Chapter 156: The Duel That Came Early

"Charles Quinny…" Outside Yaori Peak, along a narrow forest path. Charles Quinny, once ranked second among the Inner Sect disciples and recently risen to first, stood in the road with a shield raised, blocking the way. Bryson Guyver, Alexis Langhilt, and the other Nirvana Hall disciples all showed varying degrees of surprise. Bryson's voice dropped into a warning growl. "What are you trying to do?" Charles's eyes gleamed like a tiger's. A black round shield strapped to his left arm,...