Chapter 5584

“Good! Only the truly clever know when to bow!” Esorin’s laughter rolled across the ravine. He thrust out a claw-like hand, eager to claim the legendary sword.

Before his fingertips reached the hilt, Jared’s wrist cracked sideways. Steel flashed, carving a sinister half-moon that lunged not toward the blade but straight for the elder’s core.

Terror jolted through Esorin. Thick black energy hurried into a makeshift shield.

The swordlight struck first. Golden, venom-swift, it pierced the barrier and drilled toward his abdomen.

“You!” The word ripped from him as the edge scored his abdomen, opening a trench that bared bone. Demonic miasma gushed out like a broken dam.

“How dare you toy with me!” he shrieked, eyes blazing while the escaped energy writhed around him.

Onneas and the others gaped, shock melting into sudden, fragile hope.