Fighting
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"To the rewards of these two Squad is there any objection?"
Normally they would voice their objections since these two Squad leader is being promoted to one of the Twelve Strike Force of the Cult without sufficient rank, but since three of the Ten Great Demonic Master is here they can't say anything as even the slightest bit of voice may be seen as insubordination by them who have a deep loyalty to the Heavenly Demon.
They see the Heavenly Demon as a God, since they were young they were thought to only agree with his decision and only voice their complaint when it is absolutely necessary, though their reasoning on this one is justified since a newly graduated kid from the cave is being given an important position in the cult on the get-go.
"Hmm I can see the dissatisfaction on everyone here, so to quench your voices I will let this three challenge anyone present in this hall and fight for their rank."
After saying those words the Heavenly Demon eyed the three young man especially Ryu, the kid who have earned himself the title of Crimson Thief, a thief who stole not only the the Martial arts book of Qinghai but also the Qi of four sect leader. He created a technique never seen before in the entire history of Murim, brat who have fought with Kunlun Pinnacle Sword and came out on top. in other words, A Godly talent.
Ryu stepped forward and bowed deeply in front of the Heavenly Demon.
"I would like to be the first contender your Majesty"
Ryu said as if asking for a permission.
Chun Wi nodded at him but before Ryu picked his opponent he once again asked Chun Wi another question.
"Your majesty if I may ask a question?"
*Nod*
"If I win against my opponent will I obtain not only their rank but also their position?"
The Heavenly Demon felt something when he heard those, what he felt exactly was ambitious tone laced on his words, but it was not only the leader who felt it all of them who are present felt it also.
"Then your majesty I would like to challenge, The Soul Splitting Flame King, Joo Moon Baek for his rank and his position as the Vice Leader!"
Shocked followed by silence.
They were shock when they heard his challenge, even the Chun Wi didn't expect such bold challenge.
And then Silence permeated, after a few minutes of silence they were then able to digest his words and bursted out.
"HOW DARE YOU BRAT!!"
"KNOW YOUR PLACE!!"
"HOW ARROGANT OF YOU!!"
They were shouting their respective insult, even his fellow students from the cave can't believe him. His request was simply outrageous and disrespectful.
"SILENCE!!"
All it took was one word for them to shut up, Chun Wi's words was laced with power that even all of them with their vast amount of strength felt like a child being scolded by an adult.
"Tell me why?"
Even with Ryu's ridiculous request Chun Wi was calm and unaffected.
"Your majesty, You said that I can challenge anyone present on this hall, the vice leader is here so why not him"
"I'm sure all of you are underestimating me because I just recently graduated from the cave and I'm still young but in the end all of us are martial artist no, when did we considered this petty things, in the end the winner is the one with the say. There is only one factor needed to know here and that is power"
The hall then erupted with realization.
"ha ha ha Ha Ha HA HA HAHAHAHAHAHA!!"
Their laugh was low, barely audible even, but as seconds go the laugh became louder and louder.
"HAHAHA, THAT'S RIGHT!!"
"HOW FAR HAVE WE FALLEN!!"
"HAHAHA WE ARE DEMONIC PEOPLE WHEN DID WE CARE ABOUT THIS HAHAHAHA"
"The brat was right all that matters is power HAHAHAHA!!"
"When did we become stuck-up politicians like those from the Orthodox Hypocrites."
"I take back my words, this kid is the ideal Demonic People HAHAHAHA!!"
"WE ARE DEMONIC PEOPLE ALL THAT MATTERS IS POWER!!"
All of them who were razing Ryu with insults a minute ago erupted in laughter, they were Demonic People, people ruled by power when did age and status matter to them?
They then realized that after many years of being closed away from the world and being stuck in Xinjiang made they devolved into dirty politicians.
"HAHAHAHA!! Kid, you are certainly interesting, I'll let you have your fight!!"
Even the Heavenly Demon laughed, never in his entire life had he seen someone so young with so many guts that even in front of a Godlike existence would he make such a ridiculous request.
Sang Gwan Chuk has his lips slightly up, smiling like the rest of the Demonic People.
The Wind Demon Fist King laughs heartily while holding his stomach.
But there was one who was not enjoying this moment, Joo Moon Baek, he was frowning and can't help but feel insulted.
"Brat, I'll accept your challenge"
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The Soul Splitting Flame King Joo Moon Baek got down from his seat and walked towards Ryu who was staring at him with anticipation and excitement.
And when he finally faced the latter the Heavenly Demon disappeared from his throne and then appeared right between the two of them.
On the first site, we have the rising star of Jianghu. An unheard-of genius appears only once in a million years and on the other side, we have a veteran and a schemer capable of contending to the Martial artist of the Top ten in Murim.
One uses first arts and the other uses Fire Palm Arts.
"Kid, did you think that defeating some weaklings of Central plain will give you some power to contend to me?"
"No, no, no Vice leader I don't think so, I KNOW SO"
"Hmph it seems that those small victories impose some air on your head"
"HA and it seems that sitting on your measly throne and scheming all day made you weak"
"HAP!! Enough with the insults, let's start this " duel" of yours and get over with it"
"Don't underestimate me Vice leader, if you do, you may lose all that is valuable to you"