CHAPTER 349 CHALLENGING THE FIRST GUARD

Ricky said as he stared disdainfully at Lucas.

He was teaching Lucas an important lesson: being arrogant might cost him his life especially since

there was always someone stronger than him. He also wanted Lucas to know that he could have easily

died had Ricky not held back.

Ricky expressed that he would show no mercy and would not hesitate to kill him if he ever tried to pick

a fight again in the future.

Lucas, on the other hand, struggled to steady himself on the ground. With one hand, he clutched his

chest, panting breathlessly. He heard and understood Ricky, and caught all the implied meanings

behind his words. Resentfully, he could not anything but keep silent, in order to not provoke Ricky

anymore. This fight had made him painfully aware that he was weaker. Wordless, he staggered to his

feet and staggered down the stairs. Before long, he had already disappeared into the crowd and was

nowhere to be seen.

All the onlookers--the other Royal Sky Guards--were dumbfounded by what they witnessed. Their jaws

were agape as they stared with wide eyes at Ricky. They were completely stunned for a few moments copyrighted © content.

before some of them finally came to and began to whisper secretly with their internal strength. "What?

Is this the end of the fight? Lucas lost the battle?! Russell's victory was absolute!"

"Yeah, that's incredible! If Lucas had used some other methods or skills, there would have still been a

chance for him to beat Russell. But he chose the devouring power without knowing that Russell has it

too! What's more, Russell's is far stronger than his! He was by no means a match for Russell in this

respect!"

"I have to admit that Russell has really strong power. I don't think any of us would be able to defeat

him. It's probably only that guy who can compete with him!"

The whispers spread over the surroundings. When they mentioned "that guy", all the Royal Sky Guards

turned to look at another man in the crowd. He was young, wore simple clothes, and had been silent

from the beginning.

The throng began to stir again. "No way! I don't think Chief would send him to fight! He is too strong

and might kill Russell! I think the Chief values Russell's genius and doesn't want him die!"

"Well, we have no idea what's on Chief's mind. She has her own plan."

"As you have already witnessed, Chief, I won again this round. May I know the reward?"

Ricky turned around to face the Chief and asked in a politely manner as he made a small bow.

Forgetting about the reward was the last thing he would do. Tyson was right; the mysterious reward

was one of the main reasons why he had come here to fight today. Defeating others was not reason

enough.

"You have a good memory to remember those things. You may come with me and pick out a Treasure

from Heaven and Earth of King Level as you wish after we are done here," the Chief replied with a

proud glint in her eyes.

"Thank you, Chief! I'm honored," Ricky exclaimed with excitement. A huge grin had spread on his face

and his eyes lit up upon hearing her mention the King Level.

At his current level, only Treasures from Heaven and Earth of King Level or something even more

superior could whet his appetite.

Other guards could not help but feel jealous of the generous offer from their chief. How they wished

they could get such a precious treasure from her too! But they could only dream. None of them were

stupid enough to challenge Lucas who was much stronger. And now that this Russell guy had defeated

him, they knew his level was miles higher than theirs. So they would not resent him for winning these

rewards from their Chief as they could tell that he deserved it.

"Before you have your reward, there is a final fight. You will do battle on the thirty-sixth stair. If you win,

you will be allowed to carve your name on the golden plaque up there and become a real Royal Sky

Guard. If you lose, you will leave this place without the honor of carrying the title," the Chief

announced, her subtle smile growing more visible.

"Understood! So who am I going to fight?" Ricky asked confidently.

He reasoned that the one who would fight him was no other than that guy-- the first-ranking Royal Sky

Guard. As long as the Chief of the Sky Manor did not mean to be hard on him, he would easily win the

fight on the thirty-sixth stair.

"Come, Owen. This is your fight." Ricky's confidence didn't seem to affect her at all. She smiled, turned

around, and called on the young man in simple clothes.

"Yes, Chief!" He nodded and then flashed to the thirty-sixth stair in an instant. His bright eyes found

Ricky's.

Immediately, Ricky felt invisible pressure flooding towards him like a storm. It engulfed him at once with

just a look from the young man. The force was much more powerful than Lucas's. It was overwhelming.

It was exceedingly clear that this man was far stronger than Lucas. Ricky secretly took a deep breath

and channeled his internal strength to steady himself. Staggering before the fight started would be

extremely awkward, especially in front of all the other guards.

'Huh! So he is Owen, the first-ranking Royal Sky Guard? He does live up to his title. So powerful. It

seems that Chief wants to make me show my real strength by sending her most powerful man!' Ricky

murmured to himself quietly, mind racing as he tried to plan out his tactics.

He had, of course, heard about Owen, the First Royal Sky Guard. But he hadn't had the chance to

interact with him much. Now standing on the staircase face to face with him, Ricky knew there was

going to be a fierce fight in the minutes to follow.

'How smart Kristen is! She guessed it right! Chief is sending Owen to fight! Oh, this is bad! Ricky is

going to be in a bit of trouble, ' Tyson gasped in his heart at the sight of Owen. He too was surprised by

the Chief's decision.

"It's Owen! Chief has sent him to fight Russell! Why!? Is she being hard on Russell? But doesn't she

like and value him? Why did she send Owen to fight him? He could beat Russell to death!" This scene

shocked the crowd. They began to discuss amongst themselves using their internal strength again.

"Who knows! I still think that Chief takes a fancy to Russell, as could be read from her expression. She

wasn't supposed to send Owen to fight him! If she doesn't want Russell be a member of the Royal Sky

Guards, why did she make him such a generous offer? I'm terribly confused now!"

"Could it be possible that she wants to select the new First Royal Sky Guard through this fight?

Incredible! Owen must have thought about the possibility of this happening! He will surely do whatever

he can to stop Russell from stealing this honorable position from him! Russell is in danger!"

They kept gossiping while fixing their expectant eyes on the thirty-sixth step. There was going to be a

marvelous show on the staircase. None of them wanted to miss a single detail. Owen's real strength

was seldom revealed to others. He had been the First Royal Sky Guard for years. Meanwhile, Russell

was a genius who could defeat warriors stronger than him! Their battle was going to be an intense and

explosive one.

...

"Russell, relax. You can tell me if you are afraid and I will stop the fight," the Chief said to Ricky.

Ricky was right. The Chief of the Sky Manor merely wanted to test how truly strong he was. Meanwhile,

she also had an additional intention - inspiring other guards' fighting spirit. She never intended to trap

him in a fierce fight. That was why she was kind enough to make such a suggestion.

"Thank you for caring about me, Chief! I'm guessing that you want to choose another First Royal Sky

Guard! Trust me, I won't disappoint you!" Ricky replied confidently.

"Oh? You won't? I'm looking forward to your performance then! Get started!" the Chief of the Sky Manor

said, her eyes twinkling.

...

"Bang! Bang!"

Before her voice faded, Ricky's aura had already clashed with Owen's. They collided into each other

and two bangs echoed through the surroundings. On the giant staircase, two strong lights intercepted

with each other like two giant glowing sabers.

"The position of the First Royal Sky Guard actually does not help one bit for my cultivation. But this title

belongs to me! You will not take it away from me! Try, and I will come back to you with my fist and

weapon!" Owen claimed in a serious tone, his peaceful eyes becoming excited. He would definitely

fight for his honor, as could be told from his determined eyes. He was geared up for battle.

Owen looked like to be a simple warrior who only cared about cultivation and practicing. However, as a

matter of fact, he was quite proud. When Ricky claimed that he would not disappoint the Chief by

taking the title of First Royal Sky Guard from him, he grew very increasingly irate. It had been a long

time since he had felt this angry!

"It's my only choice. I have to do it. Now that we've met on the highest stair, I am doomed to fight you -

the First Royal Sky Guard! I have to win and take the title from you!" Ricky replied in a light yet

domineering tone, his face blank and emotionless.

"We'll know if you can beat me soon! Our fists will prove which one is stronger!" Owen retorted coldly.

In the blink of an eye, he stamped his feet powerfully. Two deep footprints appeared on the golden

staircase at once. Before the prints became solid, Owen had already waved his purple fists, flinging

destructive power right towards Ricky's face.

Ricky, on the other hand, threw out his punch at the same time and collided with Owen's fist.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The moment their fists met, thunderclaps echoed through the sky. Lightning sparked all over Owen's

whole arm. He exerted his internal strength and channeled it into his arm, then hurled it fiercely towards

Ricky. This was a destructive lightning attack!

"Boom! Boom!" Ricky fought back. He let out his raging flame and it turned into hundreds of small fire

clouds. They zoomed furiously ahead to deflect the attack from Owen's lightning.

The next moment, an air pocket flooded the thirty-sixth step and blocked everyone's eyesight. Flames

and lightening mixed and intercepted, causing numerous sparks which engulfed the staircase.

However, the two figures were not engulfed in the blast.

Neither of them stayed where they were. Right after their collision, they jumped and flew into the air as

the explosions continued under their feet. They forcefully collided with each other in the air. Again and

again, they collided with their physical bodies instead of their auras. The crowd underneath watched

spellbound. Never before had they witnessed such a tremendous battle!

The spectators covered their ears from the loud sounds. Within just a few moments, Ricky and Owen

had launched dozens of attacks towards each other. The blasts continued as they fought.

Some small cracks began to form in the space as they focused intently on their battle. The force from

their blasts were what created the cracks!

"This is just the beginning of a fabulous battle!" someone gasped in shock. All of the Royal Sky Guards

were deeply impressed by Ricky and Owen's fight. Right away it was already a sight to behold. They

couldn't wait to see how it would unfold!