The atmosphere of the competition reached a climatic point as the battle between Ricky and Lean came to an end. All of the disciples fixed their eyes on Ricky in anticipation, wondering if he would proceed to the final battle.
"Next, who else wants to challenge the top three outer disciples?" Elder Evan focused his eyes on Ricky expectantly as well and asked again.
"Me!"
A booming voice filled the room while Edgar walked out of the crowd.
"Edgar...Edgar! It's him!"
"Looks like he wants to take up the top three outer disciples' challenge! Is he really that capable?" The warriors exclaimed as they watched Edgar walk out of the crowd.
"Yes! Which position do you want to challenge?" Seeing that it was Edgar, Elder Evan nodded imperceptibly and asked him.
Edgar's performance in the previous battles was exceptional. Every fight was worth watching as Edgar gave it his all. It was no wonder that he had caught the attention of Zenith and the Elders...
"Elder Evan, I'm not exactly very capable, but I would like to try... I choose to battle Ricky! " Edgar's words echoed throughout the battlefield while he stared at Ricky with a killing intent.
"Edgar has the guts, really! You know what they say: no guts, no glory! I thought he would challenge Agnes at first. I didn't expect that he would choose Ricky instead!" Hearing Edgar's declaration and persistence, many disciples resumed their animated discussions as they expected another great battle from Edgar.
"No matter the outcome, it's going to be yet another fierce battle! Whoa, I never thought that this year's Outer Competition would be this fascinating! "
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'Edgar does not belong to any faction. Looks like he doesn't have any other affiliated intentions other than just having a simple fight with me.' Ricky mumbled to himself as he saw Edgar's gaze towards him. His eyes locked in to his opponent as if he was sizing him up from head to toe.
Ricky's intention to fight had remarkably risen as well. He had to admit that he was getting excited out of this whole ordeal. He also wanted to know the exact limit of this "Edgar" warrior who emerged out of nowhere had the gall to fight a senior like him.
"Ricky, I will give you two hours to prepare yourself before taking up Edgar's challenge!" Elder Evan couldn't help but be extremely pleased with how the events were turning. He quickly acknowledged Edgar's request. Two dark horses of this year's Outer Competition would battle out against each other? This was definitely one for the books. He was just as enthusiastic as everyone else as he awaited for this competition to happen. These warriors were just full of surprises.
"Thank you so much for your kindness, Elder Evan, but I don't really need it." Ricky said confidently as he took a step forward as if he already knew that he would win the battle.
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"Ricky doesn't even need time to rest! Looks like he'd completely looked down upon Lean!"
"That's right. After such an intense battle with Lean, he doesn't even need to rest before taking up Edgar's challenge. Isn't it obvious to say that he's not at least hurt by Lean? "
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'Ricky... You've gone overboard!' Having overheard their discussion, Lean, who was standing just beside, screamed in his heart, his face twisted, surprised at how Ricky could still fight another battle without resting.
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"Oh? Looks like you're very confident! In that case, let the battle commence! " Hearing that Ricky refused to rest, Elder Evan was somewhat surprised.
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On the battlefield, Ricky and Edgar were already standing opposite each other. The momentum was accumulating and virtually on the verge of explosion as the two warriors held out their weapons and got ready for the action.
"Ricky, I hope you don't mind me challenging you today. I think you are really a very powerful man. That's why defeating you would be a great milestone," Edgar spoke calmly while he nodded and acknowledged his opponent's strength.
"Ha-ha, a powerful man? Edgar, you are really flattering me!" Hearing Edgar, Ricky shook his head slightly in disbelief that his opponent really had the guts to combat a senior, let alone Ricky, an outstanding warrior. He didn't dare endorse such a comment. He didn't need to hear that. After all, there were a good number of people who were much more powerful than him over there.
"I don't care what you think about that, but in my opinion, I think the final victory is achieved when I defeat you in this year's competition!" Edgar exclaimed, his momentum had erupted at that precise moment.
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The first outer disciple, Rufus, was already bearing grudges against Edgar as he said that. A slashing murderous intent shot through his gloomy eyes.
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Swish!
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