Chapter 2705: Heading Southeast

"Assassination failed?" The youth raised an eyebrow, looking at Dirk Ridge with a half-smile. "Did you attempt the assassination?""No!"

Dirk Ridge was scared out of his wits.

But worried that showing fear might be seen as disrespectful, he forcefully held back his fear.

"I just... according to your request, attempted to take out her subordinates. But who knew those idiots would think of capturing the king before the thief."

Dirk Ridge stomps his foot helplessly, lamenting, "To be honest, my subordinates aren’t that capable, and frankly neither am I. But rest assured, I will follow your instructions to make things clear!"

"It’s good that you’ve come to this realization." The youth picked up a walnut, played with it in his hand, and turned to look out the window. "If she doesn’t come within a day, I might have to go."

After speaking, the youth turned to Dirk Ridge, "I’m very confident in my abilities. So you go ahead and act, I only need a result."

"No matter how you think, whether you’re planning to frame me or hoping I’ll be killed, I don’t care, nor will I blame you. Because no one can kill me, except myself."

He waved his hand, "Go do it, but hurry. Once the time is up, I’ll kill you first."

"Got it! Got it!" Dirk Ridge wiped the sweat off his forehead and hurried out.

A day!

Only one day!

It’s impossible to achieve!

Within a day, to make Nelson come find me?

According to his plan, Nelson’s subordinates will definitely come to investigate and hold me accountable.

At that time, I just need to kill these envoys and Nelson will certainly come angrily to demand justice!

By then, his plan will be complete.

But now, there’s only one day!

What can be accomplished in a day?

Nothing can be done!

Just waiting for death!

No way!

Suddenly, Dirk Ridge had a flash of inspiration!

"You said it, any means to make someone come would work!"

He suddenly had a crazy idea.

Dirk Ridge turned and pushed open the door, asking, "Is it okay to use any means?"

"No problem, as long as you can make her come." The youth didn’t even turn around, speaking, "I don’t care about anything else, I just need her to come."

"Alright! Just you wait! Hope you’ll keep your word!" Dirk Ridge’s body trembled.

"I keep my word, to anyone." The man said softly, "You better hurry, I only gave you a day."

"Understood." Dirk Ridge turned and left.

"Gather everyone!"

Standing below the Five-state Group building, he shouted loudly.

Soon, hundreds of people gathered in the hall.

"Spread the news, print flyers, saying someone wants to marry Nelson! And say they plan to kill Julius Reed!"

Dirk Ridge shouted loudly, "Do it right away! If it’s not done in an hour, I’ll kill you all!"

"What!"

These people were also from the martial arts world.

Upon hearing Dirk Ridge’s words, they were directly stunned.

Nelson, the boss of the Southeast!

Who dares provoke her?

Even Dirk Ridge, a dignified Great Grandmaster!

In Nelson’s eyes, he is nothing!

These ordinary martial artists would meet with a grim fate!

"Thinking of what? I tell you, before I die, all of you must die!"

Dirk Ridge roared, "Hurry up!"

"Yes, understood."

For the first time, these people saw Dirk Ridge so enraged and hurried to comply.

Not daring to slack off.

Because they saw the killing intent in Dirk Ridge’s eyes.

...

"Mysterious youth challenges Julius Reed and boldly declares he will snatch away Nelson?"

On the plane.

Grandmaster Nine Provinces looked at the online news, immediately showing it to Julius Reed: "Look at this. You’re now the focus; someone has lost it! But I’m surprised the network controlling the narrative hasn’t suppressed this news?"

Demarco Mount is not someone anyone can comment on.

The same goes for Julius Reed.

Clearly, this person is desperate.

Anything concerning Julius Reed is crucial news.

So once it spreads, it’s quite terrifying.

"Who is this bored person?" Julius Reed took the phone, glancing at the news.

As the number one in the martial arts world, being the target of absurd claims is inevitable.

Demarco Mount has people who handle these matters.

Many news pieces are usually deleted outright.

But this time, someone seems to be risking it all, crazily fueling the fire, for the first time.

"Mysterious youth?"

Julius Reed looked at the news photos, sensing that things seemed a bit off.

To have managed to spread the news, it must be a martial artist of fame.

At least, someone wealthy.

But martial artists, especially powerful ones, know what it means to offend Julius Reed.

They definitely wouldn’t seek their own demise.

So who spread the news?

At that moment.

Julius Reed’s phone rang.

It was a string of messages, including a video.

Finally, it was Shadow Kims’s speculation.

After watching the video, Julius Reed’s expression turned serious.

Grandmaster Nine Provinces watched alongside him.

"Ancient martial artist?" He was surprised, "Someone actually survived? Even Emperor Azure River couldn’t do this, perhaps he could, but not this easily!"

Grandmaster Nine Provinces was from that era, familiar with the abilities of martial artists.

After watching Shadow Kims’s speculation that the youth might be from Nine Provinces’s era, he immediately responded: "Impossible."

"Then it must be possible." Julius Reed handed the phone to Seven Gem Slope: "Try engaging with high-tech methods, see if you recognize anyone in the video."

Seven Gem Slope, though unfamiliar with phones, Jessica understood, patiently explaining.

After watching the video, Seven Gem Slope’s face looked a bit grim.

"I wasn’t wrong, those people have arrived."

She smiled bitterly, "That crown truly brings disaster, unfortunately, I didn’t have a choice back then."

"You know them?" Julius Reed took back the phone, shouted forward, "Redirect the plane, head directly to the Southeast."

"It’s dangerous, you might consider evading it. But judging by the video, the opponent is definitely a top master. However, the exact power needs confirmation."

Seven Gem Slope thought for a moment, "This person might just be a tad weaker than my peak."

"That’s even more interesting."

Julius Reed looked at the sword at his waist, "I’ve only truly merged with this Nine Provinces Power Sword for one day. Perfect timing for someone to serve as my whetstone, for me to sharpen the blade."

He wasn’t concerned at all about any master.

"The statement is out, if I don’t go it would confirm my reputation as second best."

Julius Reed smiled calmly, "Whoever they are, they must die."

"You truly... are a madman."

Seven Gem Slope was quite surprised, but she knew Julius Reed wasn’t full of himself.

Briefly spending time together, she came to understand this youth a bit.

The plane quickly changed its course.

Meanwhile.

On the ground.

An old man stood.

The old man raised his head, gazing at the sky.

His eyes seemed like two suns, shining with a blinding light.