In the end, even if bizarre events were the primary enemy facing humanity, they had no connection with Sky Shadow whatsoever. If there had been any room for easing tensions with the Jade Clear Sect before, today's battle undoubtedly pushed both sides toward a razor's edge.

Sky Shadow's killing intent gradually subsided, his expression as stern and piercing as ever, "You think that a few words from an outsider can resolve the grudge between us, and how can you guarantee they won't turn against me afterward?"

"Why not? The hidden factions I know of, though conservative, always keep their word, and besides, we all share a common enemy."

Roland saw that Sky Shadow was on guard and claimed that the Jade Clear Sect's mystical techniques could potentially limit the bizarre, or at the very least, become a significant force for humanity. After all, normal human constitutions couldn't come into contact with that kind of thing. Therefore, the only option was to gather whatever forces were available and use various methods to try and limit the growth of the bizarre.

In her observations, she also mentioned that the bizarre possessed many abilities that were unknown to them, such as flight, which was quite terrifying. If such entities could survive in space and draw energy to grow stronger through physical laws unknown to humans, it was possible that their corner of the universe would gradually collapse like the Magic Crystal civilization.

Now, the only thing that needed attention was to eliminate the bizarre at the budding stage.

Sky Shadow was not a man who did not understand the gravity of situations, but Roland's story was so fantastical it begged scrutiny. He fell silent for a while before saying, "What if I must make a move against you?"

"I will stop you."

"Hah, with just you?" Sky Shadow felt quite disdainful of Roland's bravado, even though he couldn't fathom Roland's depths, her overwhelming confidence constantly reminded him that she was just a weak fighter. As for the Jade Clear Sect, they didn't even qualify for negotiation anymore.

Roland's gaze was calm, serene, and her breath carried the faint scent of orchids. Her beautiful eyes blinked slowly, watching Sky Shadow for several seconds before she softly suggested, "How about we make a bet?"

Sky Shadow did not react to her words, but a spark of keen interest flitted across his steely gaze, silently waiting for Roland's next words.

"You can attack me with all your might, and if I can withstand it, our mutual grudges will be wiped clean. If not, I won't interfere anymore. How does that sound?"

Roland's voice was light yet seemed to boom like thunder into Sky Shadow's ears. His first thought was that it was impossible, absolutely impossible; how could her slight frame possibly withstand the full force of a warrior's blow? His view of Roland grew weirder by the moment...

"Hehe, what's the matter? Have you learned to pity the fair sex?" Roland covered her cherry lips, her laughter tinkling and charming...

That simple tease seriously infuriated Sky Shadow, his face turning green with irritation, suddenly feeling like he was being teased by a young girl, "I don't know how to pull punches, so don't you regret this."

"No regrets, no regrets..." as Roland spoke, she hastily shook her head, quickly adding, "But let's agree in advance, only this one time."

This guy, how could he still be bargaining? Sky Shadow reassessed Roland, his voice becoming quite grim, "Are you sure you can withstand any kind of attack?"

"Let's begin."

"Hmph, you're seeking your own death." As he spoke, a point of light appeared in Sky Shadow's palm, and within a breath, the light became increasingly brighter, manifesting his energy into form. Right then, the point of light was rapidly expanding before his very eyes...

"Miss Roland, our Jade Clear Sect has nothing to fear. How can we allow you to stand against this?" At that moment, Wu Tian strode forward as if to shield Roland. As a grandmaster of a hidden faction, how could he allow Sky Shadow such insolence?

Who would have thought that before he could complete his move, Blade Warrior hastily grabbed him, "Don't worry, if it's Roland, I think she'll be fine."

"But, but..."

Boom, while they spoke, a round of confrontation had already ended. Sky Shadow's attack seemed to have been completely separated by a crystal wall, unable to make the slightest advance. The power of the strike formed a whirlwind that was so expansive it left the onlooking adorable maids scurrying in fright. Although they were robots, they had independent minds, essentially no different from humans, and a few of the more faint-hearted were screaming for help and about how scared they were.

Impossible! My energy manifestation should have surpassed 2 million in fighting strength, why did it fail—Roland, who exactly are you?

"I am a witness to the era, a good person, an eternally youthful and ageless beauty."

Crap, what kind of melodramatic and gossipy answer was that?

"Sky Shadow, you wouldn't go back on your word, would you?"

Who was Sky Shadow, after all? Far too proud to recant his word. Hearing Roland's retort, he only gave the Jade Clear Sect a cold look, "Fine, we'll leave this matter be for now. But you'd better not disturb my cultivation."

Leaving behind a mischievous smile, he turned and disappeared, leaving Wu Tian and the others at a loss...

This bastard, was he really going to get away with beating those disciples into submission? But on second thought, what else could they do against someone so physically strong? Sigh, it was just as well, consider it a minor interlude in the tribulations of the Jade Clear Sect, dispelling the bad luck.

At that moment, Mingfei felt a surge of strong emotion; it was simply too bullying, much too bullying. One after another had come, and even after Immortal Mountain was flattened, the issue wasn't resolved? The Jade Clear Sect was truly in a difficult position, beset by enemies and ostracism on all sides, with elders heavily injured and protectors battered and unsure if they would last the day. If it weren't for Roland's timely intervention, today's best outcome might have been a pyrrhic victory.

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