The Cultivation Boost Pill was a fourth-grade pill that enhanced the cultivation base. It was especially useful for Lesser Deity Masters and cost at least five thousand spiritual stones per pill. And that was just for an ordinary one.
Sebastian had given Tony a vial of top-grade Seven-Striped Cultivation Boost Pills. Each of these was worth over 100 thousand spiritual stones. A vial of nine would easily fetch over 100 thousand spiritual stones.
Sebastian's willingness to offer Tony such pills as a bribe indicated he was far from an ordinary figure. During their conversation, Sebastian maintained a calm yet dignified demeanor. This hinted at a depth of strength yet to be revealed.
He concluded that Sebastian was likely a hidden master, and defeating Dangelo wouldn't pose a challenge for him.
The other elders who had bet against Tony were equally pleased. To them, it felt as if he was presenting them with treasures on a silver platter.
At that moment, Sebastian faced Dangelo from 20 feet apart on the platform. He looked calm and showed none of the tension expected before a big match.
In contrast, Dangelo's gaze locked sharply onto Sebastian as he said coldly, "I'm giving you a chance to surrender."
"I would love to, but Mr. Jarvis won't permit it," Sebastian said helplessly.
"Since you refuse to surrender, don't blame me for what happens next," Dangelo spat as he drew his long sword and stepped toward Sebastian.
His steps were firm and commanding. With each stride, fiery spiritual energy radiated from him. It caused the ground to tremble slightly as if responding to the fierce intensity of his presence.
His long sword gleamed with a blinding light. The sword energy surged like a roaring fire dragon, as if it could tear through the very fabric of space. It was a sight that dared not be looked upon directly.
Sebastian stood still, and his plain appearance hid a remarkable inner strength. His movements seemed to draw on an unseen strength. While executing the Phantom Stride, he seamlessly integrated with the surroundings.
The spectators held their breath, and their attention was fixed on the two contestants on the platform.
"Mr. Dangelo is so powerful!"
"That's true, but Sebastian shouldn't be taken lightly either. He's facing Dangelo's pressure with such calm confidence."
As the match began, Dangelo initiated the attack. He leaped into the air and swung his sword with all his might.
A torrent of fiery sword energy surged toward Sebastian with devastating force. In an instant, he blurred and effortlessly dodged the earth-shattering strike.
Dangelo struggled to fend off Sebastian's relentless attacks. His complexion flushed as sweat streamed down in torrents.
As Sebastian's attacks intensified, invisible sword energy crashed upon Dangelo like a raging storm. Finally, Dangelo's defenses shattered, and he was forced to retreat.
Sebastian pressed his advantage, and he swung his long sword again. A massive wave of invisible sword energy surged upward like a dragon and charged at Dangelo.
Dangelo poured every ounce of his strength into his defense, but the force was too much to withstand. As a result, he was blasted off his feet and sent crashing backward.
As the dust settled, Sebastian stood triumphantly in midair. His gaze was calm and unreadable. He just stood there, but something about him felt beyond anyone's reach.
Everyone was too stunned to speak, and their eyes widened with disbelief.
"How could he be this strong?" Leila was equally shaken.
After losing to Sebastian earlier, she had chalked it up to her not performing her best, but now, she realized that he had held back. It dawned on her that a single strike from him could have been lethal.

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