Chapter 1348

Mount Thunder Sect’s forces were already in a defensive formation and were on high alert ever since

they received Celestial Sect’s declaration. It seemed as if they were preparing to fight against a

formidable enemy.

The Mount Thunder Sect members gathered in the main hall all immediately drew their weapons upon

learning that men from Celestial Sect had appeared at the foot of the mountain.

“This isn’t the time to act carelessly.” Jackson promptly stopped them.

“Mr. Cabral, we’re already backed into a corner. Do you expect us to wait until they attack our base

before we begin to fight back?” an elder retorted furiously.

Jackson waved his hand to quiet him. “The Celestial Sect has been making some bold moves during

this period. I’ve already deployed people to investigate them. Although they recruited many sects and

families, it seems that they left innocent people unharmed. They sent us a letter to notify us of their visit

so let’s see what they have to say first.”

Jackson stepped down from the raised platform.

The Celestial Sect’s intention for visiting Mount Thunder Sect was still ultimately unknown. Thus, he

could not act recklessly even if he had his suspicions.

He was the first one to walk out of the main hall.

The other sect members followed after him.

Outside Mount Thunder Sect, Thea, wearing a terrifying and hideous ghost mask, held onto the

Malevolent Sword and led hundreds of the Celestial Sect’s trained fighters to storm Mt. Thunder.

In front of them were hundreds of Mount Thunder Sect disciples. They drew their swords but stepped

backward. They all watched warily and were careful not to make any rash decisions.

Soon, Thea’s party from Celestial Sect appeared at Mount Thunder Sect’s main peak.

Mount Thunder Sect, an open field.

Jackson walked over with a group of people and looked at the people from Celestial Sect who reached

the mountain’s peak. He walked forward, clasped his hands together, and said respectfully, “Greetings.

May I ask the reason for Celestial Sect’s visit today?”

Behind Jackson, many sect members had already drawn their swords and were ready to strike at a

moment’s notice.

Jackson stared warily at the masked martial artists from the Celestial Sect who stood before him.

An elder of Mount Thunder Sect snapped at them, “Why are you wearing masks in broad daylight? Are

you trying to intimidate us? I’ll rip off your masks and expose you monsters to the world!”

The elder postured at them threateningly and was about to take action, but Jackson quickly stepped in

front of him.

Thea stood directly in front of her party and looked at Mount Thunder Sect’s leader, Jackson. Then, she

glanced at the sect’s numerous disciples.

Jackson also observed Thea, who was standing right in front of him.

Many rumors about the Celestial Sect’s leader circulated as of late.

The leader was rumored to be unparalleled in swordsmanship and was said to be one of the best in the

world. Apparently, no one was able to defend against her attacks.

“Are you the Celestial Sect’s leader?”

“Yeah,” Thea replied with a slightly husky voice.

She had met Jackson before and had she spoken in her regular voice, he would have easily discerned

her identity. Thea did not want to carelessly expose herself to others.

“What brings the Celestial Sect’s leader all the way out here today?” asked Jackson, trying to keep the

situation as neutral as possible.

Thea said, “I’d like to discuss an important matter with you.”

“What would that be, pray tell?” replied Jackson coolly.

“The Spirit Turtle had been slain during the Mount Thunder conference and it’s no secret that many

martial artists managed to obtain the Spirit Turtle’s core. This very item can improve one’s strength and

cultivation base. Conversely, it’s also able to stimulate one’s desire. If someone like this appears, Sol

could potentially be thrown into chaos. Celestial Sect was established to unite the ancient martial world

under a common cause so we can face the impending catastrophe together.”

“That’s absurd.”

A martial artist from Mount Thunder Sect retorted coldly, “You’re trying to make an elxcuse to mask

your ambitions. Why are you hiding your face if you are doing this for the sake of Sol’s martial world?

Why don’t you take off your masks, and we can discuss the matter together inside our main hall?”

“He’s right. Mount Thunder Sect will not bow down to others.”

“We’ll fight the crooked ways of the wretched Celestial Sect.”

Immediately, a fifth-ran elder drew his sword and pointed it at Thea’s party.

“I’d like to see if Celestial Sect’s leader is as strong as the rumors make her out to be.”

“Don’t-”

Jackson shouted, but it was too late. The elder had already charged at Thea.

The long sword in his hand emitted terrifying energy.

He slashed his long sword and an invisible force swept forward.

Thea slightly raised her hand and blocked the attack with the unsheathed Malevolent Sword.

Clank!!!