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Gilmore’s call was straightforward. He preferred that Crimson and the dozen other sect masters handle this issue with Cedric behind closed doors.

They were to determine who had fabricated the lies and who had been

This, undoubtedly, put Cedric at a disadvantage.

ceived by them.

In private, Cedric stood no chance against the combined force of Crimson and the dozen other sect masters.

The odds were stacked against Cedric, both in terms of numbers and strength.

Moreover, private resolution in this context didn’t imply amicable negotiations. It was more of a contest of physical power.

The one with the mightier power would hold the truth.

Crimson and the dozen other sect masters were thrilled when they caught wind of Gilmore’s choice to let them sort things out with Cedric in private,

To them, it appeared to be a simple matter of resolving it in private.

They believed that the dozen or so sect masters were more than capable of dealing with Cedric,

With satisfied grins, Crimson, White, and the rest chimed in together, addressing Gilmore, “Thanks, Mr. Reed. care of this problem on our own with Cedric.”

“And we’ll make sure things get sorted out to your satisfaction, Mr. Reed.”

Lake

Gilmore gave a nod of approval and added, “Okay then, work it out among yourselves, and just give me a heads–up once you’ve got things figured out.”

Having said this, Gilmore turned and headed towards the group of martialists of the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect.

Subsequently, Gilmore approached Leland, Darius, and the others.

Leland and Darius couldn’t hide their relief.

They had been concerned that Cedric’s cunning words might persuade Gilmore to pardon him.

But now, they no longer felt that way.

Because Gilmore still had one more trick hidden. He had given the job to Crimson and the dozen other sect masters to face off with Cedric

Remembering how Cedric’s messenger pigeons had lured the Dragonspire Mountains‘ major sects to the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect, with the plan of employing a dozen sect masters to take down Gilmore.

dozen other sect masters to deal

twist brought immense joy to Leland, Darius,

Sect, Crimson and the dozen sect masters

Cedric, who had blended in

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sect masters‘ eyes, a gleam of hatred and even a hint of murderous

the fierce gaze of Crimson and the others, a shiver ran

well aware that once Crimson and the others took

just severely slandered them in front of

that, like Cedric, their fate was also in

secure their own survival, Crimson and his group would act swiftly, showing no

if he wanted to escape for his life, there was no way to do so. Gilmore

Cedric became a

motive behind Gilmore’s unusual decision to release him

instead sealed his acupoints so that the sole destiny awaiting

was

earlier attempts to frame Gilmore,

Crimson and the dozen other sect masters had

and they confronted Cedric with accusing questions. “Cedric,

did you mean

it weren’t for those messages you sent through messenger pigeons, accusing Mr. Reed of scheming against the four major sects and swiping your Secret

right, if it weren’t for Cedric’s pigeon–delivered messages, they wouldn’t have been tempted or gathered their

of defeat and the subsequent act of begging for mercy at Gilmore’s

the sect masters, Cedric was the one who had

confronted with the furious rants from Crimson and the rest, went white as a sheet, his voice shaking. “Gentlemen…. It’s all just a horrible

kill me.

Bang!

his lips, a fierce blow from

Cedric’s

widened, agony etched across his

then, with a splatter, Cedric coughed up

entire body collapsed to the ground, life

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Cedric’s eyes remained wide open, as if he refused

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