The referee announced the official victory of Shams and the placement of the others.

[-Champion-] : Shams



[-Rank #2-] : Hawks



[-Rank #3-] : Billy



[-Rank #4-] : Barette



Placements for the final showdown was flashed on all monitor screens.

The entire coliseum was filled with loud cheers for Shams.

Standing tall and proud for his victory.

Looking around at the crowd cheering for him.

Rousing applause and cheers were given to Shams.

For a well-deserved win.

And being the new champion of {Junior-Ranked} Division.

Suddenly Shams started reminiscing his moments with his parents.

'Growing up, I only wanted to make my parents happy. We may not have a luxurious life but they filled me with laughter and smiles despite our poor condition. How I wish they could see me so that I can finally say to them … I have won something! Your son is not useless, after all!' Shams loudly thought to himself.

Viper, his mythical beast, could hear the proud thoughts of Shams and his message to his dead parents.

The mythical beast could not utter a single word to Shams because somehow … Viper relates and understands how Shams feel deep inside.

No words will comfort Shams nor take away the pain of losing your own parents. Viper knew this feeling more than anyone else.

A sudden shift in Shams thoughts which took the attention of Viper.

'I will make sure that I will no longer be the same weak and poor guy. I will rise above and reach the highest realm. And rule over the most powerful realm of all. Before I can do that … I will rule this realm starting with Master Wushu's school then I will achieve my goals. No matter the consequence!'

A twisted look on Shams eyes.

That no one knew!

Except, Viper … the mythical beast who knows how dangerous Shams can be.

On the other hand, while Shams was entranced in his victory as the new champion.

Hawks and Billy were taken care of by medical staff due to their wounds.

But Hawks refused to be touched and preferred to be alone for a moment.

He walked away and returned back to the waiting area where he hid his tears of shame.

For a long time, he desired and trained hard to achieve one of his goals …

To be the champion in the tournament!

Bring pride and honor to their master who has become like their own father.

Being defeated wasn't easy for Hawks.

It was something too embarrassing for him.

Defeated by someone younger than him.

Unlike Billy, who has accepted his defeat and was easily distracted by the beautiful nurse and doctor checking up on him.

Blushing and being shy from the touch of each beautiful medical staff.

"Sir, should we bring your tamed beast to the infirmary now?" one of the medical staff asked Hawks who was facing the wall.

Hiding his tears and shame in the shadow.

Realizing that his tamed beast needed medical attention.

Immediately, he wiped his tears and gave his consent to the medical staff.

Wearing full white medical attire, two medical staff carried the stretcher with the unconscious tamed beast.

Before Hawks followed ahead, he gave a last look on Shams.

'Rejoice now, I will defeat you next time! I will make sure of that …' Hawks told himself as he looked at the direction of Shams at the arena being celebrated by everyone.



The commentators of the tournament issued their assessment of the entire final showdown.

Giving their own perspectives and discussing about what could have been done by the other grand finalists in order to win against Shams and the highlights of the final showdown.

"I just want to share this before we start discussing about the next division. We just witnessed a birth of rivalry here."

The other commentator wondered, "Rivalry?"

"Yes! A rivalry between two disciples of Master Wushu. That I cannot wait to see how they grow and develop as a fine man. And as a powerful cultivators. Rankuza and Hawks!"

"You are right! But my only hope though … Rankuza should have at least showed us the young boy behind the mask."

Both commentators continued sharing their thoughts and assessment about the tournament.

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Meanwhile, in the private room where Maya was kept.

Each disciple was happy and proud for Shams.

At the same time, they felt bad for Billy and Hawks.

"Everyone, go check on Hawks and Billy. They would be needing some of your presence this time." Master Wushu instructed his disciples.

'Cheer up, Maya! There is still next time!'

'Train harder Maya and kick their butts the next tournament!'

'Fighting, Maya!'

'Get well soon!'

Some of the comforting words she received.

As everyone left.

Leaving Master Wushu and Maya.

Maya was holding back her tears.

"I feel useless and weak!" Maya uttered while looking at her hands.

Sitting on the bed feeling awful.

"I am sorry, master! I disappointed you …" Maya looked at Master Wushu.

Not intending to cry, desperately holding back her tears as she apologized to their master for being a disappointment.

"You did not disappoint me, dear! Actually, you made me proud on how you performed. You exceeded my expectations! And showcased the most … of my teachings. Applying all the things I have taught you. Sometimes it is not the power or victory that makes someone strong. Instead, it is what lies within your heart. Makes a cultivator reach immortality!" Master Wushu shared to Maya.

A familiar presence alarmed Master Wushu.

Immediately, he excused himself to Maya. Leaving her alone in the room.

Upon closing the door and finally stepping outside the room.

Cries could be heard from inside the room.

Master Wushu sighed in sympathy for Maya.

Then a former disciple greeted him few meters away from him.

"We have to talk master! Or should I say Wushu!" a rude greeting from Master Narcisso.

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