CHAPTER 571 HIS TRUE IDENTITY REVEALED

An old man dressed in a golden robe suddenly appeared out of nowhere. However, what was striking

about him was not his lustrous and expensive-looking attire. Rather, it was his uncanny resemblance to

Jim that made jaws drop. He shared the exact physical build, appearance and facial expression as

Jim's. The only detail that set the two apart was how he seemed to be more powerful than Jim! Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

''Brother!'' Jim muttered under his breath. Hearing Jim call out softly to the old man was enough for the

group to recognize the latter.

"Master Billy!" greeted Garrett. Despite his excitement, he made sure he still regarded the man with

respect.

Meanwhile, Josiah gloated silently at Scar. His thoughts seething with malice, he wondered if Scar

would feel desperate after bearing witness to another completed spiritual king.

''You are Billy!'' he cried. Scar's face was instantly contorted with depression and gloom.

Billy was Jim's elder brother. He also happened to be among the most powerful completed spiritual

kings. Back at the Oriental College, it appeared as though none of the other completed spiritual kings

could overpower and defeat the Skyward Sword Spiritual King and the Array-shattering Spiritual King.

But when paired against Billy, their powers would still seem mediocre in comparison. After all, Billy had

been a renowned completed spiritual king for ages.

Even the Garuda tribe's very own leader—a demi-spiritual emperor—would regard Billy with a deep

level of respect.

''Why are you here? Is the Quintessence of Heaven and Earth so valuable to your tribe?'' asked Scar.

He was still in the middle of recovering from the mixture of shock and desperation he felt as he laid

eyes on Billy. He simply could not believe that Billy was there—in flesh and blood.

Scar's deduction was right. It was truly unusual for two completed spiritual kings of the Garuda tribe to

be in the same territory at the same time. What was even bizarre was the way both completed spiritual

kings seemed to be immensely determined for the Quintessence of Heaven and Earth. It was simply

not worth all the commotion.

It didn't take long before Ricky's face, too, mimicked Scar's somber expression.

'Could it be...that there is something else the Garuda tribe wants?' Ricky thought to himself as he tried

to dig deeper into the entire situation.

''Ha-ha! You're right. Of course, we have not come here just for the mere Quintessence of Heaven and

Earth.'' Garrett's smile was filled with smugness.

''Is that true? Why haven't I heard about it?'' Josiah asked, rather confused.

After all, not a single member of the Garuda tribe had ever set foot on this place. Even if they had, they

would not be able to enter the stalactite cave without using the three Blood Essence Stones.

''Josiah, it's not something; it's someone," Garrett explained to his confused companion. "Here's a

major clue—he is currently standing right in front of us.''

He then cast his glance at Ricky and said, ''Am I right, Russell?" Not giving Ricky a chance to respond

just yet, Garrett added, "Or I should call you Ricky, the ace genius of the Oriental College?''

The atmosphere was filled with deadly silence. Everyone in the cave turned to Ricky, eager for him to

respond. They were trying to figure out whether Garrett's words were true or not.

It was at that moment that Josiah and Scar had finally understood why the Garuda tribe sent two

completed spiritual kings here.

"It appears that they've finally uncovered my true identity. That makes sense," Ricky murmured. At first

he was surprised at the sudden revelation of his identity.

'It's my fault, Ricky. I shouldn't have asked you come with me." Scar apologized. He used telepathy to

communicate with Ricky. "Let me fix it. I'll hold them back with my full strength. While they're

preoccupied, you shall seize the chance to use your zone and escape." Scar had already made up his

mind and decided to sacrifice himself to save Ricky.

Although Scar might not essentially be a good man, he was still, without a doubt, someone who would

abide by his words. Since he was responsible for getting Ricky caught in between all that has

happened so far, he was determined to help Ricky escape—even at the cost of his own life.

More importantly, he had already signed the bonding contract with Ricky. If Ricky were to die here, right

this moment, then Scar's life would not be spared.

"Don't be so pessimistic, Scar. You know we are not bound to die here." Ricky cautioned Scar, who was

clearly serious about sacrificing his own life.

Ricky's identity had already been exposed by their enemies. This explained why they had sent two

completed spiritual kings to confront him. Unbeknownst to them, Ricky had already anticipated their

plan. His anticipation kept him from being caught off-guard by his foes.

Still, Ricky was not able to anticipate how Garrett would see through his true identity.

''He's Ricky, the ace genius of the Oriental College! How is that even possible!?" Josiah couldn't believe

his ears. He was utterly shocked at what Garrett had just revealed. His pupils shrunk in disbelief.

''It's me, Ricky. But...how were you able to recognize my real identity?" Ricky turned to ask Garrett,

confusion evident in his countenance.

Meanwhile, Jim and Billy also had their eyes fixed intently on Ricky.

Somehow, hearing Ricky admit the truth himself still had a suspicious ring to it.

''It's only my speculation, '' Garrett responded. Everyone thought he would stick with a simple and direct

answer.

But they were wrong, as Garrett further explicated, ''Your dual runes and your capability to challenge

warriors stronger than you altogether make your identity suspicious. There's not a lot of geniuses in this

world. Thus, I had a hunch that you must be Ricky.

Besides, of all the geniuses I know of, Jasper and you are the only ones who are able to challenge the

seniors with ease. Your strength and moves are all too similar to Ricky. From the very beginning, I was

never convinced by your made up backstory."

''You're right, Garrett. I do admire your insight and keen observation," Ricky exclaimed.

''If you really are Ricky, then how can you still remain calm in this situation?'' Garrett asked. He was

starting to feel bewildered by Ricky's behavior.

''Fearing cannot change anything after all. If experiencing fear had the power to save my life, then I

would gladly exhibit fear right before your very eyes, '' Ricky clarified.

''I see!'' Garrett nodded his head to express his acknowledgement.

''Hand over your spiritual space tool and cultivation methods now, and I'll give you a quick and painless

death, '' Billy threatened and readied his stance to make an attack.

''I refuse," Ricky shrugged. "I'll lose my life either way, '' he stated matter-of-factly.

''There's a painful death, and then there's also a quick death," Jim added. "You can take a pick between

the two, you know?'' Jim was trying to outsmart Ricky. His plan was to acquire Ricky's secrets first,

before he could kill the so-called ace genius.

''Ricky, surrender now. I guarantee you a decent death. If you don't cooperate, I'm going to have to

smash your bones into pieces, '' Garrett threatened Ricky yet again.

''Spare me your foolishness!'' Ricky retorted. He was not about to give up without a fight.

''You asked for it!'' Billy yelled. His voice was filled with coldness yet his white hot rage was reflected in

his actions.

Boom! Boom! Before they even realized it, Billy had completely broke out of his composure and

momentum as a completed spiritual king. He transformed his spiritual energy into a giant palm before

going off to attack Ricky with overflowing ferocity.

''Maybe I'll die today. But I'll make sure one or more of you will be going to hell with me. Just wait and

see!'' Seeing Billy's attempt to strike Ricky, Scar let out a furious roar and summoned his full strength

as a completed spiritual king.

At this point, Ricky had already encased the warriors with his barrier in secret. A simple signal from his

psyche would enable him to transport all these warriors into the Chaotic Fire Zone.

''Whew! Sorry, I don't mean to interfere, but why are you all so greedy?'' Just then, a lazy voice

interrupted their ongoing confrontation.