Blake stared at Maxine enviously and exclaimed, “I-Is this the strength of a grandmaster?! She has such strong energy surging from her!”

Madelyn glanced at Maxine and smiled condescendingly. “I heard you’re smart and tactical. Since you knew I was coming to Mount White, why didn’t you consider the consequences beforehand?

“Oh, wait. I get it. You knew of the consequences but still chose to come. I’ll fulfill your wish, then!”

Madelyn suddenly smiled and snapped her fingers.

Suddenly, four men jumped down from a few big trees and appeared before them.

“The Four Guardians!”

The change in Maxine’s facial expression was almost indiscernible.

“Attack!” An evil smile crept onto Madelyn’s face as she ordered, “Kill everyone except for Maxine and James!”

“How dare you?!” James took a sudden step forward and stood in front of Maxine. Then, he glared at the middle-aged men and Madelyn.

The four ordinary-looking men were dressed in black robes, radiating strong auras. Their charisma alon