As his thirst for retribution grew, he grew increasingly determined to trap Jared within the ancient ruins.


    There was no way he would let Jared be any more powerful, or he would never seed in


    avenging his father''s death.


    Upon recovering from the shock, many individuals soon regained their senses and swarmed toward the


    ancient ruins.


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    Anyone who entered the ancient ruins first would get the upper hand.


    Before they could enter the ancient ruins, Jose suddenly swung his sword out. The terrifying sword


    energy severed the first few individuals in front of the crowd.


    “Anyone who dared to enter the ancient ruins shall die!” he hollered.


    Jose''s men blocked the entrance to the ancient ruins. Clearly, they wanted to monopolize the entire


    ce.


    Their faction was vast in numbers, giving them the audacity to be incredibly assertive.


    The other sects and prestigious families protested angrily at their actions.


    “Let''s retreat,” Jared announced.


    He was aware that both sides were about to engage in a battle, and so he instructed Fernando, Verner,


    and the rest of hispanions to retreat.


    Right after they retreated, the battle began.


    No one was willing to give up, so everyone rushed forward while Jose and his men attempted to


    prevent them from progressing.


    The sound of weapons shing was deafening, and the anguished cries of those who were hurt or


    killed filled the air.


    Jose had nned everything beforehand and joined forces with many families which enabled them to


    gain an advantage over the rest.


    In around ten minutes, the entire ce was colored with blood, and bodies were strewn everywhere. It


    was a horrible sight.


    Jared stared at the scene, his face devoid of expression.


    However, at that moment, he grew increasingly determined to stop the recovery of spiritual energy.


    Many families were already embroiled in a violent fight even before the recovery of spiritual energy.


    Should spiritual energy be restored and the families from secret realms be able to return to the


    mundane world, this same unfortunate urrence would likely spread to the rest of the world.


    Soon, the battle came to an end. Jose and hisrades remained at the entrance, blocking the other


    families from entering. All they could do was re at them with frustration and rage, powerless to do


    anything else.


    Jose and hispanions had a clear advantage over their opponents. Within the course of ten


    minutes, the opposing families had sustained a considerable loss and did not dare to press forward


    with their attack.


    Right then, a middle-aged man with an injured arm stepped out. He had obviously gotten hurt in the


    fight earlier.


    He went over to Jose and gave thetter a polite nod. “Mr. Danaher, both of use from martial arts


    families and so we both understand the importance of loyalty to our respective masters. There is no


    animosity between us, so I implore you to not be too extreme in your actions. We are willing to let you


    enter the ancient ruins first, but we ask that you do not block the entrance and deny us entry. If we


    continue to fight, even if you and your men end up as the victor, it will be a narrow victory. How many of


    your men will be left standing? Don''t forget that there is still someone watching us from the sidelines.


    You won''t be able to take control of the ancient ruins in such a situation.”


    Having failed to defeat Jose''s faction, they wanted to reason with Jose.


    Jose took a quick nce at Jared and noticed that Jared, along with Verner, Fernando, Godrick, and


    the like did not take part in the unfolding altercation.


    Fernando and Godrick''s men were low-ranking martial artists, yet Verner''s forces wereposed of


    many Greater Martial Arts Marquises.


    Although Jared''s faction had a substantial number of people, their collective capabilities were not


    particrly impressive. That was why Jose had the audacity to act this way.


    He knew there was a possibility that Jared would watch in safety while others fight, then reap the spoils


    when both sides suffer. There was no way he''d let that happen.


    Jose had been hiding a secret weapon up his sleeve. He had brought along the Elite Eighteen, but they


    didn''t do anything until this point as they were keeping an eye on Jared.


    “Stop wasting your time talking nonsense. If you don''t want to die, scram. If you still want to enter the


    ancient ruins, let''s continue fighting!” Marcelo marched forward and yelled.