Chapter 295: Sean Makes a Move, Julia’s Choice
Was it over?
Sean, hiding unnoticed behind a fake mountain, had watched the drama unfold in the courtyard. To be honest, Fergus Archer’s ferocity had exceeded his expectations!
However!
Princes Roscoe, Adam, and Lillard were still standing there unscathed!
Of the eighteen Complete Stage elders, only nine had died!
Half dead!
This!
Wasn’t enough!
This!
Wasn’t the result Sean wanted!
So!
The situation wasn’t over, and Sean still had no intention of revealing himself. He wanted to see what the fearless Fergus Archer would do to Princes Roscoe and the others.
Would he dare to kill???
However!
Just as Sean had settled into his seat to continue watching, just as Fergus Archer strode towards Prince Adam at a critical moment, and just as Prince Roscoe’s thumb hovered over the red button on the master switch, ready to make a desperate move…
A sudden change occurred!!!
“Stop!”
A familiar voice came from behind the loft, causing everyone to pause!
Immediately after!
A group of people hurried over from the left side of the stone path, mostly women, more than a dozen!
The reason it was mostly…
Because!
Among the crowd, there was only one exception: Spirit Wolf!
Spirit Wolf was there too!
With Spirit Wolf present, Julia was naturally there as well. Spirit Wolf had been ordered by Sean to protect Julia specifically!
At this moment!
Julia walked in the middle of the crowd, with Spirit Wolf on her left and an elegant middle-aged woman, presumably her mother, on her right. She was dressed in a red wedding gown!
Wearing a phoenix coronet and a bridal veil!
Draped in a brocade robe!
A slender waistband!
Bright red lips and white teeth!
At first glance!
She looked like a celestial being who had descended to Earth, extraordinarily beautiful and enchanting. Surrounded by the other women, she was like the moon among the stars, instantly attracting everyone’s attention!
The smile on Prince Ashby’s face froze!
Fergus Archer stopped in his tracks!
Prince Roscoe’s thumb slowly loosened from the red button!
And in Sean’s heart, there was a sudden jolt!
Damn!
Was this Julia’s decision and choice???
Ah, so that’s what happened! She had entered the mansion with Spirit Wolf earlier and only emerged now after changing her clothes and getting ready in the back. She was willing to sacrifice her own happiness, and even her life, to prevent the tragedy unfolding before her and to protect her parents and family.
Just as she had said before! Being born into a royal family meant that many things were beyond her control. Freedom was a luxury for her, as she was destined to become a pawn in others’ power struggles.
Destined! Like a bird in a cage! Even though her father had harmed her before, pushing her into a deadly situation, she couldn’t sever the blood ties and leave her parents behind.
She! She was pure-hearted, not a cruel and ruthless woman! This was her fate!
Watching Julia’s determined steps, her slightly reddened eyes, and unwavering gaze, Sean couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, feeling a touch of heartache.
“Julia???”
Julia’s sudden appearance shocked her father the most. Obviously, Julia had gone straight to the back after entering the mansion to find her mother. Prince Adam had been discussing strategies with Prince Roscoe and Prince Lillard, unaware of what had happened.
So, at this critical moment when their lives were at stake, Julia stepped forward to save her father from the impending danger. Her actions left him utterly stunned. His eyes widened in disbelief, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
However! Julia didn’t even glance at Prince Adam, nor did she say a word to him. Instead, she called out to Prince Ashby standing across from her.
“Prince Ashby!” She exclaimed, “You just said that my grandfather personally arranged this marriage, and I disappeared without a trace. If my father couldn’t present the bride today, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor, punishable by the extermination of our family. Right?”
“Well!” She continued, “Now I want to ask, since I’m back and the wedding can proceed, and I can marry Lord Archer, is my father still guilty of deceiving the emperor? Do you still want to exterminate our family???”
Her words were a stark contrast to the melancholic, submissive Julia they knew. Prince Ashby’s expression turned cold. Julia’s sudden appearance had disrupted his plan.
More importantly! Before! During the battle at Jade Restaurant, Julia and Sean had both disappeared after falling off the cliff. And now! Since Julia had reappeared, where was Sean?
Had he returned too??? Clearly, Prince Ashby wasn’t the only one with such doubts. There was also Prince Roscoe! His sharp eyes scanned the surroundings, releasing dark energy in an attempt to locate Sean. But his efforts were in vain.
As he turned to Julia, he asked, “Julia! Mr. Mason, he…”
However! Before Prince Roscoe could finish his question, Fergus Archer, who was just as eager to know Sean’s whereabouts, suddenly transformed into a blur and charged at Julia with lightning speed.
The less than ten-meter distance was closed in a blink of an eye. Fergus Archer’s speed was so fast that no one had time to react or intervene. A loud bang echoed as Spirit Wolf, who had been by Julia’s side, instinctively tried to protect her. But facing the overwhelming dark energy of Fergus Archer, an entrant of the Bright Realm, Spirit Wolf was no match and was sent flying.
The same fate befell the dozen or so women, including Julia’s mother. In the next instant, Fergus Archer reached Julia, showing no mercy. His large left hand reached out and grabbed her neck, lifting her off the ground.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye. Even Sean, who had been hiding behind a rockery, had no chance to intervene.
“You want to marry?” He sneered, “Pah! I don’t give a damn!!!”
Fergus Archer’s eyes bulged with rage as he stared menacingly at Julia. He gritted his teeth and demanded, “Tell me, where is that bastard Sean?”
“Or else!”
“I’ll snap your neck and twist off your head right now!”
Compared to Julia, it was clear that Fergus Archer cared much more about Sean!
Sean had killed his precious black-scaled python, his three top lieutenants, and the Black Marsh Rhinotigers. His desire to kill Sean had reached an indescribable intensity!
“Stop!”
“Let go of Julia!”
Both Julia’s mother, who had been thrown onto the ground, and Prince Adam shouted in unison.
But Julia’s mother lay on the ground, tears in her eyes and blood at the corner of her mouth, so injured that she couldn’t even stand up.
And Prince Adam!
He could only scold!
Knowing he was no match for Fergus Archer, he didn’t dare to attack, fearing not only that he wouldn’t save Julia, but also that he might lose his own life.
Suddenly!
Amid the chaos, an unexpected scene took place!
As Fergus Archer tightly choked Julia, her feet lifted off the ground, and her face quickly turned red from the lack of oxygen. Facing Fergus Archer’s questioning, she seemed to have a plan and suddenly pulled a sharp dagger about 20 centimeters long from her gown. She then ruthlessly stabbed it toward Fergus Archer’s chest!
At that moment, Fergus Archer was shirtless with no clothing to protect him!
Julia got her wish!
The dagger pierced Fergus Archer’s skin!
However!
It couldn’t go any further!
It had only penetrated about two centimeters deep before it stopped, as if Fergus Archer’s flesh was made of stone or steel-unspeakably hard!
This!
It was also the main reason why the combined lethal strike of the eighteen Complete Stage elders hadn’t successfully killed Fergus Archer!
Fergus Archer’s defense was too strong!
It was like having a body of iron and copper.
Looking down at the dagger in his chest, Fergus Archer looked up at Julia again and suddenly laughed. His big face, already fierce, was now covered in blood, making him look even more terrifying.
Even his laughter!
It was so chilling that it made people shudder!
“You want to kill me?”
“Hahahaha…”
With Fergus Archer’s strength, he naturally noticed Julia’s move. He could have easily stopped her, but he didn’t. He wanted Julia to try to kill him, to stab him, only to find she couldn’t!
He wanted to see the look of despair and helplessness in her eyes!
Of course!
More importantly!
He wanted to use Julia to lure out Sean!
“You wench!”
After waiting for a while and seeing no sign of Sean, Fergus Archer became impatient. He angrily said, “Where is your little lover?”
“Where is that bastard Sean?”
“Isn’t he very powerful?”
“Huh?”
“Tell him to come out and save you, to be a man and fight me to the death!”
“If he doesn’t come!”
“Then you can go wait for him in the underworld!”
Having said that, Fergus Archer finally lost all patience and was about to snap Julia’s neck with a sudden burst of strength from his left hand!
Suddenly!
At that moment, a cold glint appeared beside a fake mountain behind Fergus Archer. A blade’s shadow, swift as lightning and as elegant as a startled swan, cut through the air and whistled toward Fergus Archer!
It was Sean!
He had made his move!
Julia had fallen into Fergus Archer’s hands, but Sean hadn’t immediately jumped out to save her because the distance was too great. If he couldn’t save Julia with one strike, there would be no second chance!
So!
Sean had been waiting for the right moment!
He was looking for a split second when Fergus Archer was using his dark energy, forcing him to let go of Julia and save himself from a potentially lethal strike!
And now!
It was that moment!
As expected!
Just as Sean had anticipated, when he unleashed his attack from a distance, the blade’s shadow formed by bright energy immediately caught everyone’s attention. Fergus Archer felt a sudden chill in his heart and sensed the danger!
He immediately realized how powerful this strike was!
Almost subconsciously, he let go of Julia, turned around, and raised the bone-crushing hammer in his right hand to block in front of his chest. This series of actions was completed in an instant, a testament to the instincts of a seasoned warrior, a subconscious self-protection, and a natural physiological response!
Boom!
The next moment, the blade’s shadow struck Fergus Archer’s hammer with a resounding crash, forcing him to retreat five or six meters before he could barely stop himself!
The power of the blade, formed by bright energy, was evident!
Fergus Archer was stunned. So was Prince Ashby, Prince William, Prince Green, and Princes Roscoe, Adam, and Lillard.
Damn! That was Fergus Archer, a top cultivator of the Bright Realm and the mighty South Forest Lord Archer!
Everyone had seen how fierce, terrifying, and invincible Fergus Archer had been, which made them feel desperate. But now, just one strike from dozens of meters away had repelled him five or six meters back!
An unbelievable sight!
A blurry figure flashed before everyone’s eyes, and before they could recover from the shock, Sean appeared beside Julia. He caught her as she fell and asked, “Your Highness, are you alright?”
Julia’s face was flushed and she looked terrible, but when she saw Sean, she forced a smile and whispered, “Mr. Mason, I…”
“I’m sorry. I know I ruined your plan. But… thank you…”
With that, she couldn’t hold on any longer and passed out on the spot.
Sean sighed, handed Julia over to the approaching Spirit Wolf, and turned to face the still-shocked Fergus Archer. His eyes suddenly turned cold as ice, and he said in a deep voice, “Do you want to fight me to the death?”
“Heh! You… are not worthy!”
Although Fergus Archer was strong and nearly invincible below the Bright Realm, it would have been difficult to predict the outcome of a battle between him and Sean before his breakthrough.
However, Sean had now broken through, while Fergus Archer had not.
The difference between the Bright Realm and the entry level of the Bright Realm was only half a realm, but it was as insurmountable as the gap between the Complete Stage and the entry level of the Bright Realm.
Standing on the other side, Prince Ashby clearly realized the gap between Fergus Archer and Sean.
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So, “Everyone, come in!” Prince Ashby ordered decisively. With a bang, the gate of Prince Adam’s mansion was blown open, and the thirty-two Complete Stage elders guarding the entrance rushed in like a tidal wave.
Without waiting for Prince Ashby’s command, the thirty-two elders surrounded Sean in the center.
Sean was somewhat disappointed. After all this, he still had to take matters into his own hands…
Then, Sean scanned the thirty-two elders with his sharp eyes, his cold gaze finally resting on Prince Ashby. He shook his head and said, “Even with all of them…”
“It’s still not enough!”
Prince Ashby’s pupils shrank. “You!”
At that moment, Fergus Archer gritted his teeth.