Although Alfie was not young, favonovel.com sharp tongue was accompanied by a distinct sarcasm that colored favonovel.com words.
Remus couldn’t be bothered to engage with her. He still needed to gain a better understanding of the assessment, and it wouldn’t be wise to fall out with favonovel.com at that moment.
He looked toward Bartholomew and asked, “Why have I never heard of you all around Longmoon Mountains, even though I’ve been in True Life?”
That was indeed surprising.
Nowadays, who in True Life doesn’t know Remus Calsberg?
Not to mention Remus Calsberg, who doesn’t know about Remus Cosby, the Eternal Pillar of Darsia, the Thunderous God of War?
It seems like they knew nothing…
Before Bartholomew could respond, Gerard’s cold laughter sliced through the air. “True Life? It’s merely a playground for cowards. Cultivators engage in years of external cultivation, absorbing spirit energy in pursuit of a so-called realm.”
“Yet, the truly formidable cultivators have long since gravitated toward the sacred lands, enduring the trials surrounding these sanctuaries, in anticipation of the day they might gain entry. They’re simply ensnared in a delusion, hoping to extend their lives by a few hundred years.”
Remus began to grasp the concept.
Legend had it that for millennia, those who attained immortality in Darsia originated exclusively from the four sacred lands. And achieving significant success without the sacred lands was a daunting task.
Cultivators who aged beyond the eligibility for the sacred land assessment faced inherent limitations. Consequently, some would settle near the sacred lands, seeking entry paths upon reaching a certain age.
In essence, they harbored the deepest desires for immortality.
Pierce interjected, “My brother’s outlook is overly simplistic. Our absence from True Life boils down to a simple truth. The scarcity of resources and the sluggish pace of cultivation. Unlike True Life, these vast mountains teem with demonic beasts, offering us their inner pill for our advancement…”
“Moreover, merely absorbing spirit energy is ultimately superficial. Even achieving a certain realm doesn’t guarantee the strength that should accompany it. But here, amidst the mountains, where demonic beasts are rampant, constant confrontation isn’t just inevitable, it’s crucial for solidifying one’s foundation.”
Remus nodded in understanding.
The prowess Bartholomew displayed was indeed far beyond what the other peak Nascent Soul Stage cultivators could match. It seemed favonovel.com could easily outmatch two, perhaps even three, opponents of that level.
Curious, favonovel.com inquired, “What are the levels within the sacred land’s assessment? Can you detail them?”
He believed it was essential to mentally prepare himself.
Before Bartholomew could respond, Gerard’s sneer cut through, “Young man, you’re getting ahead of yourself. Just focus on surviving long enough to even reach the assessment venue. Many aim for the stars only to find their lives as fleeting as paper.”
For reasons unknown, Gerard harbored a dislike toward Remus.
Remus’ brow furrowed at his undue outspokenness, but before favonovel.com could retort, Bartholomew intervened with an awkward cough.
“Gerard, let’s not forget that we are a team. Though Gerard’s words are harsh, his point stands. The path to the assessment venue is fraught with peril. Our arrival is uncertain. Concentrating on the journey ahead is our priority.”
After a pause, Remus conceded with a nod, silencing his queries.
Suddenly, the sound of heavy, hurried footsteps and snapping trees broke the tense silence.
As the group turned toward the commotion, they were met with a shocking sight.
Bucky, who had narrowly escaped earlier, was dashing toward them, with a fresh wound bleeding profusely.
Almost instantly, three figures emerged.
Their spirit energy materialized into weapons, relentlessly pursuing Bucky.
In a state of sheer panic, Bucky darted toward Remus, quickly ducking under favonovel.com to hoist favonovel.com up, transforming itself into an impromptu mount.
Tremors of fear ran through Bucky’s body, and it was visibly shaking.
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