Chapter 1398 - Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s expression contorted, looking as if he was going to commit a murder. He didn’t even seem to be exasperated by looking at the impudence of Lea Weiss. Sect Master or not, she was someone from his family who should be under him as long as he possessed the higher prowess, and yet she dared to be this brazen against him, leading him to feel enraged.
She was from his family, under his wing and protection. However, she dared to offend him, rebelling against his way of doing things!
He could even close an eye if it were a personal grudge between them, but Lea Weiss actually deigned to offend him for a mere top disciple who is unrelated and has yet to even grow, which further infuriated him. He agreed that this little girl Shirley had potential with her one in billion talent, but that potential was merely potential. It didn’t amount to anything if Shirley died halfway.
Only after realizing that potential would a person truly gain status and authority. Otherwise, all were illusions, or such were his thoughts and belief ingrained deep into his mind and soul.
To receive an insult like that from her, from two juniors, how long has it been since he had been mocked like that? Thousands of years?This essence is securely nested within the heart of Nøv€lß¡n★
He was truly infuriated!
"Insolent fool, do you think you can defeat me? If you think just because we’re on the same level that you would be able to win, then you’re dead wrong."
*Ssss!~*
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss waved his hand, and the burning phoenix flames blocking his path were instantly snuffed out. The intense heat that radiated around this hall disappeared, replaced with stillness once again as if space was twisting ever so lightly.
Sect Master Lea Weiss’s brows furrowed, her hands clenching in nervousness. Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s crimson eyes instilled a kind of dread in her. It was something developed from an early age, making her feel little in front of him. On the other hand, Shirley pursed her lips, still not looking afraid but possessed the same nervousness as Sect Master Lea Weiss.
However, both Esvele and Freya were trembling, looking as if they would faint from the pressure they’re enduring.
"Obediently listen as you are supposed to... I’m willing to give you a final chance, Lea. Kowtow and ask for forgiveness, and then I’ll take it as if this never happened."
Looking at Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss place his ultimatum in between, Sect Master Lea Weiss grimaced slightly. Her mind repeatedly advised her to retreat, telling her that she was getting into deep trouble, but her heart was demanding her to stay her ground and follow her ideals.
"What? It isn’t is as if you’ve never kowtowed to me before, your ancestor, so why the hesitation?" Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss coldly stared, "Did your pride grow unbridled after becoming the Sect Master?"
"Ancestor tried to bully a disciple, and I merely stopped it..."
"We are here to investigate Chu Feng, not find fault with each other or bully someone. You have merely saved a lying brat from telling the truth..." Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss snorted, "You even have the gall to say that you promised that crazy man to protect this impudent little girl. Do you think that’s worth enough to offend me, your ancestor?"
"You cannot defeat me that easily while you will only cause damage to sect while our overall prowess has already diminished. Ancestor, this is unbecoming of you..."
"Heh..." Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss chortled, "Unbecoming? Forgetting whether if you can even hold against me, do you think that you can protect the three behind you while having to use your full concentration against me to endure?"
"You dare...!?"
Sect Master Lea Weiss’ eyes widened as her expression became angered.
"That’s my line, you little woman..."
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s gaze became sharper than a sword as he looked as if he had run out of patience. He grasped the hovering Burning Phoenix Bonewood Sword and slashed. Crimson flames abruptly emerged from the strike, heading straight towards Sect Master Lea Weiss.
Sect Master Lea Weiss didn’t delay. She waved her hands as her crimson sleeves danced. Essence energy flooded her entire surroundings in an instant as it transformed into a beautiful crimson wing that curved back to protect the three behind the intense heat directed in their direction, capable of instantly melting them.
At the same time, she took a step forward as the Legacy Artifact, the Grand Burning Phoenix Crown, appeared on her head suddenly, making her look majestic for an instant!
*Boom!~~~*
A frightening explosion echoed as it rocked the entire Ancestral Palace. However, the beautiful tiles on the surface didn’t even seem to crack! Despite that, the crimson burning phoenix flames raged, bringing with it an apocalyptic might that twisted the space inside this hall.
The pieces of furniture and statues burst apart, making the entire place a mess from the intensity of the burning phoenix flames, but still, it didn’t seem to do anything against Sect Master Lea Weiss as the flames covered her entire being were absolutely kept hindered by a crimson barrier that suddenly sprang out from nowhere.
"The Grand Burning Phoenix Crown..."
Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss smirked, a mocking smile hanging on his lips. It fervently glowed as it defended against his attack, but he knew that Lea Weiss was unworthy of fully utilizing its potential.
"You can only endure until the Legacy Artifact’s energy depletes, and when you supply it with your essence energy again, there’s a slight window of opportunity that is created for me to use against you. You cannot protect them at that moment, nor can you endure my attack too long if you protect them. If you want to surrender, this may very well be your last chance, Lea..."
A teasing voice that mocked her plight while almost swaying her heart echoed, causing Sect Master Lea Weiss’s expression to grimace.
She really couldn’t battle someone powerful than her when having to protect someone, much less three people!
"Little Reinhardt... Do you think that it’s fun to bully your descendant?"
An ancient voice of an aged woman resounded, causing both Sect Master Lea Weiss and Ancestor Reinhardt Weiss’s bodies to become stiff. Their heads slightly turned in the direction of a hundred-meter tall and wide gate that was rumored to be both empty and occupied amongst the Grand Elders.
It opened as it creaked with a grating sound before the huge head of a Burning Phoenix, searing with crimson flames from its agape beak, appeared in front of their gazes!