“Billy!” Harleen joyfully approached Billy.
“Congratulations, dear!” Billy smiled and replied.
“Billy!” Felicia followed closely, equally excited.
“Felicia, you’re now a true martial artist in the martial world!” Billy responded with a smile.
“Thanks, brother-in-law!” Felicia stuck out her tongue.
“Boss!” Vermilion Bird and the others greeted Billy.
“Haha, all of you did well!” Billy released his spiritual power to sense everyone’s cultivation. He nodded in satisfaction.
Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, Azure Fang, and Stout had officially broken through to the pinnacle of War Emperor. Night Orchid and Frostblade had both advanced to a higher stage, reaching the complete level of War Emperor. Judge and Soul Chaser not only broke through the Mirror Transformation realm but also reached the Novice stage of War Emperor.
The fastest progress came from Harleen and her sister, directly stepping from Warlord to the complete stage of War Grandmaster, just one step away from War Emperor. This was due to their lower initial cultivation base, allowing them to progress faster.
With this, everyone around Billy, except for the Harleen sisters, had entered the War Emperor realm, and Casey and Azure Dragon had even broken through to War God-Emperor.
Indeed, Ink Pool lived up to its reputation. The accumulated spiritual energy of heaven and earth for several decades was much stronger than the inheritance of that War God-Emperor expert before.
This trip to Ink Pavilion was indeed fruitful.
“Thanks, Boss!” Azure Fang and the others bowed to Billy.
“Billy, where are Casey and Azure Dragon?” Harleen looked around as they approached the courtyard square, not seeing the two.
“They’ve both broken through to God-Emperor. They’ve been practicing Bloodshadow Blade Technique intensively these days.” Billy replied.
“Boss, really?” Vermilion Bird and the others exclaimed.
“Of course.” Billy nodded.
“Casey and Azure Dragon are so powerful. They actually stepped into the realm of War God-Emperor directly!” Stout couldn’t help but comment.
“Boss, what about the vice sect master of Ink Pavilion?” Azure Fang looked around and asked.
“I let him go, gave him a way out.” Billy replied.
Three days ago, Billy had already released Len Quinn, keeping his promise to give the man an opportunity to leave. Of course, Billy had taken away most of his cultivation strength before letting him go, dropping him directly to the Battle God realm. With one arm severed, he was no longer a threat.
Soon, everyone walked out of the cave.
“Billy, Casey and Azure Dragon are over there.” Harleen said as they approached the courtyard.
Billy smiled slightly and led everyone towards the two practicing.
“Condense!” At this moment, Casey’s deep voice was heard.
In the next moment, as he wielded his battle knife, a phantom blade shape appeared above everyone’s heads, surrounded by thunder.
“Casey has formed his God-Emperor’s aura?” Stout and Judge exclaimed simultaneously.
“Not bad, faster than expected!” Billy smiled.
As Stout and Judge said, Casey had indeed formed his own God-Emperor’s aura. During this half-month, under Billy’s intense guidance and supervision, Casey did not disappoint Billy’s expectations.
“Casey, Azure Dragon, congrats!” A few minutes later, everyone arrived in front of the two.
“Not bad, all of you!” Casey sensed everyone’s cultivation roughly and expressed joy for everyone.
“Boss, after we leave here, how should we handle Ink Pool?” After a while of chatting, Casey looked at Billy and asked.
“Vermilion Bird, organize a group of Bloodshadow Guards and three thousand SHADOW guards to guard here!” After a brief thought, Billy instructed.
“When I have time next, I’ll come and study the formation on the Ink Pool, see if I can gain something from it!”
During this time, besides guiding Casey and Azure Dragon in practicing the Bloodshadow Blade Technique, Billy had also been studying the formation on the Ink Pool. A month had passed, and although he had gained some insights, he still hadn’t grasped the essence of this formation. His purpose in studying this formation was straightforward: he wanted to replicate it elsewhere.
“Understood!” Vermilion Bird nodded vigorously.
“Soul Chaser, make a call and bring a group of SHADOW brothers over. Move everything in the Treasure Cave to the city.” Billy continued, looking at Soul Chaser.
“Okay!” Soul Chaser nodded simultaneously.
“Alright, it’s been quite a while since we came out. Everyone, go back to your respective positions!” Billy then said.
“Understood!” Everyone responded in unison.
Just then, Billy’s phone rang, and he picked it up to find Bob Stokes on the line.
“Bob, what’s the matter?” Billy asked as he answered the call.
“Boss, something happened to Ian!” Bob Stokes’ voice sounded slightly anxious.
“What happened?!” Billy frowned.
“A group of people from Cerulean Abyss Institute came to the capital, claiming to avenge Ruthless Lordling. Ian had a conflict with them and got injured by them.” Bob Stokes explained after a pause. “I’ve been away from the capital these past two days, and I just returned today, only to hear about this!”
“Hmm?” A coldness emanated from Billy. After a slight pause, he continued, “Keep an eye on Cerulean Abyss Institute’s people. I’ll be there in the capital soon!”
“Alright.” Bob Stokes responded and hung up the phone.
“Boss, what happened?” As Billy put away his phone, Azure Dragon asked.
“Ian got hurt!” Billy then relayed Bob’ message.
“Damn! It’s people from Cerulean Abyss Institute again?!” Azure Dragon cursed.
“They’re really asking for death!” Casey and the others were equally furious.
“Boss, is Ian seriously injured?” Night Orchid’s face showed deep concern.
“Don’t worry too much, it shouldn’t be too serious.” Billy reassured her. After speaking, he looked at Harleen and said, “Wife, you and Felicia go back with Casey and Judge first. I’ll go to the capital.”
“Okay! Billy, you go quickly, don’t worry about me!” Harleen nodded.
“Boss, let’s go to the capital together and wipe out the people from Cerulean Abyss Institute!” Vermilion Bird suggested.
Billy shook his head. “Night Orchid and Stout will come with me. The rest of you go back to your posts!”
“After going back, arrange your tasks. After I handle Ian’s matter, we’ll go to Place of Darkness together!”
“Understood!” Casey and the others didn’t insist and responded in unison.
Everyone knew that the Fifth Elemental Jade might be in the Sanctum of Darkness. This was a big deal, and they had to give their all!
“Stout, you and Night Orchid go to the Treasure Cave and get some spirit fruits. Take them to the capital for Bob and Ian!” Billy continued, looking at Stout.
“Got it!” Stout and Night Orchid nodded before hurrying to the attic.
Half an hour later, Billy and the others boarded the helicopter and headed for the capital.