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.

he realized that he

felt like he had been plunged into the deepest, most frigid layers of a tundra. No, it was

fast

like that was far beyond what someone in the Pulse Realm should be capable of. Either Wally had used a secret technique, or he was hiding

Ocean's forehead... It's

everyone's attention. How could a person freeze like

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

is truly drawing out some extraordinary young

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

"I..."

his mouth to concede defeat, but even forming

seconds. He was frozen in the exact pose he had been

"No!"

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

competition, every participant signed an agreement

Either they admitted defeat

themselves, or victory was

or death was entirely their responsibility, as

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to stand in front of him. The crowd erupted in shock