Ezra Zephyr had suddenly changed from a remote continent's disciple to an existence that was now able to match Drake's reputation and his coalition gang of Shiyan and Rhiyan disciples.
Ash Bekham licked his lips as a fire began to burn in his eyes.
All of a sudden, the peak selection ceremony in a month was going to be an electrifyingly exciting event.
News of Ezra recruiting elite disciples from other continents swiftly spread in the unofficial outer mountains, undoubtedly causing a giant wave to rise.
Of course, the declaration Ezra made next was even more shocking.
For the top 10 spots, the non-Shiyan disciples would take all, while the Shiyan and Rhiyan won't even get one!
These words were akin to the impetus for a volcanic eruption, with numerous Shiyan disciples openly mocking them.
"Haha, this is the joke of the century. Ever since the Spirit Devouring Sect was founded, there have never been less than five Shiyan disciples amongst the top ten in the peak selection ceremony!"
"Such shameless bragging from a werewolf boy. Who does he think he is? Can't imagine how he dares to allocate the top ten spots!"
"Looks like he's lost his mind, does he believe he's superior to Drake?"
"Well, if we see it that way. He sure has potential to rival Drake."
"Ezra Zephyr has such big guts, I wish I had half of his. No, even a quarter would be great."
"No way, we Shiyan disciples are blessed by the heavens, and should naturally enjoy the better treatment. Who does Ezra think he is? I heard that he even plans on vying for first place with brother Drake, what a joke."
"It seems that defeating Moshi and obtaining victory over Roshi in the spiritual technique match has given him the impression that there is no one capable amongst us Shiyan disciples, how cocky."
"Haha, you Shiyan disciples are damn arrogant. How many of you in the sect's history has defeated the instructor in the spiritual technique that he teaches? No one, zero, right?"
"Don't be his advocate, let's see how he'll take responsibility for his words this time. Truly a fool who doesn't know the immensity of the heavens."
The unofficial outer mountains descended into boiling anger, a tsunami of opposition exploding from the Shiyan disciples as if they had been humiliated.
In response to the enormous ruckus, even more, non-Shiyan disciples inwardly curled their lips. Where was all this self-righteousness when you guys decided that you would be taking eight of the top ten spots and leaving two for us as 'charity'?
Thus, they came forward and defended the pride of Ezra Zephyr.
Now that someone had finally stood up amongst the non-Shiyan disciples, these guys were acting as if they had been utterly humiliated, and would never let this matter drop.
Hence, many non-Shiyan disciples applauded Ezra's decision to bravely step forward. Although some of them, who were unaware of Ezra did not know why he dared to so openly face Drake Tubble, it was better than before, when everyone was so afraid of Drake that no one had the courage to even raise his or her head.
However, they did feel somewhat awkward. This matter would certainly draw violent backlash from the Shiyan disciples, a backlash that they did not know whether Ezra Zephyr would be able to deal with. If he failed, his bold declaration would only turn into a joke, making them have to bow their heads even lower in front of the proud Shiyan disciples.
<Energy Mountain>
The training sessions here were not missed by a single unofficial outer mountain disciple, with the exception of some Naran disciples.
However, there was something different about the atmosphere today, a faint hint of tenseness and hostility in the air.
Countless gazes sneaked glances towards a certain spot near the peak, where Ezra was seated on his prowess platform with his eyes closed, no hint of any other emotion on his calm face.
Many gazes also looked towards another prowess platform nearby, where dressed entirely in white, was Drake Tubble, an equally nonchalant look on his face.
The atmosphere covering Energy Mountain was strangely tense.
This lasted for a long time before a figure suddenly stood up. It was a young man with fierce eyes, and vigorous spiritual energy pulsing around his body.
It was Toria. He was not some unknown individual, but the number 6 amongst the 10 unofficial outer mountain disciples.
He looked towards the prince with hostility, before lifting his leg as he began stomping menacingly towards the latter.
Figure after figure also stood up, following behind him. Their eyes were filled with toying looks as they gazed towards Ezra Zephyr. A dozen figures soon gathered.
All of them were first-class disciples, while also from the Shiyan continent. Any one of them usually objected to admiration and respect. When all of them were gathered together, they became an exceptionally intimidating force.
The expressions of several non-Shiyan disciples changed slightly, feeling somewhat nervous. From the looks of it, these Shiyan disciples were going to cause trouble for Ezra Zephyr.
"That's Toria, ranked 6th amongst the outer mountain disciples."
"Do you see the silver-haired young man beside him? That's Usopp, an even more formidable character that's ranked 4th amongst the outer mountain disciples."
"The others are no ordinary individuals too."
"It seems that they don't have friendly intentions."
Numerous whispers spread as every gaze on Energy Mountain shifted over.
When Usopp, Toria and the rest menacingly walked towards Ezra Zephyr, the expressions of Ash Bekham, Rock, Ray Lime and the gang changed slightly. How could they not know what the other party was up to?
Their gazes immediately converged, and a split second later, figure after figure stood up and gathered behind the trio, before moving to stand in front of Ezra Zephyr.
Countless gazes watched the two parties that were about to collide, their hearts jumping erratically in their chests. These two groups were basically composed of the elites amongst this batch of outer mountain disciples.
If they were to clash, it would be an earth-shaking event.