Jaden fled in panic on the mountain where Crimson Sage Sect was located, pushing his speed to the limit as he darted through the forest. Having heard Cecil's final, furious roar, he knew the outcome was already sealed.

"Mr. Black, I swear I'll avenge you! Damn it! How did Felix become so powerful in such a short time?" Jaden wondered in disbelief.

Crimson Sage Sect was a major sect filled with powerful martial artists, yet Felix had single-handedly defeated them all. Jaden would not have believed it if he had not witnessed it himself.

Suddenly, Jaden stopped, noticing a crater in the ground. He glared at the figure before him and hissed through gritted teeth, "Felix."

It was terrifying how quickly Felix had caught up, leaving no time for even a glimmer of escape.

"When you kidnapped me, did you ever imagine this day would come?" Felix asked coldly.

Jaden swallowed hard, knowing he stood no chance against someone who had just killed Cecil and countless other elite fighters—his