Chapter 1494 Raise A Challenge (Part Two)


    I propose that this challenge be solely between the disciple of me Holy Land and of Vasteras Holy


    Land.


    What''s your opinion, Steward Gren? You regard Austin as useless as rubbish. Are you brave enough to


    ept his challenge?"


    The old man let out a fit of heartyugh after speaking. He appreciated Austin''s courage and


    determination in raising such a seemingly impossible challenge.


    "Why should I refuse such an interesting challenge? I ept it!"


    Steward Gren uttered in a grim tone.


    "Since you are shameless enough to raise such an absurd challenge, I will grant you the opportunity to


    harvest the subsequent consequence of your arrogance.


    I ept your challenge, Austin, and one yearter, I''ll prove how bad of a cultivator you are.


    I''ll prove to you that rubbish will always be rubbish. You have nothing to prove! Stop dreaming!"


    Howard gravely shouted and then burst into ringughter loud enough for everyone to hear.


    All spectators felt stunned at the exchange of those two young men. They all motionlessly stared at the


    several figures in the middle of the arena with their mouths half agape.


    They never knew that a warrior at the preliminary stage of Semi-holy Realm would ever challenge a


    much mighty warrior––someone at the premium stage of Emperor Realm.


    The majority of the audience thought that Austin was aplete lunatic for being that tactless.


    "We can leave now, sir."


    Austin paid no attention to Howard anymore. He just turned around and left with Caroline''s hand in his.


    He was not in the mood to talk nonsense with those arrogant warriors. He grew more determined to


    show who the real rubbish warrior was. And the only way to prove himself was to fight and defeat


    Howard on the same battle ring.


    Soon enough, they ultimately left the ce with the old man leading the way. After walking through


    several streets in the imperial capital city, they stopped in front of a quietpound, far away from the


    bustling street.


    Thispound was the old man''s dwelling in the capital of the Smnia Kingdom.


    As soon as they entered, they were greeted by the scents of various flowers nted in the courtyard.


    Four or five stone chairs were erected around a stone table on one corner.


    The old man sat on one of those chairs, taking out a gourd from a pocket in front of his chest. As soon


    as he opened its cap, a sweet smell of wine wafted and spread through the air.


    He brought the gourd to his mouth and gulped the wine down. Then, he asked Caroline and Austin to


    sit with him.


    "Let me ask you something, Austin. You have, of course, identified him as a warrior at the premium


    stage of Emperor Realm from the Vasteras Holy Land. But do you know how many advanced martial


    skills he has mastered? A lot! Among all the young generations of warriors, he is one of the most adroit


    and skillful.


    Are you really that confident about your impending match?" asked the old man.


    He seemed very concerned about this new disciple.


    "Yes, of course.


    I was severely injured seven years ago because someone set me up and damaged my brain severely. I


    was almost a brainless idiot after the injury.


    And I had led the life of an idiot for nearly three years, not knowing what was happening to me every


    day. And after a long time, I gradually healed.


    I was able to practice my martial arts then. It took me four years to advance from the medium stage of


    Energy Gathering Realm to my current cultivation base, and I did it totally on my own.


    Do you know what I''ve gone through? I met terrible enemies and was always in grave danger with only


    little chance of surviving. It seemed as if every encounter would be the death of me. On top of that, I


    was just on my own, with no one to guide and help me. But, I never lost hope and confidence no matter


    what the adversities were.


    So to answer your question, hell, yes, I am confident, sir. Confidence has been my best friend all those


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    years.


    I''m fearless in the pursuit of martial arts, and I fear no man no matter how powerful they are. I always


    put my best foot forward, even though I might be inferior to them.


    I know well how capable Howard is and that he is much better than me in every aspect. But he


    humiliated me today in the presence of every warrior in thepetition arena. There is no way I''m


    going to let it slide like nothing happened.


    I practice martial arts to protect myself from being bullied by others, and that is my principle. It would be


    cowardice and against my belief if I won''t challenge him to prove myself and fight off bullies like him.


    This confrontation is a must as it is the only way to wipe out the humiliation he imprinted on me. The


    only way to settle this is to defeat him next year, in front of everyone.


    I''ll try my best to practice and improve my strength as much as I can. I''ll fight Howard, defeat him, and


    step on him as a winner. I can only feel like a real warrior myself if I manage to do that."


    Without any stop, those words poured out from Austin''s mouth like waterfalls. He had been keeping


    those sentiments for a long time, and it was the perfect time to let it all out.


    "That''s good of you, Austin. Your aspiration to be a real warrior is impressive.


    I trust that you will never fail me.


    I know you have faith in yourself, but fighting relies on ability, and that''s an undeniable fact.


    As far as I''m concerned, you should improve your vital energy before the match. That''s the most


    important thing you need to pay attention to.


    You have weak vital energy that needs significant development."


    The old man sounded like a true master and superior to Austin.


    "Yes, I understand," replied Austin, nodding.


    He ultimately agreed with the old man. His weak vital energy was really his Achilles heel.


    "It seems you and the girl from the Xiao Family in the Smnia Kingdom are in good terms."


    Suddenly, the old man raised another topic out of Austin''s expectation.


    "We''re friends. I was able to participate in the tournament because she helped me in applying as part


    of the Xiao Family."


    Austin wondered the old man''s real intention in asking such a question out of the blue.


    "I''m afraid that the Xiao Family is in danger now.


    The royal family in the Smnia Kingdom will soon witness a storm that will dramatically alter the


    course of things."


    Suddenly, Austin felt his body turned cold upon hearing the old man.