Ch. 3961..3970
Chapter 3961 Knowing When To Pick A Fight
Levi forged many ultimate weapons in the core area of Dragon’s Grave Valley within a month, but the most outstanding ones were ten premium ultimate weapons.
The best ultimate weapons required optimal conditions. In retrospect, the other forty ultimate weapons paled in comparison.
Of course, no matter how meticulous the blacksmith was, they couldn’t guarantee every ultimate weapon that was forged would meet the standards.
Forging ultimate weapons under such circumstances would consume various natural forces continuously. Therefore, the resources and forces would slowly deplete.
However, these premium ultimate weapons were no different and belonged to the first tier of ultimate weapons.
Besides, there were a plethora of other ultimate weapons.
“You two, pick a weapon you like.” Levi smiled.
Knowing when to pick a fight is the best tactic, he thought to himself.
Excitement filled Larissa and Cheriette, and they shot him a grateful look.
They took their time surveying the arsenal of weapons but couldn’t decide as they were all of excellent quality and tactfully steered away from fifty of the premium ultimate weapons.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want any premium ultimate weapon, but they believed they were not capable of owning one.
For example, Thunder Slaughterer and Dragon’s Grave, if given those weapons, the ladies would inflict more harm on themselves than the enemies as they would be unable to fully exercise their potential.
“I choose this weapon!”
“I’ll take this, then!”
Both of them chose an ultimate weapon made out of Subdivine Bones that had caught their attention.
Larissa stared at the sword in her hand with fascination. Although those were only ultimate weapons, Eclipse lacked such a weapon class.
Cheriette was admiring her sword like a treasure. She wasn’t knowledgeable like Larissa and wouldn’t dare dream of having an ultimate weapon in her life if it weren’t for Levi.
They could almost imagine the glory and pomp of walking out of Dragon’s Grave Valley with those weapons in hand.
Besides that, many sects would try to get their hands on these two weapons.
“Choose a pair of Boots of Hermes for each of yourselves. You’ll need it in future battles,” Levi offered generously, wanting to nurture both of them and knowing that he wouldn’t be able to accomplish everything alone.
They were thrilled. Boots of Hermes were a divine tool that could boost their speed, especially when their swordsmanship was fluid and versatile.
It would also complement and increase their combat power.
Levi picked up the finished battle suit and brought it to Thunder Qilin.
Waiting for Levi to forge ultimate weapons had almost bored Thunder Qilin to death, so it went to Sea of Heavenly Thunder to play.
However, Levi harvested the most fearsome Heavenly Thunder in Dragon’s Grave Valley’s core area to forge ultimate weapons.
Being blasted by the normal Heavenly Thunder was like a tickle, so it curled up to sleep by the side and was occasionally awoken by the forging process.
Thunder Qilin made a sound of greeting at Levi’s approach, which sounded more like an annoyed grunt.
In its opinion, conceding when faced with a stronger opponent was also an art, balancing between not losing one’s dignity and humiliating oneself and not angering the stronger opponent, lest incurring their wrath.
“Come, lie down, and I’ll put on the battle suit for you,” Levi said smilingly.
It shook its enormous head and slowly lay down.
However, it was curious about the battle suit Levi had made for it. After Levi was done helping it with the suit, the electricity and flaming powers on Thunder Qilin’s body were completely covered.
Chapter 3962 It Is Time To Leave
“It fits you perfectly!” Levi commented, stroking his chin. Thunder Qilin twirled around and hopped with its eyes closed, seemingly pleased with the new suit.
He howled in enthusiasm and delight as if asking everyone, “Do I look cool? Do I look bad*ss?” The corners of Levi’s mouth twitched as he thought to himself that Qilin had a smug side.
“It’s time for us to leave,” he said in a low voice. The premium ultimate weapons, ultimate weapons, and Boots of Hermes had all been completed. It could be said that he outperformed all expectations.
Larissa and Cheriette were similarly ecstatic. They could finally show off after being bored out of their minds after so long.
Furthermore, they felt all the pent-up fear and worries they had accumulated over time were abruptly unleashed, like the bursting of a dam.
“Master, I’ve had the pleasure of flying a cloudship before, and while I’m not particularly skilled, I can familiarize myself given some time,” Larissa proposed.
Levi nodded, leading the ladies into the cloudship to check it out. He finally understood the overall concept of a cloudship after listening to Larissa’s explanation.
It was a massive airship outfitted with various instruments and technology for flight control. It also utilized older technology to manage the mechanics and stealth function.
The power system relied on the formation to fly and needed the burning of spiritual energy crystals as an energy source.
“Who knew we could learn so much from the cloudship? It even conceals movements and vitals,” Levi exclaimed in wonder.
Larissa concurred, “Yes, Master. An excellent array master is required to carve the cloudship’s formation. The abilities of an array master have a direct impact on the performance of cloudships. Of course, the monetary and material resources spent aren’t comparable.”
Cheriette could only listen from the sidelines and be in awe since she couldn’t offer any opinions for reference or suggestions.
Larissa finally grasped how to pilot a cloudship after two solid hours.
“We can leave now, Master. Should I activate stealth mode?” she inquired respectfully.
Levi waved his hand and replied, “Forget it. I need the outsiders’ help, seeing as the cloudship can’t transport everything at once.”
She immediately understood the subtext behind his words—he wanted their location to be known.
She shuddered in fear of Levi as she recalled what he said to the bounty hunters before entering Dragon’s Grave Valley.
“Let’s hope the bounty hunters are still out there,” Cheriette murmured darkly.
Following that, Larissa and Cheriette stashed fifty premium ultimate weapons in the cloudship’s cargo hold and some of the top-quality magical herbs in the main cabin.
They left the rest of the items as they planned to transport them on their next visit.
Larissa’s voice sounded after everything was ready. “Please take a seat, Master. We’re departing soon.”
“Time to go, Thunder!” Levi gestured toward Thunder Qilin.
It cast a wistful gaze around, letting out a low growl of goodbye, and leaped into the cloudship.
With a loud hum, the cloudship ascended in the air and sped toward Dragon’s Grave Valley as fast as lightning.
Levi sighed in amazement at the speed of reaching a stationary point equal to his own.
Meanwhile, Sylvan and many Prime Association fighters who were waiting outside and preparing to leave that day heard a deafening noise.
“Mr. Webber, it’s Cordierite Association’s cloudship. What should we do?”
“We’re not a match to Cordierite Association’s force!”
“They must have found the treasure. The miraculous phenomenon has vanished.”
Sylvan lifted his hooded gaze toward the cloudship, bracing himself for the worst.
Chapter 3963 Keep A Low Profile “Remain calm, everyone. If the people of Cordierite Association refuse to abide by the rules, we’ll fight them!” announced Sylvan solemnly.
Although Cordierite Association was overall more powerful than Prime Association, this was still Prime Association’s turf. There was no way they would keep succumbing to their opponents.
Clang! Clang! Clang! The fighters of Prime Association unsheathed their swords as if ready to confront a formidable enemy.
They knew very well that if Cordierite Association had truly discovered premier magical herbs, they would assume that the Prime Association was there to compete with them.
It was almost inevitable that a huge battle would break out between both of them. Cordierite Association was renowned for its superior fighting skills. If they fought, it was unpredictable what the outcome would be.
A deafening silence enveloped the space, with not a single person daring to breathe loudly.
Rumble! A cloudship landed on the ground gradually, causing everyone to take a few steps back instinctively. Even Sylvan held his breath, his hand trembling slightly as he gripped his sword.
Crack! After the door opened, three figures strode out slowly. “It’s actually Mr. Garrison!” exclaimed someone in the crowd with keen eyesight.
When the rest took a closer glimpse, they saw Levi walking out, with Larissa and Cheriette following behind.
“As expected of Mr. Garrison!” “Even such a powerful Heavenly Thunder cannot injure Mr. Garrison.”
“We don’t have to risk our lives any more!” Everyone was overwhelmed with excitement, with some eagerly jumping on the spot.
The council members of Prime Association gazed at Sylvan with admiration and respect.
Sylvan’s insistence was the reason why Prime Association waited for another month. Time had proved that they had made the right gamble.
Levi was the one to emerge from Dragon’s Grave Valley alive.
“Look at what’s in the cloudship! They seem like magical herbs.”
“Spectral flowers, fire lily, Divine Bones… Oh my goodness! All of them are precious treasures!”
“Those two are premium ultimate weapons too, right?”
A series of exclamations resounded across the place.
Levi had not revealed all of the magical herbs. As for the premium ultimate weapons, he only displayed the Dragon’s Grave and Thunder Slaughterer.
Sylvan quickly walked toward Levi and asked anxiously, “Mr. Garrison, where are the people from Cordierite Association?”
“I killed them all,” replied Levi casually.
Sylvan could not help but inhale sharply.
Only the council members would be dispatched by Cordierite Association to pilot the cloudship. Hence, it was obvious how high their cultivation levels were.
Furthermore, according to the report by the frontline witnesses, it would be almost impossible to detect a Cordierite Association fighter unless one was as powerful as a leader from a major faction.
In other words, even the weakest fighter from Cordierite Association on the cloudship was as skilled as the leader of a major faction. Additionally, there were over five of them.
Even though the troop was probably powerful enough to easily destroy a major faction, Levi still managed to eliminate it.
“Aren’t his powers too terrifying?”
Sylvan was extremely shocked.
“Awoo!”
At that moment, a thunderous roar sounded from above the cloudship, causing everyone’s ears to ring in pain.
When everyone glanced toward the source of the sound, they saw a menacing spirit beast perching on top of the cloudship.
Its mouth was wide open while flames spurted out of its nostrils.
“What spirit beast is that?”
“Q-Qilin! It looks like a Qilin!”
“Are you sure that a Qilin is charged with electricity?”
Thoroughly enjoying how ignorant those people were, the Thunder Qilin flung its head around as if it was a superior inspecting its subordinates.
This beast is so pretentious!
The same thought surfaced in everyone’s minds simultaneously.
Levi was amused, too, having discovered early on how excessively pretentious the Thunder Qilin was. It would show off every time an opportunity presented itself.
“Thunder, keep a low profile,” commanded Levi.
While everyone stared on dumbfoundedly, Thunder Qilin lay down as obediently as a cat.
Chapter 3964 Prime Association Made The Right Gamble
Everyone was stunned once again. They could clearly sense how powerful Thunder Qilin was. In fact, it was probably stronger than the leader of a prominent faction.
However, such a ferocious beast obeyed Levi’s instructions so docilely. Furthermore, Thunder Qilin’s eyes obviously revealed a look of fear. It was easy to imagine how harshly Levi had bullied it.
Even Sylvan was similarly surprised. However, as he recalled how Levi was powerful enough to eliminate the strong team from Cordierite Association, his doubts were instantly resolved.
“Mr. Garrison, are you willing to collaborate with Prime Association?” asked Sylvan earnestly. Smiling, Levi threw a question back at him. “How do you plan on collaborating with me?”
“I’d like to invite you to become the principal blacksmith of Prime Association.” Sylvan revealed his aim directly.
Levi chuckled ambiguously and asked, “What benefits would I get?”
“Prime Association will offer you the greatest privileges. You’ll have a thousand elites from Prime Company at your disposal any moment. Regardless of what the deal is, you’ll be granted the best. At the same time, we’ll go to all lengths possible to search for any magical herbs you want. If you want, I’m even willing to offer you the position of Prime Association’s vice-chairman.”
Sylvan’s conditions evidently revealed his sincerity. He gazed at Levi hopefully, waiting for the latter’s final decision.
After a moment of silence, Levi said, “Let me think about it for a while more. However, don’t worry, Mr. Webber. Prime Association will be my first choice if I want to make any deals in the future.”
Levi did not refuse him absolutely. After all, Prime Association was a powerful force that he could employ in the future to gain a foothold in Kenfort.
At the same time, however, Levi did not want to agree directly as it would constrain his choices.
“Okay, that’s a deal!” replied Sylvan excitedly.
Although he had not gotten the outcome he wanted, Levi’s promise to approach them as his first choice was also extremely important.
He was, after all, a top blacksmith. The ultimate weapons he forged were all priceless treasures.
It would be a huge source of wealth for Prime Association too.
The others at Prime Association were equally exhilarated upon hearing the news.
Now that a top blacksmith had agreed to make Prime Association his first choice, it meant that they had managed to secure a limitless pool of wealth.
“The stupid sect leader from Eclipse actually announced that Mr. Garrison had died at Dragon’s Grave Valley! That’s incredibly foolish.”
“Yeah! Mr. Garrison’s so powerful that even Heavenly Thunder can’t do anything about him.”
“Eclipse is really dumb. They probably have no idea how terrifyingly powerful the person they’ve provoked is.”
“Considering Mr. Garrison’s strength, it’ll be a piece of cake for him to raze Eclipse to the ground.”
“Eclipse will eventually pay the price for their foolishness.”
The council members of Prime Association discussed among themselves, with some already mocking Eclipse for its impending demise.
“Mr. Garrison, what are your plans after this? I’m afraid Cordierite Association won’t give in so easily,” reminded Sylvan.
Completely unbothered, Levi laughed and said, “I’ll deal with it when the time comes. If the people from Cordierite Association have a death wish, let them seek revenge with me all they want!”
Seeing how unthreatened Levi was by Cordierite Association, Sylvan did not dare to persuade him further. It would instead be counter-productive if he provoked Levi.
“Mr. Webber, bring them back first. I still have some things to deal with. If the need arises, I’ll look for you first.”
Levi was already sending them away.
Not daring to stay any further, Sylvan fished out a red badge from his pocket and passed it to Levi.
“Mr. Garrison, this is Prime Association’s highest-level badge. It has communication functions too, so you can contact the people in charge of each respective branch,” explained Sylvan solemnly.
Chapter 3965 The Transportation Team Not refusing Sylvan’s kind gesture, Levi kept Prime Association’s highest-level badge directly.
“Go back first, Mr. Webber. Otherwise, news about this might spread, causing Cordierite Association to seek trouble with you,” prompted Levi in a deep voice.
A serious expression immediately crossed Sylvan’s face. He understood what Levi meant. Since so many fighters from Cordierite Association had been killed, they would not let it go so easily.
Prime Association would inevitably be dragged into this matter if Cordierite Association discovered its relationship with Levi. By then, it would be impossible for them to deny it.
“Thanks for your reminder, Mr. Garrison. We’ll leave first.”
After a short pause, Sylvan quickly added, “If you need anything, feel free to contact me with the badge. Even if it’s Cordierite Association, Prime Association will still go up against them whenever logical. After all, it’s our turf.”
Sylvan’s words clearly stated his stance. When the time came, they would be willing to turn against Cordierite Association for Levi’s sake.
“I’ll remember this favor, Mr. Webber. Don’t worry. Prime Association will have a share in the forging technique,” assured Levi with a smile.
Since Sylvan had indicated his goodwill, Levi decided to do the same too.
Sylvan bowed delightfully and left with the elites from Prime Association.
Although the cloudship was carrying a lot of magical herbs, Sylvan did not dare to probe further about Levi’s obvious intention to trade them.
After the people from Prime Association left, Levi turned his gaze to a faraway spot.
“Stop hiding so suspiciously. Show yourself if you don’t want to die.” Levi’s voice boomed loudly, resonating deafeningly across the entire place.
As if amplified by a megaphone, his thunderous voice caused the many bounty hunters hiding in the forest to feel dizzy.
Some weaker ones even fainted directly.
They were none other than the bounty hunters who had been roaming the peripheries of Dragon’s Grave Valley.
Soon, those bounty hunters rushed out anxiously. When they spotted Levi, they were all surprised.
“It’s… It’s that crazy man from before?”
“Was the terrifying Heavenly Thunder unable to make a mark on him?”
“This cloudship looks quite familiar! It seems to be from Cordierite Association.”
“Are the fighters from Cordierite Association the ones who killed our buddies?”
“It looks like even those fighters weren’t able to escape a horrible fate.”
The bounty hunters were in disbelief. They were even more flabbergasted upon remembering what Levi had said when he entered Dragon’s Grave Valley.
He was the epitome of an ultimate fighter!
In fact, he was not even bothered about so-called restricted areas.
“Do you have any instructions, sir?” asked the leader of the bounty hunters carefully.
When he remembered how he had mocked Levi for being a lying madman, fear engulfed him. He was afraid that Levi wanted to settle old scores with him.
The others were equally scared. Since Levi was able to remain unscathed even when confronted with the terrifying Heavenly Thunder and Cordierite Association fighters, it was evident how powerful he truly was.
Levi asked in amusement, “If I ask you to transport some things for me like what I said earlier, you won’t refuse, right?”
“No way! By instructing us, you’re also indicating that our organization is worthy enough. There’s no way we’ll be so ungrateful,” replied the leader of the bounty hunters in the humblest manner possible.
When up against a godlike presence like Levi, the leader did not dare to offend him in the slightest beat.
If even the fighters of Cordierite Association got killed, all the bounty hunters would probably be eliminated if they provoked Levi.
Nodding in satisfaction, Levi said, “Good. Don’t worry. I won’t mistreat you as long as you complete your task.”
“Where are we going next, Master?” asked Larissa respectfully at that moment.
Chapter 3966 Prove Them Wrong
After some thought, Levi uttered, “Let’s go to Astre Lune Sect first.” With the sect in his control, Levi planned to use it as the foundation to develop his sectarian forces and gain a firm foothold in Kenfort as soon as possible.
The reason he did not turn down Prime Association was so that he could make an ally of them. After all, Levi knew he could not always defend the sect and not leave.
“Sir, you probably don’t know what happened to Astre Lune Sect, do you?” inquired the leader of the bounty hunters in a shaking voice.
“What do you mean?” questioned Cheriette immediately. Since she grew up in Astre Lune Sect, Cheriette was more sentimental about it than anyone else.
“Eclipse found out that the thug, who murdered countless Paladins, had a close relationship with Astre Lune Sect, so they sent the new Empyrean…” The leader of the bounty hunters stopped mid-sentence because he suddenly realized how much Levi seemed to fit the characteristics of the thug he mentioned. He’s strong, accompanied by two Empyreans, and has connections with Astre Lune Sect.
“Go on. Leave nothing out,” responded Levi with a smile.
“O-Okay.” With a trembling voice, the leader proceeded to divulge everything he knew.
At first, Larissa was upset when she learned how she got stripped of her chance to be an Empyrean, but she quickly got over it. What’s so great about being an Empyrean of Eclipse anyway? It’s much more profitable to be by Levi’s side.
“When I get the chance, I’ll prove to the council members of Eclipse that they were wrong about me.” Larissa was determined about that.
Cheriette’s face turned as pale as a sheet when she heard from the leader that Astre Lune Sect would inevitably be wiped out.
Her heart sank to her stomach when she imagined how the seniors who raised her would meet their demise.
“Lord Garrison, let’s hurry back, and maybe we’ll be able to make it in time!” urged Cheriette eagerly.
Levi nodded in response. “There’s no doubt we must save Astre Lune Sect, but we also have to move those things inside.”
After making up his mind, Levi quickly ordered the bounty hunter group to get the means to transport the many ultimate weapons and magical herbs out of Dragon’s Grave Valley.
Since the group had been operating near the valley for almost half the year, they had all kinds of transportation tools nearby.
Then, everyone followed in the cloudship’s tracks into Dragon’s Grave Valley to avoid Heavenly Thunder and the energy of the earth ley line.
It only took one trip to get everything there.
When the bounty hunters saw how many ultimate weapons there were, they froze as if they had seen a mountain of diamonds.
Even though the weapons were worth a fortune, the bounty hunters knew better than to covet them.
“Cheriette, supervise the group with Thunder while they transport the items to Astre Lune Sect. Larissa and I will rush over to help them first,” instructed Levi as soon as they left Dragon’s Grave Valley.
Despite her worry for the sect, Cheriette was well aware of the importance of her task. He needs someone he can trust to watch over the ultimate weapons and the magical herbs. Larissa wouldn’t be the ideal choice since she was a member of Eclipse. Without Mr. Garrison around, there’s no guarantee that she wouldn’t betray us. Besides, it’s not as though we can trust the bounty hunters. They wouldn’t dare get any ideas with Thunder Qilin around, though.
“You guys better not try anything, or I’ll hunt you to the ends of the world and wipe your entire group out,” warned Levi.
Immediately, the bounty hunter group stated that they dared not try to steal anything from Levi.
After making the necessary arrangements, Levi and Larissa headed back onto the cloudship and hurried over to Astre Lune Sect.
Chapter 3967 Fighting Until Their Last Breath
No matter which Astre Lune Sect branch, buildings were reduced to ruins, corpses were found everywhere, and blood flowed into rivers.
As an Empyrean, Gloria led numerous fighters from Eclipse to invade their target and maintained battling in the front line to solidify her position.
Eclipse already had an absolute advantage in terms of power, so the fact that Gloria personally led the assault only further increased her army’s morale.
In just one day, Eclipse managed to take down more than ten branches with overwhelming strength.
Even though the members of Astre Lune Sect tried their best to defend themselves, they were ultimately outmatched by their enemies. The countless deaths in such a short time were enough to dishearten the entire sect.
The forces that survived all gathered at Astre Lune Sect, while those who tried to escape got struck down by the elites of Eclipse.
Inside the meeting hall of the Astre Lune Sect headquarters, Quirina sat down with a face as pale as a ghost.
The faces of the other core council members, too, were drained of color when the surviving elders of the other branches reported their situations in the battle.
“Lord Morell, we don’t stand a chance against Eclipse’s fighters! It’s better if we parley with them.”
“That’s right, Lord Morell. After all, we’re not the ones who killed those at Eclipse Academy. Like them, we’re just victims.”
“You senile lot, do you think the new Empyrean of Eclipse will listen to you? If we’re ready for a truce, Eclipse might not be. The new Empyrean is clearly determined to make an example of our sect.”
Suddenly, the members of Astre Lune Sect fell into despair, and the hall was dead silent until the council members sighed helplessly.
Any fool would know which side to bet on when one was more than spirited while the other was as depressed as a dead tree.
“Lord Morell, the new Empyrean of Eclipse has already reached the city,” reported a subordinate in a trembling voice.
Shivering, Quirina remained quiet for quite a while before slowly rising.
“Elders, don’t be fooled into thinking that we can parley with our enemy. The new Empyrean needs this victory to solidify her position. Now that we’re on the brink of getting wiped out, I ask you to join me in battle. Even if we die on the battlefield, we’ll ensure that Eclipse pays a heavy price for messing with us,” voiced Quirina coldly.
With her charisma, the woman was able to help the other sect members recollect themselves.
Many elders were even convinced to give their enemy everything they had got. After all, Astre Lune Sect was their life’s work. They were willing to defend it to the very end, even if it would cost them their lives.
Afterward, Quirina led the elders out of the hall and straight to the gate, where their faces hardened once again when they saw the countless enemy flags held by a sea of fighters.
At that moment, they could not help but wonder how they would fight against an army more powerful and numerous than they were.
Gloria slowly walked to the front and lifted her head to address those at the top of the gate, “Listen well, Astre Lune Sect. If you open the gate and surrender yourselves, I might just let you live. Otherwise, I’ll barge in and kill every male sect member of yours and make the rest my slaves.”
Those guarding the gates were immediately drained of color because they knew being enslaved by a dishonorable sect like Eclipse was worse than death.
“Everyone, fighting to the death is our only hope for a better future. We won’t end well if we surrender,” shouted Quirina. “The elders and I will do our best to hold our enemies back, so make a break for it as soon as you get a chance. Just remember to avenge us if you make it out alive.”
With her moving speech, Quirina managed once again to persuade the members of Astre Lune Sect to stand and fight with her until their last breath.
Chapter 3968 How Dare You
Gloria sneered, “They are a bunch of thick-headed bozos. Everyone, join me to tear down Astre Lune Sect!” “Affirmative,” all the fighters of Eclipse responded in unison.
Gloria fought at the head of the troops. Her brave feat had won her the respect of all the council members and disciples of Eclipse.
“Wipe them out!” With Gloria’s order, the army of Eclipse yelled their battle cry and attacked the main helm gate of Astre Lune Sect.
The elites slid through the air and landed directly on top of the city wall before charging their attacks. Meanwhile, the disciples fought on the ground.
Quirina also ordered her men to counterattack. Immediately, a battle broke out when the two armed forces fought against each other. Not long into the fight, Eclipse gained the upper hand on the battlefield.
The outcome was not surprising as the fighters of Astre Lune Sect were often seen besieged by multiple fighters of the same level or even stronger.
Gloria continued to take the lead. She swung the long sword in her hand with a formidable aura. Three elders of Astre Lune Sect had already lost their lives under her blade.
Quirina wanted to rescue her men, but she was besieged by three elders of Eclipse. She herself was in dire straits too.
Gloria felt quite bored after beheading another elder of Astre Lune Sect, so she changed her target to Quirina. If I kill the Master of Astre Lune Sect, I will definitely gain higher prestige in Eclipse.
With this thought in mind, Gloria held the long sword and charged toward Quirina in a flash, aiming her sword at the latter’s back.
Danger! Quirina, who was struggling to defend herself against the siege of the three elite fighters, sensed the imminent danger. She instinctively dodged to the side.
Unfortunately, she was half a beat too late. Quirina gasped in pain as the sword stabbed through her shoulder. “You have pretty fast reflexes.”
Gloria was slightly surprised. She thought that since Quirina was held back by the three elders, she could easily kill her.
Unexpectedly, not only did Quirina dodge her killing move, but she also launched a counterattack. In desperation, Gloria had no choice but to pull out her sword and retreat to avoid Quirina’s palm strike.
The rest of the elders took advantage of this opportunity and intensified their attacks on Quirina. The latter was caught off guard and was hit by three palm strikes again. Immediately, she spewed out blood, and her breath weakened.
Fortunately, the other elders of Astre Lune Sect rushed to her rescue in time. Otherwise, Quirina would have been killed on the spot in the ensuing siege.
Although Quirina escaped death by a whisker, her serious injuries made things worse for the already precarious Astre Lune Sect.
The injuries of the chief commander sent the morale of Astre Lune Sect to rock bottom and boosted the spirits of Eclipse even more.
Disciples and elders of Astre Lune Sect kept getting killed. Quirina, who was helped to a safer place by others, felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
“Is the two-hundred-year-old Astre Lune Sect going to perish in my hands today? Was I wrong not to listen to the opinions of the elders and surrender myself to Eclipse at that time? Forget it. It’s useless to think about it now.”
Quirina let out a long sigh. Despair crept into her heart as she watched the disciples fall down one by one. She slowly closed her eyes.
Gloria exclaimed loudly, “Continue attacking. They can’t last long. We will crush Astre Lune Sect and kill their master today.”
“Crush Astre Lune Sect and kill their master!” all the elites of Eclipse shouted in unison. Their thundering sounds shuddered the disciples of Astre Lune Sect.
“Kill!” Gloria charged again with a group of elders. Their target this time was Quirina. The latter slowly opened her eyes. At this moment, she lost her will to put up any resistance. She waited for her last moment to come.
“Do you really think you can take out my sect this easily?” Right then, a cold voice rang out.
Chapter 3969 A Phenomenal Strike
The voice boomed through the battlefield like deafening thunder, causing a dizzying effect on anyone on the scene. All of the Eclipses’ disciples who were charging forward stopped suddenly and looked in the direction of the sound.
Swoosh! There was a glaring incandescent light that blinded most temporarily. “Retreat! That’s sword energy!” the elder of Eclipse warned.
The blazing sword energy was already close at hand before he even finished his words. Many fighters were caught off-guard and failed to dodge the attack.
Swoosh! Everyone lost their senses temporarily at the overbearing pressure of the terrifying electric arc.
Crack! Crack! The electric arc flashed, and in an instant, more than a dozen fighters of Eclipse were burned into ashes. Immediately afterward, the ashes were blown away by the undertow of the violent sword energy and dissipated in the air.
“Ahhhh!” Agonizing screams echoed throughout the area. Obviously, the ensuing sword energy was far more lethal than the arc.
The nearest dozens of elders of Eclipse were instantly annihilated by the sword energy. Clouds of bloody mist sprayed into the air.
Those elite disciples behind were even more helpless to the attack. Before they even had time to scream, they were already obliterated by the sword energy.
Crack! The sword energy fell two miles away from the gate of Astre Lune Sect, creating a groove about a hundred meters deep. Soon, water started seeping out of the crack into the groove, and a gully was formed as though it was always there.
Piles of dead bodies were stacked on both sides of this groove. The vanguard of Eclipse died tragically. The elite disciples at the rear didn’t end well either.
The undertow of the sword energy swept past the battlefield. Those disciples who were far inferior to the elders were instantly killed.
There were stumps and broken arms everywhere around the gully. Only a few of Eclipse’s forces survived this single blow.
It was indeed a phenomenal strike!
The strike also sent Gloria flying in the air. She could feel blood roiling in her chest. Even though she tried her best to suppress it, blood still trickled down from the corner of her mouth.
“Who’s that?”
Gloria looked in the direction of the attack.
A figure slowly descended from the sky like a deity and was suspended in mid-air in front of the city wall.
Gloria observed carefully and saw that the person had a saber in his left hand and a sword in his right hand. The weapons were glistening under the light. God Crusher looked like a piece of scrap iron in comparison.
“Are those premium ultimate weapons?”
Gloria was shocked beyond belief. Her eyes lit up in longing.
No wonder the strike just now was so powerful. It must be due to the top premium ultimate weapons used by their wielder.
Gloria held her breath and continued to scrutinize. She dared not to act rashly at this moment.
Every act and move of the person exuded an intimidating aura of a powerful fighter. Even the sect leader of Eclipse was no match for him.
What shocked Gloria the most was the deep and serene aura overflowing from the person, as if his whole existence was in harmony with the natural order.
“Why does the person look familiar to me?”
Although Gloria couldn’t discern the face of the person, she had a feeling of deja vu.
However, she raked through her mind and couldn’t find anyone who had had the same cultivation level or the premium ultimate weapon as possessed by the person.
Gloria was baffled.
After she had observed the person for quite some time, a figure appeared in her mind.
Why did I suddenly think of Levi?
Gloria immediately discarded that thought.
The person in front of her was holding premium ultimate weapons and could kill countless fighters with only one strike of his sword. Levi was in no way comparable to him.
Besides, Levi probably needed to look up to her now, considering her current cultivation level had surpassed him.
How could one compare an ant in the secular world with the magnificent master fighter in front of her?
“Who are you? How dare you meddle with Eclipse’s business?” Gloria asked while trying her best to suppress her fear.
Chapter 3970 Unworthy To Know My Identity
“You’re unworthy to know my identity. I suggest that you leave before I change my mind. If not, you better not blame me for being ruthless.”
The cold voice rang out again, making Gloria feel as if she had fallen into an ice ditch. Despite not knowing why the other person had spared her life, Gloria knew that the very fact that she had survived was a miracle.
She did not consider herself the opponent of this person, who was as powerful as a deity. She could not help but ask, “Are you really letting me go?”
There was no reply. Gloria, however, left as planned, wasting no more time. In the blink of an eye, she unleashed her technique and vanished.
After a moment of deathly silence, everyone present went wild. “Has Lord Garrison returned?”
“It really is Le… Lord Garrison.” “I can’t believe Lord Garrison had managed to become so strong in only such a short period!” “We’re saved, aren’t we?”
The joy of surviving made the atmosphere heated once more. A number of the Astre Lune Sect apprentices could not help but embrace one another while crying happily.
Everyone was caught off guard by the abrupt shift from deep despair to ardent hope. Even the core members of Astre Lune Sect, such as Quirina, felt as though they were dreaming.
“What? It’s only been two months. Don’t tell me you can’t recognize me anymore?” asked Levi with a chuckle.
It was then that Quirina and the others snapped out of their trance and confirmed that everything happening was, in fact, reality.
“Is it really you, Lord Garrison? I can’t believe it’s you,” Quirina cried out happily as tears streamed down her face. Only God knew how much pressure she had to suffer during Levi’s absence.
Levi was ultimately surrounded by the others who welcomed him. On the other hand, the council members who had previously asserted that Levi was the root of all problems could not help but feel ashamed.
Just then, a series of whirring sounds were heard as a cloudship slowly landed at the headquarters, causing many in the area to become anxious once more.
“Don’t worry. They’re on our side,” Levi declared, instantly reassuring the others.
Yet, at the same time, those present could not help but feel slightly suspicious as some of them recognized the logo of Cordierite Association on the cloudship.
After a while, Larissa jumped out of the cloudship.
Levi was initially on the cloudship as they rushed to assist the Astre Lune Sect. However, he then felt that his speed was faster than the cloudship.
Thus, he instructed Larissa to continue piloting the cloudship as usual while he took the lead to go to the headquarters and offer assistance.
Luckily, Levi made such an arrangement, as the Astre Lune Sect would have been destroyed had there been any delays.
Levi was then escorted into the main hall of the headquarters and eventually sat in the middle of everyone.
“Lord Garrison, why did you spare the new Empyrean of Eclipse? She had killed numerous elders of our sect,” Quirina piped up curiously.
In a low voice, Levi replied, “Someone else will be the one to make her pay. I don’t want to go beyond my business.”
Gloria was to be slaughtered by Floyd. That was the main reason Levi had let her go.
When Quirina realized Levi was not going to go into further detail, she stopped asking questions about the matter. Instead, she enquired about the cloudship.
Thus, Levi briefed the others on the events at Dragon’s Grave Valley without hiding anything.
The council members of the Astre Lune Sect could not help but gasp upon hearing Levi’s words. They were beyond shocked by the fact that Levi had killed all of the people from Cordierite Association.
On top of that, they were even more amazed by Levi’s strength.
Those who witnessed Levi wield his sword at the entrance of the headquarters could only say it was almost God-like!
“As long as I’m here, Astre Lune Sect will be the number one sect of Kenfort,” Levi exclaimed boldly.
Although it seemed as if Levi’s words were for mere show, the council members of Astre Lune Sect believed without a doubt.
Levi’s terrifying combat prowess, plus his top forging technique, were the main competitors for the other sects.
The news regarding Astre Lune Sect being saved, how Eclipse was nearly wiped out, and the fact that the robber was back alive were spreading like wildfire.
The news left many sects in Kenfort shellshock.