The Medallion

Upon entering the study, Rocky instantly saw Timothy standing in front of several portraits, seemingly lost in thought. He also took a look at those magnificent portraits, and it didn't take long before his eyes were fixed on one of them. On the portrait was no other than the one who taught him the Thousand-star Swordsmanship—the former leader of the Sword Spirit Sect, Darius.

"Master Timothy!" Rocky greeted the sect leader as he cupped his hands.

"You're finally here. Have a seat." Timothy turned around and pointed him to the couch.

Rocky nodded and immediately did as told.

"Do you know why I summoned you today?" Timothy asked upon sitting across Rocky.

"I have a hunch, but I'm not really sure about it," Rocky answered with honesty.

"Then go ahead and make a guess," Timothy insisted.

"I heard that Miss Hannah is going to hold a martial arts competition that will determine the warrior that she would marry. I'm assuming that it has something to do with that, right?" Rocky asked straightforwardly.

"You're really good at this sort of thing. But that's just partially correct. There is more to it..." Timothy slightly nodded as his expression immediately became more serious.

"I'm listening. Please tell me what you need me to do," Rocky responded earnestly.

"Harrison told me just recently that when you competed for the position of the Security Hall leader, you happened to use the most powerful swordsmanship of the Sword Spirit Sect, the Thousand-star Swordsmanship. He also said that according to you, you have acquired this swordsmanship when you explored the Martial Spirit Graveyard before. Is that true?" Timothy asked as he stared directly into Rocky's eyes.

"Yes, sir. That's true," Rocky calmly replied.

an idea where the Thousand-star Swordsmanship originated?" Timothy asked out of

know is that the swordsmanship was created by a peerless master from the Sword Spirit Sect..."

is Darius. In our sect, there are three most respected and remarkable ancestors, and Darius is one of them. Back then, he had reached the peak level in swordsmanship. Even the founder of the Sword Spirit Sect might not be able to defeat him if they faced off. Right before he died, his strength was said to be at the peak level of the Emperor Realm and

entire Sword Spirit Sect. I didn't know," Rocky said, pretending

have learned the Thousand-star Swordsmanship, and I am one of them. However, until now, I still think that I haven't

so lucky to have mastered it," Rocky answered, trying to look very

cannot be mastered by sheer luck. It just goes to say that you really have an unimaginable talent in terms of swordsmanship. Otherwise, you

learned the skill in secret. Is it against the rule

doesn't matter now. Since you have learned in the Martial Spirit Graveyard, you must be destined to master it. Moreover, it's actually more beneficial for the Sword Spirit Sect that a powerful warrior

to hear that." Hearing that Timothy didn't put any blame on him, Rocky just pretended to be relieved, but it was actually what he

I can't deny that your performance and strength prove that you are a rare talent. With that,

such a privilege, sir." Rocky

that you can do me a huge favor," Timothy suddenly

course. What can I do for you?" Just as Rocky suspected from the beginning, the sect leader might be giving him a

know you're a smart man, so you can easily grasp the situation. If the Grand Sky Sect wins, then Hannah must marry into their wretched sect. At the same time, I'm sure that they will take that opportunity to gain control of the Sword Spirit Sect, and

there should be several powerful masters from various sects and clans that would take part in this competition. Even if the representative of the Grand Sky Sect is defeated, there

why I have to make sure that I can control the result of this competition!" Timothy

Rocky looked at Timothy, faintly reading what was

the leader of the Security Hall." Although he didn't directly say what his plan was, Rocky

identity? Only a single representative from each clan and sect is allowed to join. How am I going to get through?" Rocky was a bit confused by

want to know if you are willing to do this. Normally, I should have picked you to be the representative of the Sword Spirit Sect, but I have my own reasons for doing this in a roundabout way. I know that you can also understand why. Of course, if you can successfully help the Sword Spirit Sect get out of this huge predicament, you can expect that I will reward you