All of them were injured. Some were even lying on stretchers.

Looking at Jackson Cabral who was in the lead, James asked, “What happened, Sect Leader Cabral?”

Wearing a grim expression, Jackson said, “We can no longer leave. An army has appeared with artilleries, tanks, armored cars, and even combat aircraft outside the Mount Thunder Sect. We were attacked while trying to flee. Many were killed.”

“An army?” James and Maxine exclaimed at the same time.

“Yes.” Jackson’s expression was solemn.

James asked, “Which army?”

Jackson shook his head. “I don’t know.”

“This is obvious enough, no? This must be the King’s plot. He plans to exterminate all martial artists inside Mount Thunder Sect.”

“Damn it! My ancestors once fought side by side with the Old King and performed major meritorious services. The new King plans to get rid of us all now that the nation is at peace because he’s intimidated by our martial prowess.”

Many spoke exasperatedly.

James frowned, “What should we