In the face of Hugo and Jackson’s provocation, L hesitated for a moment before showing his anger. “What do you mean? You guys are in thete stage of Uppecia, what do I have topare with you?” he said with a hint of annoyance.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    “Just because we’re in thete stage of Uppecia doesn’t mean anything. I dare you to fight me. If you don’t, it just means you’re a coward!” Hugo said arrogantly.


    “That’s right! The difference between mid andte stages is just one small level. Do you really think that we’re weaker than you in every aspect? You worthless thing! My defense is my weak point, do you dare topare with me?” Jackson taunted L.


    They had also heard about what happened at the inn yesterday. “Landon” was kicked by the Hernandez family’s young master but still dared to fight back against him. In their eyes, “Landon” was just an impulsive fool who couldn’t handle any hardship or humiliation.


    So now they were trying to provoke L into making a rash decision and being led around by them until he ended up defeated.


    Sure enough, when L heard Hugo and Jackson’s taunts, his face turned red with anger and frustration. “Who are you calling worthless? Who has no courage?”


    “Haha! We’re talking about you! What are you going to do about it?” Hugo and Jackson sneered at him contemptuously.


    “Fine then! Let’spare ourselves then! How do you want us topete?” L gritted his teeth angrily as if he was superior over them both.


    “It’s simple: I’ll choose how much attack power I can withstand while defending myself; then you choose something simr too,” Jackson said after exchanging nces with Hugo.


    In theirst round of attack tests among peers, he had demonstrated ten rounds’ worth of strength using his Uppecia-level power, indicating that indeed he possessed strong attacking abilities.


    L’s eyes flickered for a moment, and finally nodded with a stubborn expression, “Fine! In that case, does it work the other way around? If I choose the level of attack I can withstand, you also have to choose the same?”


    Hearing this, Jackson was taken aback and looked at L’s indignant face, thinking that he was just being stubborn.


    “Right! Isn’t that obvious? Both of us should choose to withstand the same level of attack!” Jackson nodded in agreement.


    At this moment, everyone’s attention shifted to the ten bronze figures below the stage, and they all noticed the confrontation between L and the Wood family’s Hugo and Jackson.


    Upon hearing L’s agreement, a wave of whispers broke out.


    Many people looked at L as if he were a fool.


    “This idiot, haha…” Arlo sneered, feeling a sense of schadenfreude.


    Now he finally understood why this “fool” had the courage to challenge him after being kicked by him yesterday. It turned out he was just a brainless simpleton who couldn’t bear any humiliation or provocation. Ha ha… such a person would easily be yed to death.


    The other contestants, including the disciples of the Hudpids Sect, wore expressions of speechlessness and ridicule.


    Phoebe on the side of the tform couldn’t help but smile lightly and shake her head.


    “Is he an inexperienced and naive fool? I really don’t understand why someone like him was sent to participate in the n Grand Competition!”


    “So boring!”


    Initially, when L faced her “mediation” yesterday, he had shown a proud and unyielding attitude, which made Phoebe somewhat curious about him, thinking that he might have some extraordinary qualities. But now it seemed he was indeed “extraordinary” in a sense-vain, childish, andughable.


    Among all the people, only Savannah and Sophie were secretly worried for L.


    “Landon, don’t do anything reckless! Just choose the difficulty ording to your own strength and don’t get carried away!” Savannah hurriedly ran over and shouted at L.


    Sophie also furrowed her brow, afraid that L would act impulsively.


    L, with an annoyed expression, waved his hand impatiently at Savannah as if he was annoyed, “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing!”


    “That’s right! He knows what he’s doing!”


    “Callum, it’s not your turn yet, go back quickly and don’t break the rules.”


    Hugo said to Savannah.


    They had finally seeded in provoking L, and they didn’t want him to be persuaded back by “Callum.”


    “Alright! The assessment is starting now, non-participants, leave the area!”


    At this moment, the representative of the Wood family, who represented the hidden power of the Wood family, spoke with a serious tone.


    The “referees” on the stage did not urge Hugo and Jackson when they provoked L earlier, but now they indicated that the assessment was about to begin.


    Hugo and Jackson stood on either side of L, next to the bronze figure he had chosen. Behind each bronze figure stood a disciple of the Hudpids Sect responsible for adjusting the attack intensity.


    “Landon, I choose the attack intensity of thete stage of Uppecia. What about you?” Jackson taunted L.


    Hugo added fuel to the fire, “Landon, so many people are watching. You agreed to it earlier. If you back out now, you might as well find a hole to hide in! Graham family will be aughingstock again!”


    “Enough nonsense! It’s just thete stage of Uppecia, right? I’ll do it too!” L’s face turned red, gritting his teeth.


    The Hudpids Sect disciple behind the bronze figure assigned to L raised an eyebrow, looking at him, “Contestant Landon, are you sure?”


    “Sure! What’s there to be unsure about? It’s just the attack intensity of thete stage of Uppecia, and defense is my strong suit!” L nodded, looking bewildered.


    After selecting the difficulty, the ten contestants stood in front of their respective bronze figures, assuming various defensive stances to prepare for the attack.


    At Isabel’smand, the Hudpids Sect disciples controlling the bronze figures activated the attack mechanisms.


    Boom! Boom! Boom…


    The dull sounds of the bronze figures colliding with flesh were heard one after another.


    Jackson was pushed back several steps by the bronze figure’s strike but managed to withstand it, his face turning slightly red, but there was no suspense in his defense.


    On the other side, Hugo seemed to be even more rxed.


    In contrast, L was swept away by the bronze figure and fell to the ground.


    The next moment, he gritted his teeth and climbed up from the ground. Immediately after, with a “pu” sound, he spat out a mouthful of red liquid. Witnessing this scene, Hugo and Jackson exchanged a nce, revealing excitement in their eyes.


    Meanwhile, the audience erupted in jeers, treating L as an overconfident joke.


    Savannah and Sophie showed a hint of worry on their faces, but still felt somewhat relieved. Despite being injured, L managed to get back up.


    “Does anyone want to increase the intensity?” At this moment, Isabel on the stage asked calmly.