"I'd originally wanted to challenge Casrot, but it seems I'm still a little too weak for that."
Jonathan smiled faintly. "The War God Sect truly is full of hidden talents. I still have a long way to go before I can match the continent's true powerhouses. I'll take my leave for now."
He leaped onto the Thunder-Winged White Tiger's back, ready to leave the mountain.
"Wait!"
Casrot suddenly used Soul Transmission, and Jonathan paused.
"My teacher admires you greatly and is willing to take you as his personal disciple. Would you be willing?"
Jonathan shook his head without a word. The Thunder-Winged White Tiger beat its wings and soared into the sky.
Kenyon said, "Senior Brother Casrot, you're just letting him leave like that? What happens to the dignity of our War God Sect?"
Casrot glanced at him. "Dignity comes from one's own strength. First Olivier, and now an even more talented Jonathan has appeared. Junior Brother, you should take a good look at yourself!"
Kenyon's expression darkened. He nodded. "I understand, Senior Brother Casrot. I'll go train right away!"
With that, he flew toward a spot farther up the mountain.
Casrot swept his gaze over the people below and said coolly, "What are you all standing around for? Get back to your training."
"Yes, Senior Brother Casrot!"
Jonathan left War God Mountain and returned to the Rhode estate. Just a few days later, he left the Imperial Capital of Chiyan, riding the Thunder-Winged White Tiger and bringing the Earth Bear with him as he followed the Yulan River toward the Yulan Empire.
Not long after he left,
Jonathan's name began to spread throughout the Imperial Capital of Chiyan.
A twenty-one-year-old ninth-rank warrior who had successfully challenged a personal disciple of the War God—his many deeds made him sound almost