The harp sounds instantly stopped.The woman slowly stood up, and glanced at her surroundings. She was about five-foot-four, with a slim yet defined figure because of her training.Her face had exotic features. With just a single look, any man would understand why so many kings wanted to conquer the outskirts. Those people clearly weren’t looking for wine farms.The woman was none other than the current person in control over the outskirts’ Longmen branch, Kali Howell.She glanced at Bryar with a hint of disgust, then smiled. “Young Master Bryar. What brings you here to the Outskirts Budokan?”Bryar smiled back.“I heard that an ignorant fool has been challenging Longmen’s Budokan. I wanted to see who’d dare do something like that against you.”“You must be mistaken. It’s just a bit of infighting, is all. An outsider like you shouldn’t get involved. Please leave.”Bryar, resentful, glanced at Ernie.Ernie quickly took a few steps forward.“You’re mistaken, Ms. Kali! He didn
Kali showed a horrible expression.The eight disciples were the biggest supports of the outskirts’ branch. With their combined strength, they’d be powerful enough to go against a King of Arms.And yet they were all taken out that quickly…‘They didn’t get taken out after taking a single slap each, right…?’Kali started to think that she had underestimated Henrik’s disciple.Footsteps were heard in the darkness. Everyone looked over.A man in a black robe, without any shoes, appeared. The man looked twenty-eight at most; he was a little short, with a smoky smell on him.“Is he from the South Sea?” Harvey muttered to himself.He didn’t think that the person who challenged the Outskirts Budokan was actually a man from there.Bryar frowned, not saying a word; he naturally knew that as well.“Ms. Kali! I heard that my master—your master said that you’re an outstanding disciple. Why are you mad now that I showed up? I’m sad!”The man walked over with a smile and sat in front of Ka
“You? Are you sure about that?”Ernie’s voice went deeper.“Don’t think that you can do whatever you please just because you’re a King of Arms! In my eyes, you have no right!”“Oh? You know that much?”Creed smiled.“Since that’s the case, you should convince Kali to not go against me. You people are nothing to me anyway!”Ernie’s face was dark, and he was about to talk back. However, Kali glared at him before signaling for him to shut up.“Do you really think that nobody from the outskirts’ branch can stand up against you?” she asked.Creed grinned. “I don’t think so. I know so!”Kali took a deep breath before making a gesture.“It’s up to you now, Isaac!”A figure slowly came out of the shadow. Everyone squinted, and saw a man in his forties. He seemed quite slim, but exuded a fierce aura.He nodded at Kali and walked to the middle of the room, then calmly stared right at Creed.“Isaac is my father’s long-time servant. After following my father for more than twenty year
Kali’s face darkened after hearing Creed’s words.Bryar glared coldly at Creed. He was one of the outskirts’ top ten talents, and also a disciple of the Carrion Palace… More importantly, he was into Kali as well.And yet, Creed had done nothing but demand her obedience.This was simply unforgivable to him!Bam!Bryar slammed his hand on the wooden table before standing up. A clear palm print was seen denting the table.“Alright!” Ernie stood, cheering in joy. The simple move was enough to show just how powerful Bryar was. Bryar wasn’t in a hurry, either. Everyone watched in excitement as he walked to the middle of the room, his arms crossed.“I am one of the outskirts’ top ten talents, Bryar Flynn. I’m also an outer disciple of the Carrion Palace. If you give up right now, I can consider keeping you alive!”“The Carrion Palace is impressive, but what’s an outer disciple going to do here?” Creed smirked. “At least I’d respect you a little if you told me you were a core discipl
Everyone looked over, their heads numb. Their hearts went cold, and their legs were on the verge of giving up.The top outer disciple of the Carrion Palace, one of the top talents of the outskirts, Bryar, was taken out.Creed’s face had slightly lost color, but his strength clearly wasn’t affected at all as he stood with his arms crossed.Bryar was filled with fear and anger for a long time, then chuckled bitterly.“If given time, you would’ve been close to a God of War after another decade of training! Impressive! I underestimated you!”“Close to a God of War? That’s not even my goal!” Creed exclaimed. “I’m here to replace the South Sea God of War! My goal is to be the only God of War left there!”Creed squinted, as if he were lecturing Bryar.“The outskirts is a land for savages; the place is completely uncivilized.“You people wouldn’t understand how vast the world actually is!“Even my master is already considered a hero in Chinatown!“Experts who are more impressive than
Kali squinted at Creed for a long time, before finally taking a deep breath.“If Uncle Henrik’s still this stubborn about my father breaking his arm back then, I’m willing to break mine as compensation.“However, only the capable can have the position of branch leader.“Uncle Henrik had already harbored ill intentions back then. He conspired with enemies of the outskirts and used Longmen’s authority to seize control over the place! This was why my father decided against his rise to power!“This has remained the same even now.“If you want to kill your way back here, then so be it! Longmen’s outskirts branch will not falter, even if there’s only one person left here!“As for our arranged marriage?”Kali’s expression was as cold as ice.“Over my dead body!”“Heh! I love stubborn women like you the most!”Creed smiled cruelly. He then raised Kali’s chin, licking his lips.“Do you think you have a chance to even die if I decide to break your limbs and lock you in a cage like a b
Creed had already shown that he was invincible.Normally speaking, anyone would kneel in front of him. And yet, someone still stood up to question him.Either that person was definitely capable of doing that, or he was simply delusional.No matter how Harvey appeared, he didn’t seem crazy at all. Creed couldn’t help but ask him the question after looking at him.Harvey glanced at Kali, completely ignoring Creed in the process.“Did you hear me, Ms. Kali? “As long as you can prove what you said was true… If you can show me that your father did that out of justice… I can send this monkey flying with a single slap.”Kali froze instantly; she couldn’t come to her senses to even give a reply.She hoped someone would be able to save the damsel in distress…But she understood clearly.Unless the monks of the three great temples come, nobody would be able to save her. She would probably drag Harvey into the situation if she decided to speak up.“Heh! Send me flying?! It’s been a wh
Under everyone’s shocked gaze, Harvey hooked his finger in front of Creed.“Is that so? I’ll let you hit me first, then.”Creed’s face darkened instantly.‘This kid crossed the line! How dare he let a King of Arms make the first move? Does he want to die?!’Creed couldn’t be bothered to talk anymore. He took a step forward, pouncing right at Harvey.His speed was fast—a lot faster than when he fought Bryar. His goal was clear: to take out Harvey in a single hit!Slap!A loud sound was heard.Without giving the crowd a chance to react, a figure flew straight into the wall.“Guh!”Blood spurted out everywhere.‘One slap? One slap was enough?!’Everyone instantly froze after seeing it. The person slapped away was none other than the high and mighty expert—Creed himself!Nobody could tell how exactly he lost. Harvey casually removed his gloves, before casually sitting down and sipping his tea again.The smooth process was no less than horrifying to the others.“He took out a