Chapter 851


    The Johnstons were one of the families that made up the Ancient Four. These families were able to


    trace their lineage to the principal officials of the Prince of Orchid’s court a thousand years ago.


    Since antiquity, the Johnstons were a family that revolved around Martial Arts. Every member of the


    family was required to practice it. Unfortunately, talent was still the determining factor in how far one


    could go and how well one would perform in Martial Arts. As such, not every individual is able to rise to


    the top. The Emperor was one such person in their family.


    Despite his status and heritage as a Johnston, he did not have a mote of talent whatsoever.


    Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning were major officials that had been specifically brought up by the


    Johnstons. Throughout the years, the Johnstons scoured the world for particrly talented orphans in


    hopes of nurturing their talents from a young age and inducting them into the fold.


    However, only these four major officials became martial art grandmasters. They were not just highly


    skilled but they also managed to achieve the third rank after cultivating.


    After receiving the patriarch’s orders, Kennedy immediately set out to capture James along with the


    four major officials.


    At a military region of the Capital…


    James was fast asleep.


    The moment he woke up, he scrolled through various social media sites and news feeds on his phone.


    The Emperor’s death was currently the most searched topic on the inte. The number of popr


    search queries on this topic had easily exceeded 100 million.


    After giving his screen a cursory nce, James got dressed and headed out.


    “Sir!”


    On his way out, the soldiers all greeted him respectfully, to which James nodded slightly in


    acknowledgment.


    The moment he walked out of the front gate of the military region, a ck sedan stopped right in front


    of him.


    Then, an elderly man stepped out of the car.


    Also exiting the car were four people─three men and one woman. They were all around 40 years of


    age.


    “The Johnstons’ sect elder…?”


    Upon seeing the elderly man, James scowled. He had a bad feeling about this. He knew that the


    Johnstons were furious after he executed one of their own. It seems that they hade here to settle


    the score.


    Normally, no one was allowed to meddle in the Johnstons’ affairs. Not even the King had the power to


    interfere.


    “James…”


    Kennedy’s eyes glittered like steely flints as he looked up at James, and said coldly, “I told you you’ll


    pay a heavy price for your actions.”


    James, however, waspletely undaunted. He replied indifferently, “I was merely doing my job. On


    the contrary, by obstructing me in performing my duty, you’vemitted a serious offence. You should


    thank your lucky stars that I didn’t send my men after you. So what brings you here today?”


    “Hahaha…”


    Upon hearing this, Kennedyughed darkly.


    His burst ofughter was soon gone as he pointed his walking stick threateningly toward James. “Are


    you still that stupidly unaware of your predicament?”


    James returned the elderly man’s re with one of his own. “Are you trying to seek revenge on behalf


    of your dead family member? Did you forget that you now stand in a military region with hundreds of


    soldiers stationed here? You don’t stand a chance against me here.”


    “Get him,” Kennedymanded the people he had brought along with him.


    Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning, stepped forward in tandem.


    The woman smirked at James. “Leave everything to me. I’m more than enough to deal with him.”


    She had a youthful appearance but this made her real age all the more indiscernible. Wearing skinny


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    trousers and sporting a short bob, she had a chiseled look.


    She shed James an attractive smile. “Your reputation precedes you, James. You’ve demonstrated


    tremendous potential by managing to cultivate True Energy without any guidance. However, you


    shouldn’t have killed the Emperor on his own turf. Despite being an insignificant member of the


    household, the fact remains that he’s still a Johnston.”


    James moved into a fighting stance and eyed the woman warily.


    Then, in an instant, the woman stepped forward and appeared before James.


    Before James could even react, he took a blow directly to his chest. The strength of the impact sent


    him flying a few meters off the ground. He copsed onto the ground and coughed out a mouthful of


    bright, red blood.


    The suddenmotion attracted the attention of all nearby army personnel.


    Many fully-armed soldiers charged toward the group and pointed their weapons at Kennedy and his


    entourage.


    “W-Wait! Don’t act recklessly. He’s a Johnston.” A one-star lieutenant quickly gave the order upon


    recognizing Kennedy.


    He knew that the Johnstons existed above thew and could act with impunity.