. . “H-He’s the owner of Grey Group?” Kathy stammered, her disbelief evident. Her eyes widened as she stared at Landon, unable to comprehend what she had just heard. “Yes, that’s correct,” Minister Wilson confirmed with a nod, turning to face Kathy with a smile. “This young man right here is indeed the owner of Grey Group.” His voice was filled with a mixture of pride and respect as he spoke, making it clear how much weight Landon’s position held in his eyes. Kathy blinked, still trying to process the information. It was so unexpected, so shocking. She had never imagined that the young man she once considered insignificant would turn out to be the most important person in the room. "Mr. King, I am truly honored to have you as a guest at my birthday celebration," Minister Wilson continued, his tone filled with genuine gratitude. "Thank you so much for the incredibly generous gift." Once again, he bowed deeply toward Landon, an extraordinary gesture that took the entire room by surpr

..In the very heart of Autumnvale Town, an enormous arena had been erected, towering like a testament to the power and influence of those who built it. No, it was more than just an arena—it was a monumental stage, an imposing coliseum that dominated the town center. Its grandiosity left the spectators in awe. The guests, seated comfortably in their designated areas, could hardly believe that such a massive structure had been constructed so quickly. Just seven days prior, there was no sign of this massive arena. The open space where it now stood had been empty, untouched, and utterly ordinary.It was only after the prestigious Golden Zeus himself appeared and announced that the competition would be held in Autumnvale that the construction began in earnest. The feat was nothing short of miraculous. Typically, a project of this scale would have taken several months, perhaps even years if the pace was leisurely. Yet, the Martial Arts Alliance of the South had accomplished the seemingly

..“Amazing… that’s Master Muzan! I’ve heard so many stories about his remarkable feats!” one of the martial artists exclaimed with excitement, his eyes wide with admiration.“Wait, isn’t he the martial artist who ventured into the infamous Soul Forest for a hunting expedition and spent thirty days there, taking down some of the most dangerous creatures?!” another voice added, his tone a mix of awe and disbelief.“Yes, that’s him!” a third martial artist chimed in, nodding vigorously. “He’s the one who came out unscathed, bringing back proof of his unbelievable prowess. He even survived a battle against a mutated beast that had devoured entire villages!”“Damn! No wonder he’s acting so arrogant. With that kind of experience and skill, he’s undoubtedly one of the top martial artists here, and he’s definitely going to be a major threat in this competition!”The sudden revelation of the burly man’s identity caused a flurry of reactions among the crowd. The expressions of those around hi

. . A thunderous crack broke through the sky, roaring across the arena like the battle cry of a storm god. The lightning illuminated the entire coliseum, casting stark, momentary shadows that flickered against the massive stone walls. As quickly as the sky had been rent apart, it closed, leaving a momentary silence that filled the air with a sense of anticipation. Then, as the last echoes of the thunder died down, five figures appeared, hovering high in the sky above the arena. One of them was an instantly recognizable face. “Golden Zeus…” someone murmured reverently from the crowd, and soon the entire arena buzzed with hushed voices, each person repeating the name like a mantra. The atmosphere became almost palpable as the entire audience fell silent, every eye fixed on the figures above. Golden Zeus, the most renowned martial artist of them all, floated effortlessly alongside four others. Slowly, they began their descent from the heavens, their robes billowing gently around the

..Landon did not know whether to laugh or cry when he heard the middle-aged man’s question. He glanced at Logan, perplexed. After all, Logan was young as well. In fact, Logan didn’t appear to be more than two years older than himself. Yet, no one seemed to be making a big deal about Logan’s age or questioning his ability to compete.Logan scratched his head, a sheepish grin forming on his face as he processed the man’s concern. “Landon may look young, but he’s quite talented,” Logan replied confidently, though there was a slight hesitation in his tone, as if he were trying to reassure not only the others but himself as well.The middle-aged man who had raised the concern shook his head and spoke up again, his voice firm. “Sir Flying Logan, we both know that there are a lot of people in this competition who are talented. Talent alone doesn’t win battles or secure victories. What decides the outcome between two skilled opponents is experience. When two people are evenly matched in ski