“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.”

nodded. “Let’s put our old rivalries aside for today. If Mr. Hadley is eager for a challenge, let our disciples

Cyrus said coldly. “But if we’re going

you have in mind?” Alloy

simple,” Cyrus said. “If we win, all the

“But if we win, you’ll need to

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

Alliance could acquire it, they could use their vast resources to train a new

You’ve got some nerve trying to lay claim

Scared you’ll lose, Mr.

a bet, just admit it. We wouldn’t want anyone thinking the Celestial Alliance

to anything that puts me at a disadvantage. If you want my

Alloy was trying to goad him, but he didn’t care. He was confident he would win. After all, his top disciple, Glenn, was even better than he had been

achieved the rank of ultimate grandmaster. Cyrus figured dealing

“Deal!” Alloy said firmly.

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

glanced at Glenn, who merely nodded without

found the bet trivial, he was willing to participate if it brought glory to the Sword Union. It was a convenient opportunity to dampen the Celestial Alliance’s

these two major guilds competed secretly,

turned to see a group of mysterious figures in white robes and

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