Seeing this, the token is the key to open the Scripture Pavilion, as if the token has some special talisman on it.
Ethan Smith stared at the token in his hand, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
âIt would be great if I could steal this token,â Ethan thought to himself.@@novelbin@@
Emerson Holmes held the token and slowly moved toward the door.
However, at that moment, a hand suddenly reached out and grabbed Emersonâs wrist.
âWho allowed you to bring people to the Scripture Pavilion?â
A clear voice rang in everyoneâs ears.
Turning to look, they saw a young man with a mocking smile on his face, staring at Emerson.
Three old men accompanied the young man.
Emerson frowned slightly and asked, âWho are you? Who let you come here?â
The young man indifferently said, âI am the son of the Second Secret Realmâs owner, Marc Fraley!â
âAnd also the successor of Ms. Hayward!â
Upon hearing this, everyone present furrowed their brows.
Ethan Smith was no exception, as he scrutinized the Marc Fraley standing before him, his face slightly displeased.
âSo itâs Young Master Fraley.â Emerson hurriedly greeted him with a salute.
Marc Fraley coldly said, âEmerson, who allowed you to bring them to the Scripture Pavilion?â
After hesitating, Emerson replied, âThis was requested by the students, and⦠currently, I do have the final say in the Capital City Martial Arts Association.â
Marc Fraley sneered, âSince Iâm here, naturally, I have the final say.â
Then, he looked at everyone and said lightly, âYou all should get back, the Scripture Pavilion doesnât allow any entrance.â
Upon hearing this, everyoneâs face flashed a trace of anger.
âYoung Master Fraley, the Capital City Martial Arts Association has already agreed to let us in. Are you going back on your word now?â someone coldly questioned.
Marc Fraley narrowed his eyes and snorted, âAgreed? Who agreed? Emerson doesnât represent the Capital City Martial Arts Association!â
âYoung Master Fraley, are you playing with us?â Many noble young men spoke with a hint of displeasure in their voices.
Marc Fraley could hear the emotions in their words.
He scoffed lightly and said calmly, âI know that all of you are geniuses of this generation with extraordinary talents and proud spirits.â
âBut Iâm sorry, your so-called prowess is nothing in my eyes!â
âSo, I suggest you all put away that haughty attitude!â
Upon hearing this, the whole place was stunned!
As the elegantly dressed young men from the top aristocratic families in Capital City, they had never been subjected to such humiliation!
Even Ms. Hayward, who they dealt with earlier, had treated them with great respect!
Ethan Smith stood aside, enjoying the show.
With his arms crossed, he watched the scene play out with a half-smile on his face.
âThese arrogant young masters didnât expect that they would also be looked down upon one day,â Ethan sneered in his heart.
He retreated two steps and silently observed them.
Just then, Blaise Rhodes stepped forward and coldly said, âSo what if you come from the Second Secret Realm? I donât see anything extraordinary about you!â
Marc Fraley coldly looked at Blaise and said, âAre you looking for death?â
Blaise shouted, âWhat are you afraid of?â
In that instant, Blaiseâs powerful aura burst out, and the peak form of Military Marquis couldnât be more apparent!
However, Marc Fraley mocked, âWith your pathetic level of skill, how dare you act up in front of me?â
âGo to hell!â Blaise yelled and stepped forward!
His hand clenched with radiant energy, he aimed a direct punch at Marc Fraley!
But Marc Fraley remained unmoved, a sneer hung on his face as he casually deflected the attack.
âBoom!â
The moment of the collision, a thunderous noise erupted!
Blaise was immediately sent stumbling backward, his palms cracked from the impact!
This couldnât help but make onlookersâ faces change!
As one of the strongest fighters among them, besides Dominic Taylor, Blaise was considered the top contender!
Whereas, he seemed so weak in front of Marc Fraley now!
âIs that all youâve got?â Marc Fraley mocked.
âIt turns out that the martial arts world has truly declined. In the absence of tigers in the mountains, monkeys claim to be the king.â
Furious, Blaise exclaimed, âAgain!â
âEven if we go ten more rounds, you wonât be a match!â Marc Fraley shouted coldly!
Following that, the pressure from Marc Fraleyâs body spread out!
Feeling the overwhelmingly powerful aura emanating from him, everyoneâs faces changed dramatically!
âHalf-step Martial Sage!â someone cried out!
Ethan Smithâs brows also slightly furrowed.
âSo, they really sent a Half-step Martial Sage.â Ethan said, stroking his chin.
Seeing everyoneâs shocked expressions, Marc Fraley was quite satisfied.
He smiled and said, âDo you know the difference in our power now? If anyone is not satisfied, feel free to come forward and see for yourself.â
For a time, no one dared to speak.
âDamn youâ¦â
Just as Blaise was about to curse, he was stopped by Ricardo Bowman by his side.
âBrother Blaise, youâre no match for him. Just bear with it,â Ricardo whispered.
Though Blaise was unwilling, both Ricardo and Darnell Bradley firmly grasped his arm and immobilized him.
âYou bunch of worm-like maggots, get out of here now!â Marc Fraley coldly ordered.
Amidst the silence, Ethan Smith stepped forward.
âYour father is Luke Fraley?â Ethan asked with a sneer.
Marc Fraley raised an eyebrow and said, âWho are you?â
âMy name is Ethan Smith,â Ethan replied without hesitation.
âYouâre Ethan Smith?â Marc Fraley suddenly appeared interested.
He looked Ethan up and down and said, âWas it you who took Emily Taylor away?â
âYes,â Ethan replied calmly.
Marc Fraley, squinting his eyes, said, âTsk tsk, Emily Taylor, such a perfect woman, actually likes a piece of trash like you⦠if only she married this young master, there wouldâve been no need for her to suffer.â
âAre you looking for death?â Ethanâs face instantly turned icy cold.
Marc Fraley raised an eyebrow, âWhat did you say?â
âI said, are you looking for death?â Ethan Smith stepped forward, his terrifying aura burst out in an instant!
Marc Fraley frowned slightly, snorted, and said, âEthan Smith, since you managed to enter the Second Secret Realm, it means you have some skills. I have been wanting to see for myselfâ¦â
As Marc Fraley walked forward, his aura escalated rapidly as well.
Both of them stepped toward each other, and soon they stood face to face.
As their eyes locked, the two auras collided intensely.
People around them quickly retreated, their faces filled with mixed emotions.
Although they hoped that Ethan Smith could beat Marc Fraley, they also feared the consequences if he did.