Normally, Ian Blade's personality would lead him to take action against those harboring ill intentions toward Billy. However, he knew that all four of these individuals came from two influential families in the capital, and he didn't want to create problems for Billy. Therefore, he decided to ask for Billy's permission before acting.
"Cut off one of his arms." Billy replied casually.
"Understood!" Ian Blade nodded and swiftly charged toward Greg Harding. His three-foot-long great sword released several chilling sword rays.
"You're looking for death!" Greg Harding shouted as he raised his wrist and met Ian Blade's attack head-on. Their martial strengths were at the same level; they were both War Emperors at the peak. Greg Harding had no reason to fear.
Boom!
The clash sent both of them retreating about four to five steps away from each other, appearing evenly matched.
"You dare to strike again! I..." Greg Harding's words were cut off as Ian Blade's attack surged forward once more.
This time, Ian Blade unleashed his ultimate technique, Infinite Blade Art. He was required to sever one of the enemy's arms as Billy had instructed, and his previous strike had been a test. Now he was ready to use his trump card.
"Hmm?" Greg Harding immediately sensed the intense danger enveloping him. However, he remained confident that he could handle an opponent of the same level and refused to back down.
"Greg, you can't block this. Retreat!" Just as Greg Harding was about to strike again, Pop Harding shouted a warning.
However, Greg Harding wasn't willing to admit defeat so easily. Instead of retreating, he advanced further. His wrist continued to move, and he created a sword curtain in front of him in an attempt to block Ian Blade's blade energy.
"You're hopeless!" Bob Stokes, who had been observing the situation, certainly couldn't allow Greg Harding to succeed. He had been paying close attention to their fight and decided to intervene. As he spoke, he flicked his wrist, and a fierce sword energy surged forth like lightning, forcefully colliding with Greg Harding's palm strike.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A muffled explosion rang out as Bob Stokes was forced back seven to eight steps, his internal energy in turmoil. At the same time, Greg Harding was also pushed back two to three steps, his aura slightly disarrayed. While Greg Harding had a higher cultivation level than Bob Stokes, he hadn't yet reached the point of manifesting his own War God-Emperor power. He was still in the pseudo-God-emperor realm, so the difference in strength was not substantial.
At that moment, Ian Blade's sword energy tore through Greg Harding's sword curtain and defensive aura, slashing across his shoulder. With no surprise, an arm and sword both fell to the ground, spewing blood.
"Ah..." Greg Harding let out a heart-wrenching scream as he retreated more than ten steps.
"Greg!" Seeing this, the two members of the Harding clan swiftly walked over to protect Greg Harding.
"You are truly unforgivable!" Pop Harding shouted with a ferocious expression.
"My Boss told you to cut off one of your arms, but you refused. Allow me to follow his orders for you!" Bob Stokes took a couple of steps forward. Then he continued, "Let's have a fair fight, life or death, what do you say?"
"Be cautious, Bob!" Billy warned, but he didn't stop the fight. Based on what he knew about Bob Stokes, he was confident that Bob could hold his own, even when challenging someone of a higher cultivation level.
"Joel, take Greg and let's go!" Pop Harding turned and walked away, ignoring Bob Stokes' challenge.
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