Liorik's outrageous declaration stunned all the onlookers.
Since its inception, the Mount Netheris Martial Arts Tournament had strictly forbidden any altercation between the chief guardians on the judges' bench and the competing warriors. This rule was established to prevent conflicts among the various syndicates.
During the matches, if a disciple from one syndicate was defeated, seriously injured, or killed by an opponent, the chief guardian of the defeated syndicate could easily lose control and join the fray.
Such behavior could lead to an unending cycle of blood feuds among the major syndicates, ultimately undermining the unity within the Crownward Syndicate.
The High Pontiff set this rule at the establishment of the tournament. Breaking it would result in severe punishment from all the major syndicates.
But now, Liorik was threatening to kill Robin.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for Valdor's reaction.
Before Valdor could speak, Robin pointed at Liorik, saying, "Taking out trash like you is only a matter of time!"
Provoked by Robin's sharp words, Liorik took a step off the judges' bench.
Valdor finally stood and slammed his hand on the table. "Liorik, stand down! Do not undermine the fundamental laws of the Crownward Syndicate!"
Liorik stopped, trembling with rage, understanding the implication of Valdor's words.
"But ... but this boy has humiliated the Netheris Syndicate too much! Our top young talents of the Crownward Syndicate have been slaughtered by him in less than five minutes!
"We have lost seven promising young talents! We cannot let this go unpunished!"
Liorik stomped on the mountaintop, creating a pit nearly 20 inches deep, with cracks spreading outward, showcasing his terrifying power as the Highest Warlord.
"Boy!" Liorik pointed at Robin. "Once this martial arts tournament is over, I will personally kill you!"
Robin chuckled. "That's a nice dream, but you'll never achieve it in this lifetime!"
Valdor roared, "Liorik, back to your seat! The Crownward Syndicate boasts countless talents, and the Netheris Syndicate under it has numerous chief guardians. A minor setback like this should not shake our resolve!
"In this tournament, everyone must strive to their utmost under fair principles!"
Reluctantly, Liorik glared at Robin and returned to his seat.
Everyone understood that even if Robin won the Mount Netheris Martial Arts Tournament, he would not escape the wrath of Liorik and other chief guardians. The other chief guardians of the seven slain young talents, though not as vocal as Liorik, also harbored overwhelming anger.
Each one had added Robin to their death list. In their view, the murder of their young talents was an unforgivable disgrace. While they couldn't kill Robin openly, these chief guardians, adept at dirty tricks, would undoubtedly stab him in the back.
Ultimately, for disrupting their order and seizing a spot of honor on their sacred ground, they would find countless ways to kill him.
Over the years, it wasn't unheard of for outstanding young talents from the scattered sects of Netheris Domain to emerge. However, anyone who wasn't a disciple of Netheris Syndicate under Crownward Syndicate could never achieve any honor on this stage.
After all, the resources of Dark Syndicate were never meant for outsiders.
In the arena, silence reigned. Whether it was Vania or Hacyon, both were in shock at Robin's feats.
Originally thought to be a low-ranking warrior, Robin had killed seven top young talents in mere moments. Half of them had reached the level of Warlords.
Furthermore, in killing these top-tier warriors, Robin had used nothing but sheer physical strength, making it look effortless, as if squashing ants.
The sheer power of a single punch killing a Warlord was terrifying.
Everyone present, including the Thirteen Guardians on the judges' bench, though seething with anger, couldn't help but be awed by Robin's immense strength.
"Killing a single Warlord is legendary enough."
"And yet, four Warlords attacked him simultaneously, only to be obliterated by Robin."
How can Robin be stronger than me?
How can he surpass the elite youths of the Dark Syndicate under our Netheris Syndicate?
There must be a trick here!
I can't believe someone of his age and rank could have such talent!
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