Chapter 45
Just as Jeremy’s words rang through the air, lan was seen walking up to him holding a wooden box. Ian got on his knees, passing the box to Jeremy above his head.
Jeremy opened the box with a wave of his hand. He took out a scroll and flicked it open in one swift
move.
–
The scroll contained a painting of an elder clad in long robes. There was a sword on the elder’s back as his robes billowed in the wind, looking extremely ethereal
At the same time, a powerful pressure surged out from the painting. It enveloped the air, filling it with an unspeakable pressure.
Just then, Gerard got to his feet in shock. “Legend has it that the Owens family owns a portrait of an ancient ancestor who holds the power of an elite cultivator! It’s said to be the clan jewel. Is this it?”
Gerard himself had lost a little composure.
It was hardly his fault, after all. The painting was a legendary treasure, and to witness it filled Gerard’s chest with awe.
in shock as well, shaking as he stood up. He stroked his beard, exclaiming,
deserve to own for sure!
looked at Wilbur. “Young man. You’re about to find out today what it means to be a clan with real power. You’ll finally understand that it’s not something that a young brat
it? Come on. Just
dare you! To be in the presence of my ancient ancestor is to be in the presence
his energy into the painting.
recklessly as the sky lost all light.
an image of a sword appeared in the painting. It soared
with an impossible force. The sword shadow constricted the air wherever it passed, causing the wind to whip through the crowd’s clothes and making it hard for
in awe of the sword image, a strange blend of fear and respect
the Owens family was not to be trifled with
Wilbur was dead
have been able to trump Jeremy earlier, but that was because
a human being was able to take. Wilbur was done for.
was quickly stamped out by the
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