Fane, Rutherford Break Through

The weather was pleasant. After finishing breakfast served by Sophie and Jessica, Olivier prepared to head out to the War God Sect.

Days accompanied by beauties are truly hard to part with.

Over the past three days, Olivier had purchased a vast collection of water and fire elemental magic books and mage notes for Sophie and Jessica to study and cultivate. Although Olivier was not a specialized mage, he was currently a Saint-level mage in both light and darkness, so his knowledge was naturally sufficient. However, teaching the two of them was indeed difficult, much like how old Doehring had been unable to teach Linley wind-style magic back in the day.

Olivier decided it would be better to send them to a magic academy to study. Secluding oneself from the world was not ideal; they needed to interact with others. At the very least, they needed to become Level 6 mages first. Generally speaking, it was estimated that going from Level 4 to Level 6 would take three to five years.

Olivier also had his own plans. Cultivation was like rowing a boat against the current; if you didn't advance, you would retreat. Having enjoyed himself for so long, it was time to cultivate earnestly.

Although his current strength was invincible at the Saint level, enough to live a life of leisure, the Graveyard of the Gods would open in about five years. In twenty-plus years, even if he didn't shatter the Boshu Dike, God-level experts would continue to descend from Gorb Prison. Then there was that group from the Infernal Realm. Therefore, he needed to improve his strength as quickly as possible.

When it came to improving his strength, after much thought, he felt that Linley's secret chamber might have a significant effect. That was where Beirut had obtained the Four Divine Beasts and the four Sovereign sparks. Even if it had no effect, it still held great value for sightseeing.

Therefore, Olivier planned to go to the Baruch Kingdom next to meet Linley and see his strength for himself.

War God Mountain was located on a high peak in the suburbs of the imperial capital, not far from the city. A Saint-level expert could reach it in a short time.

War God Mountain was very tall. It was the holy land in the hearts of all warriors on the Yulan Continent, with many, many legends originating from the War God, O'Brien. Currently, besides the War God, his disciples lived on the mountain. The War God had about twenty direct disciples, almost all of whom were Saint-level. There were also Saint-level registered disciples, as well as other Saint-level experts who had sought refuge there. Thus, while Saint-level experts were rarely seen elsewhere, they were quite common on War God Mountain. Of course, there were even more servants attending to these powerhouses.

The O'Brien Empire was known as the number one empire on the Yulan Continent, and the War God was able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the High Priest after refining a divine spark. In Olivier's view, there was some exaggeration in that. First of all, the War God had become a god by refining a divine spark; this type of god had the lowest strength. The High Priest had become a god through self-cultivation and had already been a god since the Yulan Empire existed ten thousand years ago. Her potential was clearly greater than the War God's, and her strength should be superior.

Currently, among the living God-level experts on the Yulan Continent, everyone except the War God had become a god through self-cultivation. Therefore, Olivier looked down on the War God. Just like Adkins in Gorb Prison, he was merely a Lowgod, yet he dared to call himself the War God.

However, for the time being, the War God was a God-level expert and Blumer's master. The War God Sect had also taken good care of Blumer. Since the War God had summoned him, he had to show some respect; he couldn't just refuse to come.

Blumer had been waiting for Olivier's arrival early on, so the journey was smooth.

"Big Brother, I'll take you to see Senior Brother Fane first."

Walking along the way, Olivier noticed that the treatment of Saint-level experts in the War God Sect was quite good. Everyone had their own courtyard, plenty of servants, and many beauties. Saint-level powerhouses also had physiological needs to address. Even though Blumer hadn't married or had children, he had no shortage of women. Only someone as paranoid and cold as the former Olivier could focus entirely on cultivation. Even many ascetics on the Arctic Ice Plain had such manors.

"Blumer, does your War God Mountain have anyone cultivating the Laws of Light?"

Olivier suddenly remembered to ask.

Because even as a light and dark Saint-level mage, he couldn't guide others in Level 4 magic of other elements. As far as he knew, the War God was fire-style, and Fane was thunder-style. If there was no one on War God Mountain cultivating the light element, Blumer would basically receive no guidance staying here.

"No, why do you ask, Big Brother?"

Blumer asked, puzzled.

"Blumer, come back with me later. You'll follow me for cultivation for the next year."

Olivier himself had comprehended the Profound Truth of Light's Speed. Although he hadn't reached the limit, he was still much stronger than Blumer. He could teach Blumer some of his own insights and then take him to see other powerhouses.

Suddenly, Olivier felt immense pressure. He had two girls to train, and now Blumer as well.

"Alright, Big Brother."

Blumer had embarked on the path of cultivating the Profound Truth of Light's Speed precisely because he had practiced Olivier's Light Shadow Sword. It was because he had learned the Light Shadow Sword that he was able to defeat the Dragonblood Warrior Wharton. However, over the past ten years, Blumer had grown accustomed to cultivating by himself on War God Mountain, burying himself in hard work just as Olivier used to do. Recently, he realized he was inferior to his big brother, and he had made no progress. Since Olivier had returned, he had been enjoying life, and Blumer hadn't wanted to disturb him.

Therefore, Blumer agreed very readily.

"Big Brother, Senior Brother is just ahead."

Azure Thunder Peak was the cultivation site of the War God Sect's senior brother, Fane, and it was also the place closest to the War God—the summit of Azure Thunder Peak.

The summit had a space of several dozen meters in circumference, with some low, old trees and weeds growing on it. Beside one of the old trees stood two stone houses.

At the edge of the peak, a person was standing there, looking down at the world below.

Olivier looked at the man carefully. He wore a simple cyan robe, and his figure was lean but as straight as a flagpole. His hair was only three inches long, also cyan in color. Just looking at his back gave one a feeling of extreme ferocity and fortitude.

"Senior Brother, my big brother is here."

Blumer stepped forward and bowed.

"I know. You may go."

"Yes."

Olivier was observing Fane, and Fane was observing Olivier. He hadn't watched Olivier's duel with Haydson because Fane didn't believe Olivier's strength could reach the Saint-level limit.

"Fane, Rutherford has broken through."

Olivier stared at Fane and smiled. Sure enough, he noticed Fane's expression flicker; although he tried his best to hide it, Olivier still caught it.

"I know," Fane said coldly. Olivier's attitude made him somewhat displeased.

As the War God's first disciple, the War God would tell him some things about God-level experts, especially since Rutherford, who was also at the Saint-level limit, had broken through. The War God hoped Fane would be moved and find a breakthrough; the War God was very eager to have a God-level disciple.

"For the past five thousand years, no one on the Yulan Continent has become a god. Now, of the six Saint-level limit powerhouses on the Yulan Continent, Cesar and Rutherford have broken through one after another. I feel the Yulan Continent is about to usher in a golden age. I wonder when you will break through?"

Olivier continued.

"To break through... how difficult it is."

Having failed to break through for so many years, Fane had placed more hope in the divine sparks within the Graveyard of the Gods.

Olivier understood Fane's thoughts. Moreover, the War God had become a god by relying on a divine spark, and Fane, as the War God's first disciple, should know this. With the War God on the mountain, everything that happened here was known to him, so he didn't say much more.

"Olivier, I hear your strength has improved significantly. Let's spar."

Fane pulled back his thoughts.

"Alright."

"Fane, Rutherford broke through while sparring with me. I will use the same method to spar with you."

Fane was Blumer's senior brother; it would be quite good if he could break through, and besides, the prospect of creating a Deity-level expert felt immensely satisfying.

Sure enough, a burning light appeared in Fane's eyes, and that yearning could be felt clearly.

Merging the Profound Mystery of Light Element with the Profound Mystery of Light Speed, Olivier transformed into a streak of radiance and charged toward Fane.

Simultaneously, Fane transformed into a bolt of lightning, rushing to meet the light.

"Bang!"

With a thunderous boom, shockwaves surged, and weeds were sent flying in every direction.

Olivier and Fane separated. Fane had gained insights into the Laws of Lightning and excelled in speed; Olivier's speed could not surpass his by much, remaining very limited. Fane was not only fast but also possessed formidable attack power.

"Fane, your speed is quite impressive."

Among all the Saint-level experts Olivier had encountered, Fane was the fastest. Even though his own speed had improved since his duel with Rutherford, he still could not suppress Fane in terms of velocity.

"Olivier, I didn't expect your strength to be so great—it is not below mine. It seems the Yulan Continent has gained another Saint-level peak expert."

After a single exchange, Fane already understood that Olivier's strength was definitely at the Saint-level peak.

"Then you had better be careful."

Since he could not suppress him with speed, he would have to suppress him with power. He increased his attack strength to slightly exceed Fane's, yet kept it within a range Fane could endure. Olivier wanted to see if he could use this method to force Fane to break through. If it worked, he would have time to test the others; if they all broke through this way, how interesting and fulfilling that would be.

Fane discovered that Olivier was not only faster than him but also significantly stronger in attack power, leaving him with almost no room to fight back, forced into a purely passive defense.

If anyone were on Azure Thunder Peak at this moment, they would see Fane being beaten like a punching bag, completely unable to retaliate and forced into a passive defense.

This is too stifling, this is bullying.

Fane felt depressed. He had assumed Olivier's strength was at most on par with his own; he hadn't expected to be beaten without any chance to fight back. Fortunately, Olivier wasn't using lethal force, but it still felt like he was being bullied.

Fane tried his best to counterattack, but it had no effect.

"The Senior Brother is actually being beaten without any chance to fight back."

The disciples of the War God Sect heard the continuous sounds of battle and rushed over, only to be shocked to see their formidable Senior Brother in such a state.

"Blumer, is that your older brother, Olivier?"

Many disciples of the War God Sect knew that Olivier had arrived today.

"It should be."

Blumer was also a bit uncertain; Olivier's speed was simply too fast. Furthermore, although Olivier had previously stated that Fane was no match for him, seeing it with his own eyes was an entirely different matter.

"It seems this method isn't working."

Olivier noticed that Fane showed no signs of an impending breakthrough; it appeared that reaching the Deity-level was not so simple.

Olivier ceased his attacks, and as the crowd caught a clear look at him, Fane stood there in a wretched state, his green robes tattered.

This duel came to an end, and Olivier had successfully demonstrated his formidable strength to the War God Sect.