Fend from the Grandiuno Sect was initially optimistic about Severin, but that optimism dulled


    considerably after knowing that Severin’s opponent was Thorold. Though he acknowledged Severin’s


    strength from the previous battle against Janik, Fend knew that Thorold was a whole different


    adversary. As an elder of the Grandiuno Sect, Fend was well aware of Thorold’s reputation within the


    Deifirm Sect.


    ‘It’ll be a shame for such a bright sprout to be nipped in the bud,‘ Fend thought to himself and


    decided


    to save Severin once the battle ended.


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    At the same time, Rourie became anxious upon discovering Severin’s opponent and was no longer as


    proud as he was before when he basked in all thepliments. His face betrayed worry and anxiety as


    he eximed, “We’re doomed. Is this where my family’s luck runs out?”


    Severin was up against none other than Thorold, renowned as the most exceptional prodigy in Nontwo


    City! Three factors stacked in Thorold’s favor his Thunderbolt Constitution, his status as an inner


    disciple


    of the Deifirm Sect, and his past feat of killing a level one royal saint! Any one of those factors would


    make a normal person a prodigy, so all three of those at once put Thorold into the category far beyond


    that of ordinary prodigies!


    Rourie understood the enmity present between Thorold and Severin. Severin’s refusal of the Gahrrs’s


    request and subsequent assault on the Gahrrs elders had escted tensions. The animosity would


    grow


    even stronger in their sh, and Rourie was worried for Severin’s safety. After all, it was Severin’s


    efforts


    that led them thus far into the tournament!


    Rourie wiped the sweat off his forehead and proposed to Severin, “Perhaps you could admit defeat on


    this asion?”


    Severin shook his head in response to Rourie’s distressed plea. He smiled faintly before ascending into


    the air andnding in the arena. Thorold, too, rose from the waiting area andnded opposite Severin.


    With both contestants ready for the battle, Kiyu dered, “Let the match begin!”


    The atmosphere turned solemn in an instant. Severin stood calmly on the ring with his eyes fully


    transfixed on Thorold. On the other hand, Thorold reciprocated in the same manner. However, his


    sharp


    gaze was filled with a murderous intent.


    He had not expected to meet someone who would refuse his invitation and even injure his men. Those


    factors, along with Janik’s death at Severin’s hands, left Thorold with only one option–to kill Severin.


    Thorold red at Severin. “You’re as good as dead after you killed one of my family’s men


    Thorold then went straight for the kill


    With a raise of his hand, lightning began to surge all around him as a colossal thunderbolt dragon


    began manifesting just above the arena. The dragon’s target was none other than Severin.


    Undeterred, Severin retorted confidently, “We’ll see about that!


    He then raised his sword and took a step forward to deliver a sh. The spiritual energy from the


    sword collided with Thorold’s thunderbolt dragon, creating a thunderous impact on the ground.


    Thorold could sense that Severin was on Jangar’s levell in terms of strength, so much so that Thorold


    could be pushed into pulling out his trump card. Severin disyed a hint of surprise at Thorold’s


    prowess despite the earlier calmness he exuded. The first wave of attack was aimed at assessing their


    respective


    strengths, and once it concluded, both men remained at their initial locations while observing their


    opponent.


    Thorold’s aura intensified, and the mountainous pressure seemed to be a little much for the spectators


    to


    bear, In response, Severin unleashed his full attainment strength, generating a powerful shockwave


    that


    reverbed around them.


    The sh of auras caused a gale to appear in the air.