The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 988

One of the Maximus family's elders said, "It doesn't matter who she is. The mission failed. Unless Dean takes action himself the next time, no one from the family will make another move for a long time."

"Exactly. And we still have to worry about whether Delilah or Harmony Clinic will come knocking on our door for an explanation. Let's just forget about that terrifying woman."

In truth, there was one thought Atlas hadn't shared-those who died were the ones who attacked Felix.

Could that woman have been Felix's ally?

But he refused to consider that possibility, as admitting it would mean that there was no hope left for them.

...

Meanwhile, Dickson and Felix slowed their pace. Dickson, for one, felt like he'd narrowly escaped death.

"I've faced countless life-and-death situations, but never before have I experienced true despair. That woman managed to make me feel it."

couldn't help but shudder. Although the dead were all middle-stage Transcendent Realm fighters, he, as a late-stage Transcendent Realm martial artist, still wouldn't have stood

she resolved our crisis. We should be grateful to her."

could've guessed he'd see

us," Felix admitted at

that Delilah had brought a group of skilled fighters who were waiting

woman had derailed their

as possible. I don't want to

traveled through the night, and by noon the next day, a mountain finally came into

Mountain. Luckily, nothing happened to us on

The mere thought of encountering Zara again was enough to give

a question. Why did you say earlier that the Maximus family patriarch probably didn't participate in the mission?" Felix finally broke his silence

advanced toward Sumera Mountain.

Martial City-those who've reached Grandmaster Realm should

factions, clans, and sects only have one Grandmaster Realm expert, with a rare few having two. Think about it-if their strongest were forced

in international relations. A Grandmaster Realm expert

any negotiation was