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Hearing that the capital is filled with powerful individuals, there are at least a dozen people whose strength is comparable to Hawk, which startled Bu Xin slightly.
As for Hawk's strength, Bu was not entirely clear about the specifics. However, based on last night's battle, he was completely overwhelmed by his opponent and had no ability to fight back. If Warren Earl had not changed his mind in the end, he would likely have become a corpse.
Bu believed that with his current strength, although he could not compete with a Level 4 Intermediate strongman, he should have a sixty percent chance of saving his life. Yet, facing the unfathomable Hawk, he felt he had less than a ten percent chance of survival. This indicated that Hawk's strength far surpassed that of an ordinary Level 4 Intermediate strongman.
And such a terrifying existence as Hawk had at least a dozen others in the capital who were comparable to him. This statement was made without intention but weighed heavily on Bu Xin's mind.
After pondering for a moment, Bu Shuang looked at Warren Earl and asked, "What about the contestants representing those two families? How strong are they? Has anyone reached Mid-Level?"
"You need not worry about that; those from the two families are only Low-Level. If you hadn't broken through to Intermediate, perhaps these two could pose a threat to you. But now..." Warren Earl suddenly narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on Bu, saying, "I overlooked something; when did you break through to Intermediate?"
This unexpected question caught Bu off guard for a moment. Then he quickly regained his composure and replied nonchalantly, "During several battles in the Seed Selection Tournament, I gained considerable insights. After the tournament ended, I seized the time to break through my bottleneck and managed to do so just last night. I have only just broken through..."
Bu Qing chuckled and shook his head; there was no need for him to elaborate on what happened next. At this moment, Warren Earl appeared to understand and seemed to believe Bu's words somewhat.
After exchanging some trivial conversation, Warren Earl dismissed him as if calling him over early in the morning was merely to convey some information.
Despite his doubts, Bu snorted coldly and turned to leave without hesitation. After all, with his current strength, it was impossible for him to mount any effective resistance. Even if there were any schemes from the other side, he could only remain vigilant in his heart without being able to confront them directly.
Time passed swiftly into dusk.
The time agreed upon by Sean Sterling yesterday was approaching, and Bu prepared to set off.
After leaving Warren Earl's study in the morning, he intended to return to his courtyard to continue training but unexpectedly encountered Wendy outside the courtyard.
The girl appeared sleepy with a hint of fatigue on her face, clearly having not slept well last night. Upon seeing Bu approaching from afar, she waved cheerfully, her fair and beautiful face revealing two adorable dimples.
"What's wrong? You're here waiting for me so early," Bu said as he walked closer with a gentle smile.
"You’re leaving today... I..." Her soft words trailed off; although she did not finish her sentence, Bu could see her reluctance in her eyes.
With a gentle smile, Bu reached out and brushed Wendy's delicate nose, then spoke as the girl blushed shyly, "Don't worry, I won't be gone long. I'll come back to find you. Do you remember what I said yesterday?"
"Mm." Wendy nodded lightly, her watery eyes gazing at Bu with lingering affection.
Perhaps she had come to terms with it. Bu found it hard to maintain the distance he had just a few days ago. All concerns and the threats from the Aldra Family were cast aside.
Time always seemed to pass quickly when one was with someone they liked.
A gentle breeze from the clouds swept by, stirring the girl's soft hair, wrapping around Bu's ears and enveloping them both. The strands of hair dancing in the wind felt more binding than any vows, like a blue dream, nurturing extraordinary colors in its simplicity.
"I'm about to leave." Looking at the setting sun, Bu smiled slightly and turned his head to look at the girl beside him.
"I'll wait for you." Just three simple words, Wendy's azure eyes fixed on Bu as if she wanted to engrave him in her heart, binding her life to those three words. Simple, just like her; she never thought too much or asked for anything, just followed her heart.
In that breeze, under the gentle gaze of the girl, Bu's figure gradually faded away, becoming a blurred shadow etched in her longing eyes and in the heart he took with him.
As soon as Bu left, Warren Earl received the news. He lightly clapped his hands, and Hawk's figure appeared from within the room.
"You should go too. Keep a close watch on him. I've already established connections with the teleportation array; after he leaves, you can follow him." A cold smile curved Warren Earl's lips as his gaze turned icy.
Hawk silently nodded and vanished without a word.
On the streets of Sparta City, Bu walked slowly. He hadn't informed Warren Earl before leaving, but he knew that every move he made was under Warren Earl's watchful eye.
Even though he had left the Aldra Family now, he had not escaped Warren Earl's control. Hawk, this terrifying Fellow, would surely follow and monitor him all along the way.
Touching the Azure Morning Sword at his waist, a glint of cold light flashed in Bu's eyes.
Though he wasn't yet a match for Hawk, if pushed to desperation, fighting to the death was not out of the question.
Bu Xin understood very well that Warren Earl was cunning and malicious; sending Hawk to follow him might sound benign but was likely a pretext for eliminating him after the Peak Showdown concluded.
Since ancient times, the Heroic Leader has always achieved his goals by any means necessary. The feud between him and Warren Earl has completely escalated after last night's battle. Would the other party be so kind as to let him go?
The reason for choosing temporary peace is simply that he sees greater potential in him and believes there are profits to be gained. Moreover, Wendy's position in this matter is also a significant factor, causing Warren Earl to hesitate and think carefully before making such a decision, allowing him to escape a disaster.
However, this momentary peace does not signify a permanent resolution. As expected, the day the Peak Showdown concludes will be the day Hawk takes action against him.
At that time, it would be a fight to the death.
Lost in thought, Bu continued walking, and as he progressed, the exaggerated architectural outline of the Aris Arena came into view.
At this moment, the setting sun resembled blood, and there was less than half an hour left until the time Sean Sterling had instructed.
He took out the Azure Jade Token from his pocket, tossing it lightly in his hand while his gaze swept toward the main entrance of the Gladiatorial Arena.
There, a gaze met his—a tall figure stood proudly.
“Reynold,” Bu Mei murmured softly.
With his current strength at the Intermediate level, he could easily defeat Reynold, unlike before when their battles were arduous and brutal. However, Reynold left a deep impression on Bu. The other’s pride, strength, and unwavering martial belief all embodied the demeanor of a strong individual that Bu secretly admired.
Since that battle, although Reynold was defeated by him, he gained valuable Experience from his loss, and signs of breaking through a long-standing bottleneck began to emerge.
Now that Bu observed from afar, he could already determine that Reynold's strength had improved. Even if he had not yet reached the Intermediate level, he was close to breaking through and could be considered a Quasi-Mid-Level expert.
Unlike Bu's admiration, Reynold's pupils constricted slightly at this moment, revealing a hint of surprise on his face.
Even from this distance, he sensed the subtle energy fluctuations emanating from Bu. This was clearly a characteristic exhibited only by those who had entered the Mid-Level, with acupoints opened and energy flowing smoothly within their bodies.
Such methods of assessing strength have been passed down in the Fran Continent for a long time; while not entirely accurate, they are generally reliable. At this moment, Reynold concluded that Bu had stepped into the Intermediate level; he would never underestimate someone capable of defeating him.
Moreover, he himself was also half a step into the threshold of the Intermediate level; Bu had advanced faster than him. While surprised, Reynold did not find it hard to believe.
Reynold glanced deeply at Bu, a hint of determination gradually appearing in his calm eyes. Without lingering any longer, he turned and slowly walked towards the main entrance.
Watching Reynold's figure disappear into the passage, Bu Qing smiled and quickly headed towards the front door.
Passing through the main passage and walking past the familiar Viewing Platform, when Bu stepped into the Gladiatorial Arena, he found three figures standing on the Circular Arena where battles were once held.
Among them was Reilo, whom he had encountered earlier. The other two were Sean Sterling and Kalandor, whom he had not seen for several days.
Bu's arrival drew the attention of all three.
Sean Sterling's expression was calm, his strange white pupils emitting an eerie glow; Kalandor nodded towards Bu with a warm smile on his handsome face; as for Reilo, he remained expressionless, but a hint of seriousness lingered in his eyes.
Bu touched his nose, surprised to find himself the last to arrive. He chuckled lightly, placed his right hand on the hilt of his sword, and with a few agile movements, stepped onto the Circular Arena.
"Now... everyone is here. You all did well; you didn't treat my words lightly and arrived within the designated time," Sean Sterling said in a hoarse voice, speaking slowly and deliberately. His gaze swept over the three before finally resting on Bu, where it paused slightly, revealing a hint of curiosity.
"You... not bad, very impressive... to have broken through to Mid-Level in such a short time. Quite remarkable..." Sean Sterling nodded slowly at Bu with an approving expression.
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