Sheila, Sofia, and Diane shared the same concern with Gilda. Severin looked at their anxious expression and offered a reassuring smile. "I'm alright," he asserted.Severin's meridians then roared to life. A strong, furnace-like heat surged through him and caused the air to crackle with energy. It was a tangible display of his perfect-stage level seven supreme saint attainment, as his spiritual energy carried an awe-inspiring and imposing aura.Diane and the girls could finally let out a sigh of relief.Severin asked, "How did the harvest go?"The treasure mountain towered nearly a thousand meters high and had existed perhaps since time immemorial. Spiritual energy was so abundant that one could almost feel it liquefying. Precious alchemical herbs grew like weeds on its slopes, and although most were of a lower grade, those found halfway up the mountain had a rather impressive quality. They would not have attracted that many practitioners if not.Having secured the Fire Phoenix Sno
The place was truly synonymous with that of a royal paragon's abode. Treasures were everywhere! Though the few shimmering objects on the peak were slightly inferior spiritual treasures, they were still valuable enough for Severin not to pass up on.Severin exclaimed in excitement, "Luck is on our side, it seems! Yet another treasure trove has emerged barely halfway into this place!" Severin then led his wives toward the mountain along with Radyn and the other Grandiuno Sect disciples.By then, unaffiliated practitioners and disciples from Southsky's major sects were already gathered at the mountain. A hush fell over the crowd as Severin arrived, as some had recognized who he was."Crap! That's one of the Grandiuno Sect's core disciples!""He seems to be eyeing the mountaintop treasure too!""You have no idea how strong he is. He inflicted serious injuries onto Sian!""I didn't know that!""Let's just forget about the treasure. Severin's too strong for any of us!"Severin spotte
By Severin's initial estimate, he expected to encounter Celeste and Raymond at the center of the ruins. However, fate brought Raymond to him sooner than expected. With Raymond around, Severin was much more confident of securing the treasure on that mountain.As anticipated, Raymond's arrival sparked countless discussions among the assembled practitioners."That's Raymond! The Grandiuno Sect's fourth true disciple!""Another prodigy graces us with his presence!""Looks like the treasures are going to slip out of our grasp!"As Tobias witnessed Raymond's arrival, his already unpleasant expression soured even more. His guard was up as he glared at a formidable foe.After observing Raymond's jovial exchange with Severin, Tobias cursed to himself, 'Damn it! Why is Raymond here too?'Tobias might have been slightly confident in vying for the treasures if he only had to contend with Severin. Though he was afraid of Severin, he believed he might be able to hold his own against Severin a
Raymond stared at Severin with his mouth agape. He knew that Sian was blessed with the Golden Spirit Constitution and had always been regarded as the Gahrrs' prodigy. Sian was perfectly capable of killing someone stronger than him, even at a young age, and Peak Master Myles of the Seventh Mountain had specifically cautioned them about being careful around Sian.As a level eight supreme saint with the Golden Spirit Constitution, Sian's strength easily surpassed even some level nine peers. Raymond, at level nine himself, might manage to overpower him, but Severin, a level seventh supreme saint, had taken it a step further and went against three formidable opponents!For ordinary practitioners, the small gap between each stage might as well be an abyss. The higher one progressed, the bigger the chasm would become. Though a level three warrior king might be able to defeat level eight or level nine warrior kings by relying on proper techniques and stellar weapons, such instances were down
Raymond's curiosity was piqued when Severin first joined the sect, and he questioned what qualifications Severin had that led the sect to carve out such a status for him.What soon followed was a whirlwind of achievements, whereby Severin surpassed Emery on the Alchemy Tower ranking and defeated Shyam, who was ranked ten on the prodigy rankings. He later reached the seventh floor of the Alchemy Tower and became the first ever disciple in its millennia-long history to be ranked first.Only half a year had passed, yet it seemed as though time had turned into a blur. The previous days faded into obscurity, yet Severin continued to stun everyone with his meteoric rise.Raymond had always wanted to build a strong rapport with Severin because he hoped to secure the position of the next sect leader. However, that dream seemed more and more distant as he was cast into Severin's shadow.Spencer and Riley, the second and third core disciples, were just as formidable and should not be underes
The peculiar fog that once covered the mountain soon dissipated. Severin reached the peak swiftly with his level seven supreme saint attainment, even though he had to lead his woman over too.Severin beheld the eight radiant spiritual treasures when he arrived at the peak.The first was a flame-emitting fan that possessed radiant energy and was attuned to fire. The second was a three-foot-long black ruler that emanated a blackish shimmer. Engraved with etchings of the stars, sun, and moon, it was capable of obstructing a practitioner's divine senses.The third was a crystal-clear, five-foot-long sword. It was smaller and more graceful than ordinary swords, but the energy emanating from it was excruciatingly cold.Other treasures included a small cauldron, a glowing broadsword, a polearm with a phoenix and a dragon engraved on it, and a humanoid puppet-like item. As the protective formation's restriction broke, these treasures seemed to awaken as the energy within them burst fort
Severin decisively extended his palm and seized the puppet-shaped spiritual treasure, which he could subdue with ease due to his strength as a level seven supreme saint. After securing what he wanted, he assisted his wives in acquiring their chosen treasures. All treasures were soon snapped up.Raymond claimed two: the small bell and the polearm.Severin and his wives jointly obtained four spiritual treasures.The humanoid puppet that Severin subdued was known as the Supreme Saint Puppet. When activated, it could display abilities equivalent to that of a level nine supreme saint and be instructed to fight on one's behalf. Severin found it intriguing more than anything.The fan that Diane secured was known as the Seven-Bird Fire-Feather Fan. It was a fearsome weapon made from the feathers of seven fire-attributed feathered monsters, and it was capable of unleashing a sky full of flames.Gilda's acquisition, the Sense-Shut Ruler, possessed properties similar to Tobias's Soul Devouri
Nightfall came, and Severin sat cross-legged on a deserted hill to begin his training. Having covered less than a hundred miles in their journey toward the central area during the day, the group found themselves in an environment saturated with nearly spiritual energy. It was the perfect location for seclusion, but the relentless pursuit of treasures within the ruins always necessitated wariness.As they approached the center of the ruins, Severin observed a growing number of practitioners in the vicinity. Elite disciples from major sects, such as the Deifirm Sect and Purevoid Sect, engaged in skirmishes over higher grade herbs. Raymond and Severin had faced several attempts to rob them, but Raymond's interventions successfully thwarted any potential threats. Even so, they all decided that it would be best to choose a hill to rest for the night and regain their strength.Reflecting on the day's encounters, Severin pondered, 'Wildfire's legacy has yet to show up, and there is already