"It’s not because the world only has one River Azure, but because you hadn’t met me before."

Julius Reed extended his finger and gently blew upon it.

The steam-like mist formed from the intense burst of spiritual power began to gently dissipate.

At the same time, the wound on Julius Reed’s fingertip was slowly healing.

The Blood Soul Emperor was right; Julius Reed indeed couldn’t continuously unleash such high-intensity spiritual power in a short time.

But in every situation, there are exceptions.

Below the arena, the spiritual power previously blocked by True Monarch Nine Nether’s formation had now become unobstructed.

The Azure family had scavenged the southeast, and the accumulated spiritual power now became Julius Reed’s backyard.

Using that spiritual power, he easily employed his demigod body to strike the Blood Soul Emperor.

As for whether he could kill him, Julius Reed wasn’t certain.

He could only release this power but couldn’t precisely control it.

He had tried to precisely control this power but found it utterly impossible.

Maybe it had something to do with only having a demigod’s body.

Now Julius Reed was rather looking forward to what kind of reaction he’d have once he found all the remnants of the divine body.

The divine body erasing his soul?

A complete rebirth?

Or, would Julius Reed become a god?

Around the stands, martial artists were on edge, fearing they’d be caught in the fray once more.

Earlier, the Blood Soul Emperor had casually pointed a finger, causing countless deaths.

If this blind, rampaging man continued to act, would anyone survive?

"There are two paths laid out before you."

Julius Reed heard their hearts, chaotic but mostly hoping to survive.

As he spoke, silence engulfed the surroundings.

The martial artists all awaited his next words.

In the martial arts world, power speaks!

The strong are the rulers, capable of dominating everything in this world!

"The first path, I’ve dug a grave with the Azure family, you can enter it, and I promise a grand burial for you!"

Julius Reed pointed at the circle of martial artists around him, speaking with an expressionless face.

His words immediately sent a chill down the spine of everyone in the martial arts world.

What they feared most was death!

Even Hume Rose had fallen here; did they stand a chance?

Would resistance result in an even worse fate?

Might as well surrender elegantly, dying with dignity.

"The second path is to stay and inform the sects behind you to support Nelson."

Julius Reed pointed coldly at Nelson, who was crying, and said, "He’s the upcoming King of the Southeast. I’ve said my piece, you choose your path."

The martial artists looked at each other, momentarily unsure what it meant.

King of the Southeast?

Was it to annex all the domains and wealth of the Azure family in the southeast?

It’s known that the southeast was already affluent—after the Azure family’s recent sweep, their wealth and spiritual medicines were excessive!

Moreover, why wouldn’t the blind man sit in this position himself?

For a romantic pursuit?

For a moment, everyone’s gaze at Nelson changed.

The woman once belonging to Ten Thousand Mountain Alliance’s Lord Julius Reed was now involved with this blind man, almost the number one of their time.

Back to back, entangling two of the most formidable men.

What about Nelson is so enchanting?

Julius Reed is fine, but the blind man handed over such a vast territory!

"The position of the common lord of the world is the will of the people. Your strength impresses us! But putting a less capable woman in this position seems rather frivolous, doesn’t it?"

A martial artist stood up and argued.

He directly pinned a label on Julius Reed.

Frivolity!

Can the common lord of the world be so frivolous?

"Indeed, back then, King You of Zhou ignited beacon fires to amuse the feudal lords, leading to the fragmentation of the state! If you want us to support you, at least don’t imitate a muddled ruler!"

The second person rebutted stood up to confront Julius Reed.

He declared valiantly, "The common lord of the world must assume this responsibility! I hope you consider it carefully!" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

No one could disregard everyone’s views.

Unless he killed all martial artists in the world.

Yet that’s entirely unrealistic.

Even if the blind man was strong, if he committed acts provoking public wrath, leading to a martial arts world hunt, he’d still die at the hands of martial artists.

They calculated internally, pondering that anyone aiming to achieve great things must consider many aspects.

"You’ve spoken too much."

Julius Reed suddenly flung his sleeve!

Thud!

The speaking duo’s chests exploded with blood holes!

They fell directly to the ground.

"I’ll ask once more, who’s in favor, who’s against?"

He disregarded the martial artists.

Looking at the two corpses on the ground, the foremost top Great Grandmaster’s spine chilled!

Utterly unreasonable!

How does one deal with unreasonable persons?

Besides, someone this formidable?

No one dared to challenge the blind man’s limits, because no one was willing to gamble with their life.

"If none of you have objections, I’ll treat it as everyone being opposed." Julius Reed raised his hand again.

"No! We agree!"

Many martial artists hoping to muddle through without losing face realized that without a clear stance today, it’ll be challenging to swiftly slip through.

One person stood up; others quickly followed suit.

Afraid to be slow, ensuring a complete corpse upon death!

Tens of thousands of martial artists, once those with a voice up front stood up to express themselves, none remained seated.

"I will help you build a new Azure Mountain, completing what your master couldn’t."

Julius Reed stepped into the air, walking to Nelson, "From now on, this will be your home."

"Thank you..." Nelson said little, plunging straight into Julius Reed’s embrace.

She understood and knew she shouldn’t refuse.

"Issue your first order."

Julius Reed spoke gently.

"Alright."

Nelson turned around, looking coldly at the martial arts experts aged or seasoned than her, and said, "No one in the Azure family and their allies is to be spared, kill them all!"

Once she spoke, no one moved.

Everyone stood in place, surrounding.

This woman, truly vicious.

Rather than winning hearts, she considered annihilating the Azure family entirely?

"From now, I’ll start from the front row, killing one per second."

Julius Reed raised his hand, and as the words fell, someone died.

"Until you comply!"

Yet another burst into a mist of blood.

With the constant support from the Azure family’s spiritual power source, Julius Reed didn’t need to worry about depleting his spiritual power.

"Go! Go now!"

The third martial artist from the left panicked, grabbed his sword, and dashed toward the Azure family courtyard!

"I truly miss Julius Reed’s era, he was a benevolent ruler!"

The martial artists worked and lamented simultaneously.

"Yet, perhaps, we never cherished him."

Someone spoke, and everyone fell silent.

Loss teaches the true worth.

Life is like this; the world is like this.

Yet, everything cannot return.