Only after Remus had walked far into the distance did the icy tension in the arena ease ever so slightly. The sacred land disciples shared glances, each yearning to voice their thoughts yet rendered speechless as if their spirits had been harshly shaken and their souls quivering. They found themselves unable to settle their turmoil. The Monington disciples collectively bowed their heads toward Marc's fallen body on the ground, struggling to understand how he could have been defeated by a mere Golden Stage cultivator.Suddenly, a voice broke the silence, saying, "We can't let this grudge slide so easily. For thousands of years in Monington Sacred Land, it has always been the Monington disciples pressing down on the Sacred Land disciples.When have sacred land disciples ever oppressed us? Without exacting blood-for-blood retribution, we, the disciples of Monington, will lose all honor!"Those words ignited a flurry of responses. "I wish I could kill him myself!""And to think h

"Why hasn't Wilda returned yet? How long does the assessment take? This is torturing!""She raised the difficulty to the extreme right at the first challenge, stopping all cultivators in their tracks. Wait for it, from what I see, it'll take at least another day.""I wonder if there are any other cultivators comparable to Emerson, even if they are just about as skilled."All the Masters were seated on both sides of the Sacred Hall, buzzing with conversation.Typically, they wouldn't have gathered so early, as the selection of disciples was scheduled for the next day, and there was no urgency. But the occasion was marked by an extraordinary event that even attracted the attention of immortals.Eager for the assessments to conclude, they all hoped to be the first to meet Emerson, aiming to convince him to become their disciple.Competing for such a remarkable talent was crucial. Securing his allegiance could mean sharing in his future achievements and glory, especially if he were t

On the mountainside, there was a newly constructed straw hut at the very end of the residential area. Constructed with wooden walls and a thatched roof, the hut's simplicity starkly contrasted with the more sophisticated buildings nearby.At a cursory look, it appeared more suited to house poultry than people, which was the reason Remus had initially passed it by.However, the place was exceptionally tidy and filled with a faint fragrance.Remus was lying on the bed inside the thatched hut, his eyes tightly closed, plunged into unconsciousness.After experiencing a series of fierce battles and then depleting all his spirit energy, he had managed to reach this place solely by the strength of his will, let alone stay awake.Glinda was sitting beside the bed, not looking at Remus but her expression was filled with worry. She had only invited him to rest for a while out of pity, seeing how he seemed on the verge of collapsing at any moment. It was only after overhearing the conver

As the barrier disappeared, all the disciples eagerly watched, full of anticipation. Although they hadn't heard the content of the discussion, they knew it must have been about how to deal with Remus.The forthcoming words from the Grandmasters would essentially be a verdict.It was Grandmaster Aurelius who spoke first.He stated solemnly, "After our discussion, we have concluded that this matter is of great importance. To uphold the rules and maintain a pure cultivation environment, severe punishment is necessary!"A glimmer of satisfaction appeared in the eyes of the Monington disciples.In fact, they had anticipated that outcome.How could Remus live after killing a Monington disciple?Yet, hearing the official statement still excited them, as it was akin to a formal sentencing.The sacred land disciples couldn't help but feel regret.Remus was someone who had caused an immortal to appear but was now potentially faced with a grim future over a single error.It was truly a

After the assessment, Wilda didn't head straight to the Sacred Hall but instead stopped by her residence to get some rest.After all, she had been supervising the assessment in the Longmoon Mountains for two days and needed to clean herself up.As soon as she returned to the Sacred Hall, she heard from the guards at the door about what had happened and hurried over.The crowd was stunned at her sudden appearance. And hearing her say that Remus was under her guidance confused everyone even more.Grandmaster Aurelius frowned and questioned, "What are you talking about? He has just passed the assessment and can hardly be considered an official disciple. What does he have to do with you? Step aside!"Grandmaster Sylvanus also said coldly, Are you aware that he is a martial artist? His appearance in the Monington Sacred Land definitely isn't for any good reason. Step aside, we need to take his head and hang it outside the Sacred Land!"Eythor added, "Wilda, you have been deceived by h