The legendary warrior

Ricky defeated Rupert. It meant that he had succeeded in challenging someone three levels above him. He was now a peerless genius.

"Alva, I am a peerless genius now. When will you wake up?" he whispered to himself. Not a long time had passed, but there was an empty, lingering space in his chest. He missed Alva very much.

Images of his father also floated by in his mind. "Where are you, father? Have you heard any news about mother?" Whispering a silent prayer, Ricky let his thoughts wander to those of the ones he loved.

...

"Is it over?"

A sweeping hush fell upon the warriors at the sight of Ricky emerging with his saber.

Were their eyes playing tricks on them? Rupert was among the strongest men they had ever laid eyes on. The very mention of his name was enough to make anyone shudder in fear. In the Water Fire City, his word was law.

But now, this young warrior who had not yet reached the age of maturity had emerged victorious from the battle. It was impossible not to feel stunned at the outcome of the fight.

As the curtain of air and dust dissipated, Rupert finally came into view.

His mangled body lay stretched on a deep pit, his limbs twitching their last spasms. A deep gash ran across his chest and blood pooled from it to the ground like a crimson carpet. There was only the sound of his gasps and sputters as the life drained from him with each second.

Then, there was nothing but stillness from his lifeless form.

Ricky's voice sliced through the awed silence of the people who watched the scene with disbelieving eyes. "Well, your Miraculous Water Orb doesn't seem to have anything special!" he proclaimed, walking to the deep pit.

"I am the winner!" His eyes scanned the crowd, then he pointed to Rupert's body. "And he, Rupert of the Zhen Clan, was just a pathetic loser," Ricky declared.

had finally come to an end. If nothing else, the Gu Clan would claim rulership over the city, but this did not interest Ricky in the slightest. He was going to

could offer for

...

only be a matter of time before other

the name of one young and mighty warrior was

...

rest. Not long after, Charlie and his

gratitude profusely and rewarded him with gold coins and Treasures from Heaven and Earth. At first, Ricky had refused their offerings. The set of Fire Cloud Fist was more than enough for him, but with his hosts' insistence, he relented and accepted some of the

departure was coming, the two girls of the Gu

around to sharpen my skills. Could you tell me what you know about the forces in the Heaven Wood Land? I'm actually heading there,"

not his intention to deceive them. All who knew Ricky was aware that he had come from the Snow

in the entirety of the realm. No one has scaled its entirety. You said earlier that you came from the West Desolate Land. Perhaps you have also heard

not expected that the Heaven Wood Land was

of this that the Heaven Wood Land is considered to be the most important region across the Realm

forces, including some demi-immortal ones, divide the area. There is constant dispute

he asked, "Uncle Charlie, how many

the Heaven Wood Land. I am not certain about the exact number, but there must be more than ten," he said.

in the Earth Fire Land if the Casting Guild are added. The Snow Land only

Land has a vast territory, wouldn't it be difficult for it to hold so many distinct forces?

at the young warrior with age-wizened eyes and said, "Fortunes." Ricky

continued, "You can be the most skilled warrior in the world, but without chance, it would not be enough." Turning to Ricky, he

the chances that they encounter," he

strength through a series of precious opportunities that he encountered.