Seeing the three people who had been chasing him relentlessly now fleeing at the sight of the lord, Mike felt a sense of satisfaction.
These days, he had suffered greatly to avoid the pursuit of the Runecarver Sect, and today he had almost lost his life.
“Stay here,” Leo said coldly, releasing three sea-blue fireballs that shot towards the three men.
“Ahhh…!” Three sharp screams echoed.
The three sea-blue fireballs engulfed Justice and his companions. Their protective spiritual energy lasted only a few seconds before their bodies turned to ashes under the blue flames.
Seeing Leo effortlessly kill Justice and his men without even moving, Mike swallowed hard-Leo’s power had become even more terrifying.
“Lord, I knew you wouldn’t die,” Mike said excitedly. “I heard that on Pill Sovereign Island, the Cultivators were ambushed by the Sea Demonkin of Star Moon Lake. Out of over three thousand Cultivators from the four great dynasties, only a little over a thousand returned. Although you did not return with them, I believed you wouldn’t fall on that island.”
Leo merely smiled at Mike’s excitement, not revealing any details.
“By the way, Lord, we should hurry back to Clearwind Town,” Mike suddenly remembered something and said urgently.
“What happened to Clearwind Town?” Leo frowned at Mike’s sudden change in expression.
“Lord, the Runecarver Sect, Yin Shadow Gate, and Everlasting Trade Association might be attacking Clearwind Town right now,” Mike said anxiously.
“What!?” Leo’s face changed drastically, his eyes flashing with cold light.
“Let’s go! Talk while we move!” Leo summoned the Dragon Sword and had Mike stand on it with him.
The Dragon Sword carried them swiftly towards Clearwind Town in a streak of light.
“What exactly happened?” Leo asked through a secret method as they flew high in the sky.
“Lord, many things have happened while you were on Pill Sovereign Island. The Martial Dynasty has changed drastically,” Mike said solemnly.
“Changed drastically?” Leo was puzzled.
“It all started with Pill Sovereign Island. When Salvador, the crown prince of the Martial Dynasty, returned from there, he had obtained many precious high-grade Spirit Fruits. After consuming them with Prince Caspian, both of their cultivation levels improved significantly. Prince Caspian even broke through to the half-step Spirit God realm.”
“Half a month ago, they teamed up with several elders from the Runecarver Sect to stage a coup, deposing the current emperor of the Martial Dynasty. After their successful coup, they carried out a bloody purge of opposing forces within the dynasty.”
“Almost all loyal ministers and generals of the emperor were purged. Most city lords in half of the territory were replaced by people loyal to Prince Caspian and Salvador.”
Mike briefly explained the sequence of events.
Salvador and Prince Caspian’s rebellion surprised Leo.
Although Leo had seen Salvador’s ambitious nature, he hadn’t expected him to act so quickly.
Mike continued, “After purging most opposing forces, Prince Caspian and Salvador set their sights on our Starfall Shop.”
Leo knew that Everlasting Trade Association was backed by Prince Caspian and Salvador. Naturally, they wouldn’t let go of the highly profitable Starfall Shop after gaining power.
“Ten days ago, Everlasting Trade Association began sending Spirit Saint experts to try and eliminate our Starfall Shop.”
“Additionally, opposing families in other towns started attacking our franchisees aggressively.”
“Fortunately, thanks to the grand formation you left behind, Everlasting Trade Association hasn’t succeeded yet.”
Hearing this, Leo’s eyes flashed coldly as he gritted his teeth. “Everlasting Trade Association!”
Clearwind Town was Leo’s first base in this world, so he had put a lot of effort into setting up a protective formation around it.
“How is the formation holding up? Has it been breached?” Leo asked immediately.
“Three days ago, Prince Caspian personally attacked and created a breach in the formation. The situation was critical until Miss Violet returned and severely injured him,” Mike replied.
“Violet injured Prince Caspian?” Leo was astonished.
According to Mike, Prince Caspian had reached the half-step Spirit God realm. Leo himself was at this level and knew its power well.
A half-step Spirit God could control some of the world’s power. Ordinary Spirit Saints were like small animals before them.
When did Violet’s cultivation reach a level capable of defeating a half-step Spirit God?
“Yes, Lord. I was being pursued by Runecarver Sect and Everlasting Trade Association at that time. When I heard this news, I was equally shocked,” Mike said with a stunned expression.
In his impression, Violet’s cultivation was far below Leo’s. Her ability to severely injure a half-step Spirit God was unbelievable.
“What method did Violet use to injure Prince Caspian?” Leo asked.
“Miss Violet reportedly wielded a mystical green tower and summoned a Vermilion Bird to injure Prince Caspian,” Mike replied.
“A mystical green tower?” Leo was taken aback but then thought of something. “Could it be the Azure Dragon Shrine from the Coleman family?”
The Azure Dragon Shrine had stood in the Coleman family for a thousand years, grand and ancient. Even Leo couldn’t discern its true nature.
“After that battle, Miss Violet herself sustained some injuries,” Mike said with concern.
Leo’s expression darkened immediately.
Violet had been a Cultivator for less than a year and had already fought a half-step Spirit God. That battle must have been tough.
“I won’t let Prince Caspian get away! The Runecarver Sect has grudges against me; their attack on Clearwind Town isn’t surprising. But what’s Yin Shadow Gate’s involvement?” Leo asked coldly.
“It’s for the Sacred Golden Elixir. According to rumors, three people obtained it on Pill Sovereign Island: you, Seraphina from Falling Blossom Palace, and Monk Benjamin,” Mike replied.
“Yes, only the three of us have it,” Leo confirmed.
Hearing Leo’s confirmation, Mike looked at him with reverence.
On Pill Sovereign Island, where geniuses from four great dynasties gathered, Leo had secured the Sacred Golden Elixir, proving his strength surpassed those geniuses.
“Lord, Diamond Fortress has deep grudges with Yin Shadow Gate. Monk Benjamin obtaining the Sacred Golden Elixir increases his chances of advancing to Spirit God realm.”