The Deadly Assassin Robin (Tristan Storm) novel Chapter 1081

Chapter 1081 Master Elijah
"The former sect leader of the Northern Star Sect, Master Elijah?" Gardner, the head of the Celestial Blade Sect, instantly revealed an expression of deep respect and admiration.

"Master Elijah's return is our only hope against Drakebane, our chance to reclaim Sakurania's martial honor! He's a legendary grandmaster, a once-in-a-century talent. Thirty years ago, a fabricated scandal robbed us of his brilliance—a deliberate conspiracy that drove him away. Since then, our martial world has declined, losing its true spirit. Without Master Elijah, we've become a second-rate power. The Nine Grandmasters on our ranking have lost their luster. Only his presence can restore the Sakurania Martial Arts Ranking to its rightful place at the top of the world."

Roderick of the Ironwood Sect concurred. "Master Elijah's mastery is undeniable. His absence has dimmed Sakurania's martial spirit. It's a tragedy, a profound disgrace! All due to petty ambition and power grabs. Master Elijah was framed; we all know Juan was behind it! And yet, no one dared defend him. Shame on us! We're contemptible! Sakurania's martial world, for all its supposed greatness, rejected a true grandmaster of virtue. This reveals the rot at the heart of our people!"

Reynard shook his head, heavy with remorse. "Everyone knew Juan fabricated the scandal 30 years ago. We all knew Master Elijah was a man of integrity, incapable of such vile acts. He was framed—branded a traitor and destroyed by their scheming. The actress who entrapped him? She became famous. Juan, the architect of it all, profited immensely. Master Elijah? He was driven into exile, training in Mount Fuoco's icy depths, disillusioned with a corrupt world where honesty loses. The Northern Star Sect's disciples abandoned him—some publicly denounced him. His own son, burdened by the scandal, died in a duel.

"Our Sakurania martial world, consumed by jealousy and intolerance, rejected true talent. We destroyed our strongest—the grandmaster who could have upheld our honor. Had he stayed, the Northern Star Sect wouldn't have fallen to Drakebane. We wouldn't be suffering this humiliation. His forced exile is our greatest shame," Reynard finished, his voice thick with regret.