Upon hearing the voice of the SHADOW brothers, Billy and the others looked towards a group of people standing several tens of meters outside the security line. Leading the group was an elderly man in a black robe, with a youthful appearance and sharp eyes, exuding no aura whatsoever. Behind him were two other gray-robed elders, also with white hair but full of vitality. Following them were eight men and women ranging in age from thirty to forty, all dressed in Daoist robes. Their auras indicated that each of them had cultivation levels at or above the late Emperor Realm. These people were clearly part of the various groups that Billy had previously detected.
“How dare you speak to Grand Elder like that!” A long-haired man from the other side stepped forward a few steps and spoke sternly to the SHADOW brothers.
“I’ll say it again, this is the Sacred Altar, and unauthorized personnel should leave immediately, or face the consequences!” The SHADOW guard showed no signs of fear.
“I see you’re looking for death!” The long-haired man spoke again, his palm ready to strike at the SHADOW brothers.
“Stop!” A black-robed man named Wesley Strickland intervened.
“Grand Elder, he dared to disrespect you. Let me teach him a lesson…” The long-haired man hesitated for a moment before speaking.
“Step back!” Wesley Strickland interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
“Understood!” The long-haired man hesitated for another moment before stepping back.
“Let them come in!” Urban Woolery called out to the SHADOW brothers.
“Yes, Minister!” The SHADOW brothers responded and made way for them.
“Minister Woolery, do you know him?” Billy asked Urban Woolery.
Urban Woolery nodded slightly before introducing, “The leader is no small figure, he’s Wesley Strickland, the Grand Elder of the Wind & Cloud Holy Sect!”
Upon hearing the name Wind and Cloud Holy Sect, both Billy and Casey’s pupils contracted simultaneously.
They had heard of the Wind & Cloud Holy Sect. Ranked second in the ancient martial world, its overall strength was no weaker than that of the Ether Mountain lineage. It was said that even the tenth-ranked elder in their elder council had reached the cultivation level of a Third-rank Sovereign.
“I didn’t expect this old guy to show up too!” Urban Woolery’s face showed a hint of seriousness.
“Minister Woolery, can you tell what cultivation level this old man is?” Black Tortoise asked from the side.
“Can’t tell!” Urban Woolery shook his head. “But I estimate he’s not below me. Even if there’s a slight gap, it won’t be much!”
“Damn! So powerful?” Black Tortoise couldn’t help but gasp, and there was a hint of surprise on the faces of Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and the others.
Truly deserving of being the second-ranked super sect!
“Wesley Strickland from Wind & Cloud Holy Sect, greetings, Minister Woolery!” Wesley Strickland led the group and walked over, bowing slightly to Urban Woolery.
“Wesley Strickland, didn’t you say you would never leave your Sect? Why did you come here today?” Urban Woolery looked at him coldly and spoke.
“Forgive me for the inconvenience,” Wesley Strickland smiled.
“These juniors in my sect were clamoring to witness the arrival of Commander Gardner, the millennium genius who brings national fortune. I couldn’t resist them, so I had to bring them here.”
“You guys must be really bored.” Urban Woolery glanced at them. “Alright, if there’s nothing else, hurry up and leave. You’re not welcome here!”
“Minister Woolery, isn’t it customary to treat guests with hospitality?” The long-haired man from earlier spoke up again.
“Who asked you to butt in? You have no say here!” Casey looked at the man and spoke coldly.
“What did you say?” The long-haired man frowned, pointing at Casey. “Say that again if you dare!”
“Idiot!” Azure Dragon retorted. “Just not calling you trash is already showing you respect! If you don’t shut up, you won’t be going back today!”
“You’re all looking for death!” The long-haired man shouted in anger, raising his hand to attack.
“Stop!” Wesley Strickland coldly rebuked.
“Grand Elder, they…” the long-haired man began to respond.
“Do you not understand what I’m saying?” Wesley Strickland glanced at him, his coldness permeating the air.
“Y-Yes, Grand Elder!” The man with long hair trembled and stepped back.
“Alright, stop with the theatrics!” Urban Woolery looked at Wesley Strickland and continued, “I don’t have time to play games with you. If you have something to say, say it, if not, leave immediately!”
“After all these years, Minister Woolery is still so impatient!” Wesley Strickland sneered coldly.
After a brief moment, he looked at Urban and continued, “Since you’re in such a hurry, I’ll speak frankly!”
“Cut the crap!” Urban Woolery clearly didn’t like him.
“I want to make a deal with you!” Wesley ignored Urban’s words.
“If it’s about the role of the Five Elements Channel Opener, then get lost!” Urban glanced at him. “We’re not interested in making any deals with you!”
With his intelligence, he could easily figure out their intentions.
“Minister Woolery, don’t you want to hear our conditions? Perhaps after you hear them…” Wesley Strickland continued speaking.
“Not interested!” Urban Woolery interrupted him directly.
“Minister Woolery, it’s wise to leave room for reconciliation. We may meet again in the future, so don’t go too far, or…” Another gray-robed elder spoke, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
“Are you trying to threaten us?” Donald spoke coldly from the side. “I advise you to leave before we get angry, or don’t blame us for being impolite!”
“Minister Woolery, please let me finish speaking!” Wesley Strickland glanced at Donald before turning back to Urban Woolery.
“As long as the capital city is willing to give up one role of the Five Elements Channel Opener, our martial world promises to send a Third-rank Sovereign powerhouse to the Polar Snow Domain!”
“If the capital city is willing to give up four roles of the opener, we promise to send a Fourth-rank Sovereign and three Third-rank Sovereign experts to the Polar Snow Domain.”
“And if the capital city is willing to give up all eight roles, we can send four Fourth-rank Sovereign experts!”
“Quite a costly offer!” Azure Dragon couldn’t help but curse from the side. Casey and the others also showed surprise on their faces.
Whether it was a Third-rank Sovereign or a Fourth-rank Sovereign, they were considered top-notch, unparalleled powerhouses. Even in the Polar Snow Domain, they would be considered top figures.
“Minister Woolery, what do you think? This should show our sincerity, right?” Wesley Strickland continued looking at Urban Woolery.
Before Urban could respond, a majestic and solemn voice echoed throughout the Kun Lun Mountains.
“The safety of Glavale is not your concern, vermin. Stay away from the Sacred Altar, or die!”
The voice was extremely loud, filled with an irresistible authority! Upon hearing this voice, most of the people present showed respect and a deep sense of awe in their eyes.
The identity of the speaker was self-evident!
The Sovereign of Glavale had arrived.