From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 617

Chapter 617 Power Beyond All Precedent

Chapter 617 Power Beyond All Precedent

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Leander’s punch thundered through the air, warping the sky above the side wing of Ashcroft Residence. The instant the shockwave rippled outward, Reginald–who had been reading the paper–hardened his gaze, flashed into motion, and shot out of the main hall.

Ethan, deep in cultivation, sensed it as well. He snapped his eyes open, took a single step forward, and appeared beside Reginald.

The two of them arrived just in time to see it—a withered hand suddenly reached out from the sky to the side, casually dispersing Leander’s fist force in midair.

“Leander?”

“Leander?”

Reginald and Ethan froze, then turned sharply toward Leander.

Leander was still holding his punching stance. His eyes were slightly narrowed, a flicker of surprise flashing through them.

That punch hadn’t been his full strength, but even Darian or the Twin Reapers–King Phase masters from a century ago–would have struggled to take it head–on. Yet this person had dissolved it with effortless ease. Such cultivation was nothing short of terrifying.

“To think a mere Ashcroft family could produce someone who can sense my presence,” a voice drifted down from the night sky. “Interesting.”

The voice sounded like that of a man in his forties, yet upon closer listening, it carried the weight of someone in his sixties or seventies–strangely layered and profound.

As the voice echoed, a figure slowly emerged from behind the dark clouds. As his outline sharpened, Leander and the others looked up and saw an elderly man dressed in luxurious gold robes.

He had snow–white hair and a youthful complexion. Though slightly stooped, he radiated vigor. His eyes held their light in reserve, his forehead was full, and his temples bulged faintly–clear signs that his body, energy, and spirit were all at their peak. He was an exceedingly rare, top–tier powerhouse.

Reginald and Ethan both stiffened. The old man had been hiding in the Ashcroft Residence, and clearly not for a day or two. Yet all this time, neither of them had sensed his presence in the slightest.

Leander stared at the old man, his expression subtly shifting.

Earlier that day at the airport, he had met the Dragon Emperor–the strongest person he had ever faced since venturing into the martial world.

But now, the old man standing in the void radiated an aura that was vast and unending. Even a faint release of it felt like the deep sea itself–endless and unfathomable. Even someone as strong as Leander felt as though he were facing an ocean without a shore.

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More than that, Leander felt something he had never experienced before–a sharp sense of mortal danger. Only when life itself was threatened did such an instinct arise. His Devourer Form began to surge violently, as if sounding an alarm.

This old man was an enemy of unprecedented strength.

Even Leander had to admit it–purely in terms of raw power, the old man far surpassed him. Even the Dragon Emperor couldn’t compare.

“Who are you?” Leander demanded. “Why are you hiding in the Ashcroft Residence? What’s your purpose?”

Though the old man’s cultivation far exceeded his own, Leander showed no fear as he questioned him. directly.

Cultivation was cultivation. Combat was combat.

Since the day he ventured into the martial world, Leander had fought more than a dozen battles. His realm was often lower than his opponents‘, yet he had always been the one standing at the end.

This old man was unlike anyone he had faced before, but if it came down to a fight to the death, Leander was fifty percent confident he could drag him down with him.

His tone had already turned hostile.

The old man had concealed himself in the Ashcroft Residence–clearly with ulterior motives. Though Leander no longer acknowledged the Ashcroft family, blood was still thicker than water. He could act against the Ashcroft family himself, but he would never allow outsiders to do so.

Reginald and Ethan stepped forward quickly, positioning themselves behind Leander in a confrontational stance. The old man, however, remained calm and simply shook his head.

“Child, do you even know who I am?” he said flatly. “And you dare speak to me in this tone?”

He continued indifferently, “A minor clan like the Ashcroft family isn’t even worthy of making me hide myself.

“The only reason I’m here is that I bear an important commission from my clan. Otherwise, I wouldn’t step foot inside the Ashcroft Residence even if they invited me.”

Seeing the hostility in Leander’s eyes, he remained unmoved. “You don’t need to look at me like that. I have no interest in your family. I’m merely waiting for someone.”

If anyone else were present, they would have been stunned by his words.

The Ashcrofts of Highcliffe were one of Astria’s top ten great families, with deep roots in business, politics, and the military. A single move from them could shake the nation. They were a true behemoth.

Yet in the old man’s mouth, the Ashcroft family was no better than dirt and rubble–not even worth his

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Reginald, as the former head of the Ashcroft family, felt anger stir in his chest, but he said nothing. He had no choice. Someone who could casually block Leander’s attack was far beyond him. Before such a figure, his status as the Ashcroft family’s leader meant nothing.

“Waiting for someone?” Leander’s gaze shifted slightly. “Who are you waiting for?”

The old man crossed his arms, standing on empty air like a sage, his presence dignified and aloof.

“Who I’m waiting for is none of your concern.”

His eyes swept over Leander again and again, tinged with curiosity.

He had only been at Ashcroft Residence for a week, but during that time, even Reginald–who had reached the Transcendent Realm–had failed to notice him. Yet the moment Leander arrived, he sensed him immediately, pinpointed his position, and attacked.

The old man hadn’t expected someone so young to possess such ability.

“There’s something very familiar about your bloodline,” he said slowly. “So, you’re Liddy’s son.”

He nodded and sighed.

“Liddy?”

Reginald and Ethan were utterly confused, having no idea who he meant. But Leander reacted instantly.

Liddy–wasn’t that Lydia Brookhaven, his mother?

“You know my mom?” Leander demanded. “Who are you?”

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