Chapter 23: Step over my dead body first!

Even with Magar's typically indifferent demeanor, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. He scanned the surroundings and spoke deliberately, "So, does the Great Cyan Empire's royal family want to oppose us, the Fiery Fire Sect?" Even in a disadvantageous position, Magar's words showed no sign of weakness. This was the confidence Fiery Fire Sect instilled in him! "We're not opposing the Fiery Fire Sect." Hevel's face turned cold suddenly, saying, "But we can't let someone who killed a prince of our royal family leave the Great Cyan Empire alive!" "Indeed, if word gets out, everyone will think our Great Cyan Empire's royal family is incompetent!" One of the vice commanders chimed in. "It's about the dignity of the royal family, we can't let this matter rest!" The old eunuch's face twisted with ferocity, "After this is over, we'll explain the reasons to the Fiery Fire Sect, but no matter what, Iwao must die today!" The five of them simultaneously exuded their aura, and the situation changed instantly. Even Iwao couldn't help but furrow his brow. The development of events was far beyond imagination! He looked to Magar. Would he abandon him under such pressure? After all, they were just strangers. To the Fiery Fire Sect, he was merely an Outer Sect Disciple. If it came to the point of no return, he would probably hesitate as well! "Hahaha!" Unexpectedly, Magar did not back down. He laughed heartily and declared, "Since the moment I joined the Fiery Fire Sect, I've remembered the rules of the sect. We, the Fiery Fire Sect, will never abandon any disciple! You want to kill him? Fine, then step over my dead body first!" With that, Magar summoned his Illusionary Beast. A Sixth Rank Blazing Fire Fox! The Blazing Fire Fox was covered in lush furs, like a ball of flames. Its eyes were filled with killing intent. Hevel frowned. He had thought that under their joint pressure, Magar would back down. It was just giving up an Outer Sect Disciple, not much of a loss to himself. At worst, he would compensate him and personally apologize to the Fiery Fire Sect, and the matter would be settled, right? But he hadn't expected Magar to be so stubborn and hard-headed! To want to fight! Hevel hesitated for a moment. If they were to act and accidentally harm Magar, things would become tricky. No matter what, the Great Cyan Empire dared not openly confront the Fiery Fire Sect! "Attack!" Hevel shouted first, then communicated to the others, "All of you, restrain Magar together. You can injure him but do not take his life. Once I kill this kid, everything will be settled!" The two vice commanders, the old eunuch, and Elian all nodded. "Swoosh!" In an instant, all five of them moved together. Four of them besieged Magar, making it impossible for him to free his hands. Hevel personally attacked Iwao, leaving him no chance to retaliate! In the arena, countless gasps rang out instantly. Many spectators covered their mouths, shocked by the scene before them. They hadn't expected things to escalate to this extent. "It's over now. With so many strong opponents besieging Iwao, he's bound to have a hard time surviving." "I didn't expect the royal family to be so ruthless!" "Iwao miscalculated. He thought the Fiery Fire Sect would protect him, but who would have thought the royal family would directly attack!" People whispered to each other, their expressions complex. Some looked on with glee, while others felt regret. Such is the variety of human emotions. "Anyone who opposes our Fiery Fire Sect will be killed without mercy!" Magar issued a low growl and dashed forward like lightning, shielding Iwao behind him. He intended to face the five experts' siege alone! As Iwao gazed at the not-so-tall figure ahead, he couldn't help but be surprised. Magar, willing to risk his life for someone he just met! Was this... the rule of the Fiery Fire Sect? Boom! With a loud noise, Magar and the Blazing Fire Fox teamed up to forcibly block the attacks from the five men and their beasts! Magar took a few steps back, spitting out blood, his expression grim. And the Blazing Fire Fox was also sent flying, one leg already broken. "Magar, we don't want to kill you, step aside!" Hevel spoke coldly, "He's just an Outer Sect Disciple who just joined, it's not worth losing your life for him!" "Hmph." Magar sneered, "The rule of our Fiery Fire Sect is deeply ingrained in our souls from the moment we join. If faced with an enemy, the Elder must die in front of the disciple! If you want to kill him, there's only one way, step over my dead body!" As he finished speaking, a fierce light flashed in Magar's eyes. It was as if he had already made up his mind to die! "I'll hold him back, you guys go kill Iwao!" Hevel's expression remained unchanged as he transmitted his command again. The others nodded, especially Elian, whose eyes gleamed with killing intent. He couldn't wait to rush up and tear Iwao apart! This little brat deserved to die. Not only he, but his whole family deserved to die together! Swoosh! Hevel rode his giant eagle and flew towards Magar. On the other side, the four men attacked Iwao. "Oh no, Iwao, we can't beat them!" Swallow panicked, grabbing Iwao's neck and hiding behind him. He complained, "Damn it, I've only just awakened not long ago, and I'm already going to die with you! Swallow hasn't even had a chance to play with the Mother Tree yet, how can I die so easily..." Iwao didn't waste any words, just activated the Imperial Art to its fullest extent. A green light burst from his body. In the current situation, it seemed that the only way to avoid capture was to fight! Fight it is! Magar was willing to immerse himself in the siege for his sake. What did he have to lose? "You little brat, you're dead meat!" Elian roared with intense killing intent. Iwao clenched his fist, gathering his strength. He was ready to go head-to-head with the opponent! At this critical moment, there was a loud noise, and the void seemed to tremble violently. Elian was slapped flying, crashing heavily into a building, turning it into ruins. The other three were each sent flying! A large Patterned Giant Tiger landed on the arena. On the tiger's back stood a noblewoman and a girl. Disdain flashed in the noblewoman's eyes. "You dare to attack someone from my Fiery Fire Sect? You must be... tired of living!" A cold snort, shaking the heavens! Even Hevel in the distance was sent flying back a few steps by this aura. A trace of fear flashed in his eyes. This aura... It was from a Heavenly Spirit Realm powerhouse! "Sis Lilly." Seeing the noblewoman, Magar also showed a hint of embarrassment and slightly lowered his head. "If you can't even handle these losers, then go back to seclusion! Come out again when you've made a breakthrough, so you don't embarrass our Fiery Fire Sect!" Lilly swept a cold glance at Magar, showing no mercy. "Yes...yes..." Magar dared not say anything more and could only nod. Lilly glanced at Iwao coldly. "This kid has a bit of backbone, not peeing his pants right away!"