The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 368 The Army At The Holmes Estate

Chapter 368 The Army at the Holmes Estate

In the heart of the capital, Donald and the Grand Elder were in an office, sipping tea.

"Billy went to the Holmes clan?" The Grand Elder handed a cigarette to Donald.

"Yes," Donald replied, lighting the cigarette and taking a puff.

"The Holmes clan has brought this upon themselves, no one to blame." The Grand Elder said as he also lit a cigarette. After a brief pause, he continued, "Should the two of us go to the scene?"

"What would we be looking at?" Donald asked in return.

"I've heard that both the Holmes family elders made breakthroughs recently. Aren't you worried that Billy might have trouble handling them?" The Grand Elder raised an eyebrow.

"As long as they haven't reached Emperor Realm, there's nothing to worry about." Donald replied casually.

"You have confidence in him." the Grand Elder chuckled. After taking another puff from his cigarette, he asked, "Now that his injuries should be mostly healed, do you think he might break through soon?"

"He's not in a hurry, so why should you be?" Donald responded, his expression contemplative. "Once he reaches Emperor Realm, there will be certain limitations. Until the buddies around him have fully grown, he won't break through too quickly." Donald explained.

"That makes sense," the Grand Elder nodded. "But he doesn't have much time. He needs to make sure those around him grow quickly, otherwise, he'll be spread too thin."

"That's right." Donald agreed.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, and Cole Wilson entered.

"Grand Elder, Elder Donald." Cole greeted as he bowed slightly.

"Why did you come back? Weren't you going to the Holmes clan?" The Grand Elder asked, somewhat surprised.

"I was on my way there, but I received a phone call, so I came back." Cole replied as he took a seat on the sofa.

"Who called you?" Donald asked, a hint of curiosity in his voice.

"It was from the southern region, from Harlan Holmes."

"He's back in the capital?" The Grand Elder raised an eyebrow.

"He's still on his way, but he'll be here soon. He was worried that he might not make it in time, so he called me." Cole Wilson explained.

"What did he say? He's not planning anything reckless, is he? How many people did he bring with him?" The Grand Elder furrowed his brow. Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

"Please don't worry, Grand Elder. He came back alone." Cole reassured them.

"He was kept in the dark about the Holmes clan's collusion with Sanctum of Darkness. He only found out about it today." Cole Wilson continued. "He mentioned an idea to me, and I wasn't sure how to proceed, so I came back to discuss it with both of you."

"What idea?" Donald asked, his brow slightly furrowed.

Cole Wilson explained Harlan Holmes's idea in detail.

"Are those his exact words?" Grand Elder asked after a few minutes.

"Yes," Cole Wilson nodded.

"Donald, what do you think?" Grand Elder turned to him.

"It's worth considering," Donald said after a moment of contemplation. He then looked at Grand Elder. "What do you think?"

"I have no objections, but whether Billy agrees or not is the key."

"Cole, go to the Holmes estate and deliver Harlan Holmes's idea to Billy. Let him decide." Donald instructed.

"Understood," Cole Wilson said as he got up and left.

"This may be a good thing for Billy." Grand Elder commented after Cole Wilson had left.

"I agree," Donald said with a slight nod.

The Holmes clan was located in the western part of the city, occupying an area similar to that of the Frazier family. In the precious real estate of the capital, such a vast estate was a constant display of a noble clan's power.

At the entrance of a large courtyard, the air was tense, and there was a strong smell of gunpowder. The entire airspace was filled with an oppressive atmosphere.

"Commander Kimmons, my patience is running out. If you don't leave now, don't blame me for not being polite!" Avery Holmes, the head of the Holmes clan, stood at the entrance with a group of Holmes clan members, facing off against Casey and others.

"You can try!" Casey replied coldly.

"Commander Kimmons, you'd better not push your luck!" Avery Holmes took a deep breath before speaking again. "Although you hold the position of a commander in the War Department, my Holmes clan is not a soft target. If you really push us too far, you won't be able to walk away!" Avery Holmes warned.

"You old man, stop with the nonsense!" Azure Dragon retorted. "If you don't give us a satisfactory explanation today, starting tomorrow, your Holmes clan won't exist in the capital!"

"Such arrogance!" A member of the Holmes clan behind Avery sneered. "You think you can act recklessly here?"

"If you really want to fight, within a minute, all of you will be lying down!"

"Fool!" Azure Dragon retorted. "If you want to spar, how about you come out first, and I'll practice with you?"

"I'm not afraid of you!" the man replied in a deep voice.

"Commander Kimmons, don't you care?" Avery Holmes asked.

"If you're worried about your people getting into trouble, you can have them surrender." Casey shrugged.

"If that's the case, Thom, go ahead, learn something from Vice Commander Azure Dragon." Avery Holmes's eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness as he said.

"Understood!" A man named Thom Holmes stepped out from the crowd, holding a three-meter-long spear in his hand. He pointed it at Azure Dragon and said, "You want a fight? Then bring it on!"

With a resounding boom, a powerful aura erupted from him, indicating he was a Half-Step War Grandmaster.

"You're itching for a fight? I'll grant your wish!" Azure Dragon drew his Bloodshadow Battle Blade from his waist and confidently walked forward.

"Azure Dragon, be careful!" Casey warned.

"I'll be fine!" Azure Dragon responded, and his aura soared.

"Face my spear!" Thom shouted. He gripped the spear with both hands, thrust it into the air, and created a loud noise. Then, like a cannonball, he charged toward Azure Dragon. His spear left several afterimages and turned into high-pressure airflows that swept toward his opponent.

Azure Dragon's eyes narrowed. He held his battle blade and met Thom's attack head-on. The two clashed fiercely, creating a series of explosions in the air, and shockwaves rippled around them. Both were War Grandmasters. A after several exchanges, it seemed they were evenly matched.

"Casey, does Azure Dragon have a chance?" Black Tortoise asked.

"Do you doubt Azure Dragon's abilities?" Before Casey could reply, Vermilion Bird chimed in confidently. "As long as he's willing, he can take down his opponent effortlessly!"

"I'm just worried about any unexpected..." Black Tortoise's voice trailed off as he kept his eyes fixed on their duel.

"There won't be any!" Vermilion Bird interrupted him. "Dealing with an opponent of the same level, there's no room for unexpected outcomes! If everything goes as expected, Azure Dragon will have his opponent defeated in less than a minute."

"Okay, fine." Black Tortoise shrugged.

As if to confirm Vermilion Bird's words, Azure Dragon, after dodging another wave of attacks from Thom Holmes, suddenly reached the peak of his power.

"Alright, I'm done playing with you. Let me send you on your way!" Azure Dragon declared. With that, he took two large steps forward, and with a swift flick of his wrist, his battle blade sliced through the air, releasing a curved arc of blade energy charged with thunderous force.