“Greetings, Elder Alvin!” Zion Dale, after a brief moment of rest, flew over to Alvin Huff.
“What happened?” Alvin Huff frowned slightly as he observed Zion’s condition.
“Reporting to Elder Alvin!” Zion Dale took a deep breath and pointed towards Billy.
“That kid is harboring people from the Great Blue Star Domain. I brought men to demand their surrender, but not only did they refuse, they also killed two Praetorian Guards!”
“Hmm?” Alvin Huff’s frown deepened as he looked at Billy. “Is this true?”
“I killed them,” Billy responded calmly. “As for harboring people from the Great Blue Star Domain, you’ll have to ask this commander where he got that information.”
“Kid, you’re still trying to argue. Someone saw you interacting with people from the Great Blue Star Domain, and your relationship is far from ordinary…”
“Before I lose my temper, you’d better leave immediately, or no one will be able to save you!” Billy interrupted him.
“Kid, Elder Alvin is here. Don’t be insolent!” A middle-aged man pointed at Billy and said sternly.
“Leave!” Billy replied.
“You court death!” The middle-aged man shouted angrily and raised his hand to strike Billy.
“Stop!” Alvin Huff commanded.
He then turned to Billy. “Regardless of whether you are harboring people from the Great Blue Star Domain, you did kill the Praetorian Guards. If you don’t want this to escalate, come with me to the Star Palace and let the Punishment Hall decide your fate.”
“No thanks!” Billy ignored him and descended to the ground.
“Hmm?!” Seeing Billy disregard him, a flash of anger crossed Alvin Huff’s eyes.
“Kid, you’re audacious. Stay here!” The middle-aged man raised his hand and grabbed towards Billy.
His cultivation was barely acceptable, at the early stage of the Perceiving Dao Realm.
As he moved, the space around Billy distorted, slowing his movements.
“Leave!” Billy turned and glanced at him.
As he spoke, he raised his hand, and a wave of energy from the Celestial Black Finger surged out.
With a muffled sound, the middle-aged man was sent flying three or four hundred meters away, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Barely stabilizing himself, the man’s face showed extreme shock.
Even though he had been prepared, knowing that Billy could cut off Zion Dale’s arm meant he was strong. But he hadn’t expected him to be this strong-just a casual move, and he couldn’t resist!
Such a prodigy!
“In that case, let me see this so-called genius for myself!” Alvin Huff frowned deeply.
As he spoke, his aura surged, revealing his ninth-rank Perceiving Dao Realm strength within moments.
“If you want to fight, I’ll play along!” Billy’s eyes narrowed slightly as his aura also reached its peak.
“Confidence is good for young people, but don’t be arrogant. Stay humble, or you’ll face consequences,” Alvin Huff replied sternly.
“Make your move!” Billy gripped his kylin blade and spoke coldly.
“Alright!” Alvin Huff’s eyes narrowed as he prepared to attack.
“Elder Alvin, wait!” A woman’s voice interrupted.
Celine Quinn appeared in the sky with Erica Cardenas.
“Greetings, Princess!” Everyone from Akabuchi Star Palace except Alvin Huff bowed simultaneously.
“Hmm!” Celine Quinn nodded slightly and looked at Alvin Huff. “Elder Alvin, there has been a misunderstanding today. Please calm down.”
She paused before continuing. “The people from the Great Blue Star Domain have been found. This matter has nothing to do with Mr. Billy.”
“Even so, he must still be held accountable!” Alvin Huff responded sternly. “No matter what, he killed Praetorian Guards and must come with me!”
“Elder Alvin, the responsibility lies with General Zion!” Celine Quinn’s eyes narrowed as she continued.
“He attacked Mr. Billy’s friends without any evidence. Mr. Billy was merely defending himself.”
“Princess…” Zion Dale frowned slightly.
“General Zion, I hereby strip you of all military duties and expel you from the Domain Lord’s Mansion. You are now a commoner!” Celine Quinn interrupted him.
“Why?” Zion Dale asked loudly after a moment of shock.
“You don’t know why?” Erica Cardenas replied.
“You abused your power for personal gain, causing two Praetorian Guards to be killed. This is a serious crime!”
“We’re only stripping you of your military duties and not pursuing further charges because of your past contributions!”
“Princess…” Zion Dale frowned again.
“Enough! This matter is not up for discussion!” Celine Quinn waved her hand dismissively.
Alvin Huff opened his mouth as if to say something but thought better of it.
“Farewell!” Zion Dale took a deep breath and left, casting a cold glance at Billy.
Alvin Huff also left with an unpleasant expression.
After they departed, Billy and his group landed on the ground with Celine Quinn and Erica Cardenas joining them. Harleen and her group also gathered around.
“Thank you, Princess!” Billy cupped his hands towards Celine Quinn.
“Mr. Billy, there’s no need for thanks. I should apologize on behalf of the Star Palace,” Celine Quinn replied with a smile.
“Mr. Billy, you cut off Zion Dale’s arm today. He won’t let this go easily. Be careful,” Erica Cardenas added.
“Thanks for the warning!” Billy smiled faintly.
“Mr. Billy, I have a reluctant request today. I wonder if you…” Celine Quinn hesitated.
“What is it?” Billy asked.
“I would like to ask Mr. Billy to visit Aurora Sect to discuss an alliance,” Celine Quinn responded.
“Weren’t people from Star Fragment Abbey supposed to handle this?” Casey interjected.
“That was the plan,” Erica Cardenas said with a hint of surprise in her eyes before continuing. “But we’ve learned that the Great Blue Star Domain has also sent strong individuals to Aurora Sect, far stronger than Raymond Dale. If we send him, it might not work out.”
“And the palace master doesn’t trust Star Fragment Abbey with this task!”
“You wanted Boss to scout the Great Blue Star Domain before; now you want him to go to Aurora Sect? You sure know how to pick people!” White Tiger pouted.
“I know it’s a lot to ask. If Mr. Billy can’t…” Celine Quinn looked at Billy.
“When do you need me to go?” Billy interrupted her.
“If Mr. Billy agrees, it would be best to leave today or tomorrow. The longer we wait, the more variables there are,” Erica Cardenas replied.
“Alright, I’ll visit Aurora Sect tomorrow,” Billy said after some thought.
“Thank you, Mr. Billy!” Celine Quinn bowed in gratitude.
“It’s nothing,” Billy waved it off.
“Mr. Billy, there’s a storage ring with a token of appreciation from the Star Palace. Please accept it,” Celine Quinn said as she flicked a storage ring towards Billy.
“Thanks!” Billy accepted it without hesitation.
After exchanging a few more words, Celine Quinn and Erica Cardenas took their leave.
“Boss, why did you agree? Akabuchi Star Palace has plenty of late-stage Perceiving Dao Realm experts. Why do they need us?” Azure Dragon asked Billy.
“We’re not busy anyway. It might not be a bad thing,” Billy replied thoughtfully.
“Alright,” Azure Dragon shrugged.
“Boss, are you really at the eighth-rank Entering Dao Realm?” Judge asked.
“Yes,” Billy nodded before adding, “I should reach ninth-rank Sacred Realm soon.”
Everyone gasped in amazement.
At this rate of progress, even rockets couldn’t keep up!
The next morning, Billy led his group towards Aurora Sect.