Chapter 448: Chapter 448 Sanctioned By The Forum
This news blazed through the entire Martial Arts Forum, momentarily stealing Vance Johansson’s spotlight!
"Ten half-step Martial Marquis hunting down Mason Raymond? Are they insane?"
"How could some nobody like Mason Raymond need ten half-step Martial Marquis?"
"Even when Mason Raymond was at his strongest, he wouldn’t deserve this much attention!"
"Come on, isn’t this just gossip? The Michelle Sect’s already on Pyro’s blacklist; if they really wanted him dead, why announce it to the world?"
People chattered away, questioning the message’s truth.
Soon, whoever posted the news fired back with an answer.
"The Michelle Sect made this call after sizing up Mason Raymond’s real power."
This response grabbed everyone’s focus!
What did that mean?
Did the Michelle Sect rate Mason Raymond so highly that ten half-step Martial Marquis were needed to take him out?
Wasn’t that pushing it a bit far?
——
Seeing this news, I couldn’t help but frown.
Ten half-step Martial Marquis?
Had the Michelle Sect lost their minds?
"The Michelle Sect really thinks too much of me." I frowned and muttered quietly.
This couldn’t help but make me wonder about the Michelle Sect’s true strength.
Just casually sending out ten half-step Martial Marquis - how deep were their resources?
In terms of pure martial power, could even the major aristocratic families currently in control compete with them?
"Ten half-step Martial Marquis... This is gonna be a real pain." I rubbed my chin and muttered softly.
Even with the Venerable Fifth Mountain and the Divine Dragon Power, I still didn’t believe I could handle ten half-step Martial Marquis.
Hell, beating just one would be tough enough.
"Looks like I need to get to Summers fast." I thought silently.
Joey Ebony, a guy with average talent who managed to reach Peak Grandmaster and even developed multiple techniques.
That alone proved Summers was hiding secrets nobody knew about.
"I’ll head to Summers tomorrow, and ask Zendaya Andrew what’s really going on." I thought quietly.
——
News of the Michelle Sect’s kill order spread like wildfire.
Usually, the Martial Arts Association would step in for stuff like this.
The Capital City Martial Arts Association would issue orders that other associations would carry out.
As owners of the Martial Arts Forum, the Capital City Martial Arts Association naturally heard the news first.
Top brass from ten associations sat around a massive round table.
These people wielded enormous power and possessed unfathomable strength.
"Everyone’s seen it, right? The Michelle Sect openly issued a kill order."
"Yeah, are they challenging Pyro’s authority or challenging our Martial Arts Association?"
"The Michelle Sect’s arrogance has hit ridiculous levels."
"Let the guardians deal with it. If the Michelle Sect dares enter our turf, just kill them."
Everyone shared their thoughts, but then a jarring voice cut through.
"I think it’s not worth the trouble."
The speaker was Phoebe Billy, Vance Johansson’s master.
All eyes turned to Phoebe Billy.
"Mr. Billy, what do you mean?" someone asked.
Phoebe Billy said coolly: "The Michelle Sect’s target is Mason Raymond. You all know who Mason Raymond is, right?"
The room fell silent, nobody speaking for a moment.
Phoebe Billy went on: "From what I know, this Mason Raymond doesn’t respect rank and fears nothing. He not only challenged the Johansson and Sean families, but also clashed with the Martial Arts Association multiple times."
After saying this, Phoebe Billy pulled out several documents and tossed them on the table.
"These are complaints from various martial arts associations."
"The Budo Association of Hanah City got beaten and trashed by Mason Raymond, with countless casualties."
"The president of the River North Martial Arts Association had both legs crippled by Mason Raymond."
The high-ranking members grabbed the documents and read them carefully.
"Mr. Billy, even so, we can’t just sit back and watch, right?"
"Right, if Mason Raymond needs handling, our Martial Arts Forum should do it, not the Michelle Sect."
Phoebe Billy smiled coldly: "You all need to look past the surface and see what’s really happening."
"In my view, the threat from Mason Raymond far exceeds that of the Michelle Sect."
"Mr. Billy, don’t kid around. Mason Raymond’s just a Grandmaster. What gives him the right to be mentioned alongside the Michelle Sect?"
Phoebe Billy scoffed: "He’s a Grandmaster now, but what about later?"
"People like Mason Raymond, carrying rebellious hearts and lacking fear, will never respect the Martial Arts Association once they grow powerful!"
"In the future, he might even shake up the entire martial arts world for so-called justice and fairness!"
"Mr. Billy, aren’t your words too extreme?" someone frowned and said.
Phoebe Billy snorted: "Seems you all forgot about that person from back then."
Mentioning "that person," everyone’s faces changed as if it were something forbidden to discuss.
"At first, when he showed up, we also thought he couldn’t accomplish anything."
"And then? He nearly destroyed our entire Martial Arts Forum!"
Everyone went quiet, seemingly swayed by Phoebe Billy’s words.
Phoebe Billy said calmly: "Mason Raymond must die, the sooner the better."
"Besides, I already talked with the presidents, and they agree with my approach."
The group of high-ranking members looked at each other and nodded: "Since it’s come to this, we have no other choice."
"However, we hope things can stay within controllable limits."
Phoebe Billy nodded slightly: "Don’t worry, the Michelle Sect’s only targeting Mason Raymond."
After the meeting ended, Phoebe Billy left the conference room.
He pulled out his phone and called Klein Johansson.
"Mr. Johansson, don’t worry, Mason Raymond won’t be breathing much longer." Phoebe Billy said calmly.
Klein Johansson on the other end grunted, then said: "Old Billy, my son wants to kill Mason Raymond himself in front of Mabel Sean. You get what I mean."
Phoebe Billy hesitated briefly, then after a pause said: "I understand. I’ll step in at the right moment and spare Mason Raymond’s life."
"You don’t just spare him, you cripple him!" Klein Johansson said coldly.
"Vance can’t lose, otherwise the entire Johansson family and all of Capital City’s aristocratic families will lose face!"
Phoebe Billy said seriously: "I understand."
After hanging up, Phoebe Billy made another call.
"Send someone immediately to watch Mason Raymond." Phoebe Billy said coldly.
