I nodded: "Yeah, the Secret Realm of Sean family."


    Then, I told Eight-Character Mustache about what happened when I was in the Secret Realm.


    After he heard everything, Eight-Character Mustache''s expression shifted, his face going dark.


    "What''s up?" I asked, my brow creasing.


    Eight-Character Mustache lowered his voice: "Looks like those old stories might actually be real."


    "What stories?" I pressed him.


    Eight-Character Mustache looked straight at me and said with weight, "When I was traveling around, I came across this ancient book once. It had tons of rumors written down, including stuff about the Sean family."


    I stayed quiet, waiting for him to continue.


    Eight-Character Mustache went on, "That old book said the Sean family''s been around forever as an ancient family, and nobody really knows how strong they actually are."


    "I''ve suspected for a while now that the Sean family here in the Capital City might just be one of their side branches, and it''s looking more and more like I was right."


    I said seriously, "Jerry Sean mentioned before that he heard from my father... I mean, he heard from someone that Mabel Sean might have pure Sean family blood running through her veins."


    "Back then, Jerry and I didn''t buy it, because if the Sean family was really that powerful, they would''ve shown up when Mabel was getting picked on."


    "Now, it seems like maybe the Sean family couldn''t sense Mabel''s bloodline until she started cultivating."


    Eight-Character Mustache gave a small nod, agreeing with what I was thinking.


    "Is the Secret Realm of Sean family really that powerful?" I asked.


    Eight-Character Mustache nodded: "If those rumors are legit, then they could be sitting at the very top among the ancient families."


    "Word is that their purest bloodlines pack some seriously crazy power."


    "I''m starting to think that even the Secret Realm of Sean family doesn''t havepletely pure Sean family blood, otherwise they wouldn''t have bothereding to get Mabel."


    I said, feeling puzzled, "Then why don''t they just wipe out the Capital City Martial Arts Association? Or those Secret Realms that gave Mabel hell?"


    "How the hell would I know?" Eight-Character Mustache rolled his eyes.


    "You saw it yourself, the people they sent to collect Mabel were Mighty Realm level. I can''t even wrap my head around how strong their whole family must be."


    I couldn''t help but suck in a breath.


    Right, even the two who came for Mabel were Mighty Realm. Just how many top-tier cultivators did their family have?


    "Where''s the Secret Realm of Sean family located?" I asked.


    "No clue." Eight-Character Mustache shook his head.


    "But I can tell you for sure that their Secret Realm is nothing like the ones we''re familiar with."


    I had to agree with that.


    A family with that kind of power wouldn''t be hiding out in some tiny world like the Second Secret Realm.


    "This stuff is way beyond our league, but I''ve got to warn you - if those rumors are true, then your Chaotic Body advantage means jack shit when you''re up against the Sean family." Eight-Character Mustache said.


    I let out a quiet sigh.


    Yeah, I''d already figured that out, but what could I do? I just had to take things one step at a time.


    ——


    The negotiation conference was getting closer, and tons of modern martial artists were getting seriously hurt.


    The martial arts world was drowning in grief.


    Right now, they couldn''t stop thinking about Mason Raymond.


    "If Mason Raymond was here, he''d definitely handle all of them!"


    "Absolutely, knowing Mason''s personality, he''d never let those Secret Realm disciples act all high and mighty!"


    "Man, when the Secret Realms showed up, both Mason Raymond and Alberto Sean just vanished. I really want to see if Alberto Sean could take them on."


    "Alberto Sean... he''s supposed to be the top disciple of this generation, maybe he''s got what it takes."


    Reading thesements, I couldn''t help butugh bitterly.


    Alberto Sean?


    With eighty percent of Mabel''s bloodline, he was definitely incredibly strong.


    It''s just that...


    How could someone that selfish ever risk making enemies?


    Turning a blind eye - that''s how Alberto Sean operates.


    I put my phone away, feeling all mixed up inside.


    ——


    That night.


    In a hidden chamber of the Sean family, a young man slowly opened his eyes.


    The chamber door gradually swung open.


    Then, Alberto Sean stepped out of the chamber.


    The two Sean family martial artists standing guard at the door quickly bowed to him.


    "Congrattions, Mr. Tenny onpleting your retreat." They said together.


    Alberto Sean kept his expression neutral, sping his hands behind his back.


    Every movement he made radiated an incredible presence.


    "Mr. Tenny, what level have you reached now?" One of the martial artists beside him asked.


    Alberto Sean said coolly, "I''m just a hair''s breadth away from Martial Saint."


    Both martial artists immediately called out, "Congrattions, Mr. Tenny on reaching the Half-step Martial Sage Realm!"


    "Half-step Martial Sage?" Alberto Sean couldn''t help but sneer.


    "I''m not just some ordinary Half-step Martial Sage, the power the Sean family bloodline gives me... it''s beyond what you can imagine!"


    A sh of confidence and madness crossed Alberto Sean''s face!


    Feeling the strength coursing through his body, he got more and more pumped up!


    That same night, Logan Sean threw a celebration feast for Alberto Sean.


    At the feast, Alberto Sean got caught up on what was happening in the martial arts world.


    "So, the martial arts world is being taken over by Secret Realm martial artists?" Alberto Sean''s eyes narrowed a bit.


    Logan Sean nodded: "That''s right, there''s been a lot of buzz on the Martial Arts Forumtely calling for you."


    Hearing this, a pleased smile spread across Alberto Sean''s face.


    "Of course, there''s been even more buzz calling for Mason Raymond." Logan Sean tacked on.


    After hearing that, Alberto Sean''s face went ice cold instantly.


    He clenched his fists and said harshly, "A bunch of insects, thinking I''d save them, it''s...ughable!"


    The steward nearby suggested, "Mr. Tenny, their lives don''t matter much, but if you make a move now, you could definitely win people over."


    "Lately, the Capital City Martial Arts Association has been losing public support under Garcia Coleman''s leadership. If we''re willing to make an investment now, we might be able to take over from the Capital City Martial Arts Association!"


    Alberto Sean looked at the steward, his eyes narrowing slightly, clearly thinking something over.