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Chapter 2281
Immediately after, the wrecked body quickly disintegrated. Several active mechanical bugs slipped away
along the earth underground. No one noticed this scene, not even the grand elder who was staring at
this deep pit from the sky.
The remaining densely packed mechanical bugs lost their vitality and turned into a pool of black viscous
mechanical liquid.
One strike to kill!
The grand elder hovered in mid-air, his eyes flickering as he stared at the black charred viscous metal
liquid in the deep pit. Then, he looked up and his pair of wise eyes locked on Juno Yarrow’s dark
complexion above the sea. The next second, the grand elder passed through time and space to stand
next to Roger.
Like he was facing a great enemy, Juno unleashed his aura and stood ready to fight for his life.
The grand elder did not even pay attention to Juno. He looked sideways at Roger instead. Seeing
Roger’s state at the moment, he said, “By doing this, you won’t have much time left.”
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Roger faintly laughed and looked up through the sky as if he was on guard against something. He said,
“Grand Elder, if I don’t do this, that fellow hiding in the dark will not show his claws and fangs.”
The grand elder frowned and also looked up. With one glance, he locked his eyes on a milky white
planet in the sky.
The moon…
A trace of sternness flashed in the grand elder’s eyes as he said, “They’ve been hiding behind the moon
for such a long time. Are they finally impatient enough to make a move now?”
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Roger nodded and said, “The opening of the seventh zone behind the three doors has awakened the
creatures. The stargate is also in motion. It won’t be long before the stargate opens completely and they
descend upon us. At that time, the civilization here will surely be impacted and even cease to exist. That
is not what we want to see. The crisis of the human race is not far away.”
After that, the grand elder beside him was also full of worry. He said, “Back then, the four of us brothers
were only able to seal the stargate through our combined efforts. I didn’t expect the stargate to be
opened again so soon.”
“Grand Elder, I’ll leave the Clarke family to you. I also hope you can personally lead Philip in his future
path. He doesn’t have much time left. Let him grow up as soon as possible by the time the stargate
opens.”
Roger thought about it, and his eyes were clear as he said the words.
Hearing that, the grand elder’s eyes twitched as he asked, “What are you going to do?”
Roger smiled and said, “I’ll buy another ten years for everyone.”
“Are you crazy? In your current state, if you want to seal the stargate for another ten years, it’ll be at the
cost of your life!” The grand elder shouted, his eyes full of surprise.
Roger said instead, “As a man, why fear death? As long as I can make a small contribution to my people
and my civilization, it’s enough!”
After that, Roger looked at Juno with a serious look in his eyes. He said, “Juno, I’m sorry for this, but you
must join me in sealing the stargate. Otherwise, I’ll kill you today!”
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Hearing that, Juno’s face was full of coldness as he roared, “Don’t even think about it! If you want to
block the stargate, you can do it yourself! I won’t accompany you!”
With that said, Juno immediately retreated, wanting to escape.
Roger burned his remaining life force and unleashed his peak condition. In that instant, his figure grew
infinitely bigger as if God had descended.
The entire sky was covered by Roger’s aura. Everyone could not help but want to kneel and worship.
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The grand elder sighed and looked at Roger, who was in his peak condition at the moment. He grabbed
Roger’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Let me do it. Little Monkey can’t do without your guidance.
You’re the executor of the God Creation Project. If something happens to you, everything we’ve done
before will be in vain.”
“Grand Elder?” Roger was puzzled and looked at the grand elder.
The grand elder smiled, seemingly with pride. He said, “I’ve lived long enough. It’s good to do something
that will benefit the whole world. Leave the rest to me. The Clarke family still needs you to preside over.
After saying that, the grand elder pulled Roger back. At the same time, he unleashed the power of the
source of kingship from the palm of his hand directly into Roger’s heart.
Seeing this, Roger’s face was full of shock. The grand elder had nearly caught up with Juno Yarrow
when Roger shouted, “Grand Elder!”
The grand elder’s white clothes fluttered as he stood with his hands behind his back. Without looking
back, he raised his hand as if he was grabbing a chick. He caught hold of Juno and left the sea, heading
straight for Cochly Mountain.
“Roger Clarke, you’re the head of the Clarke family. You’re the guardian of this civilization! The fate of the
human race lies in your hands!”
The grand elder’s voice was heard all over the sea!
It was accompanied by Juno’s indignant roar, “No! No! I refuse to concede!”
Everyone looked at the grand elder’s back as he departed, full of respect. With the strength of one
person, he would block the stargate and protect the human race for ten years!
Such spirit and might should be remembered by the world.
Roger hovered in the sky with tears in his eyes. His aura did not diminish as he shouted angrily, “Dragon
Knights, move out! Announce to all countries and regions! Those who obstruct my Clarke family will be
destroyed! Those who invade my country will be punished!”
Thud, thud, thud!
In an instant, on the island next to Arcadia Island, the mausoleum of the Clarke family’s first madam,
Charlotte Larson.
The gates of the mausoleum opened as teams of Dragon Knights dressed in red robes embroidered with
golden dragons marched forth. In an instant, these Dragon Knights walked on the sea and in the air,
heading to all countries and regions. Everywhere they went, no one could avoid them.
That was because they carried the Golden Order from the Clarke family’s head!
After this, all countries in the world would receive the Golden Order from Roger Clarke. When the
countries at the border saw the Dragon Knights, they were terrified and offered compensation before
retreating a hundred miles away.
At the official residences of Country M and Country Y, eight Dragon Knights held Roger’s Gold Order and
stood at the entrance.
The Dragon Knights were a strong contrast to the image of the metropolis. They were more like the
knights from a mythical world.
The head of Country M, an old man with gray hair and eyebrows, flew into a rage as he yelled at his
subordinates, “Shut up! You guys are lousy subordinates! No one knows Orienta better than I do!
Immediately communicate with the Imperial Preceptor and assume a negotiating stance. Also, I’m
withdrawing from the agreement between the door and the secular world. I don’twant any of those
agreements!”
“Border Chief, if you do this, you’ll expose the door to the public. It’ll cause a big upheaval.” A
subordinate tried to persuade.
However, the old man angrily criticized, “I’m the head of the country, not you! Follow my orders!”
Back to the Clarke family’s ancestral hall.
The dragon egg that was formed by the Black Dragon Heart had cracked and shattered at this moment
Roger, as well as Fulton, Fennel, Court Master Larson, and Alliance Master Yarn gathered around that
dragon egg.
“What do you think?” Alliance Master Yarn asked.
Court Master Larson tried to make a prediction and said, “The aura has been isolated, so I can’t make a
prediction. However, judging from the power of the cosmic rules spilling forth, it shouldn’t be lower than
the strength of someone in the fifth zone.”
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No less than the strength of someone in the fifth zone? This was too terrifying!
The conditions for becoming a disciple were extremely harsh. To become a king of disciples was even
more difficult. It was all about developing one’s powers while in constant battle. One had to constantly
fight against the terrifying creatures in the unknown realm behind the door before being reborn in blood
and finally achieving kingship!
A king of disciples in the fifth zone was the obvious divide in the power of kingships. Only the king of
disciples in the fifth zone was qualified to achieve the sixth zone and breakthrough to a higher realm!
Even for a king of disciples in the sixth zone to achieve the seventh zone, it was not as difficult as
achieving the fifth zone.
Alliance Master Yarn was taken aback as a trace of uncontained doubt appeared in his eyes.
Was it really that powerful?
Only one Black Dragon Heart could make a kid who just stepped into the realm of a disciple achieve the
strength of a king of disciples in the fifth zone.
The four pavilion masters of the Nonagon also stood and watched from a distance.
After all, legal boundaries still existed between the Nonagon and the Clarke family. Moreover, the grand
elder of the Clarke family had just captured the Nonagon’s consul. Following that, the Nonagon and the
Clarke family would certainly be at odds with each other.
On one side, Fennel stared at the dragon egg that was about to break out of its shell, his eyes full of
excitement and thrill. Sure enough, it was happening.
At this time, Roger stood in front of the dragon egg and glanced at Fulton.
Although Fulton was seriously injured at the moment, his realm was stabilized because of the grand
elder. Fulton walked to the dragon egg, raised his hand, and took out a small pouch embroidered with
gold silk from his pocket. This pouch seemed to contain several spherical objects. They were originally
dim, but when they came into contact with the dragon eg, all the spherical objects in the pouch dazzled
brightly!
Five sources of kingship raging with manic energy and cosmic rules.
Alliance Master Yarn and Court Master Larson gasped. They did not expect Roger to deal out such a big
hand.
The five sources of kingship in Fulton’s hand seemed to contain living creatures inside. The moment
these five sources of kingship came into contact with the dragon egg, they seemed to come alive and
became extremely active.
Whoosh!
The five sources of kingship rose in the air and glowed brilliantly, enveloping the area with a blinding
light. Then, all five sources of kingship merged into the dragon egg. In an instant, the dragon egg burst
into a dazzling five-color light, which illuminated the entire Arcadia Island.
The shining five-colored light could be seen under the entire sky!
Alliance Master Yarn was shocked and asked, “Benny, quick, make a prediction. How far can he grow
with this?”
At this moment, Benny Larson’s eyes also flowed with golden light. The 64 geomancy appeared in his
eyes as he predicted the future of the dragon egg. Immediately after, Benny was filled With amazement.
No matter what he did, he could not predict Philip’s future.
He was not within the 64 geomancy from the start. Now, with the interference of the Black Dragon
Heart’s terrifying cosmic power, it was even more impossible to speculate.
Benny shook his head and said with a frown, “It’s impossible to predict…”
Hearing that, Alliance Master Yarn also frowned.
On this side, everyone’s eyes were fixed on the dragon egg, which the five sources of kingship had
merged into. The next second, the power of the five sources of kingship was fully absorbed by the
dragon egg and the shell emitted a loud crack!
Immediately after, intense clicking sounds resounded throughout the place. Finally, in the sight of
everyone, a figure that looked like a holy person slowly appeared.
Until this moment, Philip had been immersed in the understanding and application of the cosmic rules
and matter attributes. During this long period, he had no perception of everything in the outside world. In
his world, only cosmic rules and matter remained. During this time, he could feel that his brain and body
were being guided and developed by a strange power of rules.
When the dragon egg shattered, Philip’s senses magnified infinitely!
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A radius of ten miles!
The entirety of Arcadia Island!
The sea!
Then, it spread to every corner of the globe!
Almost every creature, every object, and every substance could be perceived by Philip. In that instant, a
mass of information poured into Philip’s brain. If he were an ordinary person, his brain would have
crashed and suffered from brain damage. However, Philip’s brain could withstand such a huge amount of
information.
Everything happened in a split second.
Philip opened his eyes and found that he was surrounded by a circle of people some familiar, some not.
However, all of them were looking at him with great concern.
Philip looked at his hands and five different rules of power suddenly gushed from his palms.
“This… What a terrifying aura!”
Alliance Master Yarn was shocked by the power of the five rules in Philip’s palm.
Roger nodded with satisfaction and asked, “How much do you know now?”
Philip raised his eyebrows and looked at his elderly father in front of him. With just one glance, he saw
through the injuries on Roger’s body.
His severe injuries completely relied on a special substance that held his body together.
“Dad…”
Philip exclaimed and asked in confusion, “What is this? Why is this happening?”
Roger blandly glanced at the horizon and explained, “This is the first step of the God Creation Project.
Since you’ve completely fused with the Black Dragon Heart, you should know more things than others
and have a deeper understanding of this world now.”
His father was right.
When he received the information from all over the world just now, Philip’s brain sorted through the
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdetails about the God Creation Project. He even knew the records of the God Creation Project in foreign
countries.
This was the power of insight.
“Make good use of what you have now. I’ll tell you more in the future.”
Roger said before he turned around and said to the members of the Shadow Guards who had gathered
behind him, “Clean up immediately and prepare for tonight‘s global banquet. Send out invitations to the
whole world. The eldest young master of my Clarke family has officially become the next head of the
Clarke family. In addition, the young madam of the Clarke family will be honored as the young lady.”
“Yes, my lord!”
The members of the Shadow Guards bowed before they turned around and left.
Roger turned to Fulton and said, “Go to the Dragon Transformation Pond to recuperate.”
Fulton nodded and left without saying anything.
For the rest of the day, the Clarke family carried out a major cleanup. All members of the branch family
who violated the rules were punished in the ancestral hall, deprived of their status as a member of the
Clarke family, and exiled.
As for people like Wade and Salem, they were imprisoned in the Clarke family’s dungeon. The entire
branch family was subjected to a major purge.
Christian’s whereabouts were unknown as Roger was personally handling him.
People like Alliance Master Yarn and Court Master Larson were invited to stay by Roger to attend the
global banquet in the evening. Many things and the aftermath were personally handled by Roger’s
people. It was because there were too many forces involved. The crisis of the Clarke family’s destruction
calmly subsided in the storm.
Back to Philip. He stood at the entrance of his residence and looked at Wynn, who sat in the living room
blankly. He still had to personally handle some things.
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Despite the fierce battle outside, Clarke Manor was still 80% intact due to the grand elder and Roger.
Except for the borders and uninhabited areas that were affected by the battle, other parts of Arcadia
Island were intact.
Thus, life still went on at Arcadia Island without changes.
Moreover, due to the kingship energy field exuded by the kings during the battle, ordinary people never
caught sight of that epic fight. The most they saw was the special effects screen of 3D projection.
It was very shocking and very realistic.
At this moment, Philip stood at the door of his residence and looked at Wynn, who sat on the sofa in the
living room with red eyes. Charles and Martha had accompanied Wynn the entire time. Obviously, Wynn
had learned the truth about her birth from Charles and Martha.
“Wynnie…” Philip walked inside and called out softly.
By now, due to the Black Dragon Heart and the five sources of kingship, Philip had undergone a major
transformation. He became quite extraordinary.
With just one glance, he felt a powerful bloodline from Wynn.
Golden blood…
However, this powerful bloodline also contained great darkness, something that corrupted and constantly
drained one’s life force.
Was this the golden blood syndrome?
Wynn looked up, her beautiful face full of grief. She looked at the familiar man in front of her, and her thin
lips trembled uncontrollably.
Why was the man she loved so deeply the son of her enemy?
Why did God treat them this way?
“Phil…” Wynn cried out.
Charles and Martha also sensibly found an opportunity to leave.
Inside the living room, Philip stood while Wynn sat. Only the two of them were here.
“If you want to take revenge, you can tell me.” After a moment of silence, Philip uttered these words.
Wynn was full of tears and shook her head sadly. She was in a dilemma.
Should she take revenge? If so, how?
Her biological parents had passed away long ago. If her family was destroyed because of the hatred
from 20 years ago, Wynn did not wish to bring it up again. Thus, Wynn fell into a dilemma and self-
condemnation. She did not have any memory of her biological parents, but the pain that welled from her
heart was obvious.
“I don’t know. I really don’t know. Philip, tell me. What should I do?” Wynn covered her face and cried,
which made those who looked at her feel sorry for her.
Philip looked at the lovely person in front of him. He did not know what to do either. Some things needed
to be decided by Wynn herself.
“I promise you, no matter what decision you make, I’ll support you. But I want to ask you to give me a
little time. I want to investigate the truth about the Lovelace family.” Philip looked at Wynn very seriously
and said.
Wynn looked up with teary eyes and trembling lips, asking, “You want to investigate the truth about the
Lovelace family?”
Philip nodded heavily and said, “That’s right. The destruction of your parents’ lineage isn’t entirely my
father’s fault. As far as I know, my father and several others jointly formulated a plan to target the
Lovelace family back then. It wasn’t against your lineage but the radical faction of the Lovelace family. It
was a faction with inhumane morals aimed at human experimentation. However, because of an accident
in the plan, it was your parents‘ lineage that was punished and destroyed in the end. There must be a lot
of people and forces involved in this. I want to figure this out. If my father had indeed participated in this,
I’ll support you in whatever you want to do, so I want to ask you to give me some time.”
After hearing this, Wynn sat on the sofa gloomily.
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After a while, Wynn wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her slender fingers and said,
“Okay, I promise you. However, you must also promise me something…”
“What is it?”
“No matter what the outcome of the investigation is, you’re my husband and the father of Mila and
Nelson. No matter what I choose in the end, you should not be confused or accommodate others
because of my choice.” Wynn spoke very seriously with a firm look in her eyes.
Philip thought for a while before he nodded and replied, “Okay.”
Wynn added, “Also, I want to leave this place. I want to go back to Riverdale.”
Philip frowned slightly and said, “Okay.”
The living room suddenly fell silent. Philip knew that from today, an invisible barrier existed between him
and Wynn.
This barrier would take a long time to eliminate.
As night fell, the entire Arcadia Island was immersed in laughter and a festive atmosphere.
The whole island celebrated the appointment of the new head of the Clarke family.
Arcadia Island was full of life and harmony.
In the various districts of Arcadia Island, many people did not know the true face of the Clarke family’s
eldest young master. After all, Philip was previously away for seven years and was the young master of
the Clarke family. It was naturally difficult for ordinary citizens to get the chance to see him. Moreover, he
did not return with much fanfare this time, so the entire population of Arcadia Island was glued to their
TVs and the electronic big screens in the streets as they waited for their new king.
On this night, simultaneous broadcasts were held around the world. An exclusive TV channel was even
specially arranged for all-around broadcasting. It was also the night when the world’s biggest affluent
family, the Clarke family, would step out of the background and appear in the public eye.
The whole world was watching the change of thrones of this great ancient and powerful family.
In Clarke Manor, a banquet for 3,000 was arranged to welcome the figures and heads of the magnate
families as well as the giants from all over the island and the world.
The airport near Arcadia Island was full of exclusive planes from all over the world. The nearby waters
were also full of warships.
Tonight, Arcadia Island was definitely the most special place in the world with also the most tension. It
was because this island was full of global figureheads.
The leaders of all realms and countries, including the heads of battle groups, the directors of some
capital enterprises, and the heads of wealthy families, had all gathered on Arcadia Island just to witness
the new master of Arcadia Island and the new head of the Clarke family ascend to the throne.
Philip and Wynn were sitting in the residence at this moment. The entire place was brightly lit, and
hundreds of servants busily prepared for the banquet. Philip and Wynn were draped in golden robes with
gold jewelry of various colors. Their clothes were also embroidered with gold dragons and phoenixes.
They looked just like the king and queen of an ancient kingdom.
Especially Wynn, who was wearing a golden phoenix crown. She sat there in a dignified manner. With
her delicate features and aloof face, she presented the poise of a queen.
Philip looked sideways and gently held Wynn’s small hand. The two looked at each other with a slight
smile. “Are you nervous?” Philip asked.
Wynn shook her head and said, “With you by my side, I’m not nervous at all.”
Philip smiled before turning his attention to the outside. Nine tolls of the hell were heard. Philip got up,
pulled Wynn, looked at the bright lights outside, and said, “Wynnie, I once promised you that I’d make
you the happiest woman in the world. Today, I did it.”
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Wynn looked sideways at the man in front of her with love in her eyes.
“Thank you, Philip, for giving me many things that I couldn’t even imagine. Thank you for staying by my
side all these years.” Wynn said softly as her little hand held Philip’s big hand tightly.
Philip looked sideways at Wynn and said, “I’ll bring you out so you can be in the limelight that belongs to
you.”
After saying that, Philip took Wynn out of the residence. They boarded the golden carriage that headed
to the white castle at the highest point of Clarke Manor.
On both sides of the road, hordes of people held flowers while singing and dancing.
It seemed as if Clarke Manor was having a festival. The roadside was full of crowds waiting for their new
lord and lady to pass by. The scene was extremely lively. Naturally, this scene of Philip and Wynn riding
in the golden carriage to the white castle was also broadcasted live worldwide.
However, for security purposes, the image was a little blurry and distant. Hence, the faces of Philip and
Wynn were not fully exposed in front of the cameras.
Soon, the golden carriage arrived in front of the white castle amid the welcoming crowd.
Below the white castle was a banquet for 3,000 people. The crowd was boisterous with figures from all
countries and realms. They looked up at the viewing platform of the white castle high above.
After the bell tolled nine times, two figures in golden robes appeared in front of the crowd and cameras.
Explosive cheers erupted on the scene. Everyone there was very excited and thrilled.
This was exactly like the scene of the king and queen’s enthronement ceremony that only appeared on
TV.
Was this the strength of the world’s number one family?
It was simply too exaggerated!
The two figures waved to the excited crowd below and the viewers in front of their screens. All over the
world, bustling commercial streets and huge electronic screens everywhere broadcasted this grand
occasion.
All the streets were packed with people.
Philip grabbed Wynn’s hand and looked down at the crowd of people that seemed like a lively ocean.
Wynn was also short of breath, feeling very nervous and excited. For the first time, she was standing in
such a high place, wearing clothes worth billions of dollars, and looking at the crowd of people below
who came from all over the world.
This was a scene Wynn had never imagined. She could not help but grab Philip’s hand tightly and
muttered, “Philip, I’m a little scared.”
Philip turned his face sideways, looked tenderly at Wynn beside him, and said, “Don’t be afraid. From
today onward, you’re the new young madam of the Clarke family. Everyone you see here will have to
bow down to you.”
At this moment, Roger stepped out from behind. With a walking cane in his hand, he appeared in
everyone’s sight.
Then, he turned to Philip and Wynn, took a red-gold key from the golden tray held by a servant, and
handed it to Philip while saying, “Phil, this is something guarded by the past generations of the Clarke
family’s heads. I’ll hand it to you today. From now on, you’re the new head of the Clarke family. You must
take on the responsibility of leading the Clarke family.”
Philip looked at his elderly father. He could sense that his father was in bad shape.
He accepted the red- gold key in Roger’s hand. He then turned around, looked at the quiet crowd below,
and held the key above his head as an indication that he had officially inherited the Clarke family.
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Instantly, the entire Arcadia Island burst into cheers. The entire world was also excited. From now on, the
Clarke family’s head had changed. However, due to special security reasons, all the shots of Philip and
Wynn had blurred images.
Thus, no one in the world saw Philip and Wynn’s faces clearly.
However, this did not affect the global banquet at all.
At the same time, far away in the hinterland of a deep forest, a huge palace was brightly lit. It was strictly
surrounded by guards.
In the hall of this palace, a dozen people sat at a long table. They were all wearing masks that hid their
true appearances.
At this moment, they were looking at the screen in the middle that was broadcasting the global banquet.
The image was paused at the scene of Philip and Wynn waving at the crowd.
The burly figure in the main seat was dressed in a black suit. He propped his chin on his hands and
made a mechanical sound as he spoke to the dozen people below, “The plan has begun. Who among
you wants to try it first?”
A rebellious figure was playing with a short dagger in both hands at this moment. He got up and said with
a cold smile, “I’ll go.”
Looking at the young and arrogant figure who stood up, the head of the group said, “Very well. The
meeting is adjourned.”
The meeting was over.
Two figures walked out of the palace’s entrance one after another. It was a man and a woman. The man
walked with arrogance. The woman had a slim and sexy figure. She caught up and exclaimed resentfully,
“Shane Lovelace, stop right there!”
With his hands in his trouser pockets, Shane stopped and turned around. He glanced at the woman
chasing after him and asked with a smile, “Sister, what’s up?”
Cleo Lovelace angrily chased after him on her high heels. Her arms were crossed over her voluptuous
chest. Her delicate facial features, charming eyes, and flaming red lips all revealed her dissatisfaction
with Shane’s statement at the meeting just now.
She said, “Why did you accept it? You know very well that this isn’t good for us. So many elders didn’t
express their opinion right away, but you did. Do you know what the consequences and punishment will
be once the mission fails?”
Shane snorted and said disdainfully, “What’s there to worry about? I just have to stay with those things
for seven days. Besides, do you have that much distrust for your brother?”
Cleo furrowed her shapely eyebrows and said, “It’s not that I don’t trust you, but according to the
information sent by the scouts, Philip has merged with the Black Dragon Heart. His strength has most
likely reached the fifth zone. If you fight against him, the outcome is unpredictable! Moreover, only we
know about the secret of Wynn’s blood, not the other elders. If anything leaks, you know the
consequences!”
Shane shrugged and said, “I know what I’m doing.”
After saying that, Shane walked away and got into a jeep at the door.
Cleo stomped her foot angrily and chased after him.
Back to the Clarkes.
At this moment, inside the white castle, Roger stood in the living room. Philip, Wynn, and some important
figures of the Clarke family all stood in the hall.
Outside, the crowd was boisterous as people mingled with each other.
Inside this hall, the atmosphere was unexpectedly somber. It was because Roger had lit an eternal lamp
for the grand elder, but at this moment, the lamp flickered on and off as the flame swayed like a storm. It
was as though it would go out at any time.
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In the hall, the atmosphere was unusually somber. Everyone watched the flickering eternal lamp with
bated breath.
Roger’s eyes also flickered brilliantly as he stood with his hands behind his back.
The eternal lamp would impact everyone’s hearts and the safety of the world for the next ten years.
Alliance Master Yarn and Court Master Larson, as well as the four pavilion masters, stood in the crowd
behind or beside Roger. They all watched the eternal lamp closely. This was related to the fate of the
world.
Alliance Master Yarn narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the eternal lamp for a while before looking
at Roger and Philip. He asked in a low voice, “Court Master Larson, did you predict the outcome of the
Clarke family’s grand elder?”
Court Master Larson’s face was cold and aloof at the moment as he stood with his hands behind his
back. There was a trace of sadness in his eyes as he said, “The outcome had long been decided. There
was no need to make another prediction. All the people in the world should thank the grand elder of the
Clarke family from the bottom of their hearts for getting ten extra years for everyone.”
Hearing that, Alliance Master Yarn was moved. He already understood the meaning of these words.
Right after Court Master Larson finished speaking, the eternal lamp went out and green smoke rose.
There was suddenly a mournful chill all around. At this moment, regardless of one’s occupation, status,
or age, everyone in the world suddenly felt a desolate chill in their hearts.
In the country, all the disciples and even the ordinary masses sensed something in their hearts and
looked in the direction of Cochly Mountain. There, a star shone with golden splendor before slowly
subsiding. In other parts of the world, all the disciples looked in the direction of Orienta as their hearts
welled up with sadness and admiration.
Orienta was worthy of the great responsibility.
At this moment, everyone only had lofty respect in their hearts.
Even the leaders of Country M and Country Y received the satellite detection report almost immediately.
They lowered their noble heads and mourned silently in the direction of Orienta’s Cochly Mountain.
Inside the white castle, Roger knelt on the floor.
The remaining people, such as Alliance Master Yarn and Court Master Larson, silently sighed as they
looked at the extinguished eternal lamp.
A man would hear great righteousness and great burden without a word!
99 tolls of the bell also rang in Clarke Manor!
All members of the Clarke family who heard the tolls fell to their knees. This was the funeral bell. The
grand elder had returned to heaven. People from all over the world, after understanding the meaning of
the bell, also mourned in silence.
In the hall, everyone got up, and many started to prepare for the grand elder’s funeral. Even without his
remains, the ceremony would still be carried out.
Alliance Master Yarn, Court Master Larson, and the others also took their leave.
Chapter 2290
In the large hall, only Roger and Philip were left.
Roger motioned to the servant on the side to hand a document to Philip. He looked at the extinguished
eternal lamp and said, “This is what the grand elder left you before he left. It’s regarding the research
results of Wynn’s bloodline. These are the research materials of the Lovelace family, including the origin
and development history of the Lovelace family‘s golden blood. It may be of some help to you if you want
to find a cure for Wynn’s golden blood syndrome.”
Philip looked down at the information in his hand with slightly reddened eyes.
The hearty laughter of the grand elder echoed in his ears with the affectionate voice calling him ‘Little
Monkey’.
Images of his past with the grand elder also began to emerge.
“Is the grand elder really gone?” Philip looked up and asked.
Roger nodded and said, “The stargate in Cochly Mountain can’t be sealed without a person from the
realm of the other shore. Back then, I joined forces with several people in the pseudo realm and half-step
to the shore before we managed to seal the stargate. This time, for the grand elder and Juno Yarrow, the
Nonagon’s consul, to seal the stargate for ten years, the only price is death.”
With that said, Roger raised his head and looked up at the stars in the sky through the glass dome above
the white castle.
Philip was gloomy and asked, “Does the Lovelace family incident really have nothing to do with you?”
Roger turned to Philip and said, “We were too hasty about the Lovelace family back then because the
radical faction of the Lovelace family had produced a talented freak. The research of the human body
and golden blood had reached a mature level, and they created a golden blood combat group. This
golden blood combat group wasn’t made up of ordinary people, or rather, they weren’t human at all. The
Lovelace family used the cells and genes of the creatures behind the door, implanted them into the
human body, and added golden blood to create a monster combat group with no self-awareness, no fear
of death, and no respect for the living. Wherever they went, they would massacre a country as a sacrifice
to their bodies and combat power. They were a bloodthirsty monster combat group. In order to sanction
the radical faction of the Lovelace family, our forces finally decided to eradicate them because this was a
lineage that must not be allowed to exist.”
“So why was Wynn’s lineage wiped out instead?” Philip asked.
Roger sighed and said, “I don‘t know the reason behind it either. I previously investigated it and found a
certain connection to Court Master Larson of the Gentleman Court. I’ve also personally asked him about
it but he refused to answer.”
“You’re the head of the Clarke family. Can the Gentleman Court defy your wishes?” Philip asked.
Roger glanced at the somewhat arrogant Philip and asked, “What do you think the world is like? The
countries are at war and the rulers hold all the power?”
“I don’t know, and I don’t need to know. Since you can’t find out the answer, I’ll ask myself. “
Philip said and turned to leave.
Roger looked at his back and said, “If I tell you that the identity of Court Master Larson is from your
mother’s Larson family, will you still approach him?”
Hiss!
Philip’s eyes tensed as he stared at Roger doubtfully. He asked, “What did you say? Court Master
Larson is from Mom’s family?”
Roger sighed and said, “Benny Larson is an outcast of the Larson family who spent his entire life
studying geomancy and astrology. He once predicted the plight of the Larson family, everything that the
Clarke family is facing today, and even the development of the world in the next few decades. Back then,
the Larson family’s withdrawal from the mainland and their decision to retreat to Fernvale was because
of Benny’s warning.”
“In that case, why was he kicked out of the Larson family?” Philip was very confused.
Roger sighed and said, “This has something to do with your mother.”
“Mom?” Philip was even more puzzled.
Roger added, “Have you ever thought that everything was planned out by your mother in this game of
chess? Have you ever thought that even I am not half as talented and resourceful as your mother?”
“What did you say?”
Philip was suddenly stunned, completely unable to comprehend the meaning of his father’s words at all.
Chapter 2291
Roger sighed with his hands behind his decrepit back. He looked at the starry sky and said forlornly,
“Phil, never underestimate your mother’s talent and ingenuity. In front of your mother, I was always the
inferior one. I’m not the only guardian and executor of the God Creation Project. Your mother was
involved too. Moreover, she was one of the modifiers. You have overturned the philosophy of the God
Creation Project that our predecessors have followed for thousands of years.”
‘God Creation Project?’
‘Modifier?’
Philip was full of doubts and puzzlement as he asked, “Dad, what exactly is the God Creation Project?
Why are you still working on it after thousands of years? Are our forefathers also part of the God
Creation Project?”
Roger nodded and said, “The God Creation Project is divided into three stages. The first stage involved
the First and Seventh Emperors, who were some of the most outstanding candidates of the God
Creation Project. They also brought the first stage to a perfect end. We’re now in the second stage of the
project, using the advanced technology of modern civilization to merge with the civilization behind the
door. The door disciples are one of the by-products of the second stage of the God Creation Project.”
“The door disciples are the product of the God Creation Project?” Philip suddenly thought of a possibility.
Roger turned around, looked at the extinguished eternal lamp, and said, “Disciples are the failed
products of the God Creation Project because they’re not perfect enough. Whether it’s the physical
quality or potential, they fail to meet the final measurement standard of the God Creation Project. But
you’re different.”
With that said, Roger’s eyes lit up. He stared at Philip and enunciated each word, “You’re the son your
mother prized the most. It was your mother who planned this for more than ten years and exhausted all
means to make you perfect. You’re the final winner and the only trump card of this chess game that has
lasted for thousands of years against the creatures on the other side of the stargate. Phil, do you know
what the fate that rests on your shoulders is?”
Philip had no idea. At this moment, he was still a little lost.
His father said so much at once, many of which were things he could not understand.
Was his mother manipulating this chess game?
His perfection was the outcome of his mother’s prized handiwork?
Had his mother started plotting since his birth?
What about his mother’s accident, then?
Seeing Philip’s bewildered look, Roger turned around, looked up at the starry sky, pointed at several
stars, and said, “Do you know that those shining stars will be the biggest enemy of our world and
civilization? The warning signs are not without basis. More than ten years ago, the Star Ocean Institute
in our country discovered several strange signals, which proved that there were a small number of
civilizations out there. All of them belong to the second civilization.”
‘The second civilization?!’ Philip felt a sense of crisis.
He raised his eyebrows, looked at the starry sky, and asked, “Is there really a second civilization?”
Roger hummed, raised his hand, and waved. The starry sky outside the dome appeared in this huge hall.
The entire hall became a sea of stars.
Chapter 2292
Philip and Roger stood in the sea of stars. They were surrounded by shining stars as well as star belts
and star clusters, even black holes.
With a flick of Roger’s hand, the stars began to rotate. Several bright stars surfaced in front of Philip’s
eyes.
“These are the stars most closely connected to the stargate recently. According to the research reports
from the Nonagon and the Star Ocean Research Institute, the creatures in the seventh zone behind the
door have taken the initiative to contact these stars. If the data is correct, these are the mother stars of
these creatures. The stargate in our country was also left by them.”
“Moreover, according to historical records, the rock paintings in Helene Mountain from 7,000 years ago,
the foreign emissaries met by the First Emperor during his quest for longevity, and the painting that
depicted red flames soaring into the sky are all related to extraterrestrial civilizations. Although many of
them are unofficial records, they also have verifiable points.”
“The common point of these unofficial records is that the creatures of the extraterrestrial civilization
depicted are similar to those creatures in the seventh zone behind the door in Cochly Mountain.
Therefore, what we can be sure of now is that those creatures are from these few stars that are
connected to the stargate.”
Roger finished speaking in one breath with worry reflected in his eyes.
The stargate was unstable, and the grand elder only managed to seal the stargate for another ten years
at the cost of his life.
These were the last ten years left for this world’s civilization and the human race.
Once the stargate opened and formed a connection with these stars, the consequences would be
unimaginable. Human civilization would also cease to exist.
Philip stared at the stars before he turned to Roger and asked, “What do you mean by those creatures in
the seventh zone?”
Roger seemed to have guessed that Philip would ask this question and said blandly, “Some creatures
that have never appeared in the eyes of the world. They only have a thirst for blood and fighting. They
exist in the unknown realm of the seventh zone behind every door, and that unknown realm is also the
last barrier in front of the stargate. In other words, they’re the keepers of the stargate.”
“What does all this have to do with me? And what does it have to do with the God Creation Project and
Mom?” Philip asked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRoger waved his hand, and the sky full of stars disappeared. He looked at Philip seriously and said,
“Phil, you bear the fate of the entire human race. The God Creation Project has been going on for
thousands of years just to produce the strongest person in the human race or a group of people to resist
civilizations from outside the domain. Your mother chose you back then, and we bet the fate of the entire
human race on you. Your mother said that given the chance, you could surpass me and reach the status
of a prophet.”
“Prophet?” Philip was puzzled.
Roger said with a laugh, “This is a legendary existence far above the other shore. Everyone thought that
I could become someone like Doctor Strange. Indeed, someone like Doctor Strange did exist, but he left
a long time ago. For the fate of the human race, he traveled alone to seek a solution. The prophet is the
most ideal state and the realm beyond the doctor. Going above the other shore will deem you as a
prophet, who can gain insight into the cosmic rules and laws of all matter in the world, even the
dimensions of space and time. As for me, I’m only using the rules. I’m far from being a prophet.”
After listening to Roger’s explanation, Philip somewhat understood.
After a long silence, Philip asked, “So was Mom’s accident an illusion? Where is she exactly?”
Roger sighed, his eyes a little forlorn when he said, “Your mother’s accident is real, but after that
accident, I never found any substantial clues about her. According to the clues left at the time, your
mother‘s accident was related to a certain figure in the country. You should know who it is by now.”
“Fitzgerald Hale?”
Roger nodded and said, “He’s only one of them. There should be the shadows of several doors of other
countries behind him. Moreover, it’s related to that evil thing behind the door of Country Y.”
Chapter 2293 Philip asked in bafflement, “The evil thing behind the door of Country Y? What is it?”
Roger looked grave and was silent for a moment. He sighed and said, “The disciples of Country Y have
completely become slaves of that monster. They only pursue power without a care about the existence of
civilization in this world. That monster was released from the seventh zone behind the door of Country Y,
but due to restrictions on it, it can’t leave the area behind the door. But it has many tricks up its sleeve to
deceive others. Back then, when I sealed the seventh zone behind the door of Country Y, I fought
against it. It was very powerful and I almost died there.”
‘That strong?’
Even his father almost lost his life behind Country Y’s door.
What the hell was that monster exactly?
“Phil, there’s not much time left for you. Make good use of the ten years that the grand elder bought for
you. The fate of the human race and the civilization of this world rests on you. I know that this is very
unexpected and exaggerated. It’s even more incomprehensible, but there’s no time and no other way.”
Roger suddenly said in a serious tone with a strong look of concern and sentimentality in his eyes.
Philip frowned, looked at the extinguished eternal lamp of the grand elder, and said seriously after a
moment of silence, “I want to enter the Nonagon and Cochly Mountain. I want to see with my eyes what
kind of existence lies behind the door. I want to find what my mother left me and also find the Multidew
Herb.”
Roger frowned and asked, “Are you sure you want to enter the Nonagon?”
Philip nodded heavily and said, “I have to go there. If my guess is correct, what my mother left behind the
door of the Nonagon should be related to solving this world civilization crisis. I want to find it. Also, I want
to see what the world behind the door looks like. I want to experience it firsthand.”
Roger looked at his son, his eyes gradually becoming solemn and serious. He said, “Okay, but you have
to promise me one thing.”
“What is it?”
“No matter what you experience behind the door, what you see, or what you discover, you must not go to
the stargate without permission,” Roger said.
Philip nodded, and this conversation between the father and son came to an end.
Many unknowns and mysteries awaited Philip to explore.
The next day, the Clarke family solemnly carried out the grand elder’s funeral. Everyone moumed.
All the guards changed into white combat uniforms. The entire Clarke Manor, including Arcadia Island,
was immersed in grief. People from all over the world also left after paying respects to the grand elder’s
memorial plaque.
The mourning period lasted seven days.
Seven days later, Philip and Wynn embarked on the journey back to Riverdale because Philip had
promised Wynn. Wynn had not figured out how to solve many things yet. She could only choose to
temporarily escape.
The handover of the Clarke family’s rights, estates, and wealth had also been completed. Roger
remained on Arcadia Island. He had his preparations to make.
Philip planned to send Wynn back to Riverdale first before finding time to go to the Nonagon and Cochly
Mountain.
As for the branch Clarke family, as some of the elders had been detained, the branch family dared not
kick up any fuss for the time being.
The next Chieftain of the branch family would temporarily be taken up by Levi because that was the rule
set by the ancestors. Moreover, he was also elected by the members of the branch family.
As for Lex, after knowing that the branch family had chosen Levi, he also chose to leave Arcadia Island
and explore the outside world alone. Of course, this was the statement given to the public. In truth, Levi
had personally given an order to assassinate Lex.
However, Philip had stepped in and saved Lex. After that, Lex chose to go into exile.
Chapter 2294 Due to Philip’s current identity, Levi also chose to turn a blind eye because what he
wanted to do now was to rebuild the branch family. As for Philip, he was currently not interested in the
position of the Clarke family’s head, so he handed many things to George Thomas as well as other
trusted butlers and loyal guards to take care of.
It was the end of a chess game. A new journey appeared in front of Philip’s eyes.
At this moment, Roger looked at the golden cruise ship on the ocean and asked Fulton beside him,
“What’s going on with the Lovelace family?”
Fulton looked at the distant golden cruise ship and said, “The Lovelace family has started to take action
aimed at the young lord and young lady. Do you need me to send some people to protect them in
secret?”
Roger frowned and said with a thoughtful look, “No, let him take care of it. If he can‘t even deal with the
Lovelace family, there won’t be a need for our plan to proceed.”
Riverdale. It had been half a month since Philip and Wynn returned.
During this time, Philip took care of Wynn attentively. Although Wynn knew Philip wanted to make
amends, she still felt the rift between them. Although she tried very hard to talk to Philip, as soon as she
saw him, Wynn could not help but think of the Lovelace family’s affairs.
Therefore, there were times when nothing was said between the two.
Charles and Martha were also helpless. Charles tried to be a peacemaker several times but was unable
to do so. Martha did not cause trouble again. After all, having seen Philip’s family, she also settled down.
Despite that, she still held a grudge against Philip for making her shovel dog poop back then. However,
due to Philip’s current status, she could only wallow in silence. Therefore, she neither flattered Philip nor
yelled at him as she did before. After all, her daughter was her trump card.
Just look at Philip flattering her all day long.
Riverdale, First Dragon Club.
Inside the most luxurious private room, Juan Parker crossed his legs and lit the cigar in his hand.
“The latest premium Havana cigar. Old Cain, try it.”
Old Cain, who was sitting across from Juan, was fleshy all over with a scar on his face that looked like a
hideous centipede. He also had six round scars on the top of his bald head. Old Cain was a gangster
who roamed all over the world to commit crimes. He claimed to have practiced martial arts, but he could
not bear the strict discipline of the practice, so he and a few other disciples escaped from the mountain.
He then changed his career to become a gangster.
As for whether Old Cain was a martial artist, no one knew for sure. However, Juan knew that Old Cain’s
martial arts skills were real and not hearsay. It was said that Old Cain could break steel bars with one
strike. Juan was fortunate enough to see it.
It was awesome, indeed!
“Cigars are something rich people like you use to show off. Poor people like me still prefer cigarettes.”
Old Cain stuck a cigarette in his mouth. “Just say your piece. This isn’t our first time dealing with each
other. We know all about each other.”
Juan smiled and handed a document to Old Cain.
Old Cain took the document and looked at it, which was all about Philip. It included a brief introduction of
the Johnston family at the end.
“I have a deadly feud with this man and I need your help. His wife, Wynn Johnston, is his weakness. My
request is simple. Capture Wynn, take good care of Philip, and bring him to me.”
Juan’s eyes flashed with hatred.
Chapter 2295 Old Cain glanced at Juan in surprise and asked suspiciously, “You’re a famous boss and
have many people under you. Why do you need me to do such a simple thing?”
“No, that kid isn’t simple. If I could deal with it, why would I be asking an infamous gangster like you to
take action?”
Juan was full of bitterness. The setbacks he suffered at Philip’s hands were not something he could
mention. It would make his reputation fall. Moreover, Philip and Wynn had disappeared for such a long
time with no clues of their whereabouts.
He just recently received news from his subordinates that Philip and Wynn had returned to First Palace.
Old Cain nodded slightly, having guessed that Juan must have suffered a great loss in Philip’s hands.
However, Old Cain was confident in his skills. He looked down upon those minions under Juan. He
guessed that Philip knew some skills and could deal with one or two dozen men at most.
“In that case, what about the price?” Old Cain asked smilingly.
“Five million. If you can get the money from the Johnston family, then it’ s all yours.”
Juan stretched out five fingers.
Just to kidnap two people, five million was not a low price.
“It’s too little.” Old Cain smiled as he exhaled smoke rings.
“You name the price, then,” Juan frowned and said.
“Ten million, not a dime less,” Old Cain said.
Juan did not hesitate and said decisively, “Deal, but you must be quick.”
“Don’t worry. Before the sun sets tomorrow, I’ll definitely hand him over to you. It’ s not a difficult task. It’s
not like you don’t know the big things we’ve done.”
Juan nodded. He recalled the series of robberies that Old Cain and his gang had pulled off. A bright
smile gradually appeared on his face.
“I’ll wait for your good news, then. The deposit will be credited to your account immediately.”
The sun rose, and the golden-red rays reflected the clouds in the sky. The sight filled people’s hearts with
hope.
Wynn drove to work. When she arrived at the downstairs of the company, she was shocked to see that
the company’s tempered glass door had been smashed to pieces.
Something had happened!
This was Wynn’s first thought.
Without thinking about it, Wynn quickly got out of the car and rushed into the company.
The company was in a mess with traces of things being smashed everywhere. Wynn’s heart went cold
as she realized that something big must have happened. Otherwise, the company would not have been
destroyed into such a state. The person who did it must be vicious.
Taking out her mobile phone, Wynn was about to call the police when she heard footsteps behind her.
Turning her head in a panic, Wynn saw Old Cain.
Old Cain grinned, and the centipede-like scar on his face wiggled as if it had come to life.
“Hey pretty, you must be Wynn Johnston. I’ve been waiting for you for a long time.”
“W-Who are you? Why did you wreck our company?” Wynn stepped back while speaking. Her hand that
was holding the phone was shaking. She wanted to press the phone number but her trembling fingers
refused to cooperate.
“Don’t struggle. If you behave, you can suffer less. Otherwise, I won’t have mercy on you even if you’re a
woman.”
Old Cain walked up to Wynn and grabbed the back of her collar, lifting her easily.
Wynn struggled in terror, while Old Cain waved his big hand in front of her.
“If you don‘t behave, I’ll slap your face.”
Seeing the palm full of calluses, Wynn dared not struggle anymore.
Old Cain carried Wynn to the conference room, where the tables and chairs had been pushed to the
corners. The large room was full of the company’s top executives squatting around.
Wynn swept her gaze around and saw Martin, Bernard, and Liam. They were all squatting in the crowd
with their heads in their hands and trembling.
Chapter 2296 Martin, Bernard, and the others had been cursing inwardly for quite a while.
Originally, when they received news that Wynn was back, they wanted to come over to check out the
situation. At the same time, they wanted to use their identities as elders to exert some pressure on
Wynn. After all, Martin’s pharmaceutical group was also doing quite well and was now on par with
Beacon Group. Moreover, Martin had received instructions from the boss behind him to make things
difficult for Wynn.
In addition, he still held a grudge against Beacon Group and wanted to find ways to acquire it. However,
he unexpectedly ran into this crappy situation of the enemy seeking revenge.
“Find a rope and tie this beautiful chick to the chair,” Old Cain said carefreely.
One of his subordinates came over with a chair. Old Cain put Wynn on the chair, and the subordinate
began to tie Wynn to the chair with ropes.
Old Cain snatched Wynn’s phone from her hand, looked at it, and opened the address book.
“What’s your husband’s phone number?” Old Cain tilted his head and asked.
When Martin and the others heard Old Cain’s words, they stared at Wynn, thinking that this mess was
caused by Philip and Wynn.
“Can the two of you do something good in this life? You only know to invite trouble all day long. Who the
hell did you mess with this time?”
“They even came to the company and are holding us hostage now. Wynn, shouldn‘t you say something?”
“Mister, we have nothing to do with them. We were just passing by. Why don’t you let us go?”
Martin and the others roared as their fear turned into anger. Even those with money were afraid of
meeting someone who did not care about dying.
Wynn was also a little confused. She and Philip had been on Arcadia Island recently and did not mess
with anyone. She did not recognize these people in front of her either. Why were they doing this?
“Who are you and what exactly is this about?” Wynn forced herself to remain calm and asked.
After knowing about the Clarke family, Wynn was not as afraid of things now.
“Don’t you know the reason, pre
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