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.

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"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.

Clan would claim rulership

was nothing this city could offer for him to improve

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of the Zhen Clan. It would only be a matter of time before other clans would destroy

courtyard was lively with joy and excitement, and the name of

...

and his two daughters paid him a visit in

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 coins out

the two girls of the Gu Clan felt sadness

me what you know about the forces in the Heaven Wood Land? I'm actually heading there,"

he had come from the Snow Land, but if he told them the truth, it would

Land. Perhaps you have also heard of the Earth Fire Land and the Snow Land. All three of these regions have incredibly vast territories but even all of them out together doesn't come close to the Heaven Wood

that the Heaven Wood Land was

is considered to be the most important region across the Realm

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

the information. Then, he asked, "Uncle Charlie, how many forces of innate spirits are there in that land?" Ricky

he answered. "Well, as you know, the Water Fire City lies on the borders of the Heaven Wood Land. I am not certain

Fire Land if the Casting Guild are added. The Snow Land only has one force…" Ricky proceeded to

proceeded to inquire deeper. "Uncle Charlie, although the Heaven Wood Land has a vast territory, wouldn't it be difficult for it to hold so many distinct forces? Why don't some of them move to the

with age-wizened eyes and said,

in the world, but without chance, it would not be enough." Turning to Ricky, he said, "I believe you already know that." Ricky was starting

right. The strongest warriors get power from the chances that they encounter," he

he got powerful strength through a series of precious opportunities that