Chapter 577

Chapter 577 Drastic Change They knew.

Gilbert was filled with a strong desire to kill, which was inevitably leading to a fierce conflict that was about to erupt.

This punk had caused quite a mess.

However, in stark contrast to the reactions of the others, Emrys did not retreat. Instead, he smiled and said, “Mr. Cunningham, you’ve only just reached the Manifestor stage. Do you really think you can kill me?”

Such provocation!

He must have a death wish!

Bang!

Everyone’s heart skipped a beat, their expressions changing dramatically. First, they were stunned, then shocked, and finally, their faces softened into pity.

Their compassion was directed towards Emrys.

He wouldn’t have thought that just because he had fought to a draw with Cillian in the past, he could now act so recklessly, would he?

Emrys‘ defense was incredibly strong, so much so that even Cillian’s peak Manifestor combat power struggled to break through it. Given Gilbert’s strength, he might not be able to kill him.

However, Gilbert’s temper was certainly not as good as Cillian’s. He would never, like Cillian, agree to any life–and–death challenge with Emrys.

If Gilbert wanted to kill someone, he could entirely rely on the power of the Cunningham family. It would be a simple matter to summon a Venerable Being and crush Emrys with ease.

Therefore, at this point, Emrys daring to provoke was simply courting death.

Gilbert’s gaze was icy cold, filled with a strong desire to kill. Suddenly, his eyes sharply turned towards Vaughn at his side, and he said in a cold voice, “Chancellor Diaz, today is your promotion banquet, it’s your home turf. Shouldn’t you make some sort of statement?”

Whoosh!

All eyes instantly fell upon Vaughn.

Vaughn suddenly felt pressured, and his face darkened.

After a moment, he gave Emrys a complicated look, disappointment evident in his voice. “Mr. Lund, you had such a promising future ahead of you. But it’s a pity, you were too arrogant, ignorant, and reckless.

I’hope today’s lesson will teach you that one’s stubbornness can lead to setbacks.

As Vaughn spoke, he strode towards Emrys.

His robe fluttered, reflecting his status as a respected figure.

“Today, on behalf of Mr. Cunningham, I will chop off your hands and feet. I hope you will take care of yourself thereafter.”

Despite his previous demeanor suggesting a good relationship with Emrys, Vaughn’s friendliness was merely due to the absence of any conflicts of interest between them.

However, things were different now.

From the moment Gilbert uttered those words, a conflict of interest had already begun to brew between Vaughn and Emrys.

He couldn’t possibly offend Gilbert for the sake of Emrys.

As he silently observed Vaughn’s changing expressions, Emrys deeply understood what it meant that there were no eternal friends, only eternal interests. Truly, it was a realistic world.

Emrys said with a playful smile, “So, Chancellor Diaz, you also believe that I should have just swallowed my pride and endured the humiliation when Gilbert was mocking me earlier?”

Vaughn did not respond.

Because saying anything more wouldn’t help with the matter.

He had already helped Emrys once before, but Emrys was determined to destroy himself, refusing to see reason. Therefore, no matter how much he spoke, it was merely a waste of time.

Only through practical actions could Emrys understand that the world wasn’t what it seemed. Those formidable individuals, even if you are deeply wronged, can only be endured.

He would simply be asking for trouble if he couldn’t hold back.

“Hehe.”

Feeling the pressure from Vaughn, Emrys slowly exhaled and said, “Your complex world, I, – Emrys, do not understand, nor do I care to understand. But if you want to apply your set of rules to me, I’m sorry, I can’t comply. I, Emrys, am stubborn to the core, incapable of backing down.”

With that, Emrys closed his eyes, his heart filled with indifference.

These individuals regarded him as a Cowardly Grandmaster and mocked him freely. It appeared as if he was supposed to act like a genuine coward, suppressing his anger and enduring their humiliation without a word.

Unfortunately for them, he was incapable of doing so.

Today, he was resolute in releasing all the pent–up resentment he had been harboring in his heart.

He opened his eyes.

His gaze resembled an exceptionally sharp sword as he locked eyes with Vaughn, and his aura also underwent a dramatic transformation in an instant.