A Test Of Combat Strength...

Silence!

Absolute spine-chilling silence as the crowd, which was formerly laughing at him, was all silenced by Zeras' words. His gaze remained unperturbed under the eyes of the various elders who were flashing angrily at him.

And Grand Elder Flaming Heart, who asked the question, was gobsmacked, not even knowing what to say next.

"So you're saying you're beyond worthy of a group of spineless boys and proud girls, aren't you?"

"You heard right," Zeras replied calmly.

"Well, only a deranged person would agree to your blatant lies..."

"Well then, a challenge it is. And that is why I'm standing here today. I want to see whether I'm the deranged person or you all are the ignorant souls," Zeras replied as the elders all narrowed their eyes.

Now it had become what it should be, and also as clear as day. The young man had said the students were spineless cowards and the elders were blind.