The praise and bewilderment that Celeste had for Severin only emphasized the incredible depth of Severin's alchemical qualifications. Raymond needed some time to process that, but by the time he snapped out of it, his respect for Severin grew even more.Inside the Alchemy Tower, Severin sat on the ground to recover his spiritual power. He was blissfully unaware of the seismic impact that his rise in the rankings had caused. His recent success in crafting a sixth-grade high-rank pill deepened his understanding of alchemy, and he believed that he could craft the Crystal Spring Pill again and yield a ninety percent success rate—an astounding figure eat would shock veteran sixth-grade alchemists.The difficulty of a pill grew with each increasing grade, and it would be even more difficult to ensure that their quality remained high. Under normal circumstances, even sixth-grade high-rank alchemists could only have a fifty percent chance of success in when crafting the Crystal Spring Pill.
As time passed, the crowd near the Alchemy Tower square dwindled gradually. Celeste, Raymond, the elders, and the peak masters left one after another after realizing that Severin was not going to emerge from the tower anytime soon. Though Severin had cooped himself up in the Alchemy Tower over the past few months, news of his endeavors spread throughout the Grandiuno Sect, stirring up quite the discussion among all nine of the sect's mountains.Four months after Severin's rise to sixth-grade high-rank alchemist, his bloodshot eyes and disheveled appearance betrayed his lack of sleep inside the Alchemy Tower. He stared intently at the cauldron before him and carefully observed the subtle change there. Severin became increasingly proficient in the Pristine Spirit Pill via his relentless simulation of the crafting process. The pills that produced saw a marked improvement from four lines to eight lines. Only a small gap remained before he achieved the elite-quality pill needed to enter th
The disciples were shaken. "This hasn't happened before. Does this mark the rise of another alchemist in the Alchemy Tower?""The nine chimes mean that someone has successfully entered the seventh floor!""What?! Did Celeste finally succeed?""I'm inclined to believe that it's Severin. He's been making history for four months now, and he's stands the most chances of success!""How is he so much stronger than all of us? I thought he just made a breakthrough to sixth-grade medium-rank alchemist?"The disciples all had varied expressions as they flew toward the Alchemy Tower in surprise.At the same time, Oskar—who had been in seclusion on the First Mountain within a palace deep in the mist—looked in the direction of the Alchemy Tower in surprise. His eyes shone brightly, and his gaze seemed sharp enough to pierce through the void and reach Severin inside the Alchemy Tower."You continue to surprise me, Severin. I am in awe of you for being the first person to enter the Alchemy Tow
Severin's heartbeat quickened when he heard that. Aleix Pillan, the fifth sect leader who established the Alchemy Tower, was an eighth-grade high-rank alchemist renowned throughout Southsky. Inheriting the wisdom of a legendary figure would most certainly allow him to take great strides on the path of alchemy!At the same time, Severin was confused. According to rumors within the sect, one had to reach the ninth floor of the Alchemy Tower to receive that knowledge. However, he had already met the Aleix's projection upon entering the seventh floor.Though he still had lingering doubts, he was not prepared to let the opportunity slip away. He stepped forward and approached the hologram before offering a polite gesture. "I am ready."As he finished speaking, Severin noticed a fluctuation in the surrounding space. The grayish void turned bright all of a sudden and bathed the entire Alchemy Tower in light. The hologram, which stood just in front of Severin, shattered and transformed into
Severin's excitement stemmed from precisely that! After taking some time to digest the knowledge, Severin exclaimed in delight, "This'll help me to become a seventh-grade alchemist in a few months!"The status of a seventh-level alchemist in the Grandiuno Sect surpassed that of ordinary elders and were more or less on the same level as the peak masters! His projected growth in alchemy, and his position as the sixth core disciple, allowed him to envision a swift rise in the ranks of the Grandiuno Sect.Even Celeste, the fifth core disciple, was only a sixth-grade high-rank alchemist!The increased benefits that came with a better status would be beneficial for his wives and his group too. They no longer had to worry about resources for attainment! A wide grin unfurled across Severin's face as he thought of that.Upon digesting the knowledge passed down to him, Severin learned about the origin of the Alchemy Tower. It was constructed under the leadership of the Aleix many thousands o
Daniella's question caused the entire area to erupt in a commotion. She was a level nine paragon and a seventh-grade medium-rank alchemist who held an exceptionally esteemed status within the sect. Countless disciples dreamed of becoming the apprentice of a powerful figure like her, and many looked at Severin with envy. As jealous as they were of the offer that Daniella made to Severin, they knew they were not good enough to be worth her attention.Severin was momentarily taken aback after she made him that offer as soon as she emerged from the Alchemy Tower. Daniella's message was crystal clear—she saw potential in Severin's alchemical talent and wished to take him on as an apprentice. Such an offer was a thrilling prospect for any ordinary disciples and even some elite disciples. The other five core disciples might even be tempted by it too.Unfortunately for Daniella, Severin regarded her tutelage as superfluous after acquiring the knowledge from the Alchemy Tower's founder himsel
"Whoa! In all my years as part of the sect, this is the first time I've seen Madam Daniella bend over backwards to extend an invitation to someone!""Why did Severin refuse? His decision makes zero sense!""As long as he joins the Sixth Mountain, he'll become a seventh-grade alchemist in a few more years!""I would've agreed without hesitation if I were in his shoes!"The onlookers felt that Severin had done a blasphemous act by turning down such a momentous opportunity. They all glared at Severin with resentment on their faces. Feeling slightly uneasy at the way that they were all looking at him, Severin was about to return to Pearl Light Isle when several streams of light flashed across the sky. Several prominent figures had shown up.Leading them was a tall, muscular man who exuded a certain brutish character and had pronounced bronze muscles. Behind him was a man clad in simple training clothes and carrying a sword on his back. The sword seemed to embody a high-grade spiritual
Severin accepted Myles's gesture graciously. Though he did not specialize in swordsmanship, access to the Seventh Mountain's Sword Tomb was nonetheless a welcome privilege. After all, he could go there to hone his swordsmanship too. Moreover, he had just began learning the Sky-Soil Heptagold Sword Energy, and refining it to perfection required him to gather the sky-soil energy from the surrounding as well as a substantial amount of heptagold energy. The Sword Tomb on the seventh mountain could provide that with much abundance.Upon seeing Severin accept the token, Myles broke into a warm smile and commended, "You truly do live up to your reputation as the sixth true disciple appointed by our sect leader. In the thousands of years since the Alchemy Tower was first founded, you're the first to enter the seventh floor and trigger nine rounds of chiming!"Severin replied modestly, "Luck was on my side."Myles was accompanied by a purple-clad, gray-haired man wearing a jasper hairpin. Th
At that instant, Infernatur and Damnatur felt a sudden chill, as if an impending doom loomed on the horizon.Severin then said softly to them, "I'm gonna need you as a helping hand!"Infernatur and Damnatur recoiled as a horrifying realization dawned upon them."Have you taken that leap?" Infernatur's voice trembled with uncertainty.Severin remained silent and simply waved his hand gently. The 129,600 cosmic laws surged with boundless power, reducing the huge figures of Infernatur and Damnatur to dust.Within moments, two essences of pure primordial power flowed into Severin's inner world, while the desolate chaos sea crumbled and was consumed by his voracious appetite.Severin's form eventually began to fade until it became a flicker of light that vanished completely. His consciousness had been devoured entirely.Everything before him was empty and devoid of substance.An indefinite amount of time passed before Severin's voice echoed through the emptiness, "Chaos springs from
With a deft stroke of the bronze halberd, the path hovering above Severin shattered."This is a peculiar weapon," Severin recoiled in alarm, raising the Oculus Blade to defend himself "It has the ability to dismantle the great path!"Simultaneously, he utilized his space-time path to shield against potential assaults, especially any sneak attacks.Explosions reverberated, unleashing torrents of elemental energy and spatial turbulence throughout the chaotic sea. Time passed indeterminately amidst the chaos.For centuries, the trio engaged in combat, their auras undiminished by time's passage.Meanwhile, the four Dominus Nosters in the Celestial Realm waged war against the extraterrestrial intruders, reclaiming territories with unparalleled ferocity.Under the leadership of figures like Callide, the extraterrestrials were simply no match for them.The Southern, Western, and Devil Regions were reclaimed quickly, yet everyone from the Celestial Realm remained vigilant, for war conti
Outside the Heaven Palace, the few who had been appointed Dominus Noster along with a cohort of quasi-royal celestials were faced with the grim reality at hand.Clad in resplendent hues, Callide—who was their leader and carried the title Dominus Noster Arcanum—donned celestial attire woven from stars and the galaxy. With a regal bearing, she commanded from atop a cloud, "Follow me, my brethren! We shall vanquish the extraterrestrials in the Devil Realm!""At your command, Dominus Noster Arcanum!""Yes, Dominus Noster Arcanum!"With their resounding battle cries, streams of light surged across the Nine Heavens Ten Lands, converging upon the territories occupied by the extraterrestrials—they were the Devil Region, Southern Region, and the Western Region.Amidst the vibrant rainbow, a towering figure emerged, blotting out the sky and earth. Everyone recognized that figure as Severin, and knew that the battle against the quasi-celestial regents would soon begin.Adrian, who was alrea
Armin then spoke with a calm authority, "You cannot remain in this time and space, for you are from the future. It is time you return."As he uttered these words, Severin sensed an invisible force pushing against him and urging him to depart.Standing upon the river of time, he overlooked the tumult of the quasi-celestial regent conflict looming below. He mumbled Armin's counsel, "By receiving nourishment, shattering constraints, tearing open chaos, and reaching the other side…" As Severin pondered over those revelations for an indefinite amount of time, clarity dawned upon him like the sudden rising sun. "So that's the way!"By the time he snapped to his senses, he discovered that his primal spirit had traversed countless epochs in the river of time. "Did I spend that long in the river of time?" he asked himself. Fortunately, the duration he spent in the river of time was but a fleeting moment in the real world.Severin's resolve solidified. Though his brief discourse with Armin,
Severin could sense the mental connection between himself and the weapon, almost as if it was an extension of himself. Severin then raised his gaze to the celestial expanse beyond."I'm almost on Armin's level now that I've made a breakthrough to the rank of quasi-celestial sovereign. However, facing the extraterrestrials' quasi-celestial regents isn't going to be easy meat for me," he mused aloud.Armin was once the sovereign architect of the Imperial Court and the ruler of the Celestial Realm, yet even he found himself at the mercy of the attack of Heaven's Will. Even a mighty quasi-celestial sovereign was reduced to naught but dust.Severin felt the weight of the responsibility settle upon him. Confronting the two quasi-celestial regents would require him to transcend to the realm of celestial sovereign—a realm of which he had scant knowledge of.He understood the concept of the celestial sovereign only in the context of attaining liberation through enlightenment via the 3,000 p
In the vast expanse of the chaotic sea, occasional gusts of strong wind whipped up the formidable chaotic energy. A single whirlpool could claim the life of even a true immortal.Amidst that tumult, two colossal figures lay prone within the abyss. They emanated an aura of unparalleled power, commanding even the paths to heed their authority. The turbid breath exhaled in their slumber had the capacity to tear the fabric of the chaotic void, unveiling dreamlike cosmic chiliocosms.They were the progenitors of the extraterrestrial race, the alpha and omega of the enigmatic beings. Their names were Infernatur and Damnatur. To the uninitiated, and sometimes even to their own kind, it was widely believed that Infernatur and Damnatur were distinct entities. However, they were but facets of the same being.Infernatur could be deemed the primordial offspring of chaos itself, having borne witness to the most primitive and barbaric epochs of the Bleu Celestial Realm. Being born of chaos, he po
Heaven Palace could now boast four royal celestials, along with nearly 20 quasi-royal celestials and 5,000 true immortals. Those esteemed individuals once served the Longevity Alliance, Clear Wind Sect, Tri Celestial Island, and Ingeni Paradise. While their numbers paled in comparison to the 120,000 true immortals during the ancient Imperial Court's heyday, Severin was confident that he could revive that with time. After all, the new Imperial Court had only just been re-established, and there was still more work to do.Severin then addressed the assembly, "As you continue raising your attainment, you shall have to anticipate the looming threat of conflict with the extraterrestrials. Now that you have are bestowed with titles as the custodians of heaven and earth, it is our solemn duty to reciprocate the blessings bestowed upon us.""Yes, we shall!" echoed the resolute affirmation from the gathered immortals.Having concluded his address, Severin went to speak briefly with Diane and
In the Heaven Palace, Callide sensed that the aura emanating from Severin was simultaneously as vast the sky and ocean but as indiscernible as that of a mortal. Tremors of terror gripped her, as she knew that he had far surpassed the realm of a cultivator who had attained the perfect-stage royal celestial. It was no exaggeration to say that Severin could obliterate a royal celestial with a mere thought.Balke, Libra, and Creatia shared Callide's apprehension. To them, Severin embodied the very essence of the path—intangible, silent, abstruse, incomprehensible, and undetectable.As the imperial robe adorned Severin, Balke and the others bowed in reverence. "Long live the Celestial Sovereign!" they chanted in unison.A subtle wave of fortune floated toward the heavenly heart imprint as Severin acknowledged their worship with a satisfied smile. He raised his hand and lifted them effortlessly with an unseen force.With a thunderous voice that resonated in their ears, Severin proclaimed
The true immortals, quasi-royal celestials, and even the eminent royal celestials held their breath. Everyone observed in silence as Severin wielded the heavenly heart imprint.With each strand of luck infused into the heavenly heart imprint, Severin sensed his dominion over the Bleu Celestial Realm becoming stronger. He had the feeling that he could reshape the world with only a single thought.Once the destinies of tens of thousands of races were bound with the heavenly heart imprint, the golden tourmaline quivered violently and radiated an aura that could be felt across the Nine Heavens Ten Lands. Acknowledging the momentous occasion, Severin tapped his forehead and directed a fragment of his soul to command the heavenly heart imprint. The 3,000 great paths within him erupted from his being and materialized."Today shall be the day that I, Severin, rebuild the Imperial Court in the Nine Heavens! As wielder of the great path, the world shall be inscribed in me, and I shall embody