“Hell if I know! Fearless fanatics! Kill them!” roared the captured man, prompting the other forty or so men in black to draw their blades and charge toward Gerald…!

Upon seeing that, Gerald simply crushed the man’s neck in his grip before dropping the fresh corpse and outstretching his palm toward the incoming assailants. With the aid of the Eight Dragon Lock, he was able to gain control of the men within seconds!

Following that, Gerald released a surge of essential qi which forced the men to slowly aim their blades toward their hearts… and just like that, the men in black were no longer among the living. It had all happened so quickly…!

Regardless, seeing that they were now free, Old Hayn and the other captives quickly bowed before Gerald while exclaiming, “You’re exceedingly strong, young brother! Thank you for saving us…!”

Once they were freed from their shackles, Old Hayn began explaining how they got to their current situation….

As it turned out, Ryder had been sending