As everyone waited for Philip to make a fool of himself, Philip squatted down and scooped a handful of water. Everyone was stunned by this scene. They saw how the student’s hand rotted earlier, but Philip still dared to touch the water. Montel and Clementine were taken aback by Philip’s action too. Although they were confident in Philip, this scene was startling. Everyone looked at this scene in horror, amazed by this guy’s daring audacity. Even Mr. Hobart was shocked. The water in this lake was highly toxic and corrosive. Even a person with a high practice level would be affected instantly at a touch of the water. The jeers from the people around grew louder. They could already imagine the upcoming gory scene. This guy dared to touch the water even though he knew it was highly toxic. He was simply courting death. Sure enough, Philip's right hand began to rot after it came into contact with the lake water, which looked horrifying. Everyone looked at him with mocking s
Wyatt’s face was as dark as could be, with a hint of embarrassment. Wyatt did not expect Philip to solve this problem so easily. He was even more embarrassed about the bet between the two of them. He put the dignity of the Millen family on the line, and he lost. He would be finished if others found out about it. He was quite respected in the family, but it did not mean that he could take the dignity of the family lightly. Many people witnessed the bet between him and Philip. It would bring shame to the family if he failed to keep his promise. No matter what, he could not get out of this. Montel stepped forward with disdain. “Hey, loser, didn’t you make a bet with him? Now that he has detoxified the water, are you going to keep your promise?” Montel could not wait to watch the excitement, and this good-for-nothing guy was extremely arrogant earlier. Montel would not feel guilty even if he pulled something on Wyatt. Wyatt scowled. He kept his mouth shut earlier becaus
For Wyatt to admit that the Millen family was a loser in public would be no different than killing him. Even if he was lucky enough to leave this place alive today, he would be ripped into pieces by the Millen family when he returned. The people around him kept urging him, while the Millen family was silent, but their actions expressed their thoughts. They were going to ostracize Wyatt! “T-That’s impossible!” Wyatt glared at Philip angrily. Even if everyone ridiculed him today, he would never admit that the Millen family was a loser. He was clear about the consequences between temporary humiliation and losing his life. Everyone looked at him mockingly, not expecting Wyatt to be so shameless. “I thought you were a genius, but you’re just a down-and-out idiot,” Philip sneered and walked up to Wyatt. “Are you sure you won't fulfill your promise?” Philip asked. Wyatt jerked his chin up, unwilling to compromise. In his opinion, Philip was just a loser with good luck. He
Other major factions and families stared at this scene in stunned silence. Many people gulped and thought that the young man in front of them was very scary. Mr. Hobart looked at Philip in delight, surprised at his strength. The movement of the stone was quite difficult to figure out, and Philip was a rare talent for pulling that off. The Millen family was full of resentment toward Philip. Although they hated Wyatt’s arrogance too, he was a member of the Millen family, after all. It was unacceptable for someone to mess with the Millen family. Killing a member of the Millen family in public was really not a smart move. After dealing with Wyatt, Philip did not leave the lake. Instead, he scooped a handful of water and drank it. Everyone was shocked by his actions. Although Philip detoxed earlier, touching the water with his hands and drinking it were two different things. Philip cheered inwardly when he found no discomfort after drinking the water. One pill could remove
Philip pretended to be worried and nervously took out ten pills. “I was thinking of keeping some in case of an emergency, but since you made this request, I’ll sell ten pills to everyone. I’ll give the pills to Mr. Hobart now. Please approach him if you want to buy some.” Philip handed all the pills he had prepared to Mr. Hobart. Philip whispered in Mr. Hobart’s ear, and his expression brightened. However, Mr. Hobart resumed his stoic look in the blink of an eye. “Since my student is kind enough to put forward ten pills, I have nothing to add. You can buy them from me, and the highest bidder will get the pills.” Mr. Hobart wished he could hug Philip and kiss him. This young man not only solved the biggest problem but also brought them something to be proud of. All major factions rushed forward to fight for these ten pills with hopes of getting all of them. Although no one knew what they would find in the secret realm, it was a chance not to be missed. The pills were q
They were extremely lucky to enter the secret realm one day in advance. Those who did not get the pill could only wait helplessly by the lake until the toxicity reduced after one day before they could start to explore. Under Philip’s lead, everyone rushed to the bottom of the lake. After diving for a full hour, they finally saw the destination. Philip explored the surroundings with his powerful senses and found a cave entrance in a rocky mountain on the upper left. He pointed forward as a signal to everyone. They had been swimming for an hour, and most practitioners could hardly hang on. If they failed to find the entrance to the secret realm, they might have to go up for some air. If that happened, however, it meant that their earlier effort would be in vain. Just before they reached the entrance, Philip saw a huge mouth biting in his direction. He quickly dodged and waved everyone away. Some people were swallowed before they could react while others were injured and
Montel knew that Clementine did not know much about practitioners. She was probably a small-time casual practitioner. “However, not everyone will receive the heritage. Usually, only one person can truly accept the heritage. If one didn’t get the heritage but could still leave in one piece, they’d definitely make huge progress. Achieving a half-step to the other shore isn’t an impossible feat!” Montel spoke incessantly, while the others were excited, especially the students of the academy. They joined the academy to gain protection and improve their strength. If Montel was right in saying that successfully passing through the secret realm would lead to unlimited potential, they had to give it a try. Philip’s interest was piqued, and he said, “I wonder what the heritage of this secret realm is.” Although he had various treasures, he would not refuse more. It would be best if he could get this heritage too. “Let me make a prediction.” Montel grinned and took out his tablet
The Pill Guild was very lucky. Both their members were safe and sound, but that was not the case for the Millen family. A member of the Millen family was taken away, while the other one had his arm bitten off, looking extremely miserable. This person wanted to ask other families and factions for help, but everyone was too concerned about their own safety to take care of a loser. “If anyone is willing to take the Millen family along, we’ll be eternally grateful!” The Millen family member noticed everyone’s indifference and said, “I’ll definitely report this incident to the Millen family and seek hefty compensation for your help!” He looked at everyone anxiously. His bleeding had stopped, but his movements were severely impeded. He would definitely die in this perilous secret realm without anyone to protect him, not to mention getting anything for the Millen family. The two Pill Guild members exchanged a nervous glance. In fact, everyone wanted to work with the Millen famil
“Philip's strength mostly comes from his very powerful pet rabbit. Although it's a monster beast, it's a force to be reckoned with. It isn't something anyone can deal with,” Hogster said with lingering fear. He could not forget how Rabbit had beaten Alain to a pulp. “Yes, the rabbit is a force to be reckoned with. You'd better not mess with it for no reason. I really wonder where such a powerful monster beast came from.” Alain seemed very steadfast, but he was already having a mental meltdown. However, he did not want to embarrass himself in public, so he gritted his teeth and hung on. The hooded man looked at Alain and sneered inwardly. He took out a pill from his pocket and handed it to him. “Take this or I’m afraid you’ll collapse soon.” He could notice Alain’s condition at a glance and knew he would not last long. “Forget it. I won’t hide it from you. In fact, the rabbit inflicted all these injuries on me. I wouldn’t be in this miserable state if the rabbit weren’t that
Although the strength of the test subject had increased, he was not highly valued at all because his talent was not affected and did not meet the guild’s requirements. “Okay, you may leave now. Your strength has improved, so make sure to practice hard and don’t let us down,” Alain said grandly, sending the other party away. He knew that this person was nothing but a loser. The guild member who was the test subject had no idea how pathetic he was. Instead, he looked at Alain with excitement and gratitude. Hogster swallowed the potion without hesitation. He quickly felt the changes in his body as if he had become very powerful in just a few seconds. Hogster looked at the hooded man in surprise. He never thought that he could become so strong. “Wow, this is amazing!” Hogster was shocked by this unexpected outcome. His lack of self-esteem was quickly replaced with brimming confidence, and he even had the urge to mess with Philip. In his opinion, Philip was nothing special. Now
“Don’t worry, I mean no harm. That thing is quite good.” The silly member took the potion nervously and looked at Alain expectantly. “Sir, I think I’m getting stronger!” The silly guy showed off his strength excitedly. Alain stepped forward and examined the guild member curiously. Sure enough, his strength had increased. Alain found the increase in strength quite incredible. Moreover, he did not find any side effects on the other party, which was the most surprising. This potion was amazing beyond anyone’s imagination! Alain was very excited and wished he could take it too. “I believe you should know the value of this potion. Just win the competition and stop worrying about the rest.” Alain and the hooded man stepped aside to discuss offering the boys and girls. Hogster was taken aback to hear them. The two quickly reached an agreement as they knew how unethical this transaction was. “Father, you actually agreed to his request! Aren't you afraid that it’ll be expose
By taking the potion, a person could increase their overall strength, and there would be no side effects. It was a miracle potion, indeed. Alain was stunned to hear that. He felt that the hooded man was bragging. How could there be such an amazing potion? “Are you serious? It can’t be that simple.” Alain took the potion from the other party and sized it up, wondering if he should trust this thing. “If you don't believe it, you can give it a try. I don’t mind. You have many people under your command anyway. You can choose to use them as a test subject.” The hooded man was quite cold and aloof in both his actions and speech. Alain nervously clenched the potion tightly. “In that case, I’ll give it a try. Let me find someone.” Alain did not fully trust the hooded man’s words. In his opinion, it was better to play it safe. Who knew if anything would happen? He was nervous about giving something like this to his precious son. At this time, a guild member who was not highly valu
“I won’t be joining your guild, but I don’t mind being a spectator. At least I can watch the fun. I know that you’re quite strong, so you don’t need me. As long as nothing unexpected happens, I don’t think you’ll face a problem.” Philip smiled indifferently, quite confident that nothing much would happen. The overall strength of the Celestial Palace had improved significantly, so they really had nothing to worry about. Jamie was relieved to hear that. In that case, he could rest assured.… The guild competition officially kicked off, and everyone was ready to battle it out. The battles were not something that simply required strength to resolve. Occasionally, the competitors required tactics too. As Alain was feeling anxious, his reinforcement finally arrived at the scene. The hooded man turned up with some potions, ready to carry out his task. “Hey, you’re finally here. I thought I wouldn’t see you again.” Alain was worried. He knew that he was in a precarious situati
“Father, what happened to you? Don’t scare me!” Hogster sat by Alain’s bedside and asked in a panic. Hogster would not have been worried about Alain in the past, but things were different now. They were facing various crises. Without his father to take care of things, they would be doomed. Alain coughed violently and fumbled around for some healing pills before stuffing them into his mouth. The pills were not useful for his injuries but could at least relieve his pain. After Alain took the pills, Hogster hugged him excitedly. “This is great! I thought you were about to drop dead.” Alain almost died in anger over his son’s remark. “Hogster, you have to take part in the competition on behalf of the guild. This is the best chance for you to become stronger. You’ll make a name for yourself if you do this.” Alain held Hogster's hand and placed all his hopes on him. Hearing that, Hogster said awkwardly, “Father, although I’m quite strong, you can’t do this to me! How am I suppose
The rabbit had a very expressive face as if it was watching Alain make a fool of himself. “You’re quite the smooth talker. If you have more words of encouragement, let’s hear them.” Hay dangled from Rabbit's mouth, and he seemed disdainful. Alain seemed conflicted at the sight of Rabbit and felt like he was looking at Philip instead. “Why are you here?” This rabbit was weird, and no one could control it. As far as Alain knew, the rabbit was famous in major cities and good at picking fights. “Of course, I’m here to teach you a lesson. Do you think I traveled this far to buy you a meal?” After saying this, Rabbit jumped up and kicked Alain, who started spitting mouthfuls of blood. Alain was strong in his own right, so there was no way he would be helpless against an attack. However, he simply could not resist Rabbit and could only suffer a beating. The guild members in the surroundings closed their eyes, feeling sorry for their guild leader. No one thought they could win th
It seemed that Alain had overestimated his importance. “Hey, wait a minute. Don't be so hasty. I just want to think about how to make things better. You should know that things are not as simple as you think. If I agree so easily, others might target me.” The hooded man sneered inwardly at Alain’s flattering appearance. He knew that Alain was probably trying to bargain with him. “I thought you wouldn’t consider it, but you seem quite willing to work with us.” The hooded man smiled calmly as if mocking Alain from the bottom of his heart. Although Alain was being ridiculed, he could not say a word. The hooded man held the reins, so Alain had no choice but to obey. “I don’t mind this cooperation, but we need to plan this thoroughly. If you can help my guild to make a comeback in this competition, I can agree to your condition. Since you found me, you should know the trouble my guild is facing right now. Philip and his people are messing with us, and the Celestial Palace is keepi
Alain was a smart man and quickly grasped the key point. It seemed that this man was here to help him. “Tell me what you want. Stop wasting my time. If you’re here to help me, let’s have an open discussion.” Alain was no longer nervous and stared at the other party calmly. Hearing that, the hooded man smiled smugly. “I know that your guild is facing a crisis. I can help you with that. I can get rid of all your problems and also ensure that your guild scores victory. Although I can't guarantee that you’ll win the championship, taking one of the top spots won’t be a problem.” The hooded man spoke calmly as if he was confident that Alain would agree. Sure enough, Alain was expectant to hear this man’s offer to help him. At a moment of crisis, it was every man for himself. Right now, no one was willing to help him or lend a helping hand. Alain thought that this was too much of a coincidence. “There’s no such thing as a free lunch. What do you want in return?” Alain knew that