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.

Chief was undoubtedly a demi-spiritual potentate and the

Ricky and assessed his strength. His once serene expression became one

glad to see that this little guy is fine, or I won't be able to face

Master Otis?" Ricky

one who asked the First Deputy Chief to help you, but Wally noticed your abilities, so he

the Dragon Intent Grass surmised, sounding amused at

can be a

"Hello, sir!"

Ricky greeted the cyan-clad man with the utmost respect.

here to find you and protect you from any harm before the selection," the First Deputy Chief relayed to

so much, sir. I am honored by your attention," said Ricky, who was grateful that he had one more

they had briefed the First Deputy Chief on the situation, the man was also shocked to learn that Ricky had successfully cultivated the Shadowy Emperor Replication. Since the First Deputy Chief was a top-tier warrior, he knew how difficult it was to master this skill.

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

were evident in his voice.

continents. And yet, they had managed to win almost all

continents' creatures managed to suppress the devil race was way back in the era when the Desolate Sorcery tribe was still a formidable

they, despite their love for killing, had the same ambition. They had one goal that united them, which was to invade

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

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 everything and is on par with the

understood how the First Deputy Chief

a strong and genuine leader can lead all the creatures of the continents—someone who

you are right. But, unfortunately, it is too difficult to achieve those requirements. Even Paul

First Deputy Chief replied

spiritual potentates. None of the demi-spiritual potentates 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

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

seen our lord pay so much attention to a young man. In fact, he was the one who kidnapped this young man back then," the First Deputy Chief revealed. Then, he added, "Besides, that

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