From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 689

Chapter 689 Thunder Infusion

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The battle above the Sitwell Residence was the first to shake all of Ravenridge. Tens of thousands witnessed the blazing fireball streaking across the sky. Many recorded it on their phones and quickly shared the footage.

The entire city buzzed with speculation. Some called it a rare celestial phenomenon, while others claimed immortals were fighting. Rumors spread in every direction. Only those living near the Sitwell Residence knew the truth.

They had seen figures standing in midair, their every move shaking heaven and earth.

Before the news could spread further, troops from the Mornwick Military Command arrived and sealed off the entire neighborhood. The incident was classified as top secret, and all further discussion was strictly prohibited.

To the outside world, the explanation was simple—an unusual effect caused by a special–weapons military exercise. Even so, many remained skeptical and began searching online for similar supernatural events and sightings across the globe.

For a time, the atmosphere worldwide grew subtly tense.

Outside the Sitwell Residence, more than a dozen military vehicles formed a tight perimeter. Inside the hall, Leander and Darrow sat across from each other at a large table, the mood solemn.

Yvette and her parents sat on the couch nearby, quietly listening. Linden and Monica were visibly shaken. They had never imagined that the highest commander of the Mornwick Military Command would sit as an equal with Leander.

Then again, considering Leander’s power, it made perfect sense.

“General Ashcroft, thanks to your intervention–and for decisively killing those six hundred–year King Phase masters–a major disaster was avoided. If they had fought among themselves, Ravenridge would’ve become a battlefield. On behalf of its people, I thank you.”

Darrow rose to his feet and gave a crisp military salute.

Leander stood and waved lightly.

“General Leon, there’s no need to thank me. I intended to take that broken sword from the beginning. In the end, I acted for my own purpose as well.”

They both sat again.

Darrow’s expression grew more serious.

“General Ashcroft, you killed six hundred–year King Phase masters. Your name will once again shake both Astria and the international martial world. That may not be entirely a good thing. I’ve just received a message from the Dragon King. He asked me to pass it on–be more cautious of Western forces from now on.

“You fought six alone and displayed power beyond ordinary hundred–year King Phase masters. The Western King Phase will see you as a primary threat. Organizations like the Arbitration Office and Netherweb will place you at the top of their elimination list.”

His gaze darkened further.

“Years ago, sixteen Supreme Arbiters joined forces to hunt the Dragon King and nearly killed him. He does not want you to face the same fate.”

Chapter 689 Thunder Infusion

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“Oh?”

Leander simply smiled.

“Please thank him for the reminder.”

Seeing his calm attitude, Darrow sighed inwardly. After exchanging a few more words, he departed with his troops.

The moment he left, Linden and Monica hurried over, unable to hold back any longer. They bombarded Leander with questions about his power. He answered them one by one, though it clearly tested his patience.

Meanwhile, the International Martial Network and the Global Assassin Network had already erupted into chaos.

Their forums were flooded with posts about Leander. Phrases like “one against six,” “Jeff invincible,” and “undefeated sovereign” dominated the discussions. Countless users rushed to share their opinions.

“Jeff can kill six hundred–year King Phase masters alone. Does that mean he’s now the strongest among them?” a user named Farseer posted.

Another user, Stayreal, replied, “Those six were hundred–year King Phase masters, but not among the strongest. His feat is impressive, but calling him invincible is an exaggeration.”

The debate quickly split into opposing sides, arguments escalating.

After about half an hour, a new post silenced everyone.

“The person above is correct. Among King Phase masters, there is a ranking from one to nine stars. The weakest are known as one- star King Phase masters, while the strongest are nine–star King Phase masters.

“Only those in the top three tiers qualify as hundred–year King Phase masters. Derek, the Mistwalker, Eldon, the King of Red Sun, Aciel, and Wilbur were all around the four–star level. That places them at the lowest tier among the hundred–year King Phase

masters.

“Jeff defeating them proves his strength. However, his level is likely around six–star to seven–star. He is still far from nine–star figures like the Dragon King, the Supreme Arbiter, or the Lord of Netherweb. Calling him invincible is inaccurate.”

The speaker was none other than the hidden owner of the forum–The Destroyer.

The moment he posted, all arguments stopped. No one dared question him.

After a brief silence, another user, Cloudfall, asked, “The Arbitration Office has already torn up the King Phase Accord. A war between the Eastern and Western King Phase seems inevitable.

“There are fewer than a hundred King Phase masters in total, and only around twenty hundred–year King Phase masters on each side. Jeff killing six may be impressive, but it also removes a quarter of the East’s top combat power. For the Eastern martial world, this is undoubtedly a heavy blow.

“In a future war between Eastern and Western King Phase forces, the East is far more likely to end up at a severe disadvantage. What do you think about this?”

Cloudfall appeared to be asking The Destroyer a question, but every word of his post actually laid out his own analysis. His reasoning was clear, well–structured, and logically consistent–clearly showing he had already thoroughly analyzed the situation.

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