The legendary warrior

"Elder Samuel, I'm very sorry... you know that my interests lie more with martial arts!" said Ricky after Elder Samuel's impassioned speech. He was at a loss for what to do.

"Right! Well! Sorry for my forwardness. Besides, between you and I, it would be such a waste for a genius like you to be my apprentice," said Elder Samuel, waving his hand to conceal the embarrassment he felt.

"Ricky, what's wrong with you? How can you refuse my Master?" Bertha approached Ricky and whispered, "You are embarrassing Master in front of us!"

Ricky suddenly became upset at this, not knowing what to say. He had been careless of the social dynamics.

"Ricky, do you mind if you come with me to discuss the art of casting in private?" Elder Samuel said, as if the offer of apprenticeship had never happened. His manner of speaking was as though he was inviting a master who was his equal.

His actions were clearly shocking to Bertha and Olivia, and made them feel that Ricky's Pounding Skill probably meant a lot more than what they could imagine. What could it be, exactly!?

Gradually, Edgar came to understand what the implications of Ricky's casting were. He thought in disbelief, 'It's amazingly hard to believe that not only is Ricky a genius of martial arts, but also a rare genius of casting.

Even though Ricky has an incomplete spiritual meridian, I know in my heart that he will likely play an outstanding role in the Snow Land, hell, even beyond it!'

"How can I refuse Elder Samuel?" said Ricky with a slight smile, getting up to follow Elder Samuel.

....

Later, the several of them returned together to Elder Samuel's house and began to talk about casting skills.

Although Ricky didn't have any experience, he just divulged some of the things he had comprehended from the Devouring Skill, and this in itself was sufficient to keep Elder Samuel, Bertha and Olivia lost in thought for half a day.

On the other hand, Ricky learned a lot of valuable experiences, too.

Ricky, knowing that generosity would be rewarded, passed on to them a piece of the Pounding Skill from the Devouring Skill.

The three casting afficionados were visibly overwhelmed by the excitement.

your faction?" His faction didn't even have a name yet! And this kind Elder was more

deeply. How could he refuse? It was an offer too good to be true!

together! After all, Elder Samuel, being both a demi-immortal and a Demi-spirit Level casting master, was equal

join your faction, too!" Olivia said, gaining confidence in

and Grace—what I need to do more than ever is convince Autelan!' thought Ricky. His faction was in its preliminary form, awaiting

already part of the Amber Faction, so I can't join you. But, you have my word. I will support you and I think that the rest of the Amber Faction will too,"

....

and Edgar left shortly,

I do know is that on any road, one who has a mentor takes a more straightforward path!" said Edgar, walking next to

hobby to me. Martial arts are my true passion," Ricky explained casually. It was obvious that he did not

would be an advantage, but for him, it would only hinder him to

said Edgar,

Olivia to join, but also Elder Samuel! And Bertha thinks we stand a chance of getting support from the Amber Faction, which is very

recruiting, we have to remember that strength is not the main aspect that

for sure! Strength only gets us so far!" nodded Edgar.

next plan for

do would be for you to go back to the Zenith Mountain, and let him know that Olivia is one of our members and that

I like your

....

Mountain, and Ricky

six days you've been gone, have you persuaded Autelan to join

more patience. I foresee that within six hours, Autelan will definitely come here and beg me to let him join us," said Ricky confidently as he seated himself. There was a twinkle in his eyes.

your confidence which makes me curious," Grace

would come here begging Ricky to accept him into their new faction?

sat there, waiting. Time would