My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 216

Chapter 216 

Still in shock, Skadi was brought back to her senses by Justin’s voice. She shook her head and replied, “I… I’m not quite sure… It seems… he might be in the Profound Reality Realm too?” 

Her last few words were spoken very softly, lacking any confidence. 

Previously at the Zells’ home, she had witnessed both Father Lloyd and Father Cillian treating this man with the utmost respect. 

Father Lloyd had the strength of a stage nine grandmaster. 

Anyone who could make him cautious would have to have a level of cultivation surpassing his… 

Zakariah stood in the center of the martial arts arena, placing his hand on his heart and facing the surrounding audience. He said, “When friends come from afar, is it not a joy? Today, the Ihara Martial Arts School from Sagen and my Jonford Hero Martial Arts School will have a friendly sparring. I hereby warmly welcome everyone!” 

As soon as he was done talking, a long-haired young man from Ihara Martial Arts School, wearing wooden clogs, stepped forward. “We’re here to challenge your school today. If you lose, you must close down your martial arts school, as per the rules!” 

Upon hearing this, the venue went silent. 

Zakariah’s face darkened. 

He knew they were here to challenge his school. 

If he lost, he would naturally close the martial arts school. 

However, before this, he intended to give a proper speech. 

Respect and morality came before martial arts 

How dare a student from the Ihara Martial Arts School make such a bold statement publicly? 

Moreover, Newi did not seem upset at his student’s lack of tact. 

They were not just here to challenge; they were here to cause trouble. 

After waiting a full minute without any response from Newi, Zakariah slowly said, “If that’s the case, let’s just start!” 

He then slowly left the arena. 

The long-haired young man slightly waved his hand, and five students from his school marched toward the arena. 

Two were at stage five of the Energy Cultivation Realm. 

Two were at stage five of the Grandmaster Realm, and the last was at stage one of the Great Grandmaster Realm. 

Then, Nash turned to look at the students from the Hero Martial Arts School. 

Most were in the Energy Cultivation Realm. Three were Grandmasters, and two were Great Grandmasters. 

The three Grandmasters were only at stage three, and the Great Grandmaster was only at stage 

one. 

Zakariah nodded toward his students, and two young students at stage five of the Energy Cultivation Realm stepped forward. 

They were followed by two men in their 30s, both stage three grandmasters. 

Lastly, a limping stage one great-grandmaster approached the arena. 

Nash could not help but comment, “Good heavens, your martial arts school is really in a sad state, isn’t it?” 

The other side’s two stage five grandmasters could easily suppress Hero Martial Arts School’s stage three grandmasters, and their only credible great-grandmaster was a cripple. 

Fortunately, both sides had practitioners in stage five of the Energy Cultivation Realm. 

Zakariah frowned and said, “I didn’t expect the Ihara Martial Arts School to come… and I didn’t expect their strength to be this strong!” 

At this moment, both sides stood facing each other in the middle of the martial arts arena. 

“Hold on!” 

Nash stood up from his chair, and everyone looked puzzled. 

“Martial arts should be fair and just! 

“The difference in the cultivation levels between the students of the Ihara Martial Arts School and the Hero Martial Arts School is too great! There’s no fairness at all! 

“Either forbid the use of inner energy or replace them with people of equal cultivation realm!” 

Nash’s voice echoed like it was amplified, reaching everyone’s ears.