Introduction to the "Swiftness" Profound Mystery

In the Oga Kingdom, Yasen's statues could be seen everywhere, and his deeds were told in every corner. From that perspective, Andres was no stranger to Yasen.

But this was his first time seeing the man in person.

"Target: Yasen."

"Talent: Wind Lower God Talent."

"Binding Quest (determined by the target's deepest desire): Humanity's Rise."

"Completion condition: Help the Human Race produce a God-level expert."

"Completion reward: Obtain Wind Lower God Talent."

The system in Andres's mind reacted the moment he saw Yasen.

"Wind Lower God Talent? What a pity. It's useless to me now."

Andres already possessed Wind Upper God Talent.

However, Yasen having Wind Lower God Talent meant that he still had a chance of breaking through the Saint Domain's limit and reaching the Demigod level.

It was just impossible to say how long it would take—perhaps a day or two, perhaps a million years.

Andres looked at the other man again, but this time, the system gave no reaction.

"This is Blazing Sword Saint Abad." Andres was no stranger to Abad either.

Blazing Sword Saint Abad held a status in the Oga Kingdom second only to the Wind Sage.

Andres had seen his statue as well.

Generally speaking, Human Saint Realm experts did not interfere in power struggles between human kingdoms. This was also to minimize conflicts between Saint Domains.

But Abad was an exception.

He had been the first king of the Oga Kingdom's sworn friend, and for a thousand years, he had guarded the Oga Kingdom.

Other human kingdoms had all undergone changes in power, and even their royal families had changed. Only the Oga Kingdom's royal family had remained unchanged since the kingdom's founding.

All because of Abad.

"Lord Abad is challenging Lord Yasen? Lord Trevor, has Lord Abad also reached the Saint Domain's limit?" Inori asked.

They had already learned of Yasen's strength from Trevor.

Since Abad wanted to challenge Yasen, Inori assumed that Abad had also reached the Saint Domain's limit.

Trevor smiled. "Not quite. Although Abad is the strongest among the Human Saint Realm experts aside from Lord Yasen, his comprehension of Law Profundity is only at the third level. He is still far from the Saint Domain's limit. Abad likes sparring with powerful opponents. This isn't the first or second time he has challenged Lord Yasen."

"I see." Inori nodded.

"They're starting!" Teresa said excitedly.

He had been staring intently at the two great experts in the sky. A battle between Saint Domain experts held immense appeal for him.

Hearing Teresa's words, everyone looked up at the sky.

Abad flipped his hand, and a crimson greatsword appeared in his grasp. Fiery red Battle Qi erupted from his body, burning hot as flames as his momentum rose to its peak.

"Lord Yasen, you'd better be careful this time. I've gained new insights recently, and my strength has increased greatly!" Holding his greatsword, Abad looked like a war god of flame, brimming with confidence.

"Oh? You've made a breakthrough in strength? Haha, that couldn't be better. The stronger you are, the stronger the Human Race becomes. Come, let me see how much you've improved!" Yasen looked even happier than Abad.

Abad gripped his sword with both hands. The fiery red Battle Qi throughout his body circulated in a peculiar manner, tightly enveloping both his body and greatsword. It was as though he had fused with the flames.

"Hah!"

With a loud shout, Abad charged toward Yasen like a massive fireball.

"Good!" Yasen's eyes lit up.

He flipped his hand and drew out a longsword, then thrust it forward.

His sword was incredibly fast. The blade vanished in an instant, replaced by countless sword phantoms.

Like the wind, those sword phantoms swept toward Abad.

Facing the sword phantoms like a raging storm, Abad was like a ship sailing against the current.

Puff, puff, puff!

Countless sword phantoms struck Abad. Each one consumed a portion of the flames around him.

"This is... the 'Swiftness' Profound Mystery!"

Watching Yasen's attack, Andres recognized the Law Profundity contained within it, and his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

During this time, he had been comprehending the "Swiftness" Profound Mystery within the Wind Elemental Law, but he had yet to truly take the first step.

Yet as he watched Yasen's attack, a flash of inspiration suddenly crossed his mind.

At that moment, his "Swiftness" Profound Mystery had entered the beginner stage!

The comprehension of every Law Profundity had two bottlenecks: one was the beginner stage, and the other was mastery.

Entering the beginner stage meant that Andres had officially embarked upon the path of comprehending the "Swiftness" Profound Mystery. Once he mastered it, he would be able to become a Demigod.

Andres could hardly wait to draw his sword and test his improvement, but he knew this was not the right time. He could only suppress the impulse in his heart.

Clang!

A crisp sound rang out from the sky.

The battle between Abad and Yasen had already been decided.

The flames around Abad had been completely worn away by the sword phantoms. He raised his greatsword and slashed at Yasen, only for Yasen's longsword to block it effortlessly.

The crisp sound just now had come from the collision of their weapons.

"Lord Yasen, I lost. I didn't expect that even this move, whose power has greatly increased, still couldn't break through your Sword Storm." Abad sighed softly and put away his greatsword.

The moment the countless sword phantoms broke through the flames around him, his defeat had already been decided.

"Abad, you've improved greatly. The power of that move is already close to that of a second-level Saint Realm expert." Yasen encouraged Abad. "Once your comprehension of the Fire Body Technique Profound Mystery advances further and you truly enter the second level, my Sword Storm will no longer be able to stop you."

Abad quickly adjusted his mood and said confidently, "Lord Yasen, it won't be long before I force you to use your second move!"

"I look forward to it." Yasen smiled.

He looked down at Andres and the others.

"Trevor has returned. Come, let us meet the young geniuses of our Human Race."

Yasen descended toward Andres and the others, with Abad following close behind.

"Lord Yasen, Lord Abad." Trevor hurried forward to greet them.

"Lord Yasen, Lord Abad." Andres and the other two bowed as well.

"No need for such formalities."

Yasen's gentle gaze fell upon Andres and the other two.

Trevor promptly introduced the three of them to Yasen, especially Andres, who had not been part of the original plan.

When they heard that Andres had already comprehended Drawing Upon Heaven and Earth, both Yasen and Abad were overjoyed.

Trevor then truthfully explained the conflict between Andres and Gallo.

After hearing it, Yasen turned to Abad behind him.

"Abad, Gallo is Patur's son. Go speak with Patur and help resolve the conflict between the two juniors."

"Rest assured, Lord Yasen. I know what to do," Abad said. "I've heard a little about that child Gallo as well. He truly needs stricter discipline."

Yasen nodded in satisfaction, then said to Andres and Inori, "You are both the future of the Human Race. I hope you will cultivate diligently in the Holy Alliance, reach the Saint Domain as soon as possible, and protect the Human Race."

"Yes," Andres and Inori answered in unison.

Yasen then looked at Teresa.

"Teresa, although you have joined the Goblin Merchant Guild, you are still a member of the Human Race. I hope that the Goblin Merchant Guild and the Human Race can cooperate more in the future."

"Lord Yasen, I will do everything I can." Even someone as proud as Teresa could not help feeling somewhat restrained and nervous before Yasen, who stood at the Saint Domain's limit.

After chatting briefly, Yasen had Trevor take Andres and the other two to complete the procedures for joining the Holy Alliance and familiarize themselves with the surroundings. He himself returned to the small building deep within the garden.

Abad also departed to find Patur and resolve the conflict between Andres and Gallo.