“Boss, you should go first, they…” Azure Dragon steadied his emotions and spoke again.
“Don’t waste words. The two of you focus on the one on the left,” Billy interrupted Azure Dragon. He couldn’t possibly leave his two brothers behind without considering their lives.
“Alright!” Azure Dragon didn’t insist further.
“Commander Gardner, I’ve heard of you for a long time,” at this moment, the three elderly men approached Billy, and the one in black robes spoke casually.
“Give me your name?” Billy squinted his eyes.
“A nameless small figure, no need to say more,” the black-robed man responded indifferently.
“You old guys have quite the nerve,” Azure Dragon said in a deep voice. “You think you can escape from the ancient city after laying hands on my boss?”
“Commander Gardner, you should know the purpose of us bringing you here!” The black-robed man ignored Azure Dragon and continued to speak to Billy.
“The role of the carrier of the national fortune is crucial. We, the Ancient Martial World, are bound to obtain it. Commander Gardner, you are the only variable, so we can only apologize to you!”
“However, we don’t want to take your life. As long as Commander Gardner voluntarily gives up cultivation or severs an arm, the three of you can avoid death tonight!”
“It’s pitiful that Glavale has the existence of parasites like you!” Billy responded calmly. “I assure you, no matter which force you come from, when the national fortune arrives, it will be the moment of destruction for parasites like you!”
“Commander Gardner, you overestimate yourself!” The black-robed man sneered. “Let’s not talk about whether you can live to see the day the national fortune arrives. Even if we step back and assume you succeed in attracting the national fortune, do you think that relying on the Ether Mountain lineage and the current imperial capital can change the situation?”
“If you really have such thoughts, it can only mean you’re too naive!”
“Is that so?” Billy’s voice turned cold.
“The world you currently understand is probably just the tip of the iceberg!” The elder continued. “Throughout history, Glavale has produced so-called talents like the Kirin every few hundred years. They, like you, want to serve the Capital Hall and subjugate the Ancient Martial Arts World. Unfortunately, not a single person has succeeded. Do you know why?”
“You geezer, are you trying to say that your Ancient Martial Arts World is so powerful that no one can shake it?” Azure Dragon snorted loudly.
“Commander Gardner, your biggest problem is that you made yourself a target before you fully matured!” The elder continued without paying attention to Azure Dragon. “Perhaps, in a few decades, when you truly grow up and enter the world, some things might indeed happen as you wish. Unfortunately, you are too eager. Right now, you not only have limited personal strength, but your understanding of the world and human nature is also too shallow.”
“In those Kirins before you, the reason for their failure was by no means just because their martial cultivation was too weak!”
“What are you trying to say?” Billy narrowed his eyes again.
“Human nature,” the elder replied calmly. “You may not be able to comprehend the meaning of these two words right now. If you can live another ten or eight years, maybe you will understand the meaning behind my words tonight!”
“You don’t deserve respects.” Azure Dragon furrowed his brows. “You make everything sound complicated. Do you think we are little kids?”
“Enough, Commander Gardner, I’ve said enough to you!” The black-robed elder still ignored Azure Dragon and stared at Billy. “Our patience is limited. You’d better make a decision quickly, whether to give up cultivation or sever an arm. The three of you can survive the night.”
“I advise you not to have any wishful thinking. You should be very clear that in front of a Sovereign Realm expert, even if you are extraordinary, you can’t have the slightest chance of winning!”
“Really? But I want to try!” Billy said as he pulled out the Bloodshadow Fury Blade. “Go ahead, I haven’t fought a real Sovereign Realm expert yet. Tonight is a good time to experience it!”
“If that’s what you wish, then so be it!” The black-robed elder replied. Then, he turned to his companions, “Take action, quickly end this; otherwise, Urban Woolery and the others will be here soon.”
“Understood!” The other two responded simultaneously.
Boom!
As the three spoke, three terrifying pressures soared into the sky, and the air around them seemed to be instantly sucked away. Azure Dragon, who was already struggling to breathe, felt even more difficulty.
“Kill!”
Despite this, he showed no fear. With a flick of his wrist, his battle knife in hand, after taking a deep breath, he charged towards the old man on the left.
“Azure Dragon, be careful!” Casey didn’t hesitate either. After taking a deep breath, he lifted his knife and followed suit.
“You know nothing!” The old man on the opposing side said in a deep voice, facing the attacks of the two.
In the next moment, a series of intense collisions echoed within the arena, and powerful shockwaves wreaked havoc in the empty space.
Although the opponent, an elderly War God-Emperor, had reached the peak cultivation a month ago, as Billy had mentioned, his cultivation hadn’t fully stabilized. Moreover, Casey and Azure Dragon were formidable challengers who could surpass their cultivation levels.
Especially Casey, with one foot stepping into the pinnacle realm, exerting his full power made it challenging for the elderly opponent to take them down quickly.
“Elder Hugh, take action, and let’s end this swiftly!” At this moment, the black-robed elder directed his gaze towards the other gray-robed elder.
With that, he dashed forward, hands conjuring several thunderous auras that struck towards Billy. The gray-robed elder didn’t hesitate either. After taking a few steps forward, violent gusts of wind roared out.
Facing the attacks of the two formidable opponents, Billy didn’t dare to be careless. Gripping the Bloodshadow Fury Blade, he slashed out several icy rays to meet the incoming threats. For a moment, a deafening sound reverberated in the air, and waves of energy surged, creating a stunning spectacle.
Bang!
After several rounds of combat, the black-robed elder delivered a powerful strike that broke through Billy’s defenses and struck his body. Billy slid back dozens of meters at an astonishing speed before stabilizing. There were faint traces of blood at the corner of his mouth, and his breath appeared slightly disordered.
“Not bad. You’re still standing after taking one of my strikes!” The black-robed elder spoke in a deep voice. “Come again!”
“Alright!” Billy narrowed his eyes, showing no hesitation. He immediately activated his War God-Emperor power.
Soon, a phantom blade shape appeared in mid-air. As Billy’s wrist turned, the phantom blade, infused with the power of thunder, slashed out.
“Interesting!” The gray-robed elder squinted his eyes. At the same time, he unleashed his trump card-a massive phantom palm that descended towards the phantom blade.
Simultaneously, the black-robed elder didn’t remain idle. A colossal phantom ancient beast appeared above his head.
Just as Billy executed the Bloodshadow Blade Technique, the beast roared and surged forward like a living creature, creating a tumultuous wave of destruction in its wake.
Boom!
The attacks of the three collided like three colossal mountains, creating a deafening roar. The resulting shockwave instantly flattened the area within a kilometer, thanks to their effort in moving the battle ring two to three kilometers away; otherwise, the impact would have been devastating.