The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

After Aiden lowered his hand, a black mark appeared between his eyebrows.

Naturally, the others didn't know the meaning behind the mark, nor would they really care about it. After all, this was nothing worth getting shocked over. If it were, then Wally's earlier moves would've been downright earth-shattering.

With that said, those who were in the know were anything but calm, and Lionel was one of them.

"It's hard to believe that there's something you don't know about, Lord Lionel," Mira said teasingly.

Lionel responded solemnly, "Do you know about it already?"

"I don't. I was merely a little surprised. It looked like Mr. Hoffman shouldn't have spared that old coot's life all those years ago."

The Shadowdragon Warlord was stunned for a moment before something shifted in his gaze. "It sounds like Dr. Hoffman knew about it. I'll wager that was why he sent you here to oversee the competition."

Mira giggled. "That's where you're wrong. I'm no match for that old coot. My fellow apprentice could hold her own against him, though."

Once the bell rang, Aiden made the first move. He raised his hand and pointed at Felix, shooting a wave of energy, which the latter effortlessly swatted aside.

"Are you still testing my strength?"

in response. At the next moment,

"Glacial Strike!"

his fists out and firmly met Aiden's attack, and a frigid power immediately coursed

You've been hiding your

the air and somersaulted. He clashed with Aiden countless

of the two competitors

cluster of martial artists could see what was happening, but even

martial artists were? The speed and strength Felix and Aiden demonstrated were simply inhumane. It was a good thing that the stone stage could withstand the magnitude

"Solar Strike!"

later, Aiden adopted a completely different move. He was still attacking with both his palms, but it was no longer the same

time, Aiden's attacks were soft yet firm. Although he dished out the attack at a ferocious speed, it seemed so slow

first took on Aiden's Solar Strike, he felt a blazing heat coursing through his veins. It was inherently different

Strike. There's no doubt about it now. He's definitely Kevin Beasley's apprentice." Lionel's expression darkened. It looked like he was seething with rage. "What's

no seizing

committed countless atrocious deeds, but Aiden hadn't done a darn thing that was

it. Why did Dr. Hoffman spare Kevin's

her head. "I'll do you one better. Mr. Hoffman is fit and healthy, and he has spent

the world we don't want the