Nobilis of War novel Chapter 18

Instead of replying, the guard of the Martial Skill Library directly tore open his upper garment, revealing a horrendous scar on his body.

"I got this scar from fighting the strong cultivator. Even if I was not strong enough, I bravely fought him at the risk of my own life, not like you cowards," Tyler proudly said.

Silence fell over them. The other elders were left speechless.

They had not known that Tyler Chu fought the strong cultivator of the Mysterious Realm. What had them even more bewildered about the revelation was the fact that he had not been killed in the fight.

'Has he already learned the fourth part of the Profound Nine Sword Skills?' the Chief Elder thought.

'Tyler Chu is currently only in the sixth stage of the Spirit Realm. However, with the force of the Profound Nine Sword Skills, he was able to fight the strong cultivator of the Mysterious Realm for quite a while. That's fairly powerful.'

A sudden blast of strong wind distracted the Chief Elder from his thoughts. It was so strong that even the clouds were stirred.

There was a flash and the next thing, a figure appeared on the test stage.

As the figure stood upright, more people began to take notice of the other person present on the stage. The person was wearing a grey robe that reached the floor. He appeared to be middle-aged and his eyes were as bright as stars. He had a severe commanding presence and gave off an air of mysteriousness.

"It's Elder Thomas!" Jimmy exclaimed.

He hastily saluted and urged all the other Ilmen Sect disciples to salute as well.

"Welcome, Elder Thomas," he continued.

The man was Thomas Gongsun, an elder in the School of Sword Skill in the Ilmen Sect.

"Oh, it's the elder from the Ilmen Sect. Salute now. Quickly!" A tiny commotion had started to build up among the Chu Clan elders.

Most of the Chu Clan members knelt directly to show their respects to the man whom they had only heard about in stories.

The elders held a fist in their other hand and bowed submissively.

"Please stand up," Thomas Gongsun began. "I heard that there is a genius among the Chu Clan who possesses the talent of the Black Degree. I've come here to see him." His voice was as loud as the sound of thunder. Even his words seemed to hold the same force as that of a sword.

"He is a strong man of the Mysterious Realm. He may have already learned about the sword intent. Amazing," complimented Tyler Chu, who was a fairly good swordsman himself. He couldn't help feeling astounded by the man's presence.

"Elder Thomas, this is Darren. I guess he might have the talent of the Black Degree," Jimmy said as he pointed towards Darren.

"You guess? Jimmy, you have been in the School of Boxing Skill for a long time. How can you judge somebody's talent just by guessing?" Thomas Gongsun remarked. Jimmy's statement had clearly irked him.

"My apologies," a flustered Jimmy said. He cleared his throat. "Darren claimed that he has learned the seventh level of the Meridians Refining Scripture. But I'm not able to confirm it myself. So I sent a message back to the sect for instructions. I'm sorry to bother you, Elder Thomas. Please forgive me," he continued.

"Oh? The seventh level?" Thomas Gongsun said, his interest returning. "Well, all right. Let me have a check."

Thomas Gongsun prompted Darren to approach him on the stage.

"Elder Thomas, it is an honor to meet you," Darren greeted. He held a fist with his other hand and gave the elder a salute.