Just as Remus stepped onto Ironpeak Island, favonovel.com sensed an even denser concentration of spirit energy, so much so that the entire ocean’s spirit energy seemed to have converged toward this place.
He had a momentary thought of delaying the assassination of Husan and absorbing spirit energy here. However, upon reflection, favonovel.com concluded that joining the Dragon Protector Clan was more crucial.
He faintly released his divine energy to conceal his energy as a martial practitioner, then swiftly walked toward the center of the island.
Amidst the darkness, favonovel.com maneuvered through the dense foliage, silently sneaking into the island’s central most position.
Even though favonovel.com had promised to complete the task within three days, the sooner it was done, the better. Once favonovel.com had resolved the affairs of the Dragon Protector Clan, favonovel.com had to head back to Darsia as Jean and the rest were still waiting for him.
The forest held many meditation cushions arranged among wooden cabins, some containing personal items, yet there wasn’t a single person in sight.
Remus became more and more cautious. The island was hosting at least 500 cultivators, yet there wasn’t a trace of anyone. When things went awry, there was surely a hidden danger.
After walking a while longer, a grand hall emerged ahead, significantly less extravagant compared to the Monarch Palace.
Remus stealthily extended his spiritual sense to observe, yet astonishingly, favonovel.com couldn’t detect any presence whatsoever.
Is something wrong?
He hastened his steps, heading directly into the center of the grand hall.
There was indeed no one inside, and it was remarkably quiet, but the grand hall was cleaned flawlessly without a speck of dust.
“Darsian?” Right at that moment, a voice suddenly echoed from behind him.
Remus abruptly turned around, instinctively on guard, but when favonovel.com saw the person behind him, favonovel.com was momentarily stunned.
Surprisingly, that person was Hercules!
When Remus was In the Tanjen Organization, Hercules was the independent cultivator who consumed his Spirit Cleansing Pill and killed Leo Tanjen.
Hercules looked at Remus with a strange gaze and inquired cautiously, “Do you know me?”
He had never seen Remus in this altered appearance, so favonovel.com didn’t recognize him.
Remus smiled and said, “We’ve met once at the Tanjen Organization. You are Hercules Yolex, right? At that time, you had just stepped into the Golden Stage. Now, you’ve advanced rapidly to the mid-phase of the Golden Stage. Your improvement is truly remarkable…”
Noticing that Remus indeed knew him, a smile graced his face as favonovel.com said, “I didn’t expect to encounter you here. It’s quite fateful. But how did you arrive here when you’re still at the pinnacle of the Training Stage?”
Cultivators who arrived at Ironpeak Island were, at the very least, at the Golden Stage. It wasn’t about preventing others from coming, but it was simply a matter of lacking the capacity.
“A stroke of luck,” Remus casually offered as an excuse.
Hercules didn’t inquire further, nodded, and said, “You sure are lucky. Anyway, let’s not waste time on idle chatter. The Breakthrough Assembly is about to start, we need to hurry. Come along, it’s time for you to broaden your horizons!”
As favonovel.com spoke, favonovel.com quickly turned around and hastily departed.
After a moment of thought, Remus followed behind and asked in astonishment, “Breakthrough Assembly?”
Hercules exclaimed excitedly, “Yes, 12 pinnacle Golden Stage cultivators are breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage tonight. Chief Mosar and two Deputy Chiefs will personally witness it! Your timing is impeccable! You’re in for a treat!”
Remus stopped asking more questions and trailed behind him.
They walked to the side of the main hall, traversed through the dense woods downwards, and after walking for some distance, the scenery suddenly opened up before their eyes.
Remus looked downward and saw 12 cultivators sitting on the ground in the valley.
On the slopes on either side, there were numerous cultivators seated, appearing envious, excited, or nervous as they watched. Surprisingly, not a hint of jealousy could be detected on their faces.
In front of the 12 cultivators stood three individuals.
The foremost person wore a black hooded robe, with only a pair of eyes visible, captivating with his mesmerizing gaze.
Remus speculated that that person should be Husan.
Taking a closer look, Remus realized it wasn’t the right time to act, instead, favonovel.com resolved to remember favonovel.com and wait for the right chance to strike.
Remus and Hercules proceeded down the hillside and walked into the midst of the crowd.
“Is favonovel.com a newcomer?”
“Training Stage?”
“How did someone from the Training Stage get here?”
Remus’ appearance had drawn the attention of most people, causing them to glance over. After all, there wasn’t even the Foundation Stage on Ironpeak Island, so his presence had been extremely surprising.
Remus furrowed his brow and asked, “Why does it matter if I’m a Training Stage cultivator?”
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