Phoenix city

Old man clif has lived for more than 250 years and explored countless ruins.

With the knowledge and experience that he gained over the years, he could tell the Lady Moon hasn't taken that step, yet at the same time her aura is no way inferior to a Transcendent.

'Her strength reached a whole new level and she has grown into a completely different person from the last time I met her.

It's not a wise move to offend her, considering the present circumstances.'

He knows it's not the time to put a brave front, so Old man clif apologized personally and presented some of the gifts he prepared beforehand.

If some of the Old man clif's adversaries witness this scene they would be shell shocked, as they all knew how terrifying he is – both in strength and skills.

Deeming his status and power, it's understandable as he stands on equal footing with characters like Dean Rose, Rising Dragon academy's Dean, and some famous figures.

Even the Ruling Master Halzix choose his words wisely before speaking to him. For him to apologize personally, it's something they haven't seen or heard.

As imposing as Reyna seems to be, she can only accept the Old man Clif's sincere apology(even though she knows it's a pretense) and let the matter drop. After thanking Reyna and Dena Rose, Old man clif utilized his spirit skill and vanished from the spot.

Looking at the spot he disappeared, Ameya chuckled since it's rare to see someone of his caliber fleeing a scene in such a hurry, scared.

Then, she cast a gentle look at Reyna standing some distance away from her. But Reyna simply ignored her stepmother's loving look and left on her own.

Ameya shook her head, smiling bitterly. Even though she wasn't her child, her love for Reyna wasn't any less than Luna. In fact, she loves her more.

It's understandable since Reyna's father married Ameya just a few months after he lost his wife; Reyna's birth mother.

It disturbed and hurt Reyna deeply who was just a child at that time. But the thing that made her hate Ameya is the incident that happened a few years later.

In that incident, she lost her husband while Reyna and Luna lost their father. Thinking about the past made Ameya sigh, then she also disappeared from the spot.

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Next day,

Saying goodbye to everyone, Gin left the Springwoods garden early morning before sunrise and reached the academy around 9.

After having a good breakfast, he reached the room provided by the academy. Today, he planned to take a rest and develop a training plan that suits him.

Gin has discovered 8 hidden seals till now and he isn't going to stop until he uncovers all the hidden seals. He knows he was being greedy, trying to discover all 13 hidden seals but it's the nature of youth.

Gin took out the Physique manual presented by the middle-aged man in the ruin. According to the Windspear thought, it's a manual personally written by a peerless physique cultivator.

Opening the small tattered book that consists of yellow pages, Gin began to read. Within no time, he was completely immersed in the contents scribbled on it.

After reading the notes, he thought the master of the Physique manual is 'crazy'. Just thinking about some of the training methods mentioned in it, Gin had goosebumps.

'It's no wonder he was able to discover and destroy 11 hidden Physique seals.'

After reading the contents, Gin understood one point, his real hurdles have just begun.

Even so, he has confidence in himself and the things left behind by the 'Empyrean Chaos'; the magical symbol and the knowledge present inside the magical space.

Taking some examples from the manual, he developed a new set of training plans that would utilize his full potential.

Apart from his physique training, he has to concentrate on other things like his skills, improving his soul energy and potion-making.

Especially Potion-making, if he uses the knowledge he obtained properly then it won't be a problem for him to discover 11 hidden seals within a short time.

In Silver mist region, he couldn't get some of the rare herbs that hindered him from producing some of the rare potions specified in the 'Alchemy Basics' book.

That won't be a problem anymore as he can get everything in the Starlight city. In fact, if Blue orchid academy knows he can make potions they will support him with everything they got.

Apart from these things, he has to divide some time to practice the Inheritance skill that he got in the ruin - Absolute Wind Technique.

After organizing everything, Gin recalled everything that happened in his life from the small age to date. He vividly remembers some of the good memories he had with his parents and also the look his parents gave him when they left.

As a child, he couldn't discern the meaning behind their look at that time. Only later when he began to understand worldly things, he realized the meaning behind their look.

It was like they knew they aren't coming back and was seeing their child for the last time.

He doesn't know why but lately, the feeling grew...like his parents are still alive somewhere in the world.

The disappearance of his parents was a mystery but he will find the truth one day; when he's strong enough to explore the world without any worries.

Casting aside the depressing thoughts, Gin called Hammer and talked with him for some time. He also called Aunt Hil of the food store located near his home and told them to not worry about him.

After pondering for a minute, Gin called Yirene. It's been nearly four months since they parted, and he hasn't called her ever since.

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The Phoenix Valley is located a few thousand kilometers off from the Starlight city. It's the largest domain of all six Domains, at least four times bigger than the Starlight domain.

Unlike other Domains, Phoenix valley is divided into two domains - Dark Phoenix domain and the Fire Phoenix domain.

There's a special city in the Phoenix valley which can be found in-between the two domains — Phoenix city. One of the biggest cities of the Human continent, filled with lively people, surrounded by flourishing trees and beautiful landscapes.

Unlike other domains, the phoenix valley is ruled by a royal family which is considered as the oldest family group of the human continent.

Their history dates back to a few thousand years, and there are stories they once ruled the entire world at some point in the past.

The current king of the Royal family is most certainly a majestic and powerful person, considering some of the things that happened recently in the Phoenix valley.

A beautiful, modern palace was situated atop the green mountain filled with various trees and plants. It was a tranquil and serene place, with occasional bird chirping sounds.

It's the current Royal King's home where he stays with his wife, daughter, and six-year-old son. Currently, the family of four were enjoying their lunch in the dining hall on the first floor.

The Head of the seat is occupied by a tall and well-built middle-aged man – Orion Blaze. He was adorned in well-embellished garments made by golden silk while a Phoenix emblem is depicted upon the back of his royal cloak.

Next to him was a woman in her thirties, carrying a graceful and motherly aura – Herra. She's beautiful and elegant with fair skin, charming eyes, and cherry lips which bore a small smile.

Next to her is the adorable boy, with curious eyes – Prince Adon. Sitting opposite to them is their cold face daughter and princess of the Phoenix valley — Yirene Blaze.

Yes, it's the same Yirene that Gin and Hammer were familiar with -- except for her background. If both of them comprehend Yirene is the princess of the Phoenix valley, their expression would certainly be fascinating to behold.

She was adorned in a Royal blue traditional clothing with golden designs portrayed at the lower half of her dress.

Her onyx black hair was loose and messy low ponytail with a large braid and some bangs that reached her left eye. She has grown a little taller, stronger, and more beautiful.

Except for her cold bearing, many things about her changed; her way of dressing, her strength, hairstyle, and so on.

Her bearing prevented even her father and mother from chatting openly with her. Adon stole a glance at her sister from time to time and he would look away when Yirene stares back.

He's very much afraid of her sister, so much that he hasn't spoken any words with her yet.

Yirene has already uncovered 11 hidden seals, a feat that many try but to no avail. Even her father, the current king of the Royal family didn't know how her daughter has done that.

At that moment, her communication bracelet rang vibrated a little, and a call with the name 'Gin' popped up before her eyes.