At a tavern in Doveston, Stefan continued to sip his drink as Red Ghost’s figure gradually materialized.
“Mr. Montes, Jared indeed has quite a bit of influence behind him. Only Twilight Imperial City seems to have some substantial power. However, it seems that there’s another powerful figure behind Jared…”
“Rumor has it that this individual is incredibly strong, capable of killing someone and then resurrecting them,” Red Ghost reported.
“Resurrect?” A glint sparked in Stefan’s eyes. “Now, that’s intriguing… Only such a formidable opponent could stir my desire…”
“Mr. Montes, I couldn’t figure out this person’s identity. I couldn’t even find out his name,” Red Ghost exclaimed.
“Don’t worry. Once we take down Jared, the powerhouse behind will naturally reveal itself. We won’t have to go looking for him.” Stefan gently put down his wine glass and slowly rose to his feet.
“Mr. Montes, regardless of who the powerful figure behind Jared is, there’s no need for you to personally take action. With just one command from you, I, along with the Eight Sinister Cultivators, will eliminate that person,” Red Ghost stated.
Stefan turned his gaze toward Red Ghost. “Red Ghost, there’s a difference between arrogance and underestimating one’s opponent. You need to correct this flaw. I may be arrogant, but I never underestimate any opponent. You always underestimate your opponents. It’s a mistake that can cost your life. You’re being foolish, not confident…”
“Thank you for your advice, Mr. Montes. I’ve never underestimated my opponents. It’s just that these individuals are not yet qualified to be your adversaries, Mr. Montes” exclaimed Red Ghost, clearly trying to flatter Stefan.
“Hahaha!” Stefan began to laugh. “You’re right,” said, “How many in the Ethereal Realm could possibly be a match for me?”
At that moment, on Doveston’s streets, dozens of individuals suddenly appeared. Each one of them exuded an overwhelming presence, and none of them were of a low status.
“Such arrogance…” Upon seeing the people below, Stefan casually remarked.
“How dare you act arrogant in front of Mr. Montes? You must be tired of living!”
Red Ghost vanished in an instant.
Subsequently, appeared in the middle of the main street, effectively blocking the path of the dozens of people.
“Red Ghost from Four Hell Palace?” At that moment, amongst the dozens of cultivators, someone murmured under their breath.
Swoosh!
A black mist arrived in an instant, and the cultivator who had just been speaking fell to the ground, lifeless.
“Are you even qualified to call me that?” Red Ghost bellowed in anger.
“Sir, I’m Toben Vitellius from Vitellius Sect. These people are all from Three Unified Sects. I wonder, what could have possibly offended you?” Toben stepped forward, speaking with utmost politeness.
They couldn’t afford to offend the people from Four Hell Palace.
“All of you strutted so arrogantly past Mr. Montes. Don’t you know detests arrogance the most?” Red Ghost exclaimed.
“Mr. Montes…” Toben was taken aback, cold sweat began to bead on his forehead.
Stefan was unpredictable, prone to sudden fits of rage and joy. There was a real risk of meeting one’s end at his hands.
“So, Mr. Montes was here all along, and we were unaware. We’ll go apologize to right away!” Toben exclaimed.
Subsequently, Toben, accompanied by the great elder of Thorne Sect and the head of Spirit Beast Sect, Nikodem, personally went into the tavern to apologize.
They had crossed paths with the Three Unified Sects, a force they dared not provoke. Even more so, they couldn’t afford to offend Four Hell Palace, let alone its young master.
The trio ascended to the upper floor, approaching Stefan with the utmost respect. They announced, “We are Toben Vitellius, the leader of the Vitellius Sect, the Thorne Sect, and the Spirit Beast Sect. Greetings, Mr. Montes.”
“Are you all planning to seek revenge on Jared?” Stefan asked straightforwardly.
“Indeed, Jared killed our Vitellius Sect’s elder, as well as Evan, the young master of the Thorne Sect. Therefore, we must seek revenge,” Toben responded.
“You can’t kill Jared. I’ve claimed him. Only I have the right to end his life…” Stefan waved his hand dismissively. “Go back to where you came from.”
“Uhm…” Toben and the members of the Thorne Sect, even those from the Spirit Beast Sect, were left dumbfounded.
“Mr. Montes, Jared is intolerable. We want to take revenge with our own hands!” exclaimed Toben.
“Did I not show you respect?” The expression on Stefan’s face turned cold.
