From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 599

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Chapter 599 Sanctuary Guardian

Chapter 599 Sanctuary Guardian

“Our meeting came sooner than I imagined!”

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Leander and the middle–aged man were thirty feet apart, backs to each other, footsteps echoing farther and farther away.

In the eyes of others, they looked like strangers–no one would have guessed the two of them, drifting apart with each step, were quietly conversing in voices no one else could hear.

“I’ve always wanted to meet you, but never got the chance. Because of the King Phase Accord, I couldn’t show myself before.”

The Dragon Emperor’s voice came through, calm and unhurried.

Leander stuck one hand in his pocket and unwrapped a piece of gum, popping it in his mouth. It was something the flight attendant gave him on the plane to help with ear pressure, and he only took it out now.

He chewed and smiled. “Are you looking for me for a reason?”

As their voices drifted, the distance widened by another twenty feet.

The Dragon Emperor’s voice stayed steady, but there was no hiding his presence. “I wanted to meet the man standing at the peak of the Astria martial world of this era. I want to see what you’re really capable of.”

“Oh?

“You want to spar with me?”

Leander’s lips curved. “That’s not what I expected, but if you want a fight, I’ll oblige.”

Leander had been interested in the legendary Dragon Emperor of Astria for a long time. The Dragon Emperor was the undisputed top Astrian martial artist of the past; Leander himself was now the top martial artist in Astria.

He was eager to see just how far this legendary man–who had once swept through Astria, defeated countless foreign martial artists, founded the Martial Alliance, and defended Astria’s honor–had come in his cultivation.

As a fellow King Phase martial artist, he genuinely wanted to know what set the Dragon Emperor apart from everyone else.

Dragon Emperor laughed. “You truly live up to your reputation as the Iron Sovereign. Every opponent looks the same in your eyes. No wonder you can defeat so many strong fighters across the world and stand at the top of the Astrian martial world!”

The Dragon Emperor laughed, his tone softening. “I didn’t come to fight, just to confirm something.”

“I already got my answer just now.”

The Dragon Emperor was smiling. Earlier, when he and Leander brushed shoulders, their strength met, and neither side had the upper hand. That moment gave him a deeper understanding of Leander’s strength.

Since it was just a light test, he hadn’t used his full power, and Leander hadn’t revealed much either, but even his hundred years of cultivation couldn’t suppress Leander. That proved Leander was truly among the world’s elite martial artists.

“Speaking of which, I owe you thanks for settling an old regret of mine.”

The Dragon Emperor went on, “A few decades ago, the Hermit, Dennis Allen, stirred up trouble all over Astria and assassinated a lot

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of our people. Because of the King Phase Accord, I couldn’t intervene and couldn’t kill him. When I finally decided to make a move, he’d already gone into hiding and vanished!”

“Luckily, two weeks ago, he died by your hand!”

Leander’s expression stayed flat as he replied calmly, “I don’t need flattery. If you have something to say, just say it.”

Leander always wanted to challenge other top fighters. But the Dragon Emperor was a senior who had defended Astria’s honor; he respected him deeply.

“I came today to see if you’re really qualified to take my place. Now, I have no more doubts.”

The Dragon Emperor spoke softly, “It’s good for Astria to have you.”

“Take your place?”

Leander wondered to himself. Does the Dragon Emperor have some special identity in Astria that I don’t know?

The Dragon Emperor went on, “Before you came on the scene, I planned to make your father, Gareth, my first choice as a successor. I never expected that in just 20 years, someone like you would rise and dominate the world.”

He smiled faintly. “Your father’s talent was already top tier in my eyes, but you’re even more domineering than him. And you’ve got an even wilder, deadlier aura–your killing intent is unmatched.”

“What the Sanctuary Guardian of Astria needs is a ruthless heart, always pressing forward. Any outsider who dares set foot in Astria

-kill!”

The Dragon Emperor’s presence suddenly surged, his tone full of icy intent.

“Sanctuary Guardian?”

Leander’s brow furrowed a little.

“The Sanctuary is a hidden, blessed ground in Astria. It’s tied to the fate of the ancient martial clan. There’s a divine artifact inside that anchors our fortune, keeping the clan alive so the ancient martial bloodline never dies out.

The Dragon Emperor continued, “For nearly a thousand years, foreign powers have tried to get their hands on it, so that they can cut off our foundation and strengthen their own fate. Even the Western Church and the Arbitration Office have coveted it for years, but without knowing its location–and because of the Martial Alliance–they never succeeded.

“The Sanctuary Guardian exists to protect the divine artifact. Every generation of Sanctuary Guardians has carried this responsibility on their shoulders.”

Leander’s face barely changed. He asked, coolly, “So you’re the current Sanctuary Guardian?”

“That’s right. I am the Sanctuary Guardian for my generation.”

The Dragon Emperor turned, and so did Leander. Their eyes met again.

“A Sanctuary Guardian doesn’t just need talent and strength. They must have no connection to any ancient sect. Across all of Astria, you’re the only candidate for this role–no one could compare to you.”

He looked up a little, eyes clouded by time.

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