Samuel Davis's declaration of loyalty to Jack Sullivan sent ripples of tension through the gathering crowd. The leader of North Harbor stood firm, his hand resting on his phone as if ready to summon his forces at a moment's notice."You heard me correctly," Samuel Davis continued with steely determination. "River Region stands united, and we don't back down from anyone—no matter how many allies they think they have."Just then, two more figures emerged from the crowd, their faces showing obvious indignation. Daniel Tian from Eastridge City and Ron Taylor from Westlake City approached with purposeful strides."Mr. Sullivan!" Daniel Tian called out angrily. "We just heard what happened with the invitations. This is completely unacceptable!""Absolutely unacceptable!" Ron Taylor agreed, his voice carrying across the entrance area. "How dare they organize a celebration in your honor without properly informing your own regional leaders?"Matthew Richards, still nursing his bruised ego and

William Smith's fury at his son's behavior was palpable as he grabbed William Baker by the collar and slammed him to the ground."You worthless fool!" William Smith roared. "Do you have any idea what you've done? You insulted Master Jack Sullivan to his face!""Father, I didn't know—" William Baker began weakly."You didn't know because you're an arrogant idiot who never bothers to learn anything!" William Smith cut him off viciously. "Master Jack Sullivan could destroy our entire family with a thought!"Charles Chang was equally furious with his son. "Charles Yang, you disgrace! How dare you call Master Jack Sullivan weak? He's killed grandmasters with his bare hands!""Please, Master Jack Sullivan!" William Baker crawled forward on his knees, blood still trickling from his mouth. "I beg your forgiveness! I was ignorant and stupid!""Mercy, Master!" Charles Yang joined him, kowtowing desperately. "I'll do anything to make amends for my disrespect!"Sophia Miller, realizing the magnit

Ian Stewart struggled to his feet, blood streaming from his mouth as Jack Sullivan loomed over him like an avatar of death. The crowd watched in horrified fascination as the representative of Logan Barnes faced imminent execution."Wait!" Ian Stewart gasped desperately. "You think you can kill me so easily? I am the greatest array master in the province!""Are you?" Jack Sullivan asked with mild interest, his foot still poised to deliver the fatal blow.Ian Stewart's hand shot to his coat pocket, pulling out an ornate bronze compass. "Let me show you what real power looks like!"With frantic movements, Ian Stewart began positioning objects around the winery—overturning chairs, scattering plates, spilling wine, and knocking over candles. To most observers, it looked like the desperate flailing of a dying man."What is he doing?" Sophie Stewart asked nervously."He's lost his mind," Steven Harris replied dismissively. "Making a mess won't save him from Master Jack Sullivan."But Jack Su