Chapter 245: Conspiracy, The Setup

"Back off!" Elder Azrael's sudden roar jolted everyone on the peak. The moment they heard the words "Wraith Slash," every face in the area drained of color. "What? Wraith Slash? That taboo martial art?" "Move!" "Get out of the way!" In the blink of an eye, Stefan Yeates, the master of Oblivion Hall, shot forward without a second thought. Swish! He shoved Emerald Lyson, the deputy hall master of Abyss Hall, aside with one hand, then clamped the other onto Benson Santee's shoulder. "Hold him...