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.

the Martial Alliance. Luckily, he would use this opportunity to drop another bombshell.

the foremost martial

Cornelius had phrased this as delicately as

invincible in

even defeated the Grandmaster Augustus, he

a suicidal

Do you think I can’t beat Ronald?” Dustin raised his teacup,

fifty. He has nearly thirty more years of training, experience, and strength than you

more time, he will break through to the

your public challenge is still too risky,”

worry; I wouldn’t have issued the challenge if I didn’t have some confidence. Whether

but was interrupted by Dustin. “That’s enough. My decision is

“Understood,” Cornelius sighed, nodding.

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