From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir Chapter 48 Destined to Rise " Gareth ? " Leander's eyes narrowed slightly as a flash of coldness passed through them . 39 Finished " You know Gareth , Mr. Ashcroft ? Does that mean you're also from the Ashcroft family of Highcliffe ? " Gale asked in astonishment upon noticing the change in Leander's expression . It suddenly clicked for him . Leander's last name was Ashcroft , and his strength and talent were undeniable . In all of Astria , the only family with such remarkable talent and power that shared the Ashcroft name was the one from Highcliffe . " I'm not part of the Ashcroft family , and I don't know Gareth , " Leander replied and shook his head without hesitation . Ever since Reginald had cast him out of the family and Gareth had destroyed his martial veins , he had severed all ties with the Ashcroft family . They were strangers to him now and not even worth a second thought . Although Gareth was Leander's biological father , he no longer existed in Leander's world after everything he had done . Now , he was merely a stranger . To be honest , Leander owed the creation of his unique martial art , " Devourer's Ninefold Path , " to Gareth Ashcroft . Leander would never have reached his current level of mastery without him . Gale breathed a sigh of relief . With Gareth leading the way and Ethan emerging as a top talent . What other clan in Astria could compete with them if Leander also came from the family ? " North Dragon , South Shire , West Judie and East Morgan - Royce . That's interesting ! " Leander chuckled , and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly . The martial world had never really disappeared from this realm . It had merely gone underground despite modern advancements in technology and hidden from the eyes of the ordinary populace , but it was still very much alive . " Who among these four is the strongest? " he asked . " Of course , it's Gareth , " Gale answered with deep respect in his voice . " He defeated the six Martial Sovereigns from overseas ten years ago . This victory shook the world and caused warriors from both within and outside Astria to tremble at the news . Among the Four Extremes , Grayson , also known as ' the Undefeated , once fought Gareth and lost by a narrow margin ." " Maximilian has even admitted that he's no match for Gareth , so it's widely accepted that 1/4 19:30 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 48 Destined to Rise 32 ) Finished Gareth is the strongest among the Four Extremes and the greatest in Astria's martial world . " Leander nodded slightly . He'd always known that Gareth was powerful . He had looked up to Gareth as a child and hoped to surpass him one day . He just hadn't realized Gareth was this strong and towered a figure in Astria's martial world . He smirked subtly as confidence radiated from his eyes . I will claim the title of " the strongest " from Gareth one day . I will rise above them and make them look up to me , even if they are powerful . Leander casually pulled out a chair and sat down in the courtyard . Gale , Dylan , and the others didn't dare leave . They all sat nearby , not wanting to offend him . Leander noticed that Gale and Dylan seemed to know a lot about the current state of Astria's martial world , so he asked , " The Four Extremes are the top martial artists as the old masters . Are there any other interesting figures aside from them ? " Dylan responded , " There are other martial sovereigns aside from the Four Extremes , but none stand out as much . " " However , there are several rising stars in Astria's martial world . These talents are the future of our martial arts community which is renowned as the " Twin Stars of Highcliffe and the Three Brilliants , Four Beauties . " " " Oh ? " Leander's interest was piqued . He was eighteen and already a Martial Sovereign . He was curious about the level of skill these new generation talents possessed . Dylan continued , " The Three Brilliants are Kian from the Stonepeak Sect , Theo from the Skycrown Sect , and Edmond from Bladehold Temple . They're all direct disciples of major sects , and their skills far surpass others their age . " The Four Beauties are four remarkable women who not only possess great martial talent but are also known for their unparalleled beauty . Countless young martial artists are captivated by them . " The Four Beauties are Claire from the Silvermoon Sect , Sylvia from the Stonepeak Sect , Emma from the Tri - Peak Sect , and Olivia from the Tarlyn Guild . As for the Twin Stars of Highcliffe , they are Ethan , who is the son of Gareth , and Daphne , who is the sole heiress of the Florian family . " These nine are considered the future pillars of Astria's martial world , and many believe they are destined to become martial sovereigns . " Ivy's eyes lit up with excitement as she listened . Though she was only starting to learn martial arts and had barely reached the level of an internal martial artist . She couldn't help but dream of one day standing among these extraordinary figures and matching their brilliance . 2/4 19:30 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 48 Destined to Rise 39 Finished As Dylan listed off the names of these well - known talents , Leander remained indifferent by showing little reaction . Only when Ethan and Daphne's names were mentioned did his expression shift slightly . " Are any of them martial sovereigns yet ? " he asked . Dylan and Gale exchanged glances before shaking their heads . " They're all still at the peak of Martial Grandmaster but just shy of becoming Martial Sovereign . Ethan is considered the strongest among them , with Daphne and Claire being the top females . But none have reached the level of a Sovereign yet despite their talents , " Dylan explained and then turned to Leander with admiration . " Mr. Ashcroft , you are their peer in age and have already surpassed them . It will cause an uproar in Astria's martial world if word of this gets out ! " Leander didn't seem too concerned , but his thoughts did drift to Ethan and Daphne . Back when Gareth had stripped Leander of his martial veins , those veins had been transplanted into Ethan . Ethan had risen to become one of Astria's top martial talents over the past eight years , and Daphne wasn't far behind and stood shoulder - to - shoulder with both Ethan and Claire . Leander still didn't think much of them even though these nine were at the pinnacle of Astria's martial world . Since I created ' Devourer's Ninefold Path , ' my perspective has expanded beyond my peers to look at the previous generations and the world . Even the ' Twin Stars of Highcliffe and the Three Brilliants , Four Beauties ' seem insignificant compared to me . My opponents are at least the likes of Gareth and Ethan . " Mr. Halloway ! " Leander suddenly looked up . His eyes were sharp as stars and fixed Gale with a steady gaze . " I saved your father today , so you owe me a debt ," Leander said calmly . Gale immediately stood up and bowed deeply . " Of course , we will answer your call without hesitation if you ever need anything ." Leander nodded . " I'll be returning to Ravenridge tomorrow . I trust you'll remember what you promised today if I ever need your help in the future ." Gale bowed again . His tone was filled with gratitude . " Mr. Ashcroft , we will never forget your kindness . We are always at your service ." Leander turned and walked out the door with a faint smile . He left with ease and confidence . 3/4 19:30 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 48 Destined to Rise 39 Finished Gale and Dylan snapped back to reality once Leander disappeared through the door . Ivy also came to her senses and stared blankly at the doorway . Gale's heart trembled as he recalled Leander's ability to strike Raymond with a single blow . His voice was heavy as he spoke , " He will shake the world if he survives his encounter with Grayson . " Send Gifts 50 B