The Final

“They’ve all grown into such fine young people.”

At a vantage point overlooking the arena, the elders of the Justice Alliance who were also heads of the Nine Great Sects smiled with satisfaction.

“Indeed. Heh heh.”

“Do you remember that day long ago, when Great Master Muheo made that proposal?”

“Of course. At first, I wondered what this shared-discipleship arrangement was, but seeing how wonderfully they’ve grown, it seems it was truly the right choice. It warms my heart just to watch them. Don’t you agree?”

At one of the sect leaders’ words, everyone nodded.

“Those children will surely become the light and pillars of the orthodox martial world.”

“Absolutely. That’s right. Heh heh!”

And yet,

“Hey, you empty-headed dullard. Stop resisting and admit your defeat quietly! You’ve always been weaker than me!”...