Chapter 184: Reluctant Cooperation Under Pressure

Although Irving's movements were already fast enough, he still couldn't manage to kill Elder Lawrence before the latter regained consciousness. Just as Irving raised his Staff of Calamity, Elder Lawrence's eyes flew open.

Though Elder Lawrence's awareness was still quite hazy, his instinct for battle kicked in, allowing him to dodge Irving's attack. He leaped directly to the other side of the river.

Thus, Irving and Elder Lawrence confronted each other across the flowing water.

"You truly are a treacherous person! You actually planned to take advantage of my unconsciousness to kill me?!" Elder Lawrence spat furiously at Irving as he regained his senses.

Irving let out a cold laugh. "If you had regained consciousness before me, you would have done the same."