The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 991

Dickson shrugged it off, but something suddenly crossed his mind that made his throat go dry.

"Are you talking about... the Ancient Sage?" he asked.

Ezra nodded. "Indeed. If anyone in the capital could discover and nurture such talent, I can't think of anyone else who could."

The Ancient Sage was a legendary name in Martial City. Even now, no one dared to mention it in public. It was only whispered about in private conversations. No one knew for certain whether the Ancient Sage had truly achieved the rank of Grandmaster.

"Interesting. I'll personally oversee this year's Intermediate Alchemy Assessment."

Seeing how Ezra wanted to change the subject, Dickson played along with a light laugh.

This year, 86 candidates had registered for the Intermediate Alchemy Assessment. They were all currently staying at Harmony Clinic's headquarters. The assessment would begin at sunrise tomorrow, which would give them ample time to rest from their journeys.

would have it, Felix and Barry ended up sharing a

the next big event is? It's the Xavier family's annual Battle for the Bride in Westville." Barry was an outgoing fellow

the room.

the Bride?

had been quietly listening until now, frowned. Hadn't Nerissa already acknowledged her engagement with him and claimed him as her future husband? Why would there be a marriage tournament? Could she be playing both sides? Barry's eyes widened at Felix's response. "Felix, you're really out of the loop! You must be the only person in

and asked, "How

Ten Menaces and an absolute beauty. She's publicly stated that she's engaged, but everyone thinks that's just

had been telling the truth. For Nerissa to make such a

declaration without everet

remarkable. He could not help but admire her conviction,

family must

chuckled. "Yes and no to that. This isn't about

tournament has been running for three