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Azure Mist didn’t expect to be stopped by major sects as soon as they exited the tomb.
There was no way to escape.
“Sir Chasey, wouldn’t it be better to share? It doesn’t seem right for Azure Mist to enjoy it alone.”
“Walter, it would be wise to read the room.
You won’t be able to keep your hands on those treasures today, so why not share them with all of us? Everyone would be happy that way.”
“Chasey! Hand over the treasures right now, or don’t blame us for using force!”
The leaders of several sects shouted a variety of threats and
enticements. Their eyes gleamed with greed.
Iris had collected countless treasures. The sight of any of them
would send people into a frenzy.
“What the hell are all of you talking about? We didn’t discover
anything. What are we supposed to give you?”
Walter denied it firmly. He couldn’t bear to hand over the treasures
they had acquired.
“Hmph! Still trying to wriggle your way out? You just came out from
the tomb. You must have found something!”
“That’s right! Do you think we’re idiots? You think you can fool us
with just a few words?”
“Chasey! I’ll give you one more chance. Hand over the treasures right
now, or you’ll regret
it!”
The crowd was getting angry. They were ready to act at any moment.
“I told you, we don’t have anything!”
Walter growled darkly, “All of you belong to reputable sects. Are you
going to rob us?”
“Chasey! You killed my fellow Skycrane disciple, and yet you remain
stubborn. I am going to seek revenge today!”
One of the elderly men suddenly leaped into action, taking the lead
in the assault.
“Attack!”
Several sect leaders exchanged glances and charged forward
simultaneously.
Over hundreds of elite martial artists surrounding Azure Mist joined
and charged forward.
“You bastards!” Walter gritted his teeth.
He took out a Divinix he found in the tomb and swallowed it.
After taking it, it would provide a significant boost in strength and
cultivation for a short time. It would allow the weak to overcome a
stronger opponent in critical situations.
However, the downside was that they would turn exceptionally weak
once the drug’s effects wore off.
“Ah-!”
As the tablet took effect, he let out a fierce growl. His veins
bulged, and his face turned red.
Surges of overwhelming power erupted from him in an instant.
His skills had stayed stagnant for almost a decade. Today, he finally
broke through his limits, entering the realm of a grandmaster!
“Hahaha… All of you can go to hell!” Walter laughed confidently.
With a powerful thrust of both palms, he unleashed the mighty force
of a grandmaster. It surged toward the crowd like a tidal wave.
Three resounding explosions echoed through the air.
As the force swept through the landscape, rocks shattered, huge trees
toppled, and the earth erupted in a storm of debris.
Those who had charged forward were sent flying and spat out blood.
They were like leaves caught up in a storm, utterly powerless.
Even the leaders of the major sects were pushed back violently. Their
internal energies. were thrown into disarray, making it difficult to
withstand the force.
“H-How is this possible? You broke through?” The leader of Skycrane
widened his eyes in
disbelief.
His opponent was weaker than him in the past. How did he suddenly
become so much
more powerful?
“Those below the level of a grandmaster are nothing but trash. It
seems this saying holds
Walter’s spirits soared as the tremendous power flowed in him. He was
now filled with pride.
Only when he entered the realm of a grandmaster did he truly
understand what it meant to have the whole world beneath his feet.
“Master Chasey, congratulations on becoming a grandmaster!” The
disciples of Azure Mist were excited and congratulated Walter.
They had thought that they were doomed. They never expected that
Walter would break through at a critical moment.
Even though it was through the tablet’s power, it was now enough for
him to dominate the entire scene.
“Hahaha…” Walter cackled like a maniac, his gaze sweeping over the
major sects.
“Come at me, you bunch of trash! I’ll take down ten of you at once!”
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As the sect leaders watched Walter’s transformation, they frowned.
They knew they were about to face a formidable enemy.
In the past, they could defeat him easily. But now, Walter had broken
through another realm and turned into a true grandmaster.
The difference in skills between both sides widened. Even though they
were only half a step away from becoming a grandmaster, that step was
like a rift that was impossible to cross.
Once they crossed over, they would soar to greater heights. If they
failed, they would fall behind. forever.
“Guys, what should we do now?”
Skycrane’s leader glanced at those beside him. He wouldn’t have
provoked Walter if he had known he was a grandmaster.
Now, they were trapped in a difficult situation. They couldn’t defeat
him in a fight, and they couldn’t escape either.
“Should we try and fight him? He achieved a breakthrough temporarily
through a tablet. If we work together, we might stand a chance.”
“Are you joking? He’s a grandmaster now. None of us are a match
against him. We would only be asking for trouble by going against him.”
“I agree, we should just let it go. There’s no need to risk our lives
for a few treasures.”
The sect leaders whispered amongst themselves, and it was clear that
they were ready to retreat.
“What are you all whispering about? Since you guys won’t fight, I’ll
make the first move!”
Walter didn’t waste time. He took a deep breath and thrust his palms
forward once more.
With a deep rumble, two big shadow palms shot out. Like two large
trucks, they surged forward.
toward the sect leaders.
Once the leaders had been defeated, the rest wouldn’t be a concern!
The effects of Divinix would only last for half an hour. Walter knew
he needed to end the battle as
quickly as possible.
“Retreat!”
The leader of Skycrane’s eyes widened in shock. Realizing he was no
match for Walter, he decided
to retreat.
The rest of the group wasn’t brave enough to confront Walter, fleeing
even faster.
“Where do you think you’re going?”
Walter didn’t plan on letting them go. He chased after them
immediately.
“You reckless madman! I won’t let you get away with it!”
Suddenly, a purple-clad figure shot out from the trees like an arrow
released from a bow. It
charged straight for Walter.
“Go to hell!” Walter sneered.
Changing directions, he channeled the force of a grandmaster,
delivering a powerful palm strike.
After breaking through, he gained confidence like never before. He
believed he was unbeatable.
Their palms collided with an explosive force that echoed throughout
the forest.
The purple-clad figure flipped backward and landed steadily on his
feet. On the other hand,
Walter let out a miserable groan and flew back several meters.
He fell to the ground, disheveled.
“Dad!”
“Master!”
The disciples of Azure Mist were shocked. They hurriedly rushed
forward to help him up..
Walter’s body trembled, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood. He
instantly lost his momentum.
and confidence from before.
“How could this be? I was defeated?”
Walter was shocked and terrified. He found it hard to believe.
Under normal circumstances, he should have been superior and
undefeatable, earning the respect.
of all.
How did he suffer defeat, losing his imposing air halfway through?
“You overestimated yourself!”
Right up front, a purple-robed elderly man stood with his hands
behind his back. He looked prideful.
Although he appeared frail, he had a powerful air to him. He stood
there like he was unshakable.
“Master! Why are you here?” The leader of Skycrane lit up upon seeing
him.
The purple-robed elder before him was none other than the founder of
the Skycrane-Theodore Crane!
He was also known as the Venerable Crane.
“Hmph! If I didn’t come, would you have been able to obtain the
treasure?”
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Theodore had an icy expression as he rebuked his disciples.
“Master, you have a point.” Skycrane’s leader smiled apologetically,
appearing submissive.
The crowd broke out in whispers when they noticed his behavior.
“It can’t be. Is that the legendary Venerable Crane?”
“The Venerable Crane has secluded himself for many years, paying no
attention to worldly affairs.
I didn’t expect to see him here today.”
“Even the Venerable Crane is after Madam Iris’ treasures!”
Theodore’s arrival shifted the dynamics of the situation.
Although Walter had become a grandmaster, he was still relatively
new. In contrast, Theodore was
a veteran grandmaster whose reputation had spread far and wide.
They weren’t on the same level.
“The Venerable Crane? Why did this monster show up?”
Walter gulped, losing his confidence. His arrogance disappeared, and
he looked at Theodore with. respect.
“Hey, you over there. You entered Madam Iris’s tomb earlier, didn’t
you?”
Theodore’s gaze swept across the area and finally settled on Walter.
“I’m not asking for much. If you hand over the Celestial Pearl, I’ll
ensure your safety!”
“What Celestial Pearl? I have no idea what you’re talking about,”
Walter frowned.
“Acting stupid? I’m repeating myself one last time. Hand over the
Celestial Pearl, and I’ll spare your life.
“Otherwise, I’ll slaughter your entire sect!” Theodore yelled.
The only reason he came out of seclusion was for the Celestial Pearl.
Rumor had it that Madam
Iris had found the Celestial Pearl 50 years ago. He was certain that
it was in her tomb.
He could become an ultimate grandmaster with the Celestial Pearl
within five years!
“Sir Crane, I don’t have the Celestial Pearl. You must be mistaken!”
Walter tried to explain.
“Hmph! Since you refuse to hand it over, die!” Theodore’s expression
darkened.
Without another word, he thrust a palm strike from a distance, and a
giant shadow palm shot forth with an unstoppable force toward Walter.
Wherever the shadow palm passed through, it left destruction in its
wake.
Walter clenched his teeth. He attempted to gather his strength but
spat out another mouthful of blood instead. He almost collapsed.
“Don’t hurt my dad!”
Suddenly, Vanessa stepped forward. She attempted to shield her father
from the fatal blow with her own body.
“Die!”
Theodore Crane showed no mercy. His iron palm continued forward.
When it seemed like Vanessa was about to be killed, a silver needle
suddenly shot out with a sharp whistle.
Instantly, the shadow palm dissipated, protecting her from the
devastating blow.
“What?” Theodore raised an eyebrow, angry.
“Who dared intervene in my business?”
“Sir Crane, indiscriminate killing is not a good practice.” Dustin
emerged from the shadows with Abigail and Azalea.
“Dustin?” Vanessa lit up with joy at the sight of Dustin.
She couldn’t believe he had come to her rescue again in a life-anddeath situation.
Was this what they called fate?
“Brat, was that sneak attack from you?” Theodore’s gaze was hostile.
“Sir Crane, a few people from Azure Mist are my friends. I hope you
can go easy on them.” Dustin. lowered his head respectfully.
He hadn’t fully recovered from his injuries, so it was best to avoid
a fight.
“Hmph! Who do you think you are? Why should I even be listening to
you? Get the hell out of here!”
Theodore looked at Dustin with disdain.
How dare a mere kid challenge him? He didn’t know his place!
“Sir Crane, if you insist on continuing, we’ll have to settle it
through a fight.
“I hope you won’t regret it when you end up lying on the ground in
pain,” Dustin said seriously.
As soon as those words were spoken, the crowd fell silent. Everyone
widened their eyes in disbelief.
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“What the hell? Is this brat crazy? How dare he challenge the
Venerable Crane?”
“Where did this hothead come from? He has no respect for the
Venerable Crane. Is he tired of living?”
“He’s so reckless for his age. Seems like he hasn’t faced society’s
wrath!”
The crowd discussed and pointed at Dustin. It was as if they were
looking at an idiot.
Theodore was Skycrane’s founder. He was a revered grandmaster
respected by thousands and considered a legendary figure in Balerno
martial arts.
Nobody would ever dare act disrespectfully against him. And yet, this
little brat was challenging him publicly.
He might as well turn it into a suicide mission!
“You little prick, do you know what you just said?” Theodore’s
expression darkened.
In a sinister tone, he said, “If you don’t want to die, kneel
immediately. Grovel at my feet and call me grandpa, and I will let you
live!”
“Hey, brat! What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and
kneel!”
“Not anyone can address the Venerable Crane as grandpa. You’re in
luck!”
“You should feel honored to become Sir Crane’s grandson. Don’t be
ungrateful!”
The crowd chattered incessantly. Their tones carried threats and
warnings but mostly mockery and jests.
“Dustin, the Venerable Skycrane is a force to be reckoned with. Hurry
up and apologize. That’s the only way to live!” Emily exclaimed.
Even her master, who had broken through another realm, was no match
for Theodore. It would be
even worse for Dustin.
“Dustin, you don’t have to worry about us! Just leave! Don’t get
yourself into trouble!” Vanessa
chimed in
She was grateful for Dustin’s help. But in the current situation, he
could not turn the tide.
He might get pulled into the mess if he insisted on being stubborn.
“Sir Crane, let me give you a piece of advice. It’s better to be
forgiving. Otherwise, things might turn ugly,” Dustin said calmly.
“You little prick! You won’t learn your lesson until you see death in
the eyes!”
Theodore looked at him murderously. “Since you want to put your nose
into someone else’s business. I’ll kill you first before killing all your
friends!”
“Wait!”
Walter panicked and said, “Sir Crane, this brat provoked you. If you
have to kill someone, kill him! It has nothing to do with us!”
“Hmph! Hand over the Celestial Pearl, and I will spare your life!”
Theodore spat out.
“Celestial Pearl?”
Walter quickly thought of something and exclaimed, “Sir Crane, I know
who has the Celestial Pearl. As long as you promise to let us go, I’ll
tell you immediately!”
“Oh? Where is it?” Theodore narrowed his eyes, showing interest.
“It’s with this brat!”
Walter pointed at Dustin and exclaimed. “Earlier, we had entered the
tomb together. But we soon had a disagreement and parted ways. If the
Celestial Pearl exists, it must be with him!”
At those words, everyone turned their attention to Dustin. Their eyes
were filled with greed and
desire.
The Celestial Pearl was a sacred relic of the martial world. It was a
treasure capable of granting a
rebirth. Who wouldn’t want such a treasure?
“Sir Chasey, we’re not enemies. Why would you harm me?” Dustin
frowned.
Walter and his daughter survived because he had rescued them. He
couldn’t believe Walter had
betrayed him just like that.
“Stop pretending, brat!”
Walter glared at Dustin. “You were inside for so long and the last to
come out. You must be hiding.
a lot of treasure.
“I’d advise you to hand them all over to Sir Crane. That way, you
might just be able to live!”
“You little prick, so the Celestial Pearl is with you. No wonder I
sensed a powerful force coming from you.”
Theodore rubbed his chin. His eyes gleamed as he said, “Hand it over
now, and I will forgive you for your insolence earlier!”
“Sir Crane, you believe him? I’ve never even heard of the Celestial
Pearl,” Dustin said indifferently.
“You’ve never heard of it? Then I guess you wouldn’t mind us
checking.” Walter sneered.
“I told you. I don’t have the Celestial Pearl. Suit yourself if you
don’t believe me.” Dustin couldn’t bother explaining further.
However, his cryptic attitude made him more suspicious.
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“Dustin, if you found
any treasure, just hand them over. Your life is more important,” Emily
couldn’t help but worry.
“That’s right, Dustin! Treasures are all material possessions. It’s far l
ess important than your life!”
Vanessa was worried, too.
“Rhys! A wise person knows when to surrender. The Venerable Crane is
not someone you can go
against.
“Just admit to your mistakes and hand over the treasures. Everyone would
be happy that way,‘
Nathan warned him as well.
He wasn’t sure if Dustin had the Celestial Pearl with him, but Dustin had
other valuable items.
There was only one way out for him: to give up the treasures to save his
life.
“I don’t have any treasure. But even if I did, I would never hand
them over,” Dustin gave his final
answer.
“The F***? Did he talk back? This kid has nerves of steel!”
“Hmph! Driven by greed, he doesn’t even care about his life! He deserves
to die!”
Dustin’s
response sparked discontent among the martial artists. It also angered Th
eodore. His last bit of patience had worn away.
“You little prick! You won’t listen, huh? Then I’ll take it from
you!” Theodore’s anger had reached its peak.
He concentrated his energy on his feet and flew forward like a
shadow toward Dustin. His hand aimed straight for Dustin’s throat with en
ough force to crush steel.
“This is bad!”
Emily and her group
watched in horror. They could feel their hearts drop to their stomachs.
“Now suffer the consequences for defying Sir Crane!”
The crowd mocked gloatingly. Just when everyone thought Dustin was done f
or, Dustin suddenly made a move,
Instead of retreating, he shot forward like
a missile and punched Theodore.
Their collision was like a bomb exploding, a thundering
boom echoing across the scene.
A violent surge of energy befitting a grandmaster erupted when they
collided. It created a surging wave that swept outward.
The trees were uprooted, and debris flew everywhere.
The martial artists closest to them were lifted before crashing onto the
ground.
After they collided, Dustin staggered backward several steps. Each step left a deep imprint on the earth.
On the other hand, Theodore was forcibly pushed back more than ten
feet away. His feet sunk into the ground and hollowed out two twin
furrows on the ground.
He only came to a stop after crashing into a large tree.
“What?”
The crowd was dumbfounded. This was completely unexpected.
What happened?
Shouldn’t Theodore have Dustin crushed? Why did he end up at a disadvanta
ge instead?
What exactly happened?
“Are my eyes playing tricks on me? This brat is stronger than the Venerab
le Crane?”
“I–impossible! How old is he? He won’t be that good even
if he started training in his mother’s belly!”
“Damn it! I’ve never seen anything
like it. Could that brat be a grandmaster, too?”
“Wait! I remember now! It seems like he’s that revered young grandmaster
who killed Augustus Kline some time back!”
“What? He’s a young grandmaster?”
“Oh my God! He’s an absolute monster!”
After a brief moment of silence, the crowd exploded in an uproar.
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The crowd was stunned as they looked at Dustin. Nobody expected the
frail young man before them to be the legendary young grandmaster.
These days, everyone in Balerno was talking about the young
grandmaster. Countless people admired and idolized him.
Now that he was standing before them, they still could not believe
their eyes.
“A young grandmaster? H–h–he’s a young grandmaster?” Walter widened
his eyes in disbelief.
He had initially thought Dustin was only a bit more talented than
usual. He hadn’t realized the extent of his background.
It was even more absurd that he wanted to take Dustin in as his
disciple.
It was a laughable misjudgment! After all, everyone knew Dustin was
the monster who had slain Augustus Kline.
Walter hadn’t even truly broken through yet. Even if he did become a
grandmaster, he would only be scratching the surface.
He was not even worth mentioning next to a veteran grandmaster like
Augustus, not to mention someone as extraordinary as Dustin.
“Damn it! This spells trouble!” Walter wiped away the cold sweat from
his forehead, feeling unease.
It was one thing to take him in as a disciple. The problem was that
he wanted to take Dustin’s
sword and even slandered him.
If Dustin were to take revenge, the consequences would be simply
unimaginable.
“E–Emily. Did I hear it right? Dustin, is the famous young
grandmaster?”
Vanessa stood frozen in place, stunned.
“Handsome and has a strong sense of justice. Only in his early
twenties but is already a grandmaster…” Emily muttered to herself.
Her face lit with joy. “It is him! He checks all the boxes! He’s that
rare, talented genius that
everyone looks up to!”
By the end of her speech, her body was shaking. She was excited and
shocked.
Who would have thought the young grandmaster she looked up to had
been next to her all this
time?
She should have known earlier. Dustin’s temperament, strength, and
cultivation had far surpassed
He had defeated Magnus with a punch and lifted the black sword with
two fingers. These had shown his extraordinary abilities.
Now that his true power had been revealed, it was even more shocking.
The rumors were true. A young grandmaster should indeed be as
majestic as he was.
“Why is it him? Why?” Nathan clenched his teeth. Other than shock, he
felt pathetic.
All this time, he had thought Dustin was only slightly better than
him. He could crush him completely if he trained harder and achieved a
breakthrough.
Only now did he realize how vast the gap in their skills was.
He was a little divine–level martial artist, yet Dustin was already
challenging veteran
grandmasters.
It was a huge joke to say he could catch up to him in ten years.
“You little prick, I didn’t expect you to have another identity. I’ve
underestimated you.”
After a brief moment of shock, Theodore’s aura grew stronger and
fiercer than before.
“Sir Crane, it won’t be easy to deal with him. Let me help.”
Suddenly, they heard a commanding voice from above them. Following
the voice, a black–clad figure descended from the sky.
Just like a feather, he landed on the ground gracefully. Not one
speck of dirt was stirred from his landing.
After a closer look, the crowd noticed that it was a burly, white–
bearded old man.
The old man had a rugged appearance and a sharp gaze. He had a fierce
aura to him.
It was as if a transparent barrier surrounded him where he was
isolated from everything.
“Damn! Isn’t that the leader of the Soul Reapers, Graham Thorne? Why
is he here?”
The scene erupted into a frenzy after the white–bearded old man’s
appearance.
The Soul Reapers were the strongest sect in Balerno. They were almost
as famous as Boulderthorn.
And as the leader of the Soul Reapers, Graham Thorne was known as a
revered veteran grandmaster in Balerno. He was only second to that of the
leader of the martial world, Ronald Reeds.
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“Sir Thorne, are you here to get your hands on the Celestial Pearl
too?”
“Hahaha. The Celestial Pearl is a sacred relic of the martial arts
world. Naturally, I wouldn’t miss out on it.” Graham laughed, not denying
it.
As grandmasters, there were only very few treasures that interested
them. It just so happened that the Celestial Pearl was the finest among
them.
With the Celestial Pearl, there was a chance they would be able to
break through their limitations and become an ultimate grandmaster!
They would stand at the top of the martial world when that moment
came.
“I’m joining in as well, amen.”
A figure exuding a holy aura suddenly stepped out from the shadows.
It was a bald, elderly man with a scar on his head. He was plump and
had a kind demeanor,
dressing in a loose–fitting robe.
It looked like he was bathed in divine light, radiating a sense of
holiness. And as the gentle sunlight shone upon him, he gave off a
refreshing feeling.
“It’s the Abbot of the Combat Priests, Father Orson!”
After a closer look, the crowd erupted into an uproar once more. They
didn’t expect another
grandmaster to appear.
What was going on? Why were grandmasters gathering here today?
These elusive figures who rarely showed themselves suddenly made
appearances. Could it be that
they were all here for Iris‘ treasure?
“Father Orson, why are you here?” Theodore frowned slightly, feeling
the pressure increased.
Initially, he had thought of taking the Celestial Pearl for himself,
but it seemed impossible now.
“There was a rumor of the presence of an evil relic here. So I came
to investigate.
“It would be best to bring this evil relic back to the church and
seal it beneath the Holy Cross.
“That is the only way to prevent a catastrophe,” Orson declared with
conviction.
“Hmph! Nice words, but aren’t you just after it for your gain?”
Graham sneered.
He disliked those who pretended to be noble and righteous when they
intended to seize the treasure.
“You’re wrong. I’m here to rescue all of you,” Orson replied,
maintaining his composure.
“That’s enough nonsense for me.” Graham was growing impatient.
“Sir Crane, you’re the eldest among us. How do you think we should
divide the Celestial Pearl
between us?”
“Divide? We haven’t even gotten the item, yet you’re all already in a
rush?” Theodore raised an
eyebrow.
“Oh right, I almost forgot.” Graham slapped his forehead and turned
to Dustin.
“Young man, hand over the Celestial Pearl. We will discuss this
further.”
“Sir Thorne, I don’t have the Celestial Pearl. There must be a
misunderstanding here.” Dustin
denied it again.
Since the Celestial Pearl was with Abigail, he wasn’t lying.
“Young man, your words are meaningless. We have good senses.
“If you intend to keep it all for yourself, you’ll anger all of us,”
Graham warned.
“I’ll repeat it, I don’t have it. I’m sorry to disappoint all of
you.” Dustin shook his head.
“Brat! I’ve been treating you with respect since you’re a reputable
person. Don’t test my patience!”
Graham’s expression darkened.
“My friend, this evil relic just brings harm. Why don’t you let me
deal with it?” Father Orson said
with folded hands.
“You little prick, I’m giving you one last chance. Are you going to
hand it over or not?” Theodore
growled.
At that moment, the three grandmasters united to pressure him.
An invisible energy field enveloped Dustin. The energy field
intensified layer upon layer, attempting to force him into submission.
“I don’t have it, so how can I hand it over?” Dustin took a deep
breath, his gaze unwavering.
“Hmph! What a fool!”
The three grandmasters exchanged glances. Without another word, they
attacked Dustin simultaneously.
“Three against one? Aren’t you guys afraid of being ridiculed by the
martial world?” Suddenly, a booming voice came from nowhere.
At the same time, a white figure fell from the sky and landed in
front of Dustin. Then, he launched
With a loud boom, a huge palm shadow burst forth. It created a
tremendous shockwave that forced the three grandmaster’s back.
Their expressions turned serious.
“Michael Robinson?” Their faces fell after the three grandmasters‘
realized who the man was.
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“What? Michael Robinson? One of Balerno’s five ultimate
grandmasters?”
“Neptune! It’s actually Neptune! Holy shit! Why is he here?”
“He’s been in hiding all these years, never getting himself involved
in the affairs of the martial
world.
“Why did he suddenly appear out of thin air? The world must be
ending!”
Michael’s appearance caused a commotion among the crowd. They looked
at him in awe and
astonishment.
The five ultimate grandmasters of Balerno were publicly acknowledged
as the five most powerful
individuals. And among them was Michael, also known as Neptune.
Ten years ago, he had defended Westward Fortress alone. Single–
handedly, he defeated three
highly skilled foreign grandmasters.
His efforts prevented many enemy cavalry from entering the country.
He was only one man guarding the city, yet enemies were kept at bay.
That was how the battle
made him famous.
That year, when his fame soared, he was appointed a knight. His
glorious deeds were still being
recounted and admired by people.
“Mr. Robinson?” Dustin raised an eyebrow, evidently surprised. He
didn’t expect to get aid at such
a critical moment.
“Dad, why are you here?” Seeing the familiar figure before her,
Abigail lit up.
Since they last parted ways, she thought seeing her father again
would be difficult.
“I heard something happened here, so I came over to check.”
Michael turned his head around and smiled. “How are you? You’re not
hurt, are you?”
“I’m fine, but these bastards are threatening us. They want to steal
our stuff and are even about to
attack Dustin.
“They’re too much!” Abigail ratted them out.
“I saw what happened earlier. Leave it to me.”
Michael nodded and turned his attention to the three grandmasters.
His smile disappeared, and his gaze turned cold.
“Three of you are respected figures. Don’t you think it’s laughable
for you to bully your juniors?”
“Sir Robinson, this is a matter between us. It doesn’t seem to
concern you,” Theodore said with a
frown
The treasure was right at the tip of their fingers. They couldn’t
believe it was getting further away
from their grasp.
“Sir Crane, Dustin is a close friend of mine. How do you expect me to
ignore it when you bully him?
“Michael said sternly.
“A close friend?”
The three grandmasters exchanged surprised glances but appeared
concerned.
It was hard enough to go against Dustin alone. Now, with Michael
entering the fray, the tension
was high.
Compared to Dustin, Michael was harder to deal with with his status
as one of the five ultimate
grandmasters.
“Sir Robinson, do you know he is hiding the Celestial Pearl?”
Theodore suddenly asked.
He tried to entice him with the treasure, attempting to create a rift
between them.
“So what? He was skilled enough to get his hands on it.
“On the other hand, you guys are just committing daylight robbery.”
Micheal roared.
“Hmph! The Celestial Pearl is a sacred relic of the martial world.
Everyone has the right to get
their hands on it!
“What makes that brat think he can have it all to himself?” Graham
remained stubborn.
“Sir Robinson, the Celestial Pearl is an evil relic. Using it will
cause chaos in the martial world.
“The danger can only be prevented by handing it over to me,” Orson
spoke solemnly, his hands
clasped
“Sir Robinson, the Celestial Pearl is not a personal possession. It
should be shared with everyone,
and its use should be discussed.
“Taking it for himself will only lead to public outrage, don’t you
think?” Theodore said calmly.
As long as the three were on the same page, they still had an
advantage in a three–on–two fight.
“Seems I haven’t made myself clear. Let me repeat myself.”
Michael’s tone grew louder as he spoke, “Dustin has my support! Leave
with your people if you’re
smart enough. Otherwise, I’ll beat you into submission!”
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His words created a trenzy among the crowd.
“What the hell? Neptune truly lives up to his reputation! He’s so
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“Isn’t he too confident? He doesn’t care about the three grandmasters
at all!
Chapter 999
“God damn it! If I had Neptune’s power, I would be a hundred times
cockier than he was!”
The martial artists chattered among themselves. They were not only
amazed, but they were also
filled with admiration for him.
Who else had the guts to provoke three grandmasters in Balerno?
“How dare you, Michael! Do you think we’re afraid of you?”
Theodore was furious. It was humiliating to be publicly scolded by
someone younger.
“Robinson, don’t go overboard!”
Graham was angry, too. “We were showing respect by offering advice as
fellow grandmasters. But if you insist on opposing us, don’t blame us for
using violence!”
“Amén.”
Orson let out a soft sigh. “Sir Robinson, if you remain stubborn, I
can only follow the will of the
heavens.”
“Since the three of you won’t let this matter go, let’s fight.
“After all, it’s been long since I’ve stretched my muscles.” Michael
suddenly laughed.
A deep aura started to flow out from him. The surrounding temperature
dropped, and a swirling
hurricane began to take shape.
“Michael Robinson! Don’t forget that we are at an advantage in a
three–on–two fight!” Theodore
yelled.
“Three–on–two fight?”
Michael shook his head.
“No, no, no. You guys are mistaken. There is no need for Dustin to
join in the fight. I alone am enough to go against the three of you.”
His words stunned the crowd.
Neptune was going to go against three grandmasters alone?
What a joke!
Theodore and his gang were a group of veteran grandmasters, not some
novice wannabes. He was
asking for trouble by going against three alone.
“Michael Robinson! You are too reckless! I’ll teach you a lesson
today!” Theodore was livid.
He leaped forward, leading the attack.
“You arrogant fool! Let’s see how skilled you are!” Graham followed
closely, aiding him in his
attack.
“Sir Robinson, let me save you from your internal suffering!” Orson
refused to be outdone and shot
forward.
A golden light enveloped his body,
The three grandmasters launched an attack from three different
directions.
“Great! Come at me!” Michael laughed heartily and shot into the air,
turning into a streak of light.
At that moment, the four engaged in intense combat. They moved so
fast that it made it
impossible to tell them apart.
After they collided, thunder roared one after the other.
The grandmaster energy they released was tremendous as it swept
across all directions. The soil was upturned, and giant trees were
uprooted wherever it went.
Everything in its way couldn’t withstand their force. The onlooking
martial artists could only
retreat further and further.
A single ripple from a grandmaster’s attack was enough to injure
divine–level martial artists
seriously.
“What the hell? Are they really fighting? Neptune is going against
three on his own! This is
incredible!”
“Is this what a grandmaster’s battle looks like? It’s terrifying!”
The crowd looked on in apprehension.
“Sir, will my dad be alright?”
Abigail was nervous as she watched their shadows darting around. She
knew how strong her
father was.
But it was hard to come out victorious in a match against three.
“There’s no need to worry. Mr. Robinson will be fine.”
Dustin smiled. “Even though the three of them are strong, they won’t
be able to hurt Mr. Robinson.
“To be precise, anyone below the level of an ultimate grandmaster is
no match for Mr. Robinson.”
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The battle between the four intensified. And the destruction they
left grew as they fought.
Everything within their range was destroyed and became rubble. Birds
and animals of the Black
Forest ran away.
The huge commotion also attracted the attention of various martial
artists.
Low–level martial artists, divine–level martial artists, and even
grandmasters were present. They
were from various sects and skill levels.
Almost all sorts of martial artists had gathered. But they did not
dare make a move.
Everyone watched from afar as the four grandmasters fought. They were
shocked, but their gazes
were locked on the epic battle.
With each resounding clash, their battle grew intense.
Waves of energy rippled outward like a tsunami. It sent shivers down
the spines of the onlookers.
After a long exchange of moves, Theodore, Graham, and Orson grew
alarmed. They didn’t expect
Michael to be that strong.
Even against three opponents, he wasn’t struggling.
His grandmaster aura seemed infinite and boundless as if it could be
drawn upon without limits. Instead of growing tired, he grew stronger as
the battle continued.
They finally understood how strong the five ultimate grandmasters‘
were.
Even when the three worked together, they couldn’t overpower him. The
outcome would be
obvious if it were a one–on–one fight.
It seemed like Neptune was not just an empty nickname.
“Sir Thorn, Father Orson! We will be at a disadvantage if we continue
fighting. It’s time to use our
special move!”
Theodore called out to the other two. He had turned worried after
seeing the extent of Micahel’s
power.
“That’s right! We must use our full power! Otherwise, our defeat
would leave us humiliated!”
Graham gritted his teeth. Beads of sweat were starting to form on his
forehead.
“I will engage him head–on. The both of you attack him the best you
can,” Orson said.
“Alright, it’s settled!”
“Get ready. Now!”
After they exchanged glances, they moved at the same time.
Orson exuded a ray of golden light, enveloping Michael within it. The
strands of golden threads formed a dense net and trapped Michael within
it.
“Moonlight Crane!” Taking the opportunity, Theodore used his killing
move.
He transformed into a huge white crane and dove toward Michael.
“Flickering Souls!” Not wanting to fall behind, Graham manifested
into ghostly shadows, dashing
forward like a cannonball.
“Prismatic Blade Strike!”
Michael’s body shook, and he broke free from the restraints. He
raised an arm and made a
horizontal slash at them.
With a sharp whistle, a crescent–shaped white radiance shot out. It
expanded until it resembled a
massive sickle and hit them..
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Three explosions went off; the ground shook from the force.
The first explosion broke Orson’s ray of golden light.
The second explosion blew up Theodore’s crane.
The third explosion disintegrated Graham’s ghostly shadows.
It was as if the three of them were struck by lightning. They were
thrown across the forest and crashed, creating three craters on the
ground.
“What? Did he defeat three grandmasters? How is that possible?”
“What the F***? He’s a monster!”
The crowd was dumbfounded as they took in the scene.
They thought it would be an easy win since it was three against one.
They didn’t expect Michael
to defeat three people simultaneously with just one move.
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