Ash had just finished scolding when he noticed the master next to him coughing gently. It reminded him
about the young sect masterâs message, saying that he and a group of disciples were trapped in the
formation at the other courtyardâs entrance.
His words seemed to imply that a man named Rockefeller could command the formation.
Jeremy, the current head of the Returning Sword Sect, remained expressionless as he said calmly,
âAsh, Yukon sectâ s ban is breaking the critical moment. We canât afford to lose. A bunch of Wasteland
natives happened to get a set of formations to create this commotion, so do you need to act
personally? Let Protector Yaakov take care of it.â
âMy son was killed, and Iâ¦â Ash said.
âWhere is Protector Yaakov?â Jeremy asked.
Immediately, a man, about thirty, with long hair and frigid eyes, approached Jeremy.
âSect master!â
Jeremy said, âGo to California and deal with the Returning Zeal Headquarters. Safely return the young
sect master, capture that murderer named Rockefeller, and hand him over to the Grand Elder, Elder
Sandoval, for disposal⦠Bring it back, then, fight using the majesty of my Returning Sword Sect.
Anyone who dares to offend my Returning Sword Sect should be aware that they will be executed by
nine clans⦠â
Jeremy said those words as if they were unimportant, even speaking about the execution with a hint of
enthusiasm.
âYes!â
***
âMom!â
Moses finally saw his mother, Brittany, in a large hall on Mount Dragon-Tiger. Her face ghostly pale and
skin as white as frost, she lay on a bed as white as snow.
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Several other beds had also been laid out beside it. However, what made Mosesâs heart tremble, was
that those lying or sitting in these beds were people closest to him.
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Maya, the Mystic Maiden, Michelle, Waltz.
Each woman was severely injured.
âWhat exactly is going on?â
âHow did they all get so badly hurt? All of them are⦠Could it be that they had all been injured by
Rakshasa Templeâs people?â Moses was taken aback and looked to the side.
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Daya, also present, was tending to Ynesâ injuries. Among these people, Ynes was the one who
suffered the worst.
Daya would have died long ago if she hadnât used her own Chi. With the help of the Sacred Crown
Tree of the Moon, it extended her lifespan and kept her breathing.
Mosesâs own mother, Brittany, on the other handâ¦
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It might be hard to notice but Moses instantly recognized it, the Soul Substitute Lotus Seed in her body
was broken, reverting her to a vegetative state.
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That would be simple to deal with. Her bodyâs Soul Substitute Lotus Seed was still alive and well.
Ynesâ meridians had been fractured, her energy core had been damaged, and her spiritual roots
devastated. Such injuries left their victims practically hopeless. It was a very tricky situation for Moses.
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Even if Moses could save Ynesâ life, she would be completely paralyzed and would have to spend the
rest of her life in bed. Based on her character, she would most likely rather die.
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The only normal person was Beatrice, who was relieved to see Mosesâs return. She was naturally
happy, but she could not smile because of the surrounding situation.
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âBrother, Ynes received a major blow on auntâs behalf. That person is extremely powerful, and our
people are truly defeated. Now, only Daya can temporarily delay her death. The Fairy Doctor said that
there are no other ways left and that Ynes can last three days at most. She no longer has the will to live
and has asked us to kill her several times. She claims death is better than living and that she no longer
has ties with anyone,â Beatrice whispered to Moses.
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âI got it!â
Moses approached Ynes and took her from the exhausted Daya. âDaya, rest⦠Iâm hereâ¦â
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Dayaâs face was drenched in sweat. She was giving it her all. However, treating the symptoms certainly
didnât address the underlying issue.
âIâm sorry, husband. I failed to protect everyone,â Daya cried, tears streaming down her fragrant
cheeks. The once natural goddess had actually apologized and shed tears for this, revealing how guilty
she actually felt.
She had taken on a massive burden and was now carrying it on her back.