chapter 17 Brother, she doesn't deserve you

King Charles Army.
In the territory of the North King, raising swords against the North King.
Just for this alone, they deserved death, not to mention the North King's already declared stance.
Whoosh!
In an instant, a wave of energy emanated from James' body.
It was the robust vitality and inner breath that endowed James with the strength of thousands of pounds in every movement.
Amidst the crackling sounds, screams intermingled.
Within a few breaths.
James, like a whirlwind sweeping through, left a thousand soldiers of the King Charles Army on the ground, blood spreading everywhere, causing shivers among the onlookers.
To cause such a commotion at the Sungarde Sect's mountain gate, annihilating the King Charles Army.
This genius of the Calvin family was indeed bold enough to slap Prince Marshall in the face!
A moment of silence.
Inside the Sungarde Sect, a chilling light loomed as a large force of the King Charles Army rushed to the scene.
Prince Marshall himself had arrived at the Sungarde Sect, accompanied by twenty thousand of the King Charles Army.
Liam, with his clothes fluttering, didn’t even pause his steps, leading the Calvin family into the mountain gate.
James grinned.
Today, he would represent the North King and overturn the King Charles Army!
"Liam is invited here. Since he wants to bring his clan to observe, let him be."
At this tense moment, a clear, cold voice echoed from afar.
This was Maya's voice.
"Kate, with a remarkable composure!"
Seeing the large number of King Charles Army soldiers retreating on command, a burst of discussion erupted among the crowd at the mountain gate.
"Liam, he's not simple..."
Staring at Liam's retreating figure, Isaac's brow furrowed slightly, his unease growing stronger.
Ten days ago.
He hadn’t witnessed James' intervention.
This time observing.
James had a robust physical body and a powerful inner breath, with a cultivation level of at least Level 8 of Heaven Martial.
An expert of such caliber willingly guarded Liam.
"It only proves that Liam is even more formidable than imagined."
Maya, perhaps sensing this, suppressed her anger and called off the King Charles Army.
Today, the Sungarde Sect appears completely revitalized.
The Sect Path, shattered by Liam, has been repaired, but without the Mountain-sealing Great Array, it now feels somewhat desolate.
Passing through the Sect Path leads to the central square.
The remodeled square is more imposing, heavily guarded, where the Red Dragon Martial Gathering will be held.
A fighting stage has been set up in the square, surrounded by rows of sandalwood tables and chairs, with hundreds of guests seated.
Those qualified to sit.
Are either high-ranking officials, elders of great sects, at least renowned Earth Martial Realm Experts, or alchemists.
Around the square, thousands of guests stand, among them many prodigies.
"Indeed, many governors have come!"
Following Liam's entrance, James's eyes sparkled with a cold light.
As a subject of the North King, showing no restraint in attending to support Kate, was indeed courting death.
"Let's watch the ceremony from here."
Henry, feeling obligated, chose to stand with his family.
The guests in front were esteemed figures, naturally intimidating.
"Uncle."
Liam stopped Henry, “Our Calvin family shows face for Kate by attending. How can we not have seats?"
The uncle, a veteran in business, knew the Calvin family's changed status but still lacked sharpness. How could he manage the family’s commercial empire in the future?
Today.
His purpose in bringing the Calvin family here was also to demonstrate this.
After speaking, Liam stepped forward.
"Liam, just sit here."
A reluctant Sungarde Sect disciple arranged a seat in a corner for him.
Unexpectedly.
Liam didn’t stop, walking straight to the front.
"Excuse me, please move." Liam gazed at a man in a dense gray robe.
"Boy, do you know who you're speaking to?"
The man looked up, his gaze as cold and unyielding as ancient ice.
He was a Heaven Martial Realm Expert, ranked forty-ninth in the Heaven Ranking, attending the Red Dragon Martial Gathering to seek entry into King Charles's door.
"Can't you understand? I said move, why the talk!"
The air exploded with a whoosh as James’s palm, like a giant fan, swept the gray-robed man off the ground, sending him rolling away, his mouth bleeding.
"You!"
He sprang up, his face ashen, but dared not retaliate.
James had acted too quickly.
He knew he was no match.
"Uncle, sit here."
Liam, with a warm smile, seated Henry.
"Where did this wild boy come from!"
The surrounding guests turned their eyes.
In their view, Henry was no different from an ordinary person, unworthy of sitting with them.
"Move."
Liam then approached a middle-aged man in luxurious clothes.
"Dare to bully this governor?"
The middle-aged man sneered.
He was a high-ranking official, ruling over a hundred cities and capable of mobilizing their city guards.
Before the governor could finish speaking, he felt a tug at the back of his neck and was thrown far away by James.
"Damn!"
"This kid, too arrogant!"
The seated guests erupted in an uproar.
Suddenly.
Loud slaps resounded, silencing the chastisers, all struck by James's palm.
Liam's hair fluttered as he searched for seats with a good view for his family, leaving the crowd in awe.
This Calvin family genius was too fierce.
He had already caused bloodshed at the Sungarde Sect's gate and now, disregarding Kate's rules, forcefully found seats for his family.
Amidst the shock.
A hint of solemnity appeared on the faces of the guests.
Among those expelled, there were not a few Heaven Ranking Experts, but in front of James, they were simply no match.
Just at this moment.
Old Eagle Man, among the guests, suddenly became alert.
Liam had already arranged for his clansmen and was leading Lucy towards him.
"My sister is young; sitting here is just right."
With a slight movement of his lips, Liam casually made a remark that infuriated Old Eagle Man.
As the second-ranked Expert in the Heaven Ranking, renowned for a long time, was he now expected to give up his seat to a young, inexperienced girl?
"Elder Flying Eagle, please do not be angered."
"Liam is a peerless genius who came to attend the Red Dragon Martial Gathering to pay respects to my husband, Prince Marshall."
Just as Old Eagle Man was about to erupt, Maya, dressed in a phoenix-embroidered robe, appeared with a face full of apologies.
"Pay respects to Prince Marshall?"
Old Eagle Man was slightly taken aback.
The fact that Kate had come forward indicated that Liam had significant influence with Prince Marshall.
"Well then, for the sake of Kate's face, I will endure this for now."
Old Eagle Man gave Liam a sinister look, "When the martial contest begins later, I will personally test your mettle."
Having said this, Old Eagle Man stood up.
"Ladies and gentlemen, my apologies, it was my oversight in the arrangements."
Maya bowed gracefully and then instructed the disciples of the Sungarde Sect to set up additional tables and chairs for the guests displaced by Liam.
"Liam, stop this nonsense."
"Otherwise, even I can't protect you!"
Maya looked towards Liam.
As Kate, she initiated the Red Dragon Martial Gathering to prove her capabilities.
Liam's actions greatly annoyed her.
Liam glanced at Maya and sat down with Lucy, while William and James stood on either side.
Maya, feeling helpless, quickly put on a smiling face and started conversing with the guests.
The young women who came with their elders looked at Maya with envy.
Maya's martial arts cultivation was not exceptionally outstanding.
But by associating with Prince Marshall, she had ascended to the upper echelons of the Red Dragon Martial Dynasty, able to converse with Heaven Martial and treated respectfully by governors.
"To see an old love holding hands with another and having to bow in respect, what an irony."
"He must have taken the seat to vent his frustrations."
...
When their gaze fell on Liam, it turned to sympathy.
No matter how talented one is, unless achieving Transcendence, how could they compare to Prince Marshall?
"Brother, she's not worthy of you."
Lucy's gaze constantly hovered over Maya, and upon hearing the surrounding comments, her hostility grew stronger.
"Oh?"
Liam smiled, "Then who is worthy of me?"
"A woman of stunning beauty and unparalleled talent, not someone who excels in currying favor."
Lucy blinked earnestly.
"Miss Lucy, indeed, there is such a woman around your brother, and you will meet her soon," James couldn't help but interject, revealing a mischievous smile.
"Ah?"
Lucy's interest piqued, eager to learn more.
"You rascal!"
Liam shot a glance at James, who quickly shut up.
The sun rose high.
The central plaza was crowded with people, numbering over ten thousand, but Prince Marshall was nowhere to be seen.
The guests did not find this strange.
With Prince Marshall's status, it was unlikely for him to appear casually.
When Isaac, with his youthful appearance despite his white hair, took the stage to announce the beginning of the Red Dragon Martial Gathering.
Old Eagle Man suddenly stood up, pointing directly at Liam, "Youngster from the Calvin family, do you have the courage to join me on stage for a match?"