This kind of warning, Xuantian Sect naturally took note of, and there was still a faint smile on his face. However, he did not answer directly, instead glancing at Wenjian Mountain behind Wenjian City and asking, “Are you all heading to Wenjian Mountain?”

　　“That’s right. As some of the top-ranked outer disciples of Linmen Sword Sect, we naturally cannot be absent from such a grand event as the sect’s succession ceremony.”

　　“You won’t be absent, then.”

　　Xuantian Sect nodded slightly as he spoke. “Then there’s no difference.”

　　He then turned to Hannah Grant, and with an expression that was either lightly mocking or smiling, said, “Do you really want to see the sword at my side?”

　　Chapter Six: Reduced to Ashes

　　Seeing that Xuantian Sect’s tone had softened somewhat under his threat, Steven Scott’s face relaxed a little, but deep in his eyes there was already a trace of disdain. As for Hannah Grant, her face showed delight: “Young master Xuantian Sect, are you willing to let me take a look at your sword?”

　　“Senior sister, since he’s already agreed, I’ll help you take the sword from him right now.”

　　As Steven Scott spoke, he reached out to grab the sword at Xuantian Sect’s side.

　　But his grasp caught nothing but air. With just a slight movement, Xuantian Sect let the sword slip from his hand.

　　“You…”

　　Steven Scott looked at Xuantian Sect in front of him, the warning in his eyes growing even stronger.

　　“Are you sure you want to take my sword?”

　　“Cut the crap, of course I do.”

　　Steven Scott glared fiercely at Xuantian Sect, and as he spoke, he reached out to grab the dark red sword in his hand.

　　This time, Xuantian Sect did not dodge again, allowing Steven Scott’s hand to grasp his sword. His expression was calm and composed.

　　Seeing this, Emily Grant couldn’t help but sneer, “Still pretending to be a master? Turns out you’re just a bully who fears the strong and preys on the weak.”

　　William Mason smiled and shook his head, seemingly quite gracious as he said nothing.

　　Even the guards nearby, and even Brian Carter, felt a vague sense of regret in their hearts, thinking they might have misjudged him.

　　However, just as everyone was looking down on Xuantian Sect for putting on airs, Steven Scott, who had already taken the sword and was supposed to hand it to Hannah Grant, suddenly began to tremble slightly.

　　“Junior brother Si?”

　　Standing nearby, Hannah Grant was the first to notice Steven Scott’s abnormality and called out in surprise.

　　“Heh heh… heh heh… heh heh heh heh…”

　　A series of low, deep laughs suddenly came from Steven Scott’s mouth.

　　This low laughter seemed to come from hell itself. Anyone who heard it couldn’t help but feel a deep, instinctive terror. Even though the sun was shining brightly overhead, those who heard it—Emily Grant, William Mason, Matthew Grant, and the others—still shivered inexplicably.

　　“Junior brother Si, what’s wrong? Is there something wrong with that sword? Give it to me, quickly!”

　　Hearing this, Hannah Grant finally realized something was wrong and hurriedly spoke.

　　However, in response, she was met with a soul-shaking roar.

　　“Get lost! You bitch, how dare you order me around! What are you? You’re not even worthy to serve me in bed, yet you dare to command the great Seven Star Sword Emperor, and try to take my divine sword! Get lost!”

　　“Steven Scott!”

　　Hannah Grant shouted, about to say more, but when she saw Steven Scott’s appearance at that moment, her beautiful eyes widened in an instant, as if she had seen something utterly unbelievable.

　　At this moment, from Steven Scott’s eyes, nostrils, mouth, and ears, it seemed as if dark flames were burning fiercely. As they burned, wisps of black smoke continuously drifted out from his seven orifices, making him look like a fiend that had just crawled out of hell, filled with terrifying ferocity and horror.

　　“Cynthia Scott, Henry Howard, and you, Edward Lincoln, you old beast, how dare you look down on me, how dare you ignore the great Seven Star Sword Emperor! Once I possess invincible power, you will all die, all of you! I will become a senior steward of Linmen Sword Sect and trample you all underfoot! No! No! I will become the sect master of Linmen Sword Sect! Eric Longman, what are you? What right do you have to inherit the position of sect master? I am the true chosen one, I am the real heir to Linmen Sword Sect! Linmen Sword Sect is mine, and everyone will tremble and worship before the great Seven Star Sword Emperor!”

　　Steven Scott roared madly, his expression full of mania and brutality.

　　As he raged, thick black smoke kept pouring out from his seven orifices, and even from every pore of his body, smoke billowed out. Vaguely, it seemed as if his whole body was shrouded in this black mist.

　　“Ah!”

　　Seeing Steven Scott suddenly go mad and black smoke pouring from his body, Emily Grant, who had clearly never witnessed such danger before, couldn’t help but cry out in alarm. Even William Mason was so frightened that he hurriedly retreated, distancing himself from the frenzied Steven Scott.