Immediately, anyone with a cultivation level below the mid-Holy Realm fell from the sky, crashing to the ground with pale faces. Those in the Divine Realm fared worse, blood continuously pouring from their mouths as they trembled uncontrollably.
With the appearance of the elderly man, both sides in the mid-air battle halted their actions and regrouped into their respective camps.
“This old man’s skills should surpass that of the previous second in command,” Azure Dragon said, frowning as he looked in the elder’s direction.
“Obviously,” Azure Fang also frowned. “Just his aura alone is beyond what that second in command could muster.”
“Mr Craft, can you gauge his cultivation level?” Azure Dragon turned to Jorge Craft.
“I can’t,” Jorge Craft replied, his face grave.
“His name is Reuben Aguirre, the vice master of the Holy Heaven Sect. His cultivation level is two grades higher than Tucker Aguirre, the second in command you mentioned,” Matteo Wooler explained.
“So powerful?” Azure Dragon and Azure Fang exclaimed in unison.
“Yes,” Matteo Wooler nodded, his expression equally grim.
“Elder Matteo, can you take him down?” Ian Blade asked Matteo Wooler.
Matteo Wooler remained silent. Though his skills were formidable, he was only at the Otherworldly Realm, while Reuben Aguirre was beyond that level.
“Boss, has Purple Spirit awakened?” Azure Dragon couldn’t help but ask Billy.
Billy had previously briefed everyone about Tucker Aguirre’s demise at Purple Spirit’s hands.
“No,” Billy shook his head and added, “Even if Purple Spirit wakes up, he won’t be a match.”
“Alright,” Azure Dragon took a deep breath.
Everyone’s hearts sank simultaneously. Tucker Aguirre alone was enough to induce despair, and now an even stronger presence had arrived. How could they possibly fight?
“Greetings, Vice Master!” Tyrese Aguirre and Russell Aguirre flew to the elder and bowed.
“Vice Master, the second in command has fallen…” Tyrese Aguirre continued. He knew Tucker Aguirre had been killed but couldn’t fathom who could have done it.
“I know,” Reuben Aguirre replied solemnly before disappearing from sight. In a blink, he reappeared near Billy.
“Mr Billy, be careful!” Jorge Craft and Kian George shouted simultaneously, stepping forward to shield Billy.
“Ants!” Reuben Aguirre glanced at them before looking at Lydia Wooler.
“If you leave now with your people, I will pretend the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce was never here today.”
“Sorry, Mr Aguirre, but you’ll be disappointed,” Lydia Wooler smiled faintly. “Mr Billy is my friend. Do you think I would leave when my friend is in trouble?”
“I’ve given you a chance; whether you take it is up to you,” Reuben Aguirre said before turning to Billy.
“If you come with me willingly, I’ll spare everyone else. Otherwise, I’ll kill them all. Your choice.”
“Arrogant fool…” An elder from the Ethereal Sect began to speak but was cut off as Reuben Aguirre sent him flying with a mere thought. The elder crashed to the ground, spewing blood before falling silent.
A collective gasp echoed around as everyone witnessed the elder’s instantaneous death at Reuben Aguirre’s hands.
Jorge Craft cried out in pain.
“That’s what happens when you interrupt,” Reuben Aguirre said coldly before turning back to Billy. “Have you made your decision?”
“If I were you, I’d leave immediately; maybe you’d still have a chance to live,” Billy replied calmly.
Azure Dragon and his group choked on their breaths. Boss, things are critical; can we stop pretending? Given our current strength, the opponent could wipe us out with a single slap!
Even Lydia Wooler and Jorge Craft twitched at Billy’s words.
“I’ll give you three seconds. If you don’t come with me willingly, none of them will survive,” Reuben Aguirre ignored Billy’s words.
“Oh really?” Billy responded.
“Do you have a trump card?” Reuben Aguirre felt a sudden unease at Billy’s calm demeanor.
“Don’t you already know if I have a trump card?” Billy continued. “You used your second in command’s life to test us; haven’t you figured it out yet?”
“Hmm?” Everyone around murmured in confusion.
“Boss, what do you mean?” Bob asked.
“He was here all along but stayed hidden to observe us because he feared we had hidden strength,” Billy explained calmly.
“Really?” Bob asked again. “He just watched as his second in command was killed?”
“Initially, he wanted to see who we’d send against Tucker Aguirre,” Billy continued. “But Tucker Aguirre’s death at Purple Spirit’s hands was so sudden that he couldn’t intervene in time.”
“Then why did he wait until now to show himself?” Bob asked again.
“You’d have to ask him that,” Billy shrugged. “Maybe he didn’t see my ultimate treasure appear and didn’t dare act rashly…”
“Time’s up!” Reuben Aguirre interrupted as a terrifying pressure emanated from him. Everyone except those in the Otherworldly Realm found themselves immobilized by a spiritual force.
At that moment, they were like lambs to the slaughter, awaiting Reuben Aguirre’s whim to end their lives.
“Sigh…” A sigh echoed through the air, followed by an elderly voice.
“A hundred years ago, I warned you to stay in your world and not cause trouble in Sky City.”
“It seems you’ve forgotten my words.”
“Hmm?!” Everyone froze upon hearing the voice and looked around for its source but saw nothing.
“Who are you?!” Reuben Aguirre shouted, quickly retracting his spiritual power and scanning the surroundings with a tense expression. His heart pounded as his right eyelid twitched uncontrollably.