Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 240

"Did his talent reach the level nine of the Earth Degree?" Violet said in disbelief, unable to accept the sudden turn of events.

'A cultivator whose talent is at the level eight of Earth Degree would still find it difficult to master the legendary martial skills. If the teenager in grey could use a legendary martial skill, he definitely has a talent worthy of the level nine of the Earth Degree. That's the only explanation for his being able to comprehend such complicated martial skills.

Turns out he is the real genius... One who has hidden his strength!' Boyce thought.

The teenager who wore grey clothes nodded at Tom. He turned to look at Billy and said, "If you were my opponent, you would have lost your life."

Although the teenager wasn't a talker, he couldn't endure bossy people like Billy and would have shown him no mercy.

Billy was so furious that the blue veins popped out of his forehead. Despite that, he didn't snap back for he could tell by his tone that the teenager wanted him dead. If he uttered a word, he was afraid that the teenager might take his life for real.

"We have twenty-five participants who can receive the second test. Now, I am going to select three participants to take part in the finals, for the top three ranking. Violet Wang, Bowen Xiao, and Darren Chu, get ready for the finals," the guardian announced.

"What? It's not fair! Why can't I join the finals?" Billy bellowed at the guardian as he jumped to his feet abruptly.

The guardian glanced at him nonchalantly before saying, "Anyone who has a problem with my arrangement can challenge the one I choose. But I must warn you that killing is a must on the field, given such a situation. Billy, if you'd like to alter my arrangement, please come over here and fight your opponent."

"Hold on. What are you saying? Killing is a must? Is this really the rule in the tests of the Ancient Void Battlefield?" Billy asked in a low voice, feeling uneasy. He raised an objection mostly because he wanted to let the rest know that he was powerful enough to join the finals. After all, he was a prideful man and his reputation was everything to him. He initially thought the guardian would ignore him, but to his surprise, the elder accepted his request. Now, he felt like he bit more than he could chew.

"No, this is the rule I made," the guardian said coldly.

"Umm..." Billy was speechless. He looked as though he was just stripped naked and humiliated in front of everyone. Despite that, he tried to weasel his way out of the situation. "Mr. Guardian, there is no need to change the rule for me. I think you're right; it's best for me not to join the competition. Thank you all the same," he mumbled, not quite meeting the guardian's eyes.

"Shame on you," Violet scolded with disgust at his cowardice.

Billy's face darkened with rage. Since he was in no position to defend himself, he had to swallow his anger and act like he was still as strong as he claimed. He gave a displeased snort and then threw Violet a glare.