Right now, everyone around was totally stunned. Nobody expected Ryan Ling to flip the script and win, let alone bust open the Demon-Slaying Grand Array. It was straight-up unbelievable—something that had never happened in the entire history of Ruins Sect.
All the elders—including Elder Harold Hong—were bug-eyed, staring at Ryan Ling like he was some kind of monster. No one had a clue how he busted through the Demon-Slaying Grand Array. Even Arthur Shentu, the legendary prodigy, suddenly widened his eyes. He was sizing himself up: could he break this insane array? Honestly, even he wasn’t sure.
"Shade Thirteen, and you losers from the Discipline Hall—today I’m wiping you out for good! With scum like you around, Ruins Sect is doomed sooner or later!" Right now, Shade Thirteen’s life was totally in Ryan’s hands. Mercy? Not a chance. If he could, Ryan would’ve torn these bastards apart on the spot!
"You—you can’t kill us, you can’t!" Shade Thirteen’s eyes were pure terror. The moment the Demon-Slaying Grand Array broke, he lost every advantage. He was basically a toothless tiger now—just mouthing off because that’s all he had left!
"Die!" Ryan Ling didn’t hesitate. He squeezed hard—Shade Thirteen’s neck started bleeding, and the guy was basically hanging by a thread!
Everyone from Tender Haven—even Elder Harold Hong—was secretly hoping Shade would just drop dead already. Seriously, keeping a guy like that in Ruins Sect was a disaster waiting to happen. Maybe Ryan was right: the whole sect could go down because of him!
But just as Ryan went full berserk, the elders who’d been playing neutral suddenly rushed out, all tense and urgent.
"No killing—absolutely not! Let Shade Thirteen go, and release all the Discipline Hall people!" The voice wasn’t pleading—it was straight-up ordering him.
In a flash, dozens of elders surrounded them. The disciples who’d been watching scrambled back—when the elder group steps in, they’re way more intimidating than the Discipline Hall. Their vibe was basically: you have to listen, no excuses!
Ryan Ling just gave them a cold, mocking smile, acting like they were nothing. His grip on Shade Thirteen didn’t loosen one bit!