Jared quickly came to a halt, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. Someone’s finally sparring with me!
With this, I can gauge how powerful I can be now that I’m at Wandering Immortal Realm Level Four. The Dragonslayer Sword in Jared’s hand trembled lightly before soaring into the air.
In the next moment, a fierce slash of brilliant light from the Dragonslayer Sword was directed straight at Aelnod. The entire void was torn open by the light.
Aelnod’s expression turned solemn as hadn’t expected that Jared, who only appeared to be at Wandering Immortal Realm Level Four, could unleash such terrifying power. He initially thought could easily subdue Jared, but had underestimated the latter.
Not daring to be the slightest bit careless, Aelnod took a quick step forward.
With his right hand clenched Into a fist, unleashed a barrage of black lightning bolts In an instant.
Their attacks collided once again.
Boom!
The light from the Dragonslayer Sword erupted along with the black lightning bolts, sending shockwaves that instantly reduced their surroundings to rubble. Even many of the courtyard houses in the Murray residence were ground to dust.
Distressed, Douglas hurriedly led his family in activating a shield in order to safeguard the houses in the Murray residence.
“You’ve piqued my interest, old geezer! Continue…” Once again, Jared swung his sword toward Aelnod.
His attack came at such a fast speed and tricky angle that Aelnod paled, waving his hands to conjure a black shield before him.
Boom!
The moment the light from the Dragonslayer Sword made contact with Aelnod’s shield, the shield shattered, while the light vanished. Yet, Jared didn’t stop. He was still brandishing the Dragonslayer Sword.
In a split second, Aelnod was once again faced with another shaft of light emitted from the Dragonslayer Sword. Terror struck his heart, and was prepared to conjure his shield again when suddenly realized a dense array of light had appeared all around him.
Being completely enveloped by the shafts of light, Aelnod knew would soon look like a porcupine if were stabbed by them.
With a roar from him, lightning bolts erupted from his body.
For a moment, the entire void was filled with lightning, as If it were the end of the world.
Rumble!
The lightning bolts collided with the shafts of light from the Dragonslayer Sword. Following a loud crash, all the lightning bolts were shattered.
Aelnod kept retreating as fought. Several breaths later, stopped, and the surrounding lightning gradually faded away. He looked utterly disheveled, with countless streams of blood gushing out of his body.
In comparison, Jared, holding the Dragonslayer Sword, looked incredibly at ease with an amused expression on his face.
“Are you at Wandering Immortal Realm Level Four?” Aelnod asked.
“Yes…” Jared nodded.
“But why…”
Aelnod wanted to ask another question, but Jared had no interest in entertaining any longer. He raised the Dragonslayer Sword, ready to launch another attack.
“Wait, wait!” Aelnod ducked his head, displaying a look of fear.
“Are you scared?” Jared asked.
“Yes!” Aelnod nodded repeatedly. “Had I known you were this formidable, I never would’ve dared to come here, no matter what!”
“How did you know I have magical items from the ancient ruins?” Jared asked out of curiosity. After all, only Bloodbane Palace and Heavenfall Pavilion were privy to that matter.
Technically, Bloodbane Palace wouldn’t spread it around, so it must have been the work of Heavenfall Pavilion.
“Someone spread the news. I’m afraid everyone on level three knows by now that you have magical items from the ancient ruins,” Aelnod replied.
“Who spread it?” Jared asked.
“I‘m not sure about that. I heard from anonymous sources.” Aelnod added apologetically, “I’m so sorry. I shouldn‘t have taken others’ words at face value. Please forgive me…”
With that, turned around and left.
“Stand right there!” Jared commanded coldly.
Aelnod was stunned. Fear crept onto his face as asked, “I’ve already surrendered, so what more do you want from me? Don’t you know the rules? You can’t kill someone who has surrendered!”
Jared was momentarily speechless.
“I have my rules, too. Hand over your resources, and I’ll spare you,” was all said in the end.
“Uhm…” Aelnod seemed troubled, but it only took a simple shake of the Dragonslayer Sword from Jared’s side for to pull out his item pouch and toss it over.
Aelnod then left without a backward glance, moving at lightning speed.
