Chapter 8 Cannot Be Too Low Profile

• He promptly left Maiden Peak and returned to Solitude Peak.
• The events of that day made Asher realize a valuable lesson.
• In Nouvo Continent, keeping a profile too low was not advisable.
• If he had shown a hint of his talent, perhaps Solitude Peak wouldn't have ended up in such a state.
• In fact, no one would even have ideas about Honor Sword and Solitude Peak if he had done that.
• At night, a shadowy figure discreetly departed from Divine Sword Sect, swiftly heading westward. Their speed was so fast that it vanished in the blink of an eye.
• Located thousands of kilometers to the west of Divine Sword Sect lay Hades Sect.
• At that time, a secret meeting was held within Hades Sect by a group of about ten individuals.
• They were the decision-makers of Hades Sect.
• One of them questioned, “Sir! Isn't what we're doing a bit too risky? Supreme Demon Sect and Divine Sword Sect are among the top superpowers within Lushtopia. If we rashly get involved, won't we—”
• “Your concerns are valid!” the leader of Hades Sect responded. “I must say, in the past, I would never have involved myself in the feud between Supreme Demon Sect and Divine Sword Sect. However, things are different now.”
• “What's different?”
• “Not long ago, the grand elder of Supreme Demon Sect, Walter Brandt, had achieved a breakthrough!”
• Upon hearing those words, the executives of Hades Sect present were shocked. Their eyes widened in disbelief as they stared at their leader. A breakthrough? Does that mean Supreme Demon Sect will completely crush Divine Sword Sect?
• Seeing the astonished expressions on everyone's faces, the leader of Hades Sect grinned before continuing to speak. “Supreme Demon Sect is gradually undermining the strength of Divine Sword Sect in collaboration with Seven Slaughter Sect. Once Walter has fully stabilized his new power, he will launch a decisive attack on Divine Sword Sect, annihilating this long-standing rival. Then, he will deal with Azure Cloud Sect. When Supreme Demon Sect rules over Lushtopia, Hades Sect will also be able to rise to prominence with their help. This is our only chance, and we absolutely cannot miss it.”
• Upon hearing that explanation, Hades Sect's executives understood why their leader dared to injure Maverick and snatch away the Honor Sword.
• The following day, at high noon, the sun was shining brilliantly.
• Suddenly, above Hades Sect, an ethereal colossal sword, three hundred meters long, materialized out of nowhere. The sword's tip was pointed directly toward Hades Sect, ready to plunge downwards.
• Boom!
• The Sect Protection Formation had only held up briefly before it was completely obliterated.
• The immense power caused the entire Hades Sect to sway as though buffeted by a storm, with countless buildings teetering on the brink of collapse.
• “How insolent! Who dares to run wild at Hades Sect? Are you seeking death?” Dozens of Hades Sect's executives burst forth as they shouted.
• However, they were all taken aback when they saw the gigantic sword suspended in the sky.
• Boom!
• The massive sword continued its unstoppable descent. The people of Hades Sect couldn't even get close, let alone stop it. In the end, all they could do was watch as the phantom sword plunged into the main hall of Hades Sect, obliterating it.
• The immense force of impact had reduced everything in the vicinity to ruins.
• Even the executives of Hades Sect were pinned to the ground, unable to move.
• The colossal sword was thrust into the ground, with only a third of its length buried. The remaining two-thirds towered above the surface.
• It was only then that everyone at Hades Sect realized there was actually a person standing at the top of the sword hilt.
• “Who... Who are you? How did we offend you? Why are you being so ruthless? You won't even give us a chance to speak!” the leader of Hades Sect loudly demanded.
• He knew pleading would be futile since his enemy had struck directly.
• Also, Hades Sect had done many bad things in the shadow, and it was a band of criminals brought together for a common purpose. As such, they couldn't tell for sure who their foe was.
• The figure standing on the sword's hilt didn't respond but slowly turned around, revealing a face hidden behind a ghastly mask.
• Immediately, he stomped his foot.
• Boom!
• The massive sword was once again thrust a third of the way into the ground, leaving only the hilt exposed.
• The already-ruined Hades Sect was completely leveled.
• Many disciples died or were severely injured.
• A handful of the more powerful executives from Hades Sect were still hanging on by a thread.
• With just a single strike, Hades Sect was obliterated, clearly demonstrating the incredible strength of that individual.
• “B*stard! Aren't you afraid of retribution?” the head of Hades Sect cursed vehemently.
• Hades Sect was his life's work. He had originally planned to rise to prominence through Supreme Demon Sect, but he never anticipated a sudden attack that would lead to the destruction of everything he had built.
• Where are the people from the Supreme Demon Sect? Didn't they promise to ensure the safety of Hades Sect? Why hadn't they shown up yet? The leader of Hades Sect gritted his teeth.
• The masked man remained silent, his icy gaze fixed on the leader of Hades Sect.
• He was none other than Asher, who had slipped away from Divine Sword Sect to avenge his master, Maverick.
• The first time he revealed a hint of his true abilities, it was simply terrifying to the extreme.
• If the executives of Divine Sword Sect were to discover the so-called useless senior disciple had obliterated Hades Sect with a single stroke of his sword, one could only wonder what they would think.
• Although the strength of Hades Sect wasn't particularly formidable, it was still a middle-tier sect. It wasn't an entity anyone could simply annihilate, let alone with a single sword strike.