The restaurant fell silent, all eyes on the confrontation.Mira's face went pale, and she looked at Oasis with a mixture of fear and concern."Oasis, don't..." Mira whispered, but Oasis placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder."Relax, Mira," Oasis said calmly, standing up and turning to face Jumbo."Jumbo, right? If you want a duel, let's take it outside. There's no need to cause a scene here."Jumbo sneered, his eyes blazing with fury."Fine. Outside, now!" he growled, storming out of the restaurant with his followers."Oasis, are you sure about this?" Mira asked, her voice trembling slightly."Mira," Oasis replied, his expression serious. "I'll handle this."They walked outside, followed by a crowd of curious students eager to see the duel. Oasis stood calmly, waiting for Jumbo to make his move."This is going to be interesting.""Do you think that brat stands a chance?""Jumbo is in his 2nd year of practicals. I heard he's already at the Newborn realm.""Let's just watch.""Jumbo
In a secluded, opulent room within the academy, the ambiance was one of luxury and decadence.The room was lavishly furnished, with plush velvet drapes, intricately carved wooden furniture, and a large, ornate chandelier hanging from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over everything.Delilah, a Student with an air of authority and confidence, sat in a high-backed chair, her posture relaxed yet commanding. "So we now have a young genius in the academy," she smirked, her eyes gleaming with a mix of interest and amusement. "Yes, My Lady. Apparently, he is from the Bluemoon family," a young man said, massaging her shoulders with practiced ease.His tone was respectful, yet there was a hint of trepidation in his voice."Dammit, we should be careful about touching him," Delilah said, her expression turning bored after hearing the association with the Bluemoon family."But My Lady Delilah, in the academy, family names don't matter," another young man standing nearby interjected.His voice w
The academy’s marketplace, known as the Scarlet Bazaar, was a bustling hub filled with students and merchants.Primarily frequented by first and second-year practical students and theory students, the bazaar was alive with vibrant activity.Stalls lined the cobbled streets, offering everything from rare herbs and potions to enchanted weapons and magical artifacts.The air was filled with the sounds of haggling and the enticing aroma of street food."Wow, this place is crowded and there are a lot of different students," Oasis thought as he navigated through the throng of people, his eyes scanning the various shops and stalls for a blacksmith.After a few minutes of walking, he spotted a sign that read "Ethereal Refiners" on one of the buildings."Ethereal Refiners," Oasis read aloud as he approached the entrance.He stepped inside and was immediately struck by the cleanliness and organization of the shop.Weapons, armors, and various artifacts were neatly displayed on shelves, each pie
For the past two months, Oasis had been training harder than ever.With the help of the weight adjustment set he purchased from the Ethereal Refiner shop, his training regimen had become a balanced blend of physical conditioning and spiritual cultivation.Every morning, he began with the Phoenix's Heart cultivation technique, followed by intense physical training at noon, and concluded with the Dancing Phoenix Footwork in the evening.This routine had become second nature to him.Just after sunset, Oasis stood in his training field, calm and focused, his shirtless torso glistening with sweat.Taking a deep breath, he started moving rapidly around the field.His blue aura radiated around his body, leaving trails of light and mirages in his wake as he demonstrated his lean, muscular physique.The moonlight reflected off his sweat, adding a mystical sheen to his movements."Not bad," Oasis murmured to himself, smiling as he admired the results of his hard work."It's just a matter of time
"Ahhh... ahhh... ahhh...""Dammit, what did this old man give me... it's painful," Oasis gritted his teeth, trying to control the intense mana from the wine, his body trembling with the effort.Leonardo Graymare watched Oasis closely, his expression unreadable."Will he be able to make it or not?" he thought. He knew the wine, saturated with concentrated mana, was meant for cultivators who had reached the Enlightened Realm.For someone in the Newborn Realm like Oasis, the survival rate was a mere 5%.Graymare had assumed Oasis was at the peak of the Foetal Realm, where the survival rate of drinking this wine was only 1%.In a way, it seemed Leonardo was conducting an experiment, using Oasis as a guinea pig.Oasis suffered intense pain for hours, which turned into days, and days into weeks.His screams echoed through his training field as he fought to control the overwhelming mana.All the while, Leonardo kept a watchful eye, studying Oasis’s resilience.Finally, after a month of rele
Full names: Oasis VolacrisAge: 9 years oldMartial artistAffinity: Fire and WindClan/Family: Bluemoon FamilyYear: 1st Year PracticalsAssigned Instructor: Renald Augustine---"That's it, kid. You are now officially a practical student of Verdantial Academy," said a big, muscled instructor at the Snow Blossom Hall.His voice was deep and commanding."I think you are talented, kid. Having two affinities is a great start, so I wish you good luck. I hope you catch up to the others.""Here..." he attached a strip to Oasis' clothing, symbolizing his status as a 1st-year practical student."Oh, thank you," Oasis replied politely.Now, Oasis was officially a practical student, which meant that the free time he thought he had for the rest of the year was no more. As a practical student, he was assigned an instructor.Usually, it was ten students per instructor, but since Oasis was an elite student, he was to be one of three per instructor.However, due to his late joining, Instructor Rena
The room settled into a comfortable atmosphere as the feast continued. Conversations flowed easily, with everyone sharing stories and experiences.Oasis learned more about his new companions and their training under Renald Augustine.Now Oasis was sure that Tyla Lumina was the girl he bumped into at Mossy Hollow while she was with her guards.It was certain she joined the academy around that time, and he also learned that she was the youngest daughter of the Lumina Family.The feast was to his liking. Having not had a proper meal since his time with Mira, he ate everything to the last bone.Laughter and harmony filled the dining area as the five of them exchanged conversation.The feast went on for hours, and just before midnight, it ended. Everyone went to their lodgings, and Master Renald announced that training would start early.They were given a free day in honor of welcoming Oasis, but such an event might never happen again unless otherwise.Oasis went back to his room. From his
Master Renald was astonished by Oasis's capability as he trained him. Oasis's movements were fluid and precise, with more power in each strike."Good, good," he praised.It had been about four hours since they started with the Blazing Dragon Fist. It seemed as if Oasis had already been practicing it for some time."Enough for now. Go refresh with the others and help them with making lunch," Renald told Oasis.It was already noon, with the sun barely entering the Winter Garden Peak. Everyone was on a break from their first two sessions, and Oasis joined the others outside, who had just finished their training."Yo, Oasis," Tatsuo waved at Oasis, who was coming out of the main hall.Oasis nodded his head in reply."Damn, how did this kid even train to get such a body?" Tatsuo remarked as he saw Oasis's physique."Let's go prepare some food. They'll cook; we just need to chop the veggies and meat," Tatsuo said, tossing Oasis his upper clothing."Cool, thank you," Oasis replied as he caug