Billy snapped his fingers, and a burst of energy shot out, knocking the hairpin from Julia Doman's hand to the ground.
"Commander Gardner?" Julia Doman, teary-eyed, looked at Billy.
At the same time, Kenny Doman arrived and knelt down next to his daughter, blood still oozing from his mouth.
"Commander Gardner, the Doman family has been unfortunate to have a scoundrel like my younger brother... I don't ask for much, just for your mercy towards my daughter and the innocent members of this family... This matter has nothing to do with Julia. She was manipulated by the sect. Please spare her life..." Kenny Doman's words trembled.
Billy raised his hand, sending three gentle streams of energy that flowed into Kenny Doman's body. Kenny convulsed a few times before collapsing, spewing a mouthful of blood.
"No..." Julia Doman cried out in pain once more. "Dad..."
"Your father's condition is dire. The toxins are attacking his heart. If we don't treat him soon, he won't survive. He is helping your father expel the toxins." Stout explained.
Julia Doman blinked, then bowed deeply to Billy. "Thank you, Commander Gardner, thank you..."
"What's the name of the sect you're from?" Billy asked.
"Commander Gardner, we are from Shattered Sky Sect." Julia Doman responded with a trembling voice.
"Shattered Sky Sect. Very well," Billy said calmly, his gaze growing sharper.
For ancient martial sects to meddle in mundane affairs was a serious taboo. When such sects did intervene, especially in such despicable matters, they should be prepared to face the consequences.
"The Shattered Sky Sect fools are truly courting death!" Stout commented with a stern tone. "Boss, I will return to Secret Essences and bring people to eradicate the entire Shattered Sky Sect!"
"No, someone else will handle this." Billy shook his head. He then sent another message on his phone, "Expel the Shattered Sky Sect."
After a while, Kenny Doman took a breath and came to Billy's side, kneeling down once again.
"Thank you for your great kindness, Commander Gardner. I am unable to repay it. From now on, if you have any orders, I will go through anything without hesitation."
"Enough with the show of loyalty. Let's get to the bottom of this. Tell us what happened," Judge coldly interjected.
Kenny Doman took a deep breath and began to explain.
Ten minutes later, he had recounted the entire sequence of events, aligning closely with Billy's suspicions. Over thousands of years, the legacy of Glavale had nurtured numerous hidden clans and ancient martial sects. As times changed, some factions waned while others expanded, but all required resources and wealth to continue growing. Many powerful forces began to extend their influence into the secular world.
Ironically, these influential sects and families, while appearing as subservient branches, also wielded power beyond the reach of national rules. They intervened only when it suited them, disappearing in times of crisis. This made them the true parasites within the nation.
The Doman family in Enssea was backed by the Shattered Sky Sect. The major decisions of the Doman family were directed by the Shattered Sky Sect. From forming Enssea Chamber of Commerce to dealing with the World Group, these were all the Sect's orders executed by the Doman family. What had happened today was similarly instructed by the Shattered Sky Sect. Kenny Doman had initially opposed it, leading to a warning and a threat to strip him of his clan leadership position.
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