Chapter 480: Chapter 480 A Raging Flood Within
Elder Adrianne observed the unfolding situation and couldn’t resist a mocking sneer.
"What a mindless idiot, let’s watch how he handles this disaster." Elder Adrianne scoffed and strode forward with determination.
The Great Saint Sect moved with impressive ceremony, advancing toward the Divine Alchemist Pavilion.
Their approach was completely open, as though they intended to use the Divine Alchemist Pavilion as a demonstration of their authority.
With such dramatic momentum, word traveled fast.
"The Great Saint Sect strikes!"
One announcement went out, immediately capturing the focus of countless observers!
Some even rushed toward River Town without delay!
...
Within the Divine Alchemist Pavilion.
The Pavilion Master relaxed in her bath, a cup of black tea held delicately in her grasp.
While the elders’ hearts trembled with anxiety during this period, the Pavilion Master acted as though nothing significant had occurred, displaying no emotional shifts.
"Hm?"
Right then, the perceptive Pavilion Master detected a trace of their approach.
"They’ve arrived." Killing intent flickered through the Pavilion Master’s narrow eyes.
She set down her black tea, extended her arm, and a flowing robe draped across her form.
The Pavilion Master then positioned herself on the pavilion, gazing toward the horizon as though anticipating their arrival.
The five half-step Martial Marquises from the Great Saint Sect drew nearer and nearer: one thousand meters, five hundred meters, one hundred meters...
At last, the two surviving Law Enforcement Elders also sensed their approach!
"Lord Pavilion Master!" Just as they prepared to call out, they watched the Pavilion Master slowly approach them.
"Lord Pavilion Master, they..."
"I’m aware." The Pavilion Master cut off the First Elder.
Three figures positioned themselves in the square before the Divine Alchemist Pavilion’s entrance, waiting silently.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
Shortly, five silhouettes descended into the square’s center!
Skyler Howe led the group!
The opposing forces met at this instant.
The atmosphere grew thick with tension, as though the very air had crystallized!
Skyler Howe regarded the Master of the Divine Alchemist Pavilion and spoke with detachment, "Word says that the Lord of Medicine God Pavilion is a woman of unmatched beauty, and seeing you today proves those claims true."
The Pavilion Master paid no attention to Skyler Howe. Her focus shifted instead to Elder Adrianne.
"Elder Adrianne, it appears you missed the point of our previous discussion," the Pavilion Master stated coolly.
Elder Adrianne chuckled, "Pavilion Master, I stand here under direct orders from our Great Saint Sect’s leader to assault the Divine Alchemist Pavilion."
The Pavilion Master’s eyes became slits, and she sneered, "Your leader lacks the courage to face me personally, so he dispatches you worthless fools to perish?"
Her statement heightened the atmospheric tension!
The dismissed Skyler Howe grew even more furious!
He fixed the Pavilion Master with an icy stare and declared, "Worthless? You dare call us worthless? As a fellow half-step Martial Marquis, what right do you have to act superior before me!"
"If you possess any wisdom, surrender your power and accompany us!"
"If not, don’t fault me, Skyler, for showing no mercy!"
The Pavilion Master arched an eyebrow, studied Skyler Howe, and replied with indifference, "So you’re nothing more than hot-headed garbage."
"You!"
This completely ignited Skyler Howe’s rage!
His entire body’s energy exploded instantly, and powerful force began concentrating in his hands!
"I can see you’re seeking death!" Skyler Howe roared furiously, then launched his palm strike violently toward the Pavilion Master!
The Pavilion Master calmly lifted her hand to counter him directly.
"Boom!"
The massive impact nearly ignited the surrounding air!
In that moment, Skyler Howe’s expression transformed completely!
The following second, his form was hurled backward, blood spraying from his mouth!
"How... how is this possible!" Skyler Howe crashed to the ground, his ashen face filled with terror!
How could such an enormous difference exist between two half-step Martial Marquises!
"Ha, has someone finished their boasting?" Elder Adrianne taunted coldly from nearby.
Skyler Howe remained silent. Now he understood that tremendous gaps in power existed even among half-step Martial Marquises!
Skyler Howe then struggled to his feet. He cleaned the blood from his mouth’s corner and spoke icily, "Truly worthy of being the Lord of the Medicine God Pavilion, but let me tell you this—nothing can waver the Great Saint Sect’s resolve to attack! The Divine Alchemist Pavilion will become historical dust!"
"Is that so? Then allow us to experience your capabilities!" The Law Enforcement Elder stepped forward boldly!
Skyler Howe smiled with a sneer, "Don’t rush. We represent merely the Great Saint Sect’s beginning. I’ll summon backup now..."
Having said this, Skyler Howe prepared to depart.
"Halt!" The two Law Enforcement Elders moved to intercept him, but the Pavilion Master gestured for them to stop.
"Allow them to leave," the Pavilion Master said with indifference.
"Understood." Though the Law Enforcement Elder felt confused, he asked no questions.
After Skyler Howe and his companions departed the Divine Alchemist Pavilion, they frowned deeply.
He looked at Elder Adrianne and spoke coldly, "It seems your assessment was accurate—I underestimated her."
Elder Adrianne snorted lightly and mocked, "You bragged foolishly, then got humiliated immediately afterward. Being thrown out publicly before so many witnesses—how shameful."
Skyler Howe gritted his teeth but remained quiet.
"Let me remind you—it’s not only your reputation that’s been damaged, but the Great Saint Sect’s dignity too!" Elder Adrianne said harshly.
"Everyone witnessed our Great Saint Sect announce this assault on the Divine Alchemist Pavilion with great ceremony, yet our opening move proved so disastrous. Do you want to transform our Great Saint Sect into a joke!"
Skyler Howe felt equally troubled. He glared at Elder Adrianne and snapped, "Stop with the blame!"
Elder Adrianne was about to respond when someone beside him interjected, "Enough, don’t create internal conflict. Let’s devise a plan."
"I’ll seek out the sect master immediately and request additional forces. If five half-step Martial Marquises prove insufficient, we’ll deploy ten. If ten fall short, we’ll demand a genuine Martial Marquis!" Skyler Howe wiped the blood from his mouth’s corner and spoke with anger.
Following this declaration, Skyler Howe turned to leave.
...
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Currently, I remained deep in secluded training.
I had no knowledge of the external world’s developments.
The entire warehouse felt cut off from everything—I could hear nothing.
Perhaps due to absorbing excessive amounts of energy, my dantian had taken on a green hue.
Furthermore, several of my pressure points were actually glowing.
All the energy flowed through my meridians, striking each pressure point.
My forehead was drenched in thick, cold perspiration. With such an enormous quantity of energy, even I, having obtained a cultivation technique, found it somewhat overwhelming.
"Huff..."
At this instant, black vapor suddenly emerged from my body.
This black vapor poured continuously from my openings and pores!
For a moment, I felt my body become far more clear and light!
It was as though all the impurities and poisons within my body had been eliminated instantly!
The energy flow, which had been like a gentle creek, suddenly rushed like a raging flood at this moment!
"Whoosh!"
My eyes flew open, and brilliant light erupted forth!
