The Man’s Decree – Chapter 5246

Lyra's brow tightened the instant Kael's name surfaced, her voice sliding out edged with frost.

"Sacred Sword Manor wields considerable sway on the fifth level. They style themselves the orthodox path and dismiss our Sword Sect as mere Charlatans."

She continued, "Kael in particular is insufferable. Gifted, yes, and popular among the city's younger blades, but he aims every thrust at disciples who rose from the third level like us. At the gate, he bragged he would show me ‘true sword force'. I had no intention of retreating."

Jared nodded to himself. No wonder their sword intent had crackled so fiercely, years of buried resentment had simply erupted in public.

"Between Sacred Sword Manor and your Sword Sect, who truly holds the upper hand inside Swordmaster City?" he asked, curiosity sharpening his tone.