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?"

At the next moment, he vanished

"Glacial Strike!"

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

You've been hiding your true

Aiden countless times, taking the latter's attacks head-on every single

see what was happening, but they could hear the resonant sound of the two competitors trading blows. It felt as if the fierce battle was happening right next to them, and it got their blood

of martial artists could see what was happening, but even they were overwhelmed

how powerful Boneforging Realm 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 of their fight. An ordinary stage would've

"Solar Strike!"

both his palms, but it

Aiden's attacks were soft yet firm. Although he dished out the attack at a ferocious speed, it seemed so slow to the naked eye, creating an illusion that

he felt a blazing heat coursing through his veins. It was inherently

no doubt about it now. He's definitely Kevin Beasley's apprentice." Lionel's expression darkened. It looked like he was

seizing him!"

deeds, but Aiden hadn't done a darn thing that was illegal. At least, none that I am

Why did Dr. Hoffman spare Kevin's

do you one better. Mr. Hoffman is fit and healthy, and he has spent

world we don't want the