More than an hour later, after everyone tended to their injuries, they followed Blade Lord to the Blade Sect’s assembly hall.
Blade Lord first expressed gratitude to Master Currey and others from before. Many of them had injuries, but fortunately, no one was killed.
“Commander Gardner, thanks a lot. This time, it’s all thanks to you!” Blade Lord then turned to Billy and spoke.
“Blade Lord, it’s not a big deal. This whole thing started because of me,” Billy responded. “I should apologize to you.”
“Commander Gardner, you’re being too modest,” Blade Lord chuckled.
“In the martial arts world, several superpowers have ambitious plans. Even without your involvement, they would have come knocking sooner or later.”
“That’s another matter,” Billy replied with a faint smile Afterward, pointing at Casey and the others, Billy introduced them to Blade Lord.
“Blade Lord, let me introduce you. These are my trusted fellows.”
He first introduced Casey, Azure Dragon, and Stout to Blade Lord.
“Hello, Blade Lord!” the three greeted simultaneously.
“Haha, indeed, talents among men, just like Commander Gardner.” Blade Lord laughed and then turned to Stout.
“Stout, how’s your grandpa? Everything going well?”
“Blade Lord, you know my grandpa?” Stout was slightly surprised.
“Haha, of course!” Blade Lord laughed again. “Calculating the time, it’s been almost five or six years since I last saw him!”
“He’s doing well, eating and sleeping soundly, without any troubles,” Stout responded casually.
“Is that so? That’s good to hear!” Blade Lord raised his teacup and took a sip. “I heard he closed up for almost two years. Has he come out now?”
“He just came out last month!” Stout nodded.
“Is that right?” Blade Lord lifted his teacup again. “Then he should have smoothly reached the Sovereign Realm this time.”
In the path of martial arts, above War God-Emperor was the Sovereign Realm, which was a completely new martial realm, something countless martial practitioners dared not even think about. Sovereign-realm experts were truly extraordinary individuals. One typical symbol of a superpower in the martial world was having a Sovereign-realm expert in the sect.
The Sovereign Realm was divided into nine classes, from the first grade Sovereign to the ninth grade Sovereign, with the first grade being the weakest and the ninth grade the strongest.
From War God-Emperor to Sovereign, there was a vast gap in between.
Most experts at the peak of the War God-Emperor realm spent their entire lives unable to break through to the Sovereign Realm. It wasn’t due to inadequate cultivation or scarce resources; it was a matter of talent. Those who successfully broke through to the Sovereign Realm were all martial prodigies with extraordinary talent. This was why Billy was so excited when he learned about the spring in Heartbreak Valley, capable of enhancing a person’s martial talent. His expectations for his fellows went beyond just reaching the War God-Emperor realm; the goal was the Sovereign Realm.
“Uh…” Stout scratched his head. “I don’t know about that. I haven’t called home in almost two months.”
“Haha, being with Commander Gardner, you’re enjoying yourself too much,” Blade Lord remarked as he put down his teacup.
“From what I know about your grandfather, there’s a high chance he made a breakthrough this time. Among us old folks, he’s the most likely to be the first to step into the Sovereign Realm!”
“Really? I’ll call and ask one of these days!” Stout replied.
“Blade Lord, let me introduce one more person. She is…” At this point, Billy pointed at Night Orchid.
“Haha, no need for introductions,” Blade Lord chuckled.
“If I guessed right, this should be the girl that Ian mentioned, his crush, the Provincial Governor of SHADOW, Night Orchid, right?”
Ian was choked by saliva.
“Blade Lord, pressure to meet you!” Night Orchid’s face blushed slightly as she stood up and bowed to Blade Lord. Then she bowed to Ronald Blade and his sister.
“Haha, Night Orchid, don’t be so formal. Please sit down!” Blade Lord laughed and gestured with his hand. “Ian is quite lucky to have such an excellent girl!”
He had guessed Night Orchid’s identity at first sight in the front courtyard square, and his first impression of Night Orchid was quite good.
“Thank you for your kind words!” Night Orchid blushed again and subconsciously glanced at Ian.
“Night Orchid, Ian is not good with words, like a block of wood. You’ll have to bear with him,” at this moment, Celeste Blade said with a smile.
She also had a good impression of Night Orchid, both in terms of appearance and temperament, making her genuinely happy for Ian.
“Haha, yes, Ian, this stinky kid, can’t say a word for half a day. Night Orchid has suffered,” Ronald laughed as well.
“You flatter me.” Night Orchid responded with a smile.
“Haha, Orchid and Ian, one cold and one hot, a perfect match!” Casey laughed loudly.
Seeing the reactions of Blade Lord’s family, he naturally felt happy for Night Orchid and Ian.
After chatting for a while, a middle-aged woman with an elegant demeanor and a beautiful appearance walked in with a joyful expression. The person who came was Ian’s mother, Muriel Blade.
“Mom!” Ian walked quickly towards her.
“Go aside, not looking for you!” Muriel waved her hand.
Then, after greeting Blade Lord and smilingly looking at Billy, she spoke with affection, “Billy, it’s been several years since I last saw you. You don’t come back often to see me!”
“Auntie Muriel, it’s my fault!” Billy smiled and stood up to greet her. During the time he stayed in the Blade Sect a few years ago, Muriel was even more affectionate toward him than Ian.
“Don’t get up. Sit down and let me have a good look at you!” Muriel smiled and responded.
“Haha, Auntie, you don’t need to worry about me. Let me introduce someone to you.” Billy laughed and said.
“No need for introductions; I know who it is!” Muriel smiled again and turned to Night Orchid.
“Night Orchid, has that stinky kid Ian made you suffer? If he did, you tell me. I’ll see how I can deal with him!”
Ian’s mouth twitched again.
“Hello, Mrs Blade!” Night Orchid smiled and bowed to her.
“Billy, you’ve really done a great favor for Ian! I’ve been worried about how he would find a wife for the rest of his life!”
Muriel glanced at Night Orchid, her eyes full of satisfaction.
“Auntie Muriel, you’re quite fast. Orchid has become Ian’s wife?” Stout said with a teasing tone.
“Of course! It’s settled!” Muriel responded decisively.