Drink the Poisoned Wine
Editor: Atlas Studios
Lucas's voice wasn't very stern, but no one dared to take him lightly, let alone disobey him.
This was the deterrence brought about by absolute power!
"Yes!" The hundred-something helmsmen of wealthy families of Oregon and California agreed in unison, their voices as loud as thunder!
Thus, the martial arts competition initiated by the Peerless Martial Association came to an end with Lucas becoming the overlord of both states.
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After everything was over, Lucas had planned to leave the exhibition center. But he saw Noah, the head of the Campbells of Oregon, and several other helmsmen of wealthy Oregon families walked up to him.
"Mr. Gray, may we… talk with you?" Noah said.
"Why? Noah Campbell, you just pledged allegiance to Mr. Gray in front of so many people and decided to accept him as your master, but you're going back on your word so soon?" Edmund, who had been following Lucas, sneered.