From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 161

Chapter 161 A Meeting Written by Fate

“The Iron Sovereign?”

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Serena froze on the spot when she heard the name. A strange light flickered in her clear eyes.

In the Astria martial world, that name commanded unmatched reverence. Even someone as brilliant as Ethan Ashcroft could only bow his head in silence, knowing he fell short.

“Of course, Ms. Claire! Why didn’t I think of that? With your standards, only the Iron Sovereign in the younger generation could impress you!”

Serena’s lovely face lit up with excitement. Ever since the name “Iron Sovereign” had taken the martial world by storm, she had treated it like the name of a supreme idol. Every time someone brought it up, she would become giddy and lose control of her emotions.

She had even fantasized about meeting him one day in a perfect and unforgettable moment.

“Excuse me.”

Just as the two women were chatting away, Leander suddenly spoke up, asking, “Who is this Iron Sovereign? The Astria martial world really has someone like that?”

He looked confused. From what he knew, the top figures among the younger generation were the Three Brilliants and Four Beauties, along with the Twin Stars of Highcliffe. There was no mention of any Iron Sovereign.

Yet, judging by Claire’s tone, this so–called Iron Sovereign carried even more weight than Ethan and the others, which stirred his curiosity.

At that, Serena immediately turned around with a look of disdain. Her beautiful eyes were filled with contempt.

“You’ve never heard of the Iron Sovereign, yet you call yourself a martial artist?” She waved a slender finger and scoffed. “Not surprised. Someone like you, with zero cultivation, wouldn’t know the Astria Power Index or the Iron Sovereign. But hey, I’m in a decent mood, so let me clue you in.”

Serena crossed her arms and looked down at Leander like she was some seasoned expert schooling a clueless rookie.

“The Astria martial world has an ancient and mysterious organization called the Divine Loom. It knows everything about everyone. They compiled a list of the strongest Martial Sovereigns

across the nation.

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“It’s called the Astria Power Index. Only the fifteen strongest Sovereigns make it on the list. And the Iron Sovereign is ranked number one on it!

“His real name is Jeff Ashcroft. He’s from Mornwick and a once–in–a–generation prodigy. He’s not even twenty. Just a week ago, he killed both Grayson and Tsaric at the summit of Glidewing Mountain in Ravenridge.

“That fight shot him straight to the top of the Astria Power Index. The Divine Loom even gave him the title Iron Sovereign. He replaced Gareth Ashcroft as the new Grandmaster of Astria.

“And you don’t even know who he is? That’s just pathetic.”

Leander paused for a moment.

“The Iron Sovereign ranked first on the Astria Power Index?”

He murmured those words softly, an odd expression forming on his face. He had been wondering who this Iron Sovereign was. As it turned out, it was him all along.

Serena saw his expression and assumed he was stunned. She felt smug and let out a chuckle.

“The Iron Sovereign is the true king of our generation. He’s like a divine dragon in the heavens. So young, yet already the top master in the martial world.

“He’s suppressed all the other Martial Sovereigns by himself. Only someone like that could win her admiration.

“As for you? Dream on. You were just acting like that to get Ms. Claire’s attention, weren’t you? No matter what you do, you’ll never be in her sights. Got it?”

Leander found it almost funny. He hadn’t even been paying attention to Claire. Instead, he was just enjoying the lake’s scenery. Where did this whole nonsense even come from?

He had no interest in wasting time on a childish tantrum. After slightly shaking his head and turned back to the lake. Silently, he began to mull over this so–called Astria Power Index.

He hadn’t expected the battle at Glidewing Mountain to bring him so much fame. It pushed him straight to the top of the martial world.

As he thought of Gareth Ashcroft, once the unrivaled number one, his gaze narrowed and a heaviness settled in his chest.

Gareth, back in the Ashcroft family, I used to look up to you. I made it my goal to catch up and become one of the greats. But now, I’ve surpassed you! You probably never imagined that the ten–year–old child you crippled and left to die in the wilderness is still alive.

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His eyes gleamed. In just a few months, he would head to Highcliffe. That was when everything between him and the Ashcroft family would finally come to an end.

Meanwhile, Serena took Leander’s silence as a sign of guilt. Lifting her chin proudly, she turned back to Claire, claiming, “Ms. Claire, now that I think about it, this Nodal Tournament is open to all young martial artists across Astria.

“Jeff is part of our generation, too. Do you think there’s any chance he’ll show up?”

Her eyes sparkled with excitement. If she could meet Jeff at the tournament, it would be a memory she would treasure for life.

A faint trace of anticipation showed in Claire’s eyes as well. However, after a moment, she shook her head.

“Even though Jeff is around our age, with his current level of strength, the Nodal Bronze Man means nothing to him anymore.”

“That is meant to help someone become a Martial Sovereign and explore the secrets of that realm. For him, Martial Sovereign is already in the past. His cultivation now is far beyond that.

“He may have already reached the Transcendent Realm. Something like the Nodal Bronze Man couldn’t possibly be worth his time.”

Serena sighed in disappointment.

They had no idea the very person they were talking about was sitting right behind them.

About ten minutes later, Claire retracted her inner force. The small boat gradually slowed and finally docked at a small island in the middle of the lake.

The island itself was vast. It felt like a world of its own. Mist swirled through the air and cast a celestial glow that made it hard to look away.

“This is where we part ways, my friend. I’ve got things to handle, but Sewill take you and the others to Silvermoon Abode. Take care.”

Claire cupped her hands toward Leander. After she finished speaking, she took off into the distance and soon vanished from sight.

“Come on, I’ll take everyone to Silvermoon Abode!”

Serena waved to the young martial artists and led them forward. As for Leander, she gave him

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Leander followed at the back of the group. They passed through a grove of maple trees and finally arrived at an ancient–looking tower.

Just as they were about to enter, a stir rose from the front of the group.

Looking up, he saw a graceful figure approaching from a distance. Her eyes shone, while her face radiated soft beauty. With a slender waist, it made her legs long and elegant. Her whole presence exuded gentle charm, yet carried a faint trace of fierce

energy.

From her face to her figure, everything was formed in perfect proportion. There wasn’t a single flaw to be found. She seemed more like a divine sculpture than a person of this world, yet here

she was.

She was a rare beauty on par with Claire.

Every young man present stood stunned, their eyes filled with admiration.

Then, someone finally whispered in awe, “It’s one of the Twin Stars of Highcliffe, Daphne Florian. It’s really her!”

Leander’s gaze flickered. Their paths finally crossed again after eight years.

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