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.


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    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 sessfully 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 conflict within the ruins. I won’t be surprised if a bloodbath erupts when the Sky–Soil Zenith


    is finally found. Even though I can easily deal with a level nine supreme saint, that still isn’t enough to


    ensure everyone’s safety. I’ll have to make a breakthrough.”


    The fiercepetition for the Wildfire’s legacy attracted numerous talented individuals. Aside from the


    Deifirm Sect’s Sian and the Steeles‘ Tobias, the two leaders of the Purevoid and Marvair Sects were


    level nine supreme saints too.


    Even Raymond was a potential adversary! Though Severin acknowledged that they were both core


    disciples of the sect, there was no telling whether Raymond would give in to the temptation of betraying


    a fellow core disciple when faced with the precious legacies. Challenging numerous level nine supreme


    saints single–handedly was a daunting task, especially since his wives‘ safety was paramount.


    Severin sighed after contemting the situation and realized just how important it was for him to rise.


    above others to secure his chances of getting the valuable treasures. With that in mind, Severin made


    a difficult decision. “I guess I have no choice but to use this to get a breakthrough…”


    He intended to save the Fire Phoenix Snow Lotus for future alchemical breakthroughs, but he felt that


    there was a pressing need for him to use it and raise his attainment.


    Severin turned to Raymond, who was recovering nearby, and asked respectfully, “I’ll have to trouble


    you to keep watch over me tonight.”


    Upon hearing that, Raymond’s eyes widened in surprise. “Are you on the cusp of a breakthrough to


    level eight supreme saint?”


    Raymond was puzzled because he remembered that Severin made a breakthrough to level seven only


    very recently. He could not help but wonder if breakthroughs were second nature to those with a divine


    Severin shook his head with a bitter smile and said, “No. But I sense that the battle at the center of the


    ruins will escte into bloodshed, so I’m nning to utilize the Fire Phoenix Snow Lotus for a


    breakthrough ahead of time.”


    Raymond’s eyes glimmered enviously at Severin’s possession of the Fire Phoenix Snow Lotus. They


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