Chapter 13

Ethan Moore’s words were like a thunderbolt that shook everyone present. Leo Harrison’s face turned pale instantly. He stared intently at Ethan Moore and said through gritted teeth, “Stop lying to me! The Yin-Yang Pearl is a precious treasure of the Harrison family. Those who aren’t from the Harrison family can never incorporate it into their bodies. You must be lying. Hand over the Yin-Yang Pearl now!”

“Hahahahahaha!” Ethan Moore laughed even more arrogantly, his eyes filled with mockery. “Lying? Leo Harrison, you’re just jealous that I’m able to refine the Yin-Yang Pearl. You’re unwilling to admit defeat. If you have the guts, then go get it yourself!”

“You… are seeking death!” Leo Harrison was utterly enraged by Ethan Moore’s arrogance. His murderous intent could no longer be concealed. He clenched his fists, allowing dark energy to surge around him. In a flash, he rushed toward Ethan Moore at incredible speed, leaving behind nothing but a blurred shadow.

Before Ethan Moore could react, Leo Harrison grabbed him by the collar. With the other hand raised high, he unleashed a devastating blow straight to Ethan Moore’s chest!

“Bang!”

With a dull thud, Leo Harrison’s palm struck Ethan Moore’s chest with force. There was a clear “crack” as a bone broke. A deep handprint appeared clearly on Ethan Moore’s chest.

“Ah—!”

Ethan Moore let out a shrill scream. Blood gushed from the corner of his mouth. His body flew backward like a kite with its string cut, crashing heavily to the ground. He was in extreme pain, unable to move even a single finger.

“Harrison family head, what are you doing?” Seeing this, the other family heads were shocked and looked at Leo Harrison in confusion. Although they also wanted to seize the Yin-Yang Pearl, Leo Harrison’s drastic actions were beyond their expectations.

Leo Harrison slowly withdrew his hand, his gaze fixed coldly on Ethan Moore on the ground. His voice was icy: “I’m sure the Yin-Yang Pearl is inside him. With that palm strike just now, I felt the energy fluctuations of the Yin-Yang Pearl. It has been fully absorbed by him, becoming one with his bloodline.”

Upon hearing this, the clan leaders all showed expressions of shock and began to discuss among themselves, “How is that possible? The Yin-Yang Pearl can only be refined by those with Harrison family bloodline. How could Ethan Moore accomplish this?”

“Could it be that there’s some secret about Ethan Moore? Or maybe he has some connection to the Harrison family?”

Everyone was filled with doubt and jealousy—the Yin-Yang Pearl was an ancient treasure of immense power. Whoever could control it would become a supreme warrior and gain control over the fates of various noble families. Now that Ethan Moore had mastered the Yin-Yang Pearl, their greed overcame their doubts.

Leo Harrison glanced at the heads of the various families who were discussing the matter heatedly. A sly smile appeared on his lips as he spoke, “Elders, the Yin-Yang Pearl is a treasure that determines the survival of each family. Now that it’s in the hands of Ethan Moore, an outsider, if he becomes stronger in the future, it will surely be detrimental to all of us. Today, we must work together to take him down and force him to hand over the Yin-Yang Pearl!”

Upon hearing this, the clan leaders all nodded their heads, their faces showing fierce expressions. They were already jealous of Ethan Moore for being able to refine the Yin-Yang Pearl. Now, with Leo Harrison’s words, their determination to get their hands on the Yin-Yang Pearl grew even stronger—they would do whatever it took to obtain it.

Just as the clan leaders were about to rush forward and capture Ethan Moore, a figure slowly emerged from the crowd. This person wore a gray robe, had a weathered face with gray hair. They wore a hat adorned with a snow-white lotus flower, upon which two rubies were set. Their demeanor resembled that of an immortal, yet there was also a hint of coldness about them.

“It’s the old head of the Liu family, Liu Tian!”

Seeing this, all the family members stopped in their tracks, their faces filled with awe. Liu Tian was the progenitor of the Liu family. He was skilled in poison-making, and his power was unfathomable. It was said that the poisons he created were colorless and tasteless, yet deadly upon contact with blood. Even the strongest warriors found it difficult to resist them. The Liu family had a tradition of being poison masters that dated back thousands of years. Strict rules prohibited anyone from creating poisons without permission. But Liu Tian was an exception. His skills in poison-making had reached an unparalleled level.

Liu Tian stared coldly at Ethan Moore on the ground, his tone filled with disdain and arrogance. “You arrogant brat, daring to refine the Yin-Yang Pearl! Today, I will act on behalf of heaven and take you down, so I can get that Yin-Yang Pearl!”

As soon as the words were spoken, Liu Tian waved his arm. A silver needle, emitting a cold glint, shot toward Ethan Moore at incredible speed, aiming straight for his forehead!

Ethan Moore felt a shiver run through him. Ignoring the intense pain in his body, he forced a trace of spiritual energy to surface. He stepped back quickly, while pushing his right palm forward with force, trying to block the silver needle.

“Bang!”

The force of the impact between the metal rod and the silver needle produced a muffled sound. Ethan Moore and Liu Tian both stepped back several steps. Ethan Moore felt intense pain in his chest and spat out more blood. He thought to himself: Liu Tian’s strength is truly astonishing. He’s even stronger than Bielo Harrison. It’ll be impossible to get away from here today.

“Kid, you do have some skill, to actually block my silver needles.” Liu Tian snarled, his eyes filled with surprise. Then, his expression turned even more fierce. “But that’s not enough!”

Ethan Moore suppressed the intense pain in his body and bowed, saying, “Senior, I have no intention of being hostile toward you all. Please show mercy and spare my life. I will surely repay your kindness in the future!”

He was secretly anxious, blaming himself for being too confident. He hadn’t greeted the old master before leaving. Now, trapped in this desperate situation, no one would come to his rescue. His only thought now was to get out of there as soon as possible, return to the Moore family, and figure out what to do next.

But Liu Tian didn’t buy it at all. With a cold laugh, he said, “Repay me? By refining the Yin-Yang Pearl, you’ve become an enemy of all the major families. Today, you’re doomed!”

As he spoke, Liu Tian struck again. With a wave of his palm, several silver needles flew out simultaneously, aiming at Ethan Moore’s vital points. Ethan Moore felt a sense of urgency. Just as he tried to dodge, he suddenly sensed a cold aura behind him—the man in green had silently appeared behind him!

Ethan Moore was shocked. He turned around quickly, but it was too late. The man in the green shirt was agile. Wielding a thin knife, he took advantage of Ethan’s moment of distraction to stab him sharply in the back!

“Pfft!”

The thin blade pierced deep into his body. A cold, poisonous substance spread throughout his body instantly. Ethan Moulton felt his entire body go numb. His spiritual energy was completely sealed off. He became weak and collapsed to the ground once again.

Seeing this, the others rushed forward in droves, bringing out ropes to tie Ethan Moore tightly up, afraid he might try to escape. Their faces showed smug smiles, as if they could already see the Yin-Yang Pearl beckoning to them.

Ethan Moore was extremely anxious. He struggled to break free from the ropes. But the ropes were coated with deadly poison. The more he struggled, the faster the poison spread, causing intense pain throughout his body. Frustrated, he roared, “You can’t do this! Let me go! I’m the young master of the Moore family. If you touch me, the Moore family will never forgive you!”

“Hmph, so what if he’s the young master of the Moore family? In the face of the Yin-Yang Pearl, he’s nothing at all!” An old man sneered, then kicked Ethan Moore in the buttocks viciously. “Today, we won’t only defeat you, but we’ll also take the Yin-Yang Pearl and ensure that the Moore family is completely destroyed!”

“Old man, don’t go too far!” Ethan Moore stared at the old man with furious eyes, filled with hatred. He swore to himself that if he ever got a chance to escape, he would make those people pay for their crimes with their blood.

The old man was enraged by Ethan Moore’s gaze. With a cold laugh, he grabbed the old man’s neck, lifted him high in the air, and then threw him violently to the ground!

“Boom!”

Ethan Moore crashed heavily to the ground, creating a large hole in the ground. His head felt dizzy, and his vision blurred. Blood kept flowing from the corner of his mouth. He managed to get up, standing unsteadily. His eyes were fixed on the people around him. Hatred burned in his heart like a wildfire. But he was too weak to do anything. He could only let the others do as they wished. His heart was filled with resentment and despair.