Chapter 63 - 64: Yellow Springs Demonic Art, Nolan Mercer’s Wrath!

Chapter 63: Chapter 64: Yellow Springs Demonic Art, Nolan Mercer’s Wrath!

Chapter 64: Yellow Springs Demonic Art, Nolan Mercer’s Wrath!

Countless questions filled Warren Mercer’s mind. No matter how hard he tried, he could not make sense of the situation.

Seeing the confusion on Warren’s face, Ethan decided not to keep him guessing. He explained his origins and the purpose of his visit.

When the branch family members learned that the main family had already moved from Wexford City to Crownfall Mountain, and that Julian Mercer intended to bring every branch family back under the main family’s protection, they were stunned.

Ethan had also told them about the current strength of the Crownfall Mercer Family.

Purple Mansion Realm experts?

In front of Julian, they were nothing more than ants that could be crushed with a casual wave of his hand.

Even an Origin Sea Realm cultivator could not withstand a single move from their Clan Head.

Hearing that such a powerful figure stood behind them, ready to protect the entire Mercer bloodline, the branch family members struggled to believe their ears.

Only moments ago, they had been facing the threat of the Ironclave Order, a force with a Purple Mansion Realm ancestor.

Now, a young man had appeared and told them that their main family possessed an expert powerful enough to defeat even Origin Sea Realm cultivators with ease.

How could they accept such a sudden change without question?

But after Ethan repeatedly confirmed everything, they finally accepted the truth.

"Even though I know it’s true, I still find it hard to believe. Who would have thought that we would one day return to the main family and receive the protection of our Clan Head?"

"Exactly! Who could have imagined that our Mercer Family would produce such an extraordinary figure after all these years? He’s an Origin Sea Realm expert! Even our former family ancestor only reached the Purple Mansion Realm!"

"When the family was on the verge of collapse, he spent six years in seclusion at the peak of the Heavenly Origin Realm. Then he broke through the Purple Mansion and Origin Sea Realms, comprehended the True Meaning of the Sword, and became a Sword Grandmaster. His achievements have already surpassed those of every ancestor before him!"

"Hahaha! I can’t wait to reach Crownfall Mountain. With the Clan Head protecting us, let’s see who dares bully our family again!"

The Mercer Family members had endured years of oppression.

They had grown used to lowering their heads and accepting whatever fate dealt them.

But after hearing about the main family’s strength and Julian’s achievements, the weight they had carried for so long finally began to lift.

Their faces brightened. Their spirits rose, and the fear that had filled the hall gave way to excitement.

While everyone was still celebrating, Ethan pointed toward Merrick Sloane’s corpse.

He turned to Warren and asked,

"Tell me, what happened with this man?"

Seeing that Ethan wanted to know the truth, Warren let out a quiet sigh.

"Some time ago, Mara took Nolan out with her. Unfortunately, they happened to cross paths with Merrick Sloane..."

As Warren explained what had happened, Ethan gradually understood the situation.

Merrick Sloane, a True Disciple of the Ironclave Order, had taken an interest in Mara Kessler and repeatedly harassed her. To escape his advances, Mara had left the Mercer Family with her son, Nolan Mercer, and returned to her maiden family, the Kessler Family.

Warren also told Ethan that Mara had since passed away.

After hearing the full story, Ethan’s expression grew serious.

The Clan Head had given a clear order. Every branch family had to return to Crownfall Mountain. Not a single member was to be left behind.

Since Nolan was still living with the Kessler Family, Ethan intended to bring him back.

"Nolan is a member of our Mercer Family. He shouldn’t have to live under another family’s roof for the rest of his life. Send someone to guide me to the Kessler Family. I’ll bring him back with us."

Warren nodded.

He understood the importance of the Clan Head’s order. He immediately instructed the family members to pack their belongings and prepare for the journey.

Then he personally led Ethan toward the Kessler Family.

...

Not long afterward.

The Kessler Family Estate.

In one of the courtyards, a group of young Kessler Family disciples stood beneath an Elder’s supervision, practicing their boxing techniques.

A pair of brown eyes watched them from a distance.

Their owner was a thin, black-haired youth dressed in coarse linen clothes.

He carefully observed every movement and stance, trying to memorize the techniques.

Just as he was secretly studying their practice, a young man dressed in fine brocade robes walked past him.

Noticing the movement, the youth immediately snapped out of his concentration.

He lowered his head, gripped the broom with both hands, and continued sweeping the yellow leaves scattered across the ground.

The well-dressed young man stopped and looked at him with a mocking smile.

"Well, well. If it isn’t young master Nolan Mercer, who refuses to change his surname to Kessler. How did you end up in such a miserable state?"

His mocking voice rang through the courtyard.

But Nolan showed no reaction.

He had long grown accustomed to such insults.

Ever since he and his mother, Mara Kessler, had moved into the Kessler Family Estate, the family members had treated him as an outsider.

The Kessler Family had demanded that he change his name to Nolan Kessler. When he refused, they began excluding him.

Things became even worse after his mother passed away.

Years of exhaustion, grief, and accumulated illness had finally taken their toll on her.

After losing the only person who had cared for him, Nolan’s position in the Kessler Family became even more miserable.

He had been reduced to doing the servants’ chores just to earn enough food to survive.

But things would not remain this way forever.

This situation will end soon.

Nolan clenched his fists.

The blood and Qi inside his body surged.

He had already reached the Bone Tempering Realm!

Previously, his poor bone structure and weak aptitude had made cultivation extremely difficult.

Even after several years of effort, he had only managed to reach the Blood Tempering Realm Ninth Layer.

But everything changed three days ago.

That night had completely transformed his fate.

Nolan slowly closed his eyes.

A mysterious ancient diagram glowing with yellow light appeared in his mind.

It was the supreme treasure he had obtained by chance three days earlier.

The Yellow Springs Demon Diagram!

According to the information left within the diagram, it was an inheritance treasure left behind by the ancient Great Emperor known as the Yellow Springs Great Emperor.

The treasure contained numerous divine abilities and inheritances. He would have to explore them one by one.

Over the past few days, relying on his exceptional comprehension, Nolan had mastered a powerful cultivation technique recorded within the diagram.

The Yellow Springs Demonic Art!

This technique allowed him to devour the essence, Qi, and spirit of other living beings, converting them into nourishment for his own cultivation.

There was only one restriction.

After each devouring, he needed time to digest the energy he had absorbed. Only after completing that process could he devour again.

Even so, the technique had solved the problem of his poor aptitude.

With every successful devouring, his cultivation advanced at a remarkable pace.

He had finally found a way to overcome the weakness that had held him back for years.

Once my strength improves, I’ll leave this wretched place!

Thinking about everything he had endured, Nolan’s expression twisted with hatred.

His eyes filled with resentment and a fierce desire for revenge.

If Merrick Sloane, the True Disciple of the Ironclave Order, had not kept harassing his mother, would she have been forced to leave the Mercer Family and seek refuge with the Kessler Family?

Would she have suffered so much?

Would she have died?

It was all Merrick’s fault!

No. The entire Ironclave Order was responsible!

If that Order had not protected and encouraged someone like Merrick, how could he have acted so recklessly?

Since no one dared to challenge the Ironclave Order, Nolan would do it himself.

Once his cultivation reached a sufficient level, he would personally climb the Ironclave Order’s mountain and wipe the entire Order from existence!

He would leave no one alive!

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