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.

of Erik 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 in a life-and-death

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

had phrased this as delicately as

was invincible

and had even defeated the Grandmaster Augustus, he

was undoubtedly a suicidal endeavor. Cornelius couldn’t comprehend why he had made such a decision. Why

can’t beat Ronald?” Dustin raised his teacup, savoring the

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

Given some more time, he will break through to the Grandmaster

that may be true, your public challenge is still too risky,”

if I didn’t have some confidence. Whether I win or lose, the outcome will be clear tomorrow,” Dustin

Cornelius wanted to say more but was interrupted by Dustin. “That’s enough. My decision is final.

“Understood,” Cornelius sighed, nodding.

to prepare myself for