The Supreme God of Martial Arts

Austin most certainly did not mean to belittle all warriors of the Sky Realm.

When he was still in the Violet Orchid Empire, they were quite high up in the hierarchy of martial arts, and nobody else could be superior to them in that aspect.

However, things were obviously different in the Heavenly Dragon Holy Kingdom, where warriors of such cultivation base had inferior status. The independent cultivators of the Sky Realm had no other means to acquire resources, except joining the mercenary groups.

After he cto the Heavenly Dragon Holy Kingdom, Austin felt the tremendous difference between small and great powers. The cultivation base he thought was so high was merely the cultivation base of the commoners in this kingdom.

"Hello, good morning!" A seemingly honest voice echoed in Austin's ears. He looked up and saw a dark-skinned man in his late twenties, smiling and sitting down beside him.

"Bloke, you seemed to be too young to kill an eight-level diabolic beast and join the Tiger Mercenary Team. You have done an impressive work there. You're really keeping a low profile. By the way, I'm Allen from the Three Town. Making friends is one of my many hobbies.

Since both of us just joined the Tiger Mercenary Team, we should be friends and help each other, right? | believe we'll have many opportunities for killing enemies and traveling around the world." Although he was stupid-looking and seemed like a baboon, his honesty and sincerity worked miracles to earn other people's trust.

Besides, Austin felt the guy's wave of vital energy force and immediately knew that he had the scultivation base as his.

"That will be fine for me!" Austin pretended to be polite and friendly to this man and his seemingly kind offer. However, beneath the realistic appearance, Austin captured his sly glances. He was undoubtedly seeing more of his new friend than with just his cheeky smiles and foolish pretentions.

Although he befriended Allen, he didn't want to talk with such a mysterious stranger anymore.

"Well, my friend... | think you must have possessed a large number of resources if you can command such great power at such a young age," Allen said, flashing a false smile on his face.

Allen looked at the Space Ring on Austin's finger. His greedy glances most certainly said a lot about his true intentions.

"Since you're not too old yourself, that makes the two of us," answered Austin.

He was quick to return a greedy glance at Allen's Space Ring.

"Allen, your Space Ring seems to be one of good quality. There must be many precious resources stored inside," Austin added as he cunningly smiled.

As Allen saw Austin's devious grin, an idea suddenly popped in his head.

"Is it possible that this young man is also waiting for an opportunity to kill and rob? It's impossible. He's too young to frighten me.

| should try to earn his trust first, and then invite him to a desolate village. With no witnesses around, | can murder him for his Space Ring." It wouldn't be the first tfor Allen to do such a shameless thing.

His flickering glances told Austin that he had harbored vicious intention already. Not afraid of his safety, Austin didn't want to waste tin guarding against a lesser opponent. If this new friend crossed the line, Austin would have to fight back and kill him.

Austin and Allen talked with each other like two deceitful opponents who pretended to be companions.

About half a day later, all tests required by the Tiger Mercenary Team ended.

Thirty candidates in total passed the tests and finally joined the team.

All of them were instructed to gather inside the hall.

Two warriors of the Tiger Mercenary Team, one at the preliminary stage of the Imperial Realm and the other one at the medium stage, were intended to train the new members.

They started by elaborating how to kill diabolic beasts in the Sunset Mountain.

Austin gained a better knowledge of those diabolic beasts’ strengths through their explanations.

Sunset Mountain, located in the Heavenly Dragon Holy Kingdom, ran through the southwest part of the empire, which was also hto many diabolic beasts.

Those beasts had great strengths. Most of them were of sixth-level, seventh-level, and eighth-level beasts, while the fewer rest were of higher levels.

Legend had it that a warrior even bumped into the Beast Master in the Sunset Mountain.

Nobody dared to underestimate the diabolic beasts from that mountain. If those beasts were captured and killed, they could be used for practicing the body-refining skill.

The news absolutely hyped and excited Austin. He made up his mind to enter the mountain, kill as many diabolic beasts as possible, and practice the Beast Energy-extracting Skill.

Before they left for their quest, the two trainers said sencouraging words.

"Guys, remember, when this mission is done, all of you will be awarded according to your harvest in the mountain.

The most outstanding candidate among you will officially join our team.

| believe you have heard of the wealth and reputation of our team. If you join us officially, you will have monthly access to abundant resources useful for refining your cultivation base.

Of course, if any of you dares to cheat and deceive us by claiming an award without doing anything in the mountain, we will teach you a lesson that you will never forget," said one of the trainers in a harsh voice.

He looked quite dangerous as he scanned all the 30 candidates standing in the hall.

He promised them of their rewards if they worked hard, and threatened to punish them if they dared to laze around.

The new candidates met his intimidating glances and felt frightened as they lowered their heads to avoid the harsh gazes.

However, Austin appeared calm--as he usually did. He raised his teacup and drank his tea slowly.

Seeing his arrogant action, the trainer felt offended.

"Kid, don't be rude. | will not cto your rescue if you're in danger in the mountain," the trainer uttered in annoyance.

Yet, with that remark, he didn't try to embarrass Austin. If he would lash out at Austin in front of the new recruits, he might scare them, and in turn, they might refuse to serve the team.

Therefore, the trainer who was a warrior at the medium stage of the Imperial Realm restrained himself from getting angry and calmed down quickly.

"Okay. Let's call it a day. Go hand cback here at 7 in the morning. We'll head to the Sunset Mountain together," he instructed.

The thirty candidates walked out of the hall and returned to their houses in the Dragon City.

However, before they could reach the square outside, they suddenly halted.

A group of people, led by three middle-aged men, stood on the way of the candidates.

"Hey, you idiots. Are you the guys who just joined the Tiger Mercenary Team? Ha-ha, only fools would think of joining such an incompetent team," one of the three middle-aged men sarcastically remarked.

The group of people standing behind him roared in arrogant and cocky laughter.