Lachlan Willis set out on his journey back to Edoland!
Meanwhile, at the Orderwarden base in the desert…
Isa Austin, after reporting everything that had happened in the Hidden Cultivation Realm to Master Inkwell, did not leave. Instead, he chose to continue taking on missions from the Order Keepers Organization to earn rewards.
Due to the frequent disasters, mutant animals running rampant, and the World Annihilation Demon guiding a series of catastrophes, the Earth’s world was in turmoil because of the spiritual energy rifts. Many previously hidden forbidden zones were now emerging. As the representative organization of the Will of the Celestial Path, the Order Keepers Organization had the responsibility of maintaining peace in the world.
Thus, various tasks were constantly being issued, all of which came with relatively generous rewards.
When Isa Austin entered the mission hall, intending to accept a new task from the Hall of Ten Thousand Matters, he ran into two people. It was none other than Sage Bently from the Heavenly Summit Sect and Joanna Munoz from the South Sea Pavilion.
The two had just returned their completed missions, receiving valuable cultivation resources like the Supreme Yuan Pill, and were now walking out of the mission hall.
“Sage Bently, Joanna Munoz!” Isa Austin greeted them casually.
Sage Bently and Joanna Munoz, upon seeing Isa Austin, were taken aback.
“You…?” Sage Bently asked in confusion, his eyes narrowing.
Isa Austin had previously been severely injured by the Transformation of Immortal-Demon Blood, causing his skin to be completely corroded. Though, as a Great Vehicle expert, his recovery speed had been fast, and new skin had grown, it was covered in scars, giving him a horrifying appearance.
Sage Bently and Joanna Munoz, seeing his grotesque visage, failed to recognize him at first and were momentarily stunned.
“I am Isa Austin!” Isa Austin realized this and darkened his gaze, speaking coldly.
“Ah, it’s Isa Austin!” Sage Bently cupped his hands in greeting.
At this moment, Joanna Munoz’s expression shifted, and she asked, “Isa Austin, I heard that you and Lachlan Willis went to perform the mission to explore the Outland Ruins. How did it go? Did you succeed?”
Isa Austin shook his head and did not hide the truth. “No, we did not. To be honest, all these injuries I got from Outland Ruins. It’s a perilous place, filled with danger and heavy casualties. I barely made it out alive!”
Upon hearing this, Sage Bently and Joanna Munoz exchanged looks, their eyes lighting up.
“Oh? So it was that dangerous? From what you’re saying, did no one else make it out alive?” Sage Bently asked.
“Did Lachlan Willis die in there as well?” Joanna Munoz’s gaze sharpened.
Back when they were all part of the Ancient Willis Family, and as Seeds of the Star Path, they had been utterly crushed and humiliated by Lachlan Willis. The words “You, as Seeds of the Star Path? Do you even deserve it?” had shattered the pride of Leland Santiago, Sage Bently, Harlow Lowe, and Joanna Munoz. They had been deeply affected by this humiliation.
Sage Bently and Joanna Munoz harbored deep resentment and even hatred toward Lachlan Willis, feeling as though he was a dark cloud looming over them, suffocating them. It had even created a mental barrier, affecting their future cultivation.
If Lachlan Willis were dead, it would be a joyous event for them. It would be like pulling a thorn out of their hearts, making them feel clear and unburdened.
“Lachlan Willis? He didn’t die in the Outland Ruins… But he is going to die in the Judgment Hall now. Hehe…” Isa Austin said coldly, his voice sharp.
Hearing his words, Sage Bently and Joanna Munoz were initially disappointed, but their eyes immediately gleamed with excitement.
“What? Lachlan Willis is going to die in the Judgment Hall of the Order Keepers Organization? What happened?” Joanna Munoz asked eagerly.
Isa Austin sneered, “Because he colluded with the World Annihilation Demon! Master Inkwell severely injured him and took him to the Judgment Hall! This time, Lachlan Willis is most likely done for!”
With that, Isa Austin briefly explained the situation to Sage Bently and Joanna Munoz, then left.
Afterward, Sage Bently and Joanna Munoz exchanged a glance, both seeing the malicious glee in each other’s eyes, as well as a stirring desire for action.
“Joanna Munoz, do you have something in mind?” Sage Bently asked with a half-smile.
“How about you, Sage Bently?” Joanna Munoz replied playfully, a mischievous smile on her beautiful face.
“Heh, now that we both know this information, there’s no need to hide our thoughts. Since Lachlan Willis is already finished, I think we should get some interest back from his sect, don’t you agree?” Sage Bently said with a smile.
“I was thinking the same! From what I know, Lachlan Willis is the young master of the Sun Moon Sect. I heard that this Sun Moon Sect was once incredibly powerful, with deep foundations. Though it had fallen into obscurity for a time, it recently ascended to the Ancient Plane. Since Lachlan Willis is done for, why don’t we destroy the Sun Moon Sect and seize their foundation and opportunities? It would also be a way to avenge the humiliation we suffered at the Ancient Willis Family!” Joanna Munoz’s face hardened with cruelty as she spoke.
“Exactly! Last time, we Heavenly Summit Sect suffered greatly! To placate Cain Wills’s anger, we had to give up countless valuable resources. These resources were originally supposed to go to me!” Sage Bently nodded in agreement, gritting his teeth.
“Who’s not in the same boat? The South Sea Pavilion didn’t fare any better! We’ve already investigated. Cain Wills is from the Ancient Willis Family, and has no ties to the Sun Moon Sect. In fact, there’s even a grudge between them. Since Lachlan Willis is gone, Cain Wills has no reason to interfere with the Sun Moon Sect. We can destroy the sect without any hesitation!” Joanna Munoz sneered.
During the incident at the Ancient Willis Family, several families and sects had nearly perished. Afterward, they had thoroughly investigated Cain Wills’s background. They discovered that Cain Wills was from the Ancient Willis Family and had been missing for many years, with no connection to the Sun Moon Sect. As long as Lachlan Willis was gone, Cain Wills was unlikely to interfere with the Sun Moon Sect.
“Well! But to destroy the Sun Moon Sect, just the two of us won’t be enough! We’ll need to go back and ask the elders of our sect!” Sage Bently said.
“Of course! Last time, because of Lachlan Willis, our sect paid a huge price, with severe casualties. If we have the chance for revenge, I’m sure the Sect Master and Ancestors won’t refuse!” Joanna Munoz nodded firmly.