“No one for now!” Casey shook her head. “I’ve asked around, but no one has seen the person in the sketch.”
“Additionally, we’ve learned in the past few days that it’s not just us; there’s another group looking for him, probably from Lion Syndicate Sect.”
“It seems like people here are really eyeing Polar Domain, all wanting to venture out.” Bob added.
“I understand!” Billy nodded.
“Forbidden Ruins Space is divided among the four empires, so other sects have to find alternative paths to develop.”
“Oh, Boss, we also heard some news these days,” Azure Dragon spoke up.
“There’s a sizable primordial forest outside the southern outskirts of Extreme City. It’s said to be rampant with Fierce Beasts, and occasionally Divine Beasts appear.”
“Many members of the sects in Extreme City often venture in to hunt Fierce Beasts, using it as a training ground for disciples and to obtain beast cores.”
“Really?” Stout’s eyes lit up. “Then let’s go check it out someday and get some Divine Beast cores.”
Night Orchid smiled faintly. “Stout, do you think Divine Beasts are your pets? Can you just kill them as you please?”
“Heh, with Boss around, no problem!” Stout grinned.
“With Boss’ current strength, as long as we don’t encounter high-level Divine Beasts, there’s no danger at all.”
“Let’s go take a look in a few days!” Billy slightly nodded.
Now that they were settled for the time being, the next step was naturally to enhance everyone’s cultivation.
During the two months in Forbidden Ruins Space, he felt immense pressure; their strengths were still too weak.
Even though he had broken through to the second-rank Divine Realm, if he encountered a late-stage Divine Realm powerhouse, he wouldn’t stand a chance.
Moreover, regardless of the strength of the royal cities of the four empires, the power of the first-class sects alone made him feel powerless.
So, the most urgent task was to quickly improve their strength!
“Understood!” Casey and the others nodded simultaneously.
“Azure Fang, any recent movements from Lion Syndicate Sect and Flying Dragon Sect?” Billy turned to Azure.
“I’ve been watching them, but haven’t noticed anything special,” Azure shook her head.
“Azure Fang, do you know the strength of the two major sects?” White Tiger asked Azure.
“I only know the general situation,” Azure replied. “It’s hard for outsiders to know their top-level fighting power.”
“It’s said that both major sects have mid-stage Divine Realm experts, with Lion Syndicate Sect even having a late-stage Divine Realm expert.”
“The most well-known outsider is the vice-master of Lion Syndicate Sect, rumored to be at seventh-rank Divine Realm!” Judge added.
“Oh, so powerful?” White Tiger exclaimed.
“Then isn’t the master of Lion Syndicate Sect even more terrifying?”
“Yes!” Azure nodded.
“Alright!” White Tiger’s lips twitched slightly.
“Someone’s here!” At that moment, Opal raised her eyebrows slightly.
“Hmm?” Casey and the others were all taken aback.
Just as Opal finished speaking, a powerful pressure swept over the manor from above.
The newcomer was of second-rank Divine Realm strength!
“Let’s go see!” Billy narrowed his eyes slightly and led everyone out to the manor’s main gate.
When they reached the gates, they saw a group of people landing on the ground from the sky.
Leading the group was an old man in a black robe, around sixty or seventy years old, with sharp eyes and a stern face.
Behind him, the dozen or so people were all of considerable strength, with the strongest being first-rank Divine Realm and the weakest at seventh-rank Saint realm.
“Who are you?” Azure Dragon looked at the old man inquiringly.
“Cardinal Eagles Sect, Dayton Langley!” the old man replied.
“Honey, Cardinal Eagles Sect is the second-rate sect on the north side of the city!” Harleen leaned close to Billy and explained.
“I see!” Billy nodded slightly.
“Is there something you need?” Azure Dragon continued.
“I heard we have new neighbors, so I came to take a look,” Dayton Langley said. As he scanned Billy and his group, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Clearly taken aback by the extraordinary qualities among the group, in a place like Extreme City where all sorts of people gathered, anyone would be surprised to see so many extraordinary young individuals at once.
“Well, are we done now?” Azure Dragon spoke again. “If we’re done, leave now and don’t come back unless necessary!”
“How dare you speak to the Elder like that!” a man in gray robes pointed at Azure Dragon.
“Now, tell us your intentions!” Casey turned to Dayton Langley.
“You guys are newcomers from a royal city to Extreme City, right?” the man in gray robes continued.
“Considering you’re new here and don’t know the rules, we can overlook what happened earlier.”
“But from now on, you’ll have to abide by the rules here!”
“What rules?” Casey inquired further.
“You have two choices,” the man in gray responded. “Either submit to Cardinal Eagles Sect as our affiliate, or pay a certain amount of tribute regularly to ensure your safety.”
“What? Even people in Forbidden Ruins Space collect protection money?” Soul Chaser was speechless.
“How much do we need to pay?” Casey asked calmly.
“The previous family of this manor used to pay one top-grade spirit stone per month; you will pay two!” the man in gray robes stated.
“Not bad for a risk-free deal!” Judge clicked his tongue.
“You have one minute to get out of our sight right now. Otherwise, no one will leave alive!” Azure Dragon declared loudly.
“Hmm?” The man in gray robes was taken aback. “What did you say? Say it again?”
“Get lost!” Azure Dragon gave him a cold glance.
“You’re really heading for your doom!” the man in gray scowled.
With those words, he attacked Azure Dragon, his moves hasty and his cultivation at ninth-rank Saint realm.
When he was halfway through charging, Ian Blade swiftly flicked his wrist, and a blade beam shot out.
“You’re looking for death!” The man in gray robes didn’t take Ian Blade seriously, unleashing several palm winds towards him.
Boom!
A muffled sound resounded as the two backed off seven or eight steps each, evenly matched.
“Hmm?” The man in gray obviously didn’t expect Ian Blade to be on par with him.
After a brief pause, he said loudly, “Since you seek death, I’ll grant your wish. Take one more hit from me and test your luck!”
“If you dare strike again, you’ll die!” Casey retorted.
“Arrogant, come and try me!” The man in gray robes completely disregarded Casey’s words.
After speaking, he charged at Ian Blade once more.
“If you’re so eager to die, let me help you!” Casey’s eyes narrowed. Drawing her Celestial Blade, she sent out a swift arc blade beam towards the man.
“Be careful, Chance!” Dayton Langley had already sensed Casey’s martial aura. His pupils constricted, and he shouted urgently.
As soon as his words rang out, several violent gusts of wind struck out towards Casey.