Aiden Knight's POV
The silence in the underground chamber stretches like a taut wire ready to snap. One hundred elite warriors wait for Jasper's revelation, their eyes fixed on their imposing leader with barely concealed tension.
Jasper Finch steps forward, his weathered face serious as granite. "Hall Master, before we proceed with operations against the Qin family, protocol demands one final demonstration."
I raise an eyebrow. "What kind of demonstration?"
"A personal combat assessment." His voice carries across the chamber with absolute authority. "These warriors need to witness your fighting capabilities firsthand, not just your internal energy manipulation."
Leo shifts nervously beside me. "Boss, what's he talking about?"
"He's talking about a challenge match," I reply, keeping my eyes locked on Jasper's face. "Isn't that right?"
