Chapter 3898 A Pyrrhic Victory
Although Aiden’s scheme seemed elaborate, it was utterly useless. After all, these people didn’t come because of any profit.
“I’m Igor, the leader of the Blood Spirit Valley. Today, I’m not leaving. I want to see how you, the Mueller family, plan to annihilate my sect.”
“We, the Five Great Sects, won’t leave either. If you have the guts, kill us all.”
“It’s the same for Soulless Hall.”
“The Summers family won’t leave too.”
“Also, Soul Demon Sect is staying.”
“I, Montane Daemon too.”
“Don’t forget about us, the three kings and four archons.”
“We’re not going anywhere. We’re eager to see just how formidable the Mueller family really is. Are you really capable of annihilating all of us prestigious families and sects?”
“I’ve noticed that all you Muellers do is brag. If you’ve got the guts, then take action. Stop wasting our time with idle chatter!”
One by one, everyone stepped forward, showing no fear of the Mueller family. Upon hearing everyone’s introductions, both Terrence’s and Aiden’s faces drastically changed.
It turned out that these cultivators were actually all from prestigious families and sects, not independent cultivators as previously thought.
Montane Daemon, in particular, was quite a renowned figure throughout Demonia Mountain.
They couldn’t fathom how Jared had managed to bring all these people together. It would have taken countless resources to be able to persuade all of them to join him.
Observing the crowd before them, Aiden and Terrence wore solemn expressions. They knew that if they were to launch an aggressive attack at this moment, they would surely suffer heavy losses.
Even if they could triumph and avenge themselves, the Mueller family would still suffer heavy casualties, ultimately reduced to a minor clan.
However, if they didn’t attack and just retreated cowardly, it would be incredibly humiliating for them.
Both sides remained in a standoff, neither one making the first move.
After all, doing so would spark a fierce battle.
There would undoubtedly be countless casualties, and since the Celestial Battle, the Ethereal Realm had never seen such a large- scale conflict.
Moreover, they were all Tribulators. The destructive power of such a chaotic battle would be truly terrifying.
In fact, there was a chance that half of Demonia Mountain could be wiped out. Roughly an hour later, Terrence was the first to break the silence.
“Jared, you took the lives of Mr. Keiran and Ms. Selma, and now you’ve gathered all these people. Do you intend to drag everyone down with you for your own mistake? You should be aware that once chaos ensues, countless lives will be lost, and you’ll be the one to blame. We, the Mueller family, only seeking revenge against you.
If you leave Lunarius Palace now, we assure you that we won’t lay a finger on it.” We, the Mueller family, only seeking revenge against you. If you leave Lunarius Palace now, we assure you that we won’t lay a finger on them. One cannot be overly self- centered in life. These people are willing to sacrifice for you, but you cannot always save your own skin at the expense of their lives, right?”
Standing on the moral high ground, Terrence began to mock Jared.
He did it all to instill a sense of guilt in the latter, hoping that it would force him to leave Lunarius Palace.
What the Mueller family wanted was revenge, not to wage war against all those people in front of them.
Even if they managed to defeat the enemy, it would be a pyrrhic victory.
“Mr. Chance, don’t listen to his nonsense. They came in full force, hundreds of them, seeking revenge on you. Isn’t this a clear case of bullying with their numbers? They’re obviously trying to deceive you!” Igor frantically said.
Jared was no fool. If they were merely seeking personal revenge, they would not have to bring hundreds of people with them.
“Jared, if you have the courage to leave Lunarius Palace, I can assure you that no one else will interfere. I want to personally avenge my elder brother and aunt. It will be a fight between the two of us. If I can’t kill you, I’ll accept my fate. I’d leave immediately with my men and never trouble Lunarius Palace again. Do you dare to accept my challenge? This way, no one else will have to risk their lives in battle!” said Aiden, cognizant that Jared wouldn’t take the bait.
“You want to go one-on-one with me?” Jared broke out a slight smirk.
“Indeed, it all depends on whether you dare to or not. Let’s have a duel to the death, you and I, so that everyone else does not have to risk their lives,” Aiden said.
