"Sure!" Stout responded calmly. "Come at me!"
The man took a deep breath and then shook his wrist, creating a piercing sound as the long spear sliced through the air. Immediately, a surge of violent true energy filled the spear, and he moved swiftly, sending the spear forward with several sharp gusts of wind aimed at Stout.
The man's cultivation level was the same as Stout's; he was a Half-Step War Emperor as well. Though there was no intent to kill, this was an all-out attack, with the intention of deciding the winner in one move.
"Not bad!" Stout pouted. "But still a bit weak!"
With that said, he took two large steps forward, and his palms produced several afterimages as his aura rapidly increased. He then thrust both palms forward. Wherever his palm strikes landed, there were loud bursts of sound as they intercepted all of the spear's gusts of wind.
"Face me spear!" the man said sternly as his aura surged once more.
The long spear created over ten afterimages that merged into one, shooting toward Stout like a solid object.
"I can handle ten of your shots!" Stout replied, and his palms traced a mysterious pattern in the air as he collided with the spear.
Their attacks clashed, and the illusory spear shattered instantly. The man then spat out blood and was pushed back seven or eight steps, causing the cement beneath his feet to crack like a spiderweb. With a single move, the victor was clear.
"Essence Crossing Palm?" The man stabilized himself and expressed his surprise. "Are you from Secret Essences?"
"Oh, not bad! You even recognized Essence Crossing Palm." Stout responded. "Do you want to continue?"
"I've heard that there are two genius in Secret Essences," Arthur remarked with a smile. "Today, I see it's true. Being so young and skilled, you are indeed extraordinary. Len is quite fortunate to have such a talented member in his group."
"Do you know my father?" Stout asked Arthur.
"Not only do I know him, he owes me a drink!" Arthur smiled again.
"Since you two are acquaintances, that makes things easier!" Stout grinned. "Fowler, can you tell us what the secret is in this village? Don't worry, I promise not to reveal it."
"Haha, I'll never tell." Arthur said and took a sip of his tea.
"Hey, you old man, you're just asking for trouble!" Stout shot him a glare. "You better not provoke my boss, or nobody can save you!"
"Commander Gardner, please go back. You'll know what's happening here sooner or later. Why rush it?" Arthur ignored Stout and turned to Billy.
"You really don't want to talk?" Billy furrowed his brow slightly.
"Commander Gardner, it's best not to push too hard." Bessie said, setting down her teacup.
"If that's the case, then so be it," Billy said calmly. He turned to Azure Fang and the others. "Call in fifty thousand SHADOW guards, dig deep, and uncover the secrets!"
"Yes, Commander!" Azure Fang and the others nodded simultaneously, taking out their phones to make the call.
Billy's orders were to be followed without question.
"Hold on," Arthur's mouth twitched, then he looked at Billy. "Commander Gardner, even if you bring all the SHADOW guards here, you won't find the secrets. If you really must know, I suggest you go back to the Ether Mountain and ask that old man. Whether he tells you now or not, I cannot say."
"Huh?" Billy blinked. "That old man knows about this place?"
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