Lightning Is the Only Way

Liran's world broke down.

His Sect was destroyed, and now his son was dead too?

Why?

Why had all of this happened?

Why was the world against him?

What had he done to deserve this?

"Ahahaha!"

Arthur laughed loudly as he saw Liran's shocked expression.

Pack!

Arthur threw the head over, and Liran caught it out of reflex. In shock, Liran looked down at the head, and the last expression of Surem was still very visible on his face.

Rage, hatred, anger, tragedy, sadness.

There were still wet spots on Surem's face from the tears he had cried. His expression showed pure pain, denial, and anger. It was the expression of someone so angry with the world that they had given up, trying to find solace in death.

Gravis took a deep breath as he saw the head. He wanted to say that this had nothing to do with him, but his emotions disagreed.

Gravis wanted to say that he didn't care, but deep down, he did care. In his mind, Surem's death was a tragedy. Surem was far better than his father, and he had had a great mindset.

However, sometimes, when one lost control over their emotions, all the good things of a person couldn't make up for the emotional mistakes one committed.

Gravis didn't really see Surem as a friend, but he also wasn't a stranger.

Gravis had wanted to stop him, but he also didn't want to force his protection on him.

If they had been closer, Gravis might have forced Surem to stay, but they hadn't been that close.

was right or wrong. Surem wasn't a little kid. He

head and also started

distance. "I have already informed the Sect Alliance. They

already here," came a voice as over a hundred people appeared in the

the other Sect Masters. All his attention was on

that every single Sect Master had appeared. Wasn't there supposed to be some council? Why

'The meeting,' he thought. 'Liran was supposed to be away for several days but came back after only a couple of hours. The meeting probably hasn't ended yet, which meant that every Sect Master was gathered regardless. How

Sect Masters looked

the Unrestrained

thoroughly destroyed. They had expected ruins and corpses, but nothing but dust

There was only dust.

monster could have so much hatred for

that her words and feelings were genuine. After all, not every Sect Master had been involved in this plot. Probably not even half have

Sect Alliance was probably made of people who genuinely wanted to create a home for themselves. However, the small portion of filth

selfish Cultivators remained unpunished, the entire Sect

more good and trusting people one had in

"As you see, the Unrestrained Sect has been utterly annihilated, and only two people remain, the Sect Master and this disciple," Arthur said as he gestured towards

to make a decision. Is such a Sect worthy of staying in the Sect Alliance?" Arthur said as he

Master shouted in anger. "One of our allies has been killed, and you only think about

said, his voice seemingly filled with righteousness. "I grieve for our lost comrades as much as you, but we have to look to the future. As the highest power, it is our obligation to be an example for

other visitor. What of Cultivators in the Core Regions? One Immortal King could come on their own and claim that they are a Sect. Can

one said

Immortal King to represent a Sect, we will be in the wrong for refusing them. We would be playing favorites, and as soon as we play

but now, we have to protect the Sect Alliance and everyone in it. Therefore, I will initiate a vote now. I hereby call a vote for removing the Unrestrained Sect of the

Sect Master shouted. "Your feud with Liran

is right. For now, we

"We can talk about this tragedy later.

one gnashed his teeth in anger. What was up with them!? Did

and met the gazes

looked to the side, not meeting his

at him with

with discomfort and guilt

with compassion and encouragement to