The rest of Mount Thunder Sect remained silent.
After their Grand Sect Leader turned tail, they no longer had the confidence to say anything.
Sensing Jackson’s hesitation, Thea continued. “I know you’re worried, but I assure you Celestial Sect isn’t evil. The establishment of our sect is for the peace of Sol.
“The Spirit Turtle has been slain, and its core shattered into several pieces. All of which were taken by strong martial artists. Have you not sensed that Simon’s energy has become stronger since then?
“Simon also obtained a piece of the core and managed to refine it. A side effect of using the Spirit Turtle’s parts is that it will kindle the desires hidden within one’s heart and those desires will eventually accumulate. I’m warning you, Simon’s no longer the person he was in the past.”
“Don’t you dare slander our Grand Sect Leader, you wicked beast! Who are you to talk ill of him in this manner?” a disciple from Mount Thunder Sect stood up and refuted Thea’s claims.
“You wish to die where you stand, I see.”
Standing behind Thea, a disciple from Celestial Sect snorted derisively. Powerful energy erupted from his body, making it seem as if he was prepared to attack.
“Stop it. Back off.” Thea glared at him.
“Yes, Sect Leader.” The disciple from Celestial Sect stepped back.
“Men, we shall withdraw at once.”
Thea turned around and left.
As she walked away, Thea demanded, “Announce to the world right now that Simon, the Grand Sect Leader of Mount Thunder Sect was defeated in battle, yet the sect is too cowardly to own up to their words and keep to their promises”.
Her deep and callous voice seemed to cut through the air and loom over the sect.
The Celestial Sect’s disciples turned around and followed behind Thea.
Jackson stood in place with a troubled expression.
At that moment, he was unsure of how to proceed.
“Dad.” Delainey gently tugged on his sleeve.
“Wait!” Jackson composed himself and projected his voice clearly.
Thea, who was leaving, stopped and turned around to look at Jackson.
Jackson stepped forward and said, “Mount Thunder Sect will admit our defeat. However, I’d like to negotiate the terms of our cooperation.”
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