Juliana shuddered after hearing those words. Then, she almost choked as she tried explaining, "It's a misunderstanding, Mr. Ares! It's all a misunderstanding!"

While Juliana loved foreign cultures, she knew that the Seven Predecessors had vast powers in Grand City as well as globally. If one of them decided to take her seriously, they could easily end her in minutes.

As for the School of Divine Sword? They would not go against Ares for the sake of a rebellious daughter like her in this situation.

"A misunderstanding? It's still early in the morning. Even if you're simply passing by, it's almost impossible for this to be a mere coincidence," Ares spoke coldly. "An old man like me normally can't be bothered to meddle in the affairs of you youngsters, but for you to ignore the Representative of Country H Martial Arts Alliance? Do you still have any respect for our rules and laws?"

Meanwhile, Harvey sipped his tea and said, "By the way, Mr. Ares. I heard that you're backing them. Is th