The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 397

With those words, Cecil had asserted Crimson Sage Sect's status and his resolve in this matter. But at the same time, he had also insulted the two master healers, Xander and Wesley.

Jaden breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing how the other sect members remained silent after Cecil spoke, he could confirm that they were on his side.

"What if you add me to the equation?" Suddenly, Zara spoke up, which made Cecil's eyes flicker.

"Zara! Why are you stirring up trouble?" Jaden asked.

Zara gave Jaden a disappointed look and replied, "Don't call me Zara anymore! Love should be mutual between a man and a woman, yet you're using such dirty tactics to pursue someone. From this moment on, our friendship is over!" Damn it! So be it, then. Once he managed to marry Xena, Zara would be nothing compared to him. Before long, he might even become the leader of Martial Alliance.

Xena's case was a little trickier to him because of her position. If it were any other woman from a prestigious or wealthy background, he would have a thousand ways to force her into marriage. But with Xena being the goddess of war, he could only pursue her openly. No underhanded tactics were possible.

"Zara, are you really

rang with confidence as she said, "That's right! Before I

Xander and Wesley was already a loss for the Crimson Sage Sect. Now, with

head slightly. "In that case, I'll use up that

man of his word. With Cecil calling in the favor now, she was powerless to object. Even if Silas were present, it would not change

sect could be today. Fine!

his phone. "Let's see if your sect can handle what's coming! I've never asked those I've healed in my life for help, but today I'm curious to see what happens!" Seeing them actually starting to make calls, the sect's leadership

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"Mr. Black, perhaps we should release Felix and reconsider our approach! Even if we could

the next level. If this succeeds, all other sects might bow

said was true, so the sect leader could