Chapter 703 Nine Cauldron City

• The instant she mentioned Lucas was dead, every person present stiffened into silence. The great hall seemed to freeze, and pairs of eyes brimmed with raw, incredulous shock.
• With a sharp bang, the Ascension Sanctuary Sect Leader shot to his feet, the chair legs scraping against the stone floor. Towering over Elowen, he fixed her with a hawk-like stare and enunciated each word. “What did you just say? Mr. Leonelli is dead?”
• Under that oppressive gaze, Elowen felt a crushing pressure bear down on her. She managed a small nod.