Yet, to his astonishment, the officer from the Tiger Guardian squad seemed utterly dismissive of him. In fact, the man displayed an overt arrogance, waving his hand dismissively."I care not if you are Benjamin or who. If you have no business here, then step aside promptly. And don’t let this rabble stand before me. My patience does have its limits."Hearing such blatant disrespect, the soldiers behind Benjamin seethed with anger, especially Noam. Outraged, Noam broke rank, pointing a threatening finger at the officer and shouted vehemently,"Just so you know, my leader merely intended to show you a modicum of respect. You think that shiny colonel badge gives you dominance? Spit on it, if today you don't get a taste of my fury, I'm not Noam!"With burning rage, Noam lunged forward, intending to teach the insolent officer a lesson. Unexpectedly, Benjamin quickly grasped Noam by the collar and gently cast him aside.Then, with an unhurried gaze, he settled on the opposing officer, murmu
Boom!Boom!The resonant crash echoed not once, but twice.With an ear-splitting noise, the pillar above was swiftly shattered by Abner's robust figure, leaving behind an eye-catching, man-shaped hole. Were it not for Abner's stature as a grandmaster, enduring such relentless shockwaves would have undoubtedly left him grievously injured, if not dead.However, being the grandmaster that he is, even after being momentarily dizzied by Benjamin's onslaught, Abner hurriedly crawled out from the debris. His eyes, now tainted with a touch of rage, locked fiercely onto Benjamin.But just as Abner saw Benjamin's figure beginning to fade away, he couldn't help but cry out in haste: "Stop... hold on. I agree to your terms. Both sides will choose ten fighters, and whoever wins more than five matches emerges victorious. What do you say?"Hearing Abner's plea, Benjamin momentarily paused. Yet his gaze briefly swept over Abner's ragged form, a smirk pulling at the corner of his lips, amused: "Very w
Hearing Abner's description, a spark of intrigue ignited in Benjamin's eyes. Hastily, he held up the jade, examining it closely. At first glance, the stone indeed appeared mundane. But upon closer scrutiny, a peculiar sensation enveloped Benjamin, causing a jolt of surprise.Still, outwardly, Benjamin retained his composure, not betraying a hint of the strangeness he felt. A slight frown played on his lips as he addressed Abner."Captain, my pill is of immense value. Do you truly believe this jade is an adequate wager? Isn't this a tad stingy on your part?"Hearing Benjamin's words, Abner inwardly cursed. However, he understood that persuading Benjamin to accept the jade alone as a bet would be an uphill task. Especially when Abner was convinced he'd be claiming all the items eventually.After a moment's hesitation, Abner produced a list, offering it to Benjamin."I've heard your team has been searching for an international criminal organization. This list contains names of those you
Seeing all this unfold, Benjamin couldn’t help but lightly slap his forehead in exasperation.Normally, these rambunctious lads genuinely feared him more than any beast, never daring to utter a word in his presence. Almost forgetting, he remembered these were young men, around nineteen or twenty, filled with bubbling energy. Moreover, the rigorous daily training didn’t allow them any moment to express their personalities, lest they might break. Therefore, even if he felt a tad amused inside, he displayed a calm demeanor, turning his attention to the second bout of the competition.With the second match proving even more intense than the first, the atmosphere was palpable. Yet, the results remained the same. Thanks to his agility and robust defensive skills, Terry Byner efficiently sent his opponent out of the arena in no time.By now, Abner could hardly contain himself. He could accept the first loss, considering they were caught off-guard. But the second defeat, despite his soldier's
On the thundering arena, the battle between Basil and Randy was still unfolding with fierce intensity. However, at this point, the duel had entirely tilted to one side. Although Basil's demeanor remained extremely steadfast, the gap in strength between the two sides was too vast.Therefore, at this time, apart from enduring the onslaught, Basil had no way to counterattack. Moreover, whether intentionally or not, Randy from beginning to end had no intention of knocking Basil down from the arena. In fact, he was exceedingly cunning, merely knocking Basil precisely towards the boundary of the arena.Of course, if Basil had not been so stubborn, with no intention of surrendering from the start to now, this duel would have probably ended sooner.However, seeing the atmosphere in the arena becoming more tense by the minute, with a likelihood of a murder taking place, the referee controlling the duel couldn't help but cast his eyes towards the stands, intending to seek instructions from Abne
"Ha ha ha, you whelps! Scuttle off the arena!"An uproarious laughter cut through the air. Immediately, a member of the Tiger Guardians leaped into the formation of the Dragon Guardians. A palpable energy emanated from him, revealing him to be of a much higher martial realm than even the strongest of the Dragon Guardians.Seeing this, the expressions of the Dragon Guardians shifted drastically as they hastily yelled: "Danger! Hold him back!"But their reaction was a tad late. The Tiger Guardian soldier unleashed a powerful punch directed at the strongest of the Dragon Guardians.The punch, brimming with an unparalleled force, pushed the Dragon Guardian soldier several steps backward, even though he had tried to shield himself. A choking sensation welled up within him."Argh!"Blood spewed from his mouth."Ha ha ha, formations mean nothing in the face of sheer power!"After pushing one Dragon Guardian back, the formidable Tiger Guardian soldier quickly lunged at another, throwing anoth
Seeing this, the leader of the Tiger Guardians tightened visibly, disbelief in his eyes."How can this be?!"Softly exclaiming, he attempted to retreat to avoid the blow. But the shadow's finger was lightning-fast, aiming for a critical point on his body.Crack!It was as if something had shattered. The golden light surrounding the Tiger Guardian leader broke, his body stiffened, and he thumped to the ground.On the viewing platform, Abner could no longer contain himself and leapt to his feet, crying out in disbelief."How could it be like this?"Abner stood utterly confounded. The revered technique he had tirelessly procured from headquarters, meant to be an oppressive secret art, was solely taught to the elite soldiers of the Tiger Guardian. Yet, with a mere flick of a finger, the adversary punctured through that very technique, a technique which Abner himself found impenetrable as though it were gossamer. This incomprehensible act was too much for Abner to fathom."We lost? We've b
As soon as the gemstone was cast out, the Phoenix's shadow darted forward, swiftly swallowing it. Following this, its form shrunk dramatically, transforming into a resplendent bird no bigger than half a man's hand.Needless to say, even in this diminutive form, it still radiated an overwhelmingly fierce heat. So intense that even Benjamin couldn't approach. After a brief moment, the radiant bird trembled slightly. Then, in a shimmering burst, it darted directly into Benjamin's core, vanishing from sight.Only then did Benjamin gather himself, his face reflecting a myriad of complicated emotions."If it's a blessing, there's no disaster; if it's a disaster, there's no avoiding it. I hope, after today, you bring me a bit of joy."Having spoken those words, Benjamin seated himself, slowly commencing his cultivation. This time, he sought to grasp the opportunity to break through to the realm of a grand master.Come the following dawn, Benjamin leisurely opened his room's door. A faint smi