Just as Harlan was about to make his move, he was shocked to see dozens of people wearing ghost masks approaching them.
The aura emanating from these individuals was remarkably powerful, particularly the one leading the group. He exuded an overwhelming aura that was nothing short of impressive!
“The Ghost Mask Sect? What are you doing here?” Upon seeing the newcomer, Harlan tensed.
The Ghost Mask Sect was also a big sect in the central region, dedicated to cultivating the internal flame. The only difference was that the Ghost Mask Sect was a Demonic Cultivator!
For as long as anyone could remember, there had been an ongoing conflict between the Violet Flame Sect and the Ghost Mask Sect. Both parties were vying for the exclusive rights to the Divine Flame Mountain!
After all, this place was known to house an item dropped by the Fire Spirit Lord. Moreover, guarding the Divine Flame Mountain allowed one to harness the mountain’s flames to enhance their strength!
However, with the Ghost Mask Sect being a Demonic Cultivator, it was constantly being suppressed by all the major sects. Therefore, they could not triumph over the Violet Flame Sect!
In the end, the Ghost Mask Sect had no choice but to fade into obscurity, hiding away.
The sudden appearance of so many members of the Ghost Mask Sect near the Divine Flame Mountain had undoubtedly set Harlan on edge!
“Mr. Garrido, there’s no need to be anxious. We’re already family,” The member leading the Ghost Mask Sect announced calmly.
“What nonsense are you spouting? Who said we’re family?” Harlan let out a cold huff!
“Ha ha ha! Are we not family? You might want to ask your son about that.” The member of the Ghost Mask Sect burst out laughing.
Harlan glanced toward Berthold, who had already walked straight up to the member of the Ghost Mask Sect and bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Mr. Talbot. Your disciple is at your service.”
At that moment, everyone gaped at Berthold in astonishment.
Even Harlan himself was dumbstruck.
Even though he knew his son had cultivated the demonic technique and harnessed the demonic fire, it had not crossed his mind that Berthold had joined the Ghost Mask Sect, becoming one of its members.
“Berthold, do you even know what you’re doing?” Furious, Harlan glared at Berthold, demanding an explanation!
“Of course, I do, Father,” Berthold replied. “When Mr. Ortiz expelled me from the Violet Flame Sect all those years ago, I would have died if the Ghost Mask Sect had not taken me in. Now, I harness three types of internal flames, and my strength has reached Top Level Tribulator. What’s not to like?”
Berthold then added, “Furthermore, the demonic soul that you used was also provided by the Ghost Mask Sect. Where else could I find a demonic soul for you to drive Mr. Ortiz mad?”
Upon hearing this, Harlan’s expression became incredibly complex. Fortunately, the crowd consisted of disciples from his faction, so, no one would say a word.
If Dario and his team had been present and found out that Harlan had harmed Gael using a demonic soul, they would have undoubtedly fought tooth and nail!
Upon hearing all of this, Cario, who was standing nearby, was taken aback. However, he pretended as if he hadn’t heard a thing.
After all, this was an internal matter of the Violet Flame Sect. He had no authority over it, nor did he wish to interfere. All he wanted was to reap benefits from the Violet Flame Sect.
Just then, Maurice Talbot, the leading member of the Ghost Mask Sect spoke up. “Mr. Garrido, I came to inform you of something. Your former leader has now broken free from the control of the demonic soul. The demonic soul we provided has perished.”
“What? Impossible. Did he somehow vanquish the demonic soul himself?” Harlan was somewhat incredulous!
Just a few days ago, he had witnessed Gael acting completely mad with his own two eyes. It didn’t seem like Gael was pretending at all.
“It wasn’t him who vanquished it himself, but rather, the demonic soul was eliminated with some assistance from outside,” Maurice explained, shaking his head.
“How’s that possible? Who could possibly penetrate through layers and layers of arcane arrays?”
Harlan’s frown deepened. He could not wrap his mind around it.
Suddenly, something clicked in Harlan’s mind.
During the sudden activation of the arcane array, he recalled that one of Dario’s new recruits was at the scene!
Harlan also remembered that the new recruit had defeated Thiago right off the bat. He narrowed his eyes slightly.
