The Martial Unity

While the nation erupted into celebration for the return of the People's Prince, Rui immersed himself in the preparations for his presentation. He needed to make sure that he had everything he needed to impress all the major and minor sects.

While Master Ceeran had spread awareness about Rui's Martial Art potentially increasing one's affinity for the Master Realm, it wasn't as though that was instantly enough to convince everybody.

The other sects had plenty of Martial Masters as well; the word of one Martial Master, that too someone as young as Ceeran, was not going to instantly sway their mind. The only ones who had been swayed were those who had already had their eyes on Rui Quarrier and were optimistic of what he was capable of.

He needed to make sure he dazzled all of them.

Soon enough, the day of the presentation arrived.

The Martial Union had taken over all the logistical requirements. The avenue, the things that Rui requested, and an appropriate seating arrangement for the Masters were all deftly prepared by a dedicated staff for the meeting.

Rui was grateful that he didn't once need to intervene in these tiring matters. He simply focused on everything that he himself needed to do.

He waited in a little open-air arena prepared for him, opening his eyes when he felt a presence descend from the sky.

"Master Ceeran, I'm glad you could make it," He calmly addressed him.

"I wouldn't dare to miss it," Master Ceeran smiled. "Not to mention, my reputation is on the line as well."

Rui smiled slightly. "Perhaps it would have been prudent not to put your reputation on me."

"If not you, then nobody else qualifies either," He smiled, turning away. "Good luck."

him, not disturbing Rui any further. Yet

my child," Master Vericita wished

your

was a Martial

Rui narrowed his eyes.

A powerful one.

this step, Senior Quarrier," Master Zentra calmly told Rui when he arrived. "As I told you long

"Thank you, Master Zentra."

surprise as an unexpected guest

descended from the sky before Rui. "I seem to have caught you

to come

Martial Art is being seriously evaluated as a foundational field for the explorer students and Martial Apprentices in the Martial Academy," The Headmaster explained. "It is within my purview, and as such, my perspective

Rui nodded.

relevant Martial Masters had arrived. A handful of Masters from each sect had deigned to

time to

the time to attend my presentation," Rui began. "I promise that you will not regret your decision. I do not intend to present a boatload of theory. Nor do I intend to convince you of the value of my techniques through words. I shall prove it right here and now. I am grateful that

grade-thirteen Martial Seniors that stood

presence there that day

were going to prove that his techniques

further ado," Rui announced. "Would the chosen Martial Artist of the Fire Sect make his way

could cut one where one stood. Her body was well-built and highly athletic, yet not overly muscular. Cleanly