The Return of God of War [Completed] - Chapter 4011-4020

Chapter 4011 In Full Force

The more Nister and the other elders stared at Gloria’s torn and bloodied cheeks, the more they felt deeply offended. It was as though Levi had also slapped them and left a stinging sensation on their faces.

There was no doubt Levi was taking it out on the entire Cordierite Association, but despite everyone’s outrage, no one dared to utter a word. “Since no one has any objections, I’ll take my leave now,” Levi said before turning around and striding off.

Of course, I’ll let Floyd have the honor of killing Gloria. I only came here today to teach her a lesson, anyway. It’s just her luck that I had time on my hands. Ha!

As soon as Levi disappeared from their sight, Nister and the others unleashed their anger. “That b*stard has gone too far! Does he think the Cordierite Association wouldn’t retaliate?”

“How dare he hit Gloria in front of us. We have to return the favor tenfold!” “Once we’ve captured the robber, I swear I’ll make his life a living hell!”

While everyone continued to lash out at Levi, Nister quickly reported the incident to Albert. Back at Willowbank’s Cordierite Association, Albert flew into a rage upon receiving the news.

“Bloody h*ll! That sc*mbag has gone overboard! How will Cordierite Association ever gain a foothold in Kenfort if we don’t get rid of him?” he fumed before making a swift, final decision. “Time to go out in full force to kill the robber! If anyone from Prime Association dares to stop us, we’ll eliminate them too!”

The moment the order was issued, everyone in Willowbank jumped into action.

Since the team he sent out previously had suffered an utter defeat, Albert knew he’d stand a better chance of winning if he mobilized all his troops and thousands of top-class elites from Cordierite Association’s headquarters.

Determined to crush the robber to smithereens, the Sea of Stars Guild readily agreed to send out all their best warriors, while Tenebrous Sky Division pledged to deploy hundreds of thousands of elites.

Large sects like Drakotigris Order and Divine Blade Sect, who had fallen prey to the robber before, also wasted no time dispatching their best troops to exact revenge.

Needless to say, it was a flurry of activity as countless large and small sects rushed to Willowbank to await their orders.

Stomp! Stomp! Stomp!

Before long, hundreds of thousands of elites from Tenebrous Sky Division were gathered and marching in unison, their thunderous footsteps almost causing the entire base to shake.

What was even more impressive, though, were the ten green armored vehicles amid the formation, glinting coldly as they advanced.

Rows of what seemed like rocket launchers were mounted atop the vehicles, their black barrels pointed forward and fully loaded with something shiny.

If one were to look closer, one would realize that the shiny objects were none other than the sharp-pointed heads of spears.

The material of the spears might be a mystery, but from a distance, it was undeniable that they looked like perfect, finely-tuned weapons.

As it turned out, the armored vehicles were aptly named “Devil’s Chariot,” and the spears in the barrels were ultimate weapons forged from the finest materials.

Best of all, array masters had set up a formation for the vehicles, allowing them to operate by harnessing the power of the universe.

That way, the spears, which were already lethal, would be able to unleash the full potential of their ultimate weapon power.

Whenever an armored vehicle was activated, it’d release a hundred spears simultaneously, and not even those with the highest cultivation levels could dodge them all.

Moreover, the spears were imbued with a divine aura that gave them a certain degree of tracking capability, making it even harder for enemies to escape after being locked on by the vehicles.

Unsurprisingly, the ten armored vehicles were Tenebrous Sky Division’s best-kept divine tools, and the sect had brought them all out to deal with the robber.

One thing was for sure—the Devil’s Chariot armored vehicles, coupled with Tenebrous Sky Division’s hundreds of thousands of elite troops, were more than enough to annihilate any large sect.

Other sects also promptly sent out their cream of the crop, with Drakotigris Order being the first to mobilize their entire team and vowing to avenge the Titanium Warriors.

 

Chapter 4012 Witness His Death

Not to be outdone, the leaders of Battle Tiger Tribe, too, went out in full force. After all, their blood had been awakened, and one could hear a faint tiger’s roar with each move they made. In short, their combat power had become truly impressive.

The head of the Divine Blade Sect promptly led his sect’s five elders onto the battlefield, with complex sword formations appearing above their heads as they walked. From the looks of it, it was clear they had perfected their cultivation in swordsmanship.

Of course, all the other sects had done the same by sending out their elites. How could they not when they shared the common goal of killing the robber to get revenge?

As for Blithe Lord’s camp, they had stabilized pretty quickly after their last defeat and elected a new leader.

The new Blithe Lord was just as highly skilled in controlling beasts, so it didn’t take long for him to put together a formidable army of thousands of spirit beasts, ten of which were close to achieving King class.

Like an army of well-trained soldiers, they quickly assembled into a line formation and awaited their orders. Meanwhile, Albert stood on the cloudship and surveyed the hundreds of sects gathered below.

Battle flags flew high while troops stood strong and proud. The entire area was filled with an intense, murderous aura.

“Kill the robber! Vengeance will be ours!” Albert thundered, his voice resonating in everyone’s ears. “Kill the robber!” “Vengeance will be ours!” “Kill the robber!”

“Vengeance will be ours…”

Several fighters from various sects shouted in unison, their angry roars filling the sky and turning it ominously dark.

“Set out!”

Following Albert’s order, the allied army swung into action and began marching toward Lightspring.

Naturally, the sight of the alliance rushing out of Willowbank caused many fighters from the surrounding areas to look on in awe.

Some of them were utterly perplexed, so those in the know had to fill them in.

“Oh, so they’re off to kill that robber… Why assemble such a terrifying lineup, though? Isn’t Mr. Fitzgerald making a mountain out of a molehill?”

“I can’t believe Tenebrous Sky Division has even deployed their Devil’s Chariot armored vehicles. Those are the divine tools used to deal with top fighters!”

“Exactly! Even Blithe Lord has dispatched his spirit beast army. By the looks of it, there are at least ten beasts close to attaining the King class. I reckon this spirit beast army alone is strong enough to wipe out three to five large sects!”

“Look! Those are the fighters from Divine Blade Sect, aren’t they? They even have sword formations circling them as they walk… That’s the mark of a fighter who has achieved the highest swordsmanship level!”

“Oh, even the Battle Tiger Tribe has joined in the fight. I have no doubt they all possess incredible combat prowess. Otherwise, we wouldn’t hear tiger roars when they walk.”

“Let’s keep our distance from them! Cordierite Association looks serious this time, and I’m sure they’ll kill anyone who gets in their way.”

The crowd continued chattering among themselves, but no one dared to go any closer because they feared they might get caught in the crossfire.

Meanwhile, Gloria, who still hadn’t gotten over how Levi had slapped her, joined the onlookers as soon as she received the news.

When she saw the mind-blowing lineup the alliance had sent, her resentment from before quickly turned into glee.

“Ha! Let’s see how that dastardly robber will fend off this attack! So what if he’s powerful? Given the combined strength of this army, there’s no way he can come out of this alive,” Gloria muttered to herself as her lips curled into a smile.

Alas, she accidentally tugged at one of the wounds near her lips, causing her to wince from the pain. Needless to say, that only intensified her bitterness toward Levi.

“This time, I shall see how the robber dies with my own eyes!” Gloria muttered angrily.

With that, she began tailing the alliance from a distance, determined to witness the entire process of the robber being defeated and killed.

If there’s a chance, I’ll even gladly end the robber’s life with my own hands. Revenge shall be mine!

At the same time, Sylvan, who was in Lightspring, had also caught wind of the news.

In fact, he had already deployed many informants to watch Cordierite Association’s every move ever since Prime Association decided to side with Levi.

Thanks to the constant stream of information, he knew Albert was rallying the troops even as it happened.

However, it wasn’t until Sylvan heard about the total strength of the alliance that he became utterly dumbfounded.

“Oh, sh*t. We’re doomed. I can’t believe Cordierite Association has brought out all their big guns!” he mumbled worriedly. “There’s no way they’d give up without a fight!”

 

Chapter 4013 Slim Odds Of Winning

Knowing that the sects Cordierite Association had gathered were unprecedentedly powerful, Sylvan furrowed his brows before turning to his trusted aide.

“Get the elders from Prime Company here immediately. We have important business to discuss.” Not long after, the elders from Prime Company hurried over and quickly noticed something was amiss when they saw the grim-faced Sylvan.

“Mr. Webber, did something happen?” one of the elders asked. Sylvan nodded and told them everything he knew. The elders, too, turned ashen-faced upon realizing the gravity of the situation.

With Cordierite Association sending out such a powerful alliance to retaliate against Levi, not even the entire Prime Company would stand a chance of winning!

“That’s also why I haven’t informed Mr. Garrison. If he finds out about it, I’m sure he’d take the initiative to attack,” Sylvan said with a sigh. “Sadly, I doubt we can do anything to turn the situation around.”

The elders of Prime Company nodded in agreement. After the way Levi had stormed off to Cordierite Association to slap Gloria, everyone knew how reckless he could be.

One could even say that punishing Gloria to humiliate Nister and the other two elders was the very thing that triggered the ultimate showdown.

After all, Sylvan had stepped in earlier to mediate the situation and successfully convinced Nister and the others to back down.

If he had held another round of negotiations and doled out the necessary compensation, the whole matter would’ve been settled without a hitch.

“What are your plans, Mr. Webber?” one of the elders piped up.

“We have to do everything we can to keep Mr. Garrison calm. So long as he doesn’t attack, there might still be a chance of turning things around,” Sylvan replied after pondering for a moment. “However, I haven’t thought of any concrete plans yet. Given the power of the alliance, I’m afraid we won’t be able to hide the news from him for long.”

Like Sylvan, the other elders of Prime Company were just as worried and helpless.

The thought of facing off such a formidable army was enough to scare them out of their wits.

Sylvan let out another long sigh. “If we don’t handle this well, it might spell the end of Prime Association!”

As Sylvan had predicted, it didn’t take long before news of the Cordierite Association’s powerful army reached Cheriette’s ears.

Larissa, too, had read the news on her communication device, and the two women promptly turned as white as a sheet.

“No matter how powerful Master is, he won’t be able to take on such a massive and concerted attack!” Larissa said, her voice trembling.

From her days as an Empyrean in Eclipse, she had seen enough to know that any of those leading sects in Cordierite Association would easily wipe out Eclipse.

Tenebrous Sky Division, for example, had once only needed thirty thousand elites and their Devil’s Chariot armored vehicles to inflict a crushing defeat on three large sects.

The fact that they had now mobilized more than a hundred thousand elites and ten Devil’s Chariot armored vehicles meant they intended to eliminate Prime Association too!

By then, Cheriette was also shaking like a leaf. Even though she wasn’t as worldly as Larissa, she could still estimate the power of the alliance based on the number of troops that had attacked Astre Lune Sect a while ago.

“Let’s keep this from Lord Garrison for the time being!” Cheriette whispered.

Despite being on the same page as her friend, Larissa quickly added, “How long can we keep it from him, though?”

The two women knew Levi’s temperament well, and if he ever found out about the impending attack, there was no doubt he’d fight to the death.

That being said, what were the chances of Levi and Prime Association winning against the formidable alliance?

Even if Levi could utilize his skills to escape, it was highly improbable that his subordinates would be as lucky.

Prime Association, too, might also be in grave danger.

With that thought in mind, Larissa and Cheriette sunk deeper into despair.

 

Chapter 4014 Enjoy The Moment

Just then, a hearty chuckle rang out, causing both Larissa and Cheriette to jump in fright. “What’s there to be afraid of? We’ll take our enemies as they come. No matter how many troops Cordierite Association sends, I’ll slaughter them all with my sword.” To their horror, the person standing behind them was none other than Levi. “Lord Garrison!”

“Master!” Upon seeing how panicked the two women were, Levi burst out laughing. “I already heard about the news that you guys were discussing. It’s not as terrifying as you think. After all, Cordierite Association is nothing to me.”

“Master, Cordierite Association has sent out very powerful sects this time. Their combined power is at least ten times more than what we had experienced before. We can’t underestimate them!”

“That’s right, Lord Garrison. I heard that the Devil’s Chariot armored vehicles were specifically designed by Tenebrous Sky Division to annihilate top elites!”

In a bid to make Levi change his mind, both women had intentionally injected as much fear into their voices as possible. Levi, however, remained unfazed. “That’s great! I still have six premium ultimate weapons yet to be tested!”

Well… The more accurate figure is forty-six premium ultimate weapons, but I think the first ten weapons I forged should be the only ones classified as divine tools.

With Levi being so confident, Larissa and Cheriette didn’t know how else they could persuade him.

Unfortunately, that confidence didn’t rub off on them, and they stayed pessimistic about the impending battle.

Then again, how could they not? It was already bad enough to be severely outnumbered, but it was even worse when the opponent had elites who were the best of the best.

Therefore, a powerful man like Levi wouldn’t necessarily have the last laugh, either.

“Hide yourselves if you guys are scared. Don’t get in my way,” Levi grumbled.

“I won’t leave, Lord Garrison. I’ll fight alongside you.”

“I won’t hide, either, Master. At worst, we’ll die together!”

Although Larissa and Cheriette stood tall and firm, deep down, they knew they had no other choice.

From their point of view, they might still have a chance of survival if they stayed close to Levi. If they ran away, however, they’d undoubtedly meet their ends.

After all, whether it was Astre Lune Sect, Eclipse, or some other more powerful sect, no one would be a match against Cordierite Association’s formidable alliance.

“That’s more like it!” Levi piped up.

In all honesty, his confidence wasn’t entirely unfounded, especially since he had already gotten a gist of the Cordierite Association’s strength after their previous fight.

He had led Thunder Qilin into the enemy’s camp, and even without unleashing their full power, they still slaughtered two powerful factions with ease.

Just then, Sylvan’s voice rang out. “Ah, I’ve finally found you, Mr. Garrison.”

“Is there something you need from me?” Levi replied as he looked at the beaming man.

Hmm, that’s odd… Logically speaking, Prime Association should already have heard about the incoming attack from Cordierite Association. Why, then, does he still look so relaxed?

“No, no, it’s nothing. I just feel bad that I haven’t given you a proper welcome even though you’ve been in Lightspring for a while now,” Sylvan said sincerely. “That’s why I’ve come to invite you to my Immortal Manor. I hope you won’t turn me down!”

Levi was momentarily stunned before curling his lips into a smile. “Shouldn’t you be preparing for a battle, Mr. Webber? How are you still in the mood to have me over at your place?”

“Oh, you must be joking, Mr. Garrison!” Sylvan replied with a sigh. “The battle with Cordierite Association’s alliance is inevitable, so how can I not be worried? However, I also know that no amount of persuasion will change your mind about retaliating. Rather than upset you, I’d prefer to let nature take its course. Besides, I’ve seen what you’re capable of, Mr. Garrison. As long as we deploy all of Prime Company’s fighters to back you up, who’s to say we wouldn’t stand a chance? Since we can more or less determine the outcome, why not take some time to enjoy the moment?”

With Sylvan being so sincere and candid, Levi barely suspected a thing as he agreed to the invitation.

 

Chapter 4015 Ancient Formation

One thing was for sure—Sylvan’s acting skills were top-notch, and not even Levi had noticed anything amiss. Of course, the main point was that his explanation was sensible and aligned with what Levi wanted to hear.

“Ladies, please come along!” Sylvan exclaimed before a sudden roar nearly made him jump out of his skin. Upon turning around, he came face to face with an angry Thunder Qilin, nostrils spouting flames as though it was trying to ask, “Why aren’t you inviting me along?”

“Ah, I’ve specially prepared a delicious spread for you, Thunder Qilin. I just haven’t had a chance to mention it yet,” Sylvan hastily explained.

Oh, gosh. I’ve witnessed Thunder Qilin’s terrifying combat prowess for myself, and not even I can measure up to it. If I angered this King class spirit beast, it might just go on a rampage and wipe out Lightspring!

Thunder Qilin immediately howled in delight as though it had emerged victorious from a hard-fought battle. Levi, however, couldn’t help but smirk. My, my. From the looks of it, Thunder Qilin seems to have given up on appearing all majestic in front of humans.

With that, Levi, Larissa, Cheriette, and Thunder Qilin set out for their destination in Sylvan’s cloudship. After about an hour, the cloudship slowly descended in Lightspring.

“We’ve arrived, Mr. Garrison!” Sylvan said smilingly. As he laid eyes on the dilapidated building in front of them, Levi couldn’t help but frown. “Mr. Webber, is this some kind of joke?”

“Not at all, Mr. Garrison! I’d never have the guts to play such a prank on you! Please be patient. You’ll understand in a moment.” The next second, Sylvan marched toward the rusty gate surrounding the run-down courtyard and gently opened it.

“Please follow me, Mr. Garrison!” he uttered politely. Despite feeling perplexed, Levi did as instructed and followed Sylvan into the courtyard.

However, as soon as the group walked through the gate, their surroundings changed entirely. The area in front of them had been transformed into a beautiful vintage courtyard with pavilions, statues, and a lovely garden.

The rustic stone tiles and pond complemented each other perfectly while gentle harp music flowed through the trees and bushes.

The music was soothing and intoxicating, and every note had a cleansing effect on one’s mind and soul.

Clang!

The rusty gate suddenly closed on its own, and by the time Levi turned to look at it, it had vanished without a trace.

“Is this an ancient formation?” Levi asked curiously.

“That’s impressive, Mr. Garrison!” Sylvan replied with a nod. “Yes, you’re absolutely right. Since we needed to keep the place away from prying eyes, Prime Association spent a fortune hiring an array master to set this formation up. We call this the Immortal Manor, and it’s reserved only for our most distinguished guests. You’re the first person to be invited here in almost thirty years, Mr. Garrison.”

Levi smiled as he silently surveyed his surroundings.

I can’t help but think there was some bullsh*t mixed in those words, but nevertheless, I have to admit this place does befit its name. The clouds of swirling mist make it look like a scene straight out of heaven. It’s indeed an Immortal Manor!

“Come with me, Mr. Garrison. I’ve already prepared a banquet for you.”

Thunder Qilin suddenly howled at the forest in the distance.

Upon seeing that, Levi broke into a smile. “Fine. You can explore the area, but please remember to control your power. I don’t want you destroying such a beautiful place.”

Unable to control its excitement, Thunder Qilin quickly leaped into the air and disappeared into the forest.

“We’ve also placed a massive Energy Gathering Array here to store a high concentration of pure spiritual energy. That’s why spirit beasts are so fond of it,” Sylvan explained as he continued leading the way.

Soon, the group was led into a spacious hall.

The main hall was elegantly decorated, and every piece of furniture and ornament was carved out of top-quality wood.

The best part, however, was that four red sandalwood tables had been neatly set up, each with a delicious spread laid out on it.

“Everyone, please take a seat,” Sylvan said cordially.

 

Chapter 4016 Laid Siege

Levi sat at the main table without hesitation while Larissa and Cheriette sat on either side of him. “A banquet isn’t complete without some entertainment. Get Pristine here to play the harp for us,” Sylvan said to his subordinate.

The latter promptly left the main hall, and it didn’t take long before a young woman in a white dress entered with a harp.

“Greetings, Mr. Garrison and Mr. Webber. My name is Pristine,” she said, her voice so sweet and gentle that it brought a smile to everyone’s faces.

“Mr. Garrison, Pristine is Prime Association’s top musician, and she’s excellent at playing the harp. I hope you’ll enjoy her performance,” Sylvan remarked, still grinning from ear to ear. Levi merely nodded and snuck a glance at the harpist.

Wow. Pristine is indeed gorgeous. Cheriette and Larissa are undoubtedly stunning beauties, but not even they can measure up to her. Could Sylvan be planning to have her seduce me?

After a while, Pristine began playing the harp, filling the hall with hauntingly beautiful music. Not only was it melodious, but it also had a calming effect on everyone’s moods.

Needless to say, the group enjoyed their meal thoroughly, and Sylvan had also made it a point to avoid bringing up the topic of the Cordierite Association.

As it turned out, Sylvan had invited Levi to Immortal Manor on the order of Prime Association’s headquarters.

When they first learned about Cordierite Association’s army, Prime Association immediately buckled down and discussed the best countermeasures.

In the end, they all decided that they should secretly protect Levi.

However, Sylvan was aware of Levi’s temperament and knew there was no way he could share the plan with the latter directly.

Thus, a better alternative would be to lure him away with an invitation to Immortal Manor. Besides, as long as Sylvan sounded sincere enough, the plan wouldn’t arouse Levi’s suspicions.

In reality, Immortal Manor was a secret base built by Prime Association’s headquarters and used primarily by members who desperately needed a hiding place.

Therefore, Sylvan wasn’t lying when he said Levi was the first person in thirty years to be invited.

On top of that, the real purpose of Immortal Manor’s Energy Gathering Array was to cut off all contact with the outside world.

Even if powerful cultivators were to arrive in Lightspring, both parties wouldn’t be able to sense each other’s energy fluctuations.

“You guys can stay here and cultivate for the time being, Mr. Garrison. After all, you have to be in your best condition for the battle,” Sylvan suggested. “As for myself, I have to get Prime Association’s fighters to set up a defensive formation, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to accompany you for the next few days.”

Levi nodded. Yes. That’s how Sylvan should be reacting to the upcoming battle! In any case, Immortal Manor does have plenty of spiritual energy, which makes it the perfect place to cultivate. There’s no reason for me to turn his offer down.

Realizing that Levi still hadn’t suspected a thing, Sylvan quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He continued chatting with the former for a while before finally taking his leave.

Just like that, Levi, Larissa, Cheriette, and Thunder Qilin remained in Immortal Manor.

The happiest one of them all was none other than Thunder Qilin. It had made itself at home and was having the time of its life flying and prancing about.

As soon as Sylvan left Immortal Manor, he began preparing for the battle.

Although it had already been decided that they’d initiate negotiations with Cordierite Association, it was still necessary to prepare for the worst. After all, if the talks fell through, Prime Association would have no choice but to take the alliance on.

Well, our plan’s off to a good start. I’ve completed my first mission, and Prime Association’s fighters are currently on their way to Lightspring. Since Levi has been appeased, I can rest easy knowing that he wouldn’t be able to leave Immortal Manor unless I activate the switch.

Meanwhile, everyone in Astre Lune Sect had fallen into a state of panic.

Levi and the others had left the headquarters, so only a handful of Prime Association’s fighters stepped forward to assist with their defense.

With Cordierite Association once again assembling such a formidable army, Astre Lune Sect knew they wouldn’t stand a chance if they got attacked.

Unsurprisingly, the stress got to Quirina, and she could neither eat nor sleep well. What terrified her the most, however, was how she hadn’t gotten a response from Levi. She had sent him several texts, so why hadn’t he replied?

 

Chapter 4017 On Another Level

“How is this happening? The communication device should be working!” Quirina could not figure out why she got no response from the device, as it had worked fine the day before. Levi had even briefly explained the situation in Lightspring.

“How is it going, Lord Morell? Haven’t you managed to reach Lord Garrison yet?” “Lord Garrison didn’t abandon us, did he?” “The Cordierite Association has amassed an army dozens of times larger this time. I’m afraid not even Lord Garrison will stand a chance.”

“I wouldn’t depend on the Prime Association. They’re businessmen who care about profits only after all. Don’t be surprised if they suddenly decide to run away in the face of such a powerful enemy.” Many Astre Lune Sect elders were anxious, if not worried or fearful.

Just as concerned as the elders, Quirina let out a sigh. It’s every man for himself when trouble comes knocking, and that’s especially true for the calculating Prime Association. They’ll back out as soon as their losses outweigh their profits.

“Lord Garrison isn’t the kind of person to run away at the sight of trouble. Let’s not lose our heads.” After pausing for a while, Quirina continued, “But of course, we can’t just do nothing. Elder Canfield, take some people with you and head to Lightspring on the cloudship to find Lord Garrison. Remember to avoid drawing any attention and report to the headquarters should anything happen.”

Levi took the captured dragon-like cloudship, with the best premium ultimate weapons on it, when he left. The one captured in Dragon’s Grave Valley is left here at Astre Lune Sect, and now it comes in handy.

Meanwhile, the Cordierite Association army went full speed ahead, with their elites arriving in a cloudship a few days earlier than the Tenebrous Sky Division. Immediately, a sea of banners and elite soldiers surrounded Lightspring as if they were predators trapping their preys.

Standing on the city wall were the gatekeepers, including the fighters of the Prime Association. When they saw the situation outside, they could not help but react by inhaling sharply.

There seemed to be no end to the sea of combat-ready soldiers, who were armed and eager for violence. Their murderous intent was enough to send chills down anyone’s spine.

Among them were all kinds of spirit beasts; some growled as they pawed the ground, while others spread their wings to circle the city in the sky.

The spirit beasts ensured they did whatever they could to exert as much pressure on the city as possible.

If one were to look in the southeast direction, one could see hundreds of people with complex markings floating on their foreheads.

Careful observation would reveal that the markings were formed by the crisscrossing of sword energy.

Because of how powerful the energy was, the entire area seemed as though it could be sliced into pieces.

Suddenly, everyone on the city wall was assaulted by a wave of tiger roar. The sound was so deafening that it harmed not only their eardrums but also their mental fortitude.

Those with low cultivation levels even began to feel severe dizziness. “Battle Tiger Tribe is unleashing their power in unison. It seems that things have just gotten serious,” said a fighter on the city wall after assessing the situation.

“So that’s what a tribe with a spirit beast bloodline can do? They’ve just unleashed a terrifying force without so much as a warning.”

“Not to mention the sword cultivators; they managed to muster their sword energy without even lifting a finger. That’s never been heard of!”

“The Cordierite Association army is too great. They’re on another level when compared to the Prime Association.” “The Prime Association is in trouble now. They backed themselves into a corner because of some robber.”

“The battle hasn’t even begun, and we can already feel the pressure. It’s hard to imagine how more fearsome they can be when the fight breaks out.”

“Look over there. There seem to be quite a few dragon-shaped cloudships heading our way. We better scram before we get caught in the crossfire.”

 

Chapter 4018 A Coward

Many local fighters in Lightspring discussed among themselves when they saw the frightening sight of large cloudships zooming toward them. Then they all hurried to a hiding place far away.

Rumble! Rumble! Rumble! When the numerous dragon-shaped cloudships flew past them, the fighters of the Prime Association shook in their boots.

However, they dared not make a move without an order. On top of that, the Cordierite Association and their affiliated sects did not seem as if they were bold enough to initiate an attack.

Albert stood in the central control room of the cloudship spearheading the convoy, accompanied by elite fighters who served the Cordierite Association.

At that moment, they were all releasing their energy to search for Levi’s aura in Lightspring.

The fighters on the other cloudships were doing the same to comb for any trace of Levi.

Because of the amazing speed of the cloudships and the sheer number of them searching in unison, they did not take long to turn Lightspring completely upside down.

Still, they could not get hold of Levi.

“The robber isn’t in Lightspring,” concluded Albert.

After the dozens of cloudships returned to the camps outside Lightspring, Albert immediately addressed the fighters of other sects. “I think the robber went into hiding because he knew he wouldn’t stand a chance after discovering how powerful we are. I guess he isn’t that impressive after all!”

“You’re right. I heard he was as arrogant as a lion; he didn’t even take the Cordierite Association seriously. It’s funny how he turns out to be a coward!”

“We can’t blame the man entirely for his arrogance. After all, the force we sent before was limited, not to mention the support he got from the Prime Association. That was how he fought off our people.”

“I think the most the robber can take on is the combined power of three large sect fighters.”

“That’s right. If it weren’t for the Prime Association’s help, he probably wouldn’t have been a match for the ten-thousand-man Tenebrous Sky Division army.”

“He’s wise enough to know when he’s out of his depth. I, too, would go into hiding if I were in his shoes.”

The crowd roared with laughter when they heard that.

The members of these sects had been anxious since many of their fighters had returned with their tails between their legs.

However, they were later convinced that their enemy was not as terrifying as they thought. The robber is nothing in the face of our absolute power.

“What do we do next, Mr. Fitzgerald? Should we wipe the Prime Association out?” asked somebody respectfully.

After a moment of thought, Albert replied, “Our main goal now is to kill the robber. As for the Prime Association, there’s no need for direct conflict with them for the time being. Only after murdering the robber will we make them pay for siding with him. They’ll regret the day they made that decision. Since the robber’s not in Lightspring, we’ll head to Astre Lune Sect directly and obliterate that insignificant sect. I’m sure he’ll show himself by then.”

Everyone quickly nodded in agreement after listening to Albert.

“Mr. Fitzgerald, the leader of the Lightspring branch of Prime Association, Sylvan Webber, requests to meet. He said he wanted to discuss the condition for protecting the robber,” reported a subordinate suddenly.

Albert scoffed, “Does a branch leader of this little border city seriously think he’s worthy to speak to me? Tell Sylvan that they should at least send a council member of the Prime Association to talk to me if they want to negotiate. He’s not worthy. Brush that man off because we’re to set off immediately for Astre Lune Sect.”

Albert did not take Sylvan seriously at all, but that was not because he was arrogant. There was indeed a significant gap between their statuses.

Not only were Lightspring and Willowbank worlds apart, but the Cordierite Association was also much greater than the Prime Association.

It was only natural that Albert had a sense of superiority.

Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!

Following a wave of roaring sound, hundreds of dragon-shaped cloudships soared into the sky and zoomed toward Astre Lune Sect.

 

Chapter 4019 Wipe Out Astre Lune Sect

Over a hundred cloudships, ferrying more than a thousand expert fighters from various sects, rushed toward Astre Lune Sect like lightning.

Even though Quirina and the council members had received timely reports of the incoming assault, they still panicked like a farmer who saw a cloud of locusts in the sky.

“What in the world should we do, Lord Morell?” “We wouldn’t be able to get away even if we started running now. Have you not reached Lord Garrison yet?”

“Our sources reported that the fighters of the Prime Association are only heading our way because they turned Lightspring upside down and still couldn’t find any trace of Lord Garrison.”

“So Lord Garrison did go into hiding because he wasn’t confident about dealing with them?”

Immediately, the council members of Astre Lune Sect were thrown into disarray; their faces turned as grim as a graveyard.

Quirina was overwhelmed by the questions thrown at her. She was filled with anxiety and fear like the others.

Even though Quirina knew she had to keep her composure since she was the Acting Minister of the sect, the panic in her eyes clearly showed that she had failed to do so.

The fighters of the Prime Association were not doing any better, for their eyes, too, were filled with nothing but insecurity.

Although they had contacted Sylvan and received some inside information from him, they were also just warned of the imminent danger.

The fighters knew the council members of the Prime Association headquarters were hurrying over but not the exact arrival time.

They would be in danger if the fighters of the Cordierite Association decided to attack before the council members arrived.

“Let’s not panic. I believe Lord Garrison has already made all the necessary arrangements.” Quirina could tell how unconvincing her words were. Everybody became even more fearful instead of relieved.

Suddenly, they heard a voice and were all stunned.

“Listen up, allies of the robber. Come out and accept your death.”

It was not difficult to imagine how powerful the person who spoke was, for he made everyone freeze like statues.

Quirina was secretly impressed by the terrifying speed of the dragon-shaped cloudships since she did not expect her enemies to arrive so soon. She led several people to the main hall, only to see more than a hundred cloudships filled with fearsome fighters hovering in the air when they reached the top of the city wall.

“Get the robber to show himself now, or I’ll have Astre Lune Sect bathe in blood,” threatened Albert.

At that point, Quirina was so terrified that her body shook uncontrollably.

Even though she did not know Albert, she could tell that he was a council member of the Cordierite Association just by the way he talked.

“Mr. Fitzgerald, our fighters are on their way over to negotiate with you, so I’d like to ask you to keep your—” Before the speaking Prime Association fighter could finish his sentence, he saw a blinding light flash in front of his eyes before everything went dark.

Thud!

The dead man fell to the ground.

“How annoying!” Albert snorted. “From this moment on, I’ll kill ten people every fifteen minutes until the robber shows himself.”

Upon hearing that, the people on the city wall all backed away instinctively, for none dared to call the man’s bluff.

Although the fighters of the Prime Association were furious, they had no choice but to suppress their emotions when facing such a powerful force.

Feeling as if they were knocking on death’s door, everyone was so tense that they did not even dare to breathe too loudly.

Fifteen minutes went by in the blink of an eye. Albert announced, “Since the robber doesn’t seem to care if you live or die, you can’t blame me for being cruel.”

“Somebody, kill the ten Astre Lune Sect council members next to that woman first,” ordered Albert as he pointed at Quirina.

“Yes, Sir!” With that, a figure dashed forward to close in on its target.

Quirina’s and the others’ pupils instantly shrank when they sensed the murderous intent of the figure.

 

Chapter 4020 Absolutely Unnecessary

They wanted to evade the attack, but they felt as though their legs had frozen like ice. They could not move even an inch. With the palm of the attacker fast approaching, the council members shut their eyes tightly and waited for death to greet them.

No matter how much Quirina wanted to help, she knew she could not because the attacker’s targets were the council members, not her. At that critical moment, a formidable force suddenly struck from the southeast.

“Who is it?” The Cordierite Association fighter suddenly stopped when he noticed an elderly man in a black robe before him. Had he not evaded the old man’s palm strike, he would have been killed on the spot.

Instead of answering the question, the mysterious man shifted his attention to Albert on the dragon-shaped cloudship.

“It’s been a while since we’ve met, Mr. Fitzgerald. You remained as dashing as ever!” His voice sounded powerful.

Albert was taken aback, but he quickly regained his senses.

“It’s been a while indeed, Mr. Burton. Are you here today to make an enemy of me too?” questioned Albert somewhat angrily at the Vice Chairman of the Prime Association, Ebenezer Burton, whose position far exceeded that of Sylvan. Ebenezer represented the association to some extent.

In other words, Ebenezer’s presence meant that the Prime Association was ready to burn bridges.

“What makes you say that, Mr. Fitzgerald? I’m simply here to negotiate with the Cordierite Association in the Chairman’s place,” answered Ebenezer.

When Albert realized that the Prime Association did not intend to fight, he breathed a sigh of relief.

“Fine. Let’s talk, then!” Albert agreed to negotiate without a second thought.

Then, the two used the Astre Lune Sect headquarters conference room as the venue for their negotiation and began by discussing compensations.

After three hours of parleying, the two parties finally reached an agreement.

“It’s settled, Mr. Fitzgerald. The Prime Association will offer the nine-star ley line as the main bargaining chip for compensation. The ultimate weapons and the magical herbs will be delivered within three months according to the negotiated quantity. The other sects’ losses will also be compensated according to your request. It’s up to the Cordierite Association to persuade the other sects not to act rashly,” stated Ebenezer in a deep voice.

In response to that, Albert nodded. “Since the Prime Association is willing to compensate so generously, the Cordierite Association will be foolish to not play ball. You can rest assured that we’ll appease the other sects. All the Prime Association has to do is ensure the payments are delivered to our Willowbank branch on time.”

Besides the generous compensation the Prime Association offered, Albert was quick to strike a deal with Ebenezer mainly because he had received an order from the headquarters.

It turned out that the Prime Association headquarters was already communicating with the Cordierite Association headquarters over a communication device when Ebenezer hurried over to Astre Lune Sect for the negotiation.

In order to prevent a lose-lose situation that other sects could take advantage of, the Chairman of the Cordierite Association decided to accept the other party’s compensation and let Levi go.

After the negotiation, Albert immediately returned to Willowbank with his army, while the Prime Association announced that Levi would be one of them from that moment on and that anyone who opposed him would be making an enemy of the association.

The council members of Astre Lune Sect sighed and were relieved after the crisis was averted, so much so that they almost danced in celebration.

Only after the matter was satisfactorily resolved did Levi, who was far away at Immortal Manor in Lightspring, find out that so many things had happened in his absence.

“Damn it! That was absolutely unnecessary!” Levi was upset because he was sure he could have taken the Cordierite Association army head-on.

At that moment, Sylvan hurried over.