Chapter 571 His True Identity Revealed
An old man dressed in a golden robe suddenly appeared out of nowhere. However, what was striking
about him was not his lustrous and expensive-looking attire. Rather, it was his uncanny resemnce to
Jim that made jaws drop. He shared the exact physical build, appearance and facial expression as
Jim''s. The only detail that set the two apart was how he seemed to be more powerful than Jim!
''''Brother!'''' Jim muttered under his breath. Hearing Jim call out softly to the old man was enough for the
group to recognize thetter.
"Master Billy!" greeted Garrett. Despite his excitement, he made sure he still regarded the man with
respect.
Meanwhile, Josiah gloated silently at Scar. His thoughts seething with malice, he wondered if Scar
would feel desperate after bearing witness to anotherpleted spiritual king.
''''You are Billy!'''' he cried. Scar''s face was instantly contorted with depression and gloom.
Billy was Jim''s elder brother. He also happened to be among the most powerfulpleted spiritual
kings. Back at the Oriental College, it appeared as though none of the otherpleted spiritual kings
could overpower and defeat the Skyward Sword Spiritual King and the Array-shattering Spiritual King.
But when paired against Billy, their powers would still seem mediocre inparison. After all, Billy had
been a renownedpleted spiritual king for ages.
Even the Garuda tribe''s very own leader—a demi-spiritual emperor—would regard Billy with a deep
level of respect.
''''Why are you here? Is the Quintessence of Heaven and Earth so valuable to your tribe?'''' asked Scar.
He was still in the middle of recovering from the mixture of shock and desperation he felt as heid
eyes on Billy. He simply could not believe that Billy was there—in flesh and blood.
Scar''s deduction was right. It was truly unusual for twopleted spiritual kings of the Garuda tribe to
be in the same territory at the same time. What was even bizarre was the way bothpleted spiritual
kings seemed to be immensely determined for the Quintessence of Heaven and Earth. It was simply
not worth all themotion.
It didn''t take long before Ricky''s face, too, mimicked Scar''s somber expression.
''Could it be...that there is something else the Garuda tribe wants?'' Ricky thought to himself as he tried
to dig deeper into the entire situation.
''''Ha-ha! You''re right. Of course, we have note here just for the mere Quintessence of Heaven and
Earth.'''' Garrett''s smile was filled with smugness.
''''Is that true? Why haven''t I heard about it?'''' Josiah asked, rather confused.
After all, not a single member of the Garuda tribe had ever set foot on this ce. Even if they had, they
would not be able to enter the stctite cave without using the three Blood Essence Stones.
''''Josiah, it''s not something; it''s someone," Garrett exined to his confusedpanion. "Here''s a
major clue—he is currently standing right in front of us.''''
He then cast his nce at Ricky and said, ''''Am I right, Russell?" Not giving Ricky a chance to respond
just yet, Garrett added, "Or I should call you Ricky, the ace genius of the Oriental College?''''
The atmosphere was filled with deadly silence. Everyone in the cave turned to Ricky, eager for him to
respond. They were trying to figure out whether Garrett''s words were true or not.
It was at that moment that Josiah and Scar had finally understood why the Garuda tribe sent two
"It appears that they''ve finally uncovered my true identity. That makes sense," Ricky murmured. At first
he was surprised at the sudden revtion of his identity.
''It''s my fault, Ricky. I shouldn''t have asked youe with me." Scar apologized. He used telepathy to
preupied, you shall seize the chance to use your zone and escape." Scar had already made up his
mind and decided to sacrifice himself to save Ricky.
Although Scar might not essentially be a good man, he was still, without a doubt, someone who would
abide by his words. Since he was responsible for getting Ricky caught in between all that has
happened so far, he was determined to help Ricky escape—even at the cost of his own life.
More importantly, he had already signed the bonding contract with Ricky. If Ricky were to die here, right
this moment, then Scar''s life would not be spared.
"Don''t be so pessimistic, Scar. You know we are not bound to die here." Ricky cautioned Scar, who was
clearly serious about sacrificing his own life.
Ricky''s identity had already been exposed by their enemies. This exined why they had sent two
n. His anticipation kept him from being caught off-guard by his foes.
Still, Ricky was not able to anticipate how Garrett would see through his true identity.
''''He''s Ricky, the ace genius of the Oriental College! How is that even possible!?" Josiah couldn''t believe
his ears. He was utterly shocked at what Garrett had just revealed. His pupils shrunk in disbelief.
''''It''s me, Ricky. But...how were you able to recognize my real identity?" Ricky turned to ask Garrett,
confusion evident in his countenance.
Meanwhile, Jim and Billy also had their eyes fixed intently on Ricky.
Somehow, hearing Ricky admit the truth himself still had a suspicious ring to it.
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''''It''s only my spection, '''' Garrett responded. Everyone thought he would stick with a simple and direct
answer.
But they were wrong, as Garrett further explicated, ''''Your dual runes and your capability to challenge
warriors stronger than you altogether make your identity suspicious. There''s not a lot of geniuses in this
world. Thus, I had a hunch that you must be Ricky.
Besides, of all the geniuses I know of, Jasper and you are the only ones who are able to challenge the
seniors with ease. Your strength and moves are all too simr to Ricky. From the very beginning, I was
never convinced by your made up backstory."
''''You''re right, Garrett. I do admire your insight and keen observation," Ricky eximed.
''''If you really are Ricky, then how can you still remain calm in this situation?'''' Garrett asked. He was
starting to feel bewildered by Ricky''s behavior.
''''Fearing cannot change anything after all. If experiencing fear had the power to save my life, then I
would dly exhibit fear right before your very eyes, '''' Ricky rified.
''''I see!'''' Garrett nodded his head to express his acknowledgement.
''''Hand over your spiritual space tool and cultivation methods now, and I''ll give you a quick and painless
death, '''' Billy threatened and readied his stance to make an attack.
''''I refuse," Ricky shrugged. "I''ll lose my life either way, '''' he stated matter-of-factly.
''''There''s a painful death, and then there''s also a quick death," Jim added. "You can take a pick between
the two, you know?'''' Jim was trying to outsmart Ricky. His n was to acquire Ricky''s secrets first,
before he could kill the so-called ace genius.
''''Ricky, surrender now. I guarantee you a decent death. If you don''t cooperate, I''m going to have to
smash your bones into pieces, '''' Garrett threatened Ricky yet again.
''''Spare me your foolishness!'''' Ricky retorted. He was not about to give up without a fight.
''''You asked for it!'''' Billy yelled. His voice was filled with coldness yet his white hot rage was reflected in
his actions.
Boom! Boom! Before they even realized it, Billy hadpletely broke out of hisposure and
momentum as apleted spiritual king. He transformed his spiritual energy into a giant palm before
going off to attack Ricky with overflowing ferocity.
''''Maybe I''ll die today. But I''ll make sure one or more of you will be going to hell with me. Just wait and
see!'''' Seeing Billy''s attempt to strike Ricky, Scar let out a furious roar and summoned his full strength
as apleted spiritual king.
At this point, Ricky had already encased the warriors with his barrier in secret. A simple signal from his
psyche would enable him to transport all these warriors into the Chaotic Fire Zone.
''''Whew! Sorry, I don''t mean to interfere, but why are you all so greedy?'''' Just then, azy voice
interrupted their ongoing confrontation.