Chapter 718: Chapter 717: 717: The Secret of the Capital City Martial Arts Association

“So, does that mean this Ms. Hayward has strong military power in her hands?” Ethan Smith asked.

Emerson Holmes nodded and said, “Correct, her status is much higher than Davy Barnett’s was.”

This immediately put Ethan Smith in a difficult position.

He originally planned to let Emerson Holmes find an opportunity to dissipate the purple robe members of the Capital City Martial Arts Association.

Or rather, let Emerson Holmes directly turn the purple robe members against the association.

But now it seems almost impossible.

“Emerson, what do you think is the strongest power in the Capital City Martial Arts Association?” Ethan Smith asked with confusion.

Emerson Holmes said solemnly, “On the surface, it seems that the strongest power lies in the purple robe members.”

Ethan Smith nodded silently and asked, “What do you think the strength of those senior officials really is?”

“I… I don’t know,” Emerson Holmes said.

“But in all the time I’ve worked here, I have never seen their true faces.”

“Not just me; even Davy Barnett has never seen them.”

Ethan Smith stroked his chin and whispered, “Is there such a possibility that… these eight senior officials simply cannot show themselves?”

“For example… are they restricted within a certain Mystic Realm?”

Hearing Ethan Smith’s words, Emerson Holmes was left with his mouth agape.

This idea was somewhat crazy.

Eight senior officials controlling the Capital City Martial Arts Association through virtual shadows?

“Otherwise, why would these eight senior officials always be so eager to expand their power?” Ethan Smith whispered.

“And… what is the biggest benefit of their sealing and controlling all resources as Davy Barnett said last time?” Ethan Smith looked at Emerson Holmes.

Emerson Holmes thought for a moment, then suddenly said, “To prevent outsiders from cultivating too quickly! So they won’t pose a threat to the Capital City Martial Arts Association!”

“Yes.” Ethan Smith nodded.

This idea had just occurred to Ethan Smith.

He had never thought about it like this before the exposure of the Mystic Realm.

But the matter of this Mystic Realm not only deceived the Great Families, but even the people above them were fooled.

Isn’t the purpose of this to prevent anyone from threatening them?

Apart from that, those who could possibly threaten them, like Ethan Smith, they would immediately want to eliminate!

As well as Emily Taylor’s bloodline, it couldn’t escape their clutches either.

It seemed that the Capital City Martial Arts Association was deliberately suppressing the strength of martial artists.

“These senior officials have existed for many years, and their cultivation is likely to be in the Martial Saint Realm,” Ethan Smith said.

“If they were Martial Saints, they would have no need to fear anyone.”

“But now they are not showing themselves, so… they are likely just virtual shadows.”

Having said that, Ethan Smith looked at Emerson Holmes and said solemnly, “Emerson, I will find a way for you to get closer to those eight senior officials.”

Emerson Holmes nervously asked, “What are you going to do?”

Ethan Smith waved his hand and said, “No need to ask.”

“By the way, when is the first Mystic Realm opening?” Ethan Smith asked.

Emerson Holmes said, “I don’t know yet. A meeting will be held to discuss it.”

“Alright,” Ethan Smith agreed.

“Remember to inform me when there is news.”

After leaving these words, Ethan Smith turned and left the office.

As soon as he stepped out, he bumped into Blaise Rhodes head-on.

Blaise Rhodes was full of arrogance, his eyes staring like copper bells.

Ethan Smith frowned and said, “What, do you still want to fight me? Then go wait in line.”

Blaise Rhodes was silent for a moment, then snorted coldly, “Consider me owing you a favor.”

After dropping these words, Blaise Rhodes turned and left.

Ethan Smith felt completely lost.

Owing him a favor? What on earth did that mean?

“Nonsense.” Ethan Smith muttered.

…

There was a dormitory within this academy.

After Ethan Smith returned to his residence, Frederick Cohen quickly approached.

“That bastard Emerson Holmes didn’t do anything to you, right?” Frederick asked.

Ethan shook his head: “No.”

Frederick grunted in response, then whispered, “Be careful, I heard they say that the black-haired kid won’t let you go.”

This did indeed give Ethan a headache.

Broderick was a Peak Form of Military Marquis, his strength far surpassing Ethan’s.

If they fought, Ethan really wouldn’t be a match for him.

“I need to find time to break through as soon as possible,” Ethan thought secretly.

He originally planned to break into the late-term Military Marquis once he entered the Mystic Realm and obtained Dharma Treasures.

By then, there would be no need to fear Broderick.

But it seemed that it might be too late now.

“Let’s just take one step at a time,” Ethan sighed lightly.

He left the dormitory building and returned to the academy’s square.

“Now that there are few people around, maybe I can try to find the location of the Mystic Realm,” Ethan thought secretly.

He released his divine sense, trying to find a connection with the Mystic Realm.

This was a delicate task, and Ethan didn’t dare to be the least bit distracted as he painstakingly searched for this trace of connection.

However, at this moment, Ethan suddenly opened his eyes.

He furrowed his brows and whispered, “Did I feel wrong?”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

With this thought, Ethan closed his eyes again, and his powerful divine sense spread out in all directions.

Soon, Ethan caught sight of that figure again.

“It really is him!” Ethan couldn’t help but curse secretly.

He hadn’t found the Mystic Realm, but he had found a familiar person: the man with the mustache!

That bastard had actually come!

Ethan cursed secretly, then followed his divine sense and ran in the direction of the mustached man.

At this moment, the mustached man was sitting on the roadside, talking.

“There’s no place in the world that The Master dares not go! From heaven to hell, The Master is invincible!”

Just as the mustached man was boasting, Ethan patted him on the shoulder with a dark face.

“When did you get here?” Ethan asked with a dark face.

Hearing Ethan’s voice, the mustached man hurriedly bounced up from the ground.

Afterward, he ran away, saying as he went, “Who are you? I don’t know you, don’t come near me!”

In the blink of an eye, the mustached man had fled several hundred meters away, with Ethan in pursuit.

Not until they reached a deserted area did the mustached man finally relax.

“What’s wrong with you again?” Ethan couldn’t help but curse.

The mustached man patted his chest, saying, “Ethan Smith, don’t think I don’t know – everyone in this academy wants to kill you, whoever gets close to you will be in trouble! Don’t get me involved.”

Ethan rolled his eyes: “Don’t worry, they’re looking for me, not you.”

The mustached man whispered, “Who knows, what if there’s a mishap? Especially with that Heaven Swallowing Python, which is a top-notch demonic beast at the peak of Military Marquis. Who dares to provoke it…”

“You know about the Heaven Swallowing Python too?” Ethan raised an eyebrow.

The mustached man said, “Of course! Let me tell you, among demonic beasts, the Heaven Swallowing Python is just like the concept of the chaotic body among humans, both are invincible at the same level, understand?”

“The Heaven Swallowing Python is already invincible among the demonic beasts, let alone when compared to humans.”