The outer disciples who had watched the fight between Austin and Marvin were standing in stunned disbelief.
But on second thought, they realized that it made more sense for Austin to triumph over Marvin.
In terms of martial arts skills, Austin and Marvin were equally matched. Austin's Grand Pagoda Summoning Skill and Marvin's Giant Magic Palm were both grade four.
However, Austin had reached level 9 of Energy Gathering Realm while Marvin was still at level 8.
When two cultivators with different cultivation bases of vital energy used the same martial arts skills, the skill of the cultivator with a higher cultivation base would be more powerful.
This meant that Austin was superior to Marvin.
With his Grand Pagoda Summoning Skill, Austin had summoned three Grand Pagodas just like the last time when he'd fought with Billy. However, the power that emanated from the Grand Pagodas was much stronger now. It was obvious that Austin's vital energy had grown significantly.
Although Austin had defeated Marvin, he still looked calm and indifferent as if this fight didn't even matter to him. All the outer disciples had the same thought running through their mind as they looked at him. 'Austin used to be No. 1 among the outer disciples. It seems like the old Austin is back.'
"How is it possible? How could a nobody like him beat me?" Marvin murmured to himself.
His face twitched as blood oozed out of his mouth. He stared blankly at his opponent, unable to accept the outcome.
Ever since receiving rank No. 5 in the last Top Ten Outer Disciples Ranking Challenge, Marvin hadn't lost a match with any other outer disciple. All the outer disciples, including those who had joined the Sun Sect before him, treated him with respect as if he was the eldest martial brother. Most outer disciples treated him with the utmost care as they didn't dare to offend him.
As time passed by, he had begun to feel superior. He had started putting on airs and talking down to others.
But now, he had been defeated by Austin in front of so many outer disciples. As his eyes swept over them, he realized that there was a discernible change in the way they were looking at him.
They used to hold him in awe and veneration. But now, disdain was written all over their faces, as if they were thinking that the No. 5 outer disciple hadn't earned his reputation.
Marvin finally understood how Billy had been feeling when he had been defeated by Austin.
After the defeat, Billy had taken a few outer disciples with him to the outer mountains of Grand Desolation Mountain range to hunt Austin. At that time, Marvin had looked down on Billy and thought that he was a sore loser.
But now, Marvin was in the same position. He felt exactly the same way that Billy had.
He couldn't accept the fact that he had gone from being God's favored one to a nobody in a matter of seconds.
Although he wanted to strike back, he knew he couldn't do it with his current power. He couldn't hold a candle to Austin. The three Grand Pagodas were still there, emanating a menacing power.
When he saw them, his face turned as pale as a ghost.
He spat out a mouthful of blood and said in a hoarse voice, "Austin...you won."
Marvin had a stronger mind than Billy. Moreover, he had suffered internal injuries. He decided to admit defeat and go back to heal himself. He made up his mind that he would begin to cultivate his powers from tomorrow onward. He wouldn't see anyone until he reached the Earth Realm.
Once he did, he would seek Austin out and take revenge.
As for the upcoming Top Ten Outer Disciples Ranking Challenge, Marvin decided he wouldn't participate. Losing to Austin had shattered his confidence.
He turned around and walked off with sagged shoulders. He wasn't the confident No. 5 outer disciple anymore.
Watching Marvin recede, the outer disciples couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
It was funny how quickly things could change. Marvin had been the man of glory just moments ago, but now, he looked as pathetic as a stray dog. . . . .
"Who says you can just leave like that? My house has been forcibly occupied, and my friend, Evan, has been bullied and is nowhere to be found. Don't you think you should take responsibility for that?"
Marvin stopped in his tracks when he heard Austin's words.
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