"Nicole, take a rest for now." The old man nodded slightly. Then, he turned to Billy and said, "Release Second Elder, and I'll spare your life!"
"You old fool, you've got some nerve!" Without waiting for Billy's response, Bob Stokes, accompanied by Night Orchid, approached and addressed the other man.
"As a War God- Emperor, you dare to cause chaos in the capital city. Are you looking to shorten your life?" Bob continued. "Since ancient times, there's been a rule that God-Emperor-level experts should not harm ordinary martial artists. Have you forgotten, or do you simply not care?"
Meanwhile, Stout, who had been helping his SHADOW comrades heal in the council hall, rushed out with a group of men. Each of them held curved blades, ready for anything. The oppressive aura belonging to War God-Emperors earlier had given them a feeling of impending disaster, and they were certain that someone had arrived. However, none of them showed any fear. Instead, their faces were filled with determination.
"Are you the one who wanted to kill Nicole just now?" asked Nigel Becker, the senior elder of Purple Light Sect, not responding to Bob Stokes.
"I regret to inform you that I've decided to take your life today." He added.
"Another old fool!" Bob Stokes sneered. "Do you think you're the best just because you're a War God-Emperor?" Afterwards, he turned to Billy and said, "Boss, this old coot doesn't follow the rules. Since he came to the capital city to show off, let me finish him off!"
Many of the SHADOW members exchanged bewildered glances upon hearing Bob Stokes' words. "Bob, lead everyone back!" Billy said.
"All right!" Bob responded, leading the others to retreat a few hundred meters.
"Release Second Elder and hand over that young man from earlier, and I'll let the rest of you live." Nigel Becker continued, addressing Billy. "Otherwise, there won't be a single survivor in this courtyard, including yourself."
"Are you done?" Billy said casually. "I told you earlier, no matter who comes, both of them will die today."
"Arrogant!" Nigel Becker replied in a deep voice. "Do you think I don't dare kill you just because you're one of those rare talents the old folks of the War Department in Glavale are interested in?"
"Whether or not you can kill me depends on your abilities!" Billy continued to respond. "Just a newly-minted War God-Emperor, are you really that strong?"
"From what I gather, you think you can stand up to an War God-Emperor?" Nigel Becker sneered. "I've heard about your arrogance, and today, I see it's not unfounded."
"You have no idea about the difference between a War God-Emperor and a War Emperor unless you've reached that level," Nigel Becker continued. "Even if you can injure Second Elder, you're still a War Emperor. It would only take me one move to kill you."
"Is that so?" Billy smiled faintly. "Then let me first take care of your Second Elder before I deal with you."
As he spoke, the Bloodshadow Fury Blade was already pressing against Windsor Moore's throat.
"Do you dare? If you dare to kill him, I'll make sure there's no peace in this place!" Nigel Becker's aura surged, creating an overwhelming pressure that enveloped the entire courtyard.
"I'm sorry, but there's nothing I won't do in this world." Billy's eyes narrowed as he poured strength into his blade.
"Don't!" Both Nigel Becker and Windsor Moore shouted simultaneously, sensing the murderous intent emanating from Billy.
"Wait, Commander Gardner!" At the same time, an elderly voice sounded at the courtyard's entrance, followed by three figures swiftly rushing in.
The SHADOW guards near the entrance turned to look, their faces displaying shock.
However, it seemed that Billy didn't hear the old man's words. He flicked his wrist, and Windsor Moore's head soared into the sky, blood spraying like a pillar.
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