" You ? A mere Martial Master ? You really think you can take me on ? " A a 40 Finished A youthful tone broke through in that tense moment , catching everyone off guard . They turned to see who had spoken . Jamero's face paled in fear as he realized it was Leander rising from his seat . He wanted to intervene but knew the moment had passed . Leander walked over to Frankie , worry flashing across Frankie's mind . What's Mr. Leander thinking ?! He had wished that Leander would exit first . Even if trouble came his way , at least Leandrix Corp. would remain secure under Leander's guard . As long as Leander kept a low profile , Gumus wouldn't have any reason to target him . Yet , Leander had decided to take action . The moment Gumus spotted him , they would struggle to escape Maplebrook Manor . Gumus looked puzzled , trying to understand why this self - assured young man had suddenly shown up at such a critical moment . Meanwhile , Bryce's eyes lit up with interest . At the peak of his cultivation as a Martial Master , he was bewildered by how this young guy , no older than seventeen or eighteen , could see through his cultivation level . Leander stood beside Frankie and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder , complimenting , " Frankie , you've got the right idea . Working under me takes guts ! It's okay to lose when you're up against an enemy , but never give in . That's how I roll . " His tone was calm as he met Bryce's threatening gaze and continued , " Plus , I don't think anyone can take me down . " Frankie felt a wave of confusion , thinking , Why is Mr. Leander saying such bold things now ? Bryce frowned , turning his attention to Leander . " Kid , what's your name ? You seem to know a thing or two about martial arts . Are you a martial arts practitioner yourself ? " Though Bryce asked , his tone made it clear he expected an answer , as if Leander had no choice but to respond . Gumus observed silently , his cold demeanor hinting at curiosity about Leander's identity as his confidence suggested he held a greater status than Frankie - Frankie was merely a subordinate , oblivious to his identity . " You're not worthy to ask who I am , " Leander replied coolly , his words blunt and devoid of politeness , ignoring Bryce . Hearing this , Frankie , Jamero , and the others went pale . Bryce was an influential martial 1/3 19:26 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 37 Kneel or Petsh 40 Finished practitioner who had bested countless martial practitioners from the Mornwick martial arts academics . His strength was terrifying ; even firearms posed no danger to him . Frankie had never had the nerve to speak so boldly when Bryce threatened him . Leander boldly confronted Bryce , fully aware he was treading a perilous line . The deadly knife in Bryce's hand was no toy . " Are you looking for trouble ? " Bryce's expression darkened with anger . Leander had insulted him not once but twice . He thought , After cultivating inner strength and returning to Mornwick , I've earned respect everywhere I go . I've built the thriving Bolt Arena and have VIPs like Gumus bending over backward to invite me . How dare this kid look down on me ? Though Leander's reference to " Martial Master " raised doubts about his identity , Bryce wasn't afraid . He had his own master backing him . Yet , Leander's disrespect was intolerable . Even if he didn't kill him , he needed to show him who was in charge . With a fierce swing of his arm , Bryce unleashed a punch - a blow far more potent than Jamero's , capable of shattering bones . The impact reverberated throughout the room , aimed directly at Leander . That punch could easily put Leander in the hospital for a year . Everyone held their breath , the tension thick . Frankie's heart raced as he wanted to step in and block the punch for Leander , ready to risk everything to protect him . He simply couldn't bear the thought of witnessing Leander's demise . However , Bryce's punch was too swift . Before Frankie could react , Bryce's fist was mere inches from Leander's chest . The room held its breath ; everyone assumed Bryce's strike to knock Leander away . Just then , Leander moved . He raised his right hand , pointed a finger , and gently tapped the air before him . Poof . A faint sound erupted as if something had been punctured , and the immense force aimed at Leander abruptly vanished . Bryce's expression shifted to one of astonishment and disbelief . His face froze as he stumbled backward , collapsing to the floor with a hole the size of a fingertip appearing between his eyebrows . In his final moments , he had no clue how he had met his end . The room fell into stunned silence , everyone unable to process what had just happened as the once - arrogant Bryce , a Martial Master , lay lifeless on the floor . 2/3 19:26 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 37 Kneel or Perish 40 Finished Gumus , who had remained composed until now , was visibly shaken . His hand shook as he dropped a silver - plated diamond bracelet worth millions , staring blankly ahead in disbelief . The four top henchmen beside him were equally stunned , entirely at a loss . Bryce had been their most vital asset on this trip , seen as an unstoppable force . Yet now , this legendary figure who had triumphed over countless martial arts academies in Mornwick lay lifeless on the floor . They all thought , What on earth had just happened ?! " Was it you ? " Gumus ' clever mask shattered , revealing a face twisted with fear as he turned to Leander . All eyes fell on Leander . Frankie and Jamero still struggled to believe the scene before them . Their mind raced . Does Mr. Leander indeed do this? Leander dropped his hand , his face impassive . " At this level , pretending to be all high and mighty is just laughable ." Bryce had attained the pinnacle of a Martial Master . He could easily deal with outside martial practitioners like Jamero , and firearms were ineffective against him . A man like Bryce could take down someone like Frankie without effort . Unfortunately for him , he had crossed paths with Leander . Killing Bryce didn't elate Leander ; it was as if he had performed a trivial task . Leander turned his gaze to Gumus , a wicked grin spreading across his face as he declared , " Now , I'm offering you a chance as well . Kneel and swear loyalty to me , and I'll let you live ! " Send Gifts 50 (8) 3/3