However, their reactions were still a beat slow. Before they could take two or three steps, a powerful shockwave lifted them into the air. Suspended in mid-air, they both sprayed arcs of blood, heavily crashing down a hundred meters away, tumbling several somersaults before coming to a stop.
The two struggled to lift their heads, looking at two elders walking over not far away. Their mouths opened but no sound came out, and their legs gave out.
“Elder Guzman, Elder Donald!” Casey and Azure Dragon looked over, and the newcomers were none other than the elders of the War Department, Milo Guzman and Amir Donald.
“How is Commander Gardner?” Milo and Donald quickly approached and asked with a worried expression on their faces.
They had set out from the state guesthouse to the SHADOW base to discuss matters with Billy. Just halfway there, they sensed a powerful martial aura. With their cultivation, they immediately judged it to be the aura of a sovereign realm expert. Without hesitation, they followed the aura and arrived promptly. However, they were still a step too late.
“Boss suffered a backlash from forbidden techniques, and the injury is severe!” Casey took a deep breath and responded.
“Elder Guzman, Elder Donald…” At this moment, Billy opened his eyes and looked at the two. His aura was still weak.
“Commander Gardner, don’t move, let me check!” Milo solemnly sat down behind Billy.
Then, two streams of Chi that represented Yin and Yang flowed into Billy’s body.
After about half an hour, Milo stood up, and Billy did the same.
“Thank you, Elder Guzman!” Billy turned around and bowed slightly to Milo. At this point, he was in better condition than before, with a more stable aura and some color returning to his face. However, the injuries were evidently not easy to heal.
“Commander Gardner, your injuries are severe, and it will be challenging to recover in a short time. Avoid using your full strength in battles for some time!” Milo’s expression was serious.
“Elder Guzman, does that mean boss can’t continue to participate in the competition?” Azure Dragon instinctively asked.
“Rest for another two days. Dealing with opponents who hadn’t reached his realm should not be a problem, but if he encounters someone above the War God-Emperor perfection realm, it might be difficult…” Milo took a deep breath before responding.
“These bastards in the ancient martial world, this is what they want!” Azure Dragon gritted his teeth.
“Commander Gardner, how about skipping the next matches? Your current condition is not suitable for the competition. The main goal of those major sects is you!” Second Elder, Donald, suggested.
“I appreciate your concern, Elder Donald, but I’m fine!” Billy smiled faintly and waved his hand.
“Commander Gardner, he’s right. With your current condition, you’d better not continue in the competition. You are the target of those super sects.” Milo continued.
“This time, the ancient martial world will surely send talents above the half-step sovereign realm. In your present condition, it would be very difficult if you run into them.” He added.
“I’ll go back and discuss with the Prime Minister. We might tear our faces with the ancient martial arts world and directly designate you as the national representative!”
“I’m really fine. These injuries are nothing!” Billy smiled again. Then he pointed to the two old men lying not far away on the ground and asked Milo, “Elder Guzman, do you know which sect they belong to?”
“I don’t recognize them!” Milo shook his head. “They dared to make a move at this time, the people they sent must be old things in their sect, who haven’t shown up for decades or even a hundred years. They won’t leave any evidence for us to catch.”
“I understand,” Billy nodded. He already had a guess.
If the identities of the three were exposed, the people sent by the other sect would have no chance of leaving the Ancient City.
“Boss, I’ll go back to see if those who attacked Inspector Hammond are still there!” Casey pointed to the nearby manor.
“No need to go. They’ve already run away!” Billy shook his head in response.
When he used the Five Elements Secret Art, he noticed several figures rushing out of the manor gate.
“Commander Gardner, go back and heal. I’ll handle this matter!” Donald looked at Billy and said, “I will give you an explanation!”
“It’s okay. Don’t worry about it for now. Let’s discuss everything after the competition!” Billy smiled and replied.
After a few more words, the three of them bid farewell and left.
About half an hour later, the three returned to the SHADOW base.
“Boss!”
When they arrived at the conference hall, Bob and others stood up and greeted.
“Billy, are you injured?!” Ivy immediately noticed that something was wrong with Billy’s condition and asked with a furrowed brow.
Bob and the others exclaimed in surprise.
“Just a minor injury, no big deal!” Billy smiled lightly.
“Casey, what happened?” Night Orchid looked at Casey and asked.
“Those people attacked Wally Hammond earlier to lure boss out. They arranged a sovereign realm expert at the destination to ambush boss!” Casey then briefly described the incident.
“These scum from the ancient martial arts world deserve to be cut into a thousand pieces!” Judge roared.
The others had angry expressions on their faces as well.
“Boss, let me check!” Stout walked quickly to Billy’s side.
“I’ll do it!” Ivy said with concern, “Billy, you used Five Elements Secret Art in your injured state, causing damage to your meridians. You hurt really bad.”
After saying that, she looked at Billy and continued, “Let’s go to the medical room. I’ll use the Nine Needles of Secret Essences to help you.”
“I really am fine.” Billy responded.
“No, we must go now!” Ivy unusually used this firm tone to speak to Billy.
“Boss, let Ivy take a look. Otherwise, everyone won’t be at ease.” Night Orchid and Frostblade both looked at Billy and said.
“Okay, fine!” Billy smiled and agreed.
Then the two turned and walked out of the hall.
“Tsk tsk, I guess only Ivy dares to speak to boss in this tone!” Watching their backs, Bob clicked his tongue.
“Bob, when you earn Miss Frazier’s affection in the future, she can also control you.” Stout added with a well-timed comment.
Night Orchid and Frostblade smiled at the same time.
“Stout, is your lifelong wish to see Ivy and boss together?” Night Orchid looked at Stout and asked with a smile.
“This is not only my wish but also the wish of Casey and the others!” Stout replied loudly. “If you don’t believe it, you can ask Casey and the others.”
Casey and the others were all choked and quickly turned their heads to the side, avoiding eye contact.