Chapter 28 The Celestial Human Realm Remnant Soul in the Ring, Ethan Mercer’s Choice

Chapter 28: Chapter 28: The Celestial Human Realm Remnant Soul in the Ring, Ethan Mercer’s Choice

Conrad Pierce’s expression changed drastically.

Realizing that he had no time to dodge, he could only condense his Spiritual Energy around his body, preparing to withstand the incoming attack.

Clang!

Nobody saw what had happened. They only caught a dazzling flash of sword light!

In the next instant, the Spiritual Energy defense surrounding Conrad was torn apart, and blood gushed from his throat.

"Mmm... mmm..."

Conrad’s hands trembled as he desperately clutched his neck, trying to stop the bleeding. However, all his efforts were futile.

His pupils gradually dilated, and his body fell straight to the ground.

Such a fast sword...

That was his final thought before his consciousness disappeared into endless darkness.

Swish!

Seeing such a powerful cultivator die in the blink of an eye, the entire hall erupted into an uproar.

"What just happened?"

"That was too fast! I couldn’t see anything!"

"Someone accompanying Kieran Locke couldn’t possibly be weak. He might even have been a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator! Yet he couldn’t withstand a single move from our Patriarch?"

"Is this the terrifying strength of Lord Julian Mercer? I suddenly envy the main family!"

"Who wouldn’t? If we had an expert like Lord Patriarch protecting us, how could we have suffered the Wycliffe Family’s humiliation? Even the Aldercrest Order would have to think twice before provoking us!"

The Mercer Family members were shaken as they discussed the scene excitedly.

Kieran Locke and Elara Wycliffe, who knew Conrad’s strength, were so frightened that their faces turned deathly pale.

Conrad possessed the terrifying cultivation of the Purple Mansion Realm’s Second Layer. His combat strength was so formidable that he could even contend with experts at the Fourth Layer.

Yet why couldn’t he withstand a single move from the Patriarch of this seemingly insignificant family?

Could Julian Mercer have reached the Ninth Layer of the Purple Mansion Realm?

Or had he already entered the Origin Sea Realm?

The thought made Kieran’s hair stand on end.

By now, how could he fail to understand that he had provoked someone he could not afford to offend?

Julian calmly glanced at Kieran and Ethan Mercer, an idea forming in his mind.

He turned toward Adrian Mercer and said, "Adrian, as punishment for insulting our Mercer Family, cripple all four of his limbs."

As the son of the Aldercrest Order’s Sect Master, Kieran had already placed himself and his faction in direct opposition to the Mercer Family. Adrian had also suffered greatly at the hands of the Order.

Their conflict had long since become irreconcilable.

Since they had already offended each other, Julian saw no reason to show mercy. Before destroying the Aldercrest Order, he might as well collect some interest.

Hearing the Patriarch’s command, Adrian smiled warmly at Kieran and walked toward him.

As the distance between them decreased, Kieran’s legs began to tremble. Finally, with a thud, he collapsed onto the ground.

His face filled with terror.

"N-no! Don’t come any closer! My father is the Sect Master of the Aldercrest Order, a powerful cultivator of the Origin Sea Realm! You cannot kill me!"

Adrian stopped in front of him and looked down.

"It seems you still haven’t understood the situation."

He gave a cold smile.

"Right now, let alone your father being the Sect Master, even if you yourself were the Sect Master, it would make no difference!"

Having said that, Adrian raised his right foot and stomped on Kieran’s limbs one after another.

Every kick carried the hatred Adrian had accumulated toward the Aldercrest Order. He showed no mercy.

"AAAAAH!"

Kieran’s miserable screams echoed throughout the hall.

In the end, he collapsed onto the ground like a dead dog. All four of his limbs were mangled, with the bones inside shattered into multiple fragments.

His entire body was drenched in sweat, and dark patches spread across his clothes.

Seeing this, the Mercer Family members who had been discussing the situation excitedly fell silent. Their expressions became anxious.

Although Kieran’s fate was entirely deserved, the Aldercrest Order was an enormous force.

If the Sect Master of the Aldercrest Order discovered that his only son had been crippled by the Mercer Family, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The Mercer Family could face a catastrophe.

While the Mercer Family members worried about the future, Elara Wycliffe was terrified.

She had never expected that what should have been a simple engagement annulment would develop into such a terrible situation.

Not only had Conrad Pierce, a Second Layer Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, died, but Kieran’s four limbs had also been crippled.

Kieran was the only son of the Aldercrest Order’s Sect Master. Once the other party learned what had happened, the consequences would be disastrous.

The Wycliffe Family might also be implicated and suffer the Sect Master’s wrath.

Everything had spiraled beyond her control.

Overwhelmed by fear, Elara’s legs weakened, and she collapsed to the ground.

For a moment, the entire council hall became oppressively silent.

Under the nervous gazes of the surrounding Mercer Family members, Julian silently turned toward Ethan Mercer.

He activated the Insight Eye to inspect the young man’s information.

[Name: Ethan Mercer]

[Cultivation: None (Originally: Bone Tempering Realm, Ninth Layer)]

[Bone Structure: Genius]

[Comprehension: Genius]

[Fortune: Golden (Light Gold)]

[Talent: Mortal Body]

[Fated Opportunity: Possesses a ring containing the remnant soul of a Celestial Human Realm cultivator. Influenced by Ethan Mercer’s emotional fluctuations, the remnant soul is expected to awaken in the near future.]

Golden Fortune. As expected, he was another Child of Destiny.

Julian subconsciously glanced at Ethan’s finger, where an ancient black ring rested.

[Ding~ Current target, investing can trigger a Golden-Level return]

[Invest one Marrow Cleansing Pill, can obtain ten catties of Divine Liquid]

[Invest Earth Rank Top Grade Pure Yang Technique, can obtain Heaven Rank Top Grade Dharma Treasure: Martial Blood Clothes]

[Invest Earth Rank Top Grade Great Sun Body Refining Art, can obtain Heaven Rank Top Grade exotic fire: Azure Flame Spiritual Fire]

Seeing the new investment opportunities, Julian smiled and walked directly toward Ethan.

Under Ethan’s apprehensive gaze, Julian casually asked, "Regarding what just happened, do you think Kieran deserved to have his four limbs crippled?"

Ethan was unsure what the Patriarch intended, but he took a deep breath and answered firmly.

"Replying to Lord Patriarch, Kieran insulted our Mercer Family and threatened us. Let alone crippling his four limbs, even taking his life would be justified!"

"Good! As expected of a member of my Mercer Family."

Julian nodded in satisfaction.

"Now, I will give you a fated opportunity. What do you say?"

Ethan’s pupils contracted as he stared at Julian in disbelief.

He had never expected the Patriarch to offer him such an opportunity.

However, he did not hesitate for long. After all, the Aldercrest Order had already been thoroughly offended by what had happened today.

Since matters had reached this point, what was there left to fear?

Julian drew a treasured sword from the waist of a nearby Mercer Family member and casually tossed it onto the ground in front of Ethan.

"There is no need to worry about the Aldercrest Order’s threat. I will naturally deal with them. For now, you only need to do what your heart tells you."

Ethan stared at Julian, his heart trembling.

The Patriarch was willing to stand behind him and shield the entire family from the consequences.

What reason did he have to hesitate?

Ethan decisively bent down, extended his right hand, and picked up the longsword from the ground.

Gripping the hilt tightly, he rose and walked toward Kieran Locke.