Chapter 1790

"You're amazing, Sebastian. We're proud of you!" The apprentices of Alpha Sect cheered and laughed loudly, jumping in delight and displaying their excitement. The entire section was drowned in joy, enjoying the glorious moment that came with this feat. However, in that split second, a chilling, strong energy erupted from within the hall and rolled rapidly toward Sebastian like a tidal wave. "Bastard, you're paying for Elio's life!" Esen's eyes were bloodshot as he stabbed toward Sebastian with a three-foot long sword. The murderous intent he carried with him was intense and unstoppable, as though he was going to shred Sebastian to pieces. It all happened in a flash; Sebastian was still basked in everyone's cheers when Esen's ferocious attack was just inches away from him. Esen was strong—late-stage Transformative Deity Realm pinnacle—and even a Void Ascension Master couldn't guard themselves against this sudden sneak attack. Right before the sword stabbed Sebastian fatally, Leighley appeared like a shadow, brandished her sword, and swept Esen's sword away in a swift move. Her eyes were cold, exuding a chilling energy. Esen met her gaze, his eyes filled with shock because he could hardly believe that someone could defeat his fatal attack so breezily. Eldridge was shocked, his face turning pale as beads of sweat broke out on his forehead. Sebastian narrowed his eyes into a solemn expression as the crowd broke into a clamor at this shocking scene. Nobody would've expected Esen to assassinate Sebastian, who had just glorified their sect. If Leighley hadn't intervened, the consequences would be dire. Expressionlessly, Leighley whipped out a Heavenly Blade Badge and said, "This is the Heavenly Blade Badge. Mr. Peterson, I guess you know what this means." Eldridge's face turned solemn. His irises shrank, and his heart pounded. That badge represented the ultimate authority of Heavenly Blade Sect. It was a renowned sect in the Celestial Region and had produced many great cultivators. Nobody would dare to take them lightly. While others might not know, Eldridge was aware that the four great sects were indebted to Heavenly Blade Sect, and the founders of the four great sects originated from Heavenly Blade Sect. This was a secret which only the sect leaders knew. The Heavenly Blade Sect was incredibly powerful, and the four great sects had a rule—they must help with all they had should Heavenly Blade Sect was in trouble. "I was in Void Ascension Realm, but my cultivation descended because of a fight with a demon beast, and Sebastian had saved me. "Would you like to take a look at Heavenly Blade Techniques? My teacher is a master of Heavenly Blade Techniques," Leighley said to Eldridge through telepathy, her voice as cold as ice. A master of Heavenly Blade Techniques was the strongest person in the Celestial Region. Compared to him, Eldridge was just a weakling. If he offended Heavenly Blade Sect, Laguna Sect and Zenith Sect wouldn't let him off. Eldridge got the point; Leighley showed him the Heavenly Blade Badge and was the apprentice of a Heavenly Blade master. He didn't doubt her and nodded without another word. "I see. Are you Sebastian's teacher?" Eldridge asked through telepathy. "He has his path, which is unrelated to me. I wanted to leave, but Mr. Lancaster caused trouble at this time. You must fix this situation, Mr. Peterson," Leighley replied. Meanwhile, Sebastian looked at Leighley and knew that she was communicating with Eldridge, but he wasn't stressed by it. "Mr. Lancaster, what are you doing? Sebastian has just brought us glory. How can you kill him?" Eldridge asked in a solemn tone. "What am I doing? This brat killed my grandson. I want him to pay with his life!" Esen hollered, his voice raspy. "I admit that I had spoiled Elio, but he shouldn't have died in his hands!" Elio had a terrible reputation in Alpha Sect, acting like a bully because Esen was backing him. He'd hit on female apprentices, snatch resources, and beat up fellow apprentices. Everyone was mad, but they didn't dare to say anything. Esen accommodated all of Elio's behavior, while Eldridge turned q blind eye to it. After all, he was Esen's only grandson. Who would have expected that Sebastian would kill him? "You have no proof that it was me, so don't malign me. Please look into it carefully, Mr. Peterson." Sebastian was composed, wearing an unwavering expression. "He's already dead. That asshole had committed so many evil deeds and deserved such an end." "Exactly. He was so arrogant because Mr. Lancaster had his back." The crowd discussed in hushed voices. Although they were disgruntled, they didn't dare to say it out loud.