A Man Like None Other (Jared Chance) novel Chapter 6665

"You... you really met Senior Hadad?"

Caiden Morgrave's expression changed on the spot. His voice dropped lower. "Where is he now?"

"I do not know where he is at the moment."

Jared withdrew the black aura from his palm. "I met him in the Lower Realm. He was trapped inside a secret realm back then. I helped him with something, and he repaid me by teaching me sigil-bane aura. He also told me a few things about the demonic path."

Caiden stared at him in shock.

For a long moment, he said nothing.

Then he stood up and bowed deeply.

"Young friend... no. Sir. I failed to recognize who stood before me."

His attitude changed completely.

"I am Caiden Morgrave, City Lord of Shadowfell City. Since you received sigil-bane aura from Senior Hadad himself, you are a close friend of the Hadad Descent. I showed disrespect earlier. Please forgive me."

Jared had not expected him to react this strongly.

"Lord Morgrave, there is no need. I was only passing through. I did not come here to offend anyone."

Caiden straightened, but the respect in his eyes did not fade.

"If you are Senior Hadad's friend, then you are also a friend of the Southern Wasteland Demon Marches. Tell me what you need. If it is within my power, I will handle it."

Jared studied him for a moment.

Caiden had tested him earlier, but after learning about his connection to Hadad, the respect seemed genuine.

More importantly, Caiden had ruled Shadowfell City for years. His network inside the Southern Wasteland Demon Marches had to be broad. With his help, finding Josephine would be much faster.

"In that case, I will not be polite."

Jared's expression turned serious. "I came to the Southern Wasteland Demon Marches to find my wife, Josephine. She should be with the Inferno Devil Descent. I need to know whether she is at their stronghold."

"The Inferno Devil Descent?"

Caiden frowned. "Their main base is Inferno Devil Ridge. It is inside the Southern Wasteland Demon Marches, yes. But that lineage keeps itself closed off. They rarely deal with other forces, so information from inside the ridge is difficult to obtain. Still, I will send people to the area around Inferno Devil Ridge. If Josephine is there, or if anyone has seen her, I will inform you immediately."

Jared nodded.

"Thank you, Lord Morgrave."

"Please do not thank me. It is my honor to help a friend of Senior Hadad."

Caiden paused, then asked, "Sir, are you still planning to travel onward?"

"Yes. I intend to go to Inferno Devil Ridge myself."

"Then you must be cautious."

Caiden's face grew solemn. "To reach Inferno Devil Ridge from Shadowfell City, you have to cross Soul Burial Valley. That place is one of the most chaotic areas in the Southern Wasteland Demon Marches. Outlaws, wandering cultivators, demonic factions, desperate men from every corner... they all gather there. Murder and robbery happen every day. Also--"

Rushed footsteps interrupted him.

A black-clad guard hurried into the study, dropped to one knee, and said, "City Lord, urgent news!"

Caiden's brows tightened.

"What is it? Can't you see I have an honored guest?"

"This cannot wait, sir."

The guard's voice was tense. "During patrol outside the city, I discovered a group of celestial cultivators. There are roughly thirty or forty of them. Every one is above Golden Immortal Level Six, and several leaders are Golden Immortal Level Eight. They are heading toward Soul Burial Valley. Their tracks are hidden very carefully. It looks like they are preparing an ambush."

Caiden's face changed.

"Celestials? They came into the Southern Wasteland Demon Marches?"

"Yes, sir. I saw them myself. There is no mistake."

Caiden rose and walked to the window.

For a short while, he was silent.

The talisman lit up.

A deep voice came through.

"Caiden, what happened?"

"Old devil, celestials have entered the Southern Wasteland Demon Marches in force. They are setting up in Soul Burial Valley to kill my friend. I need your people."

"Celestials? Daring to run wild on our land? Good. I will bring men over right away."

The jade talisman lit several more times.

Caiden contacted one force after another.

Every answer came quickly.

Every force agreed.

That surprised Jared a little, but it also made sense. Celestials and demonic cultivators were sworn enemies. Small clashes happened often, but a large group of celestials entering demonic territory was an open insult. No demonic cultivator would swallow it.

In less than half an hour, the replies were complete.

Each force would send elites toward Soul Burial Valley at once.

Caiden lowered the jade talisman and looked at Jared.

"Sir, it is arranged. Five Southern Wasteland forces will gather near the valley. More than three hundred cultivators total. Three of them are Golden Immortal Level Eight experts, and there will be many Level Seven and Level Six cultivators.

"Once you walk through Soul Burial Valley and the celestials reveal themselves, we close in from the outside. They will not leave even if they sprout wings."

Jared nodded.

"Thank you, Lord Morgrave."

"Sir, you are too polite. Rest in my estate tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will personally lead people to escort you to Soul Burial Valley."

Jared agreed.