Raul Duffy and Avery Francis had the most remarkable expressions. A few months ago, they hadn’t taken Billy seriously, but in the blink of an eye, he had grown to a level they could only look up to. As members of the Canyon View Four Talents, their former pride was instantly shattered.
Five minutes later, Billy and White Feather landed on the ground. Soon after, Harleen and the others arrived at the square, with Casey throwing the half-dead Louie Hatfield onto the ground.
Seeing Louie Hatfield on the ground, everyone gasped again. Although they were mentally prepared, knowing that Billy and his group appearing here meant Louie Hatfield’s group had likely failed, seeing Louie’s miserable state still shocked them. Louie Hatfield, a mid-stage Perceiving Dao Realm expert, had ended up in such a wretched condition-it was unbelievable. Given Louie’s state, it was certain that the others had met a grim fate. Nearly eighty to ninety percent of Holy Ghost Tribe’s high-end combat power, aside from their leader, was gone. The Holy Ghost Tribe was nearing its end.
“Elder Xavier, Dean, I apologize for causing you trouble,” Billy said, leading his group to bow before Elder Xavier and Spencer Bailey.
“Haha…” Elder Xavier laughed heartily, clearly pleased. “I knew I wasn’t wrong about you. Your growth rate is unmatched!”
“Elder Xavier, you flatter me,” Billy replied with a smile. “Elder Xavier, let me check your injuries.”
“No need, these injuries are minor and will heal in a few days,” Elder Xavier responded.
“Elder Xavier, let Billy take a look,” Harleen insisted.
“Alright then, thank you,” Elder Xavier agreed with a smile.
“You’re too kind,” Billy said with a faint smile. He and Ivy spent two to three hours stabilizing everyone’s injuries. Harleen and Ivy then chatted with Spencer Bailey for a while. Their achievements were closely tied to two people: Aubree and Spencer Bailey. Harleen had mentioned to Billy in Akabuchi City that they should visit Canyon View Institute to see Elder Xavier and the Dean. Today’s events provided the perfect opportunity.
“Elder Xavier, Dean, I apologize again for involving the Institute,” Billy said after a while.
“It’s not your fault. The Holy Ghost Tribe has had a long-standing grudge against the Institute. Even without your involvement, they wouldn’t have given up,” Elder Xavier said. “Moreover, after today’s battle, the Holy Ghost Tribe is practically finished except for their leader. You’ve helped the Institute eliminate a major threat.”
Without waiting for Billy’s response, Elder Xavier asked abruptly, “How much of Cracked Sky’s power can you wield now?”
“About seventy percent,” Billy replied after a brief pause.
Hearing this, Spencer Bailey and Matthew Lawrence gasped again. Seventy percent! This exceeded their expectations. The former Dean of Canyon View Institute had spent his entire life developing the ‘Cracked Sky’ technique. Yet Billy had grasped its essence and could wield seventy percent of its power in such a short time. Given time, his achievements might surpass those of the former Dean.
“You’re truly extraordinary,” Elder Xavier exclaimed. “Come with me to Sword Hill!”
“Sword Hill?” Billy was puzzled.
“Elder Xavier, are you taking us to experience the essence of swordsmanship?” White Tiger asked. “Didn’t you say the array there could only be activated once every six months? Can we still experience it now?”
“This time it’s for something else,” Elder Xavier replied.
Billy and his group followed Elder Xavier and Spencer Bailey to Sword Hill. Billy left Louie Hatfield with Matthew Lawrence as there were still questions to be answered before deciding his fate.
Half an hour later, they arrived at Sword Hill. The scene was unchanged from before: various swords and sabers were embedded in the slopes, with one sword and one saber suspended in mid-air. However, there was no trace of sword or saber intent in the air.
“Elder Xavier, does the array at Sword Hill really need six months to recharge?” Judge asked. “Were you lying to us? Can you activate it again for us to experience?”
Spencer Bailey’s mouth twitched.
“The sword and saber intent are gone for now, but I can take you somewhere else later,” Elder Xavier replied.
“Where?” Soul Chaser asked.
“You’ll see soon enough,” Elder Xavier smiled.
He then turned to Billy and Harleen. “You two, take down that sword and saber.”
Billy and Harleen were puzzled, as was Spencer Bailey.
“Elder Xavier, are you giving those weapons to Boss and Harleen?” Azure Dragon asked. “Didn’t you say they were treasures of the Institute?”
“They’re just objects,” Elder Xavier replied, looking at Billy. “Go ahead.”
“Thank you for your kindness, but this isn’t appropriate,” Billy said.
“Just take them,” Elder Xavier insisted.
“But…” Harleen began.
“Go ahead; Elder Xavier is right,” Spencer Bailey added with a smile.
“Alright then,” Billy said. He and Harleen flew up to the sword and saber. Though they weren’t experts on weapon grades, they could tell from the aura that these were extraordinary items.
“Each weapon contains a soul imprint. Don’t resist; let it enter your mind,” Elder Xavier’s voice echoed in their ears.
“Understood,” Billy replied, exchanging a glance with Harleen. As soon as they grasped the hilts, a soul imprint flooded into their minds like a tide.
“Honey, my soul imprint contains a sword technique. Does yours have a saber technique?” Harleen asked after a moment.
“Yes,” Billy nodded thoughtfully. “I suspect these are part of a combined martial technique.”
“You mean the sword and saber techniques require two people to practice together?” Harleen realized.
“Exactly,” Billy nodded again. “Let’s go back down.”
They descended to the ground together.