As the voice resounded, a powerful wave of energy tore through the barrier outside the airship and crashed down with thunderous force.
Immediately, Joel Wooler’s offensive was blocked, and his long spear shattered, causing the energy wave to rage in mid-air.
The entire airship shook!
“Who is it?”
Joel Wooler steadied himself after retreating several steps and looked up into the void, his pupils narrowing slightly.
He could sense that the newcomer’s strength was on par with his own.
As soon as he spoke, an elderly figure appeared on the deck, with white hair and a youthful face, exuding vigor.
“Elder Kian?”
Upon seeing the old man, Billy and his group shouted in unison.
The newcomer was Kian George, whom they had met a few days ago in the Forbidden Ruins Space, and he was also Tristen George’s great-grandfather.
He was the Vice Leader of the Guardian Alliance and one of the few experts above the Holy Realm within the alliance!
“Mr Billy, sorry for being late. Are you all alright?” Kian George smiled at Billy.
“We’re fine, thanks to Elder Kian’s assistance!” Billy bowed in response.
“Mr Billy, you’re too kind!” Kian George smiled again and then looked at Joel Wooler. “Elder Joel, I have a rough understanding of today’s events.”
“Although Mr Billy and his group killed members of the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce, they were merely defending themselves.”
“I kindly ask Elder Joel to let this matter rest. Would that be possible?”
“Are you from the Guardian Alliance?” Joel Wooler scrutinized Kian George and asked.
As the manager of the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce in Sky City, he was well aware of the city’s powerful figures.
Currently, there were fewer than five people in Sky City who could rival him in combat, and this person before him was not among them.
Given the recent events in the Forbidden Ruins Space and Sky City, he could easily guess Kian George’s identity.
“Elder Joel has keen eyes!” Kian George cupped his hands in respect. “I am Kian George, Vice Leader of the Guardian Alliance.”
“Are they also from the Guardian Alliance?” Joel Wooler pointed at Billy’s group with a slight frown.
Actually, he didn’t need Kian George to answer this question.
When he heard Kian George call out ‘Mr Billy,’ he had guessed as much.
Billy’s name had spread throughout Sky City almost overnight. Anyone with even a slight interest in the Forbidden Ruins Space had heard of him.
Moreover, as one of Sky City’s key figures, he had access to information that the general public did not.
He knew that Billy not only possessed the ‘Spiritual Line Origin’ but also had a priceless treasure!
Although he didn’t know what that treasure was, it was said to be far more valuable than the ‘Spiritual Line Origin’!
He hadn’t expected to meet this legendary young man so soon in Sky City.
At thirty years old, with fourth-rank Holy Realm cultivation, he could rival ninth-rank Holy Realm warriors!
“Indeed!” Kian George smiled faintly.
As he spoke, he flicked his finger, and a storage ring floated before Joel Wooler.
“The storage ring contains ten thousand king-grade spirit stones as compensation for Mr Billy’s offense against the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce. Please accept it, Elder Joel!”
“Take it back!” Joel Wooler waved his hand. “Let this matter rest; there will be no next time!”
After speaking, he turned to Billy. “You killed many from the Quicksand Sect today. They won’t let this go easily. You’ll have plenty of trouble ahead!”
Knowing Billy’s identity, he had no intention of pursuing the matter further.
For many years, regardless of how Sky City changed, the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce maintained a neutral stance.
It was no exception this time!
He knew that Billy had a lot of trouble ahead, and it was best for the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce to stay out of it!
Moreover, given the current situation, even if he wanted to hold Billy accountable, he lacked the strength to do so!
“Thank you for the warning, Elder Joel!” Billy smiled.
After a few more words, Kian George took Billy’s group and flew away.
Watching them leave, Joel Wooler murmured thoughtfully, “Sky City will not be peaceful!”
After speaking, he took out a sound transmission stone from his body. After covering it with spiritual power, he sent out a message.
Meanwhile, Billy’s group was flying towards Ethereal Sect.
“Elder Kian, how did you know we were here?” Azure Dragon asked Kian George.
“Sky City is large, but you caused quite a commotion here,” Kian George smiled.
“It’s said that it’s been a long time since anyone dared to kill on an Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce airship.”
“So your actions have already spread throughout Sky City; everyone is talking about it.”
“Really?” Stout couldn’t help but ask.
“Otherwise, why would I be here?” Kian George smiled again.
“That makes sense!” Stout smacked his lips.
“Elder Kian, what kind of organization is the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce? They seem very powerful!” Vermilion Bird asked.
Hearing this, Casey and the others looked at Kian George with interest.
“This question is best answered by the old master because I know very little,” Kian George smiled faintly.
“I can only tell you that if possible, it’s best not to provoke them; they are very strong!”
“Elder Kian, how is the situation at City Lord’s Mansion?” Billy asked.
“We’ve been dealing with it these past few days. As of today, it’s almost resolved,” Kian George replied.
“The remaining core members of the Hatfield clan have been eliminated. Additionally, all branch members have been stripped of their cultivation and expelled from City Lord’s Mansion.”
“So now Ethereal Sect is stationed at City Lord’s Mansion?” Billy asked further.
“The old master’s initial plan was to have Ethereal Sect take over City Lord’s Mansion,” Kian George said again.
“But Mr Craft has been declining, so it’s not yet confirmed.”
“What does Mr Craft mean?” Casey asked.
“He means that Ethereal Sect is only interested in martial arts and not in managing the city. He suggested that Guardian Alliance take over City Lord’s Mansion,” Kian George replied.
“Understood!” Casey nodded slightly.
“Elder Kian, your cultivation should be above the Holy Realm?” Azure Fang asked Kian George at this moment.
“In martial arts, what realm is above the Holy Realm?”
Hearing Azure Fang’s question, everyone looked at Kian George with curiosity.
Before this, their understanding of martial arts only reached the Holy Realm; beyond that was unknown territory.
“Above the Holy Realm is called Otherworldly Realm!” Kian George smiled faintly.