Garion looked back at the flying ship and yelled out loud.

"Arden, come here. It's time for you to step up and get them to pay for what they did years ago."

Arden took a deep breath and nodded. "Understood, Master."

He walked out from the flying ship toward Garion and the rest.

The crowd from Avenora Clan were shocked the moment they saw him.

All the elders were also shocked, blinking in disbelief and exchanging some glances.

Even Aveline herself was surprised when she saw him. "Arden..."

Garion noticed the shift of her tone, raising an eyebrow. "You know him?"

Aveline looked at Arden for a moment before turning to Garion and nodding. "Of course, he's my nephew."

That single sentence froze everyone in place.

Raviel's jaw dropped. "Wait, nephew? You mean that he's part of your bloodline."

Garion narrowed his eyes. "You're saying that Arden here is your nephew? Is that for real?"

Aveline sighed slightly. "Yes, he was born into the main family. He's my sister's son."

Garion blinked, trying to process that. "So the kid who's been a coward all this time... turns out to be the matriarch's nephew."

Raviel chuckled quietly. "You really attract some interesting disciples, Garion."

Garion ignored him and became serious. "Then tell me this, Matriarch."

He looked back at Arden. "If he's from the main family line, why did he end up getting bullied in the first place?"

Aveline looked down for a moment, sighing regretfully before turning back to him.

"Because I couldn't stop it. There was no physical harm done, and also the resentment from the other male members ran deep."

Garion frowned. "Resentment? You mean jealousy?"

Aveline nodded slightly. "Exactly that. Arden was just too perfect. In a clan where most of the men were average in appearance..."

She looked at Arden. "His appearance was just too perfect, making him a target of hatred for men and lust for women."

Her tone became even lower. "And it only got worse as he grew older, as basically he had become a target for the whole clan."

Garion widened his eyes in surprise. "Unbelievable. You're telling me the whole male members of the clan... hated him."

He looked back at Arden and then at her again. "Just because he's so goddamn handsome."

Aveline gave a small, weary smile. "I wish I were joking, but it's the truth. It also caused too much internal conflict."

She then clenched her hand, becoming serious. "That's why, to protect both the clan and him, I decided to let him leave the clan."

Garion rubbed the back of his neck, understanding it all. "So that's what happened."

Raviel crossed his arms. "Can't say I blame that guy for running. Facing jealousy from your entire clan? That's just terrible."

Aveline looked toward Arden again, her expression softening.

"I always hoped he'd find a place where he could grow without fear, and it seems he did."

Arden bowed his head respectfully. "I did, Aunt Aveline. The God Gym had given more than anything, and I feel no fear anymore."

Aveline smiled faintly. "Good. I can see in your eyes that you had changed You're not the same boy that I once knew."

Before anyone could speak, Dahlia crossed her arms and smirked from the side.

"Not afraid, huh? Maybe for now. But let's see how long that lasts before you return to your old self back."

Arden sighed, scratching his cheek. "Sister Dahlia, please don't ruin my moment."

Garion burst out laughing, and Aveline even chuckled softly hearing what they said.

Aveline then turned to Garion, smiling. "You really have quite a lively group, Sir Garion."

Garuoin only laughed before turning back to the main topic.

"So, Matriarch, how about we stop talking and get this show started?"

Aveline nodded and turned to Arden. "I know what you want, Arden. Just tell me, who do you wish to fight?"

Arden looked at her calmly, then at her gathered men behind her.

The male cultivators of the Avenora Clan stood together, whispering among themselves.

Most of them had mocked him years ago, and now their faces showed various expressions ranging from shock to jealousy.

Dahlia leaned closer, her smirk widening. "Do it, Arden. Don't hold back and show them that you're not the same anymore."

Arden nodded and inhaled deeply, closing his eyes for a moment.

When he opened them, his eyes narrowed as he looked at the crowd of men behind Aveline.

She stepped forward and opened his mouth, yelling out loudly.

"You goddamn inferior beta males of the Avenora Clan. Come out and face me!"

He pointed at each one of them and grinned as he mocked them further.

"You bastards who laughed at me... Let's see if your ugly faces can still be ugly or even more after I'm done with you."

The entire area went silent.

The Avenora Clan elders' eyes widened in shock, and the other members were the same.

Even Raviel and the others blinked, startled after hearing what Arden just said.

Aveline just froze, completely caught off guard. "Arden... what did you just say?"

But on the other hand, Garion and Dahlia didn't freeze at all. In fact, they were grinning from ear to ear.

Garion slapped his knee and laughed loudly. "That's my fucking disciple!"

Dahlia also laughed proudly. "Now that's what I call growth! Good job, junior brother."

Raviel sighed, facepalming. "Garion... you've completely corrupted him."

Garion only smirked. "No, I just helped him find his confidence."

Arden stood tall, ignoring the crowd, and just kept yelling and mocking.

"You all always tell me that I'd never be strong enough to be one of you."

He took off his clothes and showed off his amazing muscles.

"Now look at me! I'm back, and I'll show you exactly what real strength looks like."

One of the Avenora men stepped forward angrily. "You've got a big mouth for someone who ran away!"

Arden smirked and talked back. "I left because it's a waste of time to deal with you all, and now..."

He clenched his fist and waved his hand. "But don't you worry, as I'll make up for it by beating some sense into all of you."

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