An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 1171: A Fateful Challenge

Inside the meeting hall of Zypher Lodge, things were intense.

Dustin, holding a teapot, poured two cups of tea – one for Cornelius and one for himself.

“How did it go? Did you deliver the challenge letter?” Dustin asked after sipping his tea.

“It’s been delivered,” Cornelius nodded.

“And what’s the response from the Martial Alliance?” Dustin inquired further.

“As far as I know, Ronald Reeds is still in seclusion (a period of intensive and solitary training undertaken by a martial artist), but the Martial Alliance members are furious after receiving the challenge. I believe the letter will soon reach Ronald’s hands,” Cornelius replied, finishing his tea.

“Excellent, that’s the effect I wanted,” Dustin smiled slightly.

The death of Erik would undoubtedly shake the Martial Alliance. Luckily, he would use this opportunity to drop another bombshell. After all, he knew that sooner or later, he would face Ronald in a life-and-death battle.

of the Five Ultimate Grandmasters and the foremost martial artist in Balermo. His strength is beyond measure, and almost no one

Cornelius had phrased this as

invincible in

defeated the Grandmaster Augustus, he still lagged

right now, it was undoubtedly a suicidal endeavor. Cornelius

you think I can’t beat Ronald?” Dustin

fifty. He has nearly thirty more years of training, experience, and strength than you do. You’re at a significant disadvantage. If you trained

that long,” Dustin shook his head. “Ronald possesses the Sky Spirit Orb. Given some more time, he will break through to the Grandmaster infinity level. By then, he’ll be even more formidable. Right now, this is our best

challenge is still too risky,” Cornelius said, his

some confidence. Whether I win

but was interrupted by Dustin. “That’s enough. My decision is final. Also, don’t

“Understood,” Cornelius sighed, nodding.

and rest for now. I need to

well, I’ll take

his farewell