Chapter 578

"Father!"

In Bigusler's house, Geno's cry of surprise was so clear and loud. Even the panic in his voice was vividly displayed, without leaving any trace behind.

"He …"

Tilly's eyes widened as she looked at the mysterious cloaked man on the roof. Her expression was filled with astonishment.

"You are …?"

Proctor almost couldn't react in time. He looked at the figure with his back facing him, and seemed to be a little bewildered.

The sudden turn of events stunned everyone present, and they were even at a loss of what to do.

Shien glanced at these people and didn't say anything. He just looked at the ground below.

There, smoke and dust were still spreading, and gravel was falling one after another, smashing the ground with a series of crackling sounds.

Saliro was buried in it, and there was no trace of him left.

From the perspective of the bystanders, Shien's attack should be regarded as incomparably heroic. It was simply inconceivable that he could send a Legendary powerhouse flying with a kick, right?

However, Shien didn't feel very happy about it.

Because the kick just now didn't feel good at all.

"So hard."

Shien murmured.

That kick made him feel as if he had kicked a piece of fine iron. Not only was it extremely hard, but the recoil almost made him take a step back.

Therefore, although the kick just now seemed heroic, it probably didn't cause much damage to the opponent, right?

At least, that was what Shien thought.

That seemed to be the truth.

"Bang!"

With a loud explosion, the smoke and dust on the ground suddenly dispersed, revealing the situation inside.

It was as if Saliro had smashed the ground, bursting the gravel and debris that had buried him. He was holding his greatsword high, and his whole body was standing in the huge pit, and the mana on his body was surging continuously.

The falling gravel was bounced off.

The gravel and debris couldn't even get close to Saliro, as they were isolated by the surging mana.

"Father!"

Seeing that Saliro was completely unscathed, Geno exclaimed in surprise and joy.

Unfortunately, Saliro was no longer in the mood to care about this useless son of his.

"Who are you?"

Saliro stared at Shien with a gloomy face.

"Why do you have to be nosy?"

Saliro was really annoyed.

Almost.

Just a little bit more.

Just a little bit more, and he would have succeeded in forcing the abdication. He would have taken down Tilly, and then Lockett, and gotten what he had been dreaming of.

In the end, Shien's arrival added a bunch of variables, and made the situation unclear. Naturally, Saliro was extremely annoyed.

However, Shien didn't say anything.

Sean glanced at the startled and vigilant Lockhart behind him, then glanced at Tilly who was staring at him. He thought for a moment, then took a step forward.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, Sean's figure seemed to break through the shackles of space and appeared in front of Saliro as if he had traveled a thousand miles in one step.

"…!"

Saliro's pupils shrank. Without any hesitation, he stepped on the ground reflexively and retreated, distancing himself from Shien.

However, Shien only took one more step, and like a ghost, he once again appeared in front of Saliro.

"Pa!"

Amidst the crisp sound, Shien reached out his hand and pressed down on Saliro's shoulder before he could react.

This time, all the hair on Saliro's body stood on end.

He felt as if a sword was pressed against his throat instead of a hand pressing down on his shoulder. A chill rose in his heart.

It couldn't be helped.

This mysterious person in front of him was like a ghost, coming and going without a trace. Not only did he not let go, but he was also able to press down on his shoulder before he could react. If he wanted to press a sword against his throat, it would be a piece of cake.

How could Saliro not feel chills all over his body?

He had even pushed his Unique Skill to the limit, making his skin as hard as steel to prevent himself from being attacked by this mysterious person who appeared and disappeared like a ghost.

If he had not controlled himself, Saliro would have swung his sword and chopped off this person's head.

"Who … Who exactly are you?"

Saliro could only desperately suppress the rising uneasiness in his heart and squeeze out a voice from his throat to question the other party.

The rest had witnessed everything with their own eyes. Their hearts were shaken, and their faces were filled with horror.

The second strongest Knight in the Empire, a Legendary-level powerhouse, the patriarch of Renitra's family, and the deputy leader of the Empire's Knights, had been so intimidated by an unknown person that he did not even dare to move.

One could imagine how great the impact this had on everyone was.

"This … This is impossible!"

Geno's reaction was the greatest, and his voice was even louder than before.

His father, whom he relied on the most and a Legendary-level powerhouse that everyone feared, had been intimidated so easily. Geno was unwilling to believe it.

"That Saliro Renitra actually …?"

Even Tilly was extremely shocked.

On the other hand, Lockett's gaze froze as he looked at Shien's back, and he finally remembered something.

"Teleportation …"

In Lockett's memory, there was only one person who possessed this ability and ability.

That person was the fiancé of the kingdom's treasure, and he had defeated the strongest Knight in the human world, Alidia, half a month ago. He had left a very deep impression on Lockett.

"Is it him?"

Lockett's eyes began to glow.

If it was him, then there might be a chance to turn the tables in this crisis.

Lockett's eyes became brighter and brighter.

What about Shien?

At this moment, he seemed to be smiling yet not smiling.

"You don't need to know who I am."

Shien lowered his voice, and deliberately made it sound as if he had experienced the vicissitudes of life.

"I'll give you a chance. Retreat now."

Shien gave such an ultimatum.

"Retreat?"

Saliro's empty hand suddenly clenched tightly.

Retreat?

He actually wanted him to retreat at this time?

"Don't … Don't joke around!"

Before Saliro could express his opinion, Geno was already hopping mad on the other side.

How could he retreat?

They were just one step away from successfully suppressing Lockhart and Tilly, forcing them to submit to them.

By then, not only would the Renita Family replace the Bigusler Family, but Tilly would also become a puppet at his mercy.

This was the chance that Geno had been waiting for for a long time. How could he give it up now?

However …

"Did I allow you to speak? Trash! "

Shien turned his head and stared at Geno. At the same time, he sneered and released an astonishing magical power that instantly enveloped the entire place.

"— —!"

Everyone present held their breaths, and their faces turned deathly pale.

Lockett and Saliro's expressions also changed when they felt Shien's magical power.

It was not only because the magical power released by Shien was incomparably huge, but also because the oppressive feeling contained in the magical power was too terrifying. It was so terrifying that even they felt a heavy pressure on their chests, and almost could not breathe.

That was to be expected.

It must be pointed out that Shien's [Oppressive] skill had already been integrated into [Destiny Within] and became a part of it.

Under such circumstances, Shien only needed to manipulate his own magical power and use his unparalleled manipulation of magical power to change the nature of the magical power so that it carried a sense of oppression. Then, once his magical power was released, he would be able to achieve the goal of oppression.

Under such oppression, even a Legendary powerhouse would be affected, let alone a good-for-nothing like Geno.

"Smack!"

The young master of the Renita Family fell to the ground, paralyzed. His face was filled with fear.

"Ugh …"

Tilly was also affected. Her pretty face turned pale, and she almost fell to the ground like Geno.

"So … So scary …"

Tilly cast a fearful gaze at Shien.

This person was definitely stronger than both his father and Saliro. In fact, he was much, much stronger.

Who exactly was he?

Why did such a terrifying powerhouse suddenly appear in the empire?

Her father was a top human powerhouse with a level of 97. Even in the entire human world, he would be among the top five. Apart from that person in the Mithra Kingdom, no one should be that much stronger than him!

Could it be that he was Alidia Erbein?

Or was he a powerhouse among the Demons?

Tilly's mind was in a mess.

If Tilly's mind was in a mess, then Saliro's heart would be in a mess.

This sudden powerhouse had not only disrupted his plans, but had also made him feel fearful.

If he did not back down now, he would be the one embarrassed in the end.

"I'll give you one more chance."

Shien withdrew his gaze and looked at Saliro again.

"Now, back down."

That was an ultimatum.

"Damn it!"

Saliro clenched his teeth, unable to quell the anger in his heart.

As the second strongest powerhouse in the empire and a Legendary existence, who had ever dared to speak to him like that?

If not for the fact that he could not figure out the other party's strength and identity, Saliro would definitely risk it all.

But now, the other party had displayed overwhelming strength, and Lockett was at the side. If the two of them were to join forces, he might not even have the chance to back down.

So, Saliro gritted his teeth and said.

"Fine!"

With a low roar, Saliro turned around and retreated towards the direction of the door.

Beneath him, the floorboards were crushed by his every step. One could imagine how sullen he was feeling at that moment.

Remember this!

Saliro roared in his heart.

It was obvious that he would remember this humiliation.

"Fa … Father …!?"

Only then did Geno react, and he hurriedly chased after them while rolling and crawling.

As for the few Guardian Knights, they were left there and no one cared about them.

Saliro retreated just like that.

Only Shien, Lockett, and Tilly were left at the scene.

Shien slowly withdrew his Mana and let everything return to normal.

Lockett hurriedly leaped down from the roof and came behind Shien.

"Father, he …"

Tilly came to Lockett's side and opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but Lockett raised his hand to stop her.

Lockett stared at Shien's back and hesitated for a moment before speaking softly.

"Is that you?"