Subsequently, Brigham Bush had all surveillance around that sect’s vicinity reviewed to track the movements of those involved in real-time. Simultaneously, he called Harlan Holmes, the head of the Special Patrol Squadron, to deploy elite forces to work together with the SHADOW SECT on the case.
Due to Harlan Holmes’ absence from the capital in recent days, he arranged for Dane Schneider to coordinate with Brigham Bush.
As both parties gathered their forces, surveillance showed that the assailants were heading towards the western suburbs.
According to Brigham Bush, there was only one sect in the western suburbs, the Ferocious Bird Pavilion. Judging by their actions, the next target was likely the Ferocious Bird Pavilion. Without hesitation, Bush led his men towards the location, and indeed, it was as he suspected!
He had not anticipated, however, just how formidable their strength would be. His men were no match for them, and even he himself felt insignificant in their presence. Thinking to himself, he realized today’s challenge was formidable.
“The mighty Praetorian Guard of Glavale, is this all the strength you possess?” the elder spoke calmly without urgency, looking at Brigham Bush. “You are no match for us, but I’ll give you a chance to call for help.”
“Call as many as you can, we’ll wait right here until you can’t call anymore!”
“Were you intending to lure us here? What is your purpose?” Brigham Bush, wiping the blood from his lips, asked with a grave voice. He already had a suspicion. After destroying that sect, they had come directly to the Ferocious Bird Pavilion without any attempt to conceal their movements, clearly intending to draw official attention.
“My patience is limited, call for help, and make it quick!” the elder continued.
“You are audacious to think…” Shane Cross spat out a mouthful of blood before angrily speaking out.
“If you waste any more words, you won’t need to speak again!” another man glanced at Shane Cross and continued.
“You have one minute, if you don’t call for help, I will start sending you on your way!”
Brigham Bush took a deep breath and then sternly said, “No matter who you are or what you want, this is the capital, and you cannot act recklessly!”
“If you want to cause trouble in the capital, over my dead body!” As he spoke, his aura surged, and a resolute look flashed in his eyes.
“Over my dead body!” echoed the men behind him, each gripping their swords and shouting in unison, their faces determined. As members of the SHADOW SECT and Special Patrol Squadron, they knew they were outmatched but would not retreat an inch.
“Hehe, not afraid of death, huh?” One of the men glanced at Brigham Bush and the others. “Since that’s the case, let’s start with you!”
As he spoke, the man narrowed his eyes, flipped his hands, and launched a fierce seal towards Brigham Bush and Shane Cross. He did not hold back, knowing he intended to leave no survivors. As the seal swept out, the wind howled.
“I’ll fight you!” Both Brigham Bush and Shane Cross exclaimed at the same time, determination flashing in their eyes as they charged with their swords. They both knew that this might be the end of their lives, but even so, there was no fear visible on their faces.
At that moment, two sword glows infused with the power of thunder tore through the clouds and descended from the sky. One of the sword glows blocked the man’s seal, causing Brigham Bush and Shane Cross to be thrown back by the resulting shock wave. The other sword glow slashed directly at the man, leaving a deep ravine in the ground.
The man struggled to turn his head upwards, unable to utter a word. His body split in two, falling to the ground, bloody and blurred.
Silence ensued at the scene, everyone, including the man’s allies, stared in stunned silence.
“Who is it?” The elder leader frowned, looking up into the void. Then, they saw a group of figures approaching from not far, gliding through the air.
“Lord Dragon?” Upon seeing the figure leading the group, both the SHADOW SECT and the Special Patrol Squadron exclaimed in disbelief.
Lord Dragon, how could he be here? Although the people from Ferocious Bird Pavilion had never met Billy, the name ‘Lord Dragon’ was already well-known to them. Hearing this name, their faces were likewise shocked.
“Brigham Bush, take everyone back!” After landing, Billy spoke loudly.
“Lord Dragon, they are very strong, you-” Brigham Bush started to say, rising from the ground with difficulty.
“Quickly, take everyone back!” Night Orchid loudly interrupted him.
“Understood!” Brigham Bush paused, then directed the SHADOW SECT and Special Patrol Squadron, “Everyone, fall back!”
The group quickly retreated towards the back of the courtyard. This time, the opponents did not pursue further. They sensed a significant threat from behind Billy and his group, and a look of wariness flashed through their eyes.
“Are you the strong ones of Glavale’s capital?” the elder continued.
“Kill!” Billy responded coldly.
“Understood!” Casey and the others replied simultaneously.
As the word fell, they all charged at full speed, each channeling their full strength to draw out trails of cold light.
“You’re seeking death!” the elder shouted angrily, raising his hand to meet the attack.
The other forty or fifty people hesitated only briefly before following him, their auras peaking.
Meanwhile, Billy flipped his wrist, pulling out a cold glow with his blade, slashing towards the elder. He had assessed the elder’s cultivation as seventh-rank Sacred Realm, so he did not need to use his trump card.
The elder sensed Billy’s cultivation at that moment, thus he did not take him too seriously. Gathering all his power, he formed a profound seal to meet Billy’s blade glow, a disdainful smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
However, the next moment, his expression stiffened. The blade glow from Billy cut through his seal as if it was nothing, then flashed past his right arm.
After the blade passed, an arm floated away, blood spurting.
“Hmm…” The elder grunted, quickly retreating a dozen steps back, the ground cracking under his feet. After regaining his balance, he looked at Billy in shock.
“How could you possibly be this strong?!”