“Dear, are these people from the Imperial City of Xidengia?” Before Billy could respond, Harleen asked.
“Yes!” Billy nodded, a wave of killing intent emanating from him.
Billy had anticipated this long before he ordered Fabian Mills and The Lord of Heaven’s Authority to deal with the Yade family. With the Yade family’s position in Xidengia and the influence of their young miss in the Imperial Palace, they wouldn’t let things go so easily. Even if they didn’t have direct evidence that it was the work of Glavale, they would take action. Because everyone knew that no one else would dare to do such a thing except for people from Glavale. Moreover, today at the competition, except for those who forfeited, everyone from Xidengia was killed. This was a clear sign that Glavale didn’t take their country seriously on Xidengia’s territory. If they let the people from Glavale leave like this, Xidengia wouldn’t be able to hold its head up internationally in the future. So, they would definitely make a move before Billy and the others left.
“Darn it, I knew Xidengia wouldn’t let us leave so easily. Let’s fight them!” one of the participants shouted loudly.
“Let’s fight!” many others shouted in unison, eager for the challenge.
“All those below the Sovereign Realm, stay in the hotel!” Billy’s voice echoed throughout the lobby.
“Lord Dragon, let us join the battle. We came all the way to Xidengia; we can’t just stand by!” another participant responded loudly.
“We understand your intentions, but the opponents are all experts above the Sovereign Realm. Don’t sacrifice yourselves needlessly!” Harleen spoke to everyone.
“We’re not afraid!” another participant replied.
“Glavale has suffered for a hundred years because of Xidengia. We will make them pay for their sins with their own blood!”
“You’re no match for them. Even if you go, you won’t be able to help!” Ivy spoke at the same time. “Stay here and protect yourselves. That in itself is the biggest help!”
“But…” the participant spoke up again.
“A few days ago, when we set off from the capital, I made a promise to Emperor Greenleaf!” Billy looked at everyone and spoke loudly. “This time, I will bring back as many people as I brought with me. Not one less! So, you can’t let me break my promise to the Emperor!”
“Alright then!” the participant nodded. “Lord Dragon, take care of yourselves!”
“Don’t worry, Xidengia can’t do anything to Glavale!” Billy said, then turned and walked towards the door.
Casey, Harleen, and the others followed closely behind, with Opal Fraley, Ernest Shepherd, and the rest naturally among them. Soon, a group of over twenty people arrived at the square outside the hotel’s main entrance. Immediately, forty to fifty figures emerged from the shadows, all dressed in black robes, exuding a chilling aura. Without exception, all of them had cultivation levels above the Sovereign Realm.
Among them, the two with the highest cultivation levels were already Ninth-rank Sovereign, and there were also several Eighth-and-Seventh-rank experts.
Although Xidengia’s national strength was not weak, it wasn’t easy to send out so many experts above the Sovereign Realm all at once. It seemed that they were determined to take down Billy and the others.
“During that competition a hundred years ago, didn’t you people from Xidengia and Northfortia do the same thing, trapping Glavale’s compatriots in the hotel?” Billy scanned the crowd of opponents and calmly spoke.
“Commander Gardner, you’re known for your bloodshed and disregard for human life. Today, we will do justice and take your life!” the voice of an old man rang out.
“You old fool!” Azure Dragon retorted. “You bunch of despicable scum are the ones that heaven needs to clean up the most!”
“How dare you speak to the Lord like that! You’re asking for death!” another man from the opposing side snorted coldly and swung his sword.
“Ignorant!” Azure Dragon snorted coldly as he clashed his sword against his opponent’s.
Both of them took several steps back, their moves evenly matched.
“Seems like you’ve got some skills, no wonder you’re so arrogant!” the man spoke with a deep voice. “Let me see if you can handle another strike!”
“Stop!” the leader of the opposing group spoke up, halting the fight. He then turned to Billy and said, “Commander Gardner, if you don’t want your companions to suffer unjustly, I suggest you take matters into your own hands. As long as you take your own life as an apology, I may consider sparing the others from Glavale!”
“Your ruler is quite audacious!” Opal Fraley remarked, looking at the leader. “He sent two old geezers like you out of the palace, isn’t he worried about losing his own head?”
The leading elder’s pupils slightly contracted. “Do you know me?”
“Two toothless old immortals like you, if I were you, I wouldn’t come out and embarrass myself!” Opal spoke again. “What kind of person am I? Haven’t seen me in two years, have you forgotten who I am?”
“A little girl like you, spouting such nonsense. It seems you’re tired of living!” the man who had clashed swords with Azure Dragon spoke up again.
“In your next life, remember to have some manners. Don’t interrupt when others are speaking!” Opal replied, casually flipping her wrist. Immediately, a gust of wind shot out like a sword, carrying a whistling sound.
“Be careful!” another elderly man standing next to the man warned, raising his palm to block the attack. However, as a Sixth-rank Sovereign, he couldn’t possibly withstand Opal’s attack.
After tearing through the man’s defense, the gust of wind pierced through his heart.
“You… you…” The man hadn’t fully realized what had happened before he fell to the ground lifelessly. A fist-sized hole appeared in his chest, blood gushing out.
“Damn it, you actually killed him?” the leader of the opposing group angrily shouted.
“You better consider whether you can survive today!” Opal coldly snorted. “If you don’t remember, let me remind you! Do you remember what happened two years ago? You old immortals went to a place you shouldn’t have gone, and almost didn’t make it back!”
“Hmm?! It’s you?!”
The leader and another Ninth-rank Sovereign exclaimed in surprise, their eyes filled with deep fear.
“Remembered?” Opal smirked coldly.
“Are you… Are you the one from the Floating Cloud Peak on Ether Mountain, Fairy Opal?”
“Glad you remember me.” Opal glanced at them and continued, “Two years ago, I spared your lives. I warned you then, not to come out and cause trouble again, but it seems you didn’t take my words to heart! Today, knowing that you’re going after Glavale, you still took the mission. You two, quite impressive!”
“We’re sorry, we didn’t know that you’re also in Xidengia. If we had even a fraction of the courage, we wouldn’t have come.” The other Ninth-rank Sovereign said, shivering. He then bowed to Opal and said, “Please, Fairy Opal, calm down. We will leave with our people immediately!”