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.

to drop another bombshell. After all, he knew that sooner or later, he

do you think you might be 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. His strength is beyond measure, and almost

phrased this as delicately as

invincible

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

five or ten years, his talent might give him a fighting chance. But right now, it was undoubtedly 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

Sky Spirit Orb. Given some more time, he will break through to the Grandmaster

be true, your public challenge is still too

confidence. Whether I win

wanted to say more but was interrupted by Dustin. “That’s enough. My decision is final. Also, don’t inform Miss Natasha about this. I don’t want her to

“Understood,” Cornelius sighed, nodding.

need to prepare myself for tomorrow’s battle,” Dustin said, waving his