Chapter 80 - Tournament - Round of 32 - Day 3 (1/2)

”Who or what are you?”

Turning around to look her straight in the eyes, Mesa just smiled at her and told her: ”Me, I am just an ordinary guy with lots of weird powers. But I am one that will elevate the Frozen Cloud Asgard to the rank of Sacred Ground. And I am the one, who will destroy the Sacred Grounds.”

Hearing his declaration to destroy the Sacred Grounds, Chu Yueli felt like laughing at this ridiculous statement. That is, if she didn't witness Mesa doing all those crazy things during the tournament. But she also couldn't believe him. For who can, the Four Sacred Grounds were held to the highest esteem on the Profound Sky Continent and they were the epitome of power. Many had aspirations to ascend to their level, but none could ever match their level. Anyone who had any potential to ascend to their level, was either taken in by one of the Four Sacred Grounds or killed by them to ensure their place. But with the reputation of the Four Sacred Grounds, everyone who was offered to join them, immediately obliged and they rarely, if ever resorted to killing. And this was the status quo, for anyone who could ascend, was either absorbed by one of the Four Sacred Ground or killed off.

But to Mesa, the Four Sacred Grounds were the last hurdle he'd cross before he went to the God's Realm. The threat of being killed off by them excited him rather than frightened him.

”You have got to be kidding, right. There is no way the Frozen Cloud Asgard can become as powerful as one of the Four Sacred Grounds. And there is no way you can destroy them, they're too powerful.” Said Chu Yueli in a tone filled with a little fear. Cause if anyone heard what Mesa said, she and the Frozen Cloud Asgard could be targeted and killed off, simply for being associated with Mesa.

”Hahahaha…. Don't you worry about that. I am already the one who will put the Four Sacred Grounds in their place and help the Frozen Cloud Asgard ascend. It is merely just a matter of time before it happens. Yes, the Four Sacred Grounds will resist. But by the time they'll recognize me as a legitimate threat to their status quo, it'll be too late. I will already be there to destroy them and there would be nothing they could to stop it.” Said Mesa confidently.

Listening to Mesa talk like that, Chu Yueli just wanted to create as much distance between them as possible and make sure she wasn't anywhere near him when the Four Sacred Grounds inevitably came down on him. But looking at her elder sister, she didn't see any skepticisms or ridicule towards him. She saw in her elder sister's eyes that she believed him. SHE BELIEVED HIM! How could she?!

”Elder Sister, how can you believe him?! If the Four Sacred Grounds hear about this, they can come after us!” Said Chu Yueli in a panicky way.

”Simple. I have seen what he is truly capable of. And I reckon that what I saw, wasn't even all of it. Am I correct in assuming that?” Said Chu Yuechan to Mesa, who responded with a smile and a simple…

”Yes.”

”If what Elder Sister said is true, then what are you capable of?” Said Chu Yueli apprehensively.

”All will be revealed in due time. And let me tell you. By that time, the Four Sacred Grounds will look weak by comparison.” Said Mesa confidently, before he got up from the table, ready to go back to his room.

”Wait! Now that you have the Frozen Cloud Arts within you, I have to make sure to tell you that you have to come with us back to the Frozen Cloud Asgard. I may not be in a position to judge you two, but Asgard Mistress is and she has the right to know this.” Said Chu Yueli to Mesa just before he teleported away, making him stop in his tracks and look up at her.

”Sure, I'll come with you. I can't elevate the Frozen Cloud Asgard to the rank of Sacred Ground without ever stepping foot in it anyways. Ohh, right. Before I go, I have to give you this.” Said Mesa as he took out a piece of paper and gave it to Chu Yuechan. Chu Yuechan, who looked at the paper and saw nothing on it, was confused why he'd give it to her.

”I know this piece of paper may not look like it, but it's a very important piece of paper. So make sure you keep it with you. This piece of paper is called a Vivre Card. It is a special waterproof and fireproof paper that will move towards the pieces that have torn off from each other.” Said Mesa as he showed her a bigger piece of Vivre Card paper and showed them how it moves on its own towards the piece of Vivre Card he gave to Chu Yuechan.

”These Vivre Card pieces will always move to this original Vivre Card. This way, you'll always know in which direction I am. But more importantly, these Vivre Card are a representation of the owner's life force. If my life force starts to fade away, the paper will represent that by burning. So if anything happens to me, just check the Vivre Card. If it starts to burn, it will mean my life force is fading. If it's okay, it'll mean I'm okay as well.” Said Mesa before he teleported away.

After he had left, Chu Yueli was once again alone with her sister, who was looking at the Vivre Card in her hand before she tucked it away. Looking over at her sister, she saw that she was happy. She hadn't seen her this happy, since they were taken in by the current Asgard Mistress back when they were children and they had nowhere to go. At first hesitating to ask her, but she eventually managed to work up the courage.

”Elder Sister… where did you two go earlier on?” Asked Chu Yueli apprehensively. Though she knew what the answer most likely was, she desperately wanted her sister to tell her otherwise.

”We went back to our cabin in the woods in the Scarlet Dragon Mountain Range and the rest. Well, you can imagine for yourself what happened.” Said Chu Yuechan in a sly tone. Chu Yueli, who didn't know how to respond to that, was frozen in place and staring at Chu Yuechan and not saying a word.

”Come on, go back to your room. It's getting late. If you have any kind of questions for me, ask them tomorrow. I will answer any question you might have.” Said Chu Yuechan as she guided Chu Yueli out of the room and went back to bed.

Back at his room, Mesa saw that a clone was there as well. But the surprising thing was, this clone was beaten up.