Chapter 555 Understanding Something
Chapter 555 Understanding Something
Naturally, Jonathan could not kill Ignatius.
The first reason was his incapability to do so.
The second reason was that both parties were now beings of Divine Realm, with Divine Emperor overseeing their conduct and having the strict rules of Divine Realm to comply with. He simply couldn't make a move against Ignatius.
However, at that instant, Jonathan had nowhere to vent his anger as Ignatius deliberately provoked him.
Ignatius looked at Jonathan with a playful, provocative gaze.
Jonathan's eyes blazed with fury, but he was unable to make a move. At that moment, a cold glint flashed in Catherine's eyes. She suddenly stepped forward and thrust her palm at Ignatius's chest.
With a loud thud, Ignatius staggered back three steps.
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, yet his face was lit up with a radiant smile. “Excellent, the disciple of Divine Emperor is the first to break the rules of Divine Realm by attacking a fellow member. I wonder how Divine Emperor plans to deal with this?”
Ignatius burst into hearty laughter. After he finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Jonathan and said, “My dear Jonathan, I am about to meet Divine Emperor now and report this matter to him. What do you think Divine Emperor will do? It's quite amusing to think about it.” Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked away.
“Stop right there!” Jonathan immediately commanded. He knew that matter would be troublesome, so he couldn't help but shout.
Ignatius turned around with a smile on his face. He said, “If you kneel and grovel at my feet to beg for forgiveness, I might consider not reporting to Divine Emperor. Even though Divine Emperor is omnipresent and oversees everything, as long as we don't report, there will be no cause for concern. Without a cause, Divine Emperor won't investigate!”
Jonathan was instantly furious. How could he possibly kneel to Ignatius? Even if it killed him, he would never do so.
“Oh, it seems like it'll be difficult to convince you to kneel. That's fine. As long as you report to Divine Emperor and request a duel with me on the Heavenly Tribunal, we can consider this matter settled,” said Ignatius. “Don't you hate me to my core? I'm giving you a chance to fight me to the death!”
“I'll challenge you to a duel!” Catherine suddenly declared.
“You?” Ignatius glanced at Catherine, then said, “All right, that works! I'm actually curious to see, if I personally kill you, Divine Emperor's direct disciple and my dear Jonathan's beloved wife, what would Divine Emperor do? And what would my useless elder brother do?” After he finished speaking, he turned to Gabriel beside him and asked, “Gabriel, don't you think this is quite amusing?”
Gabriel gave a light smile and said, “It's really fun!”
Ignatius and Gabriel were brimming with smugness. Although it seemed like they were there to annoy
Jonathan, their actual intention was to push Jonathan to the brink of desperation.
And it was at that moment that the silent Jonathan suddenly erupted with rage.
With a sudden burst of energy, he unleashed the full power of the Great Sage Force Field, charging at Ignatius like a bolt of lightning, unleashing Rolling Thunder Punch right off the bat.
The fist's power was vast and boundless, its momentum unstoppable and accompanied by the thunderous roar of lightning!
The current Jonathan, at the Third Level of the Immortal Stage, had reached an unimaginable level of cultivation. Especially since all his mana had been converted into combat force, the might of his punch was incredibly terrifying.
However, it was a pity that Jonathan encountered Ignatius today, who was at the Third Level of the Void Domain Stage. Both Ignatius and Gabriel were surprised. Jonathan actually dared to make a move? Could it be that he no longer values his life?
Amid the crisis, Ignatius and Gabriel felt a bone-chilling killing intent in the punch. At that moment, Ignatius' figure suddenly flickered, using Shadow Step to dodge Jonathan's thunderous punch effortlessly!
Subsequently, Ignatius appeared behind Jonathan. With a swift grasp, he miraculously caught hold of Jonathan's collar.
However, at that moment, Catherine also made her move.
With a swift motion, Catherine thrust her palm at Ignatius' back! As she made her move, the surrounding magnetic field stirred, carrying a strange power that suddenly reached Ignatius' back!
Ignatius was slightly taken aback, sensing that the palm strike from behind was not to be taken lightly. Immediately, he gave up his attack on Jonathan. With another swift movement, he dodged Catherine's strike. The two sides finally ceased their attacks temporarily. Ignatius looked at Jonathan in confusion and said, “Are you tired of living?”
With a cold laugh, Jonathan said, “Ignatius, since you leave me no way out, let's fight and settle this here and now.”
Ignatius furrowed his brows.
He would never stake his life against Jonathan there. If luck wasn't on his side and he was killed by Jonathan and Catherine there, it would simply be his own misfortune. However, if he managed to injure those two, he wouldn't be able to justify himself to Divine Emperor. If he killed them, his own death would also be inevitable as Divine Emperor would not spare him.
Hence, that fight could not drag on.
“Catherine, we'll join forces to kill this b*stard here today,” Jonathan said in a deep voice. “Even if Divine Emperor executes us, it'll be worth it.”
Catherine nodded, her eyes revealing a spine-chilling murderous intent. She wasn't just putting on a show for Jonathan. She truly planned to kill Ignatius. Catherine felt no trace of fear or hesitation.
Ignatius understood that despite his profound mana, Catherine's cultivation was currently unfathomable to him, and Jonathan's combat force was also exceptionally strong. If those two were to fight him with all their might, he would be caught up in a tight spot, either.
The crux of the matter was that Ignatius didn't want to engage in a fight with those two there. He wouldn't benefit from the outcome regardless of whether he won or lost.
The situation between the two parties reached a stalemate.
After all, Jonathan was Jonathan. Although he was momentarily driven to irrationality by Ignatius' attitude, he quickly regained his intelligence and wit. What does Ignatius fear the most? He fears a situation where he'll perish with his enemy!
At that moment, Gabriel spoke up. “Young Master, I believe today's events are simply a misunderstanding. How about we just let it slide?”
Ignatius then turned to Jonathan and said, “How about we pretend what happened never took place?”
That was exactly the effect Jonathan wanted. He nodded and said, “You can get lost now.”
A flash of anger crossed Ignatius' eyes, but in the end, he suppressed his fury. He and Gabriel turned around and left!
A deep sense of humiliation flashed in Jonathan's eyes after he watched the duo leave.
He yearned to accept Ignatius' challenge to a duel on the Heavenly Tribunal to slay the latter with his own strength. However, he knew he was no match for Ignatius. The gap in their abilities was too vast.
From their brief encounter just now, Jonathan realized that he stood no chance against Ignatius.
Right now, all he could do was bear with it.
Even if it meant enduring beyond his limits, that was the only thing he could do.
“Let's get going too!” said Jonathan.
Catherine nodded slightly.
Afterward, the two left the pub. Once they got in the car, they drove off.
Unable to hold back, Catherine asked Jonathan, “Why didn't we join forces to kill Ignatius just now? He murdered my grandpa. I must kill him.”
Jonathan suddenly hit the brakes. After stopping the car, he turned around to face Catherine.
Jonathan said, “Catherine, I want to kill Ignatius even more than you do, but we can't right now. Firstly, we aren't capable of killing him. Secondly, even if we could, we would be breaking Divine Emperor's rules. By then, even if you are Divine Emperor's disciple, if Tristan is relentless, Divine Emperor will have to act according to his own rules. I don't think it's worth it for us to risk our lives for that b*stard. I don't want to die, and I especially don't want you to die. I want to be with you forever in the future, do you understand?”
The expression on Catherine's face finally softened. She gave a small laugh and said, “I understand now.”
Then, Jonathan continued to drive.
Half an hour later, the two returned to Divine Realm. Then, they went straight back to Sunny Condo!
After a tiring day, Catherine went to the bathroom to take a bath first while Jonathan stayed in the bedroom.
The bathroom was located within the bedroom, so Jonathan could hear the sound of running water. However, at that moment, he wore a somber expression.
Jonathan kept thinking back on the punch he unleashed to kill Ignatius earlier in his mind. That Rolling Thunder Punch earlier was packed with all my power and aura, and it was absolutely invincible! My momentum had already locked onto Ignatius! But in that instant, Ignatius didn't even rely on his magic item, yet he was able to dodge my attack casually and appear behind me. How on earth did he manage to do it?
Jonathan was momentarily at a loss.
He felt that Ignatius' evasion was no longer just a matter of physical strength in the simple sense.
That question left Jonathan stumped for a moment as his strength had always remained at the physical level!
However, at that moment, Jonathan thought of another issue. He took out his phone and called Walrion.
The call connected quickly.
“Your Majesty!” Walrion called out with utmost respect.
Jonathan said, “Walrion, I have a question for you. I need you to answer me honestly.”
Walrion said, “Your Majesty, I dare not withhold even the slightest information from you!”
Jonathan said, “There is an enemy I deeply despise in Divine Realm. If I want the entire vampire clan to join me in hunting this person down, would you all be willing to do it?”
Walrion was taken aback for a moment. Then, he said, “Your Majesty, there are three emperors in Divine Realm, each with extraordinary powers. Even if our revered ancestor were here, we wouldn't dare to offend them lightly.”
Jonathan said, “I think I understand what you're saying. In other words, even though I am the leader of all vampires, you are not willing to fight for my personal affairs!”
Walrion said, “Your Majesty, it's not like that. Firstly, Aurora and I are willing to help you kill your enemies. However, the entire vampire clan must consider the overall interests of the clan. If it's about the vampires' survival, everyone will fight with all their might. But if we have to risk our lives to settle your personal grudges, naturally, the vampires won't be willing to follow your order!”
Jonathan said, “All right. I understand now.”
Walrion declared, “Your Majesty, I can come to your aid with Aurora and Torrence. Regardless of our survival, we are willing to stand by your side!”
Jonathan was touched. He said, “You don't have to come. I was just asking. Thank you for your rational response. I now know what I should do next.”
Walrion was slightly taken aback.
Jonathan then hung up the phone.
At that moment, his thoughts were crystal clear. I must establish Protector Palace and have a group of die-hard, loyal followers. These followers must be so devoted that even if I send them to their deaths, they will do so without hesitation. Only such a team can exude real power and intimidation. Only then will it truly be considered my own strength.