Though it was a simple gesture, it immediately irritated the three elders.

“Remove your hand from her!" they demanded in unison, glaring at Gerard's hand as though it were affronting Lilah.

“What do you mean you're her fiancé? We don't approve! How can you assert such a claim?" Cyrus retorted angrily.

Not to be outdone, Kyler glared at Gerard, hands on his hips. "Did you deceive Lilah to get close to her?"

"Let's take him down!" Devonte gritted his teeth and lunged forward, throwing a punch.

Lilah sprinted forward, desperate to shield Gerard from the attack.

After all, she knew the elders' skills well.

"Move aside!" Kyler yanked Lilah back just in time. “Are you crazy? Do you have any idea how powerful Devonte is?"

Lilah's anxiety spiked; she knew Devonte's strength better than anyone, having trained tirelessly with the three elders, pushing herself to the brink of exhaustion.

Although Gerard had his skills, he was still no match for Devonte, who had decades of experience.

Yet, the anticipated clash took an unexpected turn. As Devonte's fist hurtled toward Gerard, he deftly sidestepped the blow. With a swift lean back, Gerard evaded the punch with surprising agility.

Lilah's eyes widened in astonishment. Cyrus and Kyler stood in stunned silence. Though Devonte wasn't the strongest, his speed was astonishing and unpredictable; few could withstand his punch.

“Not bad, young man," Devonte roared with laughter before Launching another barrage of attacks.

His movements were a blur, almost invisible to the naked eye; those who sought to emulate his skills would only find themselves disheartened.

Lilah's relief was palpable as she watched the unfolding fight, her eyes wide with surprise.

Devonte's strikes landed on Gerard with precision and force, but Gerard never fully yielded ground.

After countless rounds, Devonte swaggered aside, his gaze fixed on Gerard.

"Impressive." He laughed, his voice echoing with admiration. "No wonder Lilah is so taken with you."

Gerard panted slightly, his breath coming in short bursts. For the first time, he faced a master of such an extraordinary level.

Devonte, with his thin and carefree appearance, seemed easygoing. Yet, beneath that exterior, he was incredibly tough to handle. The most striking part was how effortlessly he navigated the fight, leaving Gerard reeling.

"You're incredible. I've learned so much. It's been an honor." Gerard bowed deeply, humbly showing his respect to the formidable old man.

“Lilah, is he really your boyfriend?" Cyrus raised his eyebrows, his tone skeptical.

Lilah sensed trouble brewing; she forced a strained smile and replied, “There's nothing wrong with him. Please, don't worry about me."

She shot a pleading glance at Gerard, urging him silently to make his exit.