The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 510

At that moment, Nolan wasn't in the mood for anything. Sitting on the island in the middle of the lake, his gaze was cold. He couldn't sleep, but he wasn't the only one lying awake.

In the northwest, at the summit of Drake Mountain, a burly man in his 30s stood waiting with a sword in his hand. It wasn't until the bright moon hung high in the sky that a man in his 50s, holding an oak staff, slowly began his ascent.

"Pierce, only ten people could get on the Dragon Ranking, while only 100 could get on the Tiger Ranking. As number three on the Tiger Ranking, instead of challenging the top two, you come to find me, a mere gatekeeper of the Dragon Ranking. Heh, should I say you're arrogant, or just too reckless?"

The man in his 30s was none other than Pierce Juno.

At that moment, Pierce pointed his sword at the man in his 50s and replied, "Those two are no longer worth my time. But you're. Forrest Ashland; that's a fight that piques my interest. I'm curious to see how my strength compares to yours, especially with you being on the Dragon Ranking. Enough talk—let's find out if you're stronger, or if I am!"

As the words left his mouth, a flash of silver light streaked across the air—Pierce had already closed the distance to Forrest, his sword sweeping out with a long, sharp blade gleam.

There was a grim hint in Forrest's gaze. Coldly, he said, "As expected from the one called the War God. You're truly impressive, Pierce. No wonder the Tiger Ranking no longer interests you. But today, the tenth spot on the Dragon Ranking will remain mine!"

As Forrest spoke, he swung his long staff, engaging Pierce in an instant. Weapons clashed, sparks flying with each collision, creating a series of ear-splitting sounds. The force of their scattered energy was so intense that the flowers, grass, and trees in the area were snapped in half.