almost a growl.
âHummer Villa? Isnât that Edwinâs territory?â Ruth frowned. Did this have to do with the Hummer family again?
âInform headquarters immediately. Get them to deploy the shadow guards for support!â Jennifer was solemn,â Make a call to Dustin as well. Ask him to come here immediately!â
âMom, you canât be thinking of surrendering him to them, are you?â Ruth implored.
âThis happened because of him. Why should he be free?â
âBut âNo buts. Natashaâs safety comes first. Go now!â âOkay.â She pursed her lips as she made the call, not daring to go against her mom.
Meanwhile, at Peaceful Medical Center, Dustinâs expression turned solemn as he listened through his phone. He felt a surge of anger rising within him.
âIâll be there right away.â He spared the nonsense and hung up, leaving the house in a fury immediately after.
He stepped on the gas pedal for the entire journey. Within 20 minutes, he arrived at Park Place. As soon as he walked in, the first thing he saw was the casualties lying on the floor. Stephanâs injuries were the worst. His face was pale as he constantly coughed up blood, and his core energy had been completely destroyed.
âDustin, youâre finally here!â Ruth found solace in his appearance. âWho did this?â Dustinâs piercing gaze could kill âSee for yourself!â Jennifer threw him the letter.
Dustin read it, and his temper flared. âThe Hummer family are all pigheaded! It seems like they will never learn their lesson!â
âMy daughter has been pulled into your mess. What do you plan on doing?â Jennifer questioned.
âI will definitely rescue Ms. Harmon,â he assured her.
âAnd if you fail?â she retorted.
âThen Iâll pay with my life!â Dustinâs expression grew solemn. âHmph! At least youâre able to man up. My daughterâs affection has not gone in vain.â