Chapter 14 Pressures Coming From The Clan (2/2)

be like this!”

Other people whose sons had mediocre talent in martial arts all opposed the idea.

”I have an idea. Although talent is important, a man who wants to gain immense strength is required to show more perseverance and resourcefulness. Only young, powerful men can protect our clan. That said, I would like to suggest a contest for junior members on the annual meeting that will happen in 6 months. Whoever wins first place will be chief. What do you think?” someone suggested.

The Chief Elder nodded, ”It's reasonable. The one who passes the test for the Ilmen Sect can also directly challenge the strongest contender.”

Nobody opposed it.

The Chief Elder then turned to Darren. ”Evan is protected by the Elders Cabinet during his whole lifetime. As Darren broke the family rules, you can deal with him according to Clan rules,” he declared.

”Brother, there is something I have to say,” the elder named Abner who was standing beside the Chief Elder said. He somehow saw a little bit of hope for Darren. He felt like there was more to him that met the eye.

”There is nothing to speak! Nobody is allowed to challenge the family rules,” the Chief Elder interrupted. In the Chief Elder's mind, talent, strength and background were what mattered in the Chu Clan. Darren was not worth supporting because he lacked all of those.

This disappointed Darren.

”Don't pretend to be impartial, Chief Elder. You think I don't have a future because of my mediocre talent for martial arts. You think I don't have background because my mother's clan is poor. Stop talking about clan rules, will you? You're such a hypocrite!” Darren felt like he had nothing to lose anymore.

”You disrespectful little bastard,” the Chief Elder said angrily.

”What, isn't it true, though? Honestly, if it were Nicholas who broke Evan's arm, you wouldn't treat him the same way, right?” Darren continued.

”Nonsense! Anyone who breaks the rules of the Clan will be treated equally. Dare to say one more word and I will punish you myself!” the Chief Elder boomed.

”Hahaha!” Darren burst into laughter. ”You are such a hypocrite! Everyone knows the truth! Even if Nicholas kills Evan, you will not even say a word! This is such a joke! Everyone knows that!” Darren said.

”Shut up, loser! Do you want to die?” Nicholas came out and said. Darren's words infuriated him.

The Chief Elder didn't know what to say anymore so he kept silent.

”He is a loser --a mean dog that barks wildly at anyone! He dares to talk about Nicholas because he knows he's going to die!”

”He is crazy! He should know his place! How dare he answer back to the Chief Elder!”

More people started to despise and curse Darren.

”And you, Nicholas, don't think you are extraordinary because of your so-called talent. To me, level seven talent is as useless as rubbish. Oh no, wait, it's even lower than rubbish,” Darren said.

”What did you say? I dare you repeat that!” Leo and Blake were now angry as well. They also possessed level seven talent in Yellow Degree.

”Did you just say that level seven talent is rubbish? You really want to die, don't you?”

”That's just what I said. In fact, you all are rubbish in my eyes, real rubbish,” Darren remarked. Darren did not care much about what he said. He knew that everyone would hate him sooner or later. He might as well speak his mind right now.

”I will kill you, little loser!”

Nicholas rushed at Darren first, throwing his fist to Darren's head.

Darren easily summoned his internal energy and quietly launched a cold sword. In the next instant, the same sword disappeared leaving only a trace of force in the air. Most of the people present did not see what happened. They only found Nicholas suddenly retreated.

Nicholas was shocked because the sword skill was so fast and so perfect. There was no flaw in it.

'Maybe it's because of my carelessness, ' he thought. This made him feel a little better.

'That was the first move in the Profound Nine Sword Skills, ' thought an old man behind the crowd. The events did not interest him initially, but Darren caught his attention at that moment. Apparently, the man was the guard of the Martial Skill Library.

He did not expect to see anything extraordinary when he came but Darren gave him a big surprise.

'He successfully executed it. But how?' The guard of the Martial Skill Library thought in disbelief. He could still remember clearly how the silly boy in front of him had only mediocre talent.

”You clown!” Now, it was Stan who was approaching Darren fast.

Bearing the pressures coming from a Spirit Realm warrior, Darren couldn't breathe and even react.