chapter 18 The Northern Heavenly General Appears

The whole place fell silent. Schadenfreude glances were cast towards Liam. Old Eagle Man, ranked second in the Heaven Ranking. Such a renowned expert did not need to prove himself through martial contests. His visit to the Sungarde Sect was merely a favor to King Charles. For an elder like the Red Dragon to lower his status and challenge a junior, it was clear he was truly angered. "Kate, you wouldn't stop me this time, would you?" Seeing Liam drinking alone, with no reaction, Old Eagle Man's face turned frosty as he looked towards Maya. "The Red Dragon Martial Gathering is indeed an event for martial contention. Elders are free to act as they please." Maya sat in her seat, her eyes and brows lowered. Liam's attitude displeased her. With Old Eagle Man making a move, it could test the depth of Liam's abilities. "Good!" "Then I shall humbly make my move!" Upon hearing this, Old Eagle Man approached Liam. This scene. Evoked even more sympathy for Liam from the guests. With Old Eagle Man making a move, Liam could not refuse. "Young Master Liam!" William stepped forward, only to be stopped by James. At that moment. Old Eagle Man had already extended his withered palm, reaching for Liam. A sharp whistling sound suddenly rose, and a sword light like a river of stars attacked from the side, making the guests' eardrums buzz as if they were about to burst. As the sword light passed, Old Eagle Man's figure halted, and a sword mark appeared on his wrist. Pfft! Immediately, the sword mark widened, and blood sprayed. Old Eagle Man's hand reaching for Liam fell to the ground with a thud. "Ah!" In an instant, intense pain swept over, making Old Eagle Man scream in agony. "What?" Everyone was stunned. The Earth Martial cultivates the body with blood, possessing limbs as tough as metal, impervious to blades and axes. Breaking through to Heaven Martial, the blood nourishes the inner breath, making the body even more formidable. Who was the swordsman that drew his sword so swiftly that even the second-ranked expert of the Heaven Ranking couldn't react, losing a hand in the process? "I heard the Sungarde Sect was hosting the Red Dragon Martial Gathering. I hope I'm not too late." A gust of wind stirred up leaves, and a swordsman in a black robe, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, holding a three-foot green blade, strode forward. "Black Robe Swordsman?" Isaac's expression changed slightly. Could this be the mysterious expert who challenged Old Eagle Man? "You..." Old Eagle Man lay in a pool of blood, staring at the Black Robe Swordsman, forgetting his pain. Ten days ago. The Black Robe Swordsman had challenged him, intending to spar. But now, he had drawn his sword and severed Old Eagle Man's hand. Where had he offended this leader of the North? Under the watchful eyes of all, the Black Robe Swordsman made his entrance, causing the guests to hurriedly make way. He remained silent. Clang! After sheathing his three-foot green blade, the Black Robe Swordsman sat down to the left of Liam. "I never thought the Red Dragon Martial Dynasty would have such a hermit." "Someone, quickly get medicine for Elder Flying Eagle!" Maya, coming to her senses, stood up to pacify the situation, her heart filled with joy. With the Red Dragon Martial Gathering underway, apart from those already loyal to King Charles, most experts of the Heaven and Earth Rankings had arrived. Thus, she was well aware that the Black Robe Swordsman was not on either list, or was certainly a hermit. His arrival at this moment at the Sungarde Sect was likely to pay respects to Prince Marshall, a pleasant surprise for her. The atmosphere in the square eased. "This Black Robe Swordsman had challenged Elder Flying Eagle ten days ago. Perhaps they had a grudge from that time." "Poor Elder Flying Eagle, just about to teach Liam a lesson, and he encounters such a hermit." The guests regained their senses, speculating about the Black Robe Swordsman's origins. The Red Dragon Martial Dynasty, with its vast territories spanning thousands of counties, also harbored some powerful reclusive individuals who chose to remain anonymous, which was not surprising... Old Eagle Man's lips trembled, and he tried to speak several times but couldn't find the words. "Senior Flying Eagle, please focus on healing." "This youngster, we will teach him a lesson for you!" Soon, three men dressed in green stood up to challenge Liam. "The Three Outstanding Figures in Green!" A guest recognized the three as they stood up. These three brothers were once indebted to Old Eagle Man in their youth. Now, the three brothers rank within the top twenty of the Heaven Ranking, specializing in combined attack techniques. In the Red Dragon Martial Dynasty, they are a powerful force. Liam’s recent rise to power had made him quite unpopular. The Three Outstanding Figures in Green stepping forward was naturally an attempt to show off. Facing the Three Outstanding Figures in Green, Liam remained aloof and unresponsive. "Hmph, where do you get the courage to act so arrogantly in front of us? Is it because of your bodyguards?" The physical bodies of the Three Outstanding Figures in Green buzzed with inner breath in turmoil, as they all charged towards Liam. "A good dog doesn’t block the path!" A cold, indifferent voice exploded, causing the Three Outstanding Figures in Green to jump in shock. Unbeknownst to them. A pale-skinned, feminine-looking Cultivator in a silver robe stood behind them, holding a wooden sword. Before the Three Outstanding Figures in Green could react, the Cultivator slashed with his wooden sword. Boom! The seemingly light wooden sword unleashed an overwhelming force, striking the Three Outstanding Figures in Green like lightning. they flew back like torn sacks, their chests burst open, losing all signs of life. Instantly, the guests on the scene were left in a state of blank shock. The Three Outstanding Figures in Green... Had been split open with a wooden sword! "This dead enchantress, ever since following Wang Xue's Blade Cultivation Technique, has become increasingly monstrous." "Unfortunately, he still can't control it freely, achieving unity between man and sword," whispered Black Robe Swordsman Andrew. The generals of the North each have their strengths. Only the silver-robed Cultivator ‘Brian Seward’ is practicing Liam's Blade Cultivation Technique. "You wretched woman, who are you calling that?" Brian, with sharp ears and eyes, was about to explode in anger but calmed down upon seeing Liam, obediently walking over with his wooden sword to sit on Liam's right. "Another powerful hermit has arrived, showing that Prince Marshall is like the sun in the sky, dazzling and brilliant." "Congratulations to Kate for welcoming another talented individual into King Charles's gates." The more astute guests were already congratulating Maya. In their view. All the Cultivators who came to the Sungarde Sect today shared the same intention. “Sect Master...” In the crowd, Grand Elder Caleb of the Sungarde Sect whispered to Isaac. The way Brian wielded the wooden sword somewhat resembled Liam's graceful handling of the grass in breaking formations. Isaac's breathing became slightly rapid. Two such powerful hermits appearing right as Liam was challenged and then taking seats beside him, could this also be a coincidence? Yet some still refused to believe it! "Liam, I've heard of your extraordinary talents, surpassing everyone in the Sungarde Sect, and even breaking the Sungarde Killing Formation, which led to Kate’s recommendation." "I, an old woman, shamelessly seek to learn from you." An elderly woman, appearing frail and leaning on a cane, approached Liam. Her movements seemed slow, but no one dared to underestimate her. For this old woman was the Sect Master of the Great Sect Watermoon Sect, the undisputed number one in the Heaven Ranking, who hadn’t made a move for many years. Even the Watermoon Sect Master was interested in Liam! "This old lady is a tough character!" James scrutinized the Watermoon Sect Master, clicking his tongue. "As tough as she is, is she tougher than him?" Brian, playing with his wooden sword, said casually. "True!" James shivered, then cast a sympathetic glance at the Watermoon Sect Master. "The North is a place of emerging talents. Under the command of the North King, the four great Heavenly Generals lead the way." "They have all arrived; how could another be missing?" "'You see...'" Liam shook his head. He knew that once the news of Kate holding the Red Dragon Martial Gathering in his domain spread, the four Heavenly Generals under his command would rush over at all costs. The four Heavenly Generals, following him to guard the border and facing life and death together, had long become brothers closer than kin. "From this moment on, if you take another step, your inner breath will completely vanish." "Take a second step, and your meridians will break." "Take a third step, and your flesh will rot." The next moment, a tinkling female voice echoed from afar, changing everyone's expressions. Was this a threat to the Watermoon Sect Master, ranked first in the Heaven Ranking? "Hehe, although I am old, I am not yet senile." The Watermoon Sect Master laughed and took another step towards Liam. However, as soon as her foot touched the ground, her smile froze, and her hunched body trembled.