The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 905

No one took this guy, who dared not show his face, seriously. Some people present were even laughing at him.

However, when his intimidating presence blanketed the entire yard, their expressions shifted, and fear started growing in their hearts.

"He's in the Boneforging Realm!" someone yelled in shock, fear finally consuming him.

What did being in Boneforging Realm imply? This was a major realm after True Blood Realm. Few in the older generation of cultivators had reached this stage.

This was a Realm that could only be reached by a martial artist who had progressed onto forging his bones after having purified every single drop of blood in his body. It was certain that he would be extremely powerful.

Everyone present was still young. Even if they were gifted, there was no way they could battle against a powerful cultivator in Boneforging Realm.

Aiden remained calm, though. He said with a laugh, "I think you've probably lived in some cave for too long, old man. We're in Yartford. Do you think you'll suffer no consequences after coming forward like that?"

The masked man laughed as well. "You're quite strong-willed, young man, to be able to remain calm despite my bearing. You're right. We're at Yartford. Unfortunately, though, we're in the countryside.

"If the banquet were held in the city, I wouldn't have dared to show myself. But here? Of course I harbor no reservations."

He clenched his fists. "Even if the nation's Protector is to appear at this moment, there's no guarantee I'll fear him."

"Are you sure about that?" said a voice that seemingly came from all directions.

A ray of light shone momentarily in the yard, and the masked man fell onto the ground with a heavy thump.

"Go on, young ones," said the voice.

No one present had seen clearly what had happened or what the man looked like. After the voice had left those words behind, the masked man disappeared as well.

"Damn, was that the Protector?"