Chapter 1397 - Disrespecting
Sect Master Lea Weiss closed her eyes and spoke, "I would like to say that the whole cause for this disaster to our sect is the Reins themselves. If they weren’t intent on making Shirley theirs, her protector wouldn’t have had a reason to make a move, much less make a crazy move like killing himself."
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s white brows furrowed, "I know you have enmity with Valerian as he had secretly poisoned your Burning Phoenix, trying to take advantage of you back then in the succession rights to become a Sect Master. But, even if that brat Valerian deserved to die along with that hateful Magnus Rein, they are still a part of our sect."
He turned to look at her, his wizened eyes looking sharp.
"As the Sect Master, not only did you watch what was happening without making a move while our sect’s overall prowess was dwindling, but you’re now hindering me from investigating about the culprit? Considering that Chu Feng is dead, the only way to know who he truly is through that child Shirley. She owes the sect an answer."
Sect Master Lea Weiss’s heart trembled as she knew that the Ancestor discovered her intent like it was nothing.
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss was from obviously her family, but more than thirty generations separated them. They were distantly related that they couldn’t even be considered family from a mortal’s point of view. Nevertheless, as she was born in a cultivator family, respect was ingrained deep in her soul for this character from her childhood that she couldn’t help but keep her mouth shut at this moment, finding it difficult to rebuke or say a few words back.
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss took away his gaze from her and flew towards Shirley’s Crimson Palace while Sect Master Lea Weiss quickly came back to herself as she followed. It didn’t even take two seconds for them to arrive in front of the entrance, but the defensive formation that still glowed with intensity barred their way.
"Tell her that it is safe and that she can deactivate the formation..."
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss spoke with an indifferent expression before Sect Master Lea Weiss sighed. She didn’t think Davis would truly kill Ancestor Magnus Rein, inevitably making this a big matter that was out of her authority. But fortunately, it looks like the last alive Ancestor remained in seclusion.
Otherwise, she would truly be helpless in the extreme sense, but it made sense to her that the remaining Ancestor didn’t show up, considering that the threat has already been taken care of while another Ancestor was already on the scene.
As a sect, it was never a good move to reveal all the trump cards to the public, and as a Sect Master who faced many dangers as well as having to make harrowing decisions while battling the wicked path, she gritted her teeth and moved her lips.
However, no sound came out.
Both of them looked at the defensive formation retract before three people walked out.
At this moment, Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss turned around and stepped forward, space twisting while it distorted to the horizon. They all abruptly appeared somewhere else, in the Ancestral Palace of the Burning Phoenix Ridge. However, to the onlookers like Grand Elder Claus Strom, their expressions became astounded as they witnessed Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss use Spatial Distortion and Spatial Compression to instantly travel to another place.
The theory was the same as using a Spatial Gate, but to do it requires immense comprehension of Space Laws which they have yet to perceive other than its Elementary Intent.
One should know that Space and Time weren’t supporting laws, that one would eventually be able to learn as their cultivations became higher. No, it didn’t work like that. It was just as essential as any other law, something that is required to be comprehended every step of the way while also requiring affinity towards it, again, just like any other law.
Some people could only hope to comprehend the Elementary Intent of Space Laws, and some other people had the ability to comprehend more than Elementary Intent. Only time could tell how far a cultivator could reach even with a mediocre affinity, and Grand Elder Claus Strom recalled that Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s affinity towards Space Laws was mediocre at best.
He couldn’t help but think that living for so long sure had its perks as he smiled in a relaxed manner, assured of his future from the nightmare he had just awoken from. One wrong move and he would’ve been a goner too!
However, things weren’t as relaxed as he thought in the Ancestral Palace of the Burning Phoenix Ridge.This essence is securely nested within the heart of Nøv€lß¡n★
"You followed me here..."
"I need you to sign a Blood Soul Contract along with your oath." Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss added while Shirley looked taken aback before his expression continually changed.
"Bastard! You’re just after my Master’s Cultivation Manual and his secret techniques!!!"
She screamed as she clenched her fists that Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s eyes became wide while Sect Master Lea Weiss practically trembled, both pale as they couldn’t believe what she dared to utter.
"Good...!" Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s gaze was cold as he cast a look at the trembling Shirley, "It seems like I need to make you suffer in the Burning Hell Valley for being this impudent, and naturally, you will be able to tell that talent means nothing in front of real power after your tempering session. You’re just a growing chick, and yet you dare to disrespect me, a peak High-Level Law Rune Stage Powerhouse!!!?"
He lifted his hand, looking as if he was going to slap Shirley again.
Sect Master Lea Weiss’s fingers shook, wanting to stop it, but spatial laws instantly stopped her from moving, locking her in place instead. She looked at her Ancestor near Shirley, her expression becoming difficult as she truly didn’t know how to save Shirley from this as it was her own undoing.
However, her mind suddenly recalled ’his’ heartfelt voice.
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"I only need you to promise me one thing..."
"What...?" Sect Master Lea Weiss’s expression became skeptical, feeling that he was going to ask her for something outrageous.
"Protect Shirley at all costs..."
]
*Whizzz!~*
A stream of Burning Phoenix flames rushed to the horizons in this cultivation hall, dividing the line between the two parties, making them look dumbfounded by the sudden interference.
Shirley felt the scorching hot flames were intense, but Esvele and Freya rushed to pull her back, standing in front of her to guard her against the heat waves even though they felt the melting heat themselves. The ninth stage flames at such a close range for them was almost too much to bear, but it seemed like all its prowess was turned to the opposite side.
"Lea! You dare defy me and protect this impudent child, even going as far as to offend me!?"
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s voice boomed out as he turned his head to the side to look at Lea Weiss.
"Of course, that was what I was doing all this time, you retard...!"
Sect Master Lea Weiss’s brazen voice echoed out, completely infuriating Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss as his body trembled, his white hair hovering above as if he was truly angered!
However, Sect Master Lea Weiss’s lips twitched. She accidentally repeated what she said to Davis, her expression twitching in awkwardness before a determined glint appeared in her eyes. Her figure burst into crimson flames as it shattered the invisible spatial lock on her before she appeared in front of Shirley and the other two, her crimson eyes staring at Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss in a threatening manner.
"I promised Chu Feng that I would protect Shirley no matter what. He even sacrificed his life to take revenge in my stead, so I am left with no choice but to defy you, Ancestor."
Her domineering voice boomed out again, causing Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s expression to twist in rage!