The news spread like wildfire.
Within minutes of the announcement, the entire Nine Lotus Academy fell into unrest. Disciples abandoned their training grounds, instructors paused mid-lecture, and even elders turned their attention toward the central arena.
Waves of people rushed in the same direction, their footsteps echoing through the mountain paths like a rising storm.
"Did you hear?!!! Tony Clark is fighting twelve Grandmaster disciples!!!"
"One against twelve?! Is he insane or suicidal?!"
"No, no… Finally, our academy is showing spine and dealing with evil villain!!!"
The crowd surged forward, excitement, curiosity, and bloodlust.
Inside the preparation chamber near the arena, the twelve disciples stood together.
Everyone is laughing without any worry. In their opinionTony Clark is a dummy and beating him would be fun.
One leaned against his spear casually. "Did you hear what he said? He wants to fight all twelve of us?!"
