The trainer noticed the heavy atmosphere and immediately said "Stop fighting over unnecessary things and help me get him to the inflammatory"Adren immediately shut his mouth and I helped Pavan to the inflammatory.In the inflammatory, Pavan was treated and the doctor said that it was an infection in his stomach caused by some unknown elements which made Pavan even more suspicious of Adren.Pavan came out looking a little pale but not as pale as in the beginning. He came to me and said "Thank you Danial if you had not warned me I would have been alive right now"I said " You don't have to be so kind Pavan I did What I had to do regardless"As we were exchanging pleasantries Adren came over and said arrogantly " Brother Pavan you are still unwell, tsk look at you.On one side there's you, pity and succumbed weakness and on one side there's me Strong and confident and also I have the title of the strongest martial artist in the combat hall"I said coldly " You really think that punny ti
The next day I thoroughly explained to my mom why I was late and why I joined the Martial arts academy.She didn't take the matter too seriously and gave me some leniency. I wanted to go to the academy to see and observe the combat hall to gain some insight into actual martial arts. Also, I wanted to see what would Adren do now he miserably lost against me yesterday.Just as I was getting ready my phone rang. It was Dorothy. I picked up the phone and said "Hey Dorothy what's up""Hey, Danial are you free right now?"I said "Not entirely but yeah ""Okay meet me at my house right now"I asked confused" But why what happened"Dorothy said hastily " Are you coming or not "I replied quickly " Okay okay I am coming"" Thank you Danial meet you at my house "I looked at my phone with a weird expression " What a crazy ass girl"I decided I would go to the academy later on since my mom allowed some leniency in time.I went directly to Dorothy's house and rang the doorbell. Dorothy opened t
I accepted the offer because why not who knows what will happen?I decided not to go to the academy since Warren already offered a ride to the company. It was better since will help me understand the functionality of the company and improve my knowledge.The Sterling Technology was the biggest company in the southerland district and it covers the fields such as Construction, entertainment and most importantly Technology.The entry procedures went smoothly with Warren's help. I was assigned to the finance and accounting department of the company as a finance clerk. The company has a specific recruiting structure, the interns or freshers who want to join the company have to go through the standard selection process which includes interviews, skills selection and many more.If a fresher is selected to join the company he will have to work as an intern for a few months until the supervisor or the team head decides to keep him under a contract.On the other hand, if someone is recommended
Barley White bowed in front of me and said "Young man thank you for rescuing me that day without you I would not be standing here alive"I shook my head and went to Barley and said while helping him "Can we make this matter a secret I don't need everyone to know "Barley understood what I said and helped himself and said " My leg, it seems I will be having a bad week "Barley stood up and said asked Warren whose jaw was still on the floor "Warren this young man is he with you ?"Warren nodded and said "Yes he is Danial Crawford I recommend him to the company and I believe that he will greatly profit the company in the future"Barley nodded and said gratifying "Yes I believe in this young man "Warren was puzzled but he decided not to think about it. He thought "Barley White was a great businessman and he knows a person's character by just looking at him and if he says that Danial will grow it must be his instinct"Warren motioned me to leave the office as he thought it was unnecessar
I held the documents in my hand as I went to home. As I was walking I heard some movement behind me in the bush and decided to ignore it.As I kept walking I kept hearing the same sound over and over again.I thought "Is he bad at hiding or is he deliberately making does sound?"I decided to walk faster and reached home earlier than expected. For safety measures, I called Don Albert and told him to place some men near my house for a specific reason.I didn't know whether the one following me had ill intentions or not. Therefore it's better to be safe, Albert sent his men and they casually scattered around my house so it didn't raise any suspicion. I slept that night after completing the daily tasks.The next day I set off to the office and on my way, I again go followed by someone, he repeated those bush sounds as he was aware that I was aware that he was following me.I suddenly turned around and stared at the place where the sound was coming from. After a while, I said, "Come out al
I entered the academy and saw a large crowd gathered near the main hall. I thought "Why the hell is there so many people? Looks like they are here to see a fight who knows?Let me ask Pavan he should be right here."I went to look for Pavan and saw him standing there with a young lady.Pavan saw me and waved his hand " Hey Danial here come here"I nodded and went to the corner of the main hall and greeted Pavan " Hey Pavan how's your health I hope you're not having troubles from Adren" Pavan smiled and said " No Danial Adren has been quiet this whole week and even at the academy he's been avoiding talking to me and doesn't participate in any combat training in the hall. His leg and wrist injuries have been healed significantly and he's much more restrained than usual. "I felt bad for his brother, in the end, they are brothers after all, and they share the same blood but his brother showed hatred towards Pavan and he inflicted harm on Pavan his brother and he broke the family ties hi
I couldn't bear to see the student getting tortured and unknowingly surging killing intent rose in my body.The surrounding temperature dropped by several degrees. The killing intent kept surging out of my body and spread throughout the hall. Everybody started staring at me and took a few steps back.Pavan looked at me and saw a monster ready to be unleashed. The sounds of the whipping were getting louder and louder.Just then the doors of the hall blasted open, the commotion caught everyone's attention and even the Bowan stared at the entrance of the hall.A man in white clothes with a crown badge on his shoulder with 2 students followed in the hall. I noticed the auras of the student and found out they were already at Peak mid-level Mortal cultivation.The aura of the white man was heavy and majestic. Besides me, Pavan shivered and said with a sacred voice " T-thats the Master of the Sun Lion academy Master Ronald"I frowned and the killing intent in my body finally calmed down. Bo
Maria exited the academy and waited beside the road. Right then Master Ronald and his personal disciples walked to the academy.Master Ronald glanced at Maya indifferently and entered the academy. Maya didn't care about Master Ronald noticing her and waited.After a while, a Rolls Royce suddenly came up and stopped in front of Maya.Maya silently entered the car and the Rolls Royce sped away.The Rolls Royce stopped in front of a mansion in the capital city. The mansion was heavily guarded by martial artists. If Danial was present he would be shocked to the core, the martial artists guarded the places where all Advanced peak Master cultivation! There where even several Martial arts Masters hidden protecting the mansion from the dark!Maya entered the mansion and went into the courtyard where many exotic and precious plants were all over the courtyard.A man in a robe was sitting in the middle of the courtyard casually sipping tea. Maria stopped in front of the man and bowed.The robed
Crystal descended into the rocky arena, her icy-blue eyes scanning the terrain. The environment was filled with jagged hills, uneven terrain, and rocky outcroppings—an arena that would test movement and adaptability. Danial leaned against the railing, watching her with a small smile, fully confident in her victory.Just as the match was about to begin, Leonard approached from behind, patting Danial’s shoulder with a smug grin."Danial, did you see my match just now? The tricks I used had him completely baffled—haha!"Danial turned to look at him, blinking. "That was your match?"Leonard’s face fell. The excitement in his eyes flickered. "Yeah… you didn’t see it?"Danial quickly realized his mistake and tried to salvage the situation. "Leonard, I didn’t know your match was happening. I’m sorry."Leonard forced a smile, waving it off. "Alright, no worries." He turned and walked away, but as he did, the forced smile gradually faded.Danial sighed, feeling a little guilty, but his attenti
As the tournament progressed, the excitement in the air reached its peak. The crowd roared in anticipation as each match brought forth new surprises, showcasing the sheer talent and determination of the academy's young warriors. Danial sat with Crystal, both observing the ongoing battles with quiet interest.Crystal turned to him and asked, "You already won two matches. This guarantees your spot in the Final Stage tomorrow. Who do you think your final opponent will be?"Danial shrugged, his expression calm. "I don't know," he replied simply.Just as he finished speaking, movement from the side caught his attention. Pavan had returned from the infirmary, his head and shoulders wrapped in fresh bandages. His steps were steady, but the slight wince as he moved revealed that his injuries hadn’t fully healed.Danial immediately got up and walked over to him, his brows furrowed in concern. "Why are you out of the infirmary? Your body needs rest."Pavan groaned, waving his hand dismissively.
Tyler staggered slightly as he stepped down from the arena, his legs trembling, his face pale. The match had been brief—too brief—but the experience had left a lasting impression on him. No, it wasn’t just the match itself; it was the gaze. That chilling, soul-crushing gaze that had locked onto him as if stripping away every ounce of his being. It was unlike anything he had ever faced before.His master approached, his eyes filled with concern as he placed a firm hand on Tyler’s shoulder. “Are you okay?”Tyler did not answer immediately. He walked in silence, each step feeling heavier than the last. His master was about to repeat the question when Tyler finally spoke, his voice hollow.“I want to withdraw from the tournament.”The words were so unexpected that his master was momentarily stunned. Tyler was not one to give up easily. He had trained relentlessly, fought fiercely, and had dreams of proving himself. Yet now, standing before him, was not the same student who had entered thi
As Kyle Drakon stepped into the light, an almost ethereal presence seemed to radiate from him. For someone so young, he was nothing short of stunning—majestic in a way that defied mere good looks. His face, strikingly symmetrical with high cheekbones and a sharp jawline, carried an air of effortless majesty. His nose was straight and refined, giving him a noble appearance, while his lips, neither too thin nor too full, were naturally set in a calm, unreadable expression. His skin was smooth, almost flawless, as if sculpted by the finest artisan, carrying a faint glow under the arena’s illumination.His jet-black hair, slightly messy yet undeniably stylish, fell in layered waves around his forehead and temples, enhancing the intensity of his features. Each step he took exuded confidence, his strides measured, unhurried—he moved like a sovereign who did not need to prove himself, yet commanded attention wherever he went.But it was his eyes that truly held everyone captive.A deep crims
The air inside the arena buzzed with excitement as the next match was announced. The announcer’s voice boomed across the coliseum.“Next match! Crystal Kirk of Somerland versus Zaria Dvornik of Krolea! The battle conditions—desert environment, no elemental abilities allowed!”Danial's expression hardened. He understood the gravity of this situation. Crystal’s greatest strength lay in her ice element, and now, she was being forced to fight in the most unfavourable terrain possible. A desert battlefield? There was no moisture in the air, no chance of manipulating frost, and worst of all—sweltering heat sapping her stamina.As Crystal stepped forward, she caught Danial’s expression and smirked. “Worried about me?”Danial folded his arms. “Just assessing the conditions. This isn’t exactly in your favour.”Crystal chuckled. “It never is.” With that, she strode toward the arena entrance, her icy confidence unwavering.Danial exhaled sharply, watching as she disappeared into the tunnel leadi
Danial and Crystal lingered in the infirmary for a while longer, chatting with Pavan, who continued to grumble about his forced diet while sneaking glances at the nurses, hoping one of them would take pity on him. When it became clear that none of them were willing to defy Abby’s orders, he slumped back onto the bed with a defeated sigh.“You guys better eat well while you still can,” Pavan muttered dramatically. “I might never taste good food again.”Danial rolled his eyes while Crystal smirked. “You’re acting like you’re being sent to prison,” she said. “It’s just a diet.”Pavan sat up and pointed at her with a solemn expression. “For a man like me, a diet is worse than prison.”Crystal laughed while Danial shook his head. “Just rest, Pavan. You’ll need your strength for the next rounds.”With that, Danial and Crystal left the infirmary, walking side by side through the long corridors. The scent of antiseptics and medicine slowly faded, replaced by the crisp air of the academy halls
Abby rushed into the arena, her heart pounding as she sprinted toward the fallen Pavan. She knelt beside him, her sharp eyes scanning his battered body. Blood dripped from his wounds, staining the ground beneath him. But even in his injured state, Pavan had not lost his spirit."Pavan, you have done well," Abby said softly, her voice filled with both pride and concern.Pavan, barely conscious, managed a small hum in response before his body went completely limp. Abby’s expression darkened as she turned her gaze toward Egbert, who stood proudly in the arena, basking in the cheers of the crowd. His arrogance was evident as he waved at the audience as if he had just achieved a great victory. Abby scoffed, her grip on Pavan tightening as she walked away without sparing Egbert another glance.Egbert simply snorted, unimpressed by her reaction, before continuing to soak in the adoration of the spectators. Meanwhile, among the crowd, Danial frowned heavily. He had seen the entire match unfol
Egbert vanished from his position, appearing instantly before Pavan like a crimson blur. His sword whistled through the air as he delivered a deceptively simple horizontal slash, its force enough to ripple the atmosphere around them.Pavan barely had time to process what was happening. Instinctively, he raised his sword to defend himself, the blade trembling in his grip.CLANG!The clash reverberated through the arena like a thunderclap. The sheer force of the impact sent Pavan skidding back, his boots carving deep grooves into the arena floor as he was pushed a full ten meters before managing to stop. His arms trembled uncontrollably as he looked down, his face pale.His fingers tightened around his blade, but the sight before him made his stomach drop—his sword, forged from the academy's renowned ore, now bore a jagged chip near the centre. How is this possible? He thought. These swords weren’t ordinary; they were designed to withstand the harshest of battles. And yet, a single stri
The announcer’s voice echoed through the massive arena, amplifying the excitement of the crowd. “The next match is between Pavan from Somerland and Egbert Ray from Xeria!”The crowd erupted into a deafening roar, their enthusiasm palpable. Flags bearing the symbols of both academies waved in the air, and cheers filled every corner of the stadium. Pavan took a deep breath, trying to steel his nerves as the noise washed over him.Danial stepped forward and placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. His voice was calm but firm. “It’s alright, Pavan. You’ve got this.”Pavan turned to Danial, his lips forming a faint smile. “Thanks, Danial.” With a quick nod, he turned and made his way toward the arena, his footsteps steady but deliberate.As Pavan’s figure disappeared into the crowd, Crystal, who had been uncharacteristically silent, suddenly broke the quiet. “This is bad,” she said, her tone grave.Danial frowned, sensing the seriousness in her voice. “What do you mean?”Crystal’s eyes na