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As Sean Sterling's words slowly emerged from his mouth, the Gale Dragon that had been swirling around gradually dissipated, transforming into an invisible wind that returned to the earth.
"The Star Moon Alliance people..." Balman was taken aback and quickly turned his head to look at Mu Yan, who stood gracefully behind him, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.
Upon meeting Balman's questioning gaze, Mu Yan remained cold and unresponsive, slowly shaking her head to indicate that she was unaware of the matter.
What everyone failed to notice was that just as Sean Sterling summoned the Dark Mage, Bowen, a contestant from the Miso Family, changed color slightly. Despite his efforts to conceal it, a trace of panic still flickered in his eyes, as if he feared that Sean Sterling would take note of this matter.
Receiving a negative response from Mu Yan eased Balman's mind. He chose to trust what Mu Yan said; after all, given her cold nature, it was unlikely she would be involved in such matters. He then directed his gaze towards Sean Sterling and spoke in a deep voice: "Sean Sterling, you are being overly protective, aren't you?
Although this matter was instigated by others first, we as Judges are basically aware of the underlying intricacies.
In past Qualification Challenges, has there ever been a similar incident where Judges resorted to fighting? What you are doing may hold some reasoning, but it also breaks the rules."
"Rules...? Hahaha... rules." In response to Balman's questioning, Sean Sterling halted his steps and laughed loudly.
"Rules are set by the strong. If I am strong, then I set the rules. Balman, if you are unconvinced, let us fight again. I want to see if your strength has improved over the years and whether you can withstand the first three techniques of my White Eye Seven Techniques."
Sean Sterling laughed heartily, his voice booming like thunder, exuding an overwhelming presence. His eerie White Eyes flickered with a chilling light, radiating brilliance in the night while emanating a murderous aura.
Most of the lower-tier contestants who met his cold gaze felt an icy chill run through them; their muscles tensed and hairs stood on end as if they had suddenly plunged into an ice cave or were being watched by an incredibly evil beast, leaving them drenched in cold sweat.
"I, Sean Sterling, have always acted without restraint or concern for others. I do as I please; it is always others who offend me, never the other way around. Even against High-Level Giants under my White Eyes, I dare to compete.
Balman, you need not reason with me. If you can defeat me, then your way becomes the rule and the reasoning.
Do you dare to fight?" As he finished speaking, Sean Sterling waved his sleeve and cast a cold glance at the bald muscular man Balman. His voice echoed powerfully across the area.
At that moment, winds began to rise and snow started to fall gently, creating a sound of wind and snow that merged with Sean Sterling's words into a booming resonance that reverberated in everyone's hearts like a great bell tolling.
"Are you brave enough to fight?"
This question echoed in everyone's hearts at that moment, like a tsunami rolling in, like a volcanic eruption.
It was a challenge, and although it was a question, it carried an overwhelming momentum, as if the battle had already been won before it even began. With this challenge, Sean Sterling's voice merged with the force of the earth and snow, pressing down on Balman, attacking his mind, damaging his spirit, extinguishing his will.
This challenge reverberated in Balman's ears, resonating in his heart, shaking his mind.
With this challenge, Balman was defeated before the battle even started; he staggered back several steps, his face pale, then turning red, blood suddenly spilling from the corner of his mouth, disbelief written all over his face.
"This is... an aura... this is an energy aura. You... you have actually stepped into Quasi-Advanced." Balman's voice was sharp, completely disregarding his injuries as he pointed a trembling finger at Sean Sterling, looking as if he had seen a ghost.
The mention of Quasi-Advanced struck like thunder on a clear day, instantly awakening everyone from Sean Sterling's earlier challenge. They looked at him with shock, jealousy, awe, and gravity in their eyes.
In fact, when Sean Sterling unleashed the force of the earth with his words earlier, it had already raised suspicions among many knowledgeable Judges, each one uncertain and bewildered.
And just as Balman completely lost composure and confirmed that Sean Sterling had entered Quasi-Advanced, all the Judges' expressions changed dramatically.
Quasi-Advanced could be considered a footstep onto the path of ascension, waiting for the other foot to follow and fully step in.
A High-Level Giant within the Crook Duchy would be a Guardian Martial Saint, holding a status above that of Habea III, the nominal ruler.
Even among mid-level dynasties, the number of High-Level experts is limited; nearly every High-Level existence can be regarded as a local overlord, ruling over their territory.
Sean Sterling stepping into Quasi-Advanced means that he only needs five to ten years of closed-door cultivation to refine his shortcomings and perfect his energy aura. He could then take a leap forward and become a High-Level Giant, an overlord in his own right.
This is something that countless people envy but cannot achieve through effort alone.
Cultivation emphasizes Qualification and relies heavily on opportunity.
Whether a magician or a warrior, if a cultivator lacks the qualification and cannot find good opportunities, they will ultimately be limited by their resources and fortune, reaching the limits of their potential.
Most people's potential often stops at a low level, while those who reach the mid-level can be called exceptional, one in ten thousand. Those who step into the high-level are even rarer, emerging as one in ten thousand. At this moment, both resources and opportunities are indispensable; only those with great fortune can stand at the pinnacle of the pyramid.
At this moment, Sean Sterling displayed an energy aura. Although it was only in its initial stage and could not compare to Elena's presence that influenced every movement, he had indeed stepped into the quasi-advanced level, taking a half-step forward.
At this moment, everyone's thoughts underwent subtle changes. Even Beck, who harbored extreme hatred for Sean Sterling, unconsciously fell silent, his eyes alternating between shock and jealousy. Some judges who previously thought Sean Sterling was overbearing and had reservations about him also showed signs of envy and respect.
The difference between quasi-advanced and intermediate level five may seem like just half a step, but that half step is like a chasm; their statuses are already different.
With Sean Sterling's status as a quasi-advanced strongman at this moment, breaking a few rules would elicit no further objections from anyone. This is the most practical convenience brought by strength.
"Xiao Xiao, let's call it a day for this battle. You have just stepped into the quasi-advanced level; you should calm down and stabilize your realm. Don't let others see us as a joke; we should maintain harmony among the students of Holy Light Academy." A charming voice came from Elena, her eyes smiling as she glanced at Sean Sterling.
Although she was surprised by Sean Sterling's breakthrough, she could not allow him to fight Balman. After all, she was the chief judge appointed by Holy Light Academy and bore significant responsibilities; she would not let conflicts arise among her fellow students.
"Yes, Sean Sterling, I think it's better to let it go. Since you have stepped into the quasi-advanced level, fighting Balman would be meaningless.
Balman is straightforward and did not intend to provoke you. Moreover, what you did today was reasonable; there was no violation of rules; it was just Balman speaking without thinking." Following Elena's words, another judge with curly hair and a prominent nose stepped forward to persuade him.
This person was named Ankiro, also a Silver Star Student of Holy Light Academy like Sean Sterling. However, Ankiro was known for his generous personality and wide circle of friends. He had also reached the peak of intermediate level five as a warrior and held considerable fame within Holy Light Academy, gaining many followers and becoming a leader of sorts.
Among the twelve judges, aside from Elena as the chief judge, Ankiro had the greatest influence. He even had a half-brother ranked among the top ten star students in Holy Light Academy, which made most judges willing to give him face.
Now that Sean Sterling had broken through to quasi-advanced level, his status naturally rose significantly above Ankiro's. However, he still had to listen to Ankiro's words out of respect.
After all, Ankiro held no grudge against him and was quite capable himself; if unnecessary, Sean Sterling did not wish to offend him recklessly.
It is said that it is better to cultivate good relationships than to create bad outcomes. Although Sean Sterling was proud, he was not foolish; he knew when to make certain choices.
Moreover, what happened today has already given him a significant advantage.
“Balman... Today, as I step into Quasi-Advanced, I will not use force to suppress others. If you speak offensively, I will just laugh it off, which can be seen as giving Elena and Ankiro some face.” With Elena and Ankiro advising against it, Sean Sterling realized that today's battle would be difficult to initiate. He then withdrew his wand and turned his gaze toward an inconspicuous hill in the distance.
“Everything is settled, Brent... you can come out now.”
His voice echoed, surprising everyone and drawing their attention to the direction of the hill. Only a few Judges, including Elena and Ankiro, seemed to have known in advance and were not surprised.
Bu Xin, filled with excitement, suddenly emerged from the cover of the snowy grass, swiftly descending the slope and heading straight for Sean Sterling.
At this moment, he no longer needed to hide. With Sean Sterling's protection, he believed that in the arena, apart from Elena, who had reached Quasi-Advanced, no one could harm him in the slightest.
Never before had he felt such gratitude towards someone—someone he had known for a short time and with whom he hardly had any connection.
If it weren't for Sean Sterling's intervention today, Bu Xin thought that even if he hadn't been lured here, he would have faced endless assassinations without peace. By then, participating in the Peak Showdown would be questionable; it might even be a struggle to keep his life, let alone stepping into Holy Light Academy to create an excellent cultivation platform for future development.
All of this changed because of Sean Sterling's appearance. This favor was equivalent to a rebirth for Bu Xin.
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