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Chapter 554

Despite having anticipated it, the four major sect masters, including Jordan, were still devastated when they heard firsthand about Gilmore’s decision. He not only stripped them of their titles but also transformed their four sects, with a thousand- year legacy, into the Sunsburry’s Dragon Sect.

Because the four major sects fell into the hands of Gilmore and were subsequently rebranded as the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect, it marked the end of their thousand–year legacy.

This signified the true extinction of these ancient and revered sect

To describe it in one sentence, the four major sects had completely become a part of history, forever lost in the sands of time…

The four major sect masters were internally bleeding with a mix of hatred, anger, powerlessness, and despair.

No matter how tumultuously their emotions raged within, the final fate of the four major sects was beyond their control.

With a fiery gaze, Jordan confronted Leland, saying, “Leland, by forcibly merging our four sects, you and Gilmore are provoking the entire Dragonspire Mountains.

“The Dragonspire Mountains major sects won’t just stand by. If you continue this tyranny, harming the sects of Dragonspire Mountains, you’ll face the united retaliation of all righteous martialists. Your end will not be pleasant

However, Leland, unbothered and even mocking, responded, “Jordan, are you still hoping for the Dragonspire Mountains major sects to fight for your cause?

“Have you forgotten how your four major sects attacked our Dragonspire Secret Realms, trying to seize the third volume of the Longevity Scripture?

“You were the ones who breached the moral code first. Why would the Dragonspire Mountains‘ major sects engage in at meaningless bloodbath for people as deceitful and scheming as you?”

Jordan was left speechless, fuming with rage.

Leland’s words, sharp as blades, mercilessly pierced his heart.

The four major sects had indeed openly invaded the Dragonspire Secret Realms first, in an unrighteous attempt to seize the third volume of the Longevity Scripture.

Jordan knew deep down it was futile to expect the other sects of the Dragonspire Mountains to rise in defense of his sect and spill blood on their behalf.

Jordan knew all too well that hoping for salvation from the other sects within the Dragonspire Mountains was a long shot..

The underlying principle there was the survival of the fittest, where strength reigned supreme.

Should the four major sects show weakness, it wasn’t just Gilmore who might engulf them, other sects would likely pounce on the opportunity to absorb them as well

The idea of these sects coming to the aid of the four major sects and acting in the name of justice was pure fantasy.

However, Jordan’s attention quickly shifted to Darius, his words laced with deep–seated hatred, “Darius, haven’t you always proclaimed your undying loyalty to me and the Phoenix Sect?

“Yet now, you’ve surrendered to Gilmore and become the vice sect master of the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect. Is this what you call loyalty?”

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A smirk of mockery crept onto Darius’s face. “Jordan, my loyalty to you and the Phoenix Sect was genuine. But in your desperation to protect your son’s reputation, you accused me of crimes I didn’t commit and sought to punish me.

“Gilmore, despite knowing my animosity towards him, showed great magnanimity. He released me, recognizing my integrity and unjust treatment, and earnestly invited me to be the vice sect master.

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“In contrast, you’re narrow–minded and vengeful. Your current plight is nothing but a consequence of your own actions.”

Jordan, boiling with fury at Darius’s scathing words, glared with eyes that seemed to blaze with fire.

His face reddened and then darkened with anger.

Consumed by rage with no outlet, Jordan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

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Elijah, along with two other sect masters, and Jerome and other two realm masters of the Dragonspire Secret Realms, were utterly shocked by the turn of events.

Leland, witnessing this, subtly signaled to a nearby presbyter. This presbyter promptly approached and bent down to check Jordan’s breathing by placing a finger under his nose.

After a brief moment, the elder looked up at Leland and announced, “Realm master, Jordan is dead.”

The words of the presbyter left Elijah, Jerome, and the others visibly astonished.

It was beyond their imagination that Jordan, the sect master of the Phoenix Sect, could be verbally chastised to death by Darius.

This shocking outcome not only made them lament Jordan’s fate but also left them astounded by Darius’s formidable verbal

assault.

They hadn’t foreseen that offending Darius, a man of staunch loyalty and honesty, would cost Jordan his life.

It was a stern reminder of the peril in crossing someone of such unwavering integrity.

A deep sense of foreboding filled the hearts of Elijah and the other sect masters.

The four major sects had fallen under Gilmore’s control and were transformed into the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect.

The four major sects were no longer, leaving them with a stark choice, meet the same fate as Jordan or remain imprisoned in the dungeons, never to see the light of day again.

Thus, they harbored no hope for their futures.

“Elijah,” Leland spoke, “originally, you planned to eliminate Gilmore, which could have warranted your execution. But as the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect is newly established, Gilmore, showing mercy, has spared your lives, sentencing you to permanent imprisonment instead.”

After delivering this message, Leland turned away from Elijah and the others, addressing Darius and the presbyters beside

him. “Let’s go.”

Indeed, Leland, Darius, and their entourage had come to the dungeon to inform the four major sect masters that they were deposed, and Gilmore was now the new sect master of their sects, rebranded as the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect.

As Leland and Darius were about to leave the stone chamber, Jerome, along with his two companions, exchanged glances. silent communication passing between them.

Then, the three of them urgently called out to Leland, “Mr. Gardner, please wait a moment!”

Lelandd paused in his stride, eyeing Jerome and his companions with a sideways glance, and said, ‘Aren’t you the one who

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brought the enemy here, plotting to destroy our Dragonspire Secret Realms, Jerome?

“What do you want now?”

Leland’s biting sarcasm weighed heavily on Jerome’s trio.

It was clear he hadn’t forgotten their alliance with the four major sects, luring them into the Dragonspire Secret Realms, leading to the capture of both Leland and the realm’s inhabitants.

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Jerome, his face flushed with shame, looked at Leland and said. Mr. Gardner, we were wrong. We shouldn’t have conspired with the four major sects to bring them into the Dragonspire Secret Realms, causing you and everyone there a disaster.

“We deserve to die for our sins. We only ask you, Mr. Gardner, in consideration of our shared lineage as descendants of the Four Great Apprentices of the Rocco Sword Emperor, to give us a chance to atone and make amends for our actions towards the Dragonspire Secret Realms.”

Leland chuckled and said, “Jerome, now you remember that we are descendants of the Four Great Apprentices the Rocco Sword Emperor, sharing the same lineage?

“When you were busy conspiring with the four major sects, bringing enemies into the Dragonspire Secret Realms and attacking us, why didn’t you think of that?

“You said you wanted to atone?

“Then spend the rest of your lives in this dungeon, reflecting and atoning for your sins.”

Having said that, Leland no longer paid attention to Jerome and his two companions and left the stone chamber with Darius and his group.

Jerome and the two realm masters were ashen–faced, completely devastated, collapsing to the ground, speechless for a long

time.

On the other day, in the spacious courtyard in front of the Phoenix Sect, Gilmore ascended to the high platform in the square, sitting on a golden dragon throne, commanding the scene like a supreme ruler of the Dragonspire.

Leland, Darius, the presbyters of the Dragonspire Secret Realms, along with Cedric, Wyatt and the other two young masters, as well as the former presbyters of the four major sects, all knelt before Gilmore, seated high on the platform, and began. chanting in unison.

“Greetings to Mr. Reed of the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect!”

“Mr. Reed’s martial arts are unrivaled, his fame echoing through the Dragonspire Mountains!”

“Long live Mr. Reed! Long live the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect!”

Since Jordan and the other three sect leaders were defeated by Gilmore and thrown into the dungeon, the presby and martialists of the four major sects naturally surrendered to Gilmore.

Previously, Cedric and the other three young masters, seeing their father fail to defeat Gilmore and losing all hope, also gave up and completely surrendered to Gilmore.

From the platform, Gilmore surveyed the thousands gathered in the square, the dense crowds from the four major sects and the Dragonspire Secret Realms. Raising his hand like a monarch he spoke, “Two vice sect masters, presbyters, and all martialists of the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect, please rise!”

“Thank you, Mr. Reed!” came the thunderous response from everyone of the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect.