Chapter 398: A Clash Between Two Great Families
Little did they know! Although Tim Lewis had just forcefully executed Loong Jackman, seemingly playing the pig to eat the tiger and nearly completely crushing his opponent, in reality, Loong Jackman’s pair of iron fists were not undeservedly famous. After four consecutive clashes, Tim Lewis was also under tremendous pressure! He had even suffered internal injuries!
It was just that Tim Lewis’ strength surpassed Loong Jackman’s. Loong Jackman could not endure and coughed up blood on the spot, while Tim Lewis gritted his teeth and endured!
If he were to engage in a life-or-death battle with Josh Walsh now, to be honest, Tim Lewis no longer had the certainty of victory!
Therefore, he chickened out and did not accept Josh Walsh’s challenge!
However, even chickening out required an arrogant attitude. He forcibly suppressed the constant churning in his five viscera and six bowels, quickened his pace, walked towards the parking lot, towards Sean and the others, thinking to himself: Mr. Mason, I’ve bluffed and boasted as much as I could…
I’m just here to cast the first stone!
Next, it’s your turn to make a big move and blind these bastards!
“You killed someone from Swordland and want to leave? Dream on!!!”
Josh Walsh was burning with rage and killing intent at this moment. Naturally, he would not let Tim Lewis go so easily. His figure flashed, rushing towards Tim Lewis, appearing in front of Tim Lewis in the blink of an eye and blocking his path.
“What is the meaning of this?”
Tim Lewis stopped in his tracks, his brows raised as he said coldly, “According to Swordland’s rules, I went on stage to issue a challenge, regardless of life or death!”
“Now! I’ve won, and I don’t want to continue challenging. Are you trying to bully me by ganging up, going back on your word?”
After saying that, Tim Lewis looked up towards Ernest Mason, who was still standing on the ordinary gray platform!
The challenge rules for the Hill of Swords Festival were announced in public by Ernest Mason just a moment ago. Outsiders who did not wish to join Saint Leo Temple must defeat all ten major families in order to obtain a place in the Hill of Swords Cave!
At any time after a battle, one could give up! Otherwise, wouldn’t going on stage mean certain death? Even if taking turns, one would still be beaten to death by the ten families!
And now, Josh Walsh was furiously blocking Tim Lewis’ way and trying to settle the score with him privately. Such actions clearly violated the new rules of Hill of Swords, which was equivalent to slapping Ernest Mason’s face in public!
Ernest Mason’s expression was extremely ugly.
“Mr. Walsh!”
After taking a deep breath, Ernest Mason gestured to Josh Walsh, “Step aside!”
“The rules we set ourselves, if even we can’t abide by them, what’s the point of having rules? How will we convince others?”
“So let him go!”
His voice was as cold as ice, squeezed out from between clenched teeth!
Even a fool could see that with Loong Jackman dead, if Tim Lewis was allowed to leave safely, not only would Josh Walsh be unhappy, even Ernest Mason would feel dissatisfied!
Yet Ernest Mason could not stop him, he could not break the rules he had set!
“Hmph!”
Josh Walsh gnashed his teeth as he stared at Tim Lewis, the fire in his eyes seemingly about to spout flames. “You’d better get the hell out of Swordland immediately!”
“Otherwise, the next time I see you, I will take your head to pay tribute to Loong Jackman’s spirit in heaven!!!”
Having said that, he turned and strode away, leaving with a flick of his sleeve!
Even if Josh Walsh was unwilling in a thousand and one ways, he could only endure for the greater good. After all, this was Swordland, their territory. As long as Tim Lewis dared to stay here for one more day, he had countless ways and countless opportunities to take Tim Lewis’ life in private!
“Fool!”
“Bah!”
Tim Lewis was completely unafraid of Josh Walsh’s threats. He shamelessly spat towards Josh Walsh’s retreating figure, then strode towards the parking lot again!
“Let’s go!”
“Follow me!”
All the sons of the Taylor family led by Howard Taylor were stunned and frightened silly by Tim Lewis’ arrogant aura. They hurriedly followed Tim Lewis towards the parking lot, but couldn’t help muttering to themselves:
Is this… it? Are we leaving?
Although they had killed Loong Jackman, shown off their might, vented their anger, and boasted, so what? They still didn’t get a place in the Hill of Swords Cave!!!
“Gentlemen!”
“Wait a moment!”
Just when Tim Lewis was only twenty meters away from the parking lot, just when Howard Taylor and the others were filled with doubts, just when the Swordland public was buzzing with discussions, just when Ernest Mason was about to flip the page and move on to the next item!
Abruptly, a man’s voice suddenly came from the rest area across from them!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
As soon as the man finished speaking, three figures shot out from the rest area like gusts of wind, moving extremely fast. They appeared by Tim Lewis’ side before the surrounding people could react, surrounding him in the middle!
The one who had spoken was naturally Jayden Harris, eldest son of the Harris family in Crane. The three old men who had rushed out to surround Tim Lewis were Complete Stage cultivators brought by Jayden Harris from Crane!
Whoosh!
This sudden change instantly caused an uproar among the vast crowd!
“What the hell!”
“Still not done?”
“Is the Harris family going to make a move against that damn old guy???”
Cries of shock rang out!
Josh Walsh, who had walked more than ten meters away, was also startled. He halted abruptly and whipped around. Seeing Tim Lewis surrounded, his eyes lit up brightly!
This is great!
Fantastic!
Damn!
According to the rules Ernest Mason had just set, Tim Lewis did not violate the Hill of Swords rules, so Saint Leo Temple’s ten major families had no reason to make a move against him. However, although Crane’s Harris family had conspired with Ernest Mason and the others, they were not a family force of Swordland!
Therefore, what Ernest Mason, Josh Walsh and the others wanted to do but could not, Jayden Harris could!!!
“What is the meaning of this?”
Tim Lewis’ expression was a little ugly as he asked. However, his question was not directed at Jayden Harris, who was still in the rest area and had not come out, but at Ernest Mason, who was standing on the ordinary gray platform!
Last night, Howard Taylor had already told Tim Lewis in great detail about the collusion between Ernest Mason and the Harris family of Crane in private. Naturally, Tim Lewis understood that the Harris family cultivators jumping out at this time was clearly here to vent Ernest Mason and the others!
Ernest Mason did not answer Tim Lewis’ question!
However, Jayden Harris in the rest area took the initiative to respond, “I heard this gentleman spewing wild boasts and outrageous words! I saw this gentleman using cruel means and killing without batting an eye! I was displeased! So I wanted these few useless old fellows by my side to exchange pointers with him, just like the cage match earlier, regardless of life or death!”
“And to show my respect for this gentleman, one-on-one duels are unnecessary!”
“Perhaps this gentleman’s martial arts are unparalleled in the world. Even if these three old fellows join hands, they may not be his match…”
“Mr. Mason!”
“I’m not violating Swordland’s rules by doing this, right?”
Clearly! Just like Tim Lewis, Jayden Harris weren’t for his opponent either. His words were meant for Ernest Mason to hear!
Moreover! Jayden Harris spoke very calmly, with no discernible joy or anger in his tone. It was as if he was just casually mentioning some trivial matter!
However! With his voice wrapped in dark energy, it instantly travelled several miles and echoed in midair, making its way into the ears of many people in the crowd!
The vast crowd instantly exploded!
Three against one?
Damn!
For Jayden Harris to say something so bullying, he clearly no longer cared about face. He was determined to have Tim Lewis’ life!
“That doesn’t count!”
Ernest Mason was secretly delighted, but didn’t show it on his face. He made a show of hesitating briefly before nodding and saying, “Mr. Harris and this gentleman are not from Swordland. The grievances between you have nothing to do with Swordland!”
“Of course! There’s no need to follow Swordland’s rules!”
In other words! Fight or kill as you please, I won’t get involved or stop you. Do as you wish!
This was equivalent to giving Jayden Harris a green light!
No fools were present, so naturally everyone saw through the deceit!
Upon hearing this, Tim Lewis was fearless, but it frightened the hell out of Howard Taylor and the other sons of the Taylor family. In their view, although Tim Lewis was powerful, the Complete Stage cultivators of the Harris family from Crane were definitely not weak either!
One against three, Tim Lewis had no chance of winning at all! His death was certain!
Then if Tim Lewis was killed, would Ernest Mason and Jayden Harris let the Taylor sons off easily?
In their panic, Howard Taylor turned to look at the luxury car Sean was in at the parking lot across the way. His heart was burning with anxiety as he secretly thought: Sir, it’s come to this life or death moment, yet you still haven’t come out? Where’s the other Complete Stage cultivator with you? If not now, then when???
“Good!”
“What a great ‘nothing to do with Swordland’!”
Just when the atmosphere on scene was tense with swords drawn and crossbows ready, when Howard Taylor and the others were in despair, when everyone thought Ernest Mason and Jayden Harris had joined forces and Tim Lewis was certainly doomed this time, something completely unexpected happened!
Suddenly, a cold snort sounded!
Then, over a dozen figures walked out of the vast crowd in unison. The one leading them was the Smith family head, Karen Smith. Following behind Karen were over ten others, naturally people of the Smith family!
Most of them were at the Late Stage in cultivation!
Among them! There was also one person, a Complete Stage cultivator like Karen Smith!!!
Before the shocked crowd could react, Karen Smith looked up at Ernest Mason on the podium and continued, “Since grievances between external forces have nothing to do with the major families of Swordland!”
“Then! Our Smith family members are also not of Swordland. If I say, I want to take advantage of Swordland’s precious land now, to settle some grievances between us and the Harris family!”
“I’m sure Mason would not intervene, right???”
Fight fire with fire!
There’s no denying, as the leader of such a huge family, Karen Smith was indeed a sly old fox who knew how to size up situations!
Originally! The Harris family and the Smith family each had three Complete Stage cultivators holding the fort, neither able to overcome the other. For this Hill of Swords feast day, Jayden Harris had brought all three of the Harris family’s Complete Stage cultivators to Swordland, while one of the Smith family elders was in secluded cultivation and unable to come. So while the Smith family members present weren’t few, there were only two Complete Stage cultivators. Outnumbered three to two, they hadn’t originally thought of opposing the Harris family!
But! The Harris family wanted to take advantage of the chance to get rid of Tim Lewis! And Swordland wasn’t getting involved!Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.
This was undoubtedly a golden opportunity in Karen Smith’s eyes. Based on the strength Tim Lewis had just demonstrated, he could definitely take out one of the Harris family cultivators in a one-on-one fight!
As for the other two, they had over 70% confidence that their Smith family could kill them!
Moreover! From listening to the discussions of the Swordland commoners around them earlier, Tim Lewis hadn’t come alone. There was another Complete Stage cultivator with him who hadn’t appeared yet!
This meant it would be four against three, and their success rate could directly rise above 90%!
How could Karen Smith miss such a good opportunity?
So he made the decisive decision to step forward!
“You!”
Karen Smith’s actions stunned quite a few people, including Ernest Mason and the others on the gray podium. They were so shocked they couldn’t speak!
Both angry and furious!
The Swordland commoners among the vast crowd were nearly numb. They had come today to watch a good show in the first place, but never expected one spectacular scene after another, with continuous twists and turns. It was simply full of unexpected surprises, wave after wave, keeping them glued to it all!
Today it had been worth coming!
Perhaps they would not only get to watch the podium fights, but also see infighting between two families!!!
“Mr. Lewis!”
After speaking, Karen Smith completely ignored the reactions from Ernest Mason and the others. He went straight to Tim Lewis, who was surrounded by the three Harris family cultivators, and laughed as he walked, “I’m Karen Smith!”
“As it happens, there are some grievances between my Smith family and the Harris family. If you don’t mind, how about we liven things up a bit?”
Since they were going to join forces with Tim Lewis, Karen Smith naturally treated him courteously!
However! Before Tim Lewis could respond, Jayden Harris’ icy voice sounded from the rest area across the way: “Is the Smith family looking to take advantage of the situation?”
“Yes! So what?”
Karen Smith didn’t stop walking and casually said, “What, only your Harris family is allowed to bully the minority, while my Smith family can’t take advantage of the situation?”
There were deep contradictions between the two families. Their relationship was already torn beyond repair, constantly engaged in overt and covert struggles, doing everything to try and destroy the other side. Now that they had finally caught an opportunity, Karen Smith wouldn’t bother with any righteousness!
Fists were the only truth!
In the blink of an eye, Karen Smith led over a dozen Smith family members, along with the dumbstruck dozen or so Taylor sons, to completely surround the three Harris family Complete Stage cultivators!
Thus an extremely bizarre scene appeared. While the three Harris cultivators surrounded Tim Lewis, they were in turn surrounded on all sides by a good twenty dark energy cultivators from the two families, unable to break out. It was like a set of Russian nesting dolls, one inside another!
“Boss!”
“This…”
On the other side in the parking lot, Spirit Wolf also watched with stunned disbelief from the luxury car he was in. Somewhat ridiculously, he turned back to look at Sean, who was holding Phyllis in the rear cabin, and asked, “Should we still go up there?”
Unbeknownst to him, upon seeing Tim Lewis trapped earlier, Sean had already prepared to go help. He had told Spirit Wolf to drive the car straight over. But who could have expected Karen Smith and the others to suddenly jump in!
This was awkward…
Damn! Karen Smith had beaten Sean to the punch and stolen his spotlight. So should Sean still go up there???