An Understated Dominance

Chapter 1171: A Fateful Challenge

Inside the meeting hall of Zypher Lodge, things were intense.

Dustin, holding a teapot, poured two cups of tea – one for Cornelius and one for himself.

“How did it go? Did you deliver the challenge letter?” Dustin asked after sipping his tea.

“It’s been delivered,” Cornelius nodded.

“And what’s the response from the Martial Alliance?” Dustin inquired further.

“As far as I know, Ronald Reeds is still in seclusion (a period of intensive and solitary training undertaken by a martial artist), but the Martial Alliance members are furious after receiving the challenge. I believe the letter will soon reach Ronald’s hands,” Cornelius replied, finishing his tea.

“Excellent, that’s the effect I wanted,” Dustin smiled slightly.

would undoubtedly shake the Martial Alliance. Luckily, he would use this opportunity to drop another bombshell. After all, he knew that sooner or later, he would face Ronald

acting a bit recklessly with this challenge?” Cornelius expressed his concern. “Ronald is the leader of the Five Ultimate Grandmasters and the foremost martial artist in Balermo.

Cornelius had phrased this as

was invincible

defeated the Grandmaster Augustus, he still

for another five or ten years, his talent might give him a fighting chance. But right now, it was undoubtedly a suicidal endeavor. Cornelius couldn’t comprehend why he had made such a decision. Why not endure a little longer and seek

I can’t beat Ronald?” Dustin

your early twenties, while Ronald is over fifty. He has nearly thirty more years of training, experience, and strength than you do. You’re at a significant disadvantage. If you trained for another five to

head. “Ronald possesses the Sky Spirit Orb. Given some more time, he will break through to the

your public challenge is still too risky,” Cornelius said, his face

issued the challenge if I didn’t have some confidence. Whether I win or lose, the outcome will

“That’s enough. My decision is final. Also, don’t inform Miss Natasha

“Understood,” Cornelius sighed, nodding.

go and rest for now. I need to prepare myself for tomorrow’s battle,” Dustin said,