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“Whether it’s the Ashcrofts or the Florians, I have what it takes to make you all bow to me p>
As Leander’s words fell, the wind on the mountain stirred, and the clouds gathered. Wesley’s eyes flickered, clearly astonished.
In that instant, Leander seemed like a giant to him, standing tall atop Eastvale Mountain. Wesley narrowed his eyes, then snapped back to reality and shook his head.
“Leander, it’s been nine years, and you’re still as ambitious as ever p>
He stood shoulder to shoulder with Leander, gazing down from above. But his mind didn’t waver–he still stood by his decisions.
“Ambition is one thing, but strength is another. No matter how confident you are, reality is still reality. You said you can overcome those obstacles with ease, and that you have the power to make both the Florians and the Ashcrofts bow to you. Your words sound bold enough, but what gives you the right to make them bow and approve of you being with Daphne?
“Forget about Ethan. In terms of ability, you might not even be as strong as Rodrick, so how are you supposed to make the Florian and Ashcroft families yield p>
Leander looked up at the sky, a small smile on his lips.
“Mr. Florian, since you’re asking what I’m capable of, I should ask you this: what exactly do you need from me before you’ll agree to let me be with Daphne p>
“There’s no need for formality between us. Just lay out your conditions p>
“Oh?” Wesley’s gaze lifted, a bit surprised.
Nine years had passed, and the brilliant talent Leander once had was nowhere to be found. Wesley could no longer sense any remarkable martial gift in him. When their hands met earlier, Wesley had quietly checked for any sign of inner energy fluctuations–but there was nothing. All that remained was a silence as still as a quiet lake,
So, he wondered where Leander’s confidence was coming from. After a pause, he spoke up, his voice ringing out across the mountaintop.
“Well then, since you’re so proud, I’ll just be straight with you. In two weeks, the four major elite families of Highcliffe will hold their martial assembly at Southern Ocean. Everyone from the four families will be there, young and old alike. If you want to be with Daphne, you’ll have to defeat all the other young martial artists and take first place at the assembly. If you can do that, I’ll allow Daphne to marry you. How about it p>
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Leander stood there, and for a second, a strange look flashed across his face.
Seeing that, Wesley thought Leander was stumped by the condition and shook his head inwardly.
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“Leander, don’t blame me for being too harsh. If you want to marry Daphne, you at least need to be the best among Highcliffe’s young martial artists. Otherwise, how can you possibly protect
her p>
Leander suddenly turned back and let out a quiet laugh.
“Mr. Florian. I don’t think your condition is too harsh. If anything, it seems a bit too easy p>
I’m number one on the Astria Power Index, far ahead of anyone else on the list. My opponents are international now– Transcendent Realm is just the starting point. I can even go head – to – head with world–class dark forces like the Arbitration Office and come out on top.
And now you want me to compete against Ethan, Tycen, and the rest of the young martial artists? That’s like an adult picking on little kids.
Forget Ethan and the others – even Gareth and Wesley, the best martial artists in Astria, wouldn’t last more than a few moves against me. Honestly, this condition means nothing to me.
“Easy p>
Wesley gave a cold snort.
“Leander, it’s been 9 years. You haven’t made much progress in your cultivation, but you sure have gotten a lot sharper with your words p>
With a wave of his sleeve, he started down the mountain.
I’ve said what I needed to say. If you really do win first place at the martial assembly, I’ll support your marriage to Daphne all the way. I’ll even personally go to the Ashcroft family to break off Daphne’s engagement to Ethan and help you both get together.
“ But if you fail, you’ll leave Daphne for good and never bother her again. If you don’t, I’ll not let
it slide p>
Leander slipped one hand into his pocket and spoke coolly.
“It’s a deal, then
Back at the Florian villa, Wesley finally made it to the living room. Daphne hadn’t budged an inch since Wesley left. As soon as she saw him come in, she hurried over, her face full of worry.
“Dad, you went to see him, didn’t you p>
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Wesley nodded right away, not hiding anything.
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“Of course. I’ve already set the terms with Leander. I will only let him marry you on one condition. Two weeks from now, if he beats all the other young martial artists and wins first place at the martial assembly, I will let you marry him.
“If he can’t do it, then he’ll have to leave you for good p>
Daphne’s eyes widened in anger.
“Dad, how could you make him agree to that? You know his martial power was stripped, and that he can’t practice martial arts anymore. Ethan, Tycen, Eira–they’re all at half–Sovereign Realm. For them, taking him down is effortless. Asking him to win first place is basically just humiliating him p>
Wesley stayed firm, his tone cold.
“I’m not trying to humiliate him. He agreed to it himself. If there’s any humiliation, he brought it on himself. The martial assembly in two weeks is a test for him. If he fails, he’ll keep his word and stay away from you.
“My son–in–law has to be the strongest of his generation. Leander just isn’t there yet p>
Daphne snorted coldly and stormed off, not wanting to talk to Wesley anymore.
She collapsed onto her soft bed, clutching a tiny soda can, tears falling down her face.
“Why, Ander? We finally found each other again. Why are there still so many obstacles between us p>
Facing pressure from giants like the Ashcrofts and the Florians, even she couldn’t help but feel powerless.
On an island off the coast of the Southern Ocean, several figures streaked through the sky, landing on the shore and sending the waves crashing. Schools of fish scattered, darting into the depths.
There were four of them, cach with an aura that flickered and faded. With every step they took in midair, the sea boiled beneath them. The man in front carried a long spear. He swept his piercing gaze around and spoke up first.
“Looks like all my old friends have arrived p>
“In the past few days, I sent the Venomancers of Taybourne to Highcliffe to target Gareth’s wife
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first, but it looks like they failed p>
Next to him, a middle–aged man with metal gauntlets let out a cold snort.
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“Venomancers of Taybourne are nothing but six useless thugs. Ever since Gareth beat them, they’re just losers. I never expected them to succeed. But either way, it doesn’t matter to our plan p>
With a flick of his finger, the sea split open dozens of yards below.
“This time, every top fighter from War God Sanctum is here for revenge. We’re settling the old score from when the four major elite families joined forces to wipe us out!
“Apart from those old geezers, of the current family heads, only Gareth might prove to be a challenge. The rest haven’t even reached the Transcendent Realm. With the four of us here and help from the Arbitration Office, we’ll crush the four major elite families in one go p>
On the side, a blond man with blue eyes spoke in fluent Astric.
“Of course. When we attacked Astria last time, those old geezers from the four major elite families drove us back. This time, War God Sanctum is going to wipe the slate clean p>
“I’ve heard that in two weeks, the four major elite families are holding their martial assembly at Southern Ocean. All the top fighters will be there, even the younger generation like Ethan, Daphne, Tycen, and Eira. All we have to do is strike that day, and we can wipe them all out- even their next generation. They’ll never recover.
“This is what happens when you cross War God Sanctum p>
The black–eyed man, who hadn’t said a word, finally spoke.
“Ashcrofts, Florians, O’Briens, Valences–this time, with War God Sanctum and the Arbitration Office working together, you’re doomed, no matter how strong you are. Enjoy what little time. you have left, my old friends, because two weeks from now, we’ll turn the Southern Ocean into a massacre for Highcliffe’s four major elite families. That day, I want the ocean stained with
their blood p>
The other three echoed in agreement. As they spoke, the air above the island swirled and the clouds stirred; even the sky itself seemed to tremble.
Meanwhile, in Highcliffe, the four major elite families were still preparing for the martial assembly in two weeks, completely unaware of the disaster headed their way.
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