A gentle breeze that carried the subtle scent of earth ruffled everywhere.


    Many had gathered around Shinefield Lake, and the tension in the air was high as the two alliances


    faced off.


    The tournament was held in the middle of theke, where an arena 100 meters long had been built


    days ago.


    Theke surrounded the tform, so they would need to reach it by boat.


    The contestants representing the Balerno martial arts alliance had gathered inside a gazebo at the


    South, where Ronald got three substitutes to rece the three poisoned men.


    Although these men weren’t as strong as the earlier three, it was still better than nothing.


    “Today’s tournament is extremely important.” Ronald’s expression was serious as he looked at each of


    them.


    “The Balerno martial arts alliance’s reputation rests on your shoulders, so please work together. I await


    the good news!”


    He lowered his head respectfully.


    “Don’t worry, Sir! We’ll beat those guys up!” The new members were full of confidence.


    Winning the tournament not only promised them a hefty prize but would also give them fame, so they


    would do their best.


    “This is a tag teampetition, so you four better follow my instructions and not act alone,” Jared said


    cooly. His arrogant attitude caused others to frown.


    “Who the hell do you think you are? Why should we listen to you?” A round-faced contestant


    demanded.


    Jared sneered, “Because I’m the first disciple of Steeljaws Fellowship and the rank twelfth on The


    Heavenly Immortals. Does that answer your question?”


    “The twelfth?” The other contestant immediately shut his mouth. The other two contestants fell silent as


    well.


    Although they were also on The Heavenly Immortals, their ranking was below thirty, which was way


    lower than Jared’s.


    It was challenging to advance even a single rank on The Heavenly Immortals, much less two ranks. So,


    if someone ranked 20 ces higher than them, there was no way they’d be any match for them.


    “Any other objections?” Jared snorted.


    “N-no. You can give orders since you’re the strongest.” The round-faced contestant smiled


    apologetically.


    “What about you guys?” Jared turned his head.


    “We chose a leader so that we couldmunicate better. I have no objections.”


    “Neither do I.”


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    The other two nodded frantically.


    The martial world followed the rule that the strongest person would be in charge.


    “I like quick learners, unlike someone who has decided to be stubborn!” Jared jeered, shooting Dustin a


    re.


    Dustin ignored the other man and stared at the arena in the middle of theke.


    “You seem quite strong, Fatty. You’ll go first.” Jared pointed at the round-faced contestant. Remember,


    you have to win no matter what it takes!”


    “Of course!” Fatty patted his chest confidently.


    “Alright. Get onto the boat.” Jared nodded, pleased.


    “The boat? You underestimate me, Jared.” Fatty smiled. “I’m not that weak. Watch as I skim across the


    water!”


    With that, Fatty shot forward with a leap. Then hended on the water’s surface and ran with incredible


    speed, causing countless ripples.


    “Good job!” Jared praised.


    Almost immediately, Fatty ran out of true energy. He sent water sshing everywhere as he fell


    facefirst into theke.