The Man's Decree

Arnold then turned to Jared and asked, “Are you admitting defeat? If you are, you won’t be allowed to participate in the challenge for the next three years!”

“I won’t forfeit, not even in death. Burn me to ashes if you dare!” Jared stood up, his face brimming with arrogance as he taunted.

He was intent on provoking Thiago so that the latter could unleash the fire source without restraint, even if the flame engulfed him. He wasn’t afraid of Thiago’s fire source anyway.

“Axel, stop talking and forfeit quickly! Otherwise, you’ll die from the fire,” Carla shouted.

“Axel, stop being so stubborn!”

Judd wore a troubled expression. He couldn’t understand why Jared was so stubborn. Just admit defeat already! It’s not like he’ll die from it!

“I don’t have many talents but stubbornness is my strong suit. I refuse to admit defeat, even if it kills

and make you eat your words. We’ll see how long you can last.” Thiago’s features contorted with anger.

vast network of interlacing

after merging with the fire source, it erupted

if the array hadn’t been in

judge, would you really just stand by and watch the inner court disciples harm each other? This matter wouldn’t end with only Axel’s death. You’d face harsh criticism too.” All Judd could do was coerce Arnold into intervening. Otherwise, Jared would

was decidedly displeased. He was an elder, after all, yet Judd dared

place. With his ability, he feared being unable to stop them if he decided to

refined the violaceus flame of the Violet Flame Sect. Those fire sources were unlike anything ordinary elders like him had ever

finally pressed the switch, deactivating the

several other judges, acted together

has already been decided, so there’s no need

filled Jared at the interception. He really wanted to curse

it meant using the violaceus flame

that battle, Thiago might’ve needed to recuperate for a good while, perhaps even a year or more. Having paid such a high price, he simply