“Huh? Ivy, are you coming to the capital too?” Bob Stokes and Night Orchid exclaimed simultaneously upon hearing Ivy Chandler’s words.
“Yes!” Ivy Chandler nodded with a smile. “Now, I can be with everyone more often.”
“Which department did that old man arrange for you?” Billy asked casually, a faint smile on his face.
Ivy Chandler’s move to the capital for a position wasn’t a surprise to Billy; he had expected it. With Bob Stokes and Ian Blade also present, she wouldn’t be left behind.
“Just arrived, so I don’t know the specific department yet.” Ivy responded. “I came with Uncle Adam, and he’ll let me know.”
“Uncle Adam is here too?” Billy raised an eyebrow.
“Yes, he’s handling matters in the hall.” Ivy nodded.
“Ivy, why are you seeking people from Cerulean Abyss Institute?” Bob Stokes asked.
“I heard that Ian was injured when I arrived in the capital. I originally wanted to check with you and Night Orchid, but found out you both were not here. After inquiring on my own, I learned it was the work of Cerulean Abyss Institute. I initially planned to check on Ian’s condition, but the royal physician said the injuries weren’t severe. And, I was concerned that Cerulean Abyss Institute’s people might escape, so I came to find them first.”
After finishing, she looked at Billy and asked, “Billy, how is Ian now?”
“He’s fine, Stout is treating him, and he should recover soon,” Billy replied with a smile, walking towards Mandy Brewer and her group.
“Greetings, Commander Gardner!” Facing Billy and the others, Joel Greenwood, the arrogant first son of the Greenwood family, bowed.
In just over a month, Commander Gardner had broken through from a half-step War God-Emperor to a Tier-two War God-Emperor. Witnessing it was unbelievable.
In just one month, breaking through three levels, and not just any levels, but three levels within the War God-Emperor realm. It should be noted that any formidable War God-Emperors found it nearly impossible to advance a single level after reaching the God-Emperor realm. Yet, Commander Gardner effortlessly shattered three consecutive levels, outshining the rest.
“You’re King of the West?” Mandy Brewer stared at Billy with an icy gaze
“You’re doomed. You dared to kill the third elder of Cerulean Abyss Institute. This time, no one can save you!”
Though she appeared composed, turmoil raged within her. She came to the capital partly to challenge King of the West, making him submit in front of everyone. Before coming, she had investigated King of the West’s skills, knowing that at the half-step War God-Emperor level, he could defeat opponents like Ruthless Lordling, who was a Tier-one War God-Emperor.
This information surprised her slightly but didn’t make her fear. Her cultivation was half a level higher than Ruthless Lordling, and she had her greatest reliance-Cyan Dome Sword.
She believed that even if King of the West was formidable, he couldn’t withstand the Cyan Dome Sword technique. So, she deliberately provoked Ian Blade, causing him harm to lure King of the West to the capital. Now, she found herself unable to surpass Ivy Chandler, let alone defeat King of the West, who effortlessly defeated three elders at the Emperor’s culmination level. Thinking this, she suddenly felt like a complete clown.
“Was Ian Blade injured by someone you sent?” Billy asked Mandy Brewer, cutting to the chase. “Given that you haven’t ordered Ian’s death, I’ll give you two options. First, since you brought me to the capital for a challenge, I’ll accommodate you. Let’s have a fair fight here, life and death as fate decides.”
“Second, cut off one of your arms and leave the capital immediately. Never set foot here again.”
“You…” Mandy Brewer’s face turned pale.
“My patience is limited. You have one minute to decide,” Billy interrupted.
“Boss!” Just then, Bob Stokes, who had just finished a call, approached Billy.
“Got news that one of Cerulean Abyss Institute’s vice deans went to the war department, probably to negotiate with Donald.”
Billy squinted. “Do you know the specifics?”
“Not clear for now.” Bob Stokes shook his head.
“Has my uncle arrived in the capital?” Mandy Brewer’s eyes brightened after hearing Bob Stokes. “I advise you to release me now. Otherwise, if anything happens to me here, my uncle will not spare you!” Knowing her uncle was in the capital boosted her confidence.
“You’re naive.” Billy looked at her and spoke coldly. “Even if your uncle is here or the entire Cerulean Abyss Institute has arrived, no one can change your fate. Enough talk. Since you won’t act, let me help you.”
With those words, Billy walked a few steps, raised his hand, and slashed.
“You…” Mandy Brewer never expected Billy to act so decisively, her pupils constricting.
“Miss, be careful!” the tall woman and the others shouted simultaneously. They wanted to step forward to help, but considering King of the West’s terrifying power, everyone displayed a wary expression, not daring to take a step forward.
Just then, a blade flashed from Mandy Brewer’s shoulder. Her arm and the Cyan Dome Sword fell to the ground simultaneously, blood spurting out.
“Ah…” Mandy Brewer let out a hysterical scream, retreating several steps with an expression of endless anger.
“Miss!” the tall woman and another woman quickly approached.
“Get out of my way!” Mandy Brewer shouted angrily after a brief pause, using her true energy to stop the bleeding. She glared fiercely at Billy, grinding her teeth.
“You dared to sever my arm, I’ll make you pay a hundredfold, a thousandfold another day…”
“Alright!” Billy spoke indifferently. “But next time won’t be as simple as severing an arm.”
“Wait for me, we will meet again soon!” Mandy Brewer said, picking up her severed arm and rushing towards the door.
“Miss, your sword.” the tall woman picked up the Cyan Dome Sword from the ground and followed her.
The other woman and two Cerulean Abyss Institute apprentices exchanged glances, then quickly ran out. After witnessing this scene, Joel Greenwood shivered again, subconsciously moving toward the gate of the estate.
“Did I let you go?” Billy’s voice was cold.
“Commander Gardner, this has nothing to do with me. I just provided them a place to stay…” Joel swallowed and responded.
If, until today, he harbored hatred toward Billy, now it was completely replaced by fear. Encountering a genius like King of the West, he had no thoughts of opposing him anymore.
“You also have two choices!” Billy interrupted him.
“W-what do you mean?” Joel Greenwood was slightly stunned.
“Die! Or submit!” Billy said calmly.