Jacob from the Dark Realm Returns novel Chapter 82

All the Virtuosos whom had concealed their presence ceased to breath for a few seconds after spotting the elder’s surprising appearance as they were in shock. None of them were ignorant enough to not know the elder’s identity and background.

The elder in the spotlight was Spencer Goldsmith from the Goldsmith family in the capital city, and he was known to be a prominent and formidable figure who had attained late-stage Virtuoso!

He was known to have conquered an era with his indomitable power during the peak of his fame. He had not shown himself in front of the world for many years, and it was rumoured that he had isolated himself to undergo training in hopes of achieving the culmination of the Virtuoso Phase.

The fact that he had shown up at this place proved only one thing as Ronald and the others had come to their realization.

Boyce was a naturally gifted genius which was extremely rare to come about even in a few hundred years. It could be said that his monstrous talent was beyond the Goldsmith family and even the whole of China.

His formidable power and his background as a son of the Goldsmith family would never have given anyone the chance to put him in a dire situation during his southbound trip. Even so, Spencer had decided to follow him covertly in order to protect him against the long odds of any disaster happening to him. However, the odds of Boyce being beaten into a pulp had unfortunately happened right at this moment.

Ronald and the other Virtuosos whom were in hiding had all shown their faces as they trod to the middle of the field.

“I am Ronald Parker from the South Riverside Province, and it’s my honour to meet you, Mr. Goldsmith!”

“Jerome Lester from City Y here, and it’s nice to finally meet you, Mr. Goldsmith!”

“My name is Mortimer Osborn and I came from City X, the honor of meeting you are mine, Mr. Goldsmith!”

“I am Caesar Bennett from the Cloud City, and I’m glad to be able to see you in person, Mr. Goldsmith!”

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Every Virtuoso had revealed themselves upon seeing Spencer’s arrival at the scene with all of them holding their fists in front of them to pay their respect whether they like it or not.

Spencer’s expression was clouded with menace and dissatisfaction, but he proceeded to nod as a gesture to return the salute.

Some of the Virtuosos-to-be whom were outside the field had managed to recognize Spencer’s identity as well, and upon seeing all the Virtuosos whom had shown their faces, they had decided to come out from hiding. Even though they wished to step forward to pay their tributes, they could only halt their steps while wry smiles broke out on their faces as the recognition of their lack of entitlement had hit them badly.

The remaining were puzzled by the progression of the current situation as they were in the dark about Spencer’s identity.

Everything that had occurred today had been extremely staggering and mind-boggling to the masses that were at the scene.

Cornell, who was ever confident that Jacob would triumph over Boyce, finally showed hints of alarming anxiety on his face.

Despite the lack of any up-and-coming Virtuoso in the Shaw family after the passing of their great ancestor, Cornell, who was a Virtuoso-to-be, had still remained in touch with the happenings in the martial arts realm due to the Shaws’ hundred years of martial arts ancestry.

He certainly could recognize the prominence and the monstrous capability of the elder who was standing in front of his eyes.

It was evident from the salutes given by the Virtuosos whom had all ditched their concealment that Spencer was not an ordinary elder.

Spencer’s effect on the masses was apparent to the kinds like Kaley and Lena whom were non martial artists as well. Even though they were incognizant of his identity, they could certainly sense his overpowering strength and might.

Consternation started to sprout in their hearts as they worry about what would happen to Jacob.

Only Edwin, the Lecherous Demon, and Grizzly Bear showed gazes and determination that were as firm as a rock while looking at Jacob. Being the staunch supporters of Jacob, they had absolute faith that their master was omnipotent and unconquerable!

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“You have finally showed up, old man. Here I am still wondering how long your patience will last?” Jacob sneered with contempt at Spencer.

“You knew that I was here right from the start?” A flash of astonishment streaked across Spencer’s darkened face.

“Don’t tell me that you think it is very clever of you to hide in the dark with your invisibility technique. It’s just a very insignificant skill!” Jacob scoffed with disdain.

Embarrassment swiftly crept up onto Ronald and the other Virtuosos’ faces after hearing his statement as they realized Jacob must have been aware of their presence from the beginning.

Self-consciousness was not the only emotion that had struck them as deep fear had also manifested itself in their gaze on Jacob.

Even Ronald whom had attained intermediate-stage Virtuoso was not able to discern Spencer’s existence before he had revealed himself in front of the crowd.

The crowd immediately picked up on the fact that Jacob was able to detect Spencer’s unperceivable presence while none of them could. It only meant one thing: Jacob was on a higher level than the rest of them.

“You are immensely strong, and I give it to you that you have overpowered Boyce, little brat! He was not wronged to have lost to you, but you shouldn’t have tried to kill him and envisaged to temper with his body for Gasification! You’re digging your own grave by provoking the Goldsmith family’s pride!”

“That leaves me no choice but to kill you and nip you in the bud!” Spencer snarled while his face was as black as thunder.

If Boyce had only lost to Jacob, he would not even shown his face here. Since Boyce’s departure from the capital city, Spencer had been tailing him covertly without his knowledge as his concern was that Boyce would place reliance on him, thinking that he would not suffer any harm in any circumstances. His Invincible Heart would not be perfected if he knew that someone was protecting him.

Spencer had only decided on the spur of the moment to take a break and come out from his overdue isolated training to trail Boyce secretly as he had not accomplished any breakthrough moment yet.

Boy, and how glad he was to have followed Boyce in his journey. He felt relieved that he had made the right decision, or else the Goldsmith family would have lost their only precious hope in a few hundred years who actually had the highest chance to attain the Divinity Phase right here in the North Riverside Province.

The Virtuosos present in the field would never pick sides and get themselves involved in this enmity even though they had decided to show up. All of them had retreated hurriedly after giving their respect to Spencer.

The only persons left on the field were Jacob and Spencer who were in a hostile predicament.

As soon as he waved his hand, Spencer’s tremendous aura streaked across the sky and shot towards the coffin.

Jacob’s lips turned into a mirthless smile and with just a mere flick of his fingers, Spencer’s aura exploded in the air the next instant.

“No one can save you today, you brat!”

Spencer’s face darkened as his move was nullified immediately by Jacob, and he proceeded to growl in anger, “I will let you know how the real ‘Confinement’ looks like today!”