“It’s nothing.” The woman waved her hand. Then, she looked at Billy, sizing him up. “Are you King of the West, Commander Gardner from Glavale?”
“Exactly.” Billy faintly smiled, simultaneously giving a slight bow. “Many thanks for your assistance.”
This bow wasn’t just for today’s events; it was also gratitude for saving White Tiger and others the last time. Without her intervention then, White Tiger, Rakshasa, and their comrades might not have survived.
“Commander Gardner, no need to be polite, it’s a trivial matter.” The woman waved her hand again. “I’ve heard about you, the millennium genius of Glavale. Today, seeing you in person, it’s well-deserved.”
“At your young age, possessing such skills and courage, Glavale is indeed fortunate.” She continued. “Heaven has favored Glavale.”
“You flatter me.” Billy smiled faintly.
“Why do I feel like I’ve seen you somewhere before?” The woman continued to gaze at Billy. “You seem quite familiar. I think you resemble someone I knew before.”
“Oh?” Billy was slightly surprised. “I wonder who that person is.”
“Let it be. Those are matters from the past, and he passed away over a decade ago. No need to bring it up.” The woman said, her tone carrying a touch of melancholy. After a brief pause, she continued, “Sanctum of Darkness has a few branch halls. Since you’ve already wiped out their headquarters, there’s no need to spare the branch sanctums. Remove the roots to prevent future troubles.”
“Understood.” Billy nodded slightly. From the beginning, he had no intention of letting those branch sanctums go. His purpose in coming to Place of Darkness, besides obtaining that Five Elements Jade Pendant, was to erase Sanctum of Darkness entirely from this world.
“May I ask how to address you? Are you also from the Guardians?” White Tiger asked the woman.
“I am not from the Guardians, nor do I associate with those people.” The woman responded indifferently. “As for who I am, now is not the time to reveal. If fate allows, we may meet again, and I will disclose it then.”
“May I ask, if there’s more to Place of Darkness than what we’ve seen?” Casey inquired.
“Place of Darkness is just a small and trivial place. What you’ve encountered is essentially everything.” The woman replied. After a brief pause, she added, “However, this world is far more complex than what you’ve seen. For example, in the realm of martial arts, the strongest you’ve encountered should be at the War God-Emperor level. But that is far from the end of the martial path.”
“There are many other things you’ll come to know in the future.” With that said, she turned to Billy and spoke, “Commander Gardner, you have heavy responsibilities ahead. Take care of yourself. Farewell, until we meet again.”
“Thank you once again for your help.” Billy responded.
“Farewell.” The woman waved her slender wrist, and her figure swiftly disappeared towards the entrance, her speed leaving everyone astonished.
“The prowess of this expert probably exceeds the God-Emperor Realm.” Ivy Chandler, looking towards the gate, couldn’t help but sigh.
“Ivy, have you heard of any other places similar to Place of Darkness in the world?” Azure Dragon asked her.
“No,” Ivy Chandler shook her head, then turned to Billy. “Billy, has the old man mentioned anything like this?”
“No,” Billy also shook his head. “Maybe he doesn’t know, or perhaps he thinks it’s not the right time to tell us.”
“I believe the old man must know!” Ivy pouted her small mouth. “Next time I return to Ether Mountain amd make sure to ask him!”
“That sounds good.” Billy laughed. Afterward, he looked at White Tiger and instructed, “White Tiger, have our people thoroughly search this estate, inside and out. See if there are any treasures.”
“Yes!” White Tiger nodded and gestured for the others to start the search.
An hour later, Rakshasa Hall’s members had moved all sorts of treasures to the square in front of the manor, forming a mountainous pile. Sanctum of Darkness, residing in Place of Darkness for hundreds of years, had indeed accumulated considerable wealth, not inferior to the Ink Pavilion.
In addition to a vast amount of gold and silver treasures, there were various cold weapons and precious medicinal herbs.
“Have them transport everything back to Rakshasa Hall!” Billy instructed White Tiger.
“Okay!” White Tiger nodded and directed the others.
“Rakshasa, instruct our people near the remaining Sanctum of Darkness branches to keep a close eye on them.” Billy said to Rakshasa.
He had already instructed her before to have members stationed around Sanctum of Darkness and the eight nearby branches to monitor their movements.
“Yes, Commander!” Rakshasa nodded and dialed a number.
“Boss, where are we going next?” Stout eagerly approached Billy and asked.
“Everyone has injuries, let’s return to Rakshasa Hall and recuperate for a day.” Billy responded.
“These injuries are nothing serious. How about we seize the opportunity to eliminate those eight branches in one go?” Stout shook his head and continued.
“Those eight branches belong to several countries in the West. If they learn that Sanctum of Darkness headquarters has been wiped out, they might send reinforcements from their countries. By then…”
“Stout, Boss is waiting for their reinforcements.” Casey interrupted Stout with a faint smile.
“What does it mean?” Stout was slightly puzzled.
“Don’t forget, not too long ago, these countries set up a deadly trap for Boss in Aquilandia! That matter won’t just be left alone.” Casey explained with a smile. “And now, even if we kill all the people in these branches, it won’t matter to their home countries. So, isn’t it better to wait until they send more formidable reinforcements?”
“Ah?” Stout finally realized and looked at Billy, smacking his lips. “Boss, you really hold grud…!”
Before he finished speaking, Ivy raised her hand and slapped the back of his head. “Shut up!”
“I’m stating the facts!” Stout rubbed the back of his head.
“Let’s go back!” Billy waved his hand.
As Casey mentioned, he indeed wanted to give those countries some time, allowing them to send reinforcements from their homeland to Place of Darkness.
Over two hours later, the group returned to the Rakshasa Hall headquarters.
In this battle, besides Billy and others suffering injuries, James Harper’s hundred Bloodshadow Guards were also quite injured. Theodore Ford’s four vice commanders leading two thousand brothers barely suffered any injuries. They only surrounded the four entrances of the manor, not encountering powerful opponents.
“Stout, check the injuries of the Bloodshadow Guards!” Upon entering the headquarters courtyard, Billy instructed Stout.
“Got it!” Stout nodded and led James Harper and the hundred Bloodshadow Guards towards the medical building.
“Ivy, how are your injuries?” Billy then looked at her.
“I’m fine. I’ve already recovered on the way back just now.” Ivy smiled lightly and continued, “Your injuries are severe, let me take a look!”
“My injuries are manageable, I can handle it myself. Ivy, help Azure Dragon and the others.” Billy responded.
“Alright.” Ivy didn’t insist further. She knew Billy’s body was different from ordinary people. Unless it was a severe injury affecting meridians or Dantian, he could easily recover.
After speaking, she turned around to treat Azure Dragon and the others.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was noon the next day. Billy’s injuries had healed after a night of recuperation, and Azure Dragon and the others were fully recovered under the treatment of Ivy Chandler and her younger brother.
After having lunch, everyone gathered in the conference hall.
“Boss, the Lord of the Second Branch of Sanctum of Darkness, along with several vice leaders, has come to seek an audience!”
Shortly after everyone had settled, Rakshasa walked in from the entrance.