Treasure Hunting

"I was just out of luck," Zachary replied. Although he really wanted to win, Chandler didn't take advantage of the situation to give him a fatal blow. This proved that Chandler was a man of integrity.

The disciples watching the battle were confused with Chandler's actions. They were all aware how rare such an opportunity was and thought that he shouldn't give the opportunity up. Additionally, they knew that Chandler had better skills than Zachary. Thus, he had a better chance of winning than Zachary.

Since both Zachary and Chandler were willing to accept defeat, it was up to Sara to make the final decision of who won the battle.

Zachary and Chandler walked off the battle ring and headed to the high platform in front of the training ground as the other disciples watched.

"Did Chandler win?" Gray asked Sara impatiently.

Lewis and the other stewards turned their heads towards Sara as they waited for her to answer Gary's question. But no reply came forth from her.

Lewis, Sara and the stewards all watched their every step until the pair of finalists finally reached the platform. Sara studied Chandler first, and then looked at Zachary. Her face revealed no emotion, no clue as to what she was thinking. The rules of the Celestial College stipulated that anyone who possessed triple martial speed would automatically be eligible to enter the college without going through the selection test. Whether Zachary won the battle or not was no longer a decisive factor to his eligibility to get accepted by the Celestial College. His triple martial speed earned him a free pass.

"You did a good job," Sara said as she stared at Zachary. "It is refreshing to see that a warrior at your level has the potential to beat an opponent who is more powerful." Sara's praise for Zachary was not a welcome statement to some stewards.

"Master Sara, Chandler is the worthy winner. I acknowledge his skills and respect him from the bottom of my heart!" Zachary replied with a laugh. He knew that even if he lost to Chandler, he could still get into the Celestial College.

"You seem to know exactly what you're saying. Well, I declare that the finalist who is qualified to enter the Celestial College is none other than... Chandler," Sara announced in a loud voice so everyone could hear her.

Everyone in the audience cheered as they clapped their hands.

accordance to the special requirement for entering the Celestial

took a deep breath to contain his excitement. He felt very proud and ecstatic. He was elated at the knowledge that Zachary

to the announcement. Some of them rejoiced at the news while some of them seemed

qualified to enter the Celestial College. The

It's a good thing that I didn't promise him anything. Or else, I might...' Elva thought to herself. Her face turned slightly red as she

that Zachary was qualified

Celestial College! Now he'll have to go to the college with us?" Bruce murmured to himself as his face turned bleak and bitter. He took a deep breath and then sneered. He then realized that it was not such a bad thing, after all. If Zachary entered the Celestial

and said to Chandler, "This third-grade Emerald Bead has the ability to enhance your strength. Besides, if you are trying to break through to the Heaven Level, you can take it and it will help you reach

the best reward that one can receive from among the third-grade items..." The disciples watched with jealous eyes as Chandler received his

Sara," Chandler said respectfully

a reward. Unfortunately, I don't have a second Emerald Bead with me, so I will give him this Blazing Egg instead." Although it was unexpected to some disciples, they still acknowledged that

stewards were surprised to

valuable. It's arguably worth more than the third-grade Emerald Bead," Gray whispered. It was obvious to many that the Blazing Egg was more valuable than the Emerald Bead. However,

though the disciples thought about it, no one dared question Sara's

when he heard the name of the item that Sara

more envious as they watched that Sara carefully placed the

with the Blazing Egg. Blue

to Zachary, "Take it. You must refine it carefully and don't waste such a rare