Even Roland Harrington was surprised. He knew the masked man was responsible for protecting this young master. He never expected the seemingly aloof, young man to also be a martial arts master!And this young master is most likely not just some small martial artist. He must have reached the grandmaster level.After all, David Blackwood is also a powerful martial artist at the peak of his martial strength. His combative abilities were definitely formidable.Yet, he had just been sent flying nearly ten meters with a single kick. He was even unable to defend himself!If this young master wasn't a martial grandmaster, then how could he achieve such a feat? A calculative smile spread on Roland's face and he praised himself inwardly. 'Thank your good stars, Roland. You have not just one martial master on your side but two! Now all these families that have always looked down on me in the past won't dare to do so after today.'"Cough!"David Blackwood on the other hand staggered to his feet,

Just as Kian was contemplating deeply, the golden phantom palm appeared before Tobias and aimed fiercely at his chest!Tobias' expression changed drastically. A surge of crimson energy erupted from his left palm as he struck out a powerful blow.KABOOM!BANG!The golden phantom palm shattered under the force of Tobias' blow but the latter was compelled to stagger back a few steps.His face distorted in pain and his body curled up as his insides distorted."Sacred Blood Level Three...? Pfft!" Tobias exclaimed as he spat out a mouthful of blood. He pointed a shaky finger at Kian. "You... You... are also a Sacred Realm cultivator?!"Tobias' voice trembled and his body shook fearfully. His gaze never left Kian who remained completely calm.Because of the mask, no one saw Kian's brows arching up slightly. Sacred Blood Level Three? Sacred Realm Cultivator?Although he was very confused, there is no doubt that the mysterious fierceness behind Tobias and the Blackwood's family is related to t

"Hey David, why aren't you saying anything? C'mon, don't be a killjoy. I don't think Tobias would have lost easily. Perhaps something is wrong or—" Roland Harrington smiled at David Blackwood and clicked his tongue."—he underestimated his opponent."David's fingers clenched by his side but he didn't say anything.Roland Harrington seized the opportunity to make more jabs. "The new leader of the Ancient Martial Arts Alliance is so hot-headed and easily offended. He doesn't know how to hold back his temper. I should have warned Tobias sooner. David, don't take it to heart okay?"Roland spoke in a regretful tone and as he did this, he stole glances at the grim-faced David.But everyone could see the huge smile on his wrinkled face. He may as well have written 'Yes, I'm mocking you. What can you do about it' in the imperial news.'Humph! Weren't you putting on airs earlier? You were acting like your aristocratic Blackwood's family is the biggest deal in the world. Keep up the act. Why st

"And the rest of you," his gaze casually swept over all the aristocratic families that had stepped forward earlier to support Vaughn Sinclair except the Hathaway's family who remained on their seats and the Harrington's family."If any of your patriarchs isn't present here, I want all of them to be here in ten minutes time!"What?!All the people who had been sighing in relief earlier were startled. Their hearts sank and they froze in shock."Orion," Grandfather Hathaway whispered to his grandson from where they were sitting. "Thank goodness I listened to you and didn't stand up earlier.""Grandfather, you should trust me more," Orion smirked smugly, patting himself.On the other side, Zeke Sterling looked up at the stage and met his grandfather's regretful gaze.The old man wasn't speaking but everything he wanted to say seemed to be written on his face.'Zeke, I should have listened to you earlier and sat back.'Although Zeke felt a bit sympathetic, his facial expression hardened an

Kian stood by the side, arms crossed as he quietly observed the clock. Time flew quickly and the hands of the clock moved.All the members of the aristocratic families on stage were already shaking. Some were drenched in sweat and others had even peed on themselves.The countdown was almost over and not one of their patriarchs have arrived. Are those old men really going to sacrifice them and let them die?Even the spectators had begun to whisper amongst themselves. It seems these members of the aristocratic families will just have to pay for their sins today.However, just as the clock's hand ticked past the ninth mark—BOOM!The heavy doors of the hall swung open with a loud crash. A crowd flooded the hall. At that moment, thousands of eyes turned towards the entrance.At the forefront of the crowd, four imposing figures were leading the way, striding in confidently.They had different stature but all shared a common aura, one that commanded respect.These four figures were the patr