The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

"Fatso, are you sure you're going to jump to conclusions before the fight even starts?" Melissa said. Though Melissa had a point, Nala couldn't help but remain fixated on the mysterious Billy.

She turned her gaze back toward him, curiosity gnawing at her. Honestly, she couldn't see anything extraordinary about the man bundled up in a heavy winter coat.

His aura clearly marked him as someone in the Pulse Realm, so why was everyone so convinced that Ocean was doomed?

When the names were announced, she finally learned that the opponent's name was Wally Ortiz. It was an odd name, to say the least.

"Die!"

As the match began, Ocean showed no intention of holding back.

This was his first fight, and he was determined to make an impression. He needed to demonstrate the brilliance of the second family of Dragonia and pave the way for future triumphs.

Just as he was about to strike, the crowd collectively gasped. Ocean froze, sensing something was terribly wrong, but it was already too late.

Wally had somehow appeared behind him without a sound. With a casual lift of his right hand, he effortlessly grabbed Ocean's arm.

"Impressive speed, but do you really think this is enough to defeat me? Not a chance!"

Though startled, Ocean's training as a martial arts artist, along with his instincts, kept him composed. However, what happened next shattered his confidence.

his horror, he realized that

he had been plunged into the

as fast

far beyond what someone in the Pulse Realm should be capable of. Either Wally had used

Ocean's forehead... It's

drew everyone's attention. How could a person freeze like that in the middle

from Arena One, Felix was on his way back to the resting area when he

Lone Paragon is truly drawing out

were nothing short of bizarre. To freeze someone's body mid-battle was both terrifying and

"I..."

realized something was terribly wrong. He tried to move his mouth

than five seconds. He was frozen

"No!"

of the Whit family roared in outrage. Yet, restrained by others, they dared

participant signed an agreement and stamped their fingerprints to acknowledge

Either they admitted defeat

themselves, or victory was

was entirely their responsibility, as the risks

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of him. The crowd erupted in shock when Wally gently tapped