Chapter 836

Jared's face froze in shock as he turned to Troy. The sheer pressure from Troy's energy was suffocating. He couldn't help but wonder if Troy was a ninth-grade profound grandmaster. Troy's expression remained icy. Having lived in seclusion for years, he was reluctant to reveal his identity. He knew it could alarm the other three great families. Demonstrating his strength as a ninth-grade profound grandmaster was enough. Fixing Jared with a contemptuous gaze, Troy stepped forward to defend Steven. "Offending Mr. Lewis means offending the Quarry family. And you, a mere gang leader, dare act so boldly in my presence? I could crush you with a single move!" The crowd erupted into chaos, stunned as they turned their gazes toward Steven. He was actually traveling with a ninth-grade profound grandmaster as his personal bodyguard—and one from the prestigious Quarry family at that! Even Zane had never received such protection. Steven's status was clearly beyond extraordinary. From the