Sparring; Targetting Sunshine

"With that done, let us now proceed to spar. There is only one rule for this, consider this as a light sparring, that means any underhanded means or attack intent to severely injured is prohibited. Now, one can only challenge once, the challenged however cannot say no and must accept the challenge." King Behemoth said some rules before officially starting the spar.

Douglas, the Master of Beast Claw Sect stepped forward. He is very muscular, his bulging muscles indicate the immense power stored within. But the thing is though that his body is not that of an actual human, but half-human and half-beast, with dense hair in different parts of his body and a canine nose, ear, and teeth.

"A monster? Dog? Looks like watchdog man, but watchdog is stronger than him though." Saitama casually commented. Revant beside him remained silent as he didn't understand what his big bro is saying.

"I'll overestimate myself then, Douglas, Sect of the Beast Claw Sect, with the cultivation of Rank 8 Golden Core Formation will underestimate myself and challenge Master Sunshine." Douglas clasped his hands as a weird glint appeared in his eyes.

King Behemoth more or less knew what is about to happen.

Grim, Dancing Sword, Greenwood and Alphaster also wear a weird smile.

Sunshine nodded as he gives his own greeting. In one glance, people can already sense the tremendous power of Sunshine but was currently suppressing it. As if he is a sleeping dragon waiting to be disturbed from its slumber.

"Then I, Sunshine, will accept this challenge," Sunshine said calmly.

The other Master's made some space, placing themselves in the perimeter of the stage.

Douglas was a bit wary of Sunshine, the Hero, due to the latter's high cultivation, a peak Golden Formation, the same cultivation as Dancing Sword, Greenwood and only below King Behemoth himself. This Sunshine is quite a terrifying opponent, although he is dubbed as a savior, he is still quite a ruthless man especially saving someone.

"Then I will strike first," Douglas warned, and then he extended his arms and sharpened claws appeared, his canine seemingly emitting a terrifying bloodlust.

Within a blink of an eye, Douglas disappeared only to appear behind Sunshine and clawed down. A loud whistling gale appeared, showing the tremendous power stored within the strike.

With a sidestep, Sunshine casually extended his hands then blocked the claw by grabbing Douglas' wrist, completely stopping it.

Due to the amount of force colliding, a big cracked appeared on the stage.

"Douglas, I just said earlier this is only a light sparring. Consider this as your last warning." A majestic voice came out, King Behemoth imposingly declared as he stares coldly at Douglas.

Hearing that, Douglas sweated as he felt the pressure the King intentionally emitting towards him.

Jumping back, Douglas composed himself. "Sorry for losing my composure like that, I was caught up in the heat and failed to restrain myself." Douglas apologized but sound insincere.

Sunshine just waved his hand, indicating not to worry.

Just a single exchange from both of them gained songs and praises from the crowd, which were also very excited by the sight happening in front of them. Peak masters in the kingdom sparring, when can they have a chance to watch something like this again in the future.

Watching the fight, Saitama was looking bored as he felt a bit of disappointment by the exchange of the two, he was a bit pumped up earlier to finally see the fight between the so-called 'masters' of the kingdom.

After that, Sunshine and Douglas sparred again but this time it was now truly a light spar.

They were exchanging move very fast but no power, in fact, they are now performing a show for the crowd, making their moves so eye-catching and awe-inspiring.

Eventually, Sunshine gradually lowered his guard as the spar right now was just for show to entertain the crowd.

But never did he expect that Douglas used this opportunity to shamelessly sucker punch him in the face, causing him to kneel down on one leg.

Although a rank 8 cannot compare to a rank 9, Douglas did it because Sunshine guard was down and he punched him with all of his strength and effort, using all the energy he had in store for the punch.

And then he succeeded, he made Sunshine kneel in the ground, humiliating the latter.

"I surrender! I admit my loss." One didn't have time to react as Douglas immediately surrendered himself after making Sunshine kneel.

Seeing the situation, Greenwood and Dancing Sword cannot help but sneer and laugh in disdain at Sunshine's embarrassing state.

Sunshine composed himself as he slowly stood up, his expression deadpan as if he didn't care about that punch at all.

The spectator started to laugh and sneer at the sorry state of Sunshine, calling him someone that doesn't deserve the title of one of the Strongest in the Kingdom.

Adel, stationed in the place where the Hero Sect was assigned along with other disciples clenched their teeth in anger." Those bastards, it seems like they are going to continue this fiasco until my Master dies in humiliation. They are taking my Master's kind temperament for granted." Adel said in fury. The other disciples with him also nodded in agreement and were also angry.

Saitama also saw the whole scene and squint his eyes. It seems like those that Adel said where his Master being humiliated all the time is true.

"Douglas, you dare not heed my warning?" King Behemoth coldly muttered, he released a bit of his aura causing Douglas to palpitate.

'Goddamnit, the King's power is ever so powerful, he is actually forcing me to kneel. Greenwood and Dancing Sword, damn you, both of you ask me to do this and now the King's eye is on me.' Douglas thought in annoyance and also struggling himself to keep upright, fighting the King's intent to force him to kneel down with all his might.

"Apologies, I will not do it again." After a quick apology, Douglas hastily went back to his place to calm down.

Sunshine also went back to his place and was greeted by his angry disciples, angry for him. Sunshine just laughed it off and told them to calm down.

The King only nodded to Douglas' apologies and glanced towards the other Sect Masters. "Anyone? Douglas already challenged and cannot challenge anymore."

"Then I shall overestimate myself and challenge Mr. Greenwood." A graceful and elegant voice sounded. Rose, the Sect Mistress of the Mystic Petal Sect, with a step instantly arrived at the very center of the stage.

Cheers and shouts resounded the Plaza, one of the most beautiful females in the Kingdom, the Mistress of one of the most powerful Sects in the Kingdom. Most fervent cheers came from the spectator's side, dominantly from the males.

Hearing the challenge, Greenwood snorted and with a step also arrived at the center, facing Rose directly. As he observed her, he cannot help but stare longer at the woman's sexy and seductive body, although in her late 30's the body is still at its peak. In reflex, he licked his lips as if already savoring the taste of the woman in front of her.

Rose looked at the disgusting old man in front of her, she was always repulsive of his disgusting appearance and personality. In the public, this old man looks like a kind person, an old man that will help everyone in need but is actually a perverted old freak that targets weaker women and does as he pleases.

Then with a sneer, Greenwood said. "You, a Rank 8 Golden Core Formation challenge me a Rank 9? Underestimating oneself." He intends to secretly make this woman in front of her lose face for rejecting the invitation of the secret alliance being formed. Along with the Martel Clan, he and the latter were the masterminds of the alliance, he was one of it's leading figures.

"Didn't Douglas also challenged Mr. Sunshine despite being a rank lower. Besides, isn't that the purpose of a cultivator? To challenge and defy the heavens, to challenge oneself to the limits? This also just a light sparring, don't tell me you are just like Douglas who, for a moment, struck Sunshine seriously with unknown reasons nor purpose as to why he did that?" Rose rebutted as she stood upright firmly, not willing to back down and bow her head towards the strong.

Rose was also hinting that by shamelessly getting serious towards this light spar, he is going to be like Douglas being shameless, also indicating him bullying someone weaker than him making him lose face if known.

Greenwood was angered by this woman's words in front of him, she basically let him rethink his plans towards her. In fact, Greenwood really has plans in this sparring and that is to humiliate her, making her bow down to his feet, licking it if possible.

"Whatever, just come," Greenwood muttered in anger.

Then the fight between the 2 began.

Fortunately, after the Rose scheming words, Greenwood didn't continue in his plans for humiliating her.

The fight was a true light spar, no skills involved and just hand to hand combat. Yet it was flashy and gained the crowd excitement and exhilaration.

After a few minutes, the two stopped their bout.

Rose has a light glow on her face, she clasped her hands and bowed. "I thank Mister Greenwood for the spar, I have learned many things and will need to contemplate them in the future."

Greenwood was instantly angered as she was clearly implying that this spar served as a lesson for her, a free lesson. Gaining enlightenment for the advancement of one's cultivation is a necessity, but it will be harder and harder to gain the more one increases their cultivation.

He was annoyed that he was used as a sparring lesson for her own benefits while he didn't even gain a single thing but only a wasted breath and time.

Then using a mental message, Greenwood asked Rose that only the two of them can hear. "Are you certain of your stand towards the alliance's plan? Will your sect really stand on the neutral side? If we find out that you are lying, we proceed of an execution mission of your female disciples on sight, doing them as they pleased. You do know that there are now 5 Sects and 3 Clans that joined, this force alone is enough to annihilate your Sect. Since you stated to be on neutral, you will not be included in the fray, but if you somehow joined forces with the King, then prepare your Sect for total annihilation. Remember, do not tell anyone of this information, if you do otherwise then also prepare not just a Sect uprooting but also a humiliating life of all of your female disciples." Greenwood warned her.

Rose was about to walk away, turning her back but stopped after receiving the mental message from Greenwood, then replied. "Since I already said we will be neutral then we will be. But don't be overly conceited by threatening my Sect like that, you think by having an alliance you can humiliate us like this? Never forget, The Greenwood Sect was way weaker than the Mystic Petal Sect in the past and what is in the past can happen again in the future. Do not underestimate us, and if I ever find out even one single strand of hair from any disciple of mine was harmed, then prepare for an all-out war. Even if there will be an all-out war, do you think the Hero Sect won't side with us?" Rose said as she didn't shrink but instead fought back with equal fierceness.

Hearing that, Greenwood snorted in disdain. "Hero Sect? The weakest Sect? What can they possibly do to help you? They don't hold a single fart against us."

Rose turned around and looked at Greenwood in disdain. "Seems like you already forgot about it, how about trying to read your Sect and this Kingdom history again? The Hero Sect, in its peak in the past, was a mighty tier 2 Sect, even Kingdom Macta was below it in terms of power and authority. Even if relegated to a tier 1 Sect, one cannot overlook its influence in the past, moreover, they have much more resources than your Sect. You think that the Hero Sect was weaker in this age was weak because they like it? It was because, after the rise of the Founder, Gale at his peak became a threat to the Kingdom thousands of years ago. After Gale left the Kingdom to explore the world, the Royal Family used all their strength, resources and authority to fully suppress the Sect, resulting in what they are today. This is now known to the public and only us Sect masters have any knowledge about it, don't tell me you forgot?"

Of course, Greenwood knew about it but didn't want to acknowledge it. His Sect in the past was akin to a servant to the Hero Sect, it is a humiliating thing but it is indeed true. Being reminded of it, Greenwood was furious and glared menacingly towards Rose.

Rose ignored the glare, turned her back then walked away but before getting far, she glanced at Greenwood behind her and sent a mental message. "You better rethink your plans in the Hero Sect, if possible do not touch them. I advise you to lay your hands against the Hero Sect, they are a fearsome force in the past, they may be still today so do not risk it. Take this advice from a fellow sect master." Then after that, she continued on her way.

Greenwood was now blinded in anger. 'She dares order me around?!" he thought. Then with shocking speed, he threw a terrifying punch to Rose, intending to incapacitate her. He was not drowned in emotion and cannot control himself from shame and humiliation and thus he resorted to a lowly attack.