Chapter 688

Geng Geng Silang's words buzzed in Kuno's ears.

Like a stone thrown into still water, sending ripples cascading outward.

Kuno's previously calm heart surged like a storm, waves churning wildly, unceasing and relentless.

"M-Monster…"

Her eyes glazed over, her spirit dazed.

Clearly.

Geng Geng Silang's assessment of Lu En utterly stunned Kuno, shaking her to her core, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

It was the first time she had ever heard.

That someone could be called a monster by her father, Geng Geng Silang!

You know.

Geng Geng Silang's standards were extremely high.

Even Kuno, a prodigy, had never received his praise.

To earn Geng Geng Silang's approval, Kuno trained relentlessly in swordsmanship.

Even now, she was already extremely powerful.

She could sweep through every disciple in the dojo.

Yet, she still had never earned his praise.

However.

At this very moment,

she heard her strict father, Geng Geng Silang, lavish praise upon a peer — leaving Kuno with a tangled mix of emotions.

What she could not accept most of all…

was the extraordinary height of her father's evaluation of that boy!

This evaluation was one Kuno had once dreamed of.

She had never heard.

That her father would one day make such a high assessment of anyone.

Today,

was the only instance she had ever witnessed.

This five-year-old boy, barely older than her, had received the highest praise from her father, Geng Geng Silang.

Kuno's heart churned with bitter unease.

"Why?"

"A boy my own age…"

"Why does he earn such high praise from Father?"

"Am I not good enough?"

Kuno felt resentment.

She had always believed herself the most outstanding among her peers.

So.

She felt deep dissatisfaction and bitter resentment toward her father's evaluation of Lu En today.

At this moment,

Lu En was naturally unaware of the little girl Kuno's thoughts.

Beside him,

Bear suddenly spoke: "Young Master, would you mind sparring with me? Though I personally dislike combat, I'd like to test your combat level."

As a cadre of the Revolutionary Army, Bear was utterly loyal to the Revolutionary Army and to Dragon.

And as Dragon's own son, Lu En naturally commanded his full attention.

His desire to spar with Lu En was solely to gauge the level of his combat power.

It was also to ensure…

that Lu En would not face excessive danger across this sea.

If Lu En's strength was sufficient, he would have no need to worry.

In short,

sparring with Lu En was merely a measure of his combat capability.

"You want to spar with me?"

Seeing the gentle Bear initiate a challenge, Lu En's eyes gleamed with anticipation.

He agreed: "I'd be delighted."

(cjdf) Upon receiving Lu En's consent,

Bear asked Geng Geng Silang: "Mr. Geng Geng Silang, could you find a quiet place for me to spar with the Young Master?"

"The backyard of the dojo is quiet enough."

Geng Geng Silang's expression also held a hint of anticipation.

He was genuinely curious.

What level of combat power did the five-year-old Lu En truly possess?

Rumors from outside were just rumors…

Far less direct than witnessing it firsthand.

The Lu En rumored to be the most terrifying monster across the sea…

He is also the strongest genius in Navy history.

Regarding this,

Geng Geng Silang was curious.

The Navy's strongest genius in history—what kind of combat power could a child nearly five years old possess?

Next,

Under Geng Geng Silang's guidance,

Lu En and Bear arrived at the dojo's back courtyard.

One by one, disciples from the dojo rushed over, as if they all knew a sparring match was about to take place.

In an instant,

Around twenty dojo disciples arrived at the back courtyard, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

They whispered to one another.

Moreover,

Even Bear's own elite revolutionary squad, personally led by him, arrived upon hearing the news and quickly reached the back courtyard.

This elite revolutionary squad numbered barely fewer than ten.

But each one was a warrior among warriors, with formidable strength.

When they saw Bear's massive figure approaching, the revolutionary elite looked startled.

"Is Bear brother really going to fight himself?"

"Is that really necessary? Who could possibly make Bear brother lift a finger?"

"Bear brother has a bounty of two hundred ninety-six million Berries on his head—by far the highest in this sea."

"Just that fact alone proves how terrifying Bear brother's power is."

"Who has the qualifications to be Bear's opponent?"

"Is it Master Geng Geng Silang? But Master Geng Geng Silang has always been indifferent to fame and fortune—he rarely fights. He wouldn't suddenly challenge Bear brother for no reason."

"…"

The elite revolutionary squad began discussing among themselves.

They stared ahead, puzzled.

Then,

Before their eyes,

They saw,

A five-year-old boy slowly step forward, walking straight to Bear's side.

This scene was clearly visible to all gathered.

In an instant,

The atmosphere turned deathly silent!

Not a sound!

Everyone was stunned.