Dudley Lynchâs cold voice echoed in everyoneâs ears.
The faces of these lower-ranking martial artists instantly turned pale!
Their minds were involuntarily filled with Frederick Cohenâs words. They had never expected that what Frederick had said would turn out to be true!
The crowd urgently turned their eyes onto Jordan Richards, their gaze pleading for mercy.
However, Jordan Richards coldly declared, âThe Immortal Slaying Sect is in grave crisis, the low-ranking martial artists, weak and disobedient. They will die in the Sect.â
âYouâ¦you!â Jordan Richardsâ cold words sent chills down everyoneâs spines!
Not far from the scene, the people of the Capital City circle remained expressionless, as if they had anticipated this outcome all along.
Sitting in his chair, Ethan Smith was becoming increasingly anxious. If things continued in this manner, these people seemed doomed to die right here!
Ethan Smith attempted to sense Frederick Cohenâs life force, only to find that although Frederick was not dead, his vitality was extremely feeble.
Without help, he would doubtlessly die.
âCaptain Richards, is this really the right course of action?â asked Daphne Green at that point.
Hearing Daphne Greenâs words, Ethan Smith inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.
It was no wonder she was Emily Taylorâs friend. At least she possessed a kind heart.
Yet, Daphne Green alone voicing her concerns could not change anything.
Jordan Richards coldly responded, âMiss Green, this decision is unanimous amongst us all. You better keep silent.â
Blaise Rhodes also coldly snorted, âThey are but a bunch of insignificant insects. If they die, they die. Why bother, Miss Green?â
Daphne Green started to speak once more, but was cut off by a wave of Jordan Richardsâs hand.
âDudley Lynch, itâs your turn,â Jordan Richards coldly commanded.
Dudley Lynch licked his lips and responded, âRest assuredâ
After he spoke, Dudley Lynch, with his hand gripped around the black energy, began moving towards the crowd.
Onstage, Ethan Smith was dripping with sweat and clearly anxious.
The bracelets showed no signs of loosening their grip. Even if Ethan Smith intervened, he would be unable to stop them and could end up losing his own life!
âIâve got it!â Suddenly, Ethan seemed to have come to a realization!
He mustered all his energy and shouted, âHow dare you impudent juniors trespass into my Immortal Slaying Sect!â
Hearing this challenge, everyone was startled.
Even Jordan Richards, took a frightful shudder, beads of sweat breaking out on his forehead!
He hastily moved towards Ethan Smith, bowing with his hands cupped in a respectful salute, stammering, âSeâ¦Senior, we mean no disrespect, we ask for your forgivenessâ¦â
âInsolence!â Ethan Smith barked, playing his part, âKneel!â
Jordan Richards was completely oblivious to Ethanâs performance, he presumed that he was addressing the sect lord of the Immortal Slayer Sect.
Jordan Richards frantically warned, âHurry and kneel, everyone kneel!â
All these privileged young masters from the Capital City, all valued their lives greatly, hurriedly knelt as Jordan Richards commanded.
âSenior, we mean no disrespect. Our hearts are filled with great reverence for the Immortal Slaying Sect. Please pardon our mistakesâ¦â Jordan Richards knelt on the ground, trembling as he spoke.
Deep down, he was already in a panic. After all, those who attended were the top-notch young generation of Pyro!
Whatâs more, within them were the juniors from major aristocratic families.
If anyone were to be killed, they would inevitably suffer a severe backlash!
Ethan Smith, sitting in the chair, couldnât help but feel relieved. He really wanted to see Jordan Richardsâ terrified face as he pleaded on the ground.
âWho are you, and who gave you authorization to enter my Immortal Slayer Sect?â Ethan Smith continued his act.
Jordan Richards quickly stated, âSenior, we are from the Capital City Martial Arts Association. We have come to the Immortal Slayer Sect⦠to pay a visit and catch a glimpse of the legendary worldâs number one sectâ¦â
Ethan Smith scoffed, âReally?! Know your place, junior, if you dare deceive me, I will obliterate your divine soul!â
âI dare not, I dare not. As my junior, I would never dare to deceive you,â said Jordan Richards hurriedly.
His head was pressed to the ground, fearing to provoke the ire of the âSect Lordâ of the Immortal Slaying Sect.
Ethan Smith didnât know what to say for a while; the scene fell silent.
Jordan Richards and the others dared not even breathe heavily as they knelt on the ground, awaiting judgement.
âCapital City Martial Arts Association ⦠what is that? Why have I never heard of it before?â Ethan Smith asked again.
âThe Capital City Martial Arts Association is our organization, it has just risen in recent yearsâ¦â Jordan Richards quickly responded.
âHmph, without the tiger in the mountain, the monkey would be king!â Ethan Smith said coldly.
âYou recklessly trespassed into Immortal Slaying Sect and woke me from deep slumber. This is a most terrible crime!â Ethan Smith thundered.
Jordan Richardsâ face turned pale, and he blurted out, âPlease spare us, we will leave immediately!â
âDo you think my Immortal Slaying Sect is a marketplace, where you can come and go as you wish!â Ethan Smith roared.
âEveryone, kneel and kowtow thirty times. Perhaps I may then consider sparing your lives.â
Upon hearing this, Jordan Richards rushed to say, âYes, yes, we will follow whatever you say.â
After saying this, Jordan Richards was the first to kowtow.
The others seemed reluctant to kowtow. They were all proud and aloof individuals and naturally didnât want to swallow this insult.
âIf you donât want to die, start kowtowing now! The Sect lord of Immortal Slaying Sect is a grand cultivator of Returning to the Void, his very thought could annihilate your divine souls!â Jordan Richards shouted angrily.
Although they were unwilling, the gravity in Jordan Richardsâ words made them reluctantly kowtow.
For a moment, the sounds of âthump, thump, thumpâ resonated throughout the Great Hall.
Ethan Smith laughed heartily in his mind. How did it feel to make the elegant young men of the Capital City bow their heads?
Under the heavens, no one had ever borne witness to such a spectacle!
Finally, they had finished their thirty kowtows.
Jordan Richards raised his head and asked tremulously, âSenior⦠may we leave now?â
Ethan Smith suppressed his laughter and said, âGo away, and remember that my Immortal Slaying Sect is not a place where insignificant characters like you can come. If I catch you here again, I will spare no one from your Capital City Martial Arts Association!â
âYes, yes, we hear and obeyâ¦â Jordan Richards got to his feet quickly and turned to leave.
âPfft!â
Just when they were about to leave, Ethan Smith couldnât hold his laughter any longer and burst out laughing from his chair.
This sudden laughter made everyone freeze.
âDammit!â Ethan Smith cursed in his heart.
âJust now⦠was someone laughing?â Dominic Taylor asked with a furrowed brow.
Jordan Richards scratched his ear uncertainly, turned to Ethan Smith and asked, âExcuse me⦠were you the one laughing, sir?â
âIndeed, I was the one laughing,â Ethan Smith admitted brusquely.
âIf thereâs nothing else, get out of here,â Ethan Smith said coldly.
âWait a minute.â At this point, Dominic Taylor turned to look at Ethan Smith.
He said coldly, âSir, can you turn around and let me see your true face?â
âRidiculous! Is my true appearance something that you can see?â Ethan Smith roared.
Dominic Taylor retorted, âSir, why is it that I find you a bit strange? Your clothes and appearance donât look like theyâre from a thousand years ago.â
âAnd for all these years⦠your clothes havenât rotted at all?â
At Dominic Taylorâs reminder, everyone began to feel that something was off.
âTurn around, let us take a look,â Dominic Taylor said coldly.
âOtherwise, donât blame me for being impolite.â Dominic Taylorâs hand was enveloped with a radiant aura, ready to take action at any moment.