To be honest, Leo had no grudge against the Golden Family, and the feud between the Watts family and the Golden Family had nothing to do with him.
However, the fact that the Golden Family had kidnapped Lyric, a little girl, made Leo unable to stand idly by.
Leo’s mockery made Anton’s eyes flash with anger.
He was always the one who spoke in this tone to others. When did someone dare to speak to him in such a manner?
“Kid, you’re asking for death!” Anton’s eyes filled with killing intent. If they weren’t in the Watts family hall, he would have already made a move against Leo.
“Anton, don’t act recklessly in my Watts family. Immediately have Elder Jaidyn and Lyric returned, or today you won’t leave Watts Mansion!” Wade said coldly.
As soon as Wade finished speaking, Ramon Watts, Elder Catalina, Keith Conway, and others suddenly erupted with a powerful aura.
They were ready to attack the Golden Family members as soon as Wade gave the order.
“Mr. Watts, to be frank, your family can’t stop us,” Anton said with a sneer.
“Furthermore, the Golden Family is not far from the Watts family. Once the battle begins, it will surely cause a commotion. The whole of Zratol will be shaken.”
Anton looked at Wade without any worry or fear on his face.
“Mr. Watts, as we said before, the Golden Family only invited Elder Jaidyn and the little girl as guests. We won’t harm them.”
“Of course, if you want Elder Jaidyn and the little girl to return sooner, I have a proposal.”
Anton’s gaze shifted towards Leo, then he continued, “I want to fight him on the Life and Death Platform, regardless of life or death. If I win, you will marry Miss Watts to me, and our Golden and Watts families will become in-laws, standing together in the future.”
“If I lose, I guarantee that the Golden Family will not target the Watts family for at least five years and will not engage in any conflicts with you.”
“Regardless of the outcome, after the battle ends, we will personally send Elder Jaidyn and the little girl back to your Watts family.”
“Mr. Watts, what do you think of this proposal?” Anton withdrew his icy gaze from Leo and looked at Wade.
These words made Wade, Ramon Watts, and others ponder.
The Golden and Watts families had been feuding for many years, causing damage to both sides. If they could avoid a battle, it would indeed give the Watts family time to recover and develop.
However, Leo was just a guest and also a disciple of that senior. How could Wade let Leo stand up for the Watts family and fight Anton to the death?
Seeing no one responding, Anton continued to provoke, “Of course, if some people are too cowardly to fight on the Life and Death Platform, they can surrender voluntarily. This way, they can avoid losing their lives in vain.”
Wade and others subconsciously looked at Leo, wanting to know his attitude.
“Anton, give up on that idea. No matter what method you use, I will never marry you,” Amber said firmly.
“Miss Watts, I know you don’t like me now, but it’s okay. Feelings can be cultivated slowly.”
“Your rejection may have serious consequences. Think carefully,” Anton looked at Amber with an innocent smile.
“You…!”
Just as Amber was trembling with anger, a figure stood beside her.
“It’s not worth getting angry over a shameless person,” Leo whispered to Amber before looking at Anton. “Mr. Golden, I accept your challenge. I just hope you won’t regret it.”
Noticing Amber’s different facial expressions when looking at him and Leo, Anton’s jealousy towards Leo grew stronger.
The killing intent in Anton’s eyes became tangible. “Very well, let’s meet on the Life and Death Platform tomorrow morning at dawn!”
After Anton finished speaking, he turned to Izaiah Golden and said, “Elder Golden, let’s go.”
Izaiah Golden nodded.
He didn’t oppose Anton’s challenge earlier. The reason was simple: the young man standing beside Amber was about the same age as Anton. Izaiah didn’t believe that Leo’s cultivation level was higher than Anton’s.
In all of Zratol’s younger generation, if Anton wasn’t considered number one in strength, no one else dared to claim that title.
“Mr. Watts, farewell. I hope some people won’t be afraid of battle tomorrow,” Izaiah Golden glanced at Leo before giving a respectful nod to Wade. Then he led the Golden Family members out of the hall.
“Hold on, Elder Izaiah Golden. Please take back your marriage proposal!” Wade’s voice sounded stern and cold as Izaiah Golden took a few steps away.
Izaiah Golden and his group paused for a moment, their faces showing displeasure.
“Let’s go!” Izaiah Golden said irritably.
After Izaiah Golden and his group left, Wade, Ramon Watts, and others couldn’t help but look at Leo.
“Leo, are you confident about tomorrow’s battle? On the Life and Death Platform, Anton will definitely go all out,” Wade said with a serious expression.
“I owe you and your master a great debt already as a member of the Watts family. I can’t let you get hurt because of our family affairs,” Wade’s tone was solemn.
“As for the incident of the Golden Family kidnapping Lyric and Elder Jaidyn, if they can do it once, we can do it twice!” A cold light flashed in Wade’s eyes.
“The head of the family is right. That Rudy can’t stay in Golden Manor forever,” Ramon Watts said coldly.
Leo shook his head and said confidently, “Rest assured, since I accepted Anton’s challenge, I am naturally confident.”
All that could be seen on Leo’s face was self-assurance. Before advancing to Spirit Saint level, it was a good opportunity for him to practice against Anton.
The next morning dawned with warm sunlight.
To the north of Zratol was a spacious square made of blue stones. The so-called Life and Death Platform was located right in the center of the square-a circular stone platform made of black jade.
Although it was still early in the morning, many people had already gathered in the square, and their numbers were increasing.
In Zratol, it was forbidden for cultivators to fight each other; otherwise, they would be captured by Marquis Manor’s Gold Guard.
Most cultivators who entered Zratol didn’t dare to provoke Marquis Manor.
Of course, to resolve conflicts that could only be settled through battle, Zratol had a designated place for fighting-the Life and Death Platform.
Once both sides of cultivators stepped onto the Life and Death Platform, life and death were disregarded until one side fell off or was directly killed. Only then would the battle end.
Yesterday, one of Zratol’s three major families-the Golden Family-made a grand proposal to marry into the Watts family. Soon after came news that Anton, the eldest son of the Golden Family, wanted to duel with a young man sent by the Watts family on the Life and Death Platform.
If Anton won, he would marry Amber; if the young man won, there would be a truce between the Golden and Watts families for several years.
However, as news spread, it evolved into the winner marrying Amber-one of Zratol’s three beauties.