Chapter 1791

"Don't gather here! We'll settle this issue in the main hall later. Sebastian and Mr. Lancaster, come with me," Eldridge said. Everyone else was disappointed because they thought they'd have a chance to watch the show, but not anymore. Then, Sebastian and Esen followed Eldridge into the main hall with Leighley coming along. "Mr. Lancaster, you claimed that Sebastian killed your grandson. Where's the evidence? Sebastian has made a great merit. Don't simply accuse him," Eldridge said in a serious tone, his gaze looking sharp. Esen's face was as dark as the skies with thunderous clouds. "I'm the evidence. I sensed a few presences at that time, and one of them belonged to him!" A suspicion rose in Eldridge's heart. Was Sebastian the one who did it? This was a tough situation because Esen wouldn't give up easily. Sebastian was composed, as though this matter was unrelated to him, and appeared calm. "Since you have no evidence, you can't claim anything just because you're a senior. Is this the way you deal with situations? Is a word from you enough to determine a person's life and death?" Leighley's eyes were cold, and her words were as sharp as a knife. "How dare an ignorant woman like you throw your weight around in our sect!" Esen widened his eyes as he glared at her. His heart was filled with fury. If Leighley hadn't stopped him, he would have already killed Sebastian. He had been that close. "She's not from our sect, but she's our esteemed guest," Eldridge hurriedly explained in a hushed voice, sounding a little nervous. "You shouldn't get mad. I'm merely telling the truth. I didn't expect the elders from Alpha Sect to be so unreasonable, threatening to kill the apprentices of the sect as they wish. This is unbelievable," Leighley berated loudly. "Mr. Lancaster, this matter requires serious consideration. Sebastian has made a merit to the sect, we can't allow him to be wrongly accused," Eldridge whispered, frowning. "He made a merit, huh? Didn't I make any merits before? Mr. Peterson, what you just said is disappointing. He's just a mere apprentice. Don't I even have the authority to punish him?" Esen's voice was low and filled with unwillingness, while his palms were balled and trembling slightly. "Mr. Lancaster, this matter doesn't only concern Sebastian. He has gained the support of many apprentices now. If we punish him before making things clear, how would the other apprentices feel? Will they be able to accept it? "Wouldn't they feel disappointed in the sect? The point is, you have to provide the evidence. Otherwise, we cannot be sure if it was Sebastian's doing or not. Your claim alone isn't enough to convince the public," Eldridge said earnestly. As the sect leader, he was caught in a dilemma. Esen was highly respected and the pillar of the sect. On the other hand, Sebastian had made a merit and gained the support of many apprentices. This placed Eldridge in a difficult position. "Mr. Lancaster, if you can provide the evidence, I will not interfere and let you punish Sebastian. If you can't, I have to be responsible for the lives and feelings of our apprentices." Eldridge presented a firm attitude. Despite the fury burning in his chest, Esen knew that he'd be made fun of if he persisted his stance. However, he was unwilling to just let it go. "I did everything for our sect, but got maligned by Mr. Lancaster. This is disappointing." Shaking his head, Sebastian sighed with a helpless face, showing a trace of disappointment. "Don't rejoice yet. I'll settle this score with you sooner or later." Esen snorted and left in a huff, leaving an angry view from the back. When Eldridge saw that Esen had left, he changed his tone and said solemnly, "Sebastian, although you made a merit today by displaying your strength and turning the situation around beautifully, you're involved in the death of Elio. This case is full of doubts, so your merit is written off. "You should cultivate with a calm mind, and don't let me down. If you can return from Nine Spheres Secret Realm safely, I promise you a huge serendipity." "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Peterson. I'll do my best to bring honor to the sect. This Spirit Boost Pill has reached supreme-grade, and I guess it will be helpful to you. Please accept it." Sebastian presented the Spirit Boost Pill with both hands, a sincere look in his eyes. "Oh, you shouldn't have." Despite what he said, Eldridge kept the pill away with a look of delight. The supreme-grade Spirit Boost Pill was expensive and hardly available on the market. Even a Void Ascension Master might not have seen one. Sebastian didn't point it out and asked instead, "Mr. Peterson, what kind of place is Nine Spheres Secret Realm?" With a serious face, Eldridge explained slowly, "Nine Spheres Secret Realm was created by a great, powerful man. It's a world of its own and connected to another small realm. Every century, it opens once a year. "Countless treasures and wealth from that great man are hidden all over within the realm. However, danger lurks everywhere, and the demon beasts inside are ferocious, much stronger than the beasts in the Celestial Region. "As it's been a long time, that place has become a little unstable. So, the number of people entering is limited to 10 thousand people, or else, it could lead to the world collapsing. Originally, our sect had ten slots, but it's reduced to nine slots this year."