Having consumed Remus' pill, the disciple turned around and declared boldly, "While it does possess some potency, it merely offers a marginal enhancement. Despite its top-grade appearance, it falls short in substance. In terms of quality, it's nothing more than a sham!"The disciples and alchemists at the side laughed, looking at Remus with amusement."You've truly overestimated yourself. Prepare for your own downfall!""What a worthless person, crafting worthless pills, heh!""You might be able to deceive the ignorant outsiders, but your hypocrisy can't be hidden here in the Herbal Pavilion. Forsake your life now!"Upon hearing these comments, Lance couldn't help but reveal a faint smile. He had always known it was virtually impossible to lose, but the underwhelming performance of Remus' pill had caught him by surprise.The pill had failed to deliver any notable effect thus far."He might have been under a lot of pressure. That's why he seemed nervous and performed abnormally i
"This is impossible!""Absolutely impossible!" "How can an Energy Replenishing Pill cause someone to break through to the Golden Stage?"The disciples present began to speak one after another. "You're cheating, you must be cheating!"It was the sole explanation that they could think of, as the events unfolding before them had exceeded their comprehension.Remus sneered coldly, "You are all alchemists. Elders, deputy masters, and even the master of Herbal Pavillion are present. If I could cheat in front of you without being noticed ... Doesn't that prove that you all are worthless?"Everyone was rendered speechless by his remark. Accusing him of cheating was just an excuse. Being seasoned alchemists, they were acutely aware that he hadn't resorted to cheating.However, the sheer peculiarity of the situation left the crowd with no option but to cast their gaze upon the disciple who consumed the pill once more.The shadow behind the disciple rapidly contracted, eventually formi
Lance suddenly turned to Remus, and a sense of regret washed over him.He shouldn't have agreed to the challenge in the first place. Instead, he should have just eliminated Remus.Sensing the intense scrutiny from everyone present, he had a sudden revelation. He adopted a cold and indifferent tone, saying, "Bastard, don't get too carried away. This is just an Energy Replenishing pill, and you think it guarantees your victory? What a joke."He then directed his gaze toward Zaiden and inquired, "Master Hugo, if I understand correctly, there are no alchemical methods or techniques restrictions according to our agreement, right?"Zaiden sensed that his words had more meaning to them, but it was indeed the agreement they had made. He replied firmly, "Yes, that's right."Lance continued quickly, "In that case, my alchemical process is far from complete. This Energy Replenishing pill is merely a basic pill. I still need to continue with the alchemy process. This shouldn't be considered
"What is he talking about?" Master Walker wondered in surprise, muttering to himself.The disciples and alchemists stood in astonishment. While they were aware that the pills from the Herbal Pavilion underwent a secondary refinement, their knowledge had been purely theoretical.However, what Remus was discussing was the precise and practical process of this refinement. That was the Herbal Pavilion's secret.Zaiden, Marsh, and Elsie were equally taken aback.Initially, they had perceived his acceptance of a second refinement as arrogance and ignorance. However, his current explanation appeared to be the rationale behind his audacious decision to allow Lance to proceed with the second refinement.Remus finally spoke, "Previously, I believed that a second refinement required the simultaneous placement of 18 pills into a single alchemical furnace. However, with such a sizable audience today, applying all those pills in a single furnace would be tantamount to cheating."If I'm not mis
For Lance, every path seemed to lead to a dead end.All eyes were fixed on him, their gazes unwavering.At that pivotal moment, Zaiden unexpectedly voiced his opinion, stating, "I believe Master Walker's seniority in the realm of pill crafting negates the necessity for a second refinement in this challenge. Let us proceed with this pill."Without waiting for anyone's reaction, he waved his hand and directly shoved the pill into the disciple's mouth."Master Hugo!" Lance exclaimed in sheer terror, nearly falling in fright.He knew that his pill could only restore up to 40 percent of the disciple's strength, falling far short of a complete recovery, let alone breaking through to the Golden Core stage, which could result in a catastrophic explosion.But it was too late to speak up, and he could only watch with a deathly pale face.Remus frowned slightly, feeling that something was amiss.And indeed, the disciple's spirit energy began to rapidly recover.10 percent.20 percent.
Lance placed his hands behind his back, standing proudly with his chest puffed out. Although he had previously seen Zaiden's intention to induct Remus into the sacred lands, how could he leave such a threat behind?He was resolute in his determination to ensure Remus met a disgraceful end at the Herbal Pavilion, even if it meant paying the full price.Thus, he had to be serious about it."Huh?" Zaiden was startled and looked over in disbelief, unable to believe what he heard.Lance felt his gaze, but he kept his eyes forward, refusing to make eye contact.Egbert added promptly, "Indeed, our master has emerged victorious in this competition, Master Hugo. While we understand your intentions, it wouldn't be appropriate to openly show bias toward Remus in this manner. "Our master's pill is still in a semi-finished state and hasn't undergone the second refinement. Despite being semi-finished, its effectiveness already matches that of Remus' completed pill. And when it comes to the
The disciples and alchemists looked on, stunned and speechless. Egbert and Lionel were also bewildered.Lance was tense all over, his face filled with disbelief. Was it really Zaiden and not his own skill?"Hmph!" Zaiden snorted coldly and said, "Are you still willing to compete? Let's have another round, and whoever loses must fulfill the wager, or else don't blame me for flattening their organization and condemning them to eternal damnation!"Like thunder on a clear day, the revelation echoed in everyone’s minds.Was it really him who intervened?Having regained their composure, Egbert and Lionel trembled in fear, while Lance's expression grew deathly pale.If what Zaiden said was true, then he truly was no match for Remus. He understood that another round of challenge would almost certainly lead to his complete defeat.In an instant, beads of sweat once more began to trickle down his brow. He regretted not having agreed to a draw earlier. What should he do now?"Are we c
Everyone in the Herbal Pavilion bowed deeply to see off Zaiden.It was a full minute before they were sure he had left. Only then did Lance raise his head, his face looking the worst it had ever been.Despite his respectful demeanor just moments ago, despite the apparent lack of major upheaval tonight, and even though the matter had now reached its resolution, he couldn't shake the overwhelming sense of suffocation.Upon reflection, the prestige of the Herbal Pavilion had been thoroughly humiliated.Rowan was killed and Gerry remained hung at the gates of Tanjen. That was the first humiliation. Failing to kill Remus even by offering a spot to the sacred lands was the second. Remus' mere presence in the Herbal Pavilion was the third. The alchemical duel was the fourth.The fact that he could leave unscathed was the fifth.Furthermore, the most pressing concern lay in the fact that the conflict between Tanjen and Herbal Pavilion had been declared as being settled. Going forward,
Kaiser couldn't help but sigh when he saw them.This was his first time seeing them since Remus died. Judging by the state they were in, it seemed they hadn't finished mourning Remus.It makes sense. After all, he was their fiancé, as well as the greatest hero from ancient times to now. How could they easily move on from that?The ten women took their seats and turned to look at Kaiser.Gabriela said slowly, "Mr. President, you should consider dyeing your hair."At this point, his hair was completely white.Kaiser waved his hand and managed a smile. "In the past, I had to maintain Darsia's image, so I couldn't have any gray hair. Now that things are like this, there's no point in worrying about it. It's good to just let things be."Even with a head full of black hair, it could not change the impact caused by Remus' death, so there was no point in making a fuss about it.Kaiser paused and said, "I invited you all here today to discuss an important matter. Just this morning, the
The energy in the Underworld was currently in high demand, and the supply couldn't keep up. It was essential to reclaim the Pathic Energies to ensure the energy would continue to be released, and no one could stand in their way.Roman simply said, "I'm not asking what you would do if it was taken from you. I'm asking if there's a possibility it could be taken."The ghost kings couldn't help but look at him. If it were possible...Roman didn't give them much time to think and continued, "Let me put it another way. Even if Remus shows up, would anyone believe it was the Celestial Sovereign who saved him? Would the Celestial Sovereign admit that he was the one who rescued him?"Everyone, have you ever considered that the Celestial Sovereign has never publicly acknowledged that Remus carries his bloodline? If he suddenly denies it and claims that it was the Underworld that saved him, how should we respond?"The other fice sucked in a sharp breath.Paul was frustrated again. "Does he
Roman did not respond immediately and instead thought deeply about it with a serious expression.At this point, what happened to Remus no longer mattered. In fact, it might be better to say Roman would love to see Remus hurry off to fight the Upper Realms.But the issue was that people in the Upper Realms didn't know that Remus was still alive. What would they do if they saw him appear again? Would it affect Roman?It was like what the ghost kings initially thought—within the Three Realms, the only ones who could save Remus were Roman and Francis.Once Remus was exposed, Francis would naturally deny being the one who saved him, leaving Roman as the only one who could have done so. By then, he would become the target of everyone's criticism.So, before figuring out how to handle the aftermath, there was no way he could let Francis find out about this."Your Majesty?" Noticing Roman was hesitant to speak, the ghost kings couldn't help but urge him for a response.Roman took a deep
Remus didn't want to admit it, but he had to—here, he felt like he was immobile while the world around him was in constant motion.In other words, he had no control over what was happening and could only passively accept everything the world presented to him, without any right to refuse. The simplest metaphor was being forced to watch a movie while you were tied to a chair.Remus was feeling frantic again. It seemed he was truly trapped with no way out."Is Limbo really like this?" He felt powerless over the current situation. In his current state, he couldn't affect the Mortal Realm or the Underworld and was simply stuck here. If this wasn't Limbo, then what was?It was like how when a person died, it was not necessarily a complete disappearance. It could also be understood as being separated from friends and family, no longer able to meet, forever existing in different realms. Wasn't it the same case right now?Remus slowly descended into the forest, coming to a stop without any
Remus was shocked, staring blankly at the scene.Under normal circumstances, after reliving his life once, he should have just faded away. That was how it usually was for ordinary people. So, why hadn't he disappeared, and why were the scenes starting to repeat?As expected, after Remus snapped out of it, he heard voices coming from the mountaintop. It was once again the scene of Tyson holding a ruler, disciplining a sobbing Remus."Why... Why is this happening?" Remus muttered to himself, growing more and more shocked. "Is this what the so-called Limbo looks like, or did something go wrong?"For a moment, he didn't know whether to feel happy or worried. Naturally, he was happy because he still existed, but he was also worried because the current situation felt too unfamiliar.Remus remained calm and continued to look ahead. The scene shifted to the front of the prison, then to Kylie calling off their engagement, and then to various moments shared with the other women from his pas
"No!" Remus roared, feeling a bit panicked.According to human processes, after reliving one's memories, the spirits would depart the body as a farewell to the Mortal Realm, and the physical body would begin to decay and turn to dust.If that was the case, wouldn't he fade away into nothingness after revisiting all his memories as a specter?"No, no!" Remus started shouting, trying to stop it, because this was the final act of his specter. Once this moment passed, he would completely vanish into nothingness, and he was doing everything he could to prevent that.Unfortunately, the situation in front of him wouldn't change just because he willed it to. The result would be the same as from the start, continuing to unfold bit by bit."Candace Nightingale!" Remus shouted once again. Seeing Candace nearly being squashed by the Pathic Energies, he couldn't help but wish he could lend a hand in it. If she had been killed then, he wouldn't be filled with such regret now.The scene was sti
When Remus saw this, he suddenly started laughing.This scene was from when he first arrived at the prison. He was indeed nervous and worried outside the gate. After all, it was his first time coming down from the mountains and entering the outside world, especially since Tyson said this was the most dangerous place in the world.Because of that, he was extremely cautious when going in, afraid of getting beaten up. It was also here that he parted ways with Tyson, and he hadn't seen him since then.Remus looked at Tyson, wanting to take a closer look at him, but the scene changed once again.It was three years later, when Kylie came to break off their engagement. Adorned in luxurious designer brands, she arrogantly said, "We belong to different worlds. Give me the marriage contract!"If it weren't for the fact that she was a girl, Remus would have definitely given her a rough time. Why bother putting up an act?The scene shifted again. This time, he was at the Bowen family's luxur
Remus stared straight ahead for a moment, then began frantically looking around. All he saw was a dense forest surrounding him. There was no sign of Tyson anywhere.What terrified him even more was that when he looked down right after that, he discovered he had no body or spectral form.Remus quickly raised his hand, wanting to touch his arm, attempting to see if he was simply concealed. However, he unexpectedly couldn't feel his arm! It was as if he only had a pair of eyes to observe the world, and no one else could even see these eyes."How did this happen? What is this place?" Remus was completely panicked.Why did he see a scene from over 20 years ago? Did he travel back in time? Or was this scene simply playing itself back to him? Where exactly was he?The sound of a slap interrupted his train of thought.Remus sharply turned to look, and to his surprise, he could see the top of the mountain along the path.At the summit was a small thatched house, and in front of it sat a
Unfortunately, the problems kept coming one after another.Grant said, "That's a good idea, but how can Remus return to the Mortal Realm or even reach the Upper Realms? He's currently a specter and isn't able to go there!"The other four ghost kings froze. The favorable outcome made them overlook the necessary process. Remus couldn't reach the Upper Realms, which meant the fight between him and Francis couldn't happen.They all turned to look at Roman.Roman frowned deeply. There was actually a way to help Remus return to the Mortal Realm. Remus would have been able to think of it too, but he just couldn't see what was right under his nose.There was a term called "Soul Return". Remus could find a recently deceased body and enter it, allowing him to return to the Mortal Realm.But Roman's statement about not being able to help Remus return to the Mortal Realm wasn't a lie, because no resurrected body could ever match the strength of Remus' original form.Even if his specter poss