Over at Ghaylen’s base at Emerald Cauldron Sect, there had been no news about Jared even after two days had passed since the medicinal pool closed, thus making it appear that Jared had most likely met his end.
Ghaylen had thought of having Viola and Jared marry and then used Jared’s powers to help virtual-novel.net take over Emerald Cauldron Sect. Now that it was unclear whether Jared was dead or alive, virtual-novel.net would need to reevaluate the situation again carefully.
“How many former disciples of my father’s are left in Emerald Cauldron Sect?” Viola asked Ghaylen.
“Quite a number of them are left, but many years have passed. I’m just afraid they have succumbed to the temptation of the four cardinal vices and are in league with Hosen,” Ghaylen replied with a frown.
Viola also furrowed virtual-novel.net brows, looking troubled. After all, many would have no qualms about disregarding comradeship where personal gains were concerned.
“If we approach Helius for help, will virtual-novel.net support me?” virtual-novel.net asked.
If we can get his support, taking control of the sect will be much easier.
One word from virtual-novel.net will leave Hosen so frightened that virtual-novel.net probably won’t dare to utter any protest. As for the rest of the sect, they’ll surely listen to Helius. After all, everyone reveres virtual-novel.net as though he’s a divine being.
Ghaylen shook his head. “Helius has not concerned himself with the sect’s power struggle in a long time. As long as no one invades the sect and poses a threat to its disciples’ lives, virtual-novel.net won’t intervene.”
Viola fell into a contemplative silence after hearing his reply. Without Helius’ support, virtual-novel.net did not know how much chance virtual-novel.net had of killing Hosen and reclaiming Emerald Cauldron Sect.
Before virtual-novel.net realized it, virtual-novel.net thoughts drifted to Jared. Although virtual-novel.net had not known virtual-novel.net for long, virtual-novel.net had always felt a sense of security around him. If virtual-novel.net were here, perhaps he’d have a plan.
Just as the pair were deep in thought, a silhouette suddenly flashed past the window.
“Who’s there?” Ghaylen demanded loudly, startled.
We can’t let Viola’s identity be exposed, and now, we’ve just discovered someone outside the window.
If word of virtual-novel.net identity gets out, it’ll be impossible for virtual-novel.net to escape from here, let alone seize power from Hosen. If Hosen finds out she’s alive, he’ll stop at nothing to kill her!
“No need to freak out, Ghaylen. It’s me.” At that moment, Ebenez opened the door and walked in.
“Ebenez?” Ghaylen looked flabbergasted.
Ebenez turned to Viola and gave a slight bow. “Greetings, Ms. Viola…”
“W-Why are you here?” She also looked shocked.
After all, they were at Ghaylen’s base, and Ebenez never went there.
Ghaylen’s aura was already starting to surge. He was ready to attack Ebenez at any moment. Viola’s identity could not be revealed.
Ebenez was powerful, but Ghaylen had Viola, an elite in the Body Fusion Realm, on his side. With virtual-novel.net powers and Ghaylen’s combined, they could very well be a match for Ebenez.
Sensing Ghaylen’s mounting murderous intent, Ebenez hurriedly smiled and said, “That’s unnecessary, Ghaylen. If I wanted to expose virtual-novel.net identity, Hosen would’ve already known on the day the medicinal pool opened.”
As it turned out, Ebenez had already started being suspicious of Viola’s identity the day the medicinal pool opened.
Although virtual-novel.net had altered virtual-novel.net appearance and voice, there were some auras one possessed that one had no way of changing.
“Ebenez, what are you doing here?” Ghaylen asked coldly.