Degrade from Nobility to a Humble Slave

Zen who had experienced the state of forgetting himself through soul refining could sense the intent of the dragon head.

What confused Zen was why a dragon head carved out of rock by craftsmen would emanate intent.

Since Zen could not figure out this mystery, he decided to drop it and followed the other disciples into the Dragon Fort.

As he entered, Zen could hear the cracking sound released by kerosene-filled torches.

The torches shed light and created shadows, adding to the mystery of the fort.

Martin directed the followers toward a building before telling them, "You can rest in this building for now. You are requested to follow the rules of Dragon Fort. Whoever wants to hunt the blade locusts with the Imperial Army should wait for assignments. Meanwhile, anyone who wants to face the insects alone can leave at any time!"

Martin's proclamation prompted a mixed response from the disciples of Cloud Sect.

Four disciples stepped forward and saluted to Martin before the leader spoke, "Martin, it is very kind of you to rescue us today, but we have decided to operate at our will."

Martin waved his hand and replied, "Suit yourself!"

The four bid farewell to their fellow disciples and took their leave.

After their departure, the remaining Cloud Sect disciples began talking among themselves. Slowly, each group decided to follow the example of the four that left first.

Finally, only four disciples remained including Zen.

This was Zen's first experience with participating in an Insect Aggression. He saw no harm in joining the Imperial Army as he was currently non-allied.

The other three disciples that had chosen to stay back also had their reasons for hunting the blade locusts with the Imperial Army.

Zen recognized one disciple to be the youth with a ponytail who saved him in the gigantic flying chariot.

Now that a few disciples had decided to work with the Imperial Army, Martin smiled and nodded to them before dismissing his soldiers. He turned and instructed the soldiers, "Today's task has been completed You may enjoy your free-time!"

After the dismissal, Martin guided the four disciples into the building.

The gray-painted building was virtually a tavern.

by a strong scent that seemed to be a mix of sweat and smoke upon entering the tavern.

disciples were overwhelmed

understand the living environment of the Imperial Army stationed at Dragon Fort. It is inferior to the environment to which you are accustomed at

stationed here fought beasts all day.

are supposed to observe customs and be mentally prepared for harsh environments," the young man with the

a table brought in and shouted to the barkeeper to serve

It must have been old as the jar was covered with dust. The barkeeper opened the cap and poured the liquid without removing the

appearance, was aromatic and fresh.

disciples drank at will. Martin wolfed down his

four disciples smiled before sharing

"Zen Luo."

"Sun Zhao!"

"Tank Yang!"

"Roger Meng."

name of the youth

four names to memory and lifted his cup to

before continuing, "I expect

hunt down blade locusts, but the most of Cloud Sect disciples are hesitant to ally

by Zen's question, Martin managed to say, "Zen, since this is your first time at the Dragon Fort, you are naturally unfamiliar with

group of four or five people, they cooperate well and coordinate when hunting blade locusts. Their success leads to handsome rewards. However, cooperating with the

elaborate explanation

Cloud Sect disciples worked separate from the Imperial Army to ensure high efficiency in

chose to exclude one reason from his explanation.

level naturally felt themselves superior to the soldiers in

into the nature level, but his subordinates were at the bone, organ, and marrow

the Imperial Army cast a slur on Cloud Sect disciples for their lack of military-like discipline and excess of willful

Army were willing to seek short-term assistance and support from Cloud Sect disciples with superior martial arts,

for allying with the Green Haze Group." Zen could not figure out why Roger had chosen to stay. As for him, he stayed because of his unfamiliarity with the

"I came here

Zen was about to ask Roger to elaborate, a voice from a neighboring table

And now I see the falsity of all that I have been told at the

saw a man with a beard who seemed pleased with