Severin had gone from strength to strength since his initial rise to prominence. He held his own against two prodigies in the ruins, then launched a fatal counterattack on Uzair and inflicted severe injury on Sian. Finally, his most recent feat was a breakthrough to level nine supreme saint just several moments ago. It all felt like a fever dream for Celeste.Ordinary supreme saints would have difficulty advancing even through each small stage, as they would have to open at least forty meridians and fill them with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth before being able to move on.Even talented elite disciples require a number of years—sometimes more than ten—to achieve such levels. Plenty of other people in the sect were stuck at the lower levels, and would remain so for the rest of their lives. Most of the time, the core disciples would need at least five to six years to reach level nine supreme saint from level one, an example being Celeste. Stronger core disciples like Raymond
Severin's breakthrough caused a huge stir within the sect, drawing several peak masters to Pearl Light Isle who were eager to offer their congratulations and shower him with gifts. Countless other disciples erupted in exclamations and envious admiration—his swift rise seemed to be the only thing they were talking about.Some disciples who personally ventured into the Artic Heights' ruins vividly recounted how Severin had vanquished his opponents in the site of inheritance. Many disciples who had toiled for years but had yet to achieve anything significant viewed Severin as a beacon of inspiration—a role model that they could aspire to achieve.Meanwhile, the reactions of prodigies on the numerous floating islands were a mixed bag of joy and dejected.Karl, the rumored reincarnation of an ancient force, initially simmered with frustration after his subordinate, Sandy, had failed to secure the Sky-Soil Zenith. However, Karl had his own legacy, and thus did not blame Sandy for the setb
Severin exhaled deeply and opened his eyes in joy. He controlled his breathing at once, lest the surging power within him raze the training room to the ground. Soon, he got up and did a stretch, whereupon a crackling sound erupting from his body as countless little glowing embers seemed to float off his skin.Severin then clenched his fists and savored the overwhelming power coursing through his body. He smiled to himself as he savored the energy flowing within him. "I'm now a level nine supreme saint, and it was quite surprising that I developed a trace of the power of heaven and earth. It probably won't be long until I become a royal paragon," he murmured with a smile on his lips.His breakthrough should not be underestimated. Even in a sect as big as the Grandiuno Sect, there were few who reached level nine supreme saint. Those people were either core disciples or esteemed elders. Many others would spend their lives stuck at level eight, where they would stagnate until they drew t
At that moment, Selene rushed toward Severin with joy in her voice. "Congratulations on your breakthrough, Dad!"Upon seeing his daughter trot over, Severin knelt down with arms outstretched and carried her up. She had been diligently consolidating her attainment since her breakthrough to supreme saint, as it was important to lay a solid foundation.Though she was still at level one, the spiritual energy emanating from her was on par to those of level two practitioners. Severin nodded in satisfaction and smiled. "Not bad, Selene! Your attainment has progressed well." He then pinched her cheek and said, "Seems to me it won't be long until you reach level two. My, you're a little prodigy too!"Selene's eyes lit up when she heard her father's praise. She puffed out her chest with pride and chirped, "Don't underestimate me! You are my father, after all!"Diane ruffled Selene's hair and chimed in, "Seeing as all the peak masters are gathered outside, shall we invite them in for a chat?"
When the spiritual light dissipated, a palm-sized whitish-green flower that seemed like an orchid was revealed. Severin, a sixth-grade high-rank alchemist himself, recognized it instantly as the Omnispirit White Orchid, an herb used in the crafting of the seventh-grade pill known as the Nimblesense Pill.Myles, now a level seven paragon, did not need such an herb. However, it was a godsend for Severin, who accepted it with a grateful smile. "Thank you, sir.""No thanks necessary," Miles said. "I'm glad you appreciate it! This seventh-grade flower is of little use to me, so consider it my small congratulatory gift." Myles regarded it as an something of an investment, as there were only two months left until the sect tournament. Given Severin's current pace in training, it was not unlikely that he would get another breakthrough within that timeframe.Myles had witnessed the incident at the Artic Heights, and he came to appreciate that Severin had immense strength after single-handedly
As soon as Severin re-entered Pearl Light Isle, he went to the courtyard to greet his wives. It seemed prudent to give them a heads-up before proceeding with his decision to attempt a breakthrough to seventh-grade alchemist.The scent of the Omnispirit White Orchid filled the air, and Wuhlricht stroked his beard with a smile before saying, "It looks like the peak masters are placing their bets on you."Gilda frowned and asked, "What do you mean by that, Dad?"Diane, Sheila, and Sofia glanced over curiously with a hint of confusion in their eyes.Severin had successfully become a level five supreme saint two months after his entry into the sect. Meanwhile, Ferland was later promoted to inner sect elder and even took the trouble of making a trip to Pearl Light Isle to gift him the Crystal Spring Pill. At that moment, Ferland took the chance to remind Severin that the tournament was very important. At that time, Severin did not seem to pay much attention to it since he had only just m
The strongest individual in Southsky at the moment was Oskar, a level eight royal paragon. Though such an attainment seemed impressive to Severin at that moment because he was still a supreme saint, but that might not be the case anymore when Severin finally becomes a royal saint.When Gilda heard about the opportunity to go to Midland, she immediately expressed her desire to go.Diane then exclaimed, "A sacred sect in Midland? I don't think anything in Southsky can compare to that!""You're one of the strongest among the prodigies within the sect, Severin! You might stand a chance of winning it!" Sheila exclaimed in agreement upon hearing what Diane said.At long last, Severin had a sudden realization. "So that was why Ferland urged me to train hard after I made a breakthrough to level five supreme saint."Though Severin knew little about Midland, he understood that there was more to the world than just Southsky. He was determined to secure entry to Midland by way of the tourname
Severin's confidence eased everyone's anxieties. Diane, the first wife and therefore the de facto leader, smiled and said, "Go for it. Severin. We'll be rooting for you on Pearl Light Isle."Wuhlricht and Felipe got up from their seats and chuckled. "If you succeed in becoming a seventh-grade alchemist," Wuhlricht said, "Pearl Light Isle will be the talk of the entire sect. Even I will turn heads when I leave."They had known Severin for a long time and were familiar with his abilities. He was never the sort of person who would boast something if he was not sure of his chances. As they reminisced about his rapid rise in alchemy back at the Skyblue Sect and recalled how he would occasionally share some high-rank pills with them, they could not help but smile at his unwavering confidence.Severin chuckled at Wuhlricht's remark. "Let's talk later. I shall proceed with my alchemy session now." He then turned and headed straight for his training room.Once inside, he sat cross-legged on