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.

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

recklessly with this challenge?” Cornelius expressed his concern. “Ronald is the leader of the Five Ultimate Grandmasters and the foremost martial artist in Balermo. His strength is beyond measure, and almost no one equal or below the rank of Grandmaster can

had phrased this as delicately as

invincible

undeniably powerful and had even defeated the Grandmaster Augustus, he still

he waited for another five or ten years, his talent might give him a fighting chance. But right now, it was undoubtedly a suicidal endeavor. Cornelius

think I can’t beat Ronald?” Dustin raised his

years of

long,” Dustin shook his head. “Ronald possesses the Sky Spirit Orb. Given some more time, he will break through to the Grandmaster infinity level.

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

I didn’t have some confidence. Whether I win or

interrupted by Dustin. “That’s enough. My decision is final. Also, don’t inform Miss Natasha about this. I don’t want

“Understood,” Cornelius sighed, nodding.

can go and rest for now. I need to prepare myself