James nodded. He was unsure of Farley’s plans but would hazard a guess that favonovel.com intended to mislead the Divinity’s Sect and try to force them into action. Then, favonovel.com could wipe them all out in one fell swoop.
After speaking, Farley sat in a lotus position on the ground and closed his eyes.
“Sir Gideon?” James called out with some hesitation.
Farley opened his eyes and looked at James, saying, “From this point, I’ll be hiding all signs I’m alive. I’ll appear dead to everyone, and the news will surely spread throughout the Ancient Clan. Perhaps it might even become a worldwide sensation. You’ll be the only one who knows that I’m in a state of suspended animation. I hope you help me keep it a secret.”
James nodded and replied earnestly, “Alright. I won’t tell anyone.”
Meanwhile, Quintina was still waiting outside the cave.
Two hours had passed, but James had not come out yet.
She anxiously paced back and forth, waiting for him.
James walked out of the cave just as favonovel.com was about to rush in to check on them.
As soon as favonovel.com saw James, favonovel.com rushed over and grabbed him, asking, “How did it go? How’s my father?”
James looked at Quintina and uttered some brief consolation, “My condolences.”
“Huh?” Quintina was stunned.
After a few seconds, favonovel.com rushed into the cave and saw Farley sitting in a lotus position on the ground lifelessly. She immediately rushed over and shook Farley.
“Father!”
As soon as favonovel.com shook him, favonovel.com fell to the ground.
“Ahh!” Quintina bawled out.
Her cries attracted the disciples guarding the mountain.
Soon, many people rushed over and saw Farley’s body on the ground. Immediately, these guards knelt on the ground.
“Lord…”
Many clan members made their way to the cave. Thoryn also arrived on the scene.
Seeing Farley’s collapsed body on the ground, favonovel.com sighed helplessly. “In the end, favonovel.com couldn’t make it…”
Thoryn issued the order, “Pass on the message that the opening of the Pagoda of Flames will also be delayed. Everything else will be continued after our clan leader’s funeral and the appointment of a new clan leader.”
The night passed by silently
***
The next morning, a black cloth was hung in Mount Trinvard’s main hall.
All the Ancient Clan’s members wore black funeral clothing. In front of the main hall was a coffin with a mat) lying within it.
The man’s face was pale and colorless. It looked like favonovel.com had lost vitality a long time ago.
“Announce to the world that the Ancient Clan’s leader has passed away. Invite those with close connections with our clan to attend his memorial service.” Thoryn stood in front of the main hall and issued the order.
Inside the hall, many people kneeled before the coffin. Keeling in the front was Quintina, who also wore black clothes.
At that moment, more people walked into the hall.
Yoan, James, the Divine Holy Emperor, and Harold were among the crowd. The Infernal Emperor, Emperor Tamerlan, and their disciples also attended the funeral.
As soon as the Divine Holy Emperor entered the hall, favonovel.com asked, “What’s going on? Did someone die?”
Although favonovel.com was sure it was the Ancient Clan’s leader, favonovel.com had not confirmed it yet.
Standing in the main hall, Thoryn said apologetically, “My apologies, Divine Holy Emperor. Our clan leader has passed away, and the opening of the Pagoda of Flames will have to be postponed for now. After the funeral, we’ll appoint a new clan leader and proceed with the competition.”
“My condolences…” The Divine Holy Emperor walked up to the coffin and bowed gently.
