Ultimate Warriors

Although it was their first day of training, one could already see a hint of the bearing of future masters of the universe in them. Their steadfast gazes stood out sharply beside the other children, all of whom had already collapsed into disarray.

Bolan's physical aptitude far exceeded Linley's. When Hogg had first learned of Bolan's exceptional natural talent, he had been greatly comforted, believing that even if Bolan could not awaken the Baruch Clan's Dragonblood Warrior bloodline, he could still become a level 8 or even Level 9 Warrior through his outstanding physique. Perhaps then he could take another path!

He could still awaken the Dragonblood Warrior bloodline. It was simply far too difficult a path, so Hogg had kept it buried in his heart, waiting for the day when his two sons turned six—today—to go to the ancestral hall and awaken their bloodlines. After all, Bolan seemed to have a good chance of truly inheriting the family bloodline!

At the training ground, Hillman and two other instructors gathered together, staring at Bolan and Linley, who were still standing, in astonishment. "Young Master Bolan and Young Master Linley, this is your first time training, isn't it? To endure to this extent is truly impressive!" said one of them, Rory.

"They are Lord Hogg's sons. Their futures will certainly be extraordinary," Hillman said. The three watched as all the five- and six-year-old children apart from the two brothers had fallen, while most of the eight- and nine-year-olds nearby had also sat down.

Looking again at the struggling Bolan and Linley, who was nearly at his limit, Hillman said, "That's enough." Then he walked over to Bolan and Linley. "You two young masters are truly outstanding," Hillman sighed. "Well done. You're real men."

"Hehe." Both boys stopped and looked at Hillman as he approached. "Uncle Hillman, it's nothing." Hillman was the captain of the Baruch Clan's guard force and could be said to have watched the two brothers grow up. They were naturally very close, and even Bolan, who possessed memories from two lifetimes, was very fond of this uncle who had watched over him since childhood.

Hillman had played an indispensable role in allowing him to understand the Yulan Continent and the world beyond it so quickly.

After resting for a while, they resumed the day's training. After all, they were only six- and seven-year-old children, so their regimen was far lighter than that of the teenagers nearby.

They then went through the Qi Gathering Stance and exercises for the waist, legs, shoulders, and back. Nearly every child collapsed onto the ground. As a Level 6 Warrior, Hillman arranged the daily training very reasonably.

"That's all for morning training today," Hillman announced.

In Wushan Town, training was generally held twice a day: once in the morning and once in the evening.

"Uncle Hillman, tell us a story!" one of the children called out.

They were all children, after all, and children longed for the world beyond, especially military life. To children from poor families, joining the army was practically their only way out!

Hearing the children's calls, Hillman smiled faintly. Telling them stories had been his own idea, meant to give them motivation during training and make them yearn to cultivate and grow stronger!

"Today, I'll tell you the story of the Four Ultimate Warriors," Hillman said. At that moment, Bolan clearly saw a trace of admiration appear on Hillman's face!

Linley, sitting on the ground nearby, abruptly fixed his eyes on Hillman, afraid of missing any exciting part.

"You all know that warriors and magi are divided into nine levels. As a Level 6 Warrior, I can shatter huge boulders with a slap and snap large trees with a kick. A Level 9 Warrior would probably be the strongest expert in our Fenlai Kingdom," Hillman said admiringly.

"Ultimate Warriors are Saint-level experts who stand above Level 9 Warriors. Such experts can tear apart the heavens and shatter the earth with a mere gesture."

"Dragonblood Warriors, Tiger-striped Warriors, Violet Flame Warriors, and Undying Warriors"—these were the Four Ultimate Warriors!