The legendary warrior

"Ha-ha! Hello, my old friend, it's been a while. Of course, you are always welcome here!"

Wally let out boisterous laughter as he greeted the newcomer with open arms.

In the next moment, a middle-aged man wearing cyan robes came into Ricky's view.

Although the older man's breath was muted to Ricky's senses, he could vaguely tell that this person was a lot stronger than Wally. Besides, Ricky also had a feeling that the middle-aged man had reached a higher level of the Sage Level.

'Is it possible that this man has reached the Demi-spiritual Potentate Level?'

wondered Ricky to himself as the two men greeted each other.

"That's possible," agreed the Dragon Intent Grass. "But Wally's momentum feels slightly weaker than that man's."

"Deputy Chief!"

Wally said to the cyan-clad man, inclining his head in respect. After that formality, a warm smile brightened his face, as he began to treat the other man like a close friend.

'He called him the deputy chief... Is that guy the Misty South Palace's First Deputy Chief?!'

Ricky inwardly gasped in surprise when he heard Wally's words. Although, of course, his face remained sharp and impassive.

A total of seven palaces were located in the Misty South, and each chief of the Misty South Palace came from those seven palaces. These chiefs were also the strongest warrior in the land. The First Palace was the most prestigious one, for the Misty South Palace's chief originated from them.

As for the other palaces, they weren't listed in any particular order.

In practice, the leaders of other palaces were all called deputy chiefs, and they were also arranged in no particular order, meaning that there were no specific second or third deputy chiefs and so on.

However, the First Palace's leader was always the most powerful one.

And he was aptly known as the First Deputy Chief, the one in charge of the Third Sheol City.

potentate and the most

middle-aged man in cyan clothes turned his attention to Ricky and assessed his strength. His once serene

you weren't lying. I'm glad to see that this little guy is

Ricky blurted out when he heard

seems that Otis still remembers you. He was probably the one who asked the First Deputy Chief to help you, but Wally noticed your abilities, so he didn't make a

sounding amused at the turn of

good talent can be a kind of

"Hello, sir!"

man with the utmost

have been entrusted by the lord with your safety. He sent me here to find you and protect you from any harm before the selection," the First Deputy Chief relayed to

by your attention," said Ricky, who was grateful that he

also shocked to learn that Ricky had successfully cultivated the Shadowy Emperor Replication. Since the First

tricked a lot of saints, boy, and that will give you an edge in the upcoming selection," the First Deputy Chief remarked. "Alas! The

were evident in his

creatures on the continents. And yet, they had managed to win almost all the battles for countless years despite the efforts

was way back in the era when the Desolate Sorcery tribe was

race to victory was that they, despite their love for killing, had the same ambition. They had one goal

contrast, the creatures of the continents were a disorderly group. They would only unite once the situation had taken a desperate turn, or when the despair of facing the invasion of the devil race became too much. But, at that point, the opportunity to get the upper hand while dealing with the devil race had already

think it's because we, creatures of the continents, need a leader—but not any run-of-the-mill leader. We need a real leader, one who can suppress

muttered in a low voice. He fully understood how the First Deputy Chief felt, as he too was frustrated

the creatures of the continents—someone who can

difficult to achieve those requirements. Even Paul wasn't strong enough to do

Chief replied with dismay.

at this time have overwhelming force, and although they periodically have matches to see who are strongest, there is no real top-ranked warrior in their

are absolutely

thought to himself when he heard the two warriors'

lord training this boy as his successor?" At this time, Wally's face grew serious, and he asked the First Deputy Chief through his

the one who kidnapped this young man back then," the First Deputy Chief revealed. Then, he added, "Besides, that guy even contacted those old monsters in

those things? Then, he may be really considering this young man as his