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New Year’s Day finally arrived. Around 11 a.m., Leander stepped out of Villa No. 1 at Rivergate Haven, where Madeline was already waiting at the door.
“Leander, Yvette and the others have already gone ahead to Glidewing Mountain. Let’s catch a cab and head over there!” Madeline said cheerfully.
Leander nodded and joined Madeline as they hailed a cab to the foot of Glidewing Mountain.
By the time they arrived, the mountain had already been sealed off by layers of security–men in black suits. A constant stream of people, dressed in strange, eccentric, or vintage clothing, arrived. Only after announcing their names did the men in black allow them through.
Yvette, Colin, and Ginny were waiting in an open area. When they saw Leander and Madeline arrive, Yvette waved at them.
“Wow, they really locked this place down. What on earth is going on up there?” Madeline asked, amazed at the massive display of security.
“I have no idea. A few people were blocked from going up earlier, but then they dropped names like ‘Great Seven Martial Clans of Cloudveil,‘ and they were let through. Others mentioned being from the ‘Eagle Claw Sect‘ or the ‘Essence Fist School‘ and got the same treatment. It’s like they’re martial arts masters or something p>
Ginny shook her head in confusion. Watching all those people pass through easily had left her completely bewildered.
“No point in guessing. We’ll find out once we get up there! My dad has already arranged for us to go up from this side, ” Colin said as he cast a glance at Leander, then addressed Yvette and the others.
“Great! Let’s go already. I can’t wait any longer!” Ginny cheered, and Yvette and Madeline, full of curiosity, eagerly followed. Leander, on the other hand, stared at the crowd heading up the mountain, lost in thought.
To think so many showed up to watch this time.
From his perception, there were already over a hundred people entering from the same route they were taking. If you included other entrances, the number of people heading up to watch the event on Glidewing Mountain likely exceeded several thousand. When Leander had his duel with Mason on the platform at Mount Lurvale, it hadn’t attracted nearly this much attention, which spoke volumes about Grayson’s status in Astria’s martial world.
“Looks like these people are here to witness the fight,” Colin said as he led the group to the entrance. He greeted one of the black–clad men, a middle–aged man with a stern expression.
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“Mr. Nolan, I’ve brought some friends to take a look p>
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The man in black maintained a stern face and showed no particular warmth at Colin’s arrival. He only nodded coldly and warned, “Once you’re up there, stay where the others are standing. Do not get into any conflicts. As soon as things are over, you need to leave the mountain immediately. Understood p>
“Yes, Mr. Nolan, I understand,” Colin responded politely, then led Yvette and the others up the mountain path, with Leander following at a relaxed pace.
Glidewing Mountain, standing hundreds of yards high, was the tallest peak in Ravenridge. Its path was steep, and the incline was severe. By the time they reached halfway up the mountain, Yvette, Madeline, and Ginny were all gasping for air. Colin, too, was breathing heavily, sweat dripping from his face. Only Leander remained unaffected, standing quietly behind the group.
“I can’t do it anymore. Let’s take a break. This mountain is brutal!” Ginny exclaimed, waving her hand in defeat as she leaned against the mountain path. Yvette and Madeline found a stone slab to sit on and rest.
“Already worn out from just this little climb, kids? Haven’t your mentors at your sects been making sure you’re keeping up with your physical training? Keep dragging your feet, and you’ll miss out on the fight of a lifetime p>
An old, raspy voice came from behind them, grating harshly on their ears.
Everyone turned to see an elderly man with a missing arm walking ahead, his remaining hand behind his back. Despite having only one arm, his breathing was steady, and his movements were steady, as though he were merely strolling. Behind him followed a young woman dressed in red. Though not as striking in beauty as Yvette or Madeline, she carried herself with an air of pride, as if she were above everyone around her.
“A duel?” the group muttered in confusion, all except for Leander.
“What are you talking about, sir?” Yvette asked curiously.
The one–armed elder paused, then chuckled softly while shaking his head. “I’m getting old and senile, I suppose. You youngsters don’t possess any inner strength, so it’s no wonder you’re out of breath from climbing just this little bit. Clearly, you’re not part of our world. Talking to you about this is like casting pearls before swine–pointless.
“You kids don’t know the first thing about the dangers of this world. Today is a grand occasion for Astria’s martial world, and yet, you’re climbing up here without knowing a thing. Aren’t you afraid of getting yourselves into trouble p>
He shook his head, his tone tinged with a bit of sternness.
Yvette, Ginny, and the others exchanged puzzled glances, not understanding what the old man
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was talking about. Meanwhile, the young woman in the simple dress remained aloof, not saying a word to anyone.
Yvette furrowed her brows. “From the way you’re speaking, sir, it sounds like you know what’s happening up on the mountain p>
Everyone else looked at the elder with curiosity. Clearly, this man wasn’t just anyone—if he had made it this far up the mountain, he must know something important. Fresh chapters posted on.net
The elder remained silent while Ginny, acting like a sweet and innocent girl, smiled at him. “Mister, since you seem to know what’s happening up there, you must be someone really amazing. Could you tell us what’s going on? We’d love to hear about it p>
The one–armed elder glanced at the group, paused, and then sighed. “You all seem like young heirs and heiresses from wealthy families, probably here out of curiosity. Well, since you’ve already made it halfway up the mountain, you’ll see the top soon enough. Come, follow me, and I’ll explain as we go p>
The group was thrilled to hear this. The elderly man clearly knew the inside story, and they were eager to learn. With renewed energy, they followed him and the young woman in red while Leander remained relaxed, observing the scenery.
After several minutes of walking, Colin finally broke the silence and asked, “Sir, there are way more people on Glidewing Mountain today than usual. Why is that? And what is this duel you mentioned earlier p>
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The one–armed elder continued walking with his hands behind his back, but his voice carried over to them. “These people have come from all over Astria. Of course, there are many them! They’ve all come to Glidewing Mountain because two of the most powerful figures in the martial world are set to duel at the summit p>
“The most powerful figures in the martial world? What’s that supposed to mean?” The group stared at him, confused. None of them had ever heard of a “martial world,” let alone anyone who stood at its peak.
The elder cast them a glance before explaining. “Every field has its community–scholars have the academic world, musicians belong to the music world, and politicians have their political circles. The martial world is the same. It’s a community of martial artists who have mastered the martial arts. Understand p>
“Martial artists?” Colin paused, then had a realization. “Oh, I get it! You mean like the ‘martial arts community, right? Like karate in Jesund, judo in the United Colonies, or taekwondo in Silla, is that what you’re talking about p>
The elderly man scoffed in response. “What you’re talking about are just basic combat sports that rely on physical reactions. Even if you mastered them, they are nothing compared to true martial artists. Beating so–called experts in karate or taekwondo would be a matter of seconds
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for martial masters like us. They’re not even worth comparing. Even with my old age and one arm, I could defeat them with just a single finger p>
He waved his index finger in front of them as if to demonstrate. His arrogance left the group utterly bewildered.
Though none of them had studied martial arts themselves, they had a basic understanding of the prowess of martial artists. They knew that a black belt in taekwondo could easily break bricks and fight multiple people at once. The idea that this one–armed elder could defeat such experts with a single finger seemed utterly absurd to them.
Yvette and the others kept quiet, but they couldn’t help but view the elder as an old man prone to exaggeration. They started to dismiss him, assuming his talk of the martial world was nothing more than fanciful stories. The idea of someone defeating a taekwondo master with a single finger seemed beyond belief.
The elder, sharp and experienced, noticed their expressions and easily guessed what they were thinking. He shook his head with a soft chuckle, his voice tinged with sarcasm. “You privileged kids, living lives of luxury, spending your days indulging in pleasures–you have no idea how much larger the world really is beyond your narrow view. Your perspective is far too limited p>
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