"Genius! You're really a genius!" Samuel trembled."You have exceeded my expectations. We can be expecting to have level five, level six, and even level seven royal saints fighters in the sect! Haha. I bet it's only going to take two months top to surpass the Horizon Sect!" Felipe was so excited with a big smile on his face."Haha! Why should I be scared of the Horizon Sect when I become a level nine royal saint? Haha!" Wulricht laughed out loud.In the past, he was scared of the Horizon Sect because the Horizon Sect was stronger than them with Marcus, the Sect Leader of the Horizon Sect, leading the sect. Now that the Skyblue Sect had more royal saints in the sect, they were starting to surpass the Horizon Sect.When Wulricht became a level nine royal saint, the average combat power of the Skyblue Sect would be so different than before. Not to mention, the number of level six and level seven royal saints increased tremendously. By then, the Skyblue Sect would replace the Horizon S
Severin was filled with confidence. After taking a few days to stabilize his attainment, Diane and Sheila rushed excitedly into his room. "It went smoothly, Severin! Everything went smoothly!""What went smoothly?" Severin asked blankly.Sheila promptly exclaimed, "What do you think? Gilda's delivery went smoothly, and she just brought your chubby baby boy into this world. He weighs just over eight pounds.""Just over eight pounds? Gilda's given birth?" Severin was stunned. He did not expect it to happen so quickly."Practitioners have it so much easier and quicker when giving birth. It was over in three minutes. The baby was already born when I returned from fetching some water."Severin rushed over with them. Sofia took care of Gilda in the meantime, while Wuhlricht had been called over as well."I'm going to be a grandfather! I couldn't be happier!" Wuhlricht beamed as he held the baby. He then called out to Severin and gently passed the baby over to Severin. "Haha! Time for y
"What?! Late-stage level eight royal saint?"Everyone gasped audibly. The truth of Severin's attainment had astounded them greatly."Yes, which is why I am quite confident in becoming a level nine royal saint in another three months. I am also aiming to successfully refine a fifth-grade high-rank pill by that time," Severin smiled and replied. Wuhlricht and the rest were taken aback by Severin's statement yet again. Such grandiose confidence would be taken as boasting if anyone else did it, but they all knew that Severin had a good chance of achieving that simply because he was the one making that claim. Severin's talent defied conventional expectations and frequently surpassed them."Haha, a prodigy like you can soar to great heights even in that higher world." Wuhlricht laughed, confident in Severin's abilities."There's no doubt about that," Samuel said, with Felipe concurring.Wuhlricht then turned to Severin and said, "Please come with me for a moment, Severin. I wish to di
Wuhlricht sighed and stated, "Royal saints have a long lifespan, but our elders only have a few years remaining because they are already of age. However, they are the sect's pillars. They laid the sect's foundations with me; therefore, all four of them will be going to that place with me. Gilda, of course, will accompany us, along with you, your wives, and Selene. Once we leave, the question arises: who shall lead the sect in our absence?"Severin responded with a smile, "I've already discussed this with Gracie. She's the most suitable candidate to lead the sect. I will also task Rachel and those who came with me to the sect to remain behind and assist her.""What's their current level of attainment?" Wuhlricht's eyes lit up when he heard that a succession plan was already in place. He had been worried about what might happen to the sect if he, along with Severin's family and the elders, left the sect.Severin smiled and assured him, "Gracie is already a level seven royal saint, whi
"Don't worry, Supreme Leader! You have been, and always will be, our Supreme Leader. We'll protect the Skyblue Sect even if you're no longer around.""Yes! The Skyblue Sect has talented disciples, and the atmosphere here is very conducive to training. We're more than happy to continue here."Some of the other former hall masters chimed in too.Severin smiled and said, "I've already prepared some pills for you. You'll have at least three months to raise your attainment levels. You'll be the leaders once we depart. I trust you'll remain united and carry on the Skyblue Sect's legacy."He then paused briefly before adding, "I'll prepare many pills for you in advance so you won't run out of fifth-grade pills once I'm gone. The sect's alchemists have made remarkable progress recently, and Elsa will remain here too. She has assured me that she remains committed to crafting pills for the sect. I'll also transfer some of my fourth and fifth-grade crafting recipes to her. She is talented eno
"And you're appointing me as the deputy?" Rachel was caught off guard nonetheless. Upon careful reflection, she recalled the pills that Severin had given them when he requested their presence. He seemed to have been planning ahead because he had begun entrusting them with important responsibilities."Shouldn't we hold a meeting to discuss something as significant as this? It doesn't seem right to announce it without any prior discussion," Gracie said after coming to her senses.Severin smiled. "Haha, what's there to discuss? I've already informed the sect leader. You'll all be the strongest remaining individuals in the sect once we leave, so the responsibility should naturally fall on all of you along with Heidi and Kara. They're both very promising practitioners, and they'll be appointed elders as well. Those with slightly lower attainment levels will become protectors."Gracie could only smile sheepishly. "I'm not mentally prepared to shoulder the sudden responsibility. The pressu
Severin nodded and reassured Gilda, "The confidence is there, of course. You know that I'm now a fifth-grade medium-rank alchemist, and I might become a fifth-grade high-rank alchemist in three months. Our sect will suffer minimal casualties, while the Horizon Sect will be crushed completely. This will serve as proof of our might, and it will also be a warning to the other sects."Severin's gaze shifted to Hardin, and there was a tinge of reluctance in his expression. "We won't be able to take Hardin to that higher world for safety reasons, and your father agrees too. It would be better for him to grow up in Skyblue Sect where he'll receive proper protection."Gilda smiled ruefully. "Yes. Bringing him to an unknown place could put him in danger. Keeping him in Skyblue Sect is the safest option. I know that it's the best choice for him, but I can't help myself from feeling reluctant to part with him." Gilda then paused before continuing, "I knew you would've made this decision even th
However, Marcus said, "I understand your anger, Frederick, but we must remember that the child is Gilda's son. Holding a feast after a hundred days of his birth is something any mother would want. It would be an unjust move, and our sect's reputation would be tarnished if we were to attack the Skyblue Sect because of this trivial thing."After a brief pause, Marcus added, "You'd better focus on your training. You're already a level seven royal saint, so you must strive to reach level eight as soon as possible. That is the only way in which you can become the first among your generation to attain the rank of a level eight royal saint."Frederick then replied with a bitter smile, "You're right. I should focus on my training. Time will pass faster that way."Ten days later, the Skyblue Sect held a feast to celebrate Hardin's hundred days in the world. During the celebration, Severin publicly revealed himself as his biological father, much to the astonishment of everyone, including many