A Man Like None Other

“All right, since you put it that way, I’ll follow your advice.” Quenric nodded, then turned to the elder and ordered, “I command you-go and kill Jared, then bring me his head.”

“Me?” The elder was stunned.

“Yes, you. Didn’t you just say Jared is nothing more than a Ninth Level Tribulator? Killing him should be a mere formality for you, right? Take him down and bring his head back to me. In return, I’ll reward you with a celestial crystal.” Quenric’s tone was laced with mockery.

The elder’s face paled as he waved his hands frantically. “I… I can’t!”

Quenric scoffed. “Then what was all that nonsense just now? If you can’t do it yourself, don’t be so eager to push me into the fire!”

does this mean we’re abandoning the mission?” The elder’s voice grew anxious. “Defying orders

we have to act. Jared killed members of the Tenth Hall-if we don’t seek revenge,

the Celestial Stairway, countless hidden forces are beginning to stir. It’s the perfect opportunity for us to take advantage of the chaos. I’ll issue a Decree of Execution

eyes widened in shock as he

crystals, but the Tenth Hall does,” Quenric said with a smirk. “I’m issuing the decree in the Tenth Hall’s name. When the time comes, no matter who kills Jared, they’ll have to demand the reward from Tennyson. Whether he actually pays up or not is none of my concern. A hundred thousand celestial crystals will drive those hidden

fell silent, staring at Quenric for a long moment, unsure of how

snapped. “Hurry up and issue the

Haverford,” the elder hesitated, his expression uncertain. “The Demon Seal Alliance once placed a death order on Jared, keeping it in effect for a hundred years. Yet, despite that, he has survived.

of the Tenth Hall, especially with a

was utterly useless,” Quenric scoffed. “It only attracted low-level cultivators. Those who have reached the Top Level Ultimate Realm or the Immortal Realm wouldn’t even spare a glance at the pitiful