Chapter 1973 by Marina Vittori
An Understated Dominance
Looking at the several figures escaping a distance away, Jackson was stunned. â W-What?â
He didnât expect Sophia and the others would leave so quickly. They even left without informing Jackson.
Even if they needed to retreat, they should have at least told Jackson.
By doing this, it seemed that they were leaving Jackson and his team to fend for themselves.
âJackson risked his life to save them. Yet, the Harmony Sectâs disciples just left like that. How ungrateful!â Hiding nearby, Garrett couldnât help but shake his head in disgust.
âItâs hard to predict what people are thinking. It looks like Jacksonâs fiancée isnât a good person.â
âHow pitiful. Jackson ended up in this situation just because of a few ungrateful brats.â
The crowd gossiped among themselves. Emberson Steel and Harmony Sect were alliances, while Jackson and Sophia were engaged.
Normally, they should work together to face the enemy when in danger. They could even create a remarkable love story this way.
Unexpectedly, Sophia had betrayed Jackson without hesitation.
It was chilling how ruthless she was.
âJackson, Ms. Jaden has already run away with the others. What should we do now?â The Emberson Steelâs disciples soon found that something was off while fighting.
Instantly, their expression turned gloomy. They risked their lives for Harmony Sectâs disciples. Yet, the latter had escaped without a word, leaving them to fend for themselves.
Nobody could accept such a betrayal.
âThings have already come to this. We donât have a choice but to fight with all weâve got!â Jackson gritted his teeth and fought even more fiercely.
âHey! Are you guys dumb? They betrayed you, yet youâre still risking your life over here. Is it worth it?â the middle-aged man scoffed.
It was unlucky for Fantasy Sea Alliance to stumble upon such stubborn people.
âStop talking nonsense! If weâre going to fight, letâs fight for real!â Jackson yelled.
âFuck! What a bunch of maniacs!â While yelling, the middle-aged man ordered his subordinates, âYou two, each lead a team and go after that woman. The treasure is still in her hands. Donât let her get away!â
âYes, sir!â The duo answered. Then, they led several Fantasy Sea Alliance members in the direction where Harmony Sectâs members disappeared.
The rest of Fantasy Sea Allianceâs Members continued to fight against Emberson Steelâs disciples. Even if several people had left, Fantasy Sea Alliance still overpowered with their numbers.
Thankfully, Jackson and his team were capable and fought courageously. At this point, the members of Fantasy Sea Alliance didnât even fight them seriously.
Of course, the biggest reason was that fighting the disciples of Emberson Steel was like shooting a fish in the barrel in their eyes. Thus, they didnât find the need to risk their lives. The best choice was to hold them off with their human wave tactic.
âThey canât hold on any longer. Everyone, go and support them!â
Seeing the disciples of Emberson Steel in danger, Grace didnât wait anymore and ordered everyone to attack.
Instantly, almost a hundred people rushed toward the battlefield.
Fantasy Sea Alliance was stunned by the sudden turn of events.
âWhat happened? Where did these people come from?â
âFuck! Theyâre here to help Emberson Steel!â
âDamn it! Another team of forces is here. Weâre so unlucky today!â
The members of Fantasy Sea Alliance grumbled angrily.
They only wanted to snatch the treasure from the Harmony Sect. They didnât expect Emberson Steel to appear, followed by a bunch of martial artists from out of nowhere.
Not only did Fantasy Sea Alliance not gain anything, but they even lost a bunch of subordinates.
âElder Lucius, what should we do now? Theyâre all well-trained, and obviously not easy to deal with!â one of the members asked anxiously.
âWhat else we can do? Theyâre more in numbers than us, so we can only retreat!â the middle-aged man replied in annoyance.
There would always be an opportunity as long as they were alive. Since there were no sort of treasures they could get here, they didnât need to risk their lives over it.
âQuick! Retreat now!â After receiving the order, the members of Fantasy Sea Alliance immediately escaped.
Before leaving, they didnât forget to dump a bunch of smoke bombs to mask their exit.
They were quite professional in escaping.
âDonât go after them!â Grace stopped the envoy team, who was preparing to chase after them.
Grace only wanted to save the Emberson Steel members. Thus, there was no need to complicate things.
âJackson, are you okay?â Grace went forward and asked.
âIâm a bit injured, but itâs fine.â Jackson took a look at the cut on his arm, not paying it any heed.
Jackson had taken the lead just now and bore most of the pressure. Thankfully, he was extremely skillful and managed to hold his ground.
âSomeone come and bandage Jackson! âGrace called a medic to heal the injured people. At this moment, a shrill shout sounded from far away.
âOh no! Sophia is in danger!â Jacksonâs expression changed. He immediately took his sword, not even paying attention to his injury.
An Emberson Steelâs disciple immediately stopped him. âJackson! The disciples from the Harmony Sect are a bunch of ungrateful people. Do you still want to go and help them?
âDonât forget that theyâre the ones who dumped us and escaped by themselves.
They brought it upon themselves if they encountered any danger right now!
âDonât put it that way. They were also heavily injured. Perhaps they chose to retreat as they were scared of dragging us down.â Jackson tried to argue.
âDonât be so foolish, Jackson. They donât care whether we die or not!â the Emberson Steelâs disciples shouted.
Anyone with a sense of gratitude and loyalty wouldnât have betrayed Emberson Steel like that.
Even if they wanted to retreat, they should have at least told Jackson.
âLetâs talk about this later. I canât stand by and watch Sophia in danger!â Jackson was a bit anxious. After pushing his disciple away, he rushed toward the source of the scream.
âJackson, you fool!â The few Emberson Steelâs disciples gritted their teeth resentfully. However, they had no choice but to follow them despite being injured.
Although they despised Sophia for her betrayal, they couldnât just look on as Jackson risked his life.