Chapter 1378 The Conditions Of Respectable Families
As the Adrune cultivator was speaking, tiny bugs kept crawling out of his mouth and nose.
The sight of blood mixed with water was enough to send shivers down one’s spine with just a single glance.
What concerned Jonathan more, however, were the words that the Adrune cultivator would say next.
“The Great Purge has begun, and the entire world will be shrouded in fear. Whether it’s West Epea Alliance, Remdik, or Chanaea, none will be able to escape the purge of the Enlighteners. All you can do is obey…”
Jonathan gently touched the screen, and the image froze in place.
Caleb glanced and chuckled softly.
“What’s the matter? You, an Asura who kills without batting an eye, aren’t finding this scene too cruel, are you?”
Jonathan looked at Caleb with a cold gaze.
“Though I have killed many, I only kill those who deserve it.”
In response to Jonathan’s statement, Caleb made no comment.
“You say they should be killed, so they should be killed, right? After all, those who are dead can’t argue with you. Are we still watching the video?”
Jonathan shook his head slightly.
As Jonathan observed Caleb, who appeared harmless, his thoughts were in a whirl.
“You’re not looking for me. You’re looking for Joshua, aren’t you?”
As Jonathan’s words echoed, Caleb was slightly taken aback.
“You know this too?”
This time, Caleb’s surprise was not feigned.
He never imagined that Jonathan could deduce his thoughts from just a few words in a truncated video.
“Jonathan, how did you manage to do it? Your intelligence is almost devilishly cunning, isn’t it?”
Jonathan chuckled lightly.
“When you old geezers from various families gather together, it’s clear that something is going on. Something that can even threaten your shared interests. Furthermore, what the Adrune cultivator mentioned about the ‘Great Purge’ is nothing more than the Enlighteners’ plan to cleanse the world of all cultivators in the divine realm. What you should be concerned about now is whether the foundations of the eight respectable families outside are still intact, and you’re eager to go out. Moreover, from what you just said, you seem to know that I’ve stirred up trouble in the North Outer City. You should also be aware that Joshua is with me. All of you want to find the key from Joshua to escape. Is that so hard to guess?”
Listening to Jonathan’s series of analyses, Caleb was completely dumbfounded.
Even Damoyed, who was standing nearby, looked at Jonathan with a hint of surprise.
Back when Jonathan forcefully entered the Bazar Temple, he managed to escape from Damoyed’s clutches. However, Damoyed did not think too highly of Jonathan.
Even in Damoyed’s eyes, Jonathan was nothing more than a greenhorn fresh out of the gate. Relying on his God Realm cultivation, he dared to forcefully break into a place guarded by cultivators of the Divine Realm. Such behavior was tantamount to seeking death.
Upon hearing Jonathan’s words, Damoyed finally understood why Seboxia held Jonathan in such high regard.
This fellow has some tricks up his sleeve!
Caleb sighed and shook his head.
“Jonathan, it’s truly a pity. You have a brilliant mind, yet you stand on the opposing side of respectable families. Why don’t you consider joining the Gray family? I have a cousin who is extremely beautiful and proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. The only pity is that she doesn’t have the aptitude for cultivation. But anyway, you don’t care about these things, right? Your current wife doesn’t have any cultivation talent either, does she?”
Jonathan looked at Caleb with a cold gaze.
“So, just because she doesn’t have the aptitude for cultivation, she should be used for marriage alliances by the respectable families? If that’s the case, it’s truly pitiful to be a child of such a family.”
Upon hearing his words, Caleb’s face stiffened slightly before he subtly waved his hand.
“Hehe… Never mind, it’s all right. This is supposed to be a good thing, yet you’ve managed to make it sound so mercenary. Since you know my intentions, what are you planning to do?”
“What do you mean?” Jonathan asked with a frown. “Joshua is a living person. If you want to find him, go find him yourself. Why are you asking me?”
Upon hearing that, Caleb’s gaze fell on the coffin behind Jonathan.
“Jonathan, isn’t it meaningless to talk like this? Since we knew about your disruption in the North Outer City, naturally, we are aware of your battle proceedings. The fact that the wooden coffin behind you can carry people is no secret. Besides, we truly bear no ill will toward you and Joshua. At the very least, our goals align now. Both of us are striving to break free from the small world.”
As Caleb was speaking, he heard an aged voice talking out loud.
“Jonathan, as for the potential heritage and secret treasures that may exist in the small world, we no longer care about them. Even if we obtain these things, it’s all for the sake of strengthening our family. If a major purge really takes place outside, we don’t even know if our family will still exist. All these things will become meaningless to us.”
Listening to that unfamiliar voice, Jonathan’s eyes were filled with questions.
Caleb gently slid his fingers over the backpack strap.
With a soft click, something resembling a mechanical arm surprisingly emerged from the backpack on his back.
And then, the tip of the object that resembled a mechanical arm surprisingly began to emit a curtain of light. Just like that, it projected an image of an old man dressed in black next to Caleb.
“Grandpa, didn’t you say you’d let me handle these matters on my own?”
Zack’s voice boomed once again.
“Caleb, this matter now involves the life and death of the eight respectable families. There’s no room for delay.”
As he spoke, the phantom of Zack spoke up once again.
“Jonathan, we can probably guess that Joshua must be holding the core secrets of the small world. As long as you hand him over, I can assure you on behalf of the eight families that we will let your Asura’s Office reign supreme. As long as we can get through this great purge, our eight families will completely withdraw from the world and sever all control over the mortal world. What do you think?”
As Zack spoke, a few other elders also emerged from the shadows. All of them looked at Jonathan with cold eyes.
Although he had not really interacted with the helmsmen of these various factions, they had at least met before entering the small world, so there was no chance of misrecognition.
At that moment, the four Divine Realm cultivators had gathered together. Even though it was only a distant projection, they still gave off an overwhelming sense of pressure.
Jonathan looked at the projection with a cold gaze and subtly shook his head.
“If my memory serves me right, the nine families agreed on a pact for peaceful development and non-aggression when you joined forces to expand. But what about later? Didn’t you all band together and destroy the Whitley family? What you’re saying now sounds nice, but what if you change your mind once you leave? What can I do then? Bite you?”
As soon as Jonathan’s words left his mouth, Zack was so infuriated that he immediately stood up.
“Jonathan, you choose to do it the hard way! Although our conversation is compelled by circumstances, I must admit that I see great potential in you. You are indeed a promising talent. Do you really think this old man is afraid of you?”