The Supreme God of Martial Arts

"I knew you would agree! I'll stick to my promise. You have my word!" Sissi cried, her voice full of glee.

Now that she had achieved her goal, she becrelaxed and satisfied.

"I know my safety is completely assured now that you're going to be my bodyguard. You're the strongest person | can count on." Sissi complimented Austin, unable to hide her excitement. She felt like she had crossed an abyss to get Austin to agree, but it was worth it; she truly felt safe and sound now.

Austin grinned sheepishly at her praise. "A promise is a promise. Since I've pledged my service to you, | won't take my eyes off you for even a second. | hope | can escort you back to the sect without facing any threats." After all the arrangements had been made, the Cyan Sect disciples checked on their belongings one last tand prepared to set off. Sissi talked to Austin for stime, but she soon bectired because of her injuries. After politely excusing herself, she withdrew back to her carriage and lowered the blinds of the window. Austin guessed that she was treating her injuries using her vital energy in there.

Being the guard of the group, Austin found a higher spot in the valley within the eyesight of the group and inspected the territory.

Since he had accepted Sissi's offer, he wanted to attend to his work immediately.

While looking down around the valley, he couldn't help thinking about the Vital Energy Cleansing Pool. If it was really as potent as the Cyan Sect members claimed, then he should take the risk and leap at the chance to explore that magical pool.

The Golden Sun Scripture he had been cultivating so far required a massive amount of vital energy. The higher the stage, the more vital energy it required. Now, Austin found it difficult to upgrade to the next stage. Something that could provide him with more energy and speed up his cultivation process was just what he needed at the moment.

Lost in thought, Austin sat down and absentmindedly watched the men of the Cyan Sect digging a hole and burying those who were killed in the battle.

He could sense that the group was exchanging words of doubt and suspicion about him. But helpless in the face of his power, they had no way but to accept Sissi's decision. Since their strength was at a level that was way lower than Austin's level, they wouldn't be able to stand up to enemies’ attacks as Austin could. Sof them even felt gratitude toward Austin since he had saved them from disaster just now.

In particular, the man with the shield, after gauging the situation thoroughly, cto the realization that Austin was their only hope of getting back to the sect alive. Although the pool was important, staying alive was more important than that. "Tessa, we've really underestimated this young man's ability," he said to Tessa.

The bruise on his cheek from the battle had begun to turn a dark shade of blue.

Grinning awkwardly, he continued, "If it hadn't been for you, | would have offended him and gotten myself killed. If you think about it, death can cso easily to a person." He was still in terror from the battle he had just survived.

Another man in black overheard his comment and joined their conversation.

"That's what | think as well. The strength of the young man is indeed unbelievable. | wonder what kind of man would be able to withstand his blow," he said.

The man with the shield nodded. "How silly of us to have plotted about attacking him! It's lucky that Tessa talked us out of it.

Otherwise, we won't even be standing here right now," he said. Tessa smiled softly.

"Don't ever underestimate someone by their appearance. What happened today is a good lesson for you. There are always exceptional people who look as thin and weak as Austin. If you didn't see his strength for yourself, you would never have believed in his capability.

Austin's strength is a surprise toas well. Who would have guessed that such a young man would have achieved such a high realm?" A wry smile formed on her lips as she spoke.

"That is true. We should really think twice when we deal with someone we don't actually know," the man in black said.

Like the others, he was very impressed by Austin's majestic performance.

The man with the shield nodded in agreement. Then, he smirked at Tessa.

"Tessa, why do | get the feeling that you like that young man and are trying to seduce him?" he asked her jokingly.

"Nonsense! | was just making up that lewd method to save you from getting your ass kicked.

Don't ever talk about that anymore!" Tessa was blushing all the way down to her neck.

"Okay, we won't make fun of you anymore if it makes you that uncomfortable. But on a serious note, having such a powerful cultivator on our side will definitely make our journey easier. | can feel that Austin is a serious and dedicated guy. | believe he will apply himself to the task," the man in black commented.

Upon hearing his words, the other three disciples belonging to the premium stage of Sky Realm smiled in assent.

They knew that with Austin's help, getting back to their sect was no longer a tough task.

The following day, at the first light of dawn, the group set out for the Cyan Sect's base.

Austin was riding a horse at the end of the troop. His eyes peered at the surroundings with caution from tto tin case someone ambushed them. After a while, Tessa fell back and joined him. So, they walked abreast and got to know each other better on their way to the sect.