The legendary warrior

"The Misty South Palace is the most influential force in the Misty South mainly because of the Misty South Shadow, but there is no denying that the group itself is inherently powerful. The Misty South Shadow swore to have the Misty South Palace's back, and they took their word seriously.

In the past, many forces tried to make trouble for the Misty South Palace because they wanted the latter's power and influence, but they miserably failed because of the Misty South Shadow. Many of those forces even had demi-spiritual potentates, though that didn't help them, for the Misty South Shadow still destroyed them,"

Lloyd lengthily narrated.

"Whoa, really? The Misty South Shadow is that powerful?" Ricky and his friends exclaimed in sheer surprise.

"It looks like the Misty South Palace uses their power to kill and uphold justice in the continent," remarked Ricky as he fell deep in thought.

"Strength makes this world go around. You can achieve anything as long as you have the strength to back you up. Similarly, a force can succeed or fall depending on how strong its members are and as a whole.

And just like the Misty South Palace, most influential forces have their own powerful members lurking in the shadows. However, the Misty South Shadow is way out of their league.

In fact, members of the Misty South Shadow have the power to impeach the Misty South Palace's lord if they doubt his eligibility. You can say that they outrank even the highest leader of the sect.

But even though they have this power, they have never used it to dismiss anyone as far as I know.

Doesn't this make you curious? Why did the Misty South Palace put the South Misty Shadow in charge of your safety? I think that speaks of how much they value you. And besides, the South Misty Shadow could have vetoed the decision of the Misty South Palace's lord if they wanted to, but they didn't!" Lloyd gushed on excitedly.

"Sir, I think the Misty South Palace defended Ricky as a show of force against the other groups. It's highly likely an intimidation tactic," Claire chimed in.

"That's possible. After all, the peace is going to be disturbed. If the Misty South Palace wants to protect the continents, they must make sure that all forces respect them, or no one will submit to their authority anymore," replied Lloyd with a pensive nod.

However, only Ricky knew the real reason that the Misty South Palace sent the Misty South Shadow's members to keep him safe. It was because Otis thought of him as the next lord of the Misty South Palace.

'Misty South Shadow is indeed remarkable!' Ricky sighed in his mind.

Before long, he and his companions finally arrived in the Five-element Sect, safe and sound.

The forces that sent assassins after them naturally found out that they had returned safely and that the Misty South Shadow had intervened on Ricky's behalf.

looks like we can't send our saints

South Palace must have sided with

send our spiritual emperors who are stronger than Ricky to hunt him down. I'm sure

happens. Otherwise, the Misty South Palace will gain too much power, and we won't have a hope of usurping the Misty

the Five-element Sect's wood branch had also encountered some

arrived not long ago. One was a young man, while

because of one person—Tina.

news from the Third Sheol City. And they also knew that Tina was his girlfriend.

for Ricky drove many wood branch disciples to challenge the young man.

he defeated them all with

elder who had come with the young man was incredibly strong, and he could incapacitate

wanted to take Tina away with him, but thankfully, an old

to give up even though they couldn't prevail over the old lady,

Ricky and his companions returned, the other disciples immediately informed

when he heard the news and immediately raced straight to Tina and Amelia's place as fast as he could.

hadn't seen for a long time, had intervened to save Tina

Ricky greeted her with respect as

especially after what you've done in the Third

you," he replied happily, his lips quirking up in a crooked smile.

your promise and got rid of the evil spirit inside Tina," the woman further added as a satisfied smile

had left Tina in his care, she had placed very

enough to leave Tina with him, and this proved that she made the right choice.

promise that I have made. And besides, I didn't want Tina to get hurt either," replied Ricky sincerely. His eyes quickly flew towards Tina, who was

smile or a meaningful look was enough for them to understand each

are they?" Ricky

That young man is Lucas Gu. He is an incredibly talented warrior and the son

with Tina?" Ricky asked with an eyebrow raised.