Fame Spreads Across the Continent

Yulan Empire, Temple of Life.

Kawent never expected that he would be chosen by the High Priest to be taken on as a disciple; after all, there were no shortage of Saint-level experts within the Temple of Life. Moreover, they were all incredibly gifted geniuses. Within the Temple of Life, he could only be considered of average standing.

After joining the Temple of Life, Kawent began to immerse himself in the study of magic.

Although he had already begun to touch upon the profound mysteries, he remained deeply attached to magic below the Saint level. In his view, magic was something truly miraculous.

Warriors only needed to cultivate battle qi and strengthen their bodies, and their attacks were simply a consumption of the battle qi within them. Mages, however, required spiritual energy and magical power to communicate with the magical elements of the outside world to form powerful attacks.

A warrior was like a person with immense strength who could directly lift a boulder to attack; a mage was more like someone who had crafted a complex tool—by simply manipulating the handle, they could use the tool to lift that same boulder.

As the holy land in the eyes of mages on the Yulan Continent, the Temple of Life naturally housed countless high-level magic incantations.

For disciples of the Temple of Life, these magic incantations were available for viewing and study. Ever since joining the Temple of Life, Kawent had spent most of his time in the hall of magic incantations.

"Junior Brother Kawent."

Suddenly, Hasya found Kawent.

Kawent bowed slightly, "Senior Sister Hasya."

Hasya appeared to be only in her thirties, but her true age was much greater than his; she was already over six thousand years old and was said to have experienced the era when the gods descended.

Hasya revealed a gentle smile and said, "Junior Brother Kawent, Teacher wants you to see her in the main temple."

"Teacher wants to see me?"

Kawent was stunned, then nodded, "Alright, I will go right away."

Since joining the Temple of Life, he had not seen the High Priest at any other time, let alone being summoned alone.

Soon, Kawent followed Hasya to the main hall of the Temple of Life.

"Teacher, Junior Brother Kawent has arrived."

Hasya bowed slightly and spoke.

As her voice fell, the doors of the main hall opened on their own, and the High Priest's gentle voice rang out, "Come in."

Following this, Hasya and Kawent walked in together.

Inside the great hall, there was a special feeling of vibrant vitality; even the plants within the hall seemed more full of life than those in the outside world.

Walking into the hall, one's entire being felt clear and refreshed.

"Greetings, Teacher."

Hasya and Kawent bowed together.

"Rise."

The High Priest's voice sounded like a spring breeze.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Hasya and Kawent stood respectfully to the side.

"Kawent."

The High Priest looked at Kawent.

"This disciple is here."

Kawent responded.

"You come from Blue Star; do you know a person named Fang Yun?"

The High Priest asked directly.

Kawent had not hidden his origins, so the fact that the experts emerging from the South Sea actually came from Blue Star was no longer a particularly well-kept secret among the top experts of the Yulan Continent. The High Priest had even personally gone to see the Magic Teleportation Array in the South Sea.

Upon seeing this teleportation array, she became even more certain that this was the handiwork of Lord Beirut. After all, the guardian of the teleportation array was the gatekeeper of the Necropolis of the Gods.

She was no stranger to teleportation arrays and other planes. However, she only knew of the four supreme planes and the seven elemental planes. The teleportation arrays for these eleven planes were all located in the Arctic Ice Cap and were guarded by Hodan.

As for Blue Star, perhaps only Lord Beirut knew of it.

It was just that Lord Beirut had not deliberately said much, so they could only explore everything themselves. In her view, this Blue Star might be a place similar to the Necropolis of the Gods or the Gebada Plane Prison.

She just didn't know the specific purpose of this Blue Star.

The true masters of these places were all Lord Beirut.

"Fang Yun?"

Kawent frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then shook his head, "The name sounds like someone from the Yanhua Empire on Blue Star, but this disciple has never noticed such a person."

After a pause, Kawent continued, "However, this disciple can be certain that among the Saint-level experts, there is no one named Fang Yun. Perhaps there might be some among the eighth or ninth-rank warriors."

"Eighth or ninth-rank warriors?"

The High Priest frowned slightly.

The Fang Yun currently on the Yulan Continent was not at the level of an eighth or ninth-rank warrior, but was a peak Saint-level expert. It had been less than a year since Kawent and the others descended. In such a short time, to go from the level of an eighth or ninth-rank to the peak of the Saint level?

That was impossible.

"Teacher, has something happened?"

Kawent asked.

Hasya spoke up at this moment, "Junior Brother Kawent, you have been focused on your magical research, so you might not be aware. Recently, an incredibly powerful Saint-level expert has appeared on the Yulan Continent, one who has reached the absolute limit of the Saint-level. Not long ago, he fought four against one and easily defeated four Saint-level experts from the Dark Church. This person comes from the South Sea. His name is Fang Yun."

A Saint-level limit expert?

Hearing this, Kawent was stunned.

By now, Kawent had long since understood the power rankings of the Saint-level. A Saint-level limit could be considered someone who was only a single step away from becoming a god. Could such an expert exist on the Blue Star?

"Teacher, could this Fang Yun be a reclusive expert from the Yulan Continent?"

Kawent asked cautiously.

He did not believe it was possible for anyone to advance from the eighth or ninth rank to the Saint-level limit in less than a year.

"Perhaps."

Seeing that Kawent did not know, the High Priest did not elaborate and changed the subject, "Kawent, I have a task for you to carry out this time."

"Please, Teacher, tell me."

Kawent immediately became serious.

"In the Ryan Family of the Yulan Empire, there is a young boy named Dixie Ryan. I intend to take him as my disciple."

The High Priest said calmly.

Kawent could not help but feel surprised. Any youth who caught the Teacher's attention must possess terrifying talent. Otherwise, the Teacher rarely took notice of anyone who had not reached the Saint-level.

"He is currently studying at the Ernst Institute. I had originally planned to wait until he reached the sixth rank before stepping in. With Dixie's talent, combined with the instruction at the Ernst Institute, it shouldn't take many years for him to reach the sixth rank."

The High Priest said, "However, there are many more experts on the Yulan Continent now, and conflicts are inevitable. You are to go to the Ernst Institute and protect Dixie in secret. Once he reaches the sixth rank, bring him back to the Temple of Life."

"Yes."

Kawent sighed inwardly. This Dixie was truly lucky to be claimed by the Teacher before even reaching the sixth rank.

This was immense fortune. Every mage on the Yulan Continent dreamed of becoming a disciple of the High Priest, but those who were actually accepted were far too few.

"However, unless it is a life-or-death situation, you do not need to reveal yourself. You may arrange your own affairs as you see fit, and you can even travel through the Holy Union. While you are at it, investigate the origins of this Fang Yun. Remember, do not make an enemy of him."

The High Priest gave her final instructions.

"Yes, this disciple understands."

Although Kawent did not know why the High Priest wanted him to investigate Fang Yun's background, he would not ask for the reason. After all, the High Priest was a god-level expert and the most pinnacle existence on the Yulan Continent.

"Mm, prepare yourself and depart as soon as possible."

The High Priest said casually.

"Yes, this disciple takes his leave."

Kawent then departed.

After Kawent left, Hasya asked cautiously, "Teacher, will having Junior Brother Kawent protect Dixie affect Dixie's growth?"

She knew that the Teacher had taken a liking to Dixie, but no one could say for sure if Dixie would be able to fully unearth his own talent. If Dixie were to squander his potential in the future, he would not be qualified to enter the Temple of Life.

Logically, the Teacher would not be paying such special attention to Dixie right now, but... why had the Teacher suddenly made such a decision?

Moreover, the Teacher seemed to hold this Fang Yun in high regard. This was the first time she had seen the Teacher warn a disciple not to provoke another Saint-level expert.

In her view, Saint-level experts were not qualified to warrant such caution from the Teacher. Even a Saint-level limit expert was no exception.

The High Priest did not directly answer Hasya's confusion but instead continued to instruct, "Tell the other disciples that if they encounter Fang Yun, they are not to make an enemy of him either."

"Uh... yes."

Hasya was even more shocked. Just as she was about to ask, the High Priest's voice turned stern, "Just do as I say."

"Yes."

Hasya dared not ask further and decided to go and warn the other junior brothers and sisters immediately.

"Very well, you may go."

The High Priest said.

"This disciple takes her leave."

Hasya bowed and left.

Once Hasya had departed, the High Priest sighed softly.

After learning the details of how Fang Yun had defeated the four Saint-level experts of the Dark Church, she understood that this suddenly emerged Fang Yun might already have one foot inside the god-level.

The Saint-level limit was not a clearly defined realm; it was merely a stage categorized by the depth of one's comprehension of profound mysteries within the peak Saint-level, representing the absolute extreme of that level.

Very, very few experts could reach this step.

Likewise, ninety-nine percent of Saint-level experts who reached this level remained stuck, unable to find the opportunity to ascend to the god-level.

However, once that opportunity was found, achieving the god-level was almost a natural progression.

Although a Saint who had found that opportunity was still technically at the Saint-level limit stage, in terms of strength, they had already surpassed it.

In the High Priest's view, this Fang Yun had already reached that point. Otherwise, even if he could defeat four Saint-level experts working together, it should not have been as easy and effortless as described.

In other words, this Fang Yun was already a quasi-god-level powerhouse; becoming a god was almost an inevitability.

Facing other Saint-level powerhouses, she didn't care, no matter how talented or strong they were. However, it was different for god-level powerhouses. The appearance of a single god-level powerhouse was enough to change the landscape of the Yulan Continent.

Sending Kawent to protect Dixie was just an excuse; the real reason was to attempt to make contact with Fang Yun. Fang Yun had not deliberately hidden his tracks, so with a little attention, one could guess that his next destination might be the Holy Union. Although Kawent had never heard of Fang Yun, since Fang Yun claimed to be from the South Sea, the possibility that he originated from the Blue Star was very high.

After all, the lives that descended upon the Yulan Continent were not necessarily limited to just one batch.

Holy Union, within the borders of the Fenlai Kingdom.

Getulu Town was a small town in the Fenlai Kingdom near the border, adjacent to a small tributary of the Yulan River.

In a small tavern, it was bustling with activity at this moment.

"That battle was truly earth-shattering, even reducing the thousands-of-meters-tall Six Saint Mountain to a mere mound... That powerhouse from the Dark Church sliced the mountaintop off with a single sword strike..."

"..."

"The four Saint-level powerhouses were very formidable, but guess what happened?"

"Tell us quickly!"

"Hurry up and say it, what happened?"

"Haha, don't be impatient. In the end, even with the four Saint-level powerhouses joining forces, they still couldn't do anything to Lord Fang Yun. After this battle, Lord Fang Yun became famous throughout the Yulan Continent, and the Dark Church trembles in fear just hearing the name of Lord Fang Yun! Even the Pope of the Dark Church personally apologized to Lord Fang Yun!"

A scholarly-looking young man was speaking with great animation on a makeshift stage in the tavern, describing the entire scene with vivid detail.

Those who didn't know better would have thought he had seen it all with his own eyes.

"Bravo!"

"Lord Fang Yun is too amazing!"

"Sigh, brother, let me ask, is Lord Fang Yun a big shot from our Radiant Church?"

For a moment, many people spoke up excitedly.

In the Holy Union, even if the Radiant Church had some unsavory aspects, most ordinary people had no contact with them. Therefore, in the eyes of most people in the Holy Union, the reputation of the Radiant Church was still quite good. It was also because of the existence of the Radiant Church that the Holy Union could become an entity comparable to the four great empires.

"Haha, that must be it!"

The scholar also laughed.

"This scholar really dares to say anything."

Hearing this, Doham laughed out loud.

Dohar laughed as well.

"Hmph, the Radiant Church isn't anything good; they really know how to gild their own lily."

Prequet, who had shrunk down into a gecko, lay on Doham's cuff and said with disdain.

Prequet didn't have any good feelings toward the Radiant Church. Or rather, its feelings toward most humans were quite indifferent.

Fang Yun, on the other hand, just smiled nonchalantly, not caring about the scholar's words. Whether it was the process or the result, it was all just to make the story more appealing.

However, he hadn't expected this matter to spread so rapidly.

Although he hadn't been in a hurry while traveling to the Holy Union, he hadn't been slow either. He hadn't expected that the battle seemed to have already spread across the entire Yulan Continent.

It was almost becoming the hottest topic in the Yulan Continent.

In the war-torn Yulan Continent, the public's worship of powerhouses exceeded Fang Yun's imagination.

Every Saint-level powerhouse that was born was almost considered a legend, with stories circulating throughout the world; the most impressive ones could even have their stories passed down for thousands of years. For example, the legend of the Four Ultimate Warriors—even after five thousand years, people still knew their stories.

However, even the famous battles of the Four Ultimate Warriors were far inferior compared to Fang Yun's record. Although the Ultimate Warriors were powerful, they had never achieved the extravagant feat of taking on four opponents at once.

Therefore, Fang Yun's reputation at this moment even surpassed that of the Ultimate Warriors in their prime.

"My Lord, where are we going next?"

Doham asked.

Dohar and Prequet also looked at Fang Yun.

After listening to the scholar's "story," Fang Yun let out a breath and looked in a certain direction, his eyes filled with anticipation. "The most famous place in the Holy Union is the Ernst Institute; let's go take a look at the Ernst Institute."

At this time, Linley should already be a second-level mage...