Tony Clark stood beside them.
When had he arrived?!
No one knew.
"Didn't you prepare a gift for my brother...?" Tony asked slowly with a playful smile.
Without another word, the Third Elder turned and walked toward the stage. The Seventh Elder followed.
Soon, their gifts were presented. Servants Announced each and every gift while mentioning names.
Finally it's Tony's turn. All eyes shifted.
Tony walked forward calmly, his steps steady, unhurried.
In his hand— A simple ring.
He simply placed it into Leo's hand. The servant stepped forward and announced loudly,
"An ancient jade ring, gifted by Young Master Tony!"
A few guests nodded politely.
Some lost interest.
A ring? Compared to everything else— It seemed insignificant.
Even Leo was slightly confused. But he didn't show it. "Thank you, brother," he said sincerely.
Tony leaned slightly closer. "Add life energy to it."
"…What?"
"Try it."
There was something in Tony's tone. Leo obeyed.
The moment his energy flowed into the ring— His expression froze. His eyes widened in shock..
A vast space unfolded within his perception.
A storage space large enough to hold mountains. Neatly arranged sections. A flowing life-energy fountain.
"…Brother…" His voice dropped. "Where did you get this?"
Tony smiled faintly. "Shh…! Don't let anyone know. If Father finds out… I'm done for."
Without waiting Tony walked away… Leaving behind a stunned Leo… And a hall that had no idea what had just been placed in his hands.
***
Inside Tony's room…
Tony quietly shut the door behind him. The laughter, the clinking glasses, the hollow congratulations… all of it faded. For a brief second, he stood still, his back resting against the door.
Then his eyes sharpened.
"System."
The interface appeared instantly.
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[Fated Villain System]
Defeated Elvin Clay → +10 Fate Points, Defeated Elsa Clay → +10 Fate Points, Defeated Eon Clay → +10 Fate Points,
Crushed Pride of Clay Family → +30 Fate Points
Defeated Servant Kin → +5 Fate Points, Defeated Servant Din → +5 Fate Points, Defeated Guard Raghav → +10 Fate Points, Defeated Guard Mahesh → +10 Fate Points…
Total Fate Points: 270
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Tony's brows lifted slightly.
"So much… from something this small?"
He hadn't fought seriously. He hadn't even tried. Most of those encounters had been nothing more than displays of dominance, moments of suppression rather than actual battles.
And yet- The system had counted everything.
"So as long as I stand above them… it counts." Tony muttered with a smile.
His gaze moved downward.
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[Grand Reward Unlocked]
Condition Met: Resisted targeted scheme, overturned manipulation, and preserved personal fate trajectory.
Reward: Sky Rank Fighting Technique - Tyrant Dragon Fist
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For the first time since the system appeared… Tony felt genuine surprise.
"A Sky Rank…?" He repeated it slowly, as if confirming the words.
This wasn't just rare. This was something entire families fought over.
Even the Clark family's strongest technique, the Water Flow Sword, was only Earth Rank. Sky Rank techniques were not meant to appear casually—certainly not as a "reward."
Tony exhaled slowly, but the faint gleam in his eyes betrayed his excitement.
"This system… …is far more generous than I thought." Without wasting another second, he turned and left the room.
***
Under Ground Martial Training Room…
It's the Nine Pillars Training Ground, a place designed to endure immense force and isolate any disturbance.
The moment he stepped inside, he disabled the surveillance system with a precise command. One by one, the reinforced doors sealed shut behind him.
Now… There were no witnesses. Tony walked to the middle and sat down cross-legged.
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System- Tyrant Dragon Fist (Peak Sky Rank)
A forbidden fighting technique with 7 escalating levels, each unleashing a dragon's wrath through the user's fists, multiplying destructive force with explosive recoil.
[Warning]
Insufficient physique will result in rebound collapse, causing internal rupture and possible instant death.
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Tony felt a chill after reading the description. "Seems like I need to achieve Dragon Physique to fully master this Tyrant Dragon Fist.
"But this is not the right time to achieve Dragon physique. It's okay… first I will achieve minor success in Tyrant Dragon Fist… when time is right it can be mastered along with physique." Tony thought with a determined look.
"Activate."
[Fighting Technique Enlightenment Card - 3 Hours Activated]
The shift was immediate. Tony's perception sharpened to an unnatural level.
Every detail of his body became clear… his breathing rhythm, muscle tension, energy flow. It was as if someone had peeled back the layers of instinct and replaced them with pure understanding.
Tyrant Dragon Fist - First Form: Silent Dragon Fist
Tony stood slowly… His fist rose. While changing his stance accordingly, he began delivering the punch repeatedly.
At first glance, it was simple. But under enlightenment- It wasn't.
His breath aligned with the strike.His body followed a natural rhythm. Every movement connected seamlessly.
When his fist extended… A faint ripple followed. Tony's eyes flickered.
He repeated the motion. Again and Again.
Each strike grew sharper. More precise. Suddenly a soft crack echoed.
One of the pillars trembled slightly.
"…So this is the beginning. Seems like there is movement technique involved in it." Tony muttered as he understood the Dragon Fist stance which is ever changing.
He spent an entire hour trying to understand the movement of legs. The trick lies in the silence. Because when he delivered the punch, it was all silent.
The enemy won't even notice any movement… that's the beauty of Silent Punch!
Tyrant Dragon Fist - Second Form: Coiling Dragon Punch
This time, his body shifted… His stance lowered… His torso twisted.
The force didn't come from the arm. It came from rotation.
His vision changed as several images flowed before him as thousands of Coiling Dragons moved with authority. He engraved every detail while trying to replicate the movement.
When he struck… The air compressed audibly. The impact echoed louder.
A visible fracture appeared on the pillar.
Tony's breathing deepened. The difference was clear.
More than two hours passed… But Tony didn't rush to learn more moves. Only after understanding the Coiling Dragon Punch, he moved to next form.
Then- The third form revealed itself.
Tyrant Dragon Fist - Third Form: Flying Dragon Kick
This form carried weight. Not just physically… But mentally.
The strike was not just force… It was intent. His fist drove forward with overwhelming pressure.
BOOM!
The chamber vibrated. A dent formed on the pillar, deeper than before.
But the impact sent Tony rolling on the floor. Blood oozed from his mouth and skin ruptured at many points.
Tony immediately sat up and began understanding the technique more thoroughly. The enlightenment card was also coming to an end.
"Seems like this is my limit." Tony muttered as he couldn't gather energy to execute
"That's why Foundation matters. I can only master this Tyrant Dragon Fist by achieving Dragon Physique." Tony thought as he opened his eyes.