The legendary warrior

When the voice faded into the ether, the figure of an old man emerged.

Judging from his aura, the old man must be a saint, which perplexed Ricky because this guy was the weakest saint he had ever seen.

But to his surprise, all the warriors in the square lowered their heads in respect as soon as they saw the old man.

"Elder Graysen!"

greeted all the disciples of the Helian Clan as they bowed down respectfully.

Upon hearing them call the old man Elder Graysen, Ricky immediately realized who the man was.

In the Helian Clan, aside from the top casting masters at the Sage Level who were hiding in the dark, there were also top casting masters at the Sage Level on the surface. Those were the head of the Helian Clan and their ten elders.

The Helian Clan's leader had highly likely achieved a Demi-divine Level in casting, while the weakest of the ten elders were casting masters that had reached the advanced stage of the Sage Level.

Any force considered casting masters at the advanced stage of the Sage Level with the utmost respect. With just that information, it was clear how prestigious and powerful the Helian Clan's ten elders were in the Misty South.

"You are Ricky Nan, the one who took Wayne, the casting genius of our Short Human tribe, as your disciple!"

Elder Graysen glared at Ricky frostily.

Just like his men, he also hankered for Ricky's death because he felt like the brat had tarnished the reputation not only of the Short Human tribe but also of the Helian Clan.

"Sir, Wayne isn't just my disciple. He's also a good friend of mine!"

Ricky defended immediately. He had come here to support his friend, but that didn't mean he wanted to offend the Helian Clan.

"How dare you take him as your disciple? We, the Short Human tribe, have never had an outsider serve as our member's master in casting. Are you trying to humiliate us?"

Elder Graysen confronted him.

Just as they were talking, several figures emerged from the skies.

Kolton, along with other saints from the forces that the Helian Clan invited, had finally arrived.

waited for what

are you

feeling helpless upon seeing

alone. Besides, he is

Ricky with much concern.

with this carefully. The

the only thing that Kolton could say after hearing the determination in Ricky's

I didn't do this to humiliate

to accept when someone asks to be your disciple? I don't think that anything like that could be

to the elder of

invite elders to teach many of your disciples?

"Enough of your impudence!"

Graysen cut him off

of casting, so there's no need for our disciples to go looking for masters elsewhere. Have you ever heard of the strongest needing

is still young and immature," Kolton immediately told Elder Graysen when he felt the other man's mounting anger. "You can just ask

South Palace

a low profile, young man?" Kolton reprimanded Ricky using his internal power.

please allow me to take part in this competition,"

your mind, anyway." The tone of Ricky's voice told him he couldn't change the young man's mind. "In that case, you can participate in it, and I'll try to

is the most powerful force in the Misty South. However, that doesn't give its disciples license to

back, okay? We shouldn't fight over such a small thing. Let's put this matter aside first. Once I get back, I will pass the word to our lord. We will certainly give you a satisfactory answer," Kolton persuaded him smilingly.

to sign up for the casting competition.

Clan will allow someone who has humiliated our clan to participate in this competition?" Elder Graysen replied

it weren't for the Misty South Palace, I would have killed him

this is a matter between the youngsters, so we shouldn't meddle in it. Why not let them settle it themselves?" This time, Kolton took offense with Elder

to provoke the Helian Clan's wrath, he refused to let any force

the thick tension building between the

break out between

why don't you want me to take part in the competition? I know that I'm not inferior to any casting geniuses from the Helian Clan,

Don't be ridiculous, boy!" Hearing Ricky's words, Elder Graysen burst out into laughter.

sarcastic smile flashed across his face, thinking that Ricky was too naive.

the other warriors who heard his statement also shook their heads in dismay.