“That’s true. With your lofty ambitions, why would you care about a few underperforming disciples?” Alloy said sarcastically.

He added, “Yet, those very disciples have shown impressive growth since joining the Celestial Alliance. Perhaps… they’re simply struggling to adjust to the Sword Union’s treatment?”

“Mr. Marshall, you talk a big game, but it doesn’t amount to much when it comes to real skill,” Cyrus said coldly.

He continued, “Since this is a Combat Tournament, why don’t we take it to the stage? Are you up for showing these young ones what true skill really looks like?”

“If you’re so eager, I’d be happy to oblige,” Alloy replied with an indifferent smile. “I’d also like to see if your swordsmanship lives up to the rumors.”

One was ranked second on the Champ- Tier List, and the other was third. Their strength differences weren’t big. If they faced off, it was anyone’s guess who would win.

“Please calm down.” Seeing the situation heating up, Kaden, sitting between them, quickly intervened with a smile to mediate.

He added, “Today’s tournament is meant for the younger generation. As guild leaders, it wouldn’t be right for us to steal their spotlight. Let’s take a moment to think this through and avoid any rash decisions.”

old rivalries aside for today. If Mr. Hadley is eager for a challenge, let our disciples settle

said coldly. “But if we’re

What did you have in mind?”

win, all the swords in

with a smirk. “But if we win, you’ll need to hand

was the Sword Union’s most guarded secret, known only to a select few top disciples. It was the foundation of their

use their vast resources to train a new generation

some nerve trying to lay claim to our Phantom Sword Technique!” Cyrus’s eyes

wrong? Scared you’ll lose, Mr. Hadley?”

it. We wouldn’t want anyone thinking the Celestial Alliance is just throwing

“I’m willing to make a deal, but I won’t agree to anything that puts me at

to goad him, but he didn’t care. He was confident he would

of ultimate grandmaster. Cyrus figured dealing with someone like Fenley was child’s

“Deal!” Alloy said firmly.

that trading a few prized swords and the Four Elements of God’s Technique for the Phantom Sword Technique was a bargain

at Glenn, who merely nodded without

it brought glory to the Sword Union. It was a

two major guilds competed secretly,

of mysterious figures in white robes and masks. They walked

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