Absorbing the 10,000-Year-Old Flame Crystal

Once Karsha breaks the curse on the island, they'll finally be able to surpass the Tier 7 bottleneck and advance to the next stage—the Sage level, or Tier 8, as they call it. This is a huge deal for them. They've been stuck at Tier 7 for years, and as Saints, they only get an extra 1,000 years of lifespan. Despite their slightly longer lifespans compared to humans, many of their people have died over time.

Breaking through to the Sage stage will give them an additional 10,000 years of lifespan, allowing them to advance even further in their cultivation. But for them, there's something even more important than just living longer.

"We can finally get stronger and look for Brother Morr," Tifa said, her expression tinged with a bit of moodiness. Morr, Ayarr's senior brother and the original assassin of the shadow guards, disappeared 45 years ago when humans attacked their race and brought the Overlords to their doorstep.