"Haha!" Raphaella laughed uproariously upon hearing the taunts. He looked down at the crowd, his eyes not showing any sign of fear, but rather a brazen, mocking amusement.He abruptly halted his laughter, glaring at Henry below with fury. "You, a dishonorable and shameless wretch, dare to threaten me? Are you even worthy?""Leo Tanjen and you were fellow disciples from the same sect, with decades of camaraderie. Yet, because of the rise of a scoundrel, you not only lack the intention to avenge our fellow disciples but willingly serve a fraud seeking fame and deceit. You, this kind of disgraceful wretch, dare to speak to me? Hmph!"His voice boomed, echoing and thunderous."You ... you scoundrel!" Henry's voice grew menacing, spirit energy radiating as he ascended into the air. He fumed, "The events of that day were a bet between Leo and Master Calsberg. Yet, after Leo's defeat, he turned his back on his promise. What does that have to do with me?"Thousands below gazed, aware that
The alchemists and disciples of the Tanjen Organization also rushed out. They stood below Remus, their eyes wide with fury. They had never experienced such a bold provocation before.Remus' brows furrowed. He was acutely conscious of the eyes fixed upon them. Refusing the challenge would tarnish not only Tanjen's reputation but also his own. However, agreeing to it brought forth worries about Glinda's precarious situation.He paused for a moment, then his furrowed brow relaxed into a composed expression. "I didn't say I would refuse," he began, his tone measured. "It's simply that your stature falls short. If you seek an alchemical duel, very well. Summon your Medicine Valley Sect Master to step forth in person! Besides him, no other member of Medicine Valley possesses the requisite standing to challenge me."Delaying the challenge seemed like the only option. In the worst case, he had planned to delay until after rescuing Glinda."Haha." Raphaella folded his hands behind him, eman
Remus truly had no desire to engage in the challenge.However, in light of the present circumstances, postponement was no longer a choice. Rejecting the challenge would not only tarnish the standing of the Tanjen Organization and invite doubt from the public, but it would also jeopardize his last remaining foothold in the realm of Truth Life.As for Glinda, her immediate safety seemed assured for the time being. The fact that Silver refrained from ending her life on the spot hinted at an ulterior motive or plan in play."Very well!" Raphaella's eyes gleamed with a victorious light as he heard the agreement. His extreme arrogance today was intended to leave him with no choice but to engage in an alchemical duel. His purpose has been accomplished.He pressed on, "Given that Master Tanjen has agreed to my challenge, let it be witnessed by all. If I win, Tanjen Organization will be assimilated into Medicine Valley. If I lose, haha ... How could I possibly lose to a little brat?"As s
"You're cheating!" Henry roared again, sweat dripping down his forehead. "This duel, it's about skill, it's about experience. How can you rely on external forces? Using the Semi-Immortal Furnace doesn't count, only a regular furnace can be used!"Panic swept through the crowd. Who could have anticipated the unveiling of the long-lost Semi-Immortal Furnace after half a century? There was no way to compare.Raphaella sneered with disdain. "The duel has been set, how can you back out now? I don't care if you use whatever precious treasure Tanjen possesses, just bring it out!"Henry was left speechless with frustration."Don't worry, I'll face him," Remus said calmly. "Go prepare the ingredients."He wanted to convince Remus to consider, but when he met Remus' determined gaze, he realized that fetching the ingredients was the only option."Hehe!" Gafar looked at Remus and let out a cold smirk. Earlier, he couldn't afford to break ties, but now it was completely unnecessary because Re
Indeed, they had prepared for three years.The titles of Tanjen of the East and Medicine Valley of the West carried profound historical significance. Their thoughts were constantly consumed by the aspiration to assimilate Tanjen, longing to emerge as a formidable force capable of standing toe-to-toe with the esteemed Herbal Pavilion.The three years of meticulous preparation were originally meant for Leo Tanjen. Even though Master Tanjen had now become Remus Calsberg, there was no reason not to use the fruits of those years of preparation against him.A collective gasp of cold air swept through the crowd in the square. From this vantage point, it was evident that Raphaella hadn't just come prepared. From the start, it was all a carefully orchestrated conspiracy. Today, not only Remus Calsberg, but the very existence of the Tanjen Organization was at stake."You ... you have no shame!" Henry grew even more frantic, his entire body instantly drenched in sweat. From the moment the Sem
"A hue of gold! The ultimate, ninth-grade Soulforging Pill!"”Damn! I've never beheld a pill of this level. Today, I've truly witnessed something extraordinary!“"The top-tier Soulforging Pill, capable of permanently increasing the reaction by half a point for those in the Golden Stage, and permanently boosting by over twenty percent for those in the Foundation Stage. As for the Training Stage ... Wait! They are not worthy of such an unparalleled treasure!""Master Calsberg, please give me the pill. I am ready to plunge into the most perilous trials, to face the raging flames, and to meet death head-on, without a moment's hesitation! All for the pill!"The crowd jostled and clamored, each person desperate to get their hands on it. Possessing this unparalleled pill, even if one were to sell it, promised a substantial fortune.Remus remained as still as a statue, not uttering a single word. His eyes were closed in a serene contemplation as he focused on replenishing his energy."Ma
While he hadn't harbored any particular fondness for Gemma, her grandfather, Goetz Malin, had undeniably been a kind-hearted individual. He had extended his help on numerous occasions. With this, he would have effectively repaid a measure of the kindness shown to him.Upon hearing this, Gemma's body momentarily tensed before a wave of excitement flushed over her, turning her entire complexion a vivid shade of crimson.When she had arrived, Gemma's intention had been nothing more than to try her luck. The thought of persuading Master Tanjen to personally refine a pill for her had never crossed her mind. Just securing the services of a skilled pill cultivator to craft elixirs was already a stroke of immense luck. The idea of actually consuming a Soulforging Pill, let alone a ninth-grade one, was beyond her wildest dreams. At that moment, she was so overwhelmed that words failed her.A collective shiver rippled through the entire crowd. Comparing the effects seemed almost unnecessary.
Gafar swiftly ordered his subordinates to enter the mountain area and capture two wild creatures. Without a moment's hesitation, they took flight, their determination propelling them through the air with purpose.The subordinates soon returned, gripping two regular wild chickens.Henry and the others from Tanjen fell into complete despair. It was truly the end.The crowd's hearts bled at the sight. A Soulforging Pill, so precious and potent, wasted on chickens. The chickens, in that moment, seemed cursed beyond redemption. Many among the onlookers couldn't help but entertain the fleeting wish that they themselves were mere chickens."Watch closely!" Raphaella didn't hesitate for a moment. With a swift motion of his hand, he fed the Soulforging Pill to the wild chicken.In a mere span of three seconds, the wild chicken underwent a remarkable transformation. From its initial state of fear and cowering on the ground, it now stood tall, exuding a lively spirit. Without a hint of hesit
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
It was easy to tell from Paul's tone that he'd been holding it in for a long time. In fact, it wasn't just him. The other ghost kings also fell silent upon hearing this. The anger hidden within their hearts was stirred.It started with the Order of Nine Mysticisms' appearance.The Monarch of Mortals was humanity's leader, and all warriors and cultivators belonged to this group. Initially, everyone had faith in the Monarch. And, as the Pathic Energies naturally sought a vessel to inhabit, they naturally chose the first Monarch of Mortals.Later, the conflict between warriors and cultivators intensified, with the main issue being the plundering of the beast race.The warriors believed in coexistence between humans and beasts, while the cultivators viewed the beast race as inferior and thought they should be exploited.After several generations of Monarchs, the tension finally erupted, marking the beginning of the Battle of the Three Realms.At that time, even though the Monarch car
Grant realized that saying such things was somewhat self-deceptive, but he didn't know what else to say, so he fell silent. His eyes occasionally drifted toward Roman. At times like this, he felt like Roman needed to step up.Roman could feel his gaze. Despite still harboring some emotions, had no choice but to speak. After all, he was the Underworld's ruler, and they were waiting for him to make a decision. It was something he couldn't avoid.Taking a deep breath, he slowly said, "Grant is right. Remus mentioned we wouldn't interfere with each other, which means he won't trouble us anymore, and things won't be exposed for the time being."Instead of worrying about Remus, we should focus on the most pressing issues—the Pathic Energies!"He raised his head and said, "Currently, only one-third of the Pathic Energies remain in the Underworld. Although it won't affect the barrier, it still has a significant impact on us..."Roman didn't want to mention Remus anymore primarily because