From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 711

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Chapter 711 Rekindled Battle Spirit

Chapter 711 Rekindled Battle Spirit

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At Wood Manor, a section of the outer wall had collapsed, as if a massive palm strike had be forcibly imprinted into it by sheer external power.

Through the gap in the outer wall, a man in his twenties strode forward and came to a stop about a hundred feet away from Leander and the others.

“Mr. Garin?” Seein

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and the rest all changed their expressions in shock, their pupils

g before them had an identity unlike any other.

rs and young ladies of the ten great noble families were already figures out restraint. Yet this well–dressed young man was even more terrifying

ly and Jace, both heirs of major families, might scheme against each other and se one another. But in front of this man, they could only behave with utmost respect.

s no other reason. He was the top heir of Highcrest, the chief disciple of Elder d of the Gessingers, and the future successor of the Gessingers.

ordinary people, their world might be relatively simple. But within Highcrest’s upper les, the background of the Gessingers and the true extent of their power were already no

Cret.

The Gessingers held dominion over Highcrest precisely because they possessed top–tier martial existences beyond the ordinary world. Garin was also the strongest disciple of Osmund, the most powerful figure in the Gessingers aside from the family head, Colden.

The heirs and young ladies of Highcrest all regarded him with deep caution. Wherever he went, those noble heirs and young ladies would treat him as the leader. Not a single one of them dared to offend him.

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egendary Gessingers but also possessed terrifying strength

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heirs and young ladies, shattered a wooden boat cruise ship back to shore with his bare hands. These class circle with awe and fear toward him.

that Garin, who practically stood at the pinnacle of the younger

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generation in Highcrest, would personally come to the Woods.

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“Mr. Woods, quite a clear mind you have there!” The “Mr. Garin” that Clovis referred to was none other than Garin himself. He swept a cold glance over Billy’s group before looking at Clovis. There was a hint of seriousness in his eyes, but he still let out a cold laugh.

“You may have a clear mind, but unfortunately, your choice is not very good!” He clenched his fist, and several membership invitation forms appeared in his hand as he showed them to Clovis and the others.

On them were invitations from eight of the ten great noble families. The information was filled in, fingerprints were pressed, and seals were stamped. Clearly, eight of the ten families had already agreed to join.

Only the Dufays and the Woods had not submitted their invitation forms.

“Ancestor of the Gessingers has asked me to deliver a message to the Woods!” Garin said with a cold expression as he put the forms away. His gaze sharpened, and brilliance flashed in his eyes. “Follow us or get left behind!”

When this domineering, threatening statement was made, everyone present except Leander changed their expressions.

Clovis, a seasoned power player who had weathered countless storms in Highcrest’s business world and stood among its true heavyweights, felt a sudden ripple of unrest. His gaze tightened almost instantly.

For as long as anyone could remember, the Gessingers had always held an undisputed position at the top in Highcrest. That was something every major family in the city acknowledged without question.

But even though the Gessingers were powerful, they had never before acted so aggressively toward the other elite families. They had never used sheer force to pressure others. Yet today. Clovis could clearly sense something different–a raw, unmistakable ambition to dominate Highcrest completely.

That line, “follow them or get left behind,” perfectly captured the intent behind the Gessinger Association. Joining it meant becoming subordinate to the Gessingers. Refusing it, on the other hand, likely meant total ruin and being erased from Highcrest’s upper–class circle.

As arrogant as it sounded, no one in the room treated it like a joke. Everyone understood the truth. The Gessingers of Highcrest absolutely had the power to back it up.

“The Gessingers‘ ancestor?”

Billy and Arnold were still thinking through possible responses when Clovis, unusually sharp

Chapter 711 Rekindled Battle Spirit

generation in Highcrest, would personally come to the Woods.

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“Mr. Woods, quite a clear mind you have there!” The “Mr. Garin” that Clovis referred to was none other than Garin himself. He swept a cold glance over Billy’s group before looking at Clovis. There was a hint of seriousness in his eyes, but he still let out a cold laugh.

“You may have a clear mind, but unfortunately, your choice is not very good!” He clenched hi fist, and several membership invitation forms appeared in his hand as he showed them to Clovis and the others.

On them were invitations from eight of the ten great noble families. The information was filled in, fingerprints were pressed, and seals were stamped. Clearly, eight of the ten families had already agreed to join.

Only the Dufays and the Woods had not submitted their invitation forms.

“Ancestor of the Gessingers has asked me to deliver a message to the Woods!” Garin said with a cold expression as he put the forms away. His gaze sharpened, and brilliance flashed in his eyes. “Follow us or get left behind!”

When this domineering, threatening statement was made, everyone present except Leander changed their expressions.

Clovis, a seasoned power player who had weathered countless storms in Highcrest’s business world and stood among its true heavyweights, felt a sudden ripple of unrest. His gaze tightened almost instantly.

For as long as anyone could remember, the Gessingers had always held an undisputed position at the top in Highcrest. That was something every major family in the city acknowledged without question.

But even though the Gessingers were powerful, they had never before acted so aggressively toward the other elite families. They had never used sheer force to pressure others. Yet today, Clovis could clearly sense something different–a raw, unmistakable ambition to dominate Highcrest completely.

That line, “follow them or get left behind,” perfectly captured the intent behind the Gessinger Association. Joining it meant becoming subordinate to the Gessingers. Refusing it, on the other hand, likely meant total ruin and being erased from Highcrest’s upper–class circle.

As arrogant as it sounded, no one in the room treated it like a joke. Everyone understood the truth. The Gessingers of Highcrest absolutely had the power to back it up.

The Gessingers‘ ancestor?”

Billy and Arnold were still thinking through possible responses when Clovis, unusually sharp

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to the detail, immediately caught the implication in Garin’s words.

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He had always known that the Gessingers were rumored to have a living legend, a peak–level king phase cultivator known as the Gessingers‘ ancestor.

Homer had once been one of the elite members of the Imperial Inner Circle’s Royal Guard. After the collapse of the last royal family, he settled in Highcrest and was even honored with a medal by the Empire’s Queen. By every definition, he was someone who stood far above the

masses.

But over a century ago, he had vanished without a trace. Rumors said he had left Highcrest and had not been seen again.

Now, hearing Garin bring him up so suddenly made Clovis feel unsettled. He found it hard to believe.

Garin noticed Clovis‘ expression and immediately understood what he was thinking. He let out a mocking smile. “I know exactly what you’re thinking. Let me make it clear to you,” he said coldly. “The Gessingers‘ ancestor, the original founder of the Gessingers and a former Imperial Inner Circle Royal Guard, returned to Highcrest the day before yesterday.”

The moment those words landed, Clovis jolted. His entire body stiffened as if frozen in place. “How is that even possible? The founder of the Gessingers, that Imperial Inner Circle expert… he’s still alive?”

Arnold and the others nearby were visibly shaken. Even their hands trembled slightly.

With Aubert gone in recent years, the Gessingers‘ influence in Highcrest has been slowly weakening. The Dufays, together with the Highcliffe O’Brien Family, were already close to being able to challenge them. But if what Garin said is true, then doesn’t that mean the Gessingers‘ strongest card has never actually disappeared? A two–hundred–year–old ancestor from the Imperial Inner Circle… just how terrifying would that be?

Garin wore a satisfied expression and said proudly, “The Gessingers‘ ancestor has already made himself clear. In Highcrest, there should only be one voice, and that is the voice of the Gessingers. The unification of Highcrest’s upper world is inevitable. He will personally take action to eliminate all discord. Every martial expert in Highcrest will be brought under the Gessingers. Both the business and martial worlds will belong to the Gessingers, forming the strongest family Highcrest has ever seen.”

His words laid bare the Gessingers‘ ambition without any disguise. The massive force that had remained silent for over a century was finally showing its fangs.

The weight of it all stirred something deep within Clovis. Without hesitation, he picked up the invitation form from the table. “Mr. Garin, the Woods will join the Gessinger Association.”

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He did not hesitate for even a second. Taking out a pen from his inner pocket, he quickly filled in the Woods family’s representative details.

Behind him, Billy’s expression turned solemn, but he did not dare say a word. He understood Clovis well. If there were even a sliver of hope, Clovis would never back down. But the fact that he made the decision instantly meant the situation had already reached a level beyond imagination.

“Are the Gessingers in Highcrest really that terrifying?” Billy let out a quiet sigh. For the first time, he felt small and powerless. Even someone of Clovis‘ standing, the head of a great family like the Woods, could only lower his head under that overwhelming pressure.

As Billy silently processed it all, a hand suddenly landed on his shoulder.

He paused and turned around in mild surprise. Leander stood there, looking calm and composed.

“Billy, if you have a thought, why not stick with it?” Leander said, his tone carrying an unquestionable confidence. “The Gessingers might be strong, but they are not that strong. Once you sign that form, the Woods becomes nothing more than one of their puppets. But if you don’t, the Woods still keep their dignity and reputation in Highcrest. They remain a respected, great family. That choice is not hard to make.”

He had no intention of interfering in the Gessingers‘ affairs in Highcrest. But when he heard that Homer intended to gather all martial experts under the Gessingers and build a so–called number one family, something inside him stirred.

The martial world respects strength, but as a martial artist, why would they ever submit and become someone’s servant?

For nearly a month, he had been in seclusion, steadying his mind and tempering his spirit. But now, the fire in his eyes began to rise again, slowly but unmistakably.