Chapter 1148

A tall old man with a slim face and a slim figure calmly walked over, taking the main seat. Everyone knelt at that moment and greeted him, "Greetings, great master." The old man touched his beard and said nonchalantly, "Be at ease." Everyone stood and bowed before they sat. "What are you all doing here? Is there nothing else you should do?" asked the old man in a slightly displeased tone. The man in the outfit of a general stood and replied, "Sir, we don't know where Trevor Penn comes from. We can't believe he actually dared to challenge you. We can't stand by as your students. We came to ask if I could kill him for you. What right does he have to challenge you, sir?" The man looked proud. He clearly did not have any respect for Trevor Penn. Someone else said, "Sir, we'll fight him instead. He's a nobody, so he's not worth your time." "Yeah, sir. It's inappropriate for your status to meet his challenge. We'll take care of him." Everyone talked about how they wanted to fight Trevor on behalf of the old man. That old man was Maddox, the best cultivator in Manand. He chuckled and said, "Oh, you fools. Do you know who spread the news?" Everyone was stumped because they were not aware. Maddox said slowly, "It's Shepard Goth." Everyone was confused. A few of them had weird looks on their faces. "Shepard is a Super Sanctuary cultivator, yet he's acting as a messenger for Trevor Penn now. How can Trevor Penn be an ordinary cultivator?" asked Maddox. Everyone finally quieted down. A Super Sanctuary cultivator was no joke. Suddenly, the general said, "Sir, you defeated Shepard Goth too. He's no match for you even if he gets help. Moreover, I have a military army. We can destroy them without you, sir." He spoke confidently. Maddox chuckled and said, "Isaac, ever since I defeated Shepard Goth, he went into hiding, yet he suddenly showed up again with Trevor Penn at this point in time. Don't you think it's strange?" "Strange?" Everyone felt puzzled. Maddox gradually looked displeased. He said slowly, "I'm afraid the president can't tolerate my existence anymore." Realization dawned on the crowd after his statement. That general named Isaac instantly said, "Even if he wants to get rid of you. We won't allow it!" "We will never allow that!" The students of Maddox were instantly infuriated. To them, Maddox was a lot more important and powerful, so the president should be the one to be replaced instead. Maddox scoffed coldly and said, "I have to give him a fair warning since he wants to get rid of me. Isaac…" "Yes, sir," Isaac responded with a military salute. Maddox said, "Send a message to the president. Tell him that I'm very disappointed in him, and he will bear the consequences of his actions." "Yes, sir." Isaac agreed without hesitation like he had no respect for the president. Truthfully, the cultivators in the living room were mostly military and political figures. They controlled half of Manand's government, and Maddox was on their side, which meant they had nothing much to fear. The president did not mean a lot to them apart from being a figurehead. Maddox glanced at everyone and said coldly, "Tomorrow is the day of the challenge. I'll meet Trevor Penn here for his challenge. Trevor and Shepard must die. It's about time we have a chat with the president after we kill those two. You guys should be prepared too. Perhaps it's time Manand had a new ruler." Everyone was instantly excited and emotional to hear that. It had been years, and Maddox finally gave them the signal for a change. All the political and military figures there were determined to support him. The business moguls also promised to support Maddox's takeover of the country.