Under the blast of air, William Foster, who had rushed forward to intercept, was sent flying backward at a speed no less than when she had arrived. Her internal organs were almost completely displaced by this sword strike. Suspended in midair, she spat out a mouthful of blood, her breath rapidly weakening.

Severely injured, her internal organs damaged!

This scene fell into Brian Carter's eyes, instantly chilling his demeanor.

Although William Foster had spoken harshly and sarcastically that morning, when faced with the interception of Henry Foster, Samuel Foster, Robert Foster, and the others, she had unhesitatingly stepped forward to fight alongside him. No matter what, she counted as one of Brian Carter's own. Now, Karen Miller had gravely wounded her with a single sword, her life or death uncertain...

Killing intent surged forth.

“Divine Art!”

Chapter 8: Composure

Divine Art.

One of the mysterious abilities granted to him by the Temple of Chaos.

Back when Brian Carter first unlocked this ability, he had already sensed the power within. Now, with a single thought, this chaotic secret technique that could boost his cultivation by one level was instantly activated.

“Buzz buzz!”

In that moment, a vast and mysterious pure power surged from within Brian Carter, filling every corner of his internal organs in a way that defied common sense, conjured from nothing.

Refining the organs!

His cultivation rose by one level, advancing from marrow cleansing to organ refinement.

With the strengthening of his internal organs, his aura, blood, and explosive power all increased dramatically, reaching a whole new level, surpassing even his peak during his time in China.

“Bang!”

George Green, who had been struggling to defend himself, suddenly felt Brian Carter's power multiply several times over. The moment their swords clashed, a force like thunder exploded forth, nearly knocking the sword from his tightly gripped hand.

“Not good!”

George Green's expression changed drastically. Sensing danger, he immediately tried to retreat.

But...

Too late!

At this moment, Brian Carter's offensive was already like a raging storm. One sword strike shook his opponent, and the second followed immediately. Before George Green could recover from the blow, he could no longer hold onto his sword. As his palm split open and blood spurted out, the sword was knocked from his grasp.

“Whoosh!”

The following sword strike was unstoppable, as swift as lightning, instantly piercing George Green's body. Even though he reacted quickly and avoided a fatal wound, a deep, bloody gash was left on his body, nearly run through by the sword.

Having struck his target, Brian Carter twisted his blade sharply. Amid George Green's agonized screams, he tore open the wound, flicked his sword upward, and with unerring precision, intercepted the oncoming Karen Miller.

“Clang!”

Steel clashed, sparks flew.

Brian Carter retreated a step, and in that instant, twisted his body, borrowing force to redirect Karen Miller's sword energy into his next strike, slashing across the void.

“This...”

Karen Miller, who had thought she held the advantage, had no time to press the attack. She was immediately forced onto the defensive by Brian Carter's counterattack, raising her sword to block.

A blast of air erupted.

Even though Karen Miller gripped her sword tightly, she still felt her palm go numb from the force of Brian Carter's dual-powered strike.

However, she was, after all, at the peak of organ refinement. Her internal organs, having been tempered, were far stronger than those of ordinary people. In an instant, she steadied her sword and forcefully knocked Brian Carter's blade aside, launching a new offensive.

For a moment, the two of them clashed furiously under the incredulous gazes of Samuel Foster, Thomas Foster, James Walker, Henry Foster, and the others. The sound of swords colliding echoed continuously in the void, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

“Bang!”

After ten breaths of fierce combat, a shockwave suddenly exploded at the center of their battle, sending dust flying through the alley. Amid the smoke, two figures were simultaneously thrown back, retreating step by step, each footfall shattering the stone slabs beneath them.

“This...”

Seeing Brian Foster display strength completely on par with Karen Miller, everyone’s faces were filled with disbelief.

But what shocked them even more was yet to come.

“Rumble!”

In less than a moment, a rumbling sound came from beneath Karen Miller's feet. The ground where she stood instantly shattered, cracks spreading across the floor. Within a meter around her, the ground had nearly sunk half a foot, showing just how terrifying the force she had channeled into the earth was. If that power had exploded inside a human body, it would have utterly destroyed them.

As for herself, a trace of blood also trickled from the corner of her mouth. She glared fiercely at Brian Carter, as if she wanted to devour him.

“Nothing more than this.”

Brian Carter said, not even pressing the advantage. In a flash, he appeared before William Foster and helped her up.

“If you’re not afraid to die, just try and follow. But from now on, I won’t hold back.”

With that, Brian Carter took William Foster and leapt away.

George Green, James Walker, Charles Reed, Henry Foster, and the others were all inwardly shaken, intimidated by Brian Carter's aura, not daring to move.

“How is this possible? Defeated!? Miss Karen Miller is a disciple of the Primordial Heaven Sect, and she actually lost!?”