The Almighty Dragon General novel Chapter 4703

The heads and elders in attendance shared their viewpoints. While a minority proposed James’ expulsion from the academy, most of those present support his ascension as the head.

This was because James had braved the Supreme Illusion, engaged with and subsequently understood the sacred scroll, and successfully cultivated the Verde Power. All these contributed to his suitability to assume the position of the Head of Tempris House.

After gathering the opinions, Lothar announced, “Taking into account the majority, we shall proceed with the ceremony for now. Further deliberation will be reserved for later.”

“I dissent,” Qasim firmly countered. “Sir Lothar, I object. I am determined to challenge James. As an elder, if he cannot surpass me, how can he be considered worthy of the headship?”

“Nonsense,” Lothar retorted sharply. “Qasim, are you even aware of your own and James’ cultivation ranks? How could James possibly be a match for you?”

“Even disregarding his lower cultivation rank, how can you possibly justify appointing him as the Head of Tempris House? The Verde Academy will become a laughingstock if news of this spreads.” Qasim was growing anxious. He had hoped that by raising these concerns, he could thwart James’ ascension to the position of the Head of Tempris House. However, it did not seem like Lothar was giving in.

“I am prepared to suppress my cultivation rank and challenge James. Shall he beat me, I will abstain from further protest.” Qasim persisted.

Lothar contemplated the situation before saying, “We must consult James regarding this matter.”

With that, he turned to leave. Immediately, a crowd of heads and elders gathered within the main hall of the Tempris House. Other living beings in the hall exchanged murmurs, confused by the sudden departure of the heads and elders at such an important time.

After making his way back into the hall, Lothar turned his attention to the powerhouses assembled and said, “I sincerely apologize for the disruption. A minor issue has arisen.”

Then, his gaze settled upon James as he asked, “James, a member among the Five Houses of the Verde Academy contests your promotion to the Head of Tempris House. He expresses a desire to challenge you. Are you prepared to acquiesce?”

“Huh?” James was momentarily stunned by the news.

“It’s me.” Qasim stepped forward, his gaze icy as he surveyed James. “I am an elder from the Tactir House. I find your cultivation base low, and I consider you unfit to assume the position of the Head of Tempris House. I intend to challenge you. Rest assured. I won’t exploit the situation. I shall suppress my cultivation rank to the Permanence Boundless Rank for our confrontation.”

James scrutinized Qasim, employing his Zen perception to gain insights.

He deduced that Qasim’s cultivation realm was at the Late Stage of the Caelum Acme Rank and he had already attained the Boundless. However, James could not precisely gauge Qasim’s strength within the Caelum Boundless Rank.

Nonetheless, despite Qasim’s rank, his aura was not strong. It lacked the invincible resonance that James had encountered when facing other Caelum Boundless Rank powerhouses like Yvan, Zeloneth, and the Ancestral Blood Master. This suggested that Qasim’s mastery of the Caelum Boundless Rank might not be strong. It was possible he had reached the Boundless in other realms before fully mastering them.

James contemplated if he should declare that he did not need Qasim to suppress his cultivation rank. Still, he was worried that Qasim might be hiding his true strength.

“Alright, I accept your challenge,” James replied. He aimed to first assess Qasim’s strength within the Permanence Boundless Rank. If he found himself capable of defeating the latter with ease, he planned to confront Qasim without resorting to any cultivation rank suppression. This strategy would showcase to the world that he was not to be underestimated.