Archer and Skyler nodded in unison. Given the way things were, they had no choice but to listen to Jared. Jared and the others found a cave that was just large enough to fit them, so they spent the night inside the cave. Jared told Matthew to focus on his cultivation so he could heal faster, but Matthew was unable to get into a cultivation state.
“It’s all my fault… The disciples were wounded – and killed because of me… As a sect leader, I can’t possibly bring myself to face our ancestors anymore!” Matthew cried out with a sad look on his face.
All of the Luminous Sect disciples were killed, and many of them had chosen to self-destruct in order to save Matthew. Naturally, Matthew did not feel good about that at all.
Archer had reminded him before that the other. sects might attack Luminous Sect, but Matthew had been overly optimistic and believed that the other sects were too honorable to do such a thing.
Unfortunately, he was wrong about them. They were so greedy for profits that they would do anything, which made them no better than Demonic Cultivators.
Although Matthew had finally come to terms with the harsh reality, it was far too late. All the disciples of Luminous Sect, with the exception of Archer and Skyler, were already dead.
Archer and Skyler were deeply saddened when they saw the state Matthew was in. Those disciples were a tight-knit group, so losing them all so suddenly was extremely devastating.
“This isn’t your fault, Mr. Campbell. Those b*stards were simply far too cunning! But don’t worry! As long as they remain in this secret -realm, I will be sure to make them pay!” Jared reassured him.
“I’m sorry we got you all caught up in this mess, Mr. Chance,” Matthew said with an awkward expression. “I would probably have been killed long ago if it weren’t for you, Mr. Campbell. For now, all you have to do is focus on healing yourself as quickly as possible. Stop worrying about anything else,” Jared said and stepped out of the cave.
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