“You should be well aware that with the strength of your stronghold, you won’t be able to withstand us…” the old man continued.
“Ignorant!” Casey interrupted him directly. “I can responsibly tell you that your stronghold will soon change hands!”
“Of course, you won’t live to see that day!”
“Arrogant!” The old man snorted coldly and charged at Casey again. “You better think about whether you can survive today!”
“Idiot!” Casey responded in a low voice. “Enough wasting time with you, I’ll send you on your way!” He had no intention of dragging this out any longer. This matter had to be resolved quickly.
As his words fell, Casey unleashed his full power and condensed it into the Domineering Blade Art, slashing forward with a single strike.
“You arrogant brat, it’s you who will die!” The old man unleashed a powerful wave of energy, like an avalanche, towards Casey.
Swoosh!
In the next moment, the unstoppable blade curtain tore through the old man’s attack and directly descended upon him from above.
“…”
The old man stood in place, his mouth agape, unable to say a word. His body fell to the ground in two halves.
“Now do you believe?” Casey said calmly before rushing towards Felicia’s direction. He had entrusted Felicia with the task of holding Belina back as much as possible without harming her. She couldn’t let her escape. This was no easy task for Felicia, but fortunately, up to this point, Belina didn’t seem to have any intention of fleeing.
“Felicia, take a rest. I’ll take over!” Casey arrived by her side and looked at her, saying.
“Alright, be careful!” Felicia nodded in response.
“Damn it, you killed Lord Barlow?!” Belina exclaimed when she saw Casey.
“Are you surrendering or should I help you?” Casey looked at her and spoke calmly.
“Just you wait, all of you will die today!” Belina shouted in anger before turning and darting away.
“You can’t escape!” Casey’s voice rang out at the same time.
Immediately, he chased after her with lightning speed. His teleportation speed was much faster than his opponent’s; within the blink of an eye, he caught up within a hundred meters. Then, an invisible ripple emanated from his forehead. With his current level of spiritual power, dealing with an Eighth-rank Sovereign was already a piece of cake.
“Ah…” In the next moment, Belina, whose mental power had been damaged, let out a miserable scream and fell to her knees, clutching her head.
Casey, who had already flashed behind her, raised his hand and delivered a palm strike. Belina’s eyes rolled back as she fainted. At the same time, the battle of the Azure Dragon quartet also came to an end. The ten or so opponents were no match for them.
“Azure Dragon, clean up the scene!” Casey instructed. “Dig a hole and bury the bodies and the cars!”
“Alright!” Azure Dragon and White Tiger nodded in response.
An hour later, the group returned to Nordhaven City.
“White Tiger, give Rakshasa a call and ask if she and Stout have finished their task.” Casey said to White Tiger.
“Got it.” White Tiger responded and took out his phone to make the call.
After about two minutes, he hung up and looked at Casey. “Casey, it’s done!”
“Did it really work? Stout is amazing!” Azure Dragon’s eyes lit up as he responded.
“Black Tortoise, go to that hotel!” Casey looked at Black Tortoise, who was driving the carriage, and spoke.
“Alright!” Black Tortoise nodded in response.
A few minutes later, the carriage stopped near the back door of a hotel in the western part of the city. Shortly after, Stout and Rakshasa, dressed in hotel uniforms, came out and helped Belina into the hotel. Then, Black Tortoise drove away again.
About ten minutes later, a message spread throughout Nordhaven City.
“The Guardians’ Provincial Governor of the Western District had a conflict with Princess Belina of Aquilandia during their negotiations, as they couldn’t reach a consensus. In a fit of anger, the Guardians’ Provincial Governor took Belina to a hotel room and killed all the other people from Aquilandia.”
This news spread like a virus in Nordhaven City and quickly reached the ears of Aquilandia’s Lord.
Garrard immediately called his daughter’s phone, but no one answered. He then dialed the number of the white-haired old man who accompanied her, with the same result. He threw away his phone and rushed to Nordhaven City.
Aquilandia was only a few hundred kilometers away from Nordhaven City, and with Garrard’s cultivation, he arrived in less than half an hour. When he smashed open the hotel room door and saw the scene inside, he was consumed with rage. Poor Bent, the Guardians’ Provincial Governor, a powerful Second-rank Saint, before fully recovering from the effects of the drugs, he was blasted into a cloud of blood mist by Garrard’s palm on the bed.
Including the other Guardians residing on the same floor, they didn’t even have a chance to speak before they all met their demise. Afterward, Garrard wrapped his unconscious daughter in a bed-sheet and brought her back to Aquilandia’s city.
“Stout, when do you think that princess from Aquilandia will wake up?” Azure Dragon asked Stout in a hotel in the eastern part of the city.
“Unless something unexpected happens, she probably won’t wake up before noon tomorrow.” Stout replied.
“Are you sure?” Azure Dragon asked again.
“You should have faith in me, Azure Dragon!” Stout nodded.
“Casey, once the princess wakes up, the people from Aquilandia will know it was us. Shouldn’t we inform Billy first?” Felicia looked at Casey and asked.
“Alright!” Casey nodded, “I’ll make a call to him.”
After speaking, he took out his phone and dialed Billy’s number.
“Casey, what’s the situation?” Two minutes later, after Casey hung up the call, White Tiger asked.
“Boss wants us to be cautious and keep an eye on Aquilandia’s movements. He will bring people to Nordhaven City before noon tomorrow.” Casey replied.
“Based on boss’s intention, it seems like he’s preparing to make a move against Aquilandia!”
“Really? That’s great!” White Tiger’s face showed a fierce expression.
“These scoundrels nearly ambushed us last time. Finally, we can show them what we’re capable of!”
“Casey, according to what Princess Eligina said last time, the Lord of Aquilandia should have the strength of a Fifth-rank Saint, right?” Felicia expressed her concern.
“With our Billy’s current strength, even if he teamed up with Elder Ravenwood, there’s no guarantee of success, right?”
“That’s true!” Casey nodded in response.
“Why is he acting so quickly then?” Felicia furrowed her brows and continued, “What if we ask him not to come and we return to the Eastern Polar Domain first?”
“Even if Aquilandia finds out tomorrow at noon that it was us, they probably won’t send troops so quickly, right?”
“In that case, they will likely form an alliance with Northfortia soon and could launch a joint attack in less than two days!” Casey responded, contemplating.
“What should we do then?” Felicia paused for a moment.
“Felicia, don’t worry too much,” Stout smacked his lips and replied. “Boss already knows the strength of Aquilandia’s forces. Since he’s decided to make a move tomorrow, he must have his own confidence!”
“But…” Felicia still seemed worried.
“Felicia, it’ll be alright. Boss must have a plan!” Casey interrupted her with a faint smile.
“Alright then!” Felicia nodded slightly.
“Okay, everyone, rest up and stay alert!” Casey waved his hand to dismiss everyone.
“Alright!” Azure Dragon and the others responded simultaneously.
The next morning, after having breakfast, everyone left the hotel and wandered around the city. Shortly after they went out, they all returned to the hotel.
“Casey, something seems a little off.” Azure Dragon spoke up first. “The streets are filled with Aquilandians everywhere, clearly several times more than yesterday!”