Jared chance novel Chapter 6252

Bang!

The crack of breaking bone rang out clear enough for everyone to hear.

A section of his shoulder caved in on the spot.

Jared's whole body flew backward like a kite with its strings cut, and he slammed hard into the ground dozens of yards away.

Blood burst out of his mouth.

"Jared!"

Lydia's face turned sharp as she yanked out her sword and started straight for Aurelius, but Jared lifted a hand and stopped her.

Jared struggled back to his feet.

His left arm hung useless at his side, and the bones in his shoulder had already been shattered.

Every slight movement sent a savage jolt through him.

He looked at Aurelius.

The cold in his eyes only deepened, while a mocking curve pulled at his mouth.

"Lord of the Basilica? So this is how your Celestial Basilica does things? You wait until someone's down and then strike?"

Aurelius didn't change expression.

"When dealing with an arrogant fool like you, there's no need to talk about rules. You destroyed the Hallowmere Order in the Luminous Sanctuary and trampled the dignity of the celestials. You deserve to die."

He turned toward Skylar, and the shift came so fast it was almost ugly. A smile spread across his face at once as he cupped his hands.

"Senior Skylar, I am Aurelius, Lord of the Basilica.

I've heard your name for a long time. Now that I've finally met you, your reputation really does live up to the stories. You have a grudge against Jared, and I do too.

I'm willing to lend you a hand so we can deal with this bastard together. Like they say, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. What do you think, Senior?"

Skylar looked at him and said nothing.

That gaze was calm in a way that made the air go still, like he was looking at a dead man.

Aurelius brightened inside and took it for consideration.

He hurried on, "Senior, the Celestial Basilica has stood in the Luminous Sanctuary for tens of thousands of years. Our foundation runs deep. If we join forces, then whatever you choose to do in the Luminous Sanctuary from now on, the Celestial Basilica will back you with everything we have.

Resources, intelligence, manpower—whatever you need, just say the word."

He paused, then went on. "Please rest easy, Senior. I mean nothing else by this. I sincerely want to befriend you. Jared is ruthless. He kills the innocent without blinking. Everyone has a right to put him down. If you and I join forces, that would only make sense."

Aurelius dressed it all up beautifully, and expectation showed plainly in his eyes.

As far as he could see, Skylar had no reason to turn him down.

The Celestial Basilica was one of the oldest forces in the Luminous Sanctuary. With its backing, anything Skylar wanted to do there would go a lot smoother.

On top of that, he had taken the initiative to show goodwill and lowered himself this far. Surely Skylar would not slap away that kind of face.

He was wrong.

Skylar looked at him and suddenly smiled.

It was a faint smile, but the mockery and disdain in it showed without the slightest effort, like he was watching a clown hop around in front of him.

"Aurelius?"

He repeated the name softly, his tone loose and almost casual. "You just said the enemy of my enemy is my friend?"

Aurelius hurriedly nodded, his face full of smiles. "Exactly, exactly. You have a grudge against Jared, and I have a grudge against Jared. If we work together, that only makes sense."

Skylar shook his head, looking for all the world like he was staring at a child who did not know any better.

"Aurelius, did you get something wrong?"

He walked forward at an unhurried pace.

Each step left a deep footprint in the ground.

At the edges of those prints, the dirt touched by his demonic aura turned black at once and crumbled into charred powder.

"You think you're worthy of being my friend?"

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