Chapter 1979: Cowardly Rats
The female disciples and elders of the Jade Lotus Valley stared at Ancestor Ambercrown with incomparable shock.
The pure Ancestor Ambercrown had actually lost her innocence!? To whom!?
Back then, the only reason they chose to buy the Shard Family's reason for the death of more than half of the Emperor Sword Sect's powerhouses was that they thought Ancestor Ambercrown remained chaste neutral for all her life. After all, the married women could not fully stay neutral. For that, amidst the level of Ancestors, there would always be one unmarried woman whose weight was higher than the other Ancestors.
The same went for the Valley Master and Disciplinary Hall Elders.
Nonetheless, when they lost their husbands, they grieved and were affected by those emotions; they flew over and demanded an explanation from the Shard Family.
Unfortunately, they were given the same explanation provided now. However, no one can prove its authenticity. But there was another matter that disallowed them from trying to pry it open. That was the information that the other families of the Emperor Sword Sect were trying to take over the Jade Lotus Valley and subdue its maidens.
This was blasphemy against their sect, so they dared not try to dig up the truth, afraid that they would find some ugly matter, not to mention that it would be their husbands who would have to carry that sin even in their deaths while their names would also be tarnished.
But now, it seemed like this matter was entirely different, truth and falsehood mixed by the Shard Family to create an almost flawless scenario.
Most of the old women like Deacons, Elders, and Grand Elders were wives of the dead powerhouses and experts of the Emperor Sword Sect. This tragedy didn't even reverberate around the world because they suppressed it.
The Shard Family's reign over the Emperor Sword Sect did not even last a few thousand years, so the number of women they married was less but still significant as they were all new sprouts. Therefore, their fury was apparent, no, beyond rage at this moment, their eyes having a look of grievance from being betrayed.Immerse Yourself in the Storyverse: N♡vεlB¡n.
At this moment, that old and wrinkle-faced Ancestor of the Jade Lotus Valley stepped forward as she trembled.
"Little Ambercrown. Swear a Blood Soul Contract that you're chaste and didn't collude with the Shard Family."
She waved a hand and emerged a Blood Soul Contract floating in midair between them.
"I... I..."
Ancestor Ambercrown was at a loss for words.
A moment later, the old Ancestor sighed.
"You're expelled."
Ancestor Ambercrown's expression changed once she heard these words. Her expression turned into one of fury as she lashed out.
"What!? Don't think I'm still your little disciple to be commanding me around! My loyalty lies with the Jade Lotus Valley, and I only did what I thought was right for our future. Those old farts were holding our two sects back with a laidback style, not caring for anything while they also plotted against us-"
"How dare you!?" The other remaining Ancestor screamed as her eyes became bloodshot, "You still think you can keep lying to us while desecrating our dead husbands!?"
"How about this..."
Seeing the Emperor of Death come to a compromise, Ancestor Shard smiled.
"I'll let you know that I'm Old Man Garvin's favored disciple, so I'm sorry to say that your luck's run out."
"..."
For a moment, what the Emperor of Death said didn't register in his mind before his expression changed suddenly.
"Impossible! That trash cannot have a disciple like you!"
"Naturally, I was talented beyond comparison." Davis became sarcastically narcissistic before uttering in a solemn voice, "However, I wouldn't have my foundation if it weren't for Old Man Garvin, so my debt towards him is as vast as the sea. The only way I could repay it is by following his wishes and killing you all for daring to scheme against him and hunt down his family."
In truth, Old Man Garvin didn't know much about the inner dispute of the Emperor Sword Sect. However, to be on the safe side, the Shard Family decided to kill him before he could reach the Emperor Soul Stage. Their fear was such that Old Man Garvin would spread the truth and escape with his incredible speed upon reaching Emperor Soul Stage, bringing the righteous world to reign justice upon them.
However, they miscalculated, let Old Man Garvin escape, and ended up inviting the calamity that was him.
Ancestor Shard's expression was overcome with fright before quickly putting on a calm facade. Even though it was just a moment, everyone could see the glimpse of his fear of death flashing through his eyes.
"You... you can't bully us!"
Ancestor Shard took a step back and actually aligned himself between him and Ancestor Ambercrown, hiding behind her.
Davis's expression produced a deep frown.
When did it turn into bullying? Besides, when did the Emperor Sword Sect have cowardly men? This was different than the information he received, but it seems like the Shard Family was truly different, different enough to greatly disappoint.
Abruptly, Davis even lost the will to kill as he suddenly felt that he was dealing with people worse than rats. Not only him, but even the powerhouses of the entire New Era Battle Arena also had their faces scrunched up in disgust.
Of all the people present, Ancestor Shard of the mighty Emperor Sword Sect chose to hide behind a woman?
"Shard Family, I don't want to ruin this competition with committing slaughter for personal vengeance, so you better leave like that Vast Sky Trash. My patience has its limits."
Davis turned around, afraid that he might change his mind.
For a moment, Ancestor Shard and Adamantus Shard didn't dare to believe that the Emperor of Death was willing to let them go. They stood dumbfounded before their brows creased. Their gazes fell on Fairy Myria, who looked as though she was not bothered by the things happening above her when a voice suddenly echoed out.
"What? Since you said that Rayn Shard was killed by his own sword, there shouldn't be any reason for you to still want to capture Fairy Myria or stay here. Do you want to scram, or shall I make you scram?"
The Mandate Emperor bellowed, causing Ancestor Shard's expression to turn ugly.
He quickly grabbed Ancestor Ambercrown's wrist and left along with the others.
Soon, the entire Emperor Sword Sect was absent from the New Era Battle Arena, making people reel in a roller coaster of disbelief.. They felt it was a repeat of the Vast Sky Palace, but different than them, everyone from the Emperor Sword Sect left, leaving an entire upper stratum clear of vermin.