Before long, a group of people arrived at an open area twenty to thirty kilometers from the east gate.
They saw two groups confronting each other. One group was the Canyon View City guard, numbering around four to five hundred, led by a middle-aged man in uniform.
The other group was from the Holy Heaven Sect, with about a hundred people. Leading them was a black-robed elder, gaunt and sharp-eyed.
His aura indicated he was solidly in the Entering Dao Realm, specifically at the second rank.
Behind him were seven or eight men and women. One was at the first rank of Entering Dao Realm, another was at half-step Entering Dao Realm, and the remaining five or six were in the mid-stage of Otherworldly Realm.
Besides them, over fifty people were at the Holy Realm, ranging from early to late stages, and the rest were below Holy Realm.
The Holy Heaven Sect, one of the four major powers of the Akabuchi star domain, had already lost many strong members in Sky City but could still dispatch such a formidable force!
“I warn you, this is Canyon View City, not your Holy Heaven City. You can’t do as you please here…” A guard pointed towards the Holy Heaven Sect and shouted.
Before he finished speaking, a man from the opposing group raised his hand and struck him down. The guard flew backward, hitting the ground and spitting out blood.
“Scoundrels, you’re courting death!” the guard leader roared.
“I’ll say it one last time!” the gaunt elder from Holy Heaven Sect said coldly. “Go back and tell your city lord that our target is Billy. Hand him over, and we’ll leave. Otherwise, face the consequences!”
“Do you really think you’re the rulers of this star domain?” the guard leader retorted loudly.
“My patience is limited. You have three breaths to report this, or die!” the gaunt elder interrupted, exuding a chilling killing intent.
The four to five hundred guards shivered involuntarily, their faces showing intense fear.
“You…” The guard leader took a deep breath and spoke again.
“Sir, take your men back,” Billy said as he approached with his group. “You can’t win against them. Don’t make unnecessary sacrifices; they are here for me.”
Hearing this, everyone, including the guards and Holy Heaven Sect members, turned to look at him.
“Are you Mr Billy?” the guard leader asked.
“Yes,” Billy replied, waving his hand. “Go back; I’ll handle this.”
“They are from Holy Heaven Sect. Are you sure you don’t need us…” the guard leader continued.
“Mr Trujillo, do as Mr Billy says!” A woman’s voice interrupted. Catherine Foreman walked over.
“Catherine, why are you here? This matter…” Harleen and Ivy approached her.
“We are fellow disciples, aren’t we?” Catherine Foreman interrupted. “Unless you don’t recognize me as your senior sister!”
“But you’ll be implicated…” Ivy said.
“Don’t be so distant!” Catherine Foreman smiled and turned to the guard leader. “Mr Trujillo, take your men back to the city gate.”
“Miss Foreman, these Holy Heaven Sect people are not friendly!” The guard leader bowed to Catherine Foreman.
Catherine Foreman was Tyler Bailey’s prized disciple, and most core members of the City Lord’s Mansion were from Canyon View Institute. So it wasn’t surprising that the guard leader knew her.
“It’s fine, go!” Catherine Foreman waved her hand.
“Miss Foreman, be careful!” The guard leader didn’t insist on staying. He knew that his few hundred men were like ants before these Holy Heaven Sect members and would only die in vain if they stayed.
In no time, four to five hundred guards retreated to near the city gate.
“So you’re Billy?” The gaunt elder from Holy Heaven Sect looked at Billy.
“State your name,” Billy said calmly.
“Holy Heaven Sect, Right Protector, Gilbert Aguirre,” the gaunt elder replied. Holy Heaven Sect had two protectors; last time in Sky City, it was Tucker Aguirre, the Left Protector.
Without waiting for Billy’s response, Gilbert Aguirre continued in a deep voice. “You have one chance to live: seal your powers and come with us. You can keep your life for now.”
“You seem very confident,” Billy said with narrowed eyes.
“What do you think?” Gilbert Aguirre replied coldly. “Last time in Sky City, you escaped with help from that soul sense.”
“This time, who do you expect to help you? Canyon View Institute? Do you think they would go to war with us for a hot potato like you?”
“They probably can’t wait for us to take you away…”
“Purple Spirit, he’s yours!” Billy interrupted in a deep voice.
As he spoke, a purple figure shot towards Gilbert Aguirre-it was Purple Spirit.
“Foolish!” Gilbert Aguirre roared. “Everyone attack! Kill everyone except Billy!”
He formed a seal with his hand and struck at Purple Spirit.
After a muffled sound, Purple Spirit was sent flying three to four hundred meters away while Gilbert Aguirre slid back dozens of meters.
“Hmm?” Gilbert Aguirre’s pupils contracted slightly as he steadied himself. “A mere Spiritual Line Origin with such combat power? Interesting!”
A glint of greed flashed in his eyes-he clearly coveted Purple Spirit!
“Too much talk!” Purple Spirit attacked again, sending a purple energy mass towards Gilbert Aguirre.
“Didn’t expect such a catch today!” Gilbert Aguirre said as he countered. “Let’s see how I tame you today!”
Meanwhile, others also engaged in battle.
White Feather flapped its wings and charged at an elder at the first rank of Entering Dao Realm. Though White Feather was only at half-step Entering Dao Realm, its speed far surpassed others of its level, making it a match for the elder.
Aubree faced off against an old woman at half-step Entering Dao Realm. Both were of similar rank and seemed capable of challenging higher levels; it would be hard to determine a winner quickly.
Billy and Lance Wooler took on seven or eight men and women from Otherworldly Realm. Billy intercepted two fifth-rank Otherworldly Realm men while Harleen and Ivy faced fourth-rank Otherworldly Realm opponents.
Lance Wooler attacked a sixth-rank Otherworldly Realm elder, and Catherine Foreman faced a fifth-rank Otherworldly Realm man.
As for the remaining opponents, Opal and Casey handled them. Though outnumbered, their highest ranks were only two half-step Otherworldly Realm men and four ninth-rank Holy Realm individuals. Despite their numbers, they posed no threat to Opal’s group.