“Whose disciple is he? To actually defeat Thiago!”
“He’s modest about his abilities, isn’t he? But, the name Axel Chadwick feels completely unfamiliar.”
“Isn’t Adan the most capable among the outer court disciples of the Violet Flame Sect? Why is Axel only known now?”
Several elders discussed fervently, yet Dario remained silent throughout.
Jared is famous now. I hope he doesn’t reveal anything about me taking bribes.
“Mr. Barclay, do you know this Axel Chadwick? Whose disciple is he?” an elder inquired.
Dario hesitated for a moment before answering with a hint of embarrassment, “He’s a disciple I just took under my wing!”
“What? A disciple you just took in?”
All the elders erupted in chaos at the news.
A newly taken-in disciple has already defeated Thiago. That disciple is impressive!
At that time, Arnold hurriedly brought the documentation device.
After the elder infused a trace of spiritual energy into the documentation device, a wisp of white mist gradually materialized in the void.
Soon after, Jared’s and Thiago’s spar appeared on the white mist. Even their voices were crystal clear.
The spar was recorded in the interest of fairness. The other elders could review the recording for judgment if the juridical elder was unjust.
As everyone watched Jared spar with Thiago, astonishment crossed their faces, especially when the fire source burned Jared. The fire source’s power was so immense that even they, the elders, might not be able to withstand it.
However, the scenes where Thiago used the violaceus flame and unleashed the demonic black lotus were all exposed.
Harlan’s features twisted into an ugly mask at the sight.
After all, the violaceus flame was something even the elders weren’t qualified to learn. Yet, Thiago, a mere deacon disciple, knew how to use it. It went without saying that Harlan must have taught him in secret.
Even though Thiago didn’t learn demonic techniques, the demonic black lotus was indeed an object for Demonic Cultivators. It was a disgrace to the human race for a human race cultivator to secretly nurture an object of the demon spirit.
As they watched the unfolding scene, everyone’s expressions grew increasingly conflicted until the very end, when Thiago was sent flying by a punch and began to plead for mercy, calling Jared, Boss. Harlan could no longer sit still by that point.
He destroyed the documentation device with a casual wave, causing the image to vanish instantly.
“Good-for-nothing! Just utterly useless!” Harlan was furious.
To his disbelief, his prided disciple was beaten to the point of pleading for mercy, even going so far as calling his opponent, Boss, repeatedly.
After the initial shock, the other elders couldn’t help but stifle their laughter.
Dario hid his astonishment, then turned to Harlan and said, “Mr. Garrido, your prided disciple is truly impressive. He even learned the violaceus flame. I remember our sect’s rule dictates that disciples beneath the level of elder aren’t allowed to practice the violaceus flame. Your disciple is merely a deacon as of now, so how did he manage to refine the violaceus flame?”
Dario made a preemptive strike, aiming to wear Harlan down so that he’d forget to ask about Jared. Otherwise, he would be in deep trouble if an investigation was launched.
Another elder rose to his feet and asked, “Right, how did Thiago learn the violaceus flame? Also, he has something that belongs to the demon spirits within him. Could it be possible that Thiago is secretly conspiring with the demon spirits?”
Cold sweat beaded on Harlan’s forehead. Even though he was the sect leader, he wasn’t above the sect’s rules.
“Thiago probably learned it while I was training. I’ll make sure to look into this matter. If there’s nothing else, everyone may leave now!” After waving dismissively, Harlan swiftly stood up and hurriedly took his leave.
Seeing Harlan depart, Dario breathed a sigh of relief. It appeared that Harlan wouldn’t pursue matters regarding Jared for the time being.
“Dario, where did you find this impressive disciple of yours?”
“He’s amazing to have Thiago beaten to the point of calling him, Boss.”
“If we had more disciples like him, Harlan wouldn’t have ousted Mr. Ortiz!”
Several elders gathered around Dario, bombarding him with questions.
