The legendary warrior

"You have shown us what you are capable of. You are indeed qualified to be Wayne's master," Olaf replied calmly to Ricky's inquiry.

His answer caused a stir among the crowd.

It became obvious that he had no intention of punishing Wayne.

The warriors started discussing with each other telepathically, unable to believe their own ears. "I can't believe that the Helian Clan is making a concession for an outsider."

"Ricky is, without doubt, the first casting master who has been recognized by the Short Human tribe."

"It was an impossible feat for anyone till date, but he has done it now. I don't think there will be another one who would be able to accomplish this."

"But I understand why they have come to this decision. Ricky is incredibly talented in both martial arts and casting. Besides, he has the support of the Misty South Palace. At this point, there is no way that the Short Human tribe can cause him harm. Since they can't lay a hand on him, they have no choice but to befriend him."

"You have created a stir. The Helian Clan has made a concession for you," the Dragon Intent Grass said.

"I'm just glad that they have taken this decision instead of going on a rampage," Ricky said with a sigh.

If he was being true to himself, Olaf would say that he didn't want members of his clan to learn casting from an outsider. After all, it concerned the reputation of his clan.

However, there was no way around this. He had to admit that Ricky had tremendous potential in casting.

Elder Deacon, Wayne's grandfather, who had wanted him dead at first, didn't feel the same anymore. He was grateful to Ricky for what he had done for his grandson.

"I appreciate your kind words, sir. Thank you very much," Ricky said with a slight bow.

Olaf gave him a curt nod, and then swiftly turned to the crowd. "The casting competition has come to a conclusion. The winners will be rewarded as promised tomorrow."

Inside the palace, Wayne was waiting for Ricky. When he saw his master, he exclaimed, "Master! You are just so awesome! I can't believe that you've already become a casting master at the Sage Level! You even defeated Kamari to become the number one casting genus in the Misty South!"

been stressed out since he had taken Ricky as his master. After all, he had to face the pressure from the Helian Clan and the other forces following this decision.

it was his own decision, he had no

had to do was wait for Ricky to rise above everyone and prove

would take many years before his master could be recognized

fifty years old, yet he had already become a casting master at the Sage Level. On

now, the other warriors were probably envious

appeared on Wayne's face. Ricky was destined to

the guilt for the rest of my life if something had happened to you,"

words, Wayne smiled brightly. "Thank you for your concern, master,"

to adjust his breath. Since he had just become a casting master at the Sage Level, he would have to spend much time on adjusting and comprehending for

the ancestral land of the Helian

think that you would really allow me to enter your ancestral land," Ricky

foot in their ancestral

won the first place in the competition, and this is your reward. If we don't give the winner what he deserves, we will lose the trust of the entire Misty South.

they reached their destination.

was a grey

conditions inside the space were similar to that of the nine hundred and ninety ninth stair of

anything, this place was much superior to

a single day's cultivation here would be worth five days' on the top of the Casting Ladder. Ricky could see that

also sense the strong original energy of casting coming from the

best place to cultivate casting skills and runic power! No wonder the Short Human tribe is the strongest casting race on the continent," Ricky remarked

know if I should be happy to hear that. Coming from you,

down on your casting skills,"

you say so. Well, you can stay here and cultivate for three months. But how much you progress

took