Chapter 2115
In just one night, the McDaniel family estate was completely destroyed and unrecognizable.
In Sunstrand City, Andrew met Eric at the agreed location, and Jerome was there as well. Seeing Eric’s tense expression, Andrew immediately guessed that father and son had not spoken on good terms.
“Mr. Thornton, thank you for showing up last night and saving me,” Andrew said with a smile as he stepped forward.
Jerome waved his hand and smiled. “There’s no need to call it saving. Even if I hadn’t come, I believe with your strength, you wouldn’t have been in too much danger.”
Andrew quickly replied with humility. “Not at all, Mr. Thornton. Last night, I almost lost my life.”
Jerome’s gaze sharpened as he stared at him. “I didn’t expect your mastery of Inferno Strike to be so refined already. This technique has incredible potential and unmatched power. I couldn’t practice it myself due to the arts I had already chosen and my own limitations, but I never thought its true fated successor would be you.
“You’ve already reached the second stage in such a short time. Given more time, you’ll reach the final third stage. By then, I might not even be your match.”
Andrew took out the token containing the Inferno Strike records and handed it over. “Mr. Thornton, learning the Inferno Strike was purely accidental on my part. Now, I’m returning it to you!”
Jerome shook his head. “I already told you: this martial art has found its destined practitioner. From now on, it belongs to you. Only someone like you can unleash the true domineering power of the Inferno Strike.”
As he spoke, he looked at Andrew with eyes full of admiration and emotion.
Jerome himself was no ordinary person, but seeing Andrew rise so quickly with such monstrous talent, he could not help but feel stirred inside.
Each generation would have its own prodigies. He believed Andrew was destined for greater things.
Since Jerome refused to take it back, Andrew kept the token without hesitation. “By the way, what about the Crimson Flame Cult’s people from last night?”
Jerome gave a cold snort. “The High Priest of the Crimson Flame Cult wields vicious dark arts. But fortune favored me, and I managed to push him back after half a move.”
Andrew was shocked. “The High Priest should already have the strength of a martial emperor. Does that mean you’re on the verge of breaking through, or have already broken through?”
Jerome smiled faintly. “Call it a blessing in disguise. Perhaps because of your loyalty in saving me last time, I found life within death. That moment allowed me to break through the bottleneck I’ve faced for years. Now, I’ve stepped into the level of a martial emperor.”
Andrew beamed, saying sincerely, “In that case, congratulations, Mr. Thornton. Surely the Titan List will be rewritten with your new strength!”
Jerome replied lightly, “Titles and rankings are fleeting. Few people know of my breakthrough, so the list won’t change much.”
Andrew glanced at Eric, who had remained silent, then hesitated before asking, “What are your plans now?”
Jerome thought for a moment but did not answer. Instead, he looked at Eric.
Eric’s voice was cold. “Since I’ve left Goldridge and become a traitor, from now on I’ll be a wanderer with no roots. Mr. Thornton, if you want to kill me, then kill me. If not, please don’t interfere in my life anymore.”
Jerome looked like he wanted to speak, but he stopped himself. He suddenly looked like a father who did not know what to do. Despite Eric’s betrayal, he did not carry even the slightest trace of blame.
However, Andrew had remembered clearly that Eric had stabbed Jerome pretty mercilessly the last time.