Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 127

Darren performed too well. His performance stunned everyone in the area. Only Elsa had a smile on her face, appearing very calm. She knew that Darren always excelled in surprising people. Never before in his life had he failed in any venture he had taken.

"Oh my goodness! This man really is powerful," exclaimed Cathy with her widened eyes.

"Cathy, I remember that you wanted to join the supreme disciple election. I am allowing you to go now," Colin said with a smile.

"Hum. Grandpa, I know you are making fun of me. Even Darren himself said that the test was too dangerous. Stop messing with me already," cried Cathy in anger.

"Ha-ha," everyone laughed. They all understood that the little girl was frightened.

"Darren, come with me. I want to talk with you alone for a minute," said Colin, just ignoring Cathy.

"Elsa, let me show you to the inner department," the Outer Elder Richard hurriedly said with enthusiasm.

Elsa did not answer.

"Just go, Elsa. I will come and find you later," Darren assured her. As he saw that Elsa didn't give Richard any response, he knew that she was waiting for his words.

Elsa then nodded and made an obeisance to Richard by cupping one hand in the other before her chest. She said, "Thank you. Please lead the way, and I will follow you."

Then she followed Richard away, while Darren left with Colin.

"You rock!" said Colin as he and Darren walked towards an open area without other people, showing great excitement. "I indeed misjudged your real battle power. No doubt you are the genius of the geniuses. I did not expect that you could unleash such a powerful force as good as that of a cultivator at the top stage of the Mysterious Realm, while your cultivation is just at the first stage of the Mysterious Realm. It's crazy, ha-ha."

Darren just now realized that Colin had always been quite calm, but as they came to this place without other people, Colin blushed with excitement. How excited could he be? Darren kept an awkwardly short silence.

"Ah, you probably overrated me," responded Darren in a low-key tone.

"You are too modest. To be honest, my people and I might need you to help us save face this time," said Colin. At the time, he acted not as serious as he had just been, but rather like an old man just enjoying his final days.

"Mr. Li, please make it clear to me what is really going on with the Holy Maiden's groom selection competition," asked Darren because he did not understand why the Lotus Holy Land was forced to accept Belle's groom selection competition when they actually opposed it. He also had no idea how his sister ended up in her position of being the Holy Maiden of the Lotus Holy Land.

Colin waited for a moment and replied, "Take your time. You have to come with me so that I could tell you about it."

"All these troubles are because of Elder Xenia of the Lotus Holy Land. She has been seriously wounded and needs the magic spring water of the Ancient Families in order to mend her injuries," added Colin.

"The Ancient Families' magic spring water is good for Elder Xenia's injuries. It just might be what she needs to keep her life. However, when the Holy Land sent someone to one of the three Ancient Families asking for some magic spring water, the chiefs of the Ancient Family proposed a condition that the Holy Maiden needed to be married with one of their members before receiving the magic spring water. What was more outrageous was that all three Ancient Families made the exactly same request."

"Why did they do that?" asked Darren, puzzled even more than he already was.

Colin paused for a second and then continued, "Because the Holy Maiden of the Lotus Holy Land has the Primitive Feminine Body. That means that she possesses the Primitive Feminine Bloodline. It is said that if there was an act of sex between two people, one with the Primitive Feminine Body while the other with the bloodline of an Ancient Family, the bloodline concentration of the person from the Ancient Family will be greatly enhanced. Thus, the three Ancient Families proposed that condition, to forward their self-interests."

An angry look emerged on Colin's face and he continued, "But the Holy Maiden is far too young, and being threatened by the Ancient Families is unacceptable to the Lotus Holy Land too. As a result, the Holy Lord had to take great risks and make a bet with the Ancient Families and decide to hold a Holy Maiden's groom selection competition."

After hearing the words, Darren frowned and said angrily, "Mr. Li, I am afraid it's highly unfair to the Holy Maiden. I don't think it's right for them to bet on her without her consent."

Darren did not hesitate. He put on the bronze mask and immediately perceived its distinctiveness.

"I feel my power increasing significantly!" Darren exclaimed in wonder.

"Yes, this bronze mask is unique because wearing it will lend you a battle power increase of 30 percent! However, it doesn't work that well for cultivators at the Wonder Realm, so I assumed that it would be of more use to you. Take it," explained Colin.

The mask was indeed a good thing for Darren as it could greatly increase his chances of winning. Moreover, he faintly felt that the bronze mask seemed to be more special than it appeared.

"Mr. Li, thank you very much," said Darren heartily.

"Well, you'd better head to the outer sect first. The Holy Maiden's groom selection competition will be held in two days. When the whole thing is over, you must come and meet me, and you will be promoted to supreme disciple.

"Okay, I understand." answered Darren before he turned his back and left. .

On the way to the outer sect of the Lotus Holy Land, Darren had been pondering over the bronze mask. He couldn't explain but he felt a sense of familiarity with it.

He thought about it for a long time before an inspired thought flashed through his mind. He immediately took out the armor sent by Wayne from his Space Ring and put it on.

"Sure enough, the mask seems to be another piece from this armor!" he murmured in astonishment.

As soon as the armor and the bronze mask were combined, the entire set lit up with countless black runes. A mysterious atmosphere surrounded the spot. Darren felt a sudden surge of energy coming from the armor.