Chapter 202: Three Conditions: Five Hundred Spirit Herbs, Taking a Disciple, and Dethroning the Sect Leader

"Stop!" Pierce Looske's Spirit Sword froze in midair, its tip hovering less than an inch from Lucian Murdoch's core. He turned toward the voice and saw an elderly man drifting down from the sky. His hair was white as frost, yet his eyes were sharp and lively. A kindly look sat on his face, but there was a plea in his gaze. The old man cupped his fists toward Pierce in salute, his tone gentle as he urged, "Young friend, Lucian Murdoch has done wrong, but his crimes do not warrant death. I...