The other disciples of Emerald Cauldron Sect cowered in fear, keeping their heads down and avoiding Helius' gaze.
Only Jared lifted his head and observed Helius closely, undeterred.
Helius turned to glance at Jared too, and when their eyes locked, Jared showed no fear.
After a brief moment of confrontation, Helius turned his attention away from Jared.
Soon, the two elders were done with dealing the punishment to themselves. Helius then asked them, “Even from the mountain at the back, I sensed an incredibly powerful aura rampaging in Emerald Cauldron Sect. What on earth is going on?”
Ebenez and Ghaylen exchanged anxious glances before Ebenez struggled to speak with his swollen mouth. “Helius, a rebellious disciple summoned the ultimate demon beast from the Octo Ruler just now. The powerful aura you felt came from that demon beast!”
Furrowing his brows, Helius responded, “He dared to summon the ultimate demon beast? If it were to get out of control, Emerald Cauldron Sect would be in grave peril! Who was the one who summoned the demon beast? Step forward and reveal yourself!”
“Helius, that disciple is already dead. He was beheaded in the arena...” Ebenez hurriedly explained.
Ebenez's forehead dripped with cold sweat. He hadn't anticipated that summoning the ultimate demon beast would attract Helius' attention.
Luckily, Bilius had died. Otherwise, Ebenez himself wouldn't be spared from Helius' wrath.
Thinking of that, Ebenez suddenly felt relieved at the convenient turn of events.
“He was beheaded? Even after he summoned the ultimate demon beast, someone managed to kill him? Where is the ultimate demon beast now, and where is the Octo Ruler?” Helius inquired.
“It was Jared Chance. He wounded the ultimate demon beast and returned it back to the Octo Ruler. He has the Octo Ruler now,” Ebenez clarified.
“He wounded the ultimate demon beast?” Helius seemed surprised. Scanning the crowd, he asked, “Which one of you is Jared Chance?”
“Me.” Jared stood up among the disciples.
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