Chapter 1413 Dazed


    “Howard.” At that moment, the three people who had talked to Jared walked over as well. Howard sized


    up the leader of the party of three and said disdainfully, “Jace, I didn’t think you’d be here.”


    Taking in Howard’s facial expression, Jace merely smiled faintly in response. “I certainly cannot let slip


    this wonderful opportunity. I consider myself very fortunate to join Jared and witness his capabilities this


    time. Jared is the leader of the Sage Leaderboard now, as well as the most outstanding martial artist


    among the younger generation. He outshines almost all the newer-generation geniuses in the martial


    arts world.”


    Despite Jace’s bootlicking, Jared remained unfazed. Nevertheless, Jared felt Jace’s name sounded


    familiar, but he could not recall where he had heard it from.


    Howard sneered while listening to Jace’s tteries. “Why didn’t you praise Jared as the most


    outstanding martial artist among the younger generation and that he was the leader of the Sage


    Leaderboard when you published the challenge invitation on the martial arts forum in the past?”


    Upon hearing that, Howard instantaneously remembered the person who mentioned he wanted to


    challenge him in a fight on the martial arts forum was that man standing before him at that moment.


    Jace immediately felt a little awkward after Howard questioned him. “I was merely kidding at that time. I


    am not qualified to be Jared’s opponent with my abilities.”


    Howard snorted before dragging Jared along and moved to one side, seemingly unwilling to entertain


    Jace and the others further.


    “Jared, you should steer clear of Jace in the future. He’s easily swayed toward whoever is in power and


    is always scheming something,” Howard reminded.


    Jared merely smiled faintly. “I don’t know him, nor am I interested in getting acquainted with him.”


    As Jared spoke to Howard, amotion suddenly erupted among the crowd. Immediately afterward,


    the horde of people automatically stepped aside to clear a path.


    Jared caught sight of a beautiful girl with a heavenly presence ambling into the crowd.


    Many people gaped at her because of her extraordinary temperament. They were astonished when


    they sensed her aura, which suggested she was a Martial Arts Marquis.


    That acknowledgment shocked Jared. I can’t believe a girl as young as her is already a Martial Arts


    Marquis. This is incredible!


    Just as he was about to ask Howard about the girl’s identity, he noticed thetter gawking at her and


    was so close to drooling from his open mouth.


    “Howard, Howard…”


    Jared gently nudged Howard a couple of times before thetter regained his senses.


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    Howard hurriedly wiped the corner of his mouth. His eyes gleamed as he said, “Jared, the Trial is going


    to be fun this time. Do you know who she is?”


    Jared shook his head. He did not recognize that girl.


    “Her name is Astrid Gunderson. She’s the prized daughter of the Gunderson family and a certified


    genius, having achieved the rank of Martial Arts Marquis at neen years old. Astrid is probably the


    strongest girl among the younger generation of female martial artists in the Jadeborough martial arts


    world. Not only is she highly gifted, but she’s also gorgeous, not to mention her divine presence. In the


    past, many scions from Jadeborough were captivated by her and constantly dueled one another to win


    her favor. However, Astridmitted herself to isted cultivation afterward for many years. Only then


    did everyone gradually grow less fervent about her. Unexpectedly, she’s here to participate in the Trial


    today!”


    Howard’s excitement intensified as he borated while fixating his gaze on Astrid the entire time.


    All those participants of the Trial present were either descendants of powerful sects and respectable


    families or prominent figures among the younger generation of martial artists. All of them widened their


    eyes and stared at Astrid following her advent.


    At that moment, Jace took the lead to greet Astrid. “Ms. Gunderson, I didn’t expect you to be done with


    your cultivation already!”


    Astrid nodded at Jace courteously. “It’s been a few years since west met, and you’re already the


    leader of the Sage Leaderboard.”