Ch. 3981..3990
Chapter 3981 The Mysterious Sect Leader
Divine aura resembled nature itself in the city. Many cultivators were training and dancing in the air with their spirit beasts. The entire scene was like a painting that mirrored paradise.
The buildings in the ancient city, towering in height, were all shrouded in clouds because the city was already elevated thousands of meters above the surface. Underneath the illumination of the sun, they shone with a holy glow. Roar!
In the background, one could hear the cries of the flying spirit beasts, which sounded like a melody played by mother nature itself. It was so soothing that it could calm the frustrations of any cultivator.
The dragon and phoenix-shaped cloudships traversed in and out of the city, and many disciples from different sects were busy transporting high-grade magical herbs.
Once in a while, a miraculous phenomenon could be seen within the buildings, triggering a surge in the river waters that formed the perfect complementing response.
Every time such a phenomenon occurred, it was indicative of someone successfully forging a premium ultimate weapon, creating a ground-breaking elixir, or achieving great success in their cultivation training.
Yet no one batted an eyelid at the phenomenon. It was as if they had all grown used to it.
In the southern part of Sky City, a long-haired-middle-aged man was standing in the middle of a flaming inferno.
He was wearing a rainbow-colored robe with a Qilin embroidered on the sash tied around his waist. His long hair was draped on his shoulders to complete his unbridled air.
Even though his well-built frame was surrounded by the raging fires, the bubbling lava didn’t seem to bother him at all.
However, upon closer examination, the sea of flames wasn’t really an inferno. Instead, it was a high-grade fire-based spiritual ley line.
As for the bubbling lava, they were the energy essence produced by the fire element.
Compared to the energy essence produced by the water element flowing out from Sky City, the energy essence that culminated in the inferno was much purer.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
The sounds of metal clanging against each other could be heard. An old man, dressed in silver armor, was busy forging a sword with a giant hammer.
“Lord Long, why do you let yourself suffer in this raging inferno every day? I’ll need at least one more month to complete this premium ultimate weapon.”
The old man’s throaty voice rang out.
After letting out a gentle sigh, Roy Long explained, “Weapon Master, I’m sure you’re aware of how much this ultimate weapon means to me.”
The old man was a blacksmith whose forging technique was unparalleled in Sky City.
Due to how obsessed he was with forging techniques and the high standards he possessed when it came to producing ultimate weapons, he was consequently styled as the Weapon Master.
“Don’t worry, Lord Long. Since I’ve made you a promise, I’ll deliver you an ultimate weapon you’ll be satisfied with. Once Void Sect gains an ultimate weapon powerful enough to destroy other sects, its strength will be significantly increased and it will elevate the sect to greater heights,” the Weapon Master declared confidently.
Just as he spoke, the Weapon Master increased the pace at which he wielded the hammer. As the scorching lava continued to bubble, it would occasionally splash against the blade of the sword.
Roy continued to stare intently at the ultimate weapon.
It was made out of the best materials he had painstakingly accumulated. He had made significant sacrifices and pulled a great many strings in order to get the Weapon Master to personally forge it for him.
Roy had originally come from an extremely powerful faction. However, he was sidelined by them because of his limited talent.
Leaving his sect in frustration, he decided to prove his own worth by establishing Void Sect.
All this while, Void Sect was unable to join the ranks of large sects, as it lacked an ultimate weapon capable of destroying other sects. As time went by, Roy became obsessed with overcoming the obstacle.
He left Void Sect and traveled to various restricted areas to accumulate the materials required to forge the weapon.
In other words, the ultimate weapon the Weapon Master was holding carried all of Roy’s dreams: to elevate Void Sect to the next level and prove his capabilities to the sect he came from.
It was at that moment that the magical device in Roy’s pocket began to vibrate strongly.
Chapter 3982 A Mistake By Gloria
Roy was shocked, as its use was reserved only for emergencies. Prior to his departure, he had given Primo, Heptino, and Geraint one each.
He had made it clear that the devices were to only be used when the sect was facing an existential threat. “Did something untoward happen to Void Sect?”
Upon retrieving it, Roy was infuriated to see the message it contained: The sect has been destroyed, Lord Long. Please return immediately.
He was on the verge of losing his mind. Even though he had no idea as to what had happened, he knew Heptino wouldn’t joke on a topic like that.
Given Heptino’s serious demeanor, Roy was cognizant that reality was likely worse than he had imagined. “Damn it! Just when I’m so close to obtaining a premium ultimate weapon, the sect I have founded has been destroyed. This pisses me off!”
Despite his urge to grow wings and fly back to check, the ultimate weapon still needed one more month to be completed.
“Weapon Master, I’m willing to pay you more if you can finish my weapon as soon as possible.” The desperation in Roy’s tone couldn’t be anymore obvious.
Even the Weapon Master could tell that something grave had happened. In a grim voice, he replied, “Even if I work non-stop, it will still take twenty days. Any faster would compromise the quality of the weapon.”
“I understand.” Other than the twenty days required for the ultimate weapon to be completed, the journey back would require ten more days.
After giving the matter some thought, Roy replied: I’ll return in a month’s time with the premium ultimate weapon. The next morning, the disciples of Void Sect were still traumatized by the terrifying events of the night before.
The ground was strewn with bloody corpses, and all they could see were rubbles everywhere.
The magnificent buildings that had towered over the compound now lay in ruins, leaving nothing but sorrow in everyone’s hearts.
Meanwhile, Heptino had returned to take charge of the sect, for he was the lone survivor among the council members of Void Sect.
Of course, there were still many elders left, but their allegiances belonged to Gloria, and none of them was ranked higher than Heptino.
As news of Geraint’s death had begun to spread, it made the already solemn mood worse.
Fortunately, Heptino was well-respected within the sect—to a certain extent, more so than Primo—because of his outstanding capabilities in locating spiritual ley lines.
The reason was that cultivation resources meant everything in Kenfort.
At the same time, Gloria, feigning innocence, had rushed back to inquire about the incident. The first thing she did was see Heptino.
Gloria pretended to ask, “Heptino, are you all right? What in the world happened here? Who dared to attack our sect?”
The anxious look on Gloria’s face warmed Heptino’s heart. As if he had found someone to rely on, he almost burst into tears.
After all, Gloria had showed concern for him first.
“Gloria, the robber attacked us at night, killing Lord Earkenhait and Primo in battle,” Heptino said in a trembling voice.
Gloria began to swoon, but Heptino caught her in time.
“Gloria, are you okay? Please accept my condolences,” Heptino consoled her.
Gloria had phenomenal acting skills. She wore a look of sadness and anger.
“The robber killed Primo. I will not rest until I have my revenge.”
Gloria completed her act with an uncontrollable gush of tears, putting any top actress to shame.
“Heptino, now that we’ve lost more than half of the elites of the sect, it’s impossible to deal with that robber. Do you have any way of contacting Lord Long?”
That was what Gloria was truly concerned about.
Heaving a sigh, Heptino replied, “Lord Long just replied and said that he would be back a month later. He is currently waiting for a premium ultimate weapon to be forged.”
Even though Gloria’s face didn’t reveal any emotion, she was stricken with disappointment.
If the robber suddenly attacks within the month, there will be no way we can stop him!
Chapter 3983 Desfort
Levi was sitting in the middle of the conference hall of Astre Lune Sect, accompanied by the council members of the sect, who were all in high spirits.
The terrifying power displayed by Levi before had shocked everyone there to their cores. Everyone believed that, as long as they continued to follow Levi, they would no doubt be able to ascend to great heights.
That belief of theirs was further solidified when, a few days ago, members of the bounty hunter organization had ferried many ultimate weapons and magical herbs back to Astre Lune Sect. The operation was carried out under Cheriette and Thunder Qilin’s watch.
What excited the council members even more so was the ten most powerful ultimate weapons and other ultimate weapons of exceedingly rare quality.
With the ultimate weapons in their arsenal, Astre Lune Sect could unleash ten times their previous combat prowess at the most conservative estimation.
“Eclipse is such a bully, Master. How do you plan to deal with them? If need be, I’m willing to fight in the front lines.” Larissa was the first to speak.
Ever since she learned that Eclipse had chosen Gloria to become the new Empyrean, she had held a grudge against the sect.
Her confidence soared especially after she obtained an ultimate weapon. At that moment, she was eager to prove to Eclipse that she was doing even better than before.
Levi pondered for a moment before uttering, “They organized a combined assault on Dragon’s Grave Valley with the help of more than a hundred sects, then brought the war to Astre Lune Sect. I’ll never forgive them.”
“We just received news that Void Sect was defeated badly last night, Master. The vice sect leader, Primo, and many others have died in battle. A couple of Void Sect’s landmark buildings were also destroyed. However, the news claimed that… you were the one responsible, Master. They are clearly framing you for the destruction! Unfortunately, I don’t know which b*stard pinned this on you so as to direct the sect’s hatred toward you,” Cheriette exclaimed with righteous indignation.
Levi didn’t comment much, but he had a strong feeling Gloria was the one behind it. She’s the only one with the ability to pull this off, and she has the motive to do so. Besides, this trick feels too familiar. I’ve encountered many instances of the same trick in the mundane world before, and it fits her style. However, I don’t plan to look too deeply into this matter even if she’s the culprit. After all, I promised Floyd I’ll let him deal with Gloria, and I don’t plan to go against my word. But I still need to teach Eclipse an unforgettable lesson for what they have done.
He commanded in a deep voice, “Grab me my bow, Thunder.”
The Thunder Qilin replied with a howl. Moments later, it approached Levi pridefully with a big bow in its mouth.
“This bow is called Desfort. Today, it will be used to teach Eclipse a lesson!” Levi’s voice sounded frigid.
The bow was one of the ten strongest ultimate weapons Levi had crafted. Its name, Desfort, meant to destroy Kenfort.
The members of Astre Lune Sect fixed their scorching gaze on the exceptional bow, which had a layer of electricity blanketing its surface, forming an extremely powerful energy halo.
While the bowstring was thin, even the slightest pull would be enough to release an extremely terrifying energy.
Levi took out two Desfort arrows, which were made from the same material as the bow. Both were charged with powerful lightning energy.
“I’ll shoot one arrow toward the headquarters of Eclipse and another to Eclipse Academy. I hope they will remember their lessons fondly.” He drew the bow, expanding the energy pulsing within, and used his senses to pinpoint the general location of those two targets.
While both targets were thousands of kilometers away, top-tier ultimate weapons possessed overwhelming strength and spiritual resonance, which complemented his sensing ability well.
“Targets located!” He shifted the direction of the arrowheads and fired.
Chapter 3984 Destroyed
Meanwhile, in the headquarters of Eclipse, ever since the members learned about the return of the robber, the council members, with Walden as their leader, had been preparing their defense against the robber’s attack.
The Sect Protection Formation was on standby twenty-four hours every day, and many of the sect’s mighty fighters had been summoned back.
The sect had also set up a mind-boggling amount of normal defensive formation all over the headquarters. Essentially, the entirety of Eclipse was armed to the teeth, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.
That day, the apprentices of Eclipse were reinforcing their sect’s defense as usual under the blue, cloudless sky.
Out of nowhere, the Sect Protection Formation shook intensely. It was warning the people that a frightening attack was incoming.
“It’s an enemy attack! Everyone, prepare for battle! Activate all defense formations! All disciples, enter your formation to defend against the enemy’s assault! Everyone, don’t panic! With the Sect Protection Formation guarding us, the robber can’t penetrate our—” Before that person could finish his sentence, a cracking sound was heard coming from the thick energy shield of the Sect Protection Formation.
Moments later, the energy shield shattered. The arrow, brimming with ungodly lightning energy, continued its flight downward until it reached the main hall of Eclipse.
At that moment, the council members were discussing their strategy to defend themselves in the hall. Sensing the danger heading in their direction, they reacted by using all of their techniques to shield themselves.
Unfortunately for them, the arrow was so powerful that its speed didn’t decrease even after piercing through the Sect Protection Formation. It continued to fly toward the council members’ defensive formations.
Boom!
The sound of their defensive formations shattering rang in the hall. Those formations didn’t slow down the arrow even a little.
“Retreat!” Walden shouted and fled the building first.
The others didn’t have enough time to run away, so they had to combine their efforts to stay alive.
Ultimately, they underestimated the destructive capabilities of Desfort and were struck by the colossal power of Heavenly Thunder.
Nearly a hundred elders were burned to a crisp by the lightning energy of the arrow. Then, they were blown away by the gust of wind brought on by the insane amount of energy. They were quite literally reduced to ashes.
Even Walden, who escaped the direct impact of the attack, was still injured by the shockwave.
He tried to get the roiling blood in his body under control, but he failed and spat out mouthfuls of them.
Half of the main hall was destroyed by the raging energy storm. All that was left were miserable remnants of the building.
At the same time, the main hall of Eclipse Academy was getting hit by the same attack.
Their Peak class fighters were nearly exterminated.
However, most of the members in both organizations survived. While their council members were either dead or severely wounded, their foundation remained, which could be considered a miracle.
After the incident, Walden realized something he wasn’t willing to admit: the robber’s strength was far greater than he had imagined.
If he isn’t even interested in coming here and wiping us all out, this means the attacks are only meant to be warnings. This also means he won’t be attacking us again anytime soon.
With that thought, Gloria returned to Void Sect.
By that point, almost all members of Void Sect were her people. Even those who were previously loyal to the sect had been forced to obey her.
“From this day onward, I don’t want to hear any of you bring up my relationship with Primo. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being cruel,” Gloria threatened.
Now that Void Sect was under her complete control, she wanted to wipe away any traces of her relationship with Primo. From this day onward, I am Eclipse’s unmarried Empyrean.
Naturally, no one in Void Sect dared to disobey her. Even Heptino was very supportive of her idea.
Upon receiving a satisfactory result, Gloria no longer had any worries. Next, I need to start planning how to take control of Eclipse.
Chapter 3985 Investigation By The Cordierite Association
A group of people in long robes belonging to the Cordierite Association were marching toward the Prime Association branch in Lightspring.
Those people were a group of elites sent by the Cordierite Association, and they were given the responsibility of investigating the murder case in Dragon’s Grave Valley.
While the true ruler of the land was the Prime Association, the Cordierite Association had its own information channel.
The investigation team soon found a suspicious lead, which was that the robber had visited Lightspring before heading to Dragon’s Grave Valley.
Upon following the clues, the team noticed a connection between the robber and the Prime Association.
Sylvan wasn’t surprised by the investigation team’s visit. He knew well that the Cordierite Association had the ability.
Back then, when Levi almost started a fight on the Prime Association trading floor, there were many witnesses around.
As powerful as the Prime Association was, there was no way they could’ve shut everyone’s mouth about the incident. It was simply impossible.
“Greetings, friends from the Cordierite Association! Please excuse me for my lack of hospitality. May I ask why you are all here today?” Sylvan greeted first.
Regardless of how he felt about the visitors, he had to pretend to be welcoming. That was basically how everyone operated in Kenfort.
“Is this how the Prime Association treats their guests? Are you planning to make things clear here, Mr. Webber?” the leader of the investigation team asked, displeased.
While the Prime Association was in control of the area, the elder of the Cordierite Association, once an influential man, didn’t plan to show them any respect.
In fact, the entire team had an arrogant countenance. All of them looked down on Sylvan and the others.
Sylvan forced a fake smile and stifled his annoyance. “Come on in, my esteemed guests. Men, lead them to the guest table and serve them coffee.”
Upon entering the guest hall, the elder of the investigation team spoke candidly. “Mr. Webber, we’re here today to question you about the robber in Dragon’s Grave Valley. I hope you’ll tell us everything you know about him truthfully.”
Seeing that the elder did not beat around the bush, Sylvan cut to the chase as well. “I know plenty of details about the man you seek.”
“Oh? Tell us, who’s the robber?” The elder in a black robe was quite excited. He didn’t expect Sylvan to reveal it that easily.
Instead of answering the question, Sylvan changed the topic. “I’m planning to keep him alive. Will the Cordierite Association be willing to show me some respect?”
The elder stood up abruptly and barked, “Who do you think you are, Sylvan? You have some audacity to request the Cordierite Association to show you respect! Can you even accept it even if we do? Besides, that maniac killed seventeen of our best fighters! This debt must be paid in blood! I suggest you and your association don’t get involved in this matter. You won’t be able to bear the consequences.”
He was still looking down on Sylvan.
Following that, members of the investigation team began to chime in.
“Respect? Do you really think you deserve it? You are so ignorant and arrogant!”
“Hand us the robber right now! If you piss the Cordierite Association off too much, we will take your association down alongside the robber!”
“Just because we usually don’t cross paths with each other doesn’t mean the Prime Association is equal to the Cordierite Association.”
“The Prime Association still has a long way to go! Hand the robber over, or we’ll lay waste to this Lightspring branch.”
The team members grew all the more agitated as they spoke. In fact, they almost started cursing at Sylvan.
Sylvan smashed his cup to the ground, shattering it.
Chapter 3986 Protection
Thud! Thud! Thud! Loud noises were heard from all around them before numerous fighters from the Prime Association flooded into the guest hall.
Slowly, Sylvan rose to his feet and spat coldly, “The Prime Association will be protecting this man. How dare you act so insolent here! Do you all wish to die that desperately?”
The moment he said that, the fighters of the Prime Association exuded murderous intent. The elder in a black robe glared at Sylvan. “Is that your personal stance or the Prime Association’s, Sylvan?”
Sylvan met his eyes and answered, “The Prime Association will protect this man. I suggest you leave our premises before I change my mind. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what happens next.”
“Very well! I hope you don’t regret the decision you made today.” The elder made to leave, but when he arrived at the entrance, he turned around abruptly. “The headquarters of the Cordierite Association has ordered us to kill anyone who gets in our way.”
He very much wanted to start a fight right then and there, but he was aware he stood no chance of winning against the Prime Association on their turf. I may need to retreat now, but I’ll remember this insult. I’ll storm this place after gathering our forces!
Sylvan let out a sigh as he watched the investigation team leave.
“There’s no way this matter can be resolved peacefully. The result of this conflict will determine whether the Prime Association can advance forward or not,” he muttered to himself.
Just as he expected, after the investigation team left Lightspring, fighters from Willowbank began to gather in the city.
There were plenty of fighters from the Cordierite Association, too. In a short amount of time, Lightspring was flooded with a tsunami of warriors.
Facing such overwhelming pressure, Sylvan had no choice but to ask the headquarters for help.
While the headquarters had also agreed to protect Levi, they were too far away to provide any meaningful aid.
According to the spies’ reports, the number of fighters from the Cordierite Association and their affiliated sects in Willowbank gathered in Lightspring was increasing exponentially.
The fighters in the Prime Association Lightspring branch would be severely disadvantaged if the situation continued in that trajectory.
In fact, if their enemies launched their assault, they could be wiped out.
Sylvan started to panic when he thought about that.
Meanwhile, Gloria received news of the Cordierite Association’s war against anyone associated with the robber. It instantly cheered her up.
After Eclipse and Eclipse Academy were attacked by Desfort’s arrows, she had been really ticked off, but she had nothing to take her anger out on.
The leader of Void Sect needed another month before he could return to his position, which meant that the sect couldn’t assemble an effective force against the robber in a short amount of time.
That revelation depressed Gloria even further.
“I wonder how powerful the Cordierite Association is.” She wasn’t confident because the robber’s strength was too frightening. If those two arrows can inflict this much damage from thousands of kilometers away, there’s no doubt he can cause a disaster if he uses the weapon at a shorter range.
“The combined strength of the Cordierite Association is actually a lot stronger than you may have expected, Gloria. Take their branch in Willowbank as an example. There are many sects in Willowbank alone. Even a sect like Eclipse can’t make its way there. To defeat the robber, even the headquarters of the Cordierite Association has sent their elites to contribute to the effort. Unquestionably, the robber will die,” Heptino said.
He had visited Willowbank during his search for more dragon ley lines. That was why he was aware of the Cordierite Association’s might.
Gloria thought, In that case, we need to use this prime opportunity. While the robber won’t proactively try to eradicate me, it’s only a matter of time before someone figures out I framed him for the murders of the Void Sect fighters. I need to plan ahead to make sure this doesn’t bite me in the ass.
Chapter 3987 Gloria Spills The Beans
While many thoughts crossed Gloria’s mind, she was absolutely sure about one thing: to remove all the adverse consequences of her actions.
If people found out she had framed the robber for the attack on Void Sect, the sect leader and the powerful sect backing him up would kill her first.
“Many elites from the Cordierite Association are currently searching for the robber’s whereabouts, Gloria. Why don’t we use this situation to our advantage?” Heptino proposed abruptly.
Gloria nodded. “It seems that we’re of the same mind. In that case, I shall depart for Lightspring immediately. If anything happens here, tell me about it as soon as possible.”
“Don’t worry, Gloria! With me around, Void Sect will be fine. However, you must be careful on your journey!” Heptino said worriedly.
Waving her hand, Gloria assured, “Not to worry, Heptino. I may not be the strongest fighter in existence, but I’m still capable of protecting myself.”
After bidding Heptino goodbye, Gloria rushed toward Lightspring without stopping.
At that moment, Lightspring had become the center of attention. The Cordierite Association’s and the Prime Association’s might were extraordinary.
The battle between the two major associations naturally attracted the attention of many sects and fighters.
It was pretty easy for Gloria to find the Cordierite Association temporary base in Lightspring.
The base was directed by three black-robed elders. They were Peak class fighters of the Cordierite Association, and their strength was only second to their chairman, Albert.
“There’s a woman outside calling herself the Empyrean of Eclipse, and she’s asking for permission to speak with you, Elder Nister. She said she has important information regarding the robber,” an elite from the association informed.
Nister Darkworth, Krow Darkworth, and Benoit Darkworth, the three black-robed elders, exchanged glances with each other. They could see confusion and pleasant surprise in their comrades’ eyes.
“Let her in,” Nister said.
Moments later, the elite brought Gloria in.
“Greetings, esteemed elders of the Cordierite Association,” she greeted politely and humbly, which left a good impression on the Cordierite Association fighters.
At that moment, the atmosphere in the hall was grim. The three elders unleashed their overpowering auras to prevent Gloria from speaking nonsense.
“Tell us what you know about the robber quickly. If we sense any falsehood, you only have yourself to blame when we crush you,” Krow warned.
Politely, Gloria assured, “There’s no need for any of you to worry about that. Even if I have hundreds of guts stitched to my body, I still won’t dare to lie to any of you.”
“Very well. Tell us everything that you know!” Krow nodded with satisfaction.
Gloria informed them everything she knew, especially about the premium ultimate weapons in Levi’s possession.
As she expected, after the people there heard of those weapons, a look of greed flashed past their eyes.
Premium ultimate weapons were highly regarded by sects of all strengths, let alone the ultimate weapons that were likely behind the bizarre phenomenon at Dragon’s Grave Valley.
“You’re saying the robber is currently in Astre Lune Sect?” Benoit asked with a sullen face.
Gloria nodded. “The robber has taken over Astre Lune Sect, so the entire sect is now his accomplice.” Since I’ve decided to manipulate others to do my dirty work, I may as well utilize this opportunity to get rid of Astre Lune Sect.
“All right, then. You should leave first. Once I’ve confirmed this news, I’ll reward you handsomely.” Nister waved his hand.
Gloria left the hall and waited for the elders’ response. Of course, she wasn’t planning to leave the base. After all, it was safer for her to stay there, surrounded by fighters from the Cordierite Association, than in Eclipse.
Her framing of Void Sect’s murders on the robber was still a ticking time bomb. She had to be even more vigilant.
The three elders promptly sent someone to verify the information. Soon after, they received confirmation that Gloria was indeed telling the truth.
Immediately, Nister reported the situation to the Cordierite Association branch in Willowbank.
Chapter 3988 Fight For A Single Cause
When the news reached Willowbank, Albert was enraged. He immediately sent numerous fighters to kill the robber and eliminate Astre Lune Sect.
The many factions in Willowbank started taking action, too, especially the affiliated sects of the Cordierite Association.
They, too, had learned of the premium ultimate weapons in the robber’s possession, and that they could obtain them if they killed him.
Also, should they succeed, they would receive the rewards the Cordierite Association was offering. They would be killing two birds with one stone.
An army of hundreds of top-tier fighters was sent out, with Blithe Lord, Sea of Stars Guild, and Arcadia as the leaders.
Arcadia had many complicated techniques as well as a bunch of stuff related to cultivation, such as cultivation tools and pills. Everything related to cultivation, they got it.
Blithe Lord was the leader of the largest mercenary army in Willowbank. They controlled all mercenary organizations in the area.
Sea of Stars Guild was the mightiest sect in Willowbank. They governed the Sea of Stars, which was rich in mineral resources.
The Tenebrous Sky Division from Willowbank sent ten thousand of their elites to join the fight. They were the guardians of Willowbank, responsible for protecting the island.
While the soldiers of the Tenebrous Sky Division weren’t as powerful as the fighters from top-tier sects, they were much more adroit at charging into battles.
That was especially the case because they possessed unique killing tactics and attack formations. Their combat prowess was terrifying when many of their soldiers were mobilized at the same time.
Even offensive sects dared not underestimate the united assault of the Tenebrous Sky Division.
That was just one group of factions heading toward Astre Lune Sect.
There were also Inkflame Court, Holy Spirit Academy, Drakotigris Order, Divine Blade Sect, Battle Tiger Tribe, and Titanus Order. Those six factions were equally powerful.
Because of that, the upcoming battle attracted even more attention from other factions.
“Even the Holy Spirit Academy, a deviant clan faction, is joining the fight. The Cordierite Association sure has a vast influence!”
“If Battle Tiger Tribe, a group of people with half spirit beast bloodline, is joining the fight, then it’s not that strange other sects are participating, too.”
“I can understand what you’re saying, but why is Titanus Order, a deviant sect, joining this battle as well? Are they not afraid of being targeted by the Titanium Gate of Drakotigris Order?”
“Those are two different matters. These factions are only partaking in the campaign to kill the robber to earn the generous reward the Cordierite Association is giving away.”
“That’s right. I bet they never thought they would one day fight alongside each other. Desperate times call for desperate measures.”
“This robber is causing way too big of a ruckus, especially considering the Titanium Gate of Drakotigris Order rarely goes on the offensive. It appears that the Cordierite Association has the physical cultivation technique or ultimate weapon they want.”
Everyone everywhere was talking about how influential the Cordierite Association was to be able to gather so many factions to fight for a single cause. They believed the robber was destined to fall during the upcoming fight.
Because aside from the most famous and powerful factions, there were even more small to medium sects partaking in the conflict.
At the same time, the Cordierite Association had dispatched an enormous amount of fighters to coordinate the war and ensure the death of the robber.
The factions marched toward Astre Lune Sect.
Sylvan panicked further when the Prime Association received the news.
I thought the Cordierite Association would need more time to locate Levi’s general location. After all, as long as those in the Prime Association who know about the truth keep their mouths shut, other sects will have an incredibly hard time learning about it. This means…
“Someone must’ve spilled the beans! Quickly, investigate what’s going on!” Sylvan ordered.
The Prime Association was pretty good at uncovering intel because they soon found out that the Empyrean of Eclipse was the one responsible for the information leak.
Based on the intel Levi had given him before their union, Sylvan had a solid idea of what Gloria was trying to do.
That woman is trying to make other people do her dirty deeds for her! I can’t just stand by and watch this matter unfolds anymore now that so many factions are going after Astre Lune Sect.
Without delay, he grabbed his communication device and told Levi about the situation.
Chapter 3989 Retreat
Sylvan was still feeling worried after he told Levi the news that the Prime Association had intercepted. Although he had only interacted with Levi a couple of times, he had a strong feeling Levi was the type of person who would rarely, if ever, change his mind.
In fact, he was confident that Levi would further insist on facing the opposition head-on the more people told him to avoid the incoming danger or powerful enemies.
Without hesitation, Sylvan led the top-tier experts of the Prime Association Lightspring branch toward Astre Lune Sect in cloudships.
When they arrived at Astre Lune Sect, they saw Levi casually drinking coffee while crossing his legs. He didn’t look concerned about the upcoming battle at all.
“Why are you so calm right now, Mr. Garrison? The Cordierite Association army is on its way here. They’ll probably arrive today! Pardon my words, but you’ll die if you’re not prepared! Why aren’t you doing anything?” Sylvan panicked.
When he finished his sentence, the council members of Astre Lune Sect promptly shifted their attention to Levi.
They had all tried to urge Levi to come up with a plan, but their efforts were for naught. He simply went on with his day, every day, as though nothing bad was going on.
The spies frequently updated them about the Cordierite Association advancing army. According to their reports, it wouldn’t take long before that army arrived at their doorstep.
Even Eclipse would be razed to the ground if they had to face that almighty army.
That was why the council members of Astre Lune Sect were confounded by Levi’s inaction.
They weren’t sure if he had a surefire plan to save them all or if he was just calmly accepting his doom.
Nonchalantly, Levi shrugged. “Let’s have some coffee together, Mr. Webber. Our enemies haven’t arrived yet, have they?”
“Mr. Garrison, you—” Sylvan sighed and sat down. “According to our investigation, Gloria was the informant.”
“I see.” Levi nodded slightly.
His reaction shocked Sylvan. He’s not surprised?
“I’ve long figured it was her,” Levi said.
For the same reason as before, he believed Gloria deserved death, but he still wanted to let Floyd decide her fate.
When the realization dawned on Sylvan, he hastily changed the topic back to the army. “I’m not questioning your ability when I say this, Mr. Garrison, but the forces the Cordierite Association have gathered this time are too overwhelming.
Arcadia, Blithe Lord, Holy Spirit Academy, or any other dozen large sects far surpass Eclipse. To make matters worse, the Drakotigris Order has dispatched eight Titanium Warriors. They’re mighty, top-tier physical cultivators. I suggest you and everyone in Astre Lune Sect retreat to the headquarters of the Prime Association. That way, we might still stand a chance of fighting back.”
His tone was sincere because he genuinely didn’t want Levi to die. I made my stance on the matter clear when the leader of the investigation team from the Cordierite Association confronted me. If Levi died in the upcoming fight, I would’ve offended the Cordierite Association for nothing.
Not only that, but the Prime Association will also go down with him. I don’t want to end up losing more than I gain. However, as long as Levi and the others arrive at the Prime Association headquarters, they’ll be considered members of the association.
The Cordierite Association won’t launch a full-frontal assault rashly if Levi and the others are in the Prime Association headquarters territory. While the Cordierite Association’s current combined strength is greater than the Prime Association, and an all-out war will ultimately decimate the Prime Association, they’ll suffer immense losses, too.
When that happens, other associations on the same level as the Cordierite Association will take advantage of the situation to consume or even annex them.
That is a scenario I believe the Cordierite Association will definitely want to avoid. However, if Levi continues to stay here, then only death awaits him.
Chapter 3990 Blithe Lord Attacks
“You worry too much, Mr. Webber. There’s nothing the Cordierite Association can do even if I continue to stay here.” Levi grinned. I won’t leave Astre Lune Sect this easily. This is my best opportunity to bewilder the various factions in Kenfort after all! When I succeed, no one will dare to touch Astre Lune Sect again, and it’ll also speed up my process of gaining a foothold here. ”Besides, this is an outstanding opportunity to test out the many ultimate weapons I’ve forged. I’m not going to be intimidated by these small fries. They’re no different from trash.”
“Well…” Sylvan was suddenly at a loss. I have no idea how to persuade him. Honestly, I think he’s acting way too arrogant.
The other council members of the Prime Association also shook their heads, as they were of the same opinion as Sylvan.
Levi may be strong, but there’s no way he can win against the united forces the Cordierite Association has assembled.
Levi’s really not going to give up until it’s too late, huh?
When the Cordierite Association army arrives, he’ll regret his decision.
Levi is overestimating himself. The team of fighters who entered Dragon’s Grave Valley back then is only a hundredth of the total force marching toward us right now.
It’s impossible for a single person to face that many opponents. He’ll pay a heavy price for his arrogance.
The council members of the Prime Association really wanted to say those things out loud, but they didn’t have the guts to do so.
They were mostly still afraid, and they had to stay there with Levi because of the Prime Association’s stance.
How could they not be scared when they had to face an army hundreds of times greater than them? Every one of those fighters was frighteningly powerful. It was impossible for them to achieve victory in their current state.
Sylvan attempted to persuade Levi again, but the latter still firmly believed there was no need for any of them to escape to the Prime Association.
“Since you insist on staying here, Mr. Garrison, we, the Prime Association, shall stay here with you until the end. I’ll ask the headquarters to send us reinforcements right now.” He pulled out his communication device and contacted the Prime Association headquarters.
After receiving his request for aid to ensure Levi’s safety, the council members in the headquarters made their choice without hesitation.
They promptly dispatched eight hundred elites on cloudships to Astre Lune Sect.
The chairman of the headquarters even gave them an absolute order to bring Levi back by force if necessary.
Of course, that was just a part of the reinforcement the headquarters were dispatching. They also used magical herbs and divine tools as bargaining chips to recruit fighters to protect Levi.
They also employed the contacts they had accumulated over the years to the upcoming battlefield.
Similarly, Sylvan spent all forms of resources he had gathered over the years to enlist more allies.
It could be said that the Prime Association was going all out just to protect Levi.
The Lightspring branch and affiliated sects were also planning to fight the Cordierite Association army to death on the outskirts of Astre Lune Sect.
Meanwhile, the Cordierite Association united forces had pretty much arrived at their destination. They were all there to kill Levi to obtain the reward of his bounty.
Blithe Lord was the first to reach the perimeter of the Astre Lune Sect headquarters.
As the leader of the largest mercenary army in Willowbank, Blithe Lord had many capable men and plenty of powerful spirit beasts under his command.
That was because he had a unique skill to tame spirit beasts and turn them into loyal underlings.
His magnificent army of massive spirit beasts seemed eager to rip their enemies to shreds.
Blithe Lord led his army as he shouted, “Come out and die, you robber! Today, I shall reduce you to ash!”