My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash and Hera) novel Chapter 1725

Before Elistan even had time to react, Benedict threw a punch that sent him flying. Benedict moved so quickly that Elistan did not even have time to react.

Elistan pierced his saber into the ground and used its momentum to propel himself back onto his feet. Then, he turned around and flung his saber outward. A sword form cut through the air and whooshed toward Benedict.

Benedict quickly moved his feet. Instead of retreating, he darted forward, dodging to avoid the sword. He then slapped Elistan across the face.

The slap could be heard clearly. Although Elistan was using spiritual energy to protect himself, he still found himself getting slapped square in the face.

Both Elistan and Benedict had achieved mid-Mystique Loyalty Realm. Additionally, both of them also had tangible gold cores.

The only difference between them was that Elistan spent most of his time practicing his cultivation in the mountains. The only fights he ever got into were with his fellow disciples in his sect. He had little to no experience fighting for his life.

Meanwhile, Benedict had garnered some experience under his belt during his time in the Divine Strategy Squadron. He had been on the frontlines before and killed hundreds of dozens of enemies on the battlefields.

Additionally, his grandfather, who was a Profound Oriental Realm expert, had provided him with one-on-one guidance. He might have only achieved mid-Mystique Loyalty Realm, but his battle skills actually placed him within the ranks of having achieved late Mystique Loyalty Realm.

He could easily have killed Elistan earlier but had decided to show him mercy because there were members of the Zen Heart Sect watching them.

Though the Zen Heart Sect was merely a second-tier sect, they were still headed by two Profound Oriental Realm experts.

If Elistan were related to one of those Profound Oriental Realm experts by blood, it was likely that not even Benedict's grandfather could manage to protect him.

He could pay no heed to his safety, but he had to be mindful of his comrades in the Divine Strategy Squadron.

“I’ve lost…”

Elistan hung his head low, a dejected expression on his face. He was one of his sect’s outstanding talents. Every time he fought his fellow disciples, he was able to defeat them without much effort.

However, today, he had been utterly defeated by a Mystique Loyalty Realm expert from one of the worldly sects.

“This man isn't an honorable fighter, Elistan. You only lost because you had gotten gravely injured by the concealed weapon he used!”

Conrad tried his best to comfort Elistan. “Are you feeling alright? I heard that those who use concealed weapons like to incorporate poisons into their weapons as well. You only lost because you’ve been poisoned!”

Elistan shook his head as he sighed. “I’ve lost, and that’s that. You don’t have to try and make up excuses for me!”

He knew perfectly well whether he had been poisoned or not.

June got to her feet. She released her Profound Reality Realm aura as she stood up.

Ethel hurriedly said, “Laverne, she’s only achieved up to the Profound Reality Realm!”

A look of suspicion appeared in Laverne’s eyes as she whispered, “Don’t be fooled by appearances. These guys are extremely crafty. Something is definitely up if even a martial artist who has only achieved the Profound Reality Realm dares speak up!”

“Leave if you aren’t brave enough to fight!” June gave Laverne a look of disgust.

Then, she turned to Dallas and said, “Let’s head back, Mr. Cricton. I don’t think they’d dare to rob us in broad daylight!”

Dallas smiled as he nodded. “Let’s head back!”

The watching members had bored looks on their faces as they shook their heads and turned around to leave.

Maggie said aggrievedly, “There are so many mosquitoes in the mountains, Laverne. I don’t want to be bitten by them again tonight!”

Laverne gritted her teeth. “I’ll fight you!”