Chapter 567: Chapter 567: 567: The Destruction of the Great Saint Sect

The golden core shimmered in Ethan Smith’s palm, exuding a rich qi that was irresistible.

This was the lifetime of spiritual energy of a Marquis, its richness beyond imagination!

With the golden core, Ethan Smith didn’t even need to rely on the Heaven Swallowing Skill! Moreover, its effect was far superior to the Heaven Swallowing Skill!

Caressing the golden core, Ethan Smith didn’t waste any time and promptly swallowed it!

The golden core instantly exploded within his dantian! The rich qi instantly filled his entire dantian!

“That feels great!” Ethan Smith couldn’t help but exclaim!

This sensation far surpassed the feeling of taking a Spirit Core!

As long as he killed enough Marquises, Ethan Smith had no doubt that he could become a Martial Saint in the shortest time possible!

The people around were still gathered, looking up at Ethan Smith with both awe and fear in their eyes.

Ethan Smith glanced at them, and without lingering, turned and left.

Joshua Hess was dead.

The disgraceful manner of his death had also spread!

From now on, it signified the rise of the young generation from the lower strata!

Ethan Smith arrived at the Great Hall of the Great Saint Sect.

Inside the Great Saint Sect, countless people were trembling and terrified.

Looking at the young man in front of them, they were genuinely afraid.

Ethan Smith glanced at them and said indifferently: “From today on, the Great Saint Sect will be renamed Green Moon Villa. Those who wish to stay will be part of the Green Moon Villa, and those who don’t are free to leave now.”

Everyone looked at each other, unable to make a decision for a moment.

“I want to stay!” At this moment, Toby Bacchus shouted!

With Toby’s lead, the others also followed and shouted: “I want to stay too!”

In the end, a majority of the hundreds of people in the Great Saint Sect chose to stay.

As for those who had previously received Joshua Hess’s benefits, they naturally left the place.

…

Inside the Great Hall, Ethan Smith sat in the position once occupied by Joshua Hess, holding several documents in his hand.

These documents were the properties under the Great Saint Sect.

Looking at the list of properties, Ethan Smith couldn’t help but sigh slightly.

As expected of the number one sect in the north, the assets under their banner were beyond imagination!

Now, the Green Moon Villa had replaced the Great Saint Sect’s position and become the number one sect in the north!

This represented the most potent force in the northern martial arts!

But, Ethan was well aware, it was not realistic to oppose aristocratic families based on martial prowess alone.

This was because sects had always worked under aristocratic families, merely being chess pieces raised by them.

To truly challenge the Taylor and Blair families, he would need to gather support from various forces.

“Mr. Smith, you mentioned earlier… that you’d make me the sect master of the Great Saint Sect, do you remember?” Toby Bacchus asked with a smile.

Ethan Smith glanced at him and said indifferently: “Of course I remember.”

Toby, upon hearing this, was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly said: “Thank you, Mr. Smith!”

Ethan Smith sneered: “But, it’s a pity that the Great Saint Sect no longer exists – this place is now the Green Moon Villa.”

Toby’s face changed, and he tentatively asked: “Mr. Smith, what do you mean… by that?”

Ethan Smith put away the documents, stood up and said: “If you wish to stay, I can give you a position as an elder. If you don’t want to, then follow the late Great Saint Sect, and leave.”

Toby’s face turned incredibly ugly, never expecting such an outcome.

After all that turmoil, he ended up as merely an elder, with no significant change.

“I… I will stay.” Toby, helpless, could only bow and obey Ethan Smith’s order.

Ethan Smith didn’t bother with him anymore, and called Polly Reeves the same day, asking her to bring people to take over the Great Saint Sect.

By evening, Polly Reeves arrived at the Great Saint Sect with a few core members of the Green Moon Villa.

Looking at the vast Great Saint Sect, Polly Reeves felt somewhat unreal for a moment.

“Toby Bacchus, from today onwards, Polly Reeves will be the sect master of Green Moon Villa, and you will assist her,” Ethan Smith said coldly.

Toby Bacchus did not dare to say more and hurriedly nodded, “Yes, Mr. Smith.”

Polly Reeves, however, said awkwardly, “Mr. Smith, forget it, let this position of sect master be given to you…”

“No, I promised you.” Ethan Smith shook his head.

Polly Reeves sighed, not knowing what to say for a moment.

…

Capital City, Blair family.

After being treated for so many days, Dexter Blair’s injuries had finally improved.

He sat on the sofa, but his heart was very anxious.

“Dad, arrange training for me as soon as possible. I want to step into the Marquis level before Ethan Smith!” Dexter Blair said coldly.

Reilly Blair came over from the side, opened his mouth, but didn’t know how to speak for a moment.

“Dad, what’s wrong?” Seeing Reilly Blair’s expression, Dexter Blair couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Reilly Blair sighed slightly, “Ethan Smith… He has already stepped into the Marquis level, and Joshua Hess died at his hands.”

Hearing this, Dexter Blair suddenly sat up from the sofa!

His eyes widened, his face full of pain and disbelief!

“He…how did he step into the Marquis level…” Dexter Blair’s forehead veins bulged, his fists clenched tightly!

Dexter Blair couldn’t understand how Ethan Smith, who he trampled under his feet last year, could widen the gap between them in such a short time!

Reilly Blair patted Dexter Blair’s shoulder, and said, “Don’t worry, Jim Cobb has already set off, and it won’t be long before Ethan Smith turns into a corpse.”

Even so, Dexter Blair still felt unwilling in his heart.

He considered himself a proud son of heaven and not inferior to anyone, but now he had been completely surpassed by someone from the bottom! How could he accept this!

“Ethan Smith…Ethan Smith!” Dexter Blair was extremely angry, and couldn’t help but roar up at the sky!

…

Green Moon Villa.

After arranging things for Polly Reeves, Ethan Smith was about to call Edward Green and invite him and Sofia Carrillo to Green Moon Villa.

At this moment, Ethan Smith’s phone rang first.

Picking up the phone, he found that the caller was Steve Hodge from Sea City.

Ethan Smith answered the phone and laughed, “Mr. Hodge, why would you call me?”

Steve Hodge on the other end laughed, “Ethan Smith, I heard that Joshua Hess is dead? You did a good job.”

Ethan Smith politely said, “Mr. Hodge, you’re too kind.”

Steve Hodge on the other end of the phone said lightly, “You have some skills, I approve of you. Starting today, I allow you to become a member of the Hodge family and work for the Hodge family!”

“As long as my Hodge family backs you, you’ll definitely have a chance to compete with the Taylor family!”

Hearing this, Ethan Smith frowned.

He was silent for a moment and said, “Mr. Hodge, do you misunderstand? You and I are only partners, not affiliated with the Hodge family.”

Steve Hodge’s voice suddenly became serious.

He said coldly, “Ethan Smith, what do you mean by this?”

Ethan Smith said with a frown, “Didn’t I make it clear from the beginning? You and I are just partners, helping each other to achieve our goals, not in a superior-subordinate relationship.”

Steve Hodge on the other end of the phone became furious, “Cooperating with me? What makes you think you can cooperate with me? Even the previous Great Saint Sect was just a subsidiary sect under the Taylor family, and now you want to be on equal footing with me?!”

Hearing this, Ethan Smith’s tone gradually became heavier.

“The Great Saint Sect is the Great Saint Sect, I am me. Joshua Hess was willing to be a dog, but I won’t.” Ethan Smith said coldly.

“Good, good!” Steve Hodge on the other end was furious.

He sneered, “I’d like to see how far you can go without any capital to support you!”

“And, Ethan Smith, let me tell you, you have offended me!”