Ch. 3851..3860
Chapter 3851 A Gentle Maid
Meanwhile, Levi, Cheriette, and Larissa had arrived somewhere nearby the Void Sect after pressing on with their journey. Cheriette asked respectfully, “Lord Garrison, now that we’re about thirty miles away, should we continue with our journey?”
“There’s no hurry. Let’s rest here for half a day.” After a brief hesitation, Levi turned toward Larissa and instructed, “Brew the coffee beans that were collected yesterday. I want to try how they taste like.”
“Yes, Master,” Larissa replied in an exceptionally servile tone. Watching the busy Larissa, Cheriette couldn’t help but gawk. Ever since the spirit beasts were turned into a feast, she had become someone extraordinarily obsequious.
She obeyed all Levi’s instructions, poured him his coffee, and even gave him a massage. Naturally, she was now the epitome of his servant girl.
For goodness’ sake, she’s Eclipse’s Princess of Divinity, someone young and talented who’s highly valued by the two sect leaders. But now, she has been reduced to no more than a servant girl. If I were in her shoes, the drastic change in status would have devastated me!
At that moment, Cheriette began to admire Larissa’s tenacity and ability to adapt to the situation.
In truth, the latter had entirely submitted herself to Levi.
After the spirit beasts who had been her companions for many years were eaten, Larissa—outraged by the fact—began to plot her revenge.
However, every time such a thought came into her mind, Levi would be able to sense it ahead of time and implicitly warn her from doing anything reckless.
Suffocated by her predicament, Larissa finally broke down and gave up her desire for revenge.
Levi was not only terrifyingly powerful but also unbelievably observant with no weaknesses to exploit.
It naturally made him the epitome of an invincible warrior, a realization that caused Larissa to resign herself to her fate.
Even if she had to become one of Levi’s servants, she had neither regrets nor complaints.
“Master, your coffee is ready,” she informed softly.
Upon receiving his coffee, Levi took a sip before complimenting, “You make good coffee.”
“Thank you, Master.”
Larissa cordially added, “If I had a complete set of brewing equipment, I’d be able to brew even better coffee.”
Nodding in acknowledgment, Levi changed the topic. “Now that your cultivation restraints have been removed, you could’ve escaped anytime you wanted.”
“I wouldn’t dare!” Larissa dropped to her knees, her voice trembling. “Staying by your side is a blessing by itself. Thus, I have no intention of fleeing.”
Faced with the scene, Cheriette couldn’t be any more flabbergasted, for she could feel the emotions behind the former’s words and couldn’t detect any hint of dishonesty.
In other words, Larrissa was speaking from the depths of her heart.
I expected no less of Lord Garrison for bending the Princess of Divinity to his will in such a short time. This is truly mind-blowing!
Cheriette was astonished by the sight before her.
Meanwhile, news of the slaughter of Eclipse’s Paladins and the kidnap of the Princess of Divinity had begun to spread within the other sects.
It resulted in the various leaders recalling all their Paladins who were training in the field—for fear that they would suffer the same fate that had befallen Larissa.
“Who on earth had the gall to challenge Eclipse?”
“What’s the true goal of this perpetrator? Is he targeting the future prospects of all the different sects here?”
“Also, is he somehow related to the powerful warrior who sucked dry a large dragon ley line in a single day?”
Speculation and questions abound in the minds of the public, sparking fear for their own safety.
As for the sects that were closest to Eclipse, they elevated their defenses to the highest level and deployed the sect’s defensive formation.
Chapter 3852 Up To The Sect Leader
When the news reached the ears of the Void Sect, it, too, caused an uproar. “From what we know, Larissa is the cream of the crop within Eclipse’s younger generation and extremely formidable.”
“That’s an understatement. She, together with the rest of the Paladins, can easily exterminate a medium sect. One can deduce the true extent of her power from that.”
“If that’s the case, doesn’t it mean the perpetrator is significantly more terrifying?”
Shocked expressions appeared on the faces of the Void Sect members, for they knew full well the difference between killing and taking someone alive.
Faced with the resistance of someone as strong as Larissa, capturing her alive was vastly more challenging than killing her outright.
In fact, one’s skills needed to at least be a level above her to accomplish such a feat.
“More importantly, by doing so, the perpetrator is indicating that Eclipse isn’t a threat to him!”
“Exactly. Larissa is the Paladin who’s most favored by the two sect leaders. She’s a strong contender for the position of sect leader in the future.”
“Since she has recently left the Void Sect, I wonder if we will be dragged into this issue?”
As anxiety spread through the ranks of the Void Sect members, some of them began to panic.
It was under such circumstances that Geraint convened an emergency meeting to discuss the matter.
Judging from the presence of every Empyrean and elder within the sect, the gravity of the matter couldn’t be any more obvious.
Inside the meeting hall, the council members of the Void Sect were all wearing sullen looks on their faces.
“Do voice out your opinions, as we need to decide on a countermeasure to the situation. Otherwise, the current panic might go out of hand,” Geraint remarked grimly.
Primo was the first to speak. “Lord Earkenhait, my view is that the perpetrator’s target is Eclipse. During the battle for the dragon ley line, it was the elites of Eclipse Academy who were first massacred before Yunus and the others who were sent to investigate the matter mysteriously disappeared. In addition to the recent slaughter of Eclipse’s Paladins and Larissa’s disappearance, all these events might be the work of the same person.”
One by one, the crowd nodded in agreement, for they could see that the consecutive incidents were not isolated in nature.
“Wouldn’t that put the sects that are close to Eclipse in danger?” Geraint questioned in a grim tone.
Nodding, Primo added, “I’m afraid so. Furthermore, the Void Sect would be first in line. That’s why it’s imperative for us to make our move.”
“What are you suggesting?” Geraint asked with an inquisitive glint in his eyes.
As Primo was the future heir to the Void Sect, Geraint wanted to give him the opportunity to raise his public stature.
Consequently, the current situation was the perfect platform for Primo’s leadership training.
Cognizant of Geraint’s intention, Primo responded earnestly, “We should recall the Paladins and elders who are away training. At the same time, we should deploy a defensive formation within the sect.
“In addition, we have to get in touch with the sect leader at once. Given the current circumstances, only his presence will be able to reassure the people.
“Finally, we have to send scouts out to survey our territory and have them report anything suspicious immediately so that we have enough time to set up our defenses.”
“I agree with your points. In that case, we’ll do as you say.” Geraint’s expression glowed with pride.
With that, the crowd set off to put the plan into action.
The moment Primo stepped out of the meeting room, Gloria came up to him.
“Darling, will the Void Sect really be dragged into this? Since we’re not that close to Eclipse, isn’t all this panic uncalled for?”
In spite of her efforts to suppress her emotion, it was difficult to hide how nervous she was.
The stern-looking Primo replied, “I wasn’t being unnecessarily alarmist just now. The fact that Larissa is alive shows how unpredictable the mysterious warrior is.”
“Wouldn’t that put us in grave danger? Given that he has no qualms about massacring members of Eclipse, it’s evident he doesn’t fear the large sects at all.”
The anxiety within her continued to swell to the extent she was traumatized by just thinking about it.
Letting out a sigh, Primo explained, “I’m afraid only the sect leader can help the Void Sect overcome this crisis.”
Chapter 3853 War Arrives At Void Sect
Meanwhile, Levi and his companions had stopped at the peak of Greensill Mountain. “Lord Garrison, the buildings ahead of us form the main base of the Void Sect. Based on our speed, we should arrive in a couple of hours,” Cheriette reported respectfully.
As Levi’s gaze trailed the trajectory of Cheriette’s finger, he saw—beyond the layers of cloud and mist—a cluster of ancient buildings hidden in their midst.
“They’ve picked an excellent location indeed. This place is brimming with spiritual energy and is highly regarded from the perspective of geomancy,” Levi remarked in a cheeky tone.
Truth be told, he was thrilled to be there. With the Void Sect right before his eyes, his revenge on Gloria and Santino was now within sight. He could now pay them back in blood for all their past actions.
“Lord Garrison, we have now arrived at the Void Sect’s territory. Also, I can sense the presence of a few hidden men—probably warriors tasked to guard the super-spiritual ley line. Therefore, shall we circle past them so as to not alert the enemy to our presence?” Cheriette probed.
With a wave of his hand, Levi replied, “No, we’ll charge in from the front door. I want the members of the Void Sect to be tormented by their horror.”
“Understood!” Cheriette responded in a deep voice. Empathizing with Levi, she knew that vengeance wouldn’t be sweet if he didn’t strike fear into the hearts of his enemies.
After all, that was the only way for Levi to put his grudge to rest. As the three of them continued forward, they were soon stopped by elites of the Void Sect. “Who goes there?”
“This is the border of the Void Sect. Take another step forward, and we’ll kill you without hesitation,” the guards barked in a frosty tone, unfazed by the group standing before them.
Obviously, Levi’s group was hiding their aura, preventing the guards from sensing their true power.
“Kill them!” Levi ordered in a nonchalant tone.
Cheriette nodded in acknowledgment. As for Larissa, she was held back by a look Levi had shot her when she attempted to help.
“Send reinforcements! Someone is plundering the holy ley line!”
No sooner had the voice rang out than members of the Void Sect who were standing guard quickly gathered.
At the thought that these men had no idea death was waiting for them, Cheriette sniggered to herself.
“It’s better for blind fools like you to meet your maker. Otherwise, you’re just wasting cultivation resources.”
With that said, Cheriette charged fearlessly into the group. As her ruthless strikes tore through their formation, many of the guards were either left dead or grievously injured.
These included the elders who had arrived as part of the reinforcements.
During the battle, one of the elders noticed Levi and Larissa observing them from afar.
As he had been to Eclipse on business before, he happened to have a deep impression of Larissa.
“Isn’t that Eclipse’s Princess of Divinity? Why is she by the side of an unassuming young man? Can it be…”
Struck by an epiphany, the elder frantically instructed, “All of you, hold them off for the time being! I need to report something important to the sect.”
His orders stunned his compatriots. Instead of helping, he’s fleeing?
Unfortunately, before they could react, Cheriette bore down upon them.
Given the mediocrity of the guards, they fell like flies in front of Cheriette. Soon, more than half their numbers had been wiped out.
As for the remaining half, they lost their will to fight and began retreating toward the Void Sect’s headquarters.
“There’s no need to pursue them. Let them report back to base,” Levi instructed with a smirk.
Stopping in her tracks, Cheriette immediately understood Levi’s intention. It was evident that the latter wanted to mentally torture Gloria and the others.
Back at Void Sect, Primo, Gloria, and their companions were discussing how to defend against the mysterious man.
It was then that a panicking man barged into the room.
“Elder Queen, what’s going on?” the baffled Primo asked.
Darius Queen—panting heavily—informed, “There’s big trouble! The mysterious warrior is here!”
Chapter 3854 Chaos In The Void Sect
The weight of his words caused everyone’s heart to sink. “What?” Primo and the others were overwhelmed by shock. “Elder Queen, can you explain?”
“What warrior? Where did he come from?” “Exactly. Please make yourself clear.” The others interjected in turn.
Darius quickly summarized, “While I was under orders to keep watch at Greensill Mountain, a group crossed our border and started a fight with the guards. Upon arriving at the scene, I recognized one of them as the missing Princess of Divinity, Larissa Gould.”
“Elder Queen, this is really serious. Are you sure it was her?” the nervous Gloria questioned.
Waving his hand, Darius answered, “Elder Gaston, you’re probably not aware that I have been to Eclipse on business before and have seen her in the flesh. Furthermore, she has features that stand out from the crowd, especially with the red dot in between her brows. Hence, there’s no way I would’ve made a mistake.”
Gasps echoed through the room.
After the slaughter of the Eclipse Paladins and the kidnap of Larissa, the re-emergence of the latter could only signify the arrival of the mysterious warrior.
Gulp!
Swallowing his saliva, Primo felt terror for the very first time in his life.
Unable to contact the sect leader still, the presence of such a powerful foe would only mean certain destruction for them.
“Quick, spread the message. Order everyone to be on their highest alert! Elder Queen and the few of you, come with me to see Lord Earkenhait at once. As for the rest of you, maintain the defensive formation. Our priority is to stay calm and not let them cause panic amongst our ranks,” Primo instructed, suppressing his own raging emotions.
With that, the crowd nodded before leaving to make the necessary preparations.
As for the rest of the Empyreans and Gloria, they followed behind Primo as he headed off to see Geraint.
The moment news of the attack broke out, chaos descended upon the Void Sect.
Despite the reassurances of the elders, their words fell on deaf ears.
“That warrior doesn’t even fear Eclipse, so how are we going to put up a fight?”
“I heard that the Eclipse Paladins who were slaughtered were capable of annihilating a medium sect on their own. And yet, none of them managed to survive!”
“He might be someone who hails from a super-secret sect. With our sect leader away, I’m afraid the Void Sect is doomed!”
“Even Primo and the others panicked at the news. Thus, we had better start fending for ourselves.”
Terror and despair spread like wildfire within the Void Sect.
The harder the elders tried to calm the populace, the worse their emotions became, forming a vicious cycle.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
At the same time, the alarm—blaring incessantly as part of the defensive measures—further intensified the panic within the Void Sect.
Naturally, there were a group of die-hard followers who had been cultivating within the sect since they were young. Thus, their loyalty toward the sect was unwavering.
Now that the sect was facing its biggest crisis, these followers swore to tie their fate to the sect, even if it cost them their lives.
Back inside the meeting hall, Geraint was wearing a grim expression.
Even though it had occurred to him that Void Sect would be dragged into the matter, the speed at which it happened came as a surprise.
“Luckily, we have gathered more elite warriors before this, but against this warrior, they’re clearly not enough. Give out the order for everyone to arm themselves with their strongest weapons and magical items. Also, start deploying every defensive formation we have. Even though it’s not going to be enough to hold off such a powerful warrior, we can still use it to whittle away at his strength. I, too, will wield the God Crusher. Although it isn’t an ultimate weapon yet, its power has significantly increased after nurturing it for so long,” Geraint declared in a deep voice.
Chapter 3855 Summoning All Forces
As the vice sect leader, Geraint’s words carried considerable weight and helped to calm everyone’s racing hearts. The mention of God Crusher, in particular, had given them an additional glimmer of hope.
After all, members of the Void Sect specialized in the art of swordsmanship, and Geraint was almost nearing perfection with his.
Even if he couldn’t defeat the mysterious fighter with God Crusher, he knew he’d still be able to wear his opponent out significantly.
“In addition, I want you guys to spread the news of the mysterious fighter so the surrounding sects can join in the fight,” Geraint uttered coldly. “I’m sure they understand the importance of our mutual dependence. Joining forces with us might still give them a chance of survival. Going at it alone, however, will be a guaranteed death sentence.”
This battle will determine if Void Sect lives or dies, and since that mysterious fighter is so terrifyingly powerful, the only way for us to have a fighting chance is to rely on strength in numbers.
Just then, Gloria spoke up. “Lord Earkenhait, I suggest we inform Eclipse of everything that happened here as soon as possible. We’ll tell them we’ve found the culprit who murdered several Paladins, and even Larissa has fallen under his control. If we can rope in the help of Eclipse and Eclipse Academy, I’m sure it will improve our chances of winning.”
“Yes, you make a good point. We’ll do as you say, Elder Gaston, and send our fastest apprentices to relay the message,” Geraint said approvingly. “Primo, you’re truly blessed to have married such a capable woman!”
“Oh, I couldn’t have done it without my husband’s guidance,” Gloria replied with a saccharine smile.
Primo instantly beamed with pride, especially when he felt everyone turning green with envy as they looked at him.
“Lastly, I shall activate the Carnage Sword Array and combine it with God Crusher. That way, I’ll be able to strike the mysterious fighter with the most powerful blow! With such a strong attack, I doubt he’d be able to walk away unscathed,” Geraint uttered, an evil glint in his eyes.
Try as she might, Gloria couldn’t hide the shock on her face. “Carnage Sword Array? I’ve never heard of that before!”
“It’s an attack that works hand in hand with our sect’s defensive formation. Both are our strongest formations and also our trump cards,” Primo explained. “Carnage Sword Array, in particular, was created by array masters merging the power from dragon ley lines and the sword energy from several of our sect’s fighters. Therefore, the only way to set the sword array in motion is by using our sect’s sword technique. When combined with God Crusher, the force unleashed will be scarily powerful.”
Gloria finally had a good grasp of the situation. Ah, that’s Void Sect for you. How else could it have risen in the ranks if it didn’t have a secret weapon up its sleeve?
“All right, that’s enough. Get yourselves ready, everyone!” Geraint ordered.
With that, the crowd gradually filed out of the room.
As Gloria watched from afar, she could tell all the sect members were hurriedly making their preparations.
Many elders were even brandishing ancient swords, most of which were items she had never seen before.
Wow! Everyone sure is taking out their most treasured weapons for the fight!
While the Void Sect members were busy with their battle preparation, the surrounding sects had also gotten wind of the news.
As it turned out, Void Sect’s messengers had intentionally exaggerated the situation and described the mysterious fighter as a deranged lunatic who’d go to any lengths to loot cultivation resources.
To make matters worse, they also insisted that the fighter was the culprit who had previously devoured countless sects.
Naturally, the news had many of the smaller sects fearing for their lives and promptly deciding to work together with the mighty Void Sect.
Even the medium-sized sects knew they’d stand a better chance of winning if they joined forces, so it didn’t take much effort to convince them to send their best fighters to Void Sect.
At the same time, Eclipse had also received the news, and the sect leader immediately deployed all elite Paladins and the Eclipse Academy to provide support.
Not wanting to leave any room for error, Eclipse even ordered their subordinate groups to do the same and send reinforcements as soon as possible.
Before long, various sects and forces were marching toward Void Sect to prepare for the massive showdown.
Chapter 3856 Floyd Blocks The Way
Meanwhile, Levi and his team were slowly nearing Void Sect’s headquarters without having encountered any resistance. As it turned out, the apprentices guarding the holy ley line had all been ordered to retreat and defend the headquarters.
That way, not only would Levi not be able to kill them, but Void Sect could also utilize them to strengthen its first line of defense. The buildings of Void Sect gradually came into view, and Levi could also see how everyone was scrambling to prepare for the battle.
“Today’s your doomsday, Gloria Gaston,” Levi said with a smirk. “With you gone, our base will have no further troubles. If Void Sect dares to meddle in our affairs, I shall make it disappear from the face of the earth! Oh yes, I’ll have to reclaim God Crusher too. Even though it was something I crafted casually, it still belongs to me, and I want it back!”
Needless to say, Levi was raring to go. How could he not when he had the perfect opportunity to make Gloria pay for all her sins?
With that thought in mind, Levi instinctively accelerated his pace.
After walking for another six minutes, the group finally arrived at the perimeter of Void Sect.
The three of them could see the energy fluctuations encircling the formations, and having impressive hearing abilities also meant they could hear Void Sect apprentices whispering from their hiding spots.
“Master, be careful! Someone’s coming!” Larissa suddenly warned.
Upon hearing that, Cheriette froze. Huh? I don’t feel any suspicious aura near us, though.
Levi, however, merely nodded. “Don’t worry. I think it’s someone we know.”
Sure enough, a burly figure suddenly emerged from the depths of the forest and appeared in front of the trio in the blink of an eye.
Cheriette couldn’t help but gasp. Oh, my goodness! This man is the Dark Demon I met in Yannopolis!
“It really is you, Floyd!” Levi exclaimed, a complex expression on his face. “Why are you blocking our way?”
Thump!
To everyone’s surprise, Floyd fell to his knees. “Master, please don’t attack Void Sect today. I beg of you!”
“What did you just say?” Levi asked coldly.
“Master, all I’m asking for is a chance to redeem myself!” Floyd hastily explained. “I want to kill Gloria and destroy Void Sect with my own hands. Please grant my request!”
Still prostrated on the ground, Floyd’s forehead was scratched so badly that it began to bleed.
For a moment, Levi was silent. I can understand Floyd’s desperate need for revenge, and I can also tell he hasn’t come to me to intercede for Gloria. That unrequited love of his is long gone, and he’s genuinely out for revenge. After all, Gloria did make a complete fool out of him. If I took this chance away from him, he’d have to live with the agony for the rest of his life.
“All right. You have my word,” Levi finally replied.
“Thank you, Master!” Floyd said gratefully. “Thank you!”
“That said, how’s your condition now, Floyd? As you know, there are many drawbacks to using the extreme devouring technique. Look at yourself. Even your physical structure has been altered significantly. If you continue devouring, the consequences will be dire.”
Floyd chuckled bitterly. “Master, I brought all of this upon myself, and I deserve to be in this state. Besides, as long as I get to kill Gloria, I don’t care what price I have to pay. This is the path I’ve chosen, Master. Please don’t probe any further. Once I’ve gotten my revenge, I’ll make it up to everyone back at the base, including Zoey and Forlevia, by paying with my own life.”
Before Levi could reply, Floyd added firmly, “Master, I shall take my leave now. Leave Gloria to me.”
With that, he swiftly turned and left.
Chapter 3857 Give Him A Chance
As Levi looked at Floyd’s retreating figure, the former sighed faintly. The past was vivid in his mind as if everything had just happened yesterday.
Floyd’s persistent nature was precisely what enabled him to stand out among so many other young people. However, that was also the very same character trait that got him where he was today. There was some truth to the saying of how one’s character determined their life after all!
This kid is so stubborn. His paranoia has not changed in the slightest. At the same time, this shows the kind of trauma that Gloria has inflicted on him. Yet, since he has chosen to take this path, we can only let him have his way.
Silently, Levi made a decision in his heart. He then looked at all the terrified disciples of Void Sect who had gathered a distance away before letting out another faint sigh.
“Since Floyd has decided to exact vengeance personally, we’ll let him do it. Gloria and the Three Sages, I’ll let you live a while longer.”
Levi waved at the two women and in a deep voice, said, “Let’s go!”
The apprentices of Void Sect were on full alert, and the atmosphere was extremely tense. The informants posted at the perimeter kept relaying messages.
Two of the apprentices claimed to have spotted the so-called elite fighter. There was nothing special about the man—his temperament and appearance did not reveal anything extraordinary.
However, two beautiful young women flanked him, and another elite fighter in black armor had shown up.
Both parties appeared to be discussing something, but the scouts were too far away to hear properly. Both scouts dared not approach, and thus could not hear the conversation clearly.
Not long after the conversation, the three of them turned around to leave and disappeared into the jungle without a trace.
“We mustn’t let our guard down. That elite fighter must’ve discovered the energy fluctuation of the defensive formation we’ve activated. Even though his strength is extraordinary, he must approach the formation with caution. I reckon that he’s looking for a better direction to launch the attack. Continue surveying the area and report back to me immediately if you detect an energy surge,” said Primo after hearing the report.
Everyone thought his analysis was reasonable. After all, it was the most logical explanation.
Although the elite fighter had the guts to kill the Paladins of Eclipse on the periphery, the defensive formation was sustained by the dragon ley line.
By harnessing the dragon ley line’s power coupled with a combined attack from multiple elites, it was reasonable to exercise caution.
Gloria was especially uneasy. Cold sweat could be seen dripping down her forehead.
She knew how difficult it was to exhaust the dragon ley line’s power in a day. The physical burden of doing so would reach an extreme level.
As such, this mysterious elite fighter was likely an exceedingly strong physical cultivator who could withstand tremendous amounts of power. Otherwise, the power overload would have caused his body to explode, bringing about his demise.
When it came to extreme devouring technique, Gloria felt that her right to speak outweighed anyone in the Void Sect.
Would such a powerful fighter fear a formation sustained by the dragon ley line?
Gloria was skeptical about this.
Once the mysterious fighter invaded Void Sect, all her hard work and the position she had exerted so much effort to achieve would go up in flames.
“D*mn it!”
Gloria clenched her fists as she feverishly prayed that the mysterious fighter would not attack Void Sect.
At the very least, she hoped that the fighter would not strike before she had built enough strength to retaliate. Otherwise, it was going to be challenging for her to rebuild everything all over again.
As the minutes ticked by, there was still no sign of an attack on Void Sect.
Gloria, Primo, and the rest of Void Sect were kept on edge.
Just then, the scouts had more news to report. The sect leaders of Eclipse had arrived with their elite fighters in tow.
Such good news boosted the morale of the apprentices of Void Sect. After all, the arrival of Eclipse was of great help to them.
Together, they all waited for the arrival of the mysterious fighter.
Chapter 3858 The Leader Of Eclipse
While everyone gathered with bated breath, a long time had since passed. However, there was still no sign of the mysterious fighter. Such a prolonged period of anxiety and anticipation rendered everyone frustrated and restless.
It was like gathering an entire regiment expecting a tough fight, only to be greeted with nothing but air. “Keep your guard up. The mysterious fighter might be using psychological warfare on us. He might strike suddenly and throw us off as soon as we relax a little!” said Geraint, his expression severe.
Upon hearing his orders, everyone present maintained their concentration in anticipation of battle. The members of Void Sect dared not act rashly when facing such a formidable opponent. After all, their leader was still nowhere to be found.
As more time passed, even more fighters from Eclipse and Eclipse Academy arrived. Upon receiving the news, both forces summoned their fighters, who were training and going on missions in Kenfort, and requested their assistance to fight the impending enemy.
Reinforcements then started to arrive at different times, presumably due to the respective distances they needed to travel. With the help of more and more elite fighters from both parties, they grew increasingly confident.
“We should stop waiting and charge to Greensill Mountain right away. There are so many of us! Why should we fear one man when we have so many elite fighters on our side?” asked the sect leader of Eclipse. Given that Eclipse was such a large and prominent sect, they had their pride to consider.
Moreover, the sect leader felt the need to demonstrate the power and capability of Eclipse since they were gathered before so many elite fighters from powerful sects.
That statement was all it took to spur some of the fighters into action. Soon, the elite fighters of Eclipse and Eclipse Academy began making their way to Greensill Mountain.
Some of the other sects watched and waited, but the supplementary forces of the two major sects trailed closely behind the elite fighters. It did not take long before they had Greensill Mountain completely surrounded.
However, after a thorough search, they did not even find traces of anyone having been there at all. At this moment, the fighters of Void Sect rushed to the scene after hearing the news.
By doing so, not only could they get rid of the impending threat posed by the mysterious fighter as soon as possible, but they could also get into Eclipse’s good books so that it would be easier for them to send their elites over to train in Eclipse Academy henceforth.
To their dismay, they rushed toward Greensill Mountain in a hurry, only to find nobody there. The bizarre situation left them all puzzled and confused.
“Where on earth did the mysterious fighter go? Even if they’re waiting for the best time to attack, it’s impossible for them to just disappear from the entire mountain range!”
“It’s a bit odd that we can’t find anything after such a thorough search.”
“Do you think he escaped?”
Everyone discussed among themselves.
After all, with so many elite fighters releasing their energy in unison to conduct a search, it was near impossible for someone to hide, no matter how strong they were.
Nonetheless, since they were still unable to find anything despite their combined efforts, it was likely that the mysterious fighter had already left.
Gloria and Primo walked side by side, surrounded by the council members of Void Sect.
Deep frowns marred their faces, given that nobody could discern the mysterious fighter’s motives.
“Darling, what do you think that mysterious fighter’s up to?” probed Gloria.
“I can’t figure it out either,” replied Primo, shaking his head.
He then continued, “However, based on his merciless way of doing things, he isn’t someone whose bark is worse than his bite. I feel like there’s a conspiracy behind all this.”
Everyone present nodded in agreement. The mysterious fighter had slaughtered many members of Eclipse Academy and other powerful sects just to get his hands on the dragon ley line.
He acted without scruples and was not afraid of offending anyone.
Not long ago, the mysterious fighter had breached Greensill Mountain knowing that the scouts would report his presence. This was clearly an act of provocation, in which he was publicly announcing his intention of laying Void Sect to waste.
Otherwise, if the mysterious fighter truly had the intention of launching a sneak attack, why would he let two weakling apprentices go?
“Stop making any more guesses. I’ve already come to a conclusion.”
Suddenly, a voice like thunder rang clearly in everyone’s ears.
Chapter 3859 He Fears Us
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice to find Geraint slowly approaching with two elders by his side. The person who spoke was a burly old man who stood in the middle.
He was dressed in black robes emblazoned with the Eclipse crest that resembled a lifelike regal dragon. “This is the Eclipse Sect Leader, Walden Slabey,” said Primo as he hurriedly introduced the man to Gloria.
Gloria was quite stunned as she didn’t expect to meet such a big shot so soon. Even a vice sect leader like Geraint had to behave with the utmost courtesy and respect around Walden. “What do you think, Lord Slabey?” asked Geraint respectfully, humbling himself to ask for Walden’s advice.
In a deep voice, Walden replied, “As I see it, the man has been scared off after seeing so many fighters from Eclipse gathered here. The reason he so brazenly showed himself previously is that he looks down on Void Sect. He is proven to be nothing but a useless man who bullies the weak and fears the strong!”
The crowd were instantly enlightened. They had an incorrect preconception that the mysterious fighter was someone formidable because his every action showed that he was an extremely powerful and fearless fighter.
Because of this, they never considered other possibilities. “Even if the Paladins of Eclipse are powerful, they aren’t as powerful as the many elite fighters of Void Sect.”
“You’re right, Lord Slabey. Or else, why would that man have slaughtered so many people?”
“He left no survivors because he’s afraid that the Paladins would return to Eclipse and tell the others about it, thus revealing his identity!”
“With so many of us gathered here, he definitely won’t make any rash moves. I bet he’s scared!”
All the fighters at the scene were emboldened by their assumptions, no longer dispirited. As it turned out, even a strong fighter like him would experience fear.
With this revelation in mind, everyone’s worries faded away in an instant, and they soon regained their much-needed confidence and morale.
“Glory to Eclipse!”
“Glory to Lord Slabey!”
“We’ve won!”
Cheers erupted among the crowd.
Seeing that, Walden nodded approvingly. This was the outcome he desired.
With so many Paladins murdered by the mysterious fighter, Eclipse’s youthful generation suffered heavy casualties as a result.
As such, Eclipse needed plenty of new blood to replenish their power.
However, Walden was a prideful person, and he was not about to humble himself and send his people to recruit new members.
After this incident, the high-rank officials of plenty of sects were definitely going to send talented young recruits to Eclipse Academy.
The new forces groomed at the academy would be of use to Eclipse later on.
“Settle down, everyone. I have something else to say.”
The boisterous place fell silent in response to Walden’s voice.
“We can’t just set up defenses, or we’ll basically be like sitting ducks, and that madman will only grow more brazen. So, here’s my suggestion. All the sects present should dispatch their best fighters and conduct a thorough search around the area, with Void Sect as the center.”
Walden cleared his throat before continuing, “Everyone should carry sound transmission devices to ensure unimpeded communication. That way, we can be called to action in a timely manner, should support be required. Are there any objections?”
Although his words were phrased as a question, his imperious, no-nonsense tone left no room for negotiations.
However, most of the sects present had no objections. After all, Eclipse was a formidable sect.
Furthermore, coupled with the support from Eclipse Academy, they were one of the top sects in terms of overall strength and influence.
“We will follow your orders, Lord Slabey.”
“We are willing to follow Eclipse’s orders.”
“Let’s kill that madman! Glory to Lord Slabey!”
Yell after yell of agitation reverberated across the place.
“I’m going to issue a kill order from this day onward for that madman’s head! Charge!”
Following Walden’s command, everyone immediately took action right away.
Eclipse distributed communication devices to everyone, reminding their bearers to send out a signal as soon as they saw anything.
In the meantime, Levi, Larissa, and Cheriette had already left Greensill Mountain ages ago.
Chapter 3860 Mission Accomplished
To Levi, the purpose of his trip to Kenfort had already been fulfilled. His initial goal was to investigate the situation in Kenfort and obtain more information about Void Sect.
Not only did they obtain detailed information, but they even gained unexpected benefits by gaining control over Astre Lune Sect. If Floyd had not insisted on getting revenge himself, Void Sect would have vanished into thin air already.
Now, all that was left was for Floyd to take his revenge. When the time came, Levi was either going to observe in silence or lend a hand.
However, judging from Floyd’s current cultivation level, it would have been a suicide mission if he decided to take on Void Sect so soon.
Given Floyd’s temperament, he would only confront Gloria when he was fully confident in his own abilities. That was definitely going to take some time.
I think we can leave Kenfort for the time being. That was what Levi had in mind.
“Lord Garrison, where will we go next?” asked Cheriette tentatively.
As an Astre Lune Sect Empyrean, Cheriette was worried about the safety of her sect.
The fact that Yunus was killed in Astre Lune Sect would have come to light sooner or later. When the time came, they would have to face the collective wrath of both Eclipse and Eclipse Academy.
If Levi was not around when it happened, then Astre Lune Sect could be wiped out just like that.
Levi fell into a brief silence before replying, “We’ll go back to Astre Lune Sect first. I still have things for you to do.”
“Just let us know what you need, Lord Garrison. We’ll heed your every command,” said Cheriette sincerely.
The fact that Levi was willing to return to Astre Lune Sect was great news to Cheriette.
“I need you to look for forging materials. Of course, the higher the quality, the better,” said Levi with a smile.
In fact, Levi had already planned this in advance when he learned about his superior forging techniques.
Forlevia and the others needed top-class weapons to improve their combat effectiveness too.
According to the intelligence he gained, the God Crusher he forged using low-quality materials had been perceived as an ultimate weapon by Void Sect.
If he could obtain top-quality raw materials in Kenfort, coupled with the power of the dragon ley line, he could then forge a premium ultimate weapon.
One could not improve in terms of cultivation level overnight, but an ultimate weapon was a supplementary tool.
With a powerful enough forging technique, a fighter of the same class could easily improve their combat prowess by leaps and bounds.
“Of course, Lord Garrison. We’ll do our best to find you those materials,” said Cheriette happily.
Levi would only pay more attention to the sect if the sect proved their valuableness to him. With Levi around, Astre Lune Sect would no longer have to fear Eclipse.
Afterward, Levi brought the two women back to Astre Lune Sect.
When the sect members saw that Larissa had become Levi’s female servant, they were shell-shocked.
Everyone feared and respected Levi even more.
After all, if the one and only Larissa Gould could be subdued by Levi, what other reason could they have to not respect him?
“Find me a dragon ley line and materials for refining weapons. The higher the grade, the better. I’ve seen many such materials in an ancient tome, such as star metal, spark gold, dragon stones, and even divine bones…”
However, as Levi listed out the materials he needed, he soon noticed that the expressions of everyone around had turned increasingly grim.
“Is there a problem?” asked Levi, confused.
Everyone exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond to him.
Finally, it was Quirina who broke the silence by saying, “Lord Garrison, such materials are very rare. Take the dragon stone, for example. It takes hundreds or even thousands of years for the dragon ley line to gestate a dragon stone. Dragon stones that are powerful enough can even produce their own intelligence to some extent. If you wish to forge weapons with these materials, then…”
Even though Quirina did not finish what she said, Levi understood what she meant.