“The Douglas family has invited many experts from the ancient martial world to Frontiera these past few days. They’re organizing a martial arts competition to find a spouse for the Douglas family’s young lady!” Soul Chaser responded.
“Oh? Is that so?” Billy smiled faintly. “Who has come?”
“Commander, I have a general idea, but it’s not very detailed.” Gerry Schuman spoke again.
“In addition to the young masters of some prominent secular families in the Western District, there are also people from various sects!”
“When is the martial arts competition?” Billy continued to ask.
“It’s this afternoon!” Gerry Schuman replied.
“How coincidental?” Billy smiled again. “Then let’s go and join in the fun!”
“Sure!” Gerry Schuman nodded in response.
The Douglas family’s estate was located to the east of Frontiera City, surrounded by mountains on three sides. A long, tree-lined avenue led directly to the main road outside the estate, spanning about two kilometers.
The estate was vast, estimated to be around two hundred thousand square meters, featuring mountains and water. Within the estate, dozens of buildings of various shapes, all with an ancient and elegant style, were arranged in a harmonious way. The size of the estate alone spoke volumes about the prominence of the Douglas family in the ancient martial world.
At around two o’clock in the afternoon, Billy and his group of eight people arrived not far from the archway entrance.
Apart from Billy, Stout, and Soul Chaser, Gerry Schuman led four SHADOW brothers closely behind. Everyone was casually dressed.
As Billy’s group looked around, they saw that there were already quite a few people at the entrance and along the tree-lined avenue. People of all ages, mostly dressed in Daoist robes, were adorned with various types of cold weapons, each exuding formidable energy.
“Why are you blocking the way here and not moving? What are you doing? Get out of the way!” At this moment, an impatient voice came from behind Billy’s group.
“Hmm?” Gerry Schuman furrowed his brows and turned to look.
A woman in her early twenties was looking disdainfully at Billy’s group. The woman had delicate features and a voluptuous figure, making her quite attractive.
About ten meters behind her were five more individuals. Leading them was a handsome young man in his early thirties, with a proud and aloof expression. Besides him was a white-haired old man whose actual age was indiscernible. His eyes were profound, and an aura enveloped him, making it clear that he was no ordinary person. The remaining three were men of varying ages, each with a Daoist robe and a ancient sword hanging from their waists.
“Wow, I didn’t expect Master Nunez to be here. Today’s martial arts competition for the Douglas family is truly worth looking forward to!” A person nearby exclaimed upon seeing the leading man.
“Do you know him? Who is he?” Another man asked.
“Don’t you recognize him? He’s Brooke Nunez, also known as the young master of the Silent Mirage Sect. Even he came; it’s quite surprising!” the first person replied.
“Ah? He’s Brooke Nunez, one of the Eight Martial Prodigies? Even he’s here!”
“It’s not that surprising. You know, the Douglas family’s young lady not only has the background and resources of the Douglas family but is also said to be a stunning beauty, no less than the Four Beauties of the ancient martial world!”
“If one can marry her, they would be a winner in life!”
“That’s true!”
“So, it’s him!” Many people around, upon hearing their conversation, expressed their amazement.
The Eight Martial Prodigies were idols in the eyes of many young people. They had only heard their names but had never seen them in person. Now that they had the chance to see one, they were naturally excited.
“What are you looking at? Haven’t you heard what I said? Move aside immediately!” At this moment, Salena Nunez shouted at Billy’s group.
“Impudent!” Gerry Schuman coldly snorted and raised his hand to attack the woman.
“Wait a moment, Schuman!” Billy stopped him.
“Yes!” Gerry Schuman responded and stepped back to the side.
“Why do you have to walk on our side when the road is so wide?” Billy looked at the woman and spoke indifferently.
“I’m willing to!” Salena Nunez responded arrogantly. “I warn you, if you don’t move, you’ll bear all the consequences!”
“What consequences will there be?” Billy smiled faintly.
“Do you know who we are?” Salena Nunez glanced at Billy disdainfully.
“I don’t know. Why don’t you tell us?” Billy continued to ask.
“Humph! You look like a bunch of country bumpkins. You don’t even recognize the people from Silent Mirage Sect!” Salena Nunez said with a sneer. “I am the young lady of Silent Mirage Sect, and the one behind me is my older brother, Brooke Nunez, one of the Eight Martial Prodigies!”
“Oh? Such a big shot.” Billy squinted his eyes slightly.
“Now that you know how powerful we are, are you going to get out of the way?” Salena Nunez continued arrogantly.
“Your mouth stinks!” Soul Chaser’s eyes flashed with a hint of aggressiveness.
Taking a few steps forward, he looked at Salena Nunez and said, “Considering your youth and ignorance, apologize immediately, or else, you can forget about your cultivation!”
“Huh?” Salena Nunez didn’t expect that, after revealing her identity, the other party would still treat her this way. Instantly, a surge of nameless anger rushed to her heart.
“Since you invite such trouble, I’ll show you what ignorance truly is!” With that, she raised her hand and a palm strike came towards Soul Chaser. As the heiress of Silent Mirage Sect, her martial cultivation was naturally not weak, reaching the initial stage of a War Emperor.
Her strike was launched with nearly 80-90% of her strength, showing she had no intention of holding back. If there was just an ordinary martial artist standing in front of her, with this strike, he’d lose at least half his life if not killed outright.
Bang!
Before her strike could reach Soul Chaser, he coldly responded with a palm strike of his own. Immediately, Salena Nunez was sent flying as if hit by a speeding car. She tumbled several somersaults before stabilizing herself on the ground. Her originally beautiful face was now covered in dust, looking extremely disheveled.
“Huh!”
Witnessing this scene, Brooke Nunez and the old man behind him both had their pupils slightly contracted. Apparently, they hadn’t expected Soul Chaser to have such skill. Until now, they hadn’t taken Billy’s group seriously, but it seemed they might have underestimated them.
A collective gasp echoed from the onlookers. Many people were watching Soul Chaser with astonishment.
“Who is he? He’s bold enough to attack the young lady of Silent Mirage Sect?”
“This is big trouble for him. I’ve heard that Silent Mirage Sect’s young lady is a capricious woman, and if offended, she won’t let it go!”
“Alas, being away from home, one must learn to endure!”
The crowd buzzed with comments.
“Ah…”
At the same time, Salena Nunez let out a hysterical scream. Then, she crawled up from the ground, slightly adjusted her messy hair, and pointed at Soul Chaser while gritting her teeth, uttering each word with malice.
“How dare you lay hands on me! I promise you, your life is mine!”
She was truly on the verge of madness. As the heiress of Silent Mirage Sect, she had never been treated like this from childhood to adulthood. If she didn’t vent her anger today, she would probably go crazy!
“Alright.” Soul Chaser replied coldly.
“Brooke, I want him dead. I definitely want him dead! Kill him for me quickly!” Salena Nunez turned to her brother and shouted.