Then, Xaiden turned around and strode toward the door. The other grand patriarchs and cultivators quickly followed him out of the Telhervo Hall as well.

Mattaniah snorted. “How can they act so brazenly?”

“They have always been like this.” Yegor said frigidly, “On the surface, they are the virtuous and respected grand patriarchs belonging to different sects. You’ll see they are all hypocrites when the situation involves something they are after.”

Herodias cast her gaze at James. “You won’t be able to stop them since there are too many of their men here today, James.

“The three of us can protect you from these men. However, we won’t be able to do the same for her since she’s made too many enemies up to this point.”

James smiled faintly. “Lady Herodias, I am grateful for your help, and I understand that you are all in a tough spot now. I’ve given this serious thought. The worst thing that can happen is just me dying and losing all my powers.”

Mattaniahʼs brows lifted. “Do you