Chapter 482-Training
After a whole day, Dave talked with Sarah and Elena about their plans, and they revealed many secrets they knew about this world.
Since they were now considered colleagues with the same goal, the girls decided to forgive his actions a while ago.
However, Elena still held some resentment towards Dave, given that she was shamed by him, but she could only swallow her anger in her heart because Dave is incredibly strong.
Dave collected much information Sarah had given him, and he didn't expect that the situation of this world would be worse than he expected.
Sarah revealed that many demons had already infiltrated the Aquaria Continent, and even in the Aquaria Empire, many demons managed to blend in as wizards.
Even Sarah was helpless against the concealment of the demons, so she didn't know much about other demons inside the Empire, and she was wary.
She decided to go back to prepare because the Genius competition was about to begin, and the top 5 of the competition would represent the Aquaria Continent in the Grand Competition between each continent.
The Grand Competition occurs every 10 years. Only geniuses below 100 years old are qualified to register for the competition because of the restrictions in the ruins.
The competition was created for many years, and every top 3 were given a chance to enter the Grand Wizard ruins.
The Grand Wizard is one of the strongest Wizards in history, and it's said that he surpassed the level of a Wizard King and entered the level of Sage Wizard.
The Grand Wizard lived in the same era as the Haven family, serving as the Prime Minister of the Haven Family Leader.
He is rumored to be the teacher of the Haven Clan Leader, the Grand Wizard who has a mysterious background.
After the demise of the Haven Family, the Grand Wizard also disappeared, leaving his inheritance in his previous secluded abode.
He created a restriction that only those aged 100 and below could access it, as they held the most significant potential yet to be exhausted.
The 5 Wizard Kings agreed that the geniuses of their continent would compete for the opportunity to enter the ruins.
This decision prevented any one individual from monopolizing the entrance, ensuring a more peaceful resolution.
There were only three spots available to enter the ruins, reserved for the top three contestants in the competition.
The geniuses who emerged from the ruins became powerhouses, but success was not guaranteed for everyone.
It still depended on their talents and how well they could comprehend the techniques of the Grand Wizard.
If someone was lucky, they could acquire top-tier spells created by the Wizard King himself. These spells had restrictions preventing them from being passed to others.
Upon hearing this, Dave smiled, realizing it was the stage for Hannah to shine.
He decided to train her with all his power, as he too could enter the place. According to Sarah, even Wizard Kings couldn't enter the ruins due to age restrictions, unlike Dave, who was not yet even 30 years old.
Being the summoned being of Hannah, he believed that with his extraordinary skills, he could seize an extraordinary opportunity.
After Sarah left, Dave entered his domain and checked on the two.
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When Dave entered his Azure Dragon Domain, he saw the two girls lying on the ground, their bodies covered in sweat.
Both were exhausted mentally and physically because the closer they got to the mountain, the heavier the gravity became.
After a whole week, both managed to reach the top, with Caryll arriving first.
The result was good, as Hannah was weaker than Caryll but still managed to reach the summit.
Dave appeared in front of the two and waved his hands, using his soothing energy to heal their bodies.
"Master!"
"Sir Dave!"
Both suddenly felt a warm aura and saw Dave's handsome face, greeting him.
"Hmm, you both didn't disappoint me. Since you passed the test, here are your rewards."
Dave took out a pill, a 4-tier star-level pill concocted by Eldrich. The pill, named "Soul Enhancing Pill," lived up to its name by enhancing the soul and spiritual will.
While it only reached the 4-tier due to the lack of ingredients, even in the celestial plane, this pill alone could cause commotion and bloodbath.
A pill that could enhance the soul was precious because it was easier to strengthen the body than the mind and soul.
The two girls were unfamiliar with the pill but felt its potent aura, leaving them stunned.
"Go absorb the pill, and I will assist both of you. After that, you'll undergo body refining," Dave instructed.
Caryll and Hannah nodded, sitting on the ground and placing the pill in their mouths.
They focused their minds as Dave waved his hand, golden flames covering their bodies. The pill started to dissolve, aided by the star-devouring flame, multiplying its effects and hastening the consumption time.
After an hour, Caryll and Hannah opened their eyes, feeling a surge of strong spiritual energy.
Both realized that their minds, perceptions, and souls had become firmer and more robust.
They now felt confident in defending against spiritual attacks, and their minds were clearer than before.
"Good job, you two. Now, let's move on to the next training,"
Dave said with a smile, giving them no time to rest. He took out a large cauldron, almost 10 meters tall and 7 meters wide.
Caryll wasn't surprised by the treasure, knowing her master was like a treasure bank, but Hannah was astonished, recognizing the extraordinary nature of the cauldron.
Dave smiled. The cauldron was the Myriad Cauldron that the Tower of Trials had rewarded him. It was a quasi-god-level artifact.
While he couldn't use it fully before becoming a Divine Monarch, he could now harness its complete power.
The cauldron wasn't just for refining pills; it could also be used to defend against attacks. Dave believed that even Transcendental beings couldn't easily break the cauldron, given the power of a quasi-god artifact.
After obtaining the cauldron, Dave gathered numerous medicinal herbs and heavenly treasures.
With his memory as an Alchemy Emperor, he found some knowledge from Eldrich about the Scorching Sun Refinement process, which required a heavenly flame to activate.
Those undergoing this body refinement would develop firmer bodies, acquire heat resistance, and reach a physical level comparable to dragons.