Chapter 2218: The Battle Arena

Inside the Demon Refining Vessel, Seraphina stood beside the Stellar Tree, her enchanting eyes fixed on the scene before her. Her delicate hand tightened slightly, betraying her inner turmoil. Seeing familiar faces from her past stirred emotions she could not ignore. "The elderly man in the center is Grand Lord Erhardt of the Blue Phoenix Clan," Seraphina's voice rang softly in Leo's mind. "What is your relationship with the Grand Lord? Did he partake in forcing your marriage or in the deaths of your father and grandmother?" Leo asked. The aura of the Grand Lord struck Leo as formidable. Even if he unleashed the full power of his Monster Core, Leo was not certain he could defeat the man. "Grand Lord Erhardt is stubborn and prioritizes the family's interests above all else. When other clans proposed marriage alliances, he refused outright. However, when the Divine Sword Pavilion came to force a union, he agreed. As for my father's death, I don't believe he was involved," Ser