The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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"Bring it on," Ryan muttered under his breath. He knew Felix would not care much since he was Gerald's apprentice, but he gave an early warning because Malcolm was not someone to be taken lightly.

Among Nala's suitors, Malcolm was one of the few who made Ryan wary, especially since Malcolm had the backing of the Crayden family, one of the Eight Great Martial Families. This alone gave him every reason to be arrogant and aggressive. Early the next morning, Jeffrey from the Saphira family was already waiting at the gates when Felix opened his door.

"Have you picked the location?" Felix asked.

Jeffrey nodded and replied, "Yes. It's all set."

"Then, let's go," Felix said, heading out.

He had notified Jeffrey because of what happened last time with Ethan. Since the Saphira family had stepped in to help, any confrontation with Malcolm would inevitably involve the Saphiras.

"Mr. Zeller, you're right. Malcolm did contact me and suggest that we meet at a specific location," Jeffrey said as they drove.

and replied, "Skip the flattery. While I might not understand your father's true intentions, I've already agreed to

a moment, Felix said, "However, I'm curious about your father's stance

cost, even

Saphira family patriarch's support seemed,

must have been conflicts and friction, they've managed to

this caliber would be devastating for the entire martial arts community

Jeffrey's eyes before he responded, "Yes,

Chapter 541

the Elders' Council."

hear about the Elders' Council from

me more about the Elders' Council? Unless

considered for a moment before saying, 'I'll share what I can, as some details are indeed confidential. The Elders' Council was established 50 years ago, composed of the most senior elders from the Eight Great Martial Families. "They hold elections

to resolve, the Elders' Council intervenes. After all, every family has their elder on the council, so they

like being in the Elders' Council doesn't necessarily