Claus’ body was sent flying backward before crashing heavily onto the ground. “My son!” Shocked, Brad quickly went after him.
Santiago stared at Jared in astonishment, his eyes widening in disbelief. He had no inkling that Jared had attained such extraordinary strength. Though Claus was not the most formidable young martial artist, he still possessed considerable skill. Yet, Jared effortlessly sent him hurtling through the air without even bothering to direct his gaze toward him. It was a clear testament to Jared’s exceptional prowess.
Hailey gazed at Jared, clearly besotted with him. Oh, Jared is so hot! “My son! Oh, my son! I will kill everyone here!” Brad’s anguished cry reverberated throughout the area. The sheer intensity of his aura was so overwhelming that it caused the nearby houses to tremble and shake.
Santiago and the others rushed outside, only to be greeted by a harrowing sight. Claus lay motionless on the ground, his lifeless body covered in blood as his eyes stared blankly into the distance. Santiago could barely hide his shock. Did Jared kill Claus with a mere kick?
“Jared, I’ll rip you into pieces! I swear I will!” Brad hollered as a terrifying aura emanated from his body. Slowly, a black mark appeared in the middle of Brad’s forehead. The entire sky turned dark as black mist filled the sky.
Brad’s clothes were ripped apart as a purple robe emerged on his body. His face became blurry as a black mist descended on his head. “A purple-robed emissary?” Jared’s lips curved when he noticed Brad’s outfit. “Perfect. Today, I shall settle the long-standing grudge between me and the Evil Heart Sect once and for all.”
“Jared, don’t be arrogant. You’re only alive at the moment because the Spiritual Energy Restoration Formation needs you. Once the formation is activated, and your divine soul is used as sacrifice, you’ll suffer a fate worse than death.”
Brad glared at Jared coldly, his entire being shrouded in the black mist, looking like a devil. “Spiritual Energy Restoration Formation?” Jared was confused, not knowing what he meant by that formation.
Right then, Santiago explained, “The Spiritual Energy Restoration Formation has been in existence for a considerable period. It was initially established by the leader of the Divine Quest Sect. However, before its activation, the entire Divine Quest Sect was mysteriously annihilated. The activation of this formation requires the participation of eight individuals with unique constitutions, combined with a unique incantation. I am unsure why the Evil Heart Sect possesses the capability to activate this formation.”
As Santiago’s words sank in, Jared’s mind quickly connected the dots and recalled the events that unfolded in the Divine Quest Sect’s secret realm. Josephine and the others were trapped there with a few individuals possessing unique constitutions. It suddenly dawned on Jared why the Evil Heart Sect was so desperate to capture them all.
Furthermore, Jared himself possessed a unique constitution, making him a valuable target. The memories of the stone statues within the cave of the secret realm resurfaced, and Jared instinctively knew that those statues must be related to the activation of the formation.
“It turns out that the Evil Heart Sect has been behind this elaborate scheme all along. They want to conquer the entire mundane world,” Jared said slowly.
“Ha! That isn’t it. Our goal isn’t just to conquer the mundane world,” Brad revealed with an icy snort. “No matter what goal you have in mind, it won’t succeed. Today will be the day you meet your doom,” Jared declared.
He slowly began to unleash his aura. However, Jared’s aura wasn’t as strong as Brad’s. “I can’t believe you have the audacity to challenge me,” Brad sneered.
He reached into the air, and the black mist turned into a hammer in his hand! The hammer gave off a chilly vibe, seemingly able to freeze the air surrounding it.
