Challenge

"Brother Galen, it's better if we practice at the usual mountain where we usually train. This place feels a bit cramped. Besides, it seems like your cousin won't just let us practice peacefully," whispered Julius to Galen Blackthorn.

"Alright! What you're thinking is what I'm thinking too," replied Galen Blackthorn.

"The three of us will join you in training!"

Suddenly, a student's voice was heard asking to train with Julius. With them were two other students who were training. They were the three students considered the least talented in the Earth Dragon Tower.

Actually, the three of them were reluctant to choose Julius, who was considered average in the eyes of the other students at the Earth Dragon Tower; the young man was merely seen as a loser. Even the three students felt that Julius was no better than them. It's just that they didn't want to be bothered by the other students if they joined Amara Gold, so they reluctantly chose to join Julius.

Galen Blackthorn nodded in agreement. He then invited three other students as well. Because Galen Blackthorn was the one inviting them, the three students at the same level as Julius reluctantly agreed to follow them. If Julius had asked, they wouldn't have agreed.

After arriving at the usual mountain where Julius trained with Galen Blackthorn, the five young men didn't immediately start training. Suddenly, one of them spoke up, asking Julius a question. Although still hesitant and occasionally glancing at Galen Blackthorn, he finally gathered the courage.

"Julius, to be honest, I didn't want to follow you to this place. It's because of Senior Galen Blackthorn that I followed you. Honestly, I don't expect much from someone like you to teach me and improve my abilities. It feels like my current abilities are still far below yours, who are still at the Peak Earth Realm with a Spirit Defense at level nine. The three of us are already at the first level of the Heavenly Spirit Realm," said one of the three students named Dorian Star.

"So, what do you want then?" Julius replied shortly.

Galen Blackthorn didn't seem to like the words spoken by the young man named Dorian Star. He intended to reprimand him but was immediately stopped by Julius. He asked what the three students wanted. Although the tone sounded firm, there was no hint of hostility. Julius responded with a smile.

"You have to fight one of us. If you win, then you are indeed worthy to teach us in the Dragon Earth Tower. But if you lose, you have to leave the God Tower Academy and never come back," Dorian Star replied firmly.

Dorian Star's words certainly angered Galen Blackthorn. The young man had already clenched his fists, ready to attack Dorian Star. Of course, Dorian Star's request was considered disrespectful and an attempt to get rid of Julius. Anyone in the cultivation world knows that someone at the Peak Earth Realm level nine would not be able to face someone with a Heavenly Spirit Realm, even if it's just at the first level.

But once again, Galen Blackthorn's intention to strike the three new challenging students was prevented by the young man himself. Julius assured that Dorian Star's request was still reasonable, and he agreed to it. Of course, the decision made by Julius was unexpected by everyone present. They thought the young man could handle just one of them. However, seeing the confidence of the young man, it seemed that Julius already had the determination and grasp to overcome the problem he faced.

"I accept your challenge!" Julius exclaimed.

"You may choose anyone you want to face. Choose one of us who has the lowest ability so that you don't have to suffer any mishaps if you have to endure their attack," Dorian Star said, still giving Julius some leeway.

Julius smiled upon hearing Dorian Star's good intentions. He knew that the three were actually good students who didn't like to cause trouble. It's just that by choosing Julius as their Master, they would have to endure the shame of learning from someone whose spiritual defense was lower than theirs.

"You may all face me together. If I can't forget about you in one strike, then I will leave this place forever," Julius challenged.

 Julius's response once again surprised Galen Blackthorn and everyone else present. Facing just one of them wouldn't guarantee Julius's survival. Now he was challenging all three of them to fight. What's more surprising was Julius's boast that he could defeat all three of them in just one strike.

"How dare you underestimate us, Julius! You're asking for death. I guarantee that if you can withstand facing us, then we will be your followers forever!" Dorian Star exclaimed angrily.

This time, Galen Blackthorn didn't interfere with Julius's decision. Although he was actually doubtful of the young man's abilities, he tried to trust him because often the young man found himself in great luck. He believed that there was something that would help Julius. Galen Blackthorn stepped aside, giving the four students a chance to fight.

The three challenging students immediately prepared themselves, harnessing the energy within their bodies. The first and second level Heavenly Spirit Realm powers of the three students radiated strongly. They used half of their power to face Julius. The three of them planned to bring down the young man in one strike.

 Julius himself just stood still, waiting for the attack. He seemed to do nothing except stand there and smile at his opponents who were preparing themselves. Seeing this, the three students became furious. They felt that Julius was truly underestimating their abilities.

Shortly after, the three of them launched their long-range attacks. A beam of green light emitted powerfully and shot towards Julius. The blows were delivered with all the strength of the three, greatly enhanced by Julius's apparent disregard for them. They no longer held back their mercy, using their full strength. All of them were filled with murderous intent.