“Come out, my elite disciples of the Seven Stars Sword Sect!” Jeff channeled his inner energy and shouted loudly.
With a series of swishing sounds, thirty white-robed disciples, all at an advanced martial level, flooded into the hall.
“Reporting to the Sect Leader, the elite disciples have gathered!” The lead elite disciple saluted Jeff and reported loudly.
Jeff shouted coldly, “Elite disciples, assemble in the Seven Stars Sword Formation!”
“Yes!”
The elite disciples echoed in unison and quickly moved into a specific formation. They encircled the steel cage, their longswords piercing through the gaps in the bars, all pointing at Leo within the cage.
Leo, inside the steel cage, had become the target of thirty elite disciples.
Jeff shouted again, “Seven Stars Sword Formation!”
With this command, the elite disciples mobilized their inner energy, and their longswords emitted a chilling aura.
Leo’s face turned cold. After retracting his Blue Phantom Sword, he held two talismans in his hands: the Little Thunder Talisman and the Blaze Talisman. If these elite disciples attacked, Leo would have to use these two talismans for his own defense.
Just as Jeff was about to give the order to attack, a clear, commanding voice rang out, “Stop right there, all elite disciples of Seven Stars Sword Sect!”
Immediately, a slender and striking figure appeared in the hall.
“She’s… Master Jennifer!”
“It’s Master Jennifer! I can’t believe she’s still alive. This is incredible!”
When the elite disciples saw Jennifer clearly, they couldn’t contain their joy.
Jeff also saw Jennifer and his face darkened. “Jennifer, you dare to come out from the back mountain!?”
Janet, under her cloak, glared at Jennifer, pointing at Leo. She said with a sinister tone, “It was this guy who rescued you, right? If I had known, I would have killed you with poison. But since you don’t want to live on the back mountain anymore, I’ll grant your wish.”
“All elite disciples, obey! Surround Jennifer, don’t let her escape!” Janet ordered.
Upon hearing this command, the elite disciples exchanged uneasy glances, hesitating to move.
“Sect Leader, she’s Master Jennifer!” one of the elite disciples couldn’t help but speak up.
Jeff’s face darkened further. “Disobeying orders will result in punishment from the Sect!”
Still, none of the thirty elite disciples made a move.
Jennifer’s gaze turned icy as she looked at Jeff and Janet, then she coldly stated, “Jeff, you and Janet conspired together. First, you poisoned our master, then you imprisoned me on the back mountain and usurped the position of Sect Leader. Today, how can you command the disciples of our sect?”
Hearing Jennifer’s words, the elite disciples were shocked, and they looked at Jeff and Janet with suspicion.
“The old leader was poisoned!”
“I always suspected that his health was robust and couldn’t have suddenly died. I can’t believe this is the truth.”
“Master Jennifer was imprisoned on the back mountain. No wonder it became off-limits.”
Upon hearing the discussions among the elite disciples, Jeff couldn’t hold his temper and snapped, “Jennifer, you’re spreading lies. Our master died of illness and wasn’t poisoned at all!”
“Jeff, there’s no need for your deceit. You know exactly how our master died!” Jennifer said, sweeping her gaze across the elite disciples. “All elite disciples, obey! What’s happening here has nothing to do with you. Leave this hall!”
Jennifer didn’t want to involve the elite disciples, as they were the backbone of the Seven Stars Sword Sect. If they remained here, they might get caught in the crossfire of the upcoming battle.
Jennifer knew all too well the terrifying nature of Janet’s poison. Once this deranged poisoner went berserk, she would show no mercy, even to her own kin.
Jeff threatened, “Anyone who leaves will face punishment from the Sect!”
“Jeff, this is a grudge between you, Janet, and me. Don’t drag innocent disciples into it!” Jennifer shouted loudly.
Just then, Franklin summoned his courage and ran in from outside, standing by Jennifer’s side.
“Fellow seniors, everything Master Jennifer is saying is true! The former Sect Leader was indeed poisoned by Jeff and Janet working together, and they imprisoned Master Jennifer in the back mountain!” Franklin boldly addressed the elite disciples.
At this point, Franklin had steeled himself for the consequences. As he looked at the elite disciples, he continued speaking loudly.
Franklin’s words further increased the elite disciples’ trust in Jennifer, and when they turned their gazes towards Jeff and Janet, they were filled with suspicion and coldness.
“Franklin, you traitor! How dare you betray the Seven Stars Sword Sect!” Jeff coldly shouted, pointing his finger and converting his inner energy into a powerful force, shooting it towards Franklin.
Jennifer’s body swayed, positioning herself in front of Franklin. Then, with a swift motion of her right hand, she dispersed the energy attack sent by Jeff.
“Jeff, as the Sect Leader, you dare to attack your own disciples. Have you no shame?” Jennifer retorted.
Franklin wiped a cold sweat from his forehead. If it weren’t for Master Jennifer’s intervention, he would have been in serious trouble.
Jennifer turned to Franklin and instructed him, “Franklin, lead everyone out. Until this matter is resolved, don’t come back inside.”
Franklin nodded and then turned to the elite disciples. “Let’s all leave. Master Jennifer will handle this matter.”
The thirty elite disciples hesitated for a moment, exchanging glances, before following Franklin out.
Their departure left Jeff furious. He glanced at Leo, who remained calm inside the steel cage, then fixed his gaze on Jennifer and said coldly, “Very well, Jennifer. Next year on this day will be your anniversary of death.”
Janet sneered, “Jeff, leave Jennifer to me. Leo inside the cage is all yours.”
With those words, Janet’s black robe billowed, and her figure suddenly moved, carrying a deadly poison towards Jennifer.
“Janet, today, I will avenge my master!” Jennifer shouted as she activated her inner energy, shrouding herself in a thin mist.
Under the protection of the mist, Janet’s poisonous attacks were completely blocked and couldn’t get close to Jennifer’s body.
Four years ago, Jennifer had fallen victim to Janet’s poison because she was caught off guard. Today, Jennifer was determined to make Janet pay for her actions.
In the blink of an eye, two martial masters were engaged in a fierce battle. The wooden furniture in the hall was shattered by the shockwaves of their clashes.
“Now, it’s your turn,” Jeff sneered, lifting his right foot and stomping on the ground.
A series of “crack, crack, crack” sounds followed as four pipe-like structures emerged from the ground around the steel cage.