Chapter 1484

"Weak!" Jake coldly uttered as he raised his hand, piercing through the sword's energy and grasping Spike's sword effortlessly. In the next moment, the sword shattered into pieces. With a swift flick, the broken shards embedded themselves into Spike's body.

Spike's eyes widened in disbelief. Even in death, he could not comprehend or accept what had just happened.

Everyone else was equally stunned. Over the years, Spike's reputation as the Newmans' genius swordsman had garnered immense respect, and countless people had sung his praises.

Yet, before Jake, he had been defeated in an instant.

Trent was even more shaken. He realized he had gravely underestimated Jake's strength; he was likely at least at mid-stage Grandmaster level. No matter what, he was destined to die. After all, Dean, a peak-stage Grandmaster, would never let that slip.

His fear grew when he saw Jake turn his gaze toward him. Trent stammered, "D—don't act recklessly. I need to return and deliver the message."

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