The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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"I am also withdrawing!" Liam declared.

After witnessing Felix's use of the Pierce of Trinity firsthand, Liam had no objections to his skill, so he saw no point in continuing the competition.

With Liam and Zara withdrawing, the other eager participants hesitated. After a moment, they each followed suit and withdrew as well. After all, if they couldn't even defeat Zara, they stood no chance against Felix. It was better to step back than risk embarrassment in such a crowd.

The turn of events didn't surprise William. He then turned his attention to the burly man who had initially voiced objections.

"What do you think?" William asked.

The man had a displeased expression. "Hmph! I seriously question the intentions behind

a bunch of weaklings to represent

courage to compete, yet they dare to call themselves the best young practitioners

was one thing to

the man responded coldly, "I am Timothy Hunter, an admiral under the Warlord of Thunder's command. Are you implying I have no right

quickly shut his mouth. He wasn't foolish enough to provoke someone of Timothy's rank, especially an admiral of

have them call in person. This

rather than a matter of national pride. Timothy had the same concept on the battlefield wherever he went-only true skill mattered. He had little respect for those he perceived as lacking responsibility or concern

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is it?

been the one chosen, Timothy probably wouldn't have said a word. It boiled down to

to retort, froze at the name. Even with all his bravado, he wouldn't dare

even by the Warlord of Thunder himself. He was someone who would even pay his respects if they met. Timothy certainly couldn't afford