Chapter 3852 Up To The Sect Leader
When the news reached the ears of the Void Sect, it, too, caused an uproar. “From what we know, Larissa is the cream of the crop within Eclipse’s younger generation and extremely formidable.”
“That’s an understatement. She, together with the rest of the Paladins, can easily exterminate a medium sect. One can deduce the true extent of her power from that.”
“If that’s the case, doesn’t it mean the perpetrator is significantly more terrifying?”
Shocked expressions appeared on the faces of the Void Sect members, for they knew full well the difference between killing and taking someone alive.
Faced with the resistance of someone as strong as Larissa, capturing her alive was vastly more challenging than killing her outright.
In fact, one’s skills needed to at least be a level above her to accomplish such a feat.
“More importantly, by doing so, the perpetrator is indicating that Eclipse isn’t a threat to him!”
“Exactly. Larissa is the Paladin who’s most favored by the two sect leaders. She’s a strong contender for the position of sect leader in the future.”
“Since she has recently left the Void Sect, I wonder if we will be dragged into this issue?”
As anxiety spread through the ranks of the Void Sect members, some of them began to panic.
It was under such circumstances that Geraint convened an emergency meeting to discuss the matter.
Judging from the presence of every Empyrean and elder within the sect, the gravity of the matter couldn’t be any more obvious.
Inside the meeting hall, the council members of the Void Sect were all wearing sullen looks on their faces.
“Do voice out your opinions, as we need to decide on a countermeasure to the situation. Otherwise, the current panic might go out of hand,” Geraint remarked grimly.
Primo was the first to speak. “Lord Earkenhait, my view is that the perpetrator’s target is Eclipse. During the battle for the dragon ley line, it was the elites of Eclipse Academy who were first massacred before Yunus and the others who were sent to investigate the matter mysteriously disappeared. In addition to the recent slaughter of Eclipse’s Paladins and Larissa’s disappearance, all these events might be the work of the same person.”
One by one, the crowd nodded in agreement, for they could see that the consecutive incidents were not isolated in nature.
“Wouldn’t that put the sects that are close to Eclipse in danger?” Geraint questioned in a grim tone.
Nodding, Primo added, “I’m afraid so. Furthermore, the Void Sect would be first in line. That’s why it’s imperative for us to make our move.”
“What are you suggesting?” Geraint asked with an inquisitive glint in his eyes.
As Primo was the future heir to the Void Sect, Geraint wanted to give him the opportunity to raise his public stature.
Consequently, the current situation was the perfect platform for Primo’s leadership training.
Cognizant of Geraint’s intention, Primo responded earnestly, “We should recall the Paladins and elders who are away training. At the same time, we should deploy a defensive formation within the sect.
“In addition, we have to get in touch with the sect leader at once. Given the current circumstances, only his presence will be able to reassure the people.
“Finally, we have to send scouts out to survey our territory and have them report anything suspicious immediately so that we have enough time to set up our defenses.”
“I agree with your points. In that case, we’ll do as you say.” Geraint’s expression glowed with pride.
With that, the crowd set off to put the plan into action.
The moment Primo stepped out of the meeting room, Gloria came up to him.
“Darling, will the Void Sect really be dragged into this? Since we’re not that close to Eclipse, isn’t all this panic uncalled for?”
In spite of her efforts to suppress her emotion, it was difficult to hide how nervous she was.
The stern-looking Primo replied, “I wasn’t being unnecessarily alarmist just now. The fact that Larissa is alive shows how unpredictable the mysterious warrior is.”
“Wouldn’t that put us in grave danger? Given that he has no qualms about massacring members of Eclipse, it’s evident he doesn’t fear the large sects at all.”
The anxiety within her continued to swell to the extent she was traumatized by just thinking about it.
Letting out a sigh, Primo explained, “I’m afraid only the sect leader can help the Void Sect overcome this crisis.”
