The Man’s Decree – Chapter 5365

Yuliana's expression darkened. She understood Rylan's pride, being tenth on the martial roll made him nearly untouchable and gave him the authority to look down on other cultivators with lower cultivation levels. However, she also knew Jared's true depth.

"Commander Drake, King Aurelius' order is clear. If dueling Jared stains your pride, send one of your men instead," she said, voice cold enough to frost steel.

Rylan's jaw flexed. A compromise surfaced. He lifted a hand and barked across the martial arts arena, "Martin! Front and center!"

The named captain of Imperial Guard, a mountain of sinew with a scarred face-dropped to one knee. "I'm here, Commander Drake!"

Martin Stone, Earthly Immortal Realm Level Seven, was famed for raw ferocity, Earthly Immortal Realm Level Eight cultivators sometimes avoided his path.