Meanwhile, Jaime raised the shiny sword in his hand.“This sword is really sharp! I think it can cut through just about anything.”He swung the sword horizontally with little force. Instantly, a fine beam of sword light was generated and cast forward.There were sounds of liquid spraying as another four of Zared’s disciples had their throats slashed by the beam of sword light. They dropped heavily onto the floor, lifeless.The rest of Zared’s men standing around Jaime trembled uncontrollably, instinctively holding their weapons up and inching backward.“You… You!” Zared pointed at Jaime and yelled furiously, “Who are you? What are you trying to do?”Then, he shot a glare at Wyot and Adair, who had been levitating in the same spot all this while.“Is this how you do things in the Jademora Empire?“The rules of the Wyrth Selection clearly state that cultivators above the Ninth Xaeclon Rank are not allowed to join the event. How do you explain this, then?Zared pointed at Jaime o
As they watched what was happening on the stage, James and the others smiled and nodded approvingly.“The boy has a sharper tongue compared to his dad,” James transmitted his voice to Thea.“So, he was the child Xitlaly gave birth to in the Great Historial Land!” Thea exclaimed. “He’s grown so much! He’s already a capable young man now.”“Well, you’ve played an important role in making this happen.” James chuckled. “He’s a lot like his dad, and I can see potential in him. Do you want to take him as your student? Or should I do it?”“That depends on whether he can cut off Zared’s head first,” Thea replied through a voice transmission. “I’m still looking for a successor to receive my Hongrome Aura.”James asked, “Why don’t you teach it to our daughters?”“Zuriyin and Lyall are the only Hongrome Children among our kids.” Thea snorted. “I’m looking for the right person.”James was rendered speechless by her response.“Why bother telling him all that, young man?” Jacopo shouted alou
Adair swallowed the second half of her sentence when she met Jaime’s unwavering gaze.Gently pushing the shocked Adair aside, Jaime pointed at Zared again. “In the Jademora Empire, we despise those who rely on connections. Here, your strength is everything. My actions today are not to show off but to claim your ignorant and shameless head.”After making his declaration, Jaime turned and bowed deeply to Wyot, who hovered in the void above them. He then knelt and said, “As the victor of the Wyrth Selection, I have a request. I hope you will grant it, Dravon War King.”Adair watched in panic, her heart racing as if she knew Jaime’s intentions.Wyot, observing from the void, frowned slightly.“The victor of each world’s Wyrth Selection indeed has the right to make a special request. However, it must be supported by a token, not mere words.”Jaime swiftly summoned the Marciais Token and tossed it into the void.Wyot caught it, scrutinized it for a moment, then nodded and asked, “What
Wyot's voice echoed from the void. “The Jademora Empire has always respected strength. Since you’ve come to our territory and made bold statements, you should at least make it up to us.”His words, filled with menace and hostility, cast a heavy silence over the assembly.Zared’s face darkened as he slowly clenched his fist. “The Jademora Empire surely wouldn’t cheat and outnumber me, right?”Adair intervened, “The situation doesn’t call for it yet. However, I can’t guarantee that won’t happen if you don’t accept the challenge.”With her words, tens of thousands of troops from the Xerion Dragon Army charged forward and surrounded Zared.Zared’s heart pounded with fear but he kept it hidden. In a flash, he appeared before Jamie and said, “Alright, kid. I’ll accept your challenge. However, let’s be clear. It should be a fair fight. Life and death will be up to fate. Since you proposed it, you can’t blame me for the consequences.”Jaime stood up and beckoned to Zared.Enraged, Zared
Instantly, a transparent energy surged directly towards the leading sword among the wave of Sword Lights. The next moment, the Sword Lights, trapped by the Waltraud Power, began spinning rapidly, emitting a buzzing sound.Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!A burst of whistling noise followed as the Sword Lights broke free from the restraints of the Waltraud Power. They instantly shattered Zared’s defensive light shield and pierced through his body.Boom!With a loud bang, Zared’s body shield exploded, and eighty-one terrifying blood holes appeared on his body in an instant.Puff!Zared spat out a mouthful of blood and raised his head, a look of shock plastered across his face.“No, this is impossible. A kid can’t have defeated me. How can a mere kid at the Eighth Xaeclon Rank…”Puff!Before he could finish, he trembled violently once more. Behind him, Jaime had appeared, piercing the back of his head with a sword, the tip emerging from his throat.The entire scene fell silent, and every
Observing James and Jacopo's strange behavior, Yianni, Yaretzi, and Youcef exchanged puzzled glances. Only Thea approached slowly, her eyes red with emotion.James looked directly at Jacopo. “You’re the Greater Realms’ strongest, right? Now, there is a huge challenge. Do you dare to accept it?”“I’ll accept any challenge as long as you state it,” Jacopo replied, each word deliberate and firm.Thea suddenly rushed forward and shouted, “No! You can’t accept it! You’re not allowed to accept it.”Her extreme reaction caused both James and Jacopo to frown simultaneously. Yaretzi, Youcef, and Yianni exchanged uneasy glances.James said, “He’s a man and should act like one instead of being comfortable with his title as the strongest of the Greater Realms.”“I can’t let him…”James interrupted, “It’s non-negotiable. We’re the Cadens from the Jademora Empire. The creatures of the world pay homage to us. This is not just respect and admiration, but also a responsibility and commitment.”
James and his companions were about to leave the formation when a familiar figure suddenly appeared, blocking their path.Wyot asked, “Could you stay to chat for a bit, my friends?”James and his group exchanged puzzled looks. Wyot stood just outside, not entering the formation.Thea telepathically asked James, “Does he recognize us?”James replied, “Impossible. We share a blood bond with Jacopo, so he would definitely recognize us. However, Wyot is just a close friend.”Thea inquired, “Then why is he doing this?”James didn’t respond. Instead, he raised his hand and opened a door in the formation.Wyot slowly stepped in. Under the group’s gaze, he bowed his head respectfully and said, “Thank you for the help just now. Not only did you prevent the Jademora Empire from being humiliated, but you also enhanced our prestige.“On behalf of the top leaders of the Jademora Empire, I would like to invite you to Forladtt Land for a chat. I hope you will not reject my invitation.”James
Wyot laughed at her question. “My dear guests, you must not know much about the Jademora Empire’s structure. Allow me to enlighten you.”James and the others exchanged glances, then nodded in response.“Although the Jademora Empire was founded by the Mortal Emperor, James Caden, he isn’t involved in management and has entrusted it to six close confidants.”“Which six confidants?” Youcef frowned.Wyot answered, “The Left Grand Lord, Rebella. The Right Grand Chancellor, Xatia. The Great Protector, Yancy. The Empire’s Chancellor, Xezal, the Left Grand Elder, Taran, and the Right Great Elder, Jurryt.”James, having altered his appearance, narrowed his eyes slightly.In the past, the management of the Jademora Empire indeed followed that precise structure. The empire’s affairs were controlled by these six, with Rebella having the final say when an agreement could not be reached. However, it seemed the core decision-making process had undergone significant changes.Under Thea’s persis