“If I remember correctly, it was you, Casey, who cut off Frederick’s arm, right?” Iker Dale looked at Casey and spoke calmly.
“And then?” Casey asked.
“Although Frederick lost his arm to you in the arena because he was outmatched, your strike was a bit too heavy-handed,” Iker Dale responded.
“If you’re willing to take my advice, apologize to Frederick and compensate him with some spirit stones. Let’s put this matter to rest, shall we?”
“Young Master, I don’t want his apology. Today, I want him to lose an arm!” Frederick Carr shouted from the side.
“Mr. Carr, do you want me to handle this, or will you do it yourself?” Iker Dale glanced at him.
Frederick Carr sensed the coldness in Iker Dale’s tone and fell silent.
“What do you think, Casey?” Iker Dale asked, turning back to Casey.
“What if I refuse?” Casey replied indifferently.
“I’m just a mediator. If you insist on not apologizing, I won’t force you,” Iker Dale shrugged. “However, if Frederick seeks revenge against you, there’s nothing I can do.”
“Also, a reminder: Frederick’s uncle is the second elder of our Star Fragment Abbey, so…”
“Enough! If you’re going to fight, do it quickly. If not, step aside and stop wasting time!” White Tiger interjected sternly.
“Are you talking to me?” A flash of anger appeared in Iker Dale’s eyes as he looked at White Tiger.
“Who else?” White Tiger replied dismissively.
“Insolent! How dare you speak to the Young Master like that? Slap him!” commanded the gray-robed elderly man behind Iker Dale.
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and sent a gust of wind towards White Tiger.
Aubree countered with a palm strike. After a muffled sound, both sides retreated several steps, causing the ground beneath them to crack.
The gray-robed elderly man was an eighth-rank Entering Dao Realm cultivator, two levels higher than Aubree. Without using full strength, they were evenly matched.
“Impressive. Try another strike!” the gray-robed elderly man said coldly.
“If you strike again, you’ll be crippled!” Billy’s voice rang out.
“Hmph! Arrogant words!” the gray-robed elderly man sneered. “Let’s see how you’ll cripple me!”
He then unleashed his full aura and attacked Aubree.
“As you wish!” Billy responded coldly and struck back with a powerful palm.
A tangible wave of energy surged forward with thunderous momentum. The elderly man was caught off guard by Billy’s skill and couldn’t dodge in time. He instinctively raised his hand to block.
A muffled sound echoed as the elderly man was sent flying several hundred meters away. He crashed heavily to the ground, spitting blood and his arm shattered and mangled.
Billy’s cultivation had reached sixth-rank Entering Dao Realm after activating his bloodline power, making him far superior. If he had intended to kill, it wouldn’t have been just an arm that was destroyed.
“Ah…” the gray-robed elderly man screamed in pain.
The surrounding crowd gasped in shock. Many had witnessed Billy’s prowess at the Prodigy List competition, where he had killed an eighth-rank Entering Dao Realm elder with full power and an unguarded opponent. But now, Billy had effortlessly crippled another eighth-rank Entering Dao Realm expert!
“What’s this?!” Iker Dale frowned and looked at the black-robed elder behind him. “Elder Emory, take him down!”
“Understood!” Elder Emory responded gravely, revealing his half-step Perceiving Dao Realm cultivation.
“Master Iker, if you don’t want Star Fragment Abbey to get into big trouble, I advise against letting Elder Emory take action,” Erica Cardenas finally spoke up, looking at Iker Dale calmly.
“Erica, you’ve seen what happened. They provoked us first. If I do nothing, where is Star Fragment Abbey’s dignity? Today…” Iker Dale frowned slightly.
“I’m just giving you advice. Whether you listen is up to you,” Erica Cardenas interrupted. “Or perhaps you should consult your father first.”
“This minor issue doesn’t require my father’s involvement!” Iker Dale responded sternly.
“In that case, do as you wish,” Erica Cardenas shrugged.
“Elder Emory, attack!” Iker Dale ordered again with a frown.
“Master Iker, such arrogance!” At that moment, another man’s voice rang out.
Billy and his group turned to see Walter Thornton, the young master of Heavenly Net Hall!
“Miss Knight, Miss Chandler, long time no see!” Walter Thornton greeted Harleen and her companion before nodding at Billy.
“Mr. Thornton,” Harleen and her companion responded politely. They had a good impression of Walter Thornton as someone worth befriending.
“Walter Thornton, this has nothing to do with you. Stay out of it!” Iker Dale said coldly to Walter Thornton. Clearly, there was animosity between them.
“What if I insist?” Walter Thornton replied with a smile.
“Then let’s see if you have the strength!” Iker Dale retorted angrily.
“You can try,” Walter Thornton smiled again before turning to an elder behind him. “Miss Knight and her friends are my guests. If anyone attacks them, take them down!”
“Understood!” the elder nodded solemnly as his aura surged. He was a first-rank Perceiving Dao Realm cultivator!
“You…” Iker Dale frowned deeply.
“What are you doing?!” At that moment, an elder in Domain Lord’s Mansion attire emerged from the meeting hall.
“Greetings, Mr. Quinn!” Many people bowed upon seeing the elder.
The newcomer was Waylon Quinn, the chief steward of Domain Lord’s Mansion and a fifth-rank Perceiving Dao Realm cultivator!
“Erica, bring Mr. Billy inside,” Waylon Quinn instructed Erica Cardenas sternly.
“Understood,” Erica Cardenas nodded and turned to Billy. “Mr. Billy, please.”
“Casey, watch over everyone,” Billy instructed Casey before leaving.
Since White Feather wasn’t present today, Casey was the strongest among them if they fought without holding back. His Demon Blade Technique allowed him to contend with late-stage Entering Dao Realm opponents, making him slightly stronger than Aubree. Harleen was next in strength if she wielded her ‘feather sword’ and used Five Elements Blade Dance.
“Got it,” Casey nodded in response.
“Mr. Billy, rest assured. As long as I’m here, no one will harm Miss Knight and her friends,” Walter Thornton assured.
“Thank you,” Billy nodded gratefully.
A few minutes later, Billy followed Erica Cardenas and Waylon Quinn into the meeting hall.