Chapter 938 - Martial Saint (1/2)

Over the next few days, Aria seemed to be busy. Considering she needed to show her progress to be recognized by the peak master and the others even further, she couldn't escape from this.

Alex decided to stop the training for the time being until she had finished all her problems.

Meanwhile, he focused on cultivating. Although it required him five years, he calculated it with Eulja's time, not this world's time. If he needed to calculate it with this world's time, he required around two years. And he never stopped cultivating every day ever since he got into the sect no matter how tired he was after training Aria.

Finally, a few days had passed. Alex didn't come out from the residence all the time, but he still understood a few things happening outside since Njomo reported him once a day.

Aria had fought 1-Star to 3-Star Martial Saint monsters in front of the elder, showing her fighting prowess. And when they were alone, she showed the progress of her Purgatory Sword.

The peak master was satisfied when she saw Aria's progress was beyond her imagination. After all, that move was the Sword God's original Divine Sword Art, so the technique was hard to copy or made it her own. However, the moment Aria wielded it, she saw a possibility of her succeeding it.

In other words, this might be the first time someone was learning the Sword God's Original Sword Art because those who usually succeeded in the past only learned his Dual Blade, Hell Lion, or something similar. No one mastered this in the past. If she took care of Aria, there might be a chance for the peak to contend with the First Peak that had been reigning as champion this whole time.

That was why she only showed what was necessary to settle down the elders while keeping the rest a secret, making sure that the First Peak didn't snatch her.

A few days later, Aria returned to the house while having a smile on her face.

”I have succeeded. I've gained the peak master's and the elders' trust.”

Alex stayed silent, not knowing what to say. On one hand, she was doing this because of his order. On the other hand, this would also become a great thing for her in the future.

”You don't need to mind about it.” She shook her head, knowing what Alex was thinking. She looked up and sighed. ”When I was a small and weak child, many looked down on me because I couldn't see. Despite the strength of my parents, it couldn't stop the rumors in the family, saying I was a cursed child.

”That was why I learned everything necessary, including this sense of mine through bitter training. My father has always told me he loves me, while my mother took care of me and made sure I didn't give up. When I reached the peak of the younger generation and caught up with my brother's progress, I shut them up.

”It was at that time I realized…Standing at the top felt nice. Not only could I satisfy those who put a high expectation in me, but I could also stand on top of those who bullied me. More importantly, I could finally enjoy my peace.” She hesitated for a second before changing her thoughts. ”Maybe it's a bit different. What made me happy was the fact that you could use everything in your possession to make your family proud.

”Although your case is not really the same, it's something similar. So, I just can't contain my smile.” She smiled at Alex.

”Is that so? I should thank you then.” Alex nodded with a smile.

”By the way, there is one thing I want to ask you. When are you leaving?” She asked. ”I mean, it's not like I want you to go or something. I just want to prepare for it.”

”After I advance to another level. If my guess is right, it's around two years.”

”I see.” She nodded.

”Don't worry. I will try to make you at least 5-Star Martial Saint by that time.” Alex smirked. ”And the training is going to be harder from now on.”

”Are you going to turn me into a monster?”

”Nope. I am just turning you into a masochist.”

”What is that?”

”It's just a term for someone who loves pain.”

”Ehm…” She suddenly made a weird smile as if she couldn't understand what he just said.

”Don't think much about it. Every single cultivator has a certain degree of this.”

”I hope you can use a different term, you know. It's not like I love pain.”

”Neither do I. Fine. Just say that you have a pain tolerance.” Alex shrugged.

”Yeah. That's better.”

”Anyway, let's start training again.”

”Understood.”

After having the conversation, the two went back to their training. Since she had been recognized by those people, he started increasing her training so as to keep up with that expectation.

This training could be continued for a long time because the peak master had given her permission to increase her strength as quickly as possible before revealing it. And she believed Aria would be able to reach God Rank Expert under one hundred years old. Even though this was Alex's effort, she could claim it so as to prevent anyone from snatching her, telling she was the one more suited to teach her.