Evening came, and the main estate was bustling with activity.The grand hallway was adorned with exquisite tapestries and chandeliers, casting a warm, golden glow over the gathering.Inner disciples and elders mingled, their conversations a blend of greetings and discussions about recent events.The air was filled with the aroma of fine cuisine and the sound of clinking glasses.Elders and leaders from the top 20 strongest first-class families in Lunaris were present, each accompanied by their inheritor.Nobles from Lunalith, branch leaders of the Consano Association, Factum Guild, and the Peculia Merchant Association, all added to the grandeur of the occasion.People exchanged greetings and conversations, their curiosity piqued about Oasis, rumored to be the leader’s disciple.After a few minutes since the banquet had started, Zion entered the hall. All eyes turned to him, the famous genius of the Bluemoon family."Isn't that Zion? He's as impressive as ever.""Indeed, the Bluemoon f
The whole place fell silent, eyes wide in surprise and shock."Huh!" Lia gasped, her eyes fixed on Oasis.Oasis bowed his head to pay respect. Most people who didn't know him were astonished.Oasis was a whole realm ahead of Rogue, who was a year older, and everyone was amazed that he hadn't even used his mana to win the duel.From Oasis's perspective, Rogue was just in the second layer of the Newborn Realm. The difference between the Tabula-Rasa Realm and the Newborn Realm was vast.Reaching the Tabula-Rasa Realm meant fewer but more significant layers, each split into major and minor layers: beginner, intermediate, and advanced, with each major layer having five minor layers.The power difference between each minor layer was noticeable. Oasis was at the Tabula-Rasa Realm, intermediate, 3rd layer.Unlike other cultivators at the same level, Oasis could fight and kill those in the advanced layer of the Tabula-Rasa Realm and even battle on equal footing with those at the peak level.
As the sun began to rise, Sect Leader Conri left Oasis's garden after a night-long conversation.It was the first time they had talked for so long, and for Oasis, it felt like a parental talk rather than just a disciple-master discussion.Despite everything that had happened to him, Oasis realized he had a place to call home. "I feel like a huge burden has been lifted after talking with the Sect Leader," Oasis thought as he looked at the rising sun in his garden."Wow, life can be awesome at some point," he mused before deciding to head out into the streets of Lunalith.Still dressed in the same attire he wore to the banquet, Oasis looked just as pristine, despite not having slept and participating in a duel.As he ventured into the city, he noticed the hustle and bustle of the early morning.People were setting up their stalls, opening their shops, and the aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.Merchants called out their prices, and city guards patrolled the streets. The city
"It was an honor doing business with you, young master Oasis,"Malic said after concluding the transaction, handing over storage bracelets filled with mana stones, while the gold coins were safely stored in Oasis's bracelet ring."This kid just sucked us dry of our mana stones," he thought."Oh, young master Oasis, here,"Malic said, handing over a golden token with the symbol of the Pecunia family."This is a VIP token for the Pecunia Merchant Association. You can use it at any branch." he explained further...The VIP token granted Oasis several privileges, including priority service, access to exclusive goods and auctions, and special discounts on transactions.It also allowed him to skip queues and have direct meetings with branch leaders for high-value trades."Thank you, Sir Malic," Oasis said as he left the place. By the time he walked out, a few hours had passed, and it was already around noon."That was easy. I got the stones I needed quickly," he thought as he called out for a
Back in his workshop, Elder Adric carefully sorted through the materials Oasis had provided, having halted all other work to prioritize Oasis's request.The significance and rarity of each item left him in disbelief."10,000 years hot iron," Elder Adric mused, shaking his head in astonishment."And this ash... I can't tell its exact origin, but it's definitely priceless. It likely comes from a claw of a mystic beast above even S-rank," he thought, his heart racing with excitement and disbelief.As he examined the herbs, his excitement grew even more intense. "These herbs... They're exceptional," he thought, his heart racing faster with disbelief and excitement.The materials Oasis brought were all exceptionally rare, not something one could easily obtain.Even the Pecunia Merchant Association would take years to acquire such materials, yet a 12-year-old boy had them.The materials were priceless, meaning Elder Adric only had one shot at making Oasis's sword.Any mistake would waste th
In a secluded indoor hot spring, the dim lighting from lamps mounted on the surrounding pillars cast soft shadows across the room.The walls were adorned with intricate carvings, and the steam rising from the hot water created an ethereal atmosphere.Only the shadow of a man bathing was visible at first, his figure outlined by the flickering light.Splash! Splash!Another figure entered the hot spring area. The man in the spring spoke first, his voice deep and resonant."So, are you done with completing your Tir na Nog report, little brother?" he asked, his tone casual yet carrying an underlying authority.The newcomer, stepped forward."So, tell me what you were joking about having met your brother in Tir na Nog, Azael!" the man continued, his smile becoming slightly visible as his face was partially revealed.He appeared to be around 32 years old, with sharp features, dark hair slicked back, and intense, piercing eyes.His build was muscular, and a certain regal air surrounded him,
"Oh, I can now let loose," Oasis thought, a determined smile forming on his lips.He left the training yard and went inside to retrieve his cloak, which was hanging in the living area.The cloak was predominantly black, with white stripes along the edges, adding a touch of elegance to the otherwise utilitarian garment.With his cloak draped over his shoulders, Oasis made his way into the city, his first stop being the Adric Pavilion to prepare for the mission ahead.Oasis made his way to the Adric Pavilion with a clear goal in mind.He wanted his uniform modified to suit his needs, particularly to prevent it from being damaged by his own flames during intense training or combat.Given his status as the Sect Leader's disciple and with a recommendation from Kara, he received immediate attention from the skilled masters at the pavilion.The masters, understanding his concerns, proposed a unique solution.Instead of making the uniform fire-resistant, which would have taken more time and r
Oasis peered around the rock, assessing the chaotic scene.Several of the mercenaries lay still, their bodies broken and lifeless, while those remaining fought with desperate determination.Their swords and spears, however, barely scratched the scales of the colossal serpent. One mercenary let out a guttural scream as the serpent lunged, sinking its fangs into his shoulder and lifting him off the ground before tossing him aside like a ragdoll.Thud!The man's body crashed into the rock Oasis was hiding behind, blood splattering across the surface, the sickening sound of breaking bones echoing in Oasis's ears.The young warrior glanced at the massive beast, recognizing it instantly."That's a C-rank mystic beast, without a doubt," Oasis thought, his heart slightly pounding.He noticed the mercenaries were attempting to protect a carriage, suggesting someone important was inside.The horses that had been pulling the carriage lay dead, their blood pooling near the wheels.The remaining