Andrew and Wilder met at the Martial Tower, a massive, indestructible arena designed for Martial Saints’ training. They stood roughly thirty feet apart, locked in a tense, silent stare, ready for their duel. Wilder chose this location deliberately, knowing that using his full power publicly could endanger innocent bystanders. The tower’s resilience allowed them to fight without putting others at risk.

In this world, martial artists are respected but still subject to the law, with military forces ready to intervene if necessary. Inside the military headquarters, Luna was shocked to learn of the upcoming duel between Andrew and Wilder. She questioned why such a dangerous fight was allowed, especially since Wilder was a powerful martial emperor and Andrew seemed outmatched.

Philip, the military leader, reassured her that the situation was under control, hinting that the duel was more than just a personal vendetta over Benny’s death. He revealed that a deeper, more dangerous conflict was at play involving Otto Cunningham, the head of the Cunningham family. Otto harbored a deep grudge against the Lloyd family, to which Andrew and Reginald belonged, and sought their complete destruction to restore his family’s lost honor and power.

Philip explained that Otto’s obsession was rooted in revenge and legacy rather than mere power, as the Cunninghams once rivaled royal bloodlines but were ultimately crushed by the Lloyds. Otto believed wiping out the Lloyds was the only way for his family to reclaim true royalty. Luna realized that Andrew’s duel with Wilder was just the surface of a much larger and more perilous struggle.