"Have a seat," Isaac said, opening his eyes and pointing to a chair next to him.The room fell silent, and Duncan's forehead began to sweat profusely."I know why you're here. And I can give you a clear answer. From now on, Rippan's affairs have nothing to do with me. We will depart and head back to Cynea tomorrow morning," Isaac calmly stated as he lighted a cigarette.These words struck Duncan like a bolt from the blue.If Isaac left with his people and the Soulin Mansion was destroyed, wouldn't that mean the Nimja Lord would also leave?"Mr. Garten, can… Can you tell me why? Why did you agree at first, yet now…""Because your Lord Tyson is nothing but a fair-weather friend and a hypocrite." Isaac stood up, sparing no feelings with his declaration.Before knowing about Theron, Tyson had one attitude toward him. But as soon as Theron's existence became known, Tyson and Ezra instantly showed their true colors against him.Isaac believed that Tyson should prioritize the welfare

Shortly after, Isaac, Emily, Hera, and the others emerged from inside.Isaac's brows furrowed upon seeing Dave kneeling on the ground, and he rushed forward.He then pointed at the unconscious Erica and coldly demanded, "What happened to Erica?""Mr. Garten, Erica has fainted. I'm sorry. I couldn't take her away with me. I couldn't escape the Medium Organization's pursuit. I hope you can continue to take good care of Erica for me."Isaac frowned and was puzzled.Emily then explained, "He is a registered medium. He can't leave Rippan during Rebirth Day. Ezra has a search squad under him known for their brutal methods."Isaac then understood that Dave had intended to take Erica and leave but hadn't succeeded.He had no choice but to come here seeking him."The giant serpent is attacking the dike at Ickshaw River below Mt. Seraph. Mr. Melton ordered me to rush there immediately, Mr. Garten!" Dave said as he looked up at Isaac before begging profusely.Watching the unconscious Eri

"Phantom Blade Slash!" Ezra's shout echoed as he channeled all his soul energy. He conjured a massive 30-foot-long black sword above him.With a downward slash, the longsword, charged with powerful soul energy, cleaved directly toward the massive creature lurking under the water near the shore.A dozen mediums behind him also launched a second wave of attacks.Wind blades, fireballs, lightning, and weapons formed from invisible forces headed rapidly toward the river about 30 feet away.There were countless booming sounds.When Ezra's Phantom Blade Slash struck the river, it seemed as though a thunderous roar echoed from beneath.The water surged upward following that, and a massive black serpent head bigger than a truck quickly emerged from the river.This enormous serpent head was crowned with a huge crest, resembling a rooster's comb or a fish fin standing erect.A visible wound on its back oozed dark, sticky fluid, and its lantern-like crimson eyes fixated on Ezra and the do

The serpent hadn't anticipated that the seemingly puny human would dare to leap into the river and approach itself.A second five-clawed scarlet dragon emerged from the Skyrend Sword, with blue electric bolts flashing within the scarlet spiritual energy.It aimed directly at the giant serpent's body above the river's surface.The Eight-Headed Serpent lowered its head and screeched when it sensed a great danger beneath it, only to see several blue electric bolts shoot out even before the five-clawed scarlet dragon got closer.The serpent attempted to twist and dodge yet suddenly went numb.Suddenly, the spiritual scarlet dragon pierced the serpent's 13-foot-thick body like a blade.With a squelch, the massive body split in two.Without the support of its body, the 65-foot section attached to the head thunderously fell into the river.A black sticky fluid that resembled blood gushed out, mixing with the river water.Isaac stepped on the water, using it to spin and leap back onto

The man crashed against the wall heavily before falling to the ground."Apologize!" Emily's cold shout was like a clap of thunder. It icily swept over the pale-faced man on the floor.At that shout, several of Theron's disciples sitting on both sides all stood up and glared at Emily.Theron hadn't anticipated such a tense start.At that moment, Isaac waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter, Theron. I think you should call Tyson here, along with those ministers. After all, this isn't just a matter of a few of us. A dark presence has already enveloped the sky above. You must be aware of it."After hearing this, Theron frowned and turned to his students.He said, "Sit down, all of you. Let me introduce you. This masked lady is the Nimja Lord from Mt. Soulin. And Mr. Garten is a martial arts expert from Cynea. They were here to help us protect the Arcane Spring together. "Is this how you treat guests? What a bunch of fools."His students were taken aback by his reprimand.The