"Kneel? No!"
Mad Dog glared at Nolan with burning rage, shouting, "You can kill me, but if you think you can humiliate me, you're dreaming!
"I, Mad Dog, only kneel to the heavens, the earth, and my parents!"
Nolan smirked coldly, his eyes glinting with contempt. "I am your maker," he said with a chilling calm.
"So, when I tell you to kneel, you will kneel."
As he spoke, Nolan's voice suddenly transformed—resonating like a thunderous bell, a sound so powerful it seemed to split the heavens and shatter the earth. The street lights flickered, and glass windows around them exploded into shards under the immense pressure.
"Kneel!"
The single word crashed down like a divine decree, or a curse whispered from the depths of hell. Its oppressive force crushed the spirit and shattered resolve.
Mad Dog's ears began to bleed, crimson streaks trailing down his face as blood seeped from his eyes. His legs, trembling and powerless, buckled under the pressure and slammed heavily onto the ground.
At that moment, he felt as if he were standing in the presence of divine wrath.
Nolan had unleashed the power of the Eternal Sovereign Technique, channeling its immense energy into his voice.
Nolan wasn't a Grandmaster as Mad Dog had guessed, but his strength was terrifying and overwhelming, far beyond comprehension.
Mad Dog stared up at Nolan, despair etched into his face. He no longer saw a man, but a demon—a force of nature beyond human comprehension.
Desperate to resist, Mad Dog struggled to rise. But to his horror, his legs refused to obey, and his shoulders bore the crushing weight of an invisible mountain, rendering him utterly immobile.
Meanwhile, Nolan waved toward a nearby vehicle.
Inside the car, Ironhead sat frozen in shock. He had always known Nolan was strong, but never had he imagined this.
Ironhead forced a bitter smile, his voice trembling. "The person before you… is Mr. Greene."
Mad Dog froze. His mind reeled, and then, with a heavy sigh, he lowered his head in resignation.
It all became clear. Nolan hadn't come after them without reason. They were the aggressors. They had sent men to kill Nolan first.
But who had made such a reckless decision? Who had convinced Gregory to act so foolishly? The betrayal was unforgivable, their motives treacherous.
If Mad Dog could see that person now, he'd tear them limb from limb.
"Tell me where Gregory is," Nolan said, his tone sharp and unyielding. "Or take me to him yourselves."
Mad Dog gritted his teeth, his resolve unshaken despite the crushing force before him. "Nolan, I admit you're strong—stronger and more terrifying than anyone I've ever encountered. But if you think I'll betray Gregory, you're wrong.
"You can kill me, but I will never stoop to such treachery," he said in a steady voice.
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