Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 155

Everyone from the Ancient Families felt elated upon hearing Diana's decision. To them, this was an opportunity to win the divine inheritance tool.

"That's great of you, Diana! You are so courageous!" said one of the Holy Lords, flattering Diana with his excitement. The atmosphere was so intense that his excitement only added more fuel to the fire of both sides.

"Now that Diana has made her proposal, I declare that all the other Holy Lords and I will witness the fight between Darren and the chosen representative from the Ancient Families. If one side denies the result and goes back on its promise, it will become the common enemy of all of the Holy Lands. None of the Holy Lords shall let this whole thing go until justice has been served. Does everyone agree with my proposal?" said Holy Lord Landon in a tough tone.

"With all the Holy Lords witnessing the fight, we have no reason to go back on our words. The Ancient Families promise that we will do as the rules dictate," Clive said, making his intentions clear on behalf of the Ancient Families.

"What about you, Diana?"

"I agree. Now, go ahead and fight for us, Darren!" Holy Lord Diana said flatly. Her face seemed as cold as ice.

"All right. Let the last round of the contest begin," Holy Lord Landon announced seriously.

"Darren, make sure to protect yourself no matter what happens. Your safety is of the utmost importance," Colin said to Darren in a muffled voice.

"I know, sir. Don't worry about me," Darren replied as he nodded at Colin.

"Use the skill you learned from the Dragon Race against your enemy, Darren. If you think it would be impossible for you to win the game, or if you feel that your life is in danger, then just admit your failure immediately. I will not blame it on you."

Darren heard Diana's voice in his mind.

"I understand, Holy Lord Diana," Darren murmured in a low voice.

Darren couldn't help but feel touched upon hearing Colin's and Diana's words. It made him feel warm inside how they cared more about his well-being than the result of the contest. In this round, the stakes were huge. The loser would have to give up an important holy tool and hand it over to the winner, but instead of hankering for such a precious instrument, both Colin and Diana valued Darren's life and safety more. So Darren made up his mind to win the game at all cost. This fight was not just for his sister, but also for everyone who cared about him.

A gush of air suddenly blew as Darren leaped towards the arena.

To everyone watching, Darren seemed as fast as lightning.

As Darren and Bruce stood on the battle ring like two statues, the rest of the people in the arena could not take their eyes off them.

"Hey, bro. I know I'm no match for you, but I'll still try my best to win the game for my sister and the elders who care for me. So let's do this now," Darren said while cupping his hands before his chest in order to show his respect towards his opponent. Darren, while being the underdog, was shrouded with an aura of toughness.

It was the first time in Bruce's life that somebody ever addressed him like this. To be perfectly candid, he had felt something strange about this boy the first time they had met each other. For some reason, Darren felt familiar to him, as if he were a long lost friend of his. But at the same time, Bruce was also fearful of him.

Nevertheless, Bruce's eyes filled up with his intention to fight in spite of his complicated feelings towards his opponent.