"Andrew, how dare you!" Evan shouted furiously.

He hurriedly lowered the flying vessel toward the man, who immediately became wary as he looked at Victor.

"Do you know who’s with me?" Evan asked loudly, as though he intentionally wanted to stir up the entire city.

"Who? Evan, do you think you can intimidate people just because you brought some random friend with you?" the man replied.

Although he was wary of Victor, he was not afraid either. Especially after Evan shouted at him like that, he felt the need to preserve his pride.

"Hahahaha..." Evan suddenly laughed.

"Even your father and the entire Iron Bloodline Clan would bow before him."

Evan’s announcement left the city residents astonished.

The Iron Bloodline Clan was not a weak clan.

They originally came from the Ancient Blood Continent before moving to the Ancient Human Continent after producing a World Monarch.

And this had not happened very long ago because the Black Iron Monarch belonged to the generation before the Three Sword Monarch, Alexandra’s father.

That meant only one era had passed since the age of their Monarch.

Although the Iron Bloodline Clan had only produced one World Monarch, because that achievement was still recent, the clan remained extremely powerful due to its fresh foundation.

Many of the clan elders had experienced tremendous breakthroughs under the guidance of the World Monarch.

To think someone could make such a clan bow their heads.

They believed Evan was exaggerating far too much.

"You’ve truly become even better at bragging," Andrew said.

"Oh? You think I’m bragging?" Evan continued laughing before looking at Victor.

"Young Master, perhaps you don’t know. This man’s father is one of your mother’s loyal followers. Yet his son dared to attack you. Isn’t that outrageous? You should give the order for him to slap his own face a thousand times."

Evan’s words echoed loudly, and this time, the confused crowd finally understood, causing their shock to deepen even further.

The Iron Bloodline Clan Master.

Those who knew him were aware that he had once been Margaret Russell’s loyal follower during her journey across the world.

It was said that he was willing to die for her.

His wife once protested because he prioritized Margaret too much, and the result was that he slapped her and imprisoned her in a cold, dark prison for an entire year.

If what Evan said was true, then the person beside him was Victor Russell, who had recently become famous throughout the Ancient Human Continent.

It was not his strength that made his name soar, but his background—a background that made everyone fearful.

Margaret might no longer reside in the Ancient Human Continent, but in the past, she had suppressed this continent through her own power alone.

Another reason Victor had become famous was because he was dating Alexandra, the Heavenly Woman.

That woman still accepted him even after he broke off their engagement.

Andrew’s expression became more than just awkward.

Victor.

He had long been bothered by this man because ever since Victor arrived on the continent, his father had already ordered him to serve him whenever necessary.

Who would have thought they would meet under such circumstances?

He glared angrily at Evan, who was clearly scheming to drag him into trouble.

"Andrew, don’t you want to apologize?" Evan asked arrogantly.

"You..." The man’s face reddened.

"Alright, forget about it. And you should stop using me to intimidate people," Victor finally spoke while patting Evan’s shoulder.

He was currently in a relaxed mood and had no intention of causing major trouble before obtaining the Heaven Prison Formation from Master Five Elements.

He was worried that the man might resemble his older sister, Lady Jade Sovereign.

If Victor caused too much chaos here, the man might refuse to give him what he wanted.

Andrew was surprised by Victor’s calm response, while Evan fell silent.

"You..." Victor said to Andrew.

"Why did you attack Evan?" he asked.

After all, Evan had clearly been the real target. Victor merely happened to be aboard the flying vessel.

"He cheated me," Andrew replied.

"Andrew, you were the one who provoked me first. Back then I was weak and insignificant."

"If you’re weak, then it’s only natural to be bullied."

"You—"

"If you’re weak, then you deserve to be bullied," Victor interrupted while patting Evan’s shoulder again.

"It isn’t other people’s fault," he added.

Evan’s face reddened slightly upon hearing that, but it was indeed the truth.

"Let’s head to Master Five Elements’ residence," Victor said again.

"Yes, please follow me..." Evan nodded and led the way.

He still glanced at Andrew, while the latter frowned.

"Young Master, don’t you want Andrew to accompany you?" Evan asked.

"Can he actually provide any help here?" Victor replied with another question.

"Mm..." Evan could not answer.

"If there’s no use for him, then there’s no point," Victor said.

The city indeed was not as crowded as Academy City.

Its population was peculiar—smaller than other major regions.

However, unlike Academy City, which was filled with outsiders, the people here seemed much stronger.

Victor could feel far more oppressive auras from them.

At the center of the city stood a magnificent five-story castle surrounded by grassy fields and a river containing a mixture of the five elements.

There was only a single bridge crossing the river, and it was raised.

The place was also protected by a defensive formation that prevented anyone from entering without passing through the bridge.

Two armored men stood guard there.

They observed Victor and Evan curiously as the pair approached.

"I am Evan, disciple of Shadow Master from Heaven Emperor Academy, and this is Young Master Russell of the Russell Clan. We have come to meet Master Five Elements," Evan announced to them.

The two guards exchanged glances.

"Please wait," one of them said before heading into the castle to report.

Victor did not believe they would actually be denied entry considering they came peacefully.

"So you’re here, Victor?"

A familiar voice surprised Victor slightly while he waited.

When he saw who it was, he simply smiled.

The woman wore elegant armor that accentuated her alluring body.

Her light-blue hair was tied into a ponytail, while her skin still carried its usual reddish hue.

Victor felt she had become even sexier, though one thing remained unchanged—her fierce expression.

Who else could it be if not Bella Thunder?

Evan could not hide his admiration upon seeing her dazzling figure.

"What are you looking at? Do you want me to destroy your eyes?" Bella immediately showed anger after noticing his gaze.

Yet Evan merely smiled.

"I’m afraid you’re not capable of that," he replied.

"How bold!"

A spear instantly appeared in Bella’s hand, blue lightning crackling around it.

"Victor, your lackey needs to be taught a lesson," she said.

But just as Bella was about to attack, her power suddenly dispersed on its own, leaving her stunned.

"One needs greater strength to fight around Master Five Elements’ residence," Evan said with a chuckle.

Bella’s expression worsened.

"Victor, come see me after you finish your business," she said afterward before turning around and leaving immediately.

She clearly did not wish to embarrass herself after failing to attack.

"Young Master, that woman is truly fierce, but that’s precisely part of her charm," Evan said to Victor with a smile that hardly resembled a smile.

Victor responded with a sharp glare, causing Evan to immediately realize he had spoken too much.

The woman was still Victor’s fiancée, and he had no idea what their relationship was truly like.

If Victor genuinely loved her deeply, then his words had indeed crossed a line.

Still, Evan realized it had not reached that point because Victor merely glared at him.

Otherwise, he probably would have beaten him up.

The guard who had gone to the castle finally returned and lowered the bridge.

"Please follow me. Master allows you to enter," he said.

Victor and Evan followed him, crossing the path through the grassy courtyard before arriving at the castle doors, which themselves were nearly ten meters tall.

It was more fitting to call it a palace rather than a castle, but since this was not a kingdom, people referred to it as a castle.

The doors were opened by two gatekeepers, revealing a magnificent hall filled with swords and spears hanging upon the walls.

Each weapon emitted the glow of one of the five elements.

Victor quickly noticed a man sitting casually upon a sofa.

He appeared to be in his thirties, with white hair and a handsome face. He wore a long coat and smoked a cigar, giving him an imposing aura.

Then he crossed his legs and waved at Victor and Evan.

His face somewhat resembled Lady Jade Sovereign’s, but Victor felt this man was not an idealist like his sister.

He seemed far more relaxed.

Victor sat down across from him while Evan stood behind Victor.

"So, boy, why do you wish to meet me?" the man asked, looking only at Victor while ignoring Evan completely since he knew the latter was merely a subordinate.

"Master Five Elements, I heard that you can create the Heaven Prison Formation. I want to buy one. What exactly must I offer you for you to give it to me?" Victor replied without wasting words.