The Martial Scripture Hall is a forbidden area of the The Bennett Family; those who are not of the The Bennett Family cannot enter, and even the maids, servants, and guards are not allowed to approach. From a distance, Charles Griffin saw a stone gate deep within the woods, and inside the gate stood a tall tower—that was the The Bennett Family's Martial Scripture Hall.

Before he even reached the stone gate, someone blocked Charles Griffin's path.

It was Luke Brooks, the one who had spat at Charles Griffin earlier. He was about the same age as Charles Griffin, and his cultivation was also at the second level of the Dragon Vein Realm.

Seeing Charles Griffin actually coming to the Martial Scripture Hall, Luke Brooks was momentarily stunned, then immediately sneered, “So it’s Young Master Chen. What brings you to the Martial Scripture Hall today? I heard that some cripple from the The Bennett Family was honorably buried yesterday. Why aren’t you in mourning, Young Master Chen, and instead wandering around here?”

Charles Griffin naturally understood the ways of petty people, but the humiliation in his words still ignited a fire of anger in Charles Griffin's heart. However, with the Martial Scripture Hall right in front of him and before obtaining a combat technique, he didn’t want to cause trouble, so he endured it again, bypassed Luke Brooks, and continued forward.

Unexpectedly, Luke Brooks was relentless and blocked his way again, sneering, “What, is Young Master Chen deaf and can’t hear what I’m saying?”

“I’ve already stepped into the Dragon Vein Realm. Besides, whether I enter the Martial Scripture Hall or not, what business is it of an outsider like you?”

Lifting his head, Charles Griffin stared coldly at Luke Brooks.

Charles Griffin had survived in Baiyang Town for years without any real power, so he still had some presence. Now that he had broken through to the second level of the Dragon Vein Realm, that cold gaze actually made Luke Brooks retreat half a step in fear.

“What? Did I hear that right? The Dragon Vein Realm isn’t something you can just claim to have entered. Since I have time today, I’ll help Young Master Chen test his strength!”

Chapter 4: Meteor Fist

Luke Brooks stepped back a few paces, grinning at Charles Griffin, and said, “It’s just a friendly spar, nothing more. No need to worry about losing too badly, Young Master Chen!”

At this moment, Charles Griffin stared coldly at Luke Brooks, clearly sensing the contempt hidden beneath his mocking smile. Indeed, if not for yesterday’s events, with Charles Griffin’s status in the The Bennett Family, he might not even compare to this outsider Luke Brooks.

However, now, both his strength and mindset had undergone a complete transformation. Having just gained combat power, he was filled with fighting spirit!

“Luke Brooks, I know exactly what kind of person you are. Don’t pretend with me. If you want to fight, then bring it on! But if I accidentally kill you, don’t blame me!”

That Charles Griffin would say something so tough today stunned Luke Brooks. He was about to retort harshly, but before he could, Charles Griffin’s figure flashed, true energy surging, and he threw a punch straight at him!

“So you really have entered the Dragon Vein Realm, but you’re still no match for me! Fine, since you don’t know your place, don’t blame me for being rough!”

Luke Brooks had been at the second level of the Dragon Vein Realm for two years, and his true energy was just as strong. Instead of retreating, he advanced, let out a shout, and threw a punch to meet Charles Griffin head-on.

Bang!

Their fists collided, true energy exploded, and both were forced to retreat.

Feeling the force from the other’s fist, which was no less than his own, Luke Brooks was shocked: “Good kid, you hid your strength well—second level of the Dragon Vein Realm!”

Charles Griffin was also shaken back.

“This Luke Brooks’s true energy is on par with mine, and he’s more experienced. If this drags on, I’ll definitely lose. This is my first battle—if I fail, it’ll have a huge impact on my future cultivation. So even if I die, I can’t lose!”

Thinking this, Charles Griffin’s eyes turned bloodshot, darting around, and suddenly he spotted a fist-sized stone not far away.

He quickly shifted his gaze and stared at Luke Brooks, saying, “Luke Brooks, you do have some skill, but I’m stronger. Take another punch from me if you dare!”

He threw another punch, and Luke Brooks, unwilling to be outdone, unleashed all his true energy and pressed toward Charles Griffin!

Boom!

This time, Charles Griffin was sent flying, crashing hard to the ground!

“A loser’s son is a loser too. With such pitiful strength, you dare show off in front of me? You deserve a beating!”

Seeing Charles Griffin sent flying, Luke Brooks knew he was indeed stronger and burst out laughing.

But at that moment, Charles Griffin had already jumped up, eyes bloodshot, charging at Luke Brooks. What Luke Brooks didn’t see was that Charles Griffin’s left hand was hidden behind his back.

“Still not giving up?”

Luke Brooks laughed loudly and moved to meet Charles Griffin. Seeing Charles Griffin recklessly charging over, Luke Brooks was about to punch again and finish him off, but just then, Charles Griffin’s left hand swung out, and a black object shot toward Luke Brooks’s face, arriving in an instant!

“What is this?!”

Luke Brooks hurriedly shielded his face with both hands. The black object struck his arm, and from the pain, he realized it was a stone.

Charles Griffin had thrown it with all his strength, but Luke Brooks used his true energy to shake it off, so his arm wasn’t really hurt.

But at that moment, Charles Griffin had already closed in, kicking Luke Brooks hard in the abdomen. With a bang, Luke Brooks screamed, crashed into a willow tree, spat blood, and collapsed to the ground, completely losing his fighting ability. He could only look at Charles Griffin in terror, utterly incredulous.

“You… Charles Bennett, how dare you hurt me! My cousin will definitely take your life!”

Charles Griffin stood firm and spat at him.