From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 163

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Before Leander had made a name for himself in the martial world, the Astria martial world was ruled by a group known as the Four Extremes. Among them was Sean Judie, known as the West Judie.

“Hey, you don’t know him, right?” Serena said proudly. “That’s Mr. Sean! One of the legendary Four Extremes in the Astria martial world! He was ranked fourth on the recently published

Astria Power Index!”

Leander said nothing. He looked Sean over for a moment before turning away, a flicker of disappointment in his eyes.

“Not quite what I expected.”

Serena heard his comment and immediately bristled. “What did you just say? Do you seriously not know who Mr. Sean is? He’s a legend in the West!”

She continued, “Once wiped out 3,000 mountain bandits with sigils alone. Even the Ashveil Seven couldn’t handle him. My master straight–up says she’s not on his level. And you say he’s not impressive? Are you looking for trouble?”

Sean was a role model to her. She often dreamed of having strength like his, the kind that could save lives, help others, and turn someone into a legend. So, when Leander dismissed him without a second thought, the fury that rose in her was instant and hard to contain.

Leander didn’t explain himself. He just simply shook his head.

The disappointment stemmed from Sean’s strength.

He had assumed that while the Four Extremes might differ in cultivation, the gap wouldn’t be so wide. Now that he was seeing Sean in person, he realized just how wrong he had been.

Sean’s cultivation had only reached the late stage of Martial Sovereign. He was completely outmatched against someone like Grayson. In a real fight, he wouldn’t even stand a chance.

Though Sean was highly skilled in sigils and could exponentially boost his power with them, who had the time to set up an array in the middle of a real fight?

If the array didn’t form in time, the fight might already be over. Sigil cultivation couldn’t stand on the same level as martial cultivation unless Sean became a Sigil Master and could use Mindweave Array at will. Otherwise, he didn’t deserve to be among the Four Extremes.

Serena saw Leander’s indifference. Her annoyance deepened as she turned away with a huff and refused to say another word.

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Sean stepped onto the stage. Ethan and the others greeted him with bows and clasped fists.

“Mr. Sean.”

Sean smiled and nodded to them, then looked toward Ethan. “How has your father been?”

Ethan answered politely, “He’s been busy with family affairs in Highcliffe. He was planning to attend this time, but if he had known you were coming, he definitely would’ve made the trip.”

“Haha! Not bad, Ethan,” Sean commented with a wide grin. “Give it ten years, and you’ll have your name on the Astria Power Index for sure!”

The crowd was stunned. It was practically certain that Ethan would rise to prominence with Sean’s personal appraisal. In the next decade, his rise in the martial world would be unstoppable.

After a brief exchange with Ethan, Sean walked to the center of the plaza and stood beside Elena.

“Get the stuff up here!”

His low voice carried inner strength that spread through the entire plaza.

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group of muscular servants stepped forward, carrying a large object wrapped in cloth. It was hard to see what it was, but the fact that it took ten men to lift made its weight clear. It had to be at least a thousand pounds.

Once the item was set beside him, Sean grabbed the cloth with one hand and gave it a sharp tug. The fabric split open, revealing a shining golden bronze figure.

The bronze man stood nine feet tall. Its muscles were sharply defined, and red markings traced its vital points. From a distance, it resembled a detailed diagram of the body’s inner pathways.

“Everyone, this is what we call the Nodal! From now on, each of you will have ten minutes to study it up close. After ten minutes, the next person takes over, and so on until everyone has had their turn.”

Cheers broke out. Faces lit up with excitement.

For a treasure like the Nodal, the chance for everyone to examine it for ten minutes, regardless of their rank or strength, was incredibly generous, especially for the younger warriors who hadn’t yet reached Martial Sovereign.

Ethan and the other eight top–tier prodigies exchanged glances and nodded. This format eliminated direct competition and gave everyone a fair shot at unlocking the Nodal’s secrets.

“Well then, if there are no objections, let’s start with the nine of you up front. Ethan, you first.”

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As soon as Sean finished speaking, Ethan stood and stepped toward the Nodal.

He had barely taken two steps when both Sean’s and Elena’s expressions changed slightly. Ethan and the other eight elites paused as a feeling of danger suddenly surged through the air.

Two streaks of light shot through the sky and slammed into the ground.

The plaza quaked violently as stones flew and a cloud of dust erupted. Ethan jumped back several feet. His eyes were wide with shock.

The young martial artists watching were all stunned. This is a grand gathering hosted by the Silvermoon Sect for the rising talents of Astria. Who dares cause trouble here?

Sean flicked his sleeve, and a breeze cleared the dust. In the middle of the plaza, two long swords stuck into the ground trembled softly while humming.

“Nova Wren?”

Sean and Elena narrowed their eyes. “Skyarc?”

The younger fighters looked confused. Just then, a loud laugh echoed.

“Haha! Sean, didn’t expect you to remember our swords. However, when did the Judies start doing favors for the Silvermoon Sect?”

Laughter echoed through the air and grew louder with each passing second. Before anyone could react, two figures landed in the middle of the plaza.

It was a man and a woman who looked to be in their thirties. Their appearances were unremarkable, but Sean knew that they were both already over sixty.

Despite their mocking tone, Sean didn’t get angry. He simply smiled and stepped forward. “What brings you guys here?”

The man drew his sword with a calm ease as his aura surged around him. “Obviously, we’re here for the Nodal.”

The woman added, “Sean, you’ve dealt with us before. You know how we are. We’re not here to argue, but rather, we want the Nodal. Once we’re done studying it, we’ll give it back to the Silvermoon.”

Their words were blunt, and both Sean and Elena’s expressions shifted. The other martial prodigies looked just as stunned.

They’re here to steal the Nodal?

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Sean frowned. “The Nodal Bronze Man is meant for the younger generation. You two are way past the Martial Sovereign stage. What do you even need it for?”

The man spoke firmly. “We’ve been stuck at the late Martial Sovereign stage for years. The Nodal might have some hidden techniques. If it works, we could finally break through and maybe even catch up to Gareth, Jeff, or the Grandmaster of Astria.”

They didn’t care much for worldly matters. All they ever chased was mastery in martial arts. The Nodal, a relic from the Dynasty of Elegance, was just the kind of treasure they wouldn’t let slip by.

Elena finally spoke, but her tone was icy. “This belongs to us. Do you really think we’ll just let you take it?”

The woman sneered. “Elena, you’re ranked only eighth on the Astria Power Index. Do you think you can stop us?”

She flicked her sword, a wave of sword energy carving a deep trench in the plaza floor. “If you’re smart, just hand it over. No need to mess up your sect.”

The air was thick with tension. Silence settled over the plaza. No one dared to speak. Even Ethan and Daphne stayed quiet.

Only Claire stepped forward and stood behind Elena. She refused to back down as the chief disciple of the Silvermoon Sect.

The entire crowd went still. Tension built like a storm about to break, yet Leander stayed calm, slowly sipping his wine.

Serena watched him and felt like she was about to lose her mind.

Seriously? He’s just chilling with a drink right now?

“Who are they?” Leander downed his wine and asked casually.

Though clearly annoyed, Serena still answered with a serious tone. “Right now, they’re ranked fifth and sixth on the Astria Power Index. People call them Skyarc. Their real names are Silas and Celina. They trained under the same master. Their sword techniques come from the Veilspire Hall of the Warring States Era, and have been famous for decades.

“And now they’re here to steal from us. Shameless! Just wait till Master Elena and Mr. Sean teach them a lesson!”

She sounded fierce, but her face was painted with worry.

Narrowing her eyes, Elena thought, We’ve never been threatened like this before. She was just about to strike when Sean stepped forward and blocked her path.

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“This belongs to the Silvermoon Sect,” he reminded with conviction. “We’ve always had their back. If you want to take it, you’ll have to deal with me first.”

Silas‘ sword trembled in his hand. A cold light flickered in his eyes.

“Sean, you’re one of the Four Extremes. I’ve always wanted to see how much of the Judie legacy you’ve inherited.”

At those words, the entire plaza fell silent.

No one had expected the Nodal Tournament to escalate into a showdown between four of the top–ranked Martial Sovereigns in all of Astria.

This kind of fight was beyond anything the younger generation could even imagine. The air pulsed with deadly intent. The battle could erupt at any second.

The tension in the air was thick. However, Leander looked completely uninterested. He stretched lazily and seemed already bored with fights at this level.

Just as he was about to leave, his eyes flicked toward the dense forest nearby. A sharp gleam flashed in his gaze.

Moments later, a small smile tugged at his lips as he commented, “Didn’t expect to see this level of talent here today. Things just got interesting!”

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