The Man's Decree

But now, astonishingly, Jared seemed to recognize the blood emerald. Moreover, it looked like a single blood emerald was far from enough to satisfy Jared.

However, even Carlo, as a senior elder of the Duad Formation Sect, had only one blood emerald.

“Of course not,” he said, “This blood emerald is merely a down payment. Once you’ve assisted me in becoming the leader of Duad Formation Sect, I can give you ten more of these blood emeralds. How does that sound?” Carlo tentatively asked.

Jared shook his head. “I still feel it’s somewhat risky.”

“What exactly do you want? Our sect only has a handful of blood emeralds, around a dozen or so. Isn’t giving you ten enough?” Carlo was growing anxious.

Upon seeing Carlo’s demeanor, Jared knew that Carlo wasn’t one to lie. It appeared that Duad Formation Sect really only had a dozen or so blood emeralds.

to give him everything, ten was already the

emerald, what I really want is the core essence of your sect’s arcane array. Don’t tell me that a sect as big as yours doesn’t have

this, Carlo slightly relaxed and said, “So you’re after the

want the divine markings of your sect.”

Formation Sect. He was

markings, or whether you can refine them, that’s up to you. But let me tell you, mastering the divine markings is no easy task. If not done properly, you could go off the deep end,”

all you need to do is give

to be full of confidence, but in reality, Jared had

Sect, I’ll let you know when the time is right. As long as you assist me in becoming the leader of Duad Formation Sect, our sect will undoubtedly form a lasting alliance with your

don’t seem like a coward. Why were you so scared back then?” Jared

“If I didn’t show fear, and even acted tough, would you still lock

the spot. How could I possibly

today? Initially, I came to assist Harlan on my own accord. I was also secretly collaborating with him. He promised to help me secure the position of the leader of Duad Formation Sect. But who would have guessed that this guy would let

might refuse