Chapter 36 Rebel

"There will be pain, there will be suffering, there will be tears. Anyone who wants to back out now can leave," Riley announced, his voice booming across the training grounds.

The disciples stood at attention, each of them brimming with pride, but none willing to show fear.

"Only the strongest will survive the training regimen I've prepared for you if you want to win the upcoming tournament," he added, his tone dark and serious.

Elder Michael, watching from a distance, couldn't help but be curious about Riley's methods.

He didn't interfere; in fact, he was eager to see how the young elder would train these disciples and prepare them for the grueling competition ahead.

"…." The 24 disciples stood motionless, their faces unwavering. As core disciples of the Stone Mountain Sect, they had earned their place as the strongest disciples below the personal disciples of the elders.