Chapter 5596

Jared’s gaze turned to ice. “Gems? Not happening. If you want them, prove you’re strong enough to take them.”

Trevor’s face purpled. “Stupid fledgling, I’ll show you who rules the Sword Sect!”

He snapped his fingers and the seniors lunged in a tight flank.

Jared never lifted a hand. A single pulse of pressure rippled from his core. The attackers flew backward like leaves in a gale, clattering across the cobblestones.

Color drained from Trevor’s face. Realizing brute force had failed, he spat an order for reinforcements.

Moments later, Clive Dexter, an enforcer in dark robes, hurried over, boots striking sparks on stone.

Clive was Trevor’s frequent conspirator, well-seasoned in shaking coins from newcomers.