Chapter 1487 The Royal Family’s Rewards
The Martial Arts Tournament was finally over, despite everything that happened.
Austin felt relieved that he had pulled through until the end. Still giddy, he jumped out of the battle ring
to join Caroline and Belle at the rest area.
Most of the audience, on the other hand, could barely move from the shock of watching the tournament
and witnessing how Austin managed to win. Everyone had an opinion to share.
Not a single soul believed that apetitor who was just at the preliminary stage of Semi-holy Realm
could defeat all his opponents who were more powerful and experienced than him.
Momentster, their attention returned to the center as the old eunuch, whose only job was to facilitate
thepetition, floated above the stage.
He shot a baffling nce at Austin before making his announcement with a highly projected voice.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I''m pleased to announce that we''vee to the end of the Martial Arts
Tournament. What a show, right?
We all know the results, as well as the names of the top 30, top 15, top 3, and top 1petitors.
Their achievements would not go unrewarded.
Based on the rules, the top 30petitors are free to join any of the six major sects in the Smnia
Kingdom.
Meanwhile, the top 15petitors have the chance of bing disciples of first-ss sects in the
East Maind.
As for the top 3petitors, they''re in luck when they get chosen by representatives from the three
holynds.
Representatives of different sects, take a good, hard look at these toppetitors now.
You can begin picking new disciples from this roster after the awarding.
So, moving on...," the old eunuch coughed a bit before proceeding. "Our champion is the luckiest
today, of course. The royal family of the Smnia Kingdom, by tradition, will reward him with plenty of
resources for cultivation and refinement, including, but not limited to, crystals, pills, and even some
secret scriptures.
Without further ado, please wee... His Majesty the King! To award our champion, Austin."
The emperor, wearing a robe with an intricate dragon design as well as a golden crown, descended to
the stage and then floated above it. He was followed by his entourageposed of dozens of princes,
dukes, and ministers.
Among them was a man staring at Austin with viciousness and resentment. He was Rodolfo, grand
marshal of the Smnia Kingdom.
On the other hand, an old man with grizzled hair and chest-length beard was also staring at Austin with
a wide grin on his face. He was Waldron, Belle''s grandfather.
"Our champion, please step forward and receive your rewards from His Majesty,"
the old eunuch, who stood beside the emperor, told Austin.
Austin didn''t waste a single second and jumped in the air to float before the emperor.
Thetter extended his congrattory greetings and encouraging words to Austin, then handed him a
Space Ring.
Everyone in the emperor''s entourage was smiling as they witnessed this special awarding ceremony,
but not Rodolfo. He had been ring at Austin the entire time, a look of pure hatred evident on his
face.
Rodolfo was discreetly panting, as he remembered the murder of his two grandsons in Austin''s hands.
He wanted so badly to strangle Austin to death.
However, doing so at an event graced by the royals would cause too much ruckus. Rodolfo knew this
wasn''t the right time to exact his revenge.
Though Austin had been sensing Rodolfo''s vengeful nces, he acted as normal as he could around
him. He even smiled at him despite suspecting trouble.
If he got recruited by one of the three holynds, he could leave the Smnia Kingdom sooner. Then,
he and Rodolfo wouldn''t have to cross paths ever again.
Plus, would Rodolfo dare to make trouble with the three holynds? No. Nobody would. The three holy
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"Well, there you have it,dies and gentlemen. The Martial Arts Tournament has ended.
It''s time for the recruitment.
Top 30petitors, you can now meet the representatives of all the sects present. Good luck!"
the old eunuch''s sharp voice echoed in the air.
Right there and then, the top 30petitors rushed to form an orderly line in mid-air.
Top 15petitors paced back and forth in their line, restless in their excitement.
This was a dreame true for them, to be able to join first-ss and influential sects in the East
Maind.
Although the Smnia Kingdom boasted argend area, it was still considered small-sized
Thus, if young Smnia Kingdom-born warriors could join influential sects in the East Maind, a
bigger and brighter future would await them; something they could be proud of.
Most of them wouldn''t get a better chance than this. It was the only opportunity that could change their
fates forever.
Standing in front of the queue were Austin, the teenager wearing ck clothes, and the robust young
man with thick hair hanging down his shoulders.
They were the most excited among the bunch, since moments from now, they could be the
newest members of the three holynds. Instantly, they became the subject of envy of every East
Maind teenager.
The long-haired young man suddenly turned to Austin and offered a handshake. "By the way, I''m Raye.
I can use some friendster," he said.
Though taken aback by the unanticipated friendliness of the long-haired young man, Austin gave him a
slight smile and received his handshake.
"I''m Austin. Yeah, maybe we can be friendster,"
he replied.
Raye nodded.
However, the young man in ck merely stood in his ce, cold as ice. He didn''t seem to want to
make friends. Austin wondered if he ever had some.
He couldn''t wonder for long, as bitter nces kept getting thrown his way.
When he turned around to follow the nces, he saw the handsome teenager who had to leave the
field after his spiritual soul was damaged by Austin''s Spiritual Pot.
Having been defeated by a lower-level warrior must have crushed his pride.
After all, he was a gifted teenager already at the premium stage of Holy Realm and could''ve easily
be part of the top three.
Unexpectedly and sadly for him, however, Austin knocked him out during thest round.
Now, he had lost his precious chance of joining the three holynds.
"I will have my revenge! You just got lucky today, you bastard,"
the handsome teenager swore, with his eyes, full of grudge, fixed at his defeater.
Austin cast a friendly nce at him before looking away.
At the luxuriously decorated grandstand also floating above the east side of the stage, meanwhile,
were two men, one from the Rudimentary Holy Land and the other from the Vasteras Holy Land.
"It''s really strange. Who would''ve known that Austin would take home the championship?"
a representative from the Rudimentary Holy Landmented.
"He isn''t my guy, though. I''ll tell you why. The only thing seems right about Austin was that he has got
insights to the level six sword domains. Perhaps, he has got some talent with sword-wielding.
But he absolutely sucks at the refinement of vital energy.
His fighting skills also heavily depend on a powerful set of sword techniques. He owns a demon race''s
avatar and has mastered a set of really weird spiritual sense skills. That''s all he got. All fancy skills; no
real vital energy strength.
I think he doesn''t have the right attitude about this. He won''t work hard to refine his vital energy.
Therefore, he''s no match for other warriors who are more diligent and determined. What would he do,
rely on his physical strength and fighting skills? An opportunist at its finest, that''s what he is,"
the representative from the Rudimentary Holy Land said with a frown throughout his statement.
"Fine, let''s just go down and pick somepetent young warriors instead of wasting time here, talking
nonsense,"
the representative from Vasteras Holy Land said, getting down ahead of hispanion from the
Rudimental Holy Land.