Luna said wistfully, "I've applied so many times, but I've been rejected every time. It's not just me; Valerie has the same ambition, but neither of us has succeeded. Oh, and Conrad, too. He's tried to join several times as well."Andrew sneered coldly, "Conrad had a golden opportunity right in front of him. Unfortunately, he met every requirement except one: his mindset wasn't strong enough. Luna, you must remember that to join the organization, combat ability isn't the primary factor; it's not even that important."After all, if someone's martial arts skills are mediocre, they wouldn't even be considered in the first place. Exceptional martial arts talent is just the basic requirement, the absolute bare minimum prerequisite for joining the organization. What's really being tested is your mind."It's about how you act and how you stay calm in extreme situations, in desperate situations. It's about whether you can remain fearless and unafraid when facing the Dark Clans, who've been

Brielle shook her head, "It's not like that, this is something that can protect you. Keep it on you, and I'll feel at ease."Eric took it and examined it carefully, feeling quite tempted in his heart.However, his mouth remained reluctant, "Fine, I'll take it then. Perfect timing, I'll give it to Andrew tomorrow since he's leaving and I don't have a gift for him yet."Brielle hesitated, wanting to say that this item was extremely valuable and could buy him a chance to escape from a martial god's grasp. However, she swallowed the words.She had already given the item to Eric, so however he wanted to handle it was up to him. Besides, if he chose to give it to Andrew, she would not object. She smiled and said, "Eric, from now on, I'll be working for Andrew, helping him manage Medicine God's Covenant. How about we all live together in Chetvine? I'll do everything I can to make up for what I owe you."Eric had planned to refuse immediately, but when he looked at Brielle's veiled face

Just as Andrew silently bid farewell and headed out of Chetvine alone with his sword, the eastern border of the Holtrien Eastern Regions welcomed the first light of dawn.Facing the rising sun over the mainland, a group of people appeared at the border between Holtrien and the foreign territory. And standing in the distance was a massive fortress rising out of the earth.That was Holtrien's eastern first line of defense against foreign territories. Inside, there was a Martial God from the military stationed there. And behind this fortress was the renowned Swordhaven Keep, one of Holtrien's martial world's most exceptional establishments.Two colossal powers jointly guarded Holtrien's eastern border."Heh, what a sight," someone said. "Holtrien's Eastern Azure Gate, the so-called fortress that never falls, actually looks pretty impressive.""The boss is here. Get ready, everyone."The group spoke in different accents and languages, since they came from all over the world. Yet the

Inside a small private estate, Guillermo stood with his hands behind his back as he watched the sky outside the window. From dawn to early morning, the darkness slowly faded. By the time everything turned bright, the sun had fully risen."What an unfitting kind of weather," he said with a small smile.Lorenzo and Jose had been waiting for orders this whole time.Hearing him, Lorenzo chuckled knowingly. "Mr. Vazquez meant today should've been cloudy. Or stormy, preferably."Guillermo nodded with amusement. "Exactly. Dark roads and bad weather make killing easier. But under this blazing sunshine, the atmosphere feels a bit… off."Jose crossed his arms, clearly uninterested in poetic remarks. "Julius already made his move. Andrew should've left Chetvine by now."Guillermo narrowed his eyes and let out a cold laugh. "And Reginald should be stepping into the Eastern Regions as we speak. Swordhaven Keep's Alfredo has probably already drawn his blade."Lorenzo frowned in confusion. "Bu

With the two great elders of the Divine Alchemists joining the battle, Andrew's pressure instantly multiplied. Whether it was Damon or Titus, both were powerful second-stage martial emperors. As they struck, their energy surged wildly with thunderous booms.Damon, as the Divine Alchemists' elder in charge of combat operations, called out in a low voice, "All other apprentices, fall back. Elder Sterling and I will personally handle this little brat." The other apprentices immediately jumped back and retreated.However, Andrew was not the merciful type. Since the Divine Alchemists were going all out, why should he hold back? As the apprentices retreated from the battle circle one by one, the Godslayer in Andrew's hand unsheathed without warning. Then, with one strike, he forced Damon and Titus back. As the two great elders retreated, Andrew's figure shot forward with explosive speed like a tiger charging into a flock of sheep. With only two swings, five more apprentices fell. E