Kayden’s dominance loomed like a massive mountain, heavy on everyone’s hearts, especially the members of the Ford family, who felt suffocated by the pressure. Ever since Marlon’s death, they had been desperately seeking ways to protect themselves.
Fear spread among the Ford family members, worrying that Kayden might ruthlessly eliminate them at any moment. Despite Gerry’s abilities, they felt insignificant before Kayden’s might.
Choking back tears, Leonel nodded heavily, his gaze fixed on Kayden as he trembled, “Just you wait.” With that, he stumbled toward the back room.
This was a rare display of weakness from Leonel, known for his calm demeanor. His anxiety stemmed from two sources: Kayden and that mysterious person.
The latter’s existence was shrouded in mystery, potentially capable of saving the Ford family from this crisis, but even so, their future seemed grim. However, a less-than-optimistic future was certainly better than complete destruction.
Kayden wasn’t in a hurry. He knew the Ford family would eventually fall-it was just a matter of time. He hoped they would fight until the last moment, sinking into despair, which was his ultimate goal.
Before eradicating the Ford family, Kayden wanted to ensure the outside world understood that this wasn’t an ambush but a clear and deliberate crushing. Kayden’s singular purpose was to announce to the world that even a powerful family like the Fords couldn’t escape demise when they crossed him. He wanted their demise to be unmistakable.
As long as the Fords held onto hope, Kayden wouldn’t act immediately. He’d allow them to struggle, for no matter how they fought, their end was inevitable. It was better for them to face death after realizing their fate than to simply be extinguished.
Fear did not intensify until people realized their inevitable mortality. It only began to swell infinitely when they understood that there was no escape. As long as the Fords still held hope, they could continue to fight. Kayden didn’t mind waiting until their despair set in before making his move.
Using their tactics against them, Kayden decided to shatter their pride, breaking their wings and leaving them utterly hopeless.
“Just you wait, I’ll send you to hell to be with my son!” Gerry shouted furiously, slamming his cane into the ground, creating a deep crater.
In response to his bluster, Kayden merely offered a small smile and calmly said, “Didn’t you see that I’m already waiting?”
Arrogant, audacious, unrestrained! Kayden showcased the true nature of his pride in the Battlefield. After three years of restraint, he finally revealed his true self without reservation. His gaze disregarded the deep crater on the floor, maintaining a calm demeanor as if everything was irrelevant to him.
Confronted with such an audacious Kayden, Gerry’s rage found no outlet. His notorious temper was well-known, yet this time it was completely suppressed, leaving him with no room for retaliation. Any onlookers would surely be astounded.
Having lived for decades, Gerry understood that wise individuals navigate circumstances adeptly. Kayden could unleash ammunition more powerful than bullets, proving he was not someone to be trifled with.
Taking a deep breath, Gerry scoffed dismissively and said, “Do you think the Ford family has reigned supreme in Hiphia for decades solely based on reputation? Today, I’ll show you the true depth of the Ford family!”
As soon as Gerry finished speaking, a thunderous roar erupted within the hall. The sound was akin to a beast’s growl, shocking everyone, and causing the entire villa to tremble.
With the roar, a strong wind swept through the room, causing chairs and tables to creak, and glass fell from the table, shattering into pieces.
Such a roar could create such an uproar, indicating that the Ford family harbored something formidable.
Kayden’s sharp gaze swept towards the inner room as if speaking to himself, “So this is where your confidence comes from, Fords!”
A prominent family naturally possesses profound resources. Kayden had investigated the Fords and discovered that Gerry’s younger brother, Ernest Ford, was a three-star general with significant influence in the region, having nurtured many talents for Battlefield.
The Ford family’s stable development was largely thanks to Gerry’s influential brother. While others might view it as an impressive feat, to Kayden, all lives were equal.
He certainly wouldn’t concern himself with such a minor character; a mere three-star general held no significance for him.
He, Kayden Scott was the only five-star general of Seclela, the only man in the region known as a god, an idol to countless people.
Anyone who heard his name must bow in trembling awe!
Kayden initially thought the Ford family’s reliance was solely on Gerry’s brother, but he hadn’t anticipated other unknown forces at play. What could it be? A fierce beast? Or something the Ford family prided themselves on?
For Kayden, no matter what it was, it would lead them to their doom. With that thought, a cold smile returned to his face.
Gerry’s third son, Leonel, hurried to the temple in the backyard, stopping in front of a censer and a stone statue. The statue was merely an ordinary rock, unremarkable. He took out three sticks of incense, lit them, and bowed to the stone statue.
His voice trembled as he said, “Stone Chief, the Ford family is in peril; I beg you to manifest and save us.”
After speaking, he knelt and bowed three times before the statue.
“Stone Chief, the Ford family is in great danger; I implore you to show yourself and save us!” Leonel continued to plead, repeatedly knocking his head against the ground, his attitude devout and voice urgent.
After countless prayers, silence persisted, and doubts began to creep in about the authenticity of the Ford family’s underground secret. However, as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he quickly dismissed it. It couldn’t be false because he had witnessed it in his childhood. Even a fleeting glance had left an indelible mark on his memory.
When Leonel was a child, his elders forbade anyone from approaching the temple. Daily, they would prepare sumptuous food and drink to offer there, burning incense as if worshiping a revered deity.
Yet, on one fortuitous occasion, he had stumbled upon a scene that would haunt him for a lifetime.