Everyone breathed in relief when Tony sat down. Because if Tony wants he can eliminate every one of them!
But to their nightmare, Tony suddenly stood up and reached the Imperial disciple Jamie again.
Tony casually observed the prince before shaking his head in disappointment. "You, I genuinely feel cheated because of you." he said while folding his arms behind his back and slowly walking circles around prince Jamie like a teacher inspecting a disappointing student.
"When your dog gang kept calling you as the Seventh Prince, I expected someone extraordinary. I expected someone terrifying. I expected someone who could at least make me take three steps backward. Instead, I discovered that the Imperial Family apparently trains professional victims."
The surrounding disciples immediately lowered their heads as laughter threatened to escape. Even some Imperial disciples looked embarrassed by the remark.
The Seventh Prince’s face turned red with anger. "Tony Clark!" he roared. "Don’t push your luck!"
Tony immediately nodded seriously. "Exactly! That’s what I expected to hear before the beating, not after it."
Kevin Ten nearly collapsed from laughter. Lily simply covered her face. Emma Rock looked away entirely because she knew once Tony entered this mood, nobody could stop him.
Unfortunately for the surrounding participants, Tony had not finished entertaining himself. His gaze slowly moved through the crowd until it landed on another familiar figure. The Bald Monk.
The monk immediately felt a cold sensation travel down his spine. His instincts screamed danger. Very serious danger. The monk slowly opened one eye and immediately regretted it. Tony was already walking toward him.
The Bald Monk instantly closed both eyes and began reciting scriptures internally at triple speed. Unfortunately, spiritual chants could not save him.
Several moments later, Tony’s shadow appeared over him. The monk slowly opened his eyes and forced a smile. "Benefactor Tony, what a pleasant coincidence."
Tony crouched beside him. "Master, why are you cultivating?" The monk blinked. "Because this is the trial."
Tony nodded thoughtfully. "Good answer. Unfortunately, it was the wrong answer."
The monk immediately became nervous.
Tony pointed toward the Seventh Prince. "Go slap him."
The Bald Monk froze. The Seventh Prince froze... The Imperial Family disciples froze.
Even Elsa glanced over.
The monk laughed awkwardly. "Benefactor Tony enjoys jokes."
Tony remained completely serious. "Master, do I look like I’m joking?"
The monk’s smile slowly disappeared.
Tony continued speaking in a friendly tone that somehow felt more dangerous than outright threats. "Master, let’s not pretend. During the Dream Realm, you followed me. Outside the Dream Realm, you wanted my Imperial Coin. During the trial, you keep staring at me every few minutes. At this point I feel like we’re already friends. Since we’re friends, go slap the prince."
The monk almost cried.
[Tony knew these details from the system spirit which awakened back after he left the dream realm and provided new tasks and information.]
Several spectators immediately started enjoying the situation.
After a long internal struggle, the monk slowly stood up beneath the overwhelming pressure and walked toward the prince with the expression of a man heading toward his own execution.
The Seventh Prince looked horrified. The monk looked equally horrified. Finally, after several moments of mutual suffering, the monk lightly tapped the prince’s cheek.
Slap.
The sound was barely audible.
The Seventh Prince nearly vomited blood.
The Bald Monk immediately returned to his cultivation spot and began chanting scriptures with unprecedented devotion.
The monk also suffers greatly as he needs to move under immense pressure of life energy.
Tony nodded approvingly. "See? Buddhism really does promote harmony."
At that moment, Elsa finally spoke. "Are you finished?" Her voice carried obvious irritation.
The Demonic Sea Tribe princess had spent the entire trial silently observing the situation. Unlike the others, she wasn’t afraid of Tony. She wasn’t impressed either. If anything, she appeared increasingly annoyed.
Tony immediately turned toward her. "Princess Elsa, you’re still here."
Elsa’s eyebrow twitched. "Where else would I be?"
Tony pointed around the trial end point. "I don’t know. Assassinating someone. Starting a conspiracy. Building an evil organization. Doing villain things."
Several Demonic Sea Tribe disciples immediately looked embarrassed. Elsa stared at him for several seconds before replying. "I am trying to pass the trial."
Tony looked genuinely disappointed. "That’s it?"
Elsa frowned. "What do you mean, that’s it?" Tony spread his hands dramatically. "You are the terrifying leader of the Demonic Sea Tribe. Future destroyer of humanity. Nightmare of countless kingdoms. Yet after all these introductions, I find you sitting quietly and cultivating. Honestly, Princess, I expected more effort."
Even Kevin Ten had stopped cultivating entirely at this point.
The trial itself had become secondary. Watching Tony torment people was simply more entertaining.
Elsa narrowed her eyes. "Keep talking."
Tony nodded. "Good. That’s the spirit. See, now you’re acting like a villain. But what if I want to eliminate you!"
"You dare!" Elsa pointed a threatening finger at Tony.
Tony directly punched the demonic sea tribe disciple next to her. He directly died and left the world tree blessing in the next instance.
Elsa stared in shock!
Several surrounding disciples immediately burst into laughter. Even Emma Rock looked amused. The Demonic Sea Tribe disciples lowered their heads with fury.
Their terrifying princess was being played like a dummy.
The situation became even worse when Tony suddenly looked toward the ceiling and spoke loudly. "Senior Spirit! I have a complaint."
The World Tree Spirit naturally didn’t respond. Tony continued anyway. "The trial is unfair. Everyone here is trying their best. The prince is cultivating. The monk is cultivating. Elsa is cultivating. Nobody is fighting. This inheritance trial desperately needs better participants."
Everyone stared at Tony in disbelief.
Meanwhile, Elsa slowly closed her eyes. Not because she wanted to cultivate. Not because she wanted to calm herself.
She feared that if she kept looking at Tony Clark, she might genuinely forget the inheritance and try to kill him instead.
Unfortunately for everyone present, the first trial had only just begun. And Tony Clark clearly intended to enjoy every single moment of it.
Tony felt annoyed when Elsa ignored him.
He directly raised his hand to slap her to death!
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[I know the Chapters were slowed down. I will increase the pace. Tq you for your patience and support! You are great, Guruji! Your’s - PeterPan.]