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Chapter 1109: Chapter 1109: I, Am Here
Azure Mountain’s fighting prowess was formidable; Atticus Ellsworth couldn’t help but exercise caution.
The person he had wounded was the master of Azure Mountain!
If he truly killed the South Sea Goddess, it would inevitably lead to a dispute!
An intractable dispute.
Everyone knew that Azure Mountain was belligerent!
From the master down to the lowest-ranking disciples, everyone was born for battle!
Such a sect was not to be trifled with by the average person.
Although Medicine King Valley was also a sect, they had to consider this fact.
At least, until the Medicine God was resurrected, they couldn’t kill the master of Azure Mountain.
"Old thief!"
The South Sea Goddess took a deep breath and slowly stood up from the stage.
She gently wiped off the fresh blood from the corner of her mouth and looked at the two Supreme Elders of Medicine King Valley, "Has anyone from Azure Mountain ever surrendered?"
Upon hearing this, Atticus Ellsworth’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
It seemed true that no disciples of Azure Mountain had ever surrendered.
"What do you mean?"
He pointed at the South Sea Goddess, "Today, we of Medicine King Valley have sincerely invited the heroes to eliminate Mad Dragon! Your intrusion into Medicine King Valley is already challenging my bottom line! Moreover, you have even killed a guest and wounded Medicine King Valley’s Medicine King! Azure Mountain, please do not be too presumptuous!"
Atticus Ellsworth was somewhat caught in a dilemma.
He did not want to kill the South Sea Goddess unless absolutely necessary.
But, looking at the current situation, it seemed the South Sea Goddess had no intention of leaving.
"Don’t be ungrateful!"
Atticus Ellsworth also spoke out sharply.
"Take this chance to leave before the forces of Ceylon Mountain and Skyslaughter Sect arrive; otherwise, once both sects are here, you won’t be able to leave even if you wanted to!"
If the South Sea Goddess had to die, it could not be in Medicine King Valley.
This would be troublesome.
"Stop spouting nonsense!"
Faced with the threats of the two Supreme Elders, the South Sea Goddess lifted her Longsword, "Dare you fight me fair and square? What kind of a man resorts to sneaking attacks from behind!"
"Kill her!"
Below, the members of Deep Cold roared furiously.
Their leader on this venture had been cut in half by the South Sea Goddess!
Deep Cold could not bear such a humiliation!
"Kill!"
The Deputy Commander of Shadow Gate stepped up to the stage, carrying a long saber.
"We are all guests! This damned woman disrupted our plans and killed our brethren from Deep Cold!" He lifted the steel saber, pointing at the South Sea Goddess, "If we don’t kill her, our inner fury will never be appeased!"
"Kill!"
Behind him, members of the underworld echoed in unison!
Their cries shook the heavens!
"Medicine King, if Mad Dragon can be killed, why not this woman?" The Deputy Commander of Shadow Gate’s mouth twitched slightly, "If it’s inconvenient for you to take action, I will!"
Azure Mountain?
They had naturally heard of it!
Little did they expect that Mad Dragon had connections with Azure Mountain!
With that being the case, the South Sea Goddess had to die!
Otherwise, if this old woman returned to Azure Mount and sought retribution in the autumn, wouldn’t they suffer?
If people do not look out for themselves, heaven and earth will combine to destroy them!
"Kill!"
Below, the calls grew louder and louder.
Atticus Ellsworth was caught between a rock and a hard place.
To kill, or not to kill?
"Where are Great Grandmasters Locke Yarrow and Jonty Ridge at this moment?"
He turned and bellowed.
"Based on the time, they should be arriving at Medicine King Valley soon."
Medicine King answered awkwardly.
His black and gold robe was already tattered and torn.
"If that’s the case!"
Atticus Ellsworth took a deep breath, "Then don’t blame me for being heartless."
The trend was beyond his control; there was no leeway.
Those underworld powerhouses below had immense influence.
If he let the South Sea Goddess go, the reputation of Medicine King Valley might plummet to rock bottom.
"Old thief, I’m not dead yet!"
The South Sea Goddess struck with her sword, thrusting straight at him!
Had Atticus Ellsworth’s sneak attack been against an ordinary person, they would have been killed on the spot!
But even the South Sea Goddess, after such a violent blow, had sustained serious injuries.
Her strength was greatly diminished!
Bang!
Atticus Ellsworth struck with a palm and snatched the sword with one hand!
His elbow directly hit the South Sea Goddess on the shoulder!
The master of Azure Mountain was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the wall of the stage.
Fresh blood kept pouring from her mouth.
"Master..."
Nelson weakly extended her hand, tears streaming down her cheeks, falling to the ground.
She wanted to crawl but couldn’t make it at all.
She had no strength...
"It’s okay, your master is here..."
The South Sea Goddess pushed herself up with her nearly shattered body, using all her energy to crawl bit by bit toward Nelson.
"As long as your master is here, no one can hurt you..."
A bitter smile crossed her face.
It was she who had underestimated her opponent and been caught off guard.
If it hadn’t been for the sneak attack, she would never have been defeated so miserably.
"Such deep affection between master and disciple!"
The Deputy Commander of Shadow Gate picked his nose and walked over with his steel saber.
"Old woman, didn’t you want to save your disciple?"
He licked his lips and slowly raised the steel saber, "Then I’ll let you watch, as I chop off your disciple’s head right before your eyes!"
"You dare..."
The South Sea Goddess almost crushed her teeth!
Her eyes burned with towering hatred!
"Of course, I dare!"
The Deputy Commander of Shadow Gate stepped on the South Sea Goddess’s arm, gradually increasing the pressure.
"Old hag, I’m going to draw my knife now!"
His face twisted into a menacing snarl!
The South Sea Shamaness’s arm was being trampled, the pain excruciating, yet she refused to utter a sound!
"Anyone who dares defy our collective will, there’s only one fate for them—a dead end!"
Lazaro Ellsworth turned around, his hands clasped behind his back as he gazed downward, "Just as it is with Azure Mountain, so it is with Mad Dragon!"
"Kill!"
Below, a roar like the crashing of waves thundered up.
"Master..."
Nelson tightly shut her eyes, her hands attempting to clench into fists, but she didn’t even have the strength for that.
Desperation...
"Today!"
The second-in-command of Shadow Gate roared, "I from Shadow Gate shall personally send Mad Dragon’s woman to her demise!"
Then it was said.
The long blade was raised!
Silence fell over the entire scene!
Nearly a thousand pairs of eyes stared fixedly at the figure on the platform.
At the steel knife in the hands of Shadow Gate’s second-in-command...
"Die!"
The deputy commander’s eyes narrowed, a vicious light flaring across his face!
Bang!
Just as the second-in-command of Shadow Gate was about to swing his blade...
A massive sound erupted, causing everyone to tremble.
They followed the sound to its source.
Smoke billowed at the entrance to Medicine King Valley.
It was...
It was the heavy iron gate, outright toppled over!
Under the iron gate, the Martial Gate disciples on guard were buried in the dust.
Smashed into a bloody paste!
"What... What’s happening?"
Below, chaos ensued.
Lazaro Ellsworth narrowed his eyes, staring at the billowing dust.
A moment later.
A figure emerged slowly from the dust cloud.
The newcomer wore a golden dragon mask.
In his left hand, a cloth bag.
In his right, a longsword.
"He... he’s here..." Nelson, on the platform, felt a sharp pang through her nose and her body shook.
"Who..."
The vision of the South Sea Shamaness was somewhat blurry.
"My... my man..."
Nelson’s voice was barely a whisper as she spoke these words, and tears already blurred her vision.
He had truly arrived.
"Mad Dragon!"
Someone exclaimed in shock.
"You dare to come here seeking death!"
People from the underworld instantly recognized Mad Dragon!
But now they were in Medicine King Valley, with a thousand-strong team, and the protection of the Supreme Elder of Medicine King Valley!
Most importantly, they had Locke Yarrow and Jonty Ridge, two ace cards!
"I thought to bait you into our trap, but you’ve come to your death willingly, saving us the trouble!"
Lazaro Ellsworth stood on the platform, a glint of excitement in his eyes.
The Divine Dragon Tripod, could it really be within easy reach?
"Take him!"
The Medicine God called out, and the Martial Gate disciples immediately surrounded him!
"Ha-ha! Mad Dragon, do you know who’s present today?" The Clan Leader of Starlight Group stood from his seat, slowly approaching Julius Reed, "Mount Shu’s Elder, Locke Yarrow, and Skyslaughter Sect’s Elder Jonty Ridge, have already arrived outside Medicine King Valley! For two Great Grandmasters to slay you, it would be like slaughtering a dog!"
"Indeed! You’ve dominated the underworld for years! But you dares provoke the Mount Shu and Skyslaughter Sect! Today, with two Great Grandmasters here to kill you personally, let’s see how you can escape!"
The Deputy Commander of Ceylon Mountain declared with a loud laugh.
"The trap is set!"
In an instant, every member of the underworld wore a smile.
Even if Mad Dragon was strong, could he really overpower a Great Grandmaster?
"Just kneel and commit suicide swiftly, and you can die with dignity! Otherwise, once the elders arrive, you’ll wish you were dead!"
The leader of Starlight Group pointed at Julius Reed, admonishing harshly.
It was as if he was benevolently granting death.
Under the watchful eyes of all,
Julius Reed remained silent.
Slowly, he raised his left hand.
"What’s he up to now!"
"Is he surrendering?"
"This bag, is it for collecting his own corpse?"
Laughter rippled through the crowd below.
Once upon a time, they had feared Mad Dragon.
Yet now, knowing that two Great Grandmasters were on their way, it seemed Mad Dragon’s death was a foregone conclusion.
Ease spread across everyone’s faces.
Thump!
Before all eyes, Julius Reed tossed the cloth bag he held in his hand.
Two heads tumbled to the ground.
The sudden turn of events plunged the crowd into silence.
"Locke Yarrow, Jonty Ridge?"
Lazaro Ellsworth stared at the two blood-smeared heads on the ground, his face contorted wildly!
His hands began to tremble subconsciously.
Sputter!
The next moment.
The sword’s edge pierced through the throat of Starlight Group’s Clan Leader.
Then Julius Reed took a big step forward, shoving the corpse aside.
He looked up, towards the platform above.
There, he and Nelson’s eyes unexpectedly met.
"I have arrived."
In Julius Reed’s blood-red eyes, the golden dragon raged.
