Clangâ
On the still-uncleared dueling platform, a man laid his hand on the hilt of his sword.
A single blade tied to his waist.
This was his cherished weapon, a famed sword crafted long ago by the Tang Clan, known as Silver Fang Sword.
Its beauty made it one of the finest blades ever forged, and the martial artist wielding it was equally renowned for the elegance of his swordsmanship.
Srrrngâ
The Silver Fang Sword slid from its sheath, its polished blade catching the light as it revealed its breathtaking form.
ââ¦Ohâ¦â
âWowâ¦â
The spectators couldnât help but express awe at the sight.
But more than its appearanceâ
ââ¦So this is the might of a Martial Alliance captain.â
Tenacity Blade, now standing below the platform, muttered under his breath.
The martial aura radiating from the swordsman dominated the surroundings.
Those who had previously shown arrogance quickly grew subdued.
Swallowing nervously, Tenacity Blade stared at the swordsman gripping the blade.
âA master.â
Though Tenacity Blade was far from weak, facing this man made his own strength feel insignificant.
This was no ordinary martial artistâ
He was the captain of the Iron Dragon Unit, a force specialized in fighting monsters.
Eullanggeom, the Silver Wolf Sword.
As soon as he unsheathed his weapon, the atmosphere grew heavy with tension.
A recognized name among Zhongyuanâs Top 100 Masters, a position reserved for those who reached the peak of the Hwagyeong realm.
Among the captains of the Martial Alliance, all but oneâthe deceased Wind Dragon Captainâheld a spot in the Top 100.
Silver Wolf was no exception.
The Top 100 Masters were a dream for most martial artists. Reaching that rank meant unrivaled influence and respect.
But this respect wasnât earned by reputation aloneâ
ââ¦What a terrifying presence.â
âHow can his aura feel so sharpâ¦?!â
It required raw strength.
And Silver Wolf was making it painfully clearâ
He wasnât just the Iron Dragon Captain; he was a high-level Hwagyeong master.
Rumbleâ
His energy expanded like a raging storm, devouring the entire dueling platform.
The air grew dense, pressing down on the bodies of those present, forcing them to frown under the suffocating weight.
Tenacity Blade swallowed dryly.