As the elder’s voice echoed, a powerful aura swept through, shattering the phantom hand with a booming explosion, sending waves of energy rippling outward.
From the intensity of that move, it was clear that the newcomer was at least in the late stage of the Otherworldly Realm.
Raul Duffy was sent flying like a leaf in the wind, propelled a thousand meters away before crashing heavily to the ground, his breath weak and labored.
Though severely injured, he managed to cling to life.
“Raul!” A man from Canyon View Institute rushed over, followed closely by others.
Billy was also thrown back several hundred meters, stabilizing himself before coughing up a mouthful of blood. His injuries were significant but not critical.
“Mr Duffy, how are you?” A black-robed elder landed in front of Raul Duffy, releasing spiritual power to examine his condition.
“Mr Chandler, Raul was nearly killed on your Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce’s turf. Don’t you think you owe us an explanation?” A man in blue robes spoke up for Raul Duffy.
“Mr Duffy, rest for now. I’ll handle this,” Uriah Chandler replied, relieved to see that Raul Duffy’s injuries, while serious, were not life-threatening.
“Greetings, Mr Chandler!” Laura Hart hurried over and bowed respectfully. She knew that if Raul Duffy had been killed on her watch, she would be in serious trouble too. She had been terrified earlier when Billy’s hand came down; she wanted to help but knew she couldn’t make it in time.
Seeing Raul Duffy alive brought her immense relief.
“What were you thinking?” Uriah Chandler’s gaze turned cold as he looked at Laura Hart.
“I failed in my duties. Please punish me,” Laura Hart shivered slightly.
“We’ll discuss your matter later,” Uriah Chandler said coldly before pointing at Billy, who had just landed. “Who is he?”
“Mr Chandler, he is Mr Billy,” Laura Hart responded after taking a deep breath.
“Oh?” Uriah Chandler’s pupils contracted slightly at her words.
“Mr Chandler, long time no see,” Lance Wooler approached and bowed.
“Elder Lance, long time no see,” Uriah Chandler replied coolly. “Did you bring him?”
“Indeed,” Lance Wooler bowed again.
“Elder Lance, it’s one thing for young people to be reckless, but you should know better,” Uriah Chandler frowned. “Do you realize the consequences if Mr Duffy had been harmed here today?”
“This has nothing to do with Elder Lance. I insisted on sparring with Mr Duffy,” Billy walked over calmly.
“I’ve heard about you and know some of your deeds,” Uriah Chandler looked at Billy. “But this isn’t Sky City. Young man, you’d better keep a low profile.”
“Don’t you want to know what happened earlier?” Billy replied calmly.
“Do you think it’s necessary?” Uriah Chandler responded coldly. “No matter the reason, if Mr Duffy had been harmed here today, no one could bear the consequences.”
“It was a fair fight between us. What consequences are you talking about?” Billy smiled faintly. “If I’m not mistaken, you’ve been here for a while, right? If I were in danger earlier, would you have intervened?”
Before his fight with Raul Duffy, Billy had sensed a strong presence nearby. He had used his full strength in the Arhat Palm Strike to draw out that hidden figure; otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone all out. After all, he hadn’t verified Todd’s claims and wouldn’t take Raul Duffy’s life based on one-sided information.
“Confidence is good for young people, but arrogance can be dangerous,” Uriah Chandler didn’t respond directly to Billy’s question. “If you don’t want big trouble, apologize to Mr Duffy and let this matter rest.”
“Sorry, I don’t have a habit of apologizing,” Billy smiled faintly.
“Young man, sometimes it’s wise to take a step back,” Uriah Chandler frowned deeply.
“Thanks for the advice,” Billy said before turning to Casey. “Take Todd and let’s go.”
“Alright,” Casey nodded.
“Hmm?” Uriah Chandler’s face darkened as a cold aura emanated from him.
“Mr Chandler!” Lance Wooler took a deep breath and spoke up. “Mr Billy and Mr Duffy fought fairly. Why not hear what Mr Duffy has to say?”
“Elder Lance, you’d better stay out of this…” Laura Hart frowned.
“I brought Mr Billy here, so I am responsible for him,” Lance Wooler interrupted her.
“You…” Laura Hart frowned again.
“Mr Chandler was right about one thing,” Lance Wooler interrupted her again. “Don’t narrow your path.”
He then turned to Raul Duffy in the distance. “Mr Duffy, how about we let this matter rest today?”
“Who do you think you are? Do you have any say here? If you continue…” Before Raul Duffy could speak, the man in blue robes shouted but was cut off as he was sent flying three to four hundred meters away, landing heavily with blood at the corner of his mouth.
“You really need a beating,” Lance Wooler glanced at him.
“You…” The man in blue robes spat out blood angrily.
“Enough!” Raul Duffy waved his hand and looked at Billy. “I’ll remember this today. We will meet again.”
“Goodbye,” Billy shrugged and led Opal and Casey towards the manor’s gate.
“Mr Chandler, I think you made a wrong choice today,” Lance Wooler said to Uriah Chandler before following them.
“Is that so?” Uriah Chandler’s eyes narrowed slightly with a flash of coldness deep within them.
A few minutes later, Billy and his group reached the street.
“Thank you, Mr Billy, for your help. I will never forget your kindness,” Albert Todd bowed deeply to Billy. Without Billy’s intervention today, he would likely be dead or crippled by now.
“It was nothing, Todd. No need to thank me,” Billy waved his hand to lift him up with a gust of wind.
“Mr Billy, I’m sorry things turned out this way,” Lance Wooler said apologetically.
“Elder Lance, it’s not your fault,” Billy smiled. “I should thank you for stepping in.”
“Mr Billy is too kind,” Lance Wooler replied.
“Elder Lance, it seems like there’s some discord among the branches of Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce?” Amber asked.