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The crowd was stoked when they realized this would be a martial arts battle. A contest of raw power between two warriors in the Astanian Dragon Leaderboard was unheard of. It might have happened unofficially, but there were no reports of it being done in public.

The two Transcendents ignored the crowd's enthusiastic response as they silently gauged each other's power.

The battle had already begun, but no one seemed to have the intention to make the first move. It was as if they were wary of each other's power.

As the seconds ticked by, the tension also became increasingly apparent.

Amidst the loud cheers of the audience, the two Transcendents suddenly moved at the same time.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Both men swung their fists without any superficial techniques.

In the next moment, a fearsome 'bang' echoed as their fists clashed in midair.

Bang!

The veins on Lucas's arm protruded as he imbued more mana into his fist.

He is indeed different.

Lucas thought to himself when he felt the force behind Andre's punch. It was like an unstoppable meteorite that struck the planet with power that could destroy anything in its path!

Contrary to the calmness on his face, Andre was inwardly shocked. He had trained his punches and kicks for decades. Although there was no technique added to this punch, this contained the years of his relentless efforts in perfecting this simple move.

No one had come out unscathed after receiving his punch. At least not until this very moment.

The man in front of him looked completely unharmed and he was even able to compete with him equally!

Lucas Silversword, we have underestimated you!

The two Transcendents retreated after that initial clash.

Andre furrowed his eyebrows and he decided to no longer hold back.

"Lucas, you have become more powerful so I won't hold my punches anymore."

As soon as he said those words, his aura completely changed.

A heavy and ferocious pressure descended upon Lucas's body as Andre released his aura.

Facing this fearsome power, Lucas also let loose his mana, enveloping his whole body like a protective membrane.

The pressure on his body immediately disappeared.

Suddenly, he felt an overpowering killing intent, momentarily freezing him in place.

Subsequently, Andre appeared in front of him, unleashing a devastating kick aimed at his head.

Whoosh!

The air seemed to split from his attack.

You are not the only one who learned martial arts!

Thinking about this, Lucas performed a spinning kick which brought forth a tremendous amount of force.

Bang!

The two Transcendents exchanged a series of blows, causing shockwaves with every collision!

The spectators could hardly open their eyes due to the fearsome winds created because of their battle.

At the VIP section, the special guests watched the battle with bated breath.

"Insane! Their punches and kicks could kill an Elite Knight!"

"I think this is getting dangerous. One of them could end up dead if this fight continues."

Prince Giovanni frowned.

Lucas was more powerful than he had imagined.

I was wrong.

Lucas isn't just a northern tiger. He is a wild northern tiger!

But this makes things more fun. Taming a wild tiger is more exciting!

While he was immersed in his thoughts, he suddenly heard a series of footsteps behind him. Experience more content on My Virtual Library Empire

He subconsciously turned his head and saw someone that made his eyes turn cold.

Leighnard!

Prince Giovanni took a deep breath as he stared at this person. He didn't even bother to conceal the look of spite on his face.

Leighnard Exlor Astania, the crown prince of the empire, and the man who would one day sit in the jeweled throne.

The crown prince had long, wavy golden hair that extended to his shoulders. His ocean-blue eyes exuded dignity befitting someone with imperial bloodline.

He wasn't tall or muscular like the second prince. He had a slender physique similar to that of scholars untrained in combat. However, hidden in this slim body was a power that only a few had ever reached… the realm of Elite Knights!

As if sensing his gaze, Leighnard looked over in his direction and let out a faint smile.

When the people in the VIP section discovered that it was the crown prince, they immediately rose to their feet and greeted him respectfully.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Unlike the second prince who everyone was fearful of, everyone was genuinely respectful toward the crown prince.

"It is good to see you, everyone. It looks like there is something fun to watch here." The crown prince displayed his graceful bearing which was the exact opposite of his younger brother's temperament.

Looking at his elder brother who was surrounded by the nobility, Prince Giovanni snorted in his heart.

That hypocritical bastard! I really hate seeing that annoying effeminate piece of shit!

He took his eyes away from the crown prince and focused his attention on the battle.

"Oh my, isn't that Lord Andre down there?" Leighnard's voice drifted into his ears, making him even more irritated.

Prince Giovanni didn't want to lash out in public so he chose to ignore the crown prince who had intentionally sat next to him.

The nobles who were seated in the VIP section became nervous. They could only pray that these two wouldn't get into conflict.

"I'm surprised that Lord Lucas can fight Lord Andre equally in martial arts. No wonder you are interested in him." Prince Leighnard rubbed his chin with a thoughtful smile.

He knew that his brother's goal was to invite Lucas onto his side and he was here for that same reason.

Prince Giovanni was ticked off by his words. He glanced at the crown prince and frowned. "What are you insinuating?"

"Relax." Prince Leighnard shrugged as he chuckled, showing an innocent look on his face.

"Giovanni, you can't force Lord Lucas to join you. You should let him make the choice himself. Forcing him might only backfire." He added with a teasing tone.

Prince Giovanni clenched his fists and just as he was about to respond, a violent explosion rocked the coliseum.

Boom!