Chapter 2616: Chapter 2616: Cleansing the Sect
Demarco Mount posted a message.
People surrounding him, whether they were there for the spectacle, feared him, or suddenly turned against him despite previously being subservient to him, all sent representatives.
Even those who originally followed Demarco Mount sent people.
Since the martial arts upheaval began, Demarco Mount has remained indifferent to worldly affairs.
Although nominally, Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance at Demarco Mount is still the center of martial arts, practically, many people no longer think much of Demarco Mount.
This time, Demarco Mount actively invited various forces, and many want to see if the old warrior is still capable.
Afternoon.
Half an hour until the ceremony starts.
Many people have already taken their seats.
"I heard Julius Reed is back?"
"I also heard Julius Reed was severely injured, almost lost his life!"
"That’s no secret anymore; everyone knows Julius Reed was crippled in the Drunken Man Pavilion battle."
Martial artists gathered and naturally discussed the world situation.
Part of them had ambitious plans to strive for dominance.
The others needed to choose sides.
Recently, a powerful force has emerged in the southeastern region led by Nelson. If joined with Demarco Mount, it would be terrifying!
They need to determine how strong Demarco Mount still is now.
"But over in the southeast, I hear there are brilliant talents gathered. Demarco Mount says even a dying camel is bigger than a horse—if the two join forces, they can’t be underestimated. Besides, Long Dance is also there."
"The Long Family is quite powerful, but if Julius Reed falls to relying on women, he’s doomed."
"Haha, Julius Reed’s women are quite formidable. I heard during the years the Holy Master lost his memory, he lived lavishly off women!"
Many people burst into laughter.
They’ve concluded Julius Reed is just a toothless tiger now.
Now, involving a traitor from the theocracy is just posturing, putting on a show.
Most likely trying to find a sense of presence.
There’s rumor in the martial arts world that people from the theocracy will come to clean house.
"Julius Reed’s situation isn’t for you to judge."
Just then, Iwan Martinez appeared behind them, carrying a wine jar.
"Who are you?"
Seeing Iwan, one person said disdainfully, "A drunkard—mind your own business! Slander might cost you dearly!"
"Exactly, talking isn’t for a lowly person like you!"
They looked at Iwan’s drunk state, only filled with contempt.
Perhaps just a third-rate martial artist?
"What did you say?" Iwan smirked, "My ears aren’t so good."
"A third-rate martial artist, you’d better roll away quickly! As a Great Grandmaster, if I were to kill you, I fear I might stain my hands..."
Before he finished his sentence.
Iwan quickly grabbed him by the neck, thrusting a wooden sword!
Thud!
The wooden sword pierced from the back through the chest.
The Great Grandmaster kicked his legs and died instantly.
"You..." The remaining few hurriedly stood up, drawing their weapons.
Fear filled their eyes.
The person who died was indeed a Great Grandmaster and still mid-level among them.
Such a person was killed just like that!
Quick and clean!
They felt an unprecedented sense of crisis!
"What now? No more talk? Come at me together?"
Iwan wiped the blood off his sword, saying indifferently, "Or, do you want to sit quietly?"
Just then, Demarco Mount’s guards passed by.
Such an event definitely requires security.
"He killed someone!"
A Sect Elder grabbed a passing guard, directly referring to Iwan, "He openly killed here at Demarco Mount, disrupting order and disgracing Demarco Mount! Shouldn’t he be killed?"
Demarco Mount is still quite powerful.
In other places with such events, if someone violated rules, the host wouldn’t hesitate to kill directly!
To serve as a warning!
Now someone committed murder at Demarco Mount clearly showing no respect for Julius Reed!
The guards must intervene!
"But, it’s too arrogant. In my view, he doesn’t regard Demarco Mount at all!"
Others fanned the flames.
"General Du, what’s the plan?"
The guard captain walked up to Iwan, bowing respectfully, "Kill them all?"
Upon hearing this, those around felt a chill down their spine!
Is he going to act now?
And that person turned out to be with Demarco Mount!
That’s so bold, right?
Going to kill them directly?
"Hold on... I think... there’s a misunderstanding. We weren’t familiar with the deceased; we’re all friends, friends." The Sect Elder hurriedly stepped forward, grabbing Iwan’s hand, "Good brother, there’s no acquaintance without conflict, from now on we’re friends."
After speaking, he couldn’t help but glance at those guards.
If they were really going to act, he couldn’t just be a fish on the chopping block!
"Stay quiet." Iwan glanced at these people, gesturing the guards to move on, "Continue with your tasks."
"Yes, General Du." Demarco Mount’s guards quickly departed.
Those who initially wanted to be vocal also stayed quiet after witnessing this.
Time gradually passed, and finally, it’s time for the ceremony.
Eric Jackson slowly ascended the podium, accompanied by Jovany Leopold.
"Applause."
Jovany Leopold spoke lightly.
Thunderous applause immediately erupted from below.
"Thank you all for coming. Today, we gathered at Demarco Mount to announce something."
"All along, Demarco Mount has been the orthodox of martial arts, the organizational management of the martial world. Now, the Holy Master has changed, and our new Holy Master is Empress Hiddy!"
Jovany Leopold’s words stunned everyone below.
Julius Reed has abdicated, retired?
Or is a puppet being pushed out?
"The first task of our new Holy Master is to expand territories. Now, we’re welcoming the theocracy to join our family!"
"From now on, the Archbishop of the theocracy must be appointed by Demarco Mount! God is our Julius Reed!"
After Jovany Leopold finished, the crowd below was in uproar.
This is practically shitting on the theocracy’s face!
Too outrageous!
If the theocracy can tolerate this, they might as well disband.
"Now, on behalf of Demarco Mount, I’m announcing that the first Archbishop appointed by Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance is Eric Jackson!"
After Jovany Leopold finished, thunderous applause echoed below.
But Eric Jackson stood in silence.
"You dare to desecrate God, you really have a lot of nerve."
Suddenly, a voice was heard.
Following this, maple leaves started fluttering down from the sky.
"Trouble! It’s Red River Aro, he’s opened the Heaven’s Path! It’s bad!" Eric Jackson immediately understood seeing those golden maple leaves.
Danger!
"The theocracy has arrived!"
"Something interesting is coming up!"
The people below were excited beyond measure.
The more chaos, the better.
The more chaos, the easier it is for them to fish in troubled waters!
"Eric Jackson, on behalf of God, I’m here to send you to hell."
The golden maple leaves quickly gathered into a gold-colored sword!
The Red Bishop hovered in the air, holding the sword in his hand.
