Severin's fist landed on the protective shield in front of Shyam, and a dazzling burst of light erupted. The impact pushed Shyam several feet backward.Shyam, being a supreme saint, reacted swiftly. He raised his hand without much ado and summoned a long sword that had a frost-like cold gleam. He then slashed in Severin's direction, and the speed of his attack was so quick that a sharp whistling sound was produced. The sword emitted a slew of cold air, and it was so cold that it could even freeze the very void itself."You're bound to lose." Shyam proclaimed with a fierce smile. "Consider it an honor to be defeated by my Black Ice Sword!"Although his Black Ice Sword was a low-rank spiritual treasure, Shyam had enhanced its lethality by infusing it with ten thousand years' worth of black ice. It was strong enough to rival that of a mid-grade spiritual treasure. Furthermore, the sword harmonized perfectly with Shyam's skills, allowing him to unleash two hundred percent of his maximum
Severin had managed to make a breakthrough to level four supreme saint over the last two months. Although Shyam was taken aback by that, he adjusted his mindset to face the situation before him. He wiped away the blood from his lips and declared coldly, "You leave me no choice." Shyam then took out one of his pills and ate it. The pill transformed into a surge of potent spiritual power upon ingestion, and Shyam's attainment ascended rapidly too. In a matter of seconds, he not only recovered from his injuries but also elevated his attainment to level six supreme saint. The sudden advancement stirred excitement among the spectators near the arena.Observant disciples soon identified the pill that he had used."Isn't that the Savagery Pill? Shyam is trying to pull a fast one over Severin! I didn't think he'd use one of the most valuable sixth-grade medium-rank pills!"This pill heals injuries rapidly and is even capable of enhancing one's attainment by a level."Shyam then glared at
The sword energy produced a deafening whistling sound as it sliced the air into tiny fragments. The attack was fast approaching Shyam, and he could already sense the crisis he was about to face when his skin tingled from the sword energy that enveloped him. He tried to escape but found himself rooted to the ground.Though he was already a level five supreme saint, he felt a surge of panic in facing what was possibly his most difficult adversary to date. As Severin's attack approached, Shyam acted swiftly and waved his hand to produce a small bronze shield from his spatial ring.Upon producing the shield, Shyam infused it with an immense amount of spiritual power. The shield then expanded rapidly, reaching the size of a millstone. Though the aura surrounding the shield suggested that it was merely a low-grade spiritual weapon, Shyam had tempered it for many years and raised its defense capabilities to formidable levels. The shield was practically a part an extension of him.As the sw
Shyam felt an impending sense of doom. He shielded the True-Sun Fist without much thought, but the radiant sword light soon descended and struck the bronze shield before him with a colossal force.At that moment, Shyam could only watch in horror as cracks formed all over the shield. The shockwave then caused the shield to shatter, and the fragments shot out in all directions.Shyam's pupils contracted as he witnessed the scene and felt a bad feeling sinking in. The protective barrier that he cast just moments ago succumbed to the residual power of the sword light. The barrier was torn apart and landed right into his chest.His artificially enhanced level six supreme saint attainment was extinguished in an instant. The sharp shockwave coursed through Shyam's body, tearing his flesh apart. Within seconds, he was catapulted some distance away like a cannonball, and his trajectory ended only after he crashed into a hill.A Shyam-sized crater had appeared on the hill. He was severely in
Celeste had been standing in front of a quaint wooden house surrounded by vibrant flowers on top of the mountain peak. She had been discreetly observing Severin and was visibly astonished upon learning of his decisive victory over Shyam in the arena. Her crimson eyes betrayed a sense of shock.Celeste knew Shyam as the talented elite disciple of the Fifth Mountain who boasted a perfect level five supreme saint attainment. Every elite disciple in the Grandiuno Sect was formidable in their own right, and Shyam—ranked tenth among the prodigies—could have held a prominent position in any one of Southsky's four major sects.News of Severin's defeat left Celeste bewildered. She turned to Zelia and asked with a slight frown, "He had joined the sect a little under two months ago. How could he have defeated a level five supreme saint like Shyam that easily?"Zelia explained, "You're probably not aware that this young man made a breakthrough to level four supreme saint within two months. His
That area was designated especially for alchemists within the sect. Anyone with a fervent interest and desire in alchemy would be allowed to visit the area regardless of which mountain they belonged to. The tower in the center of the area stood out prominently, and it was surrounded by a bustling crowd not unlike that of a lively city center."Freshly-picked fifth-grade millennium-old Snowlotus! Get your freshly-picked fifth-grade Millennium-Old Snow Lotus here! I'm trading it for a level-five Breakthrough Pill!""I'm searching for a triple-chambered cauldron! I'd highly appreciate it if anyone has information on how to get one!""I'm from the Eighth Mountain where we do equipment production. Would anyone be interested in working with me to forge a cauldron? Triple-chambered cauldrons have a success rate of about sixty percent!""Don't miss out on the guides to the Alchemy Tower's ten halls! These are must-haves for newcomers! I have the Herbal Booklet, Identifying Medical Ingredie
Severin then continued to scan the rankings on the stone monument. Thousands had left their marks on the Alchemy Tower ever since it was first constructed. It had been organized into nine floors, each assessing one's knowledge in botany, ingredient identification, spirit beasts, alchemy skills, and more. Advancement to the next level was contingent upon passing each assessment, so those who were listed on the monument undoubtedly had notable talent in alchemy.All of a sudden, a commotion erupted behind Severin."Look! It's our senior, Emery! She's the second-most talented person in the history of the Sixth Mountain!""Is she attempting to take another challenge to advance further?"Severin turned around and saw a rainbow-colored streak descending from a distance. As it neared, a gracefully-dressed woman finally emerged. She was delicate, elegant, and possessed a striking beauty. At 20 years of age, her facial features were exquisitely beautiful, with eyebrows resembling the cresce
Emery noticed Severin among the crowd and glanced only briefly before withdrawing her gaze. Though Severin was a core disciple, she had her sense of pride due to her status as an elite disciple whose prowess in alchemy rivaled that of Celeste.Severin did not linger in the open area for long and walked toward the Alchemy Tower. In an instant, a loud thud echoed in his mind as his vision became a blur. By the time clarity returned, he found himself surrounded by a simulation.Before Severin could thoroughly observe his surroundings, a cold voice pierced his ears. "Identify the properties and uses of a hundred thousand ingredients. Those who complete the task successfully will advance to the second level!"At the end of the voice's sentence, a multitude of herbs seemed to materialize in front of Severin. Since the construction of the Alchemy Tower nearly 2,000 years ago, every generation of alchemists in the Grandiuno Sect aspired to inscribe their names on it. Those who managed to br