408 Choosing Treasures (1/2)
According to Raul, Ancient Elysium Sect's background is just unfathomable.
Although he failed being five times in the disciples enlistment, Raul harbored no resentment nor was he shameful about admitting this.
The reason as to why he didn't feel this way is largely because the trials of the Ancient Elysium Sect not only broadened his horizons but also allowed to receive great fortunes that greatly helped him even to this day.
There was no need to doubt about the difficulty of the trials set by the sect to the aspiring disciples. Had it been simple, then Raul might not even remain in the Highlander Clan at all. Additionally, just possessing the badge doesn't mean that Raven would have it easy. The badge is just is a qualification requirement. It's only purpose is to allow someone to participate in the trials and nothing more.
Raul advised Ravel to not casually show it around, mainly because of the fact that it might bring harm to him. The Ancient Elysium Sect is a famous place and those who recognize it are far too many, even more so, those people who wanted to be a part of it. Snatching someone's badge happens regularly due to desperation, right now, Raven is too weak and if he casually brings out his badge, he would undoubtedly be the target of the snatchers.
Right now, what Raven has to do is to strengthen himself. Per Raul's words, what he needed is to condense a Perfected Immortal Champion's Physique upon his breakthrough, on then would he be able to at least struggle with the countless of hopefuls that will join the recruitment. While this is not an official rule, and no one would really prevent someone of lower champion's physique from participating, there are only limited numbers of disciples that would be admitted. It is already expected that this kind of event will be flocked by waves of geniuses. The competition would be incredibly fierce, and those that could barely keep up the pace will eventually be left behind. Which means that Raul's requirements are perfectly understandable.
The ranks of Champion Physiques are Golden, Platinum, Saint, Immortal, Perfected Immortal, Deity and Perfected Deity ranks.
Sufficed to say, gaining a Perfected Immortal Physique would be very challenging for anyone, but so long as one places effort on their training and had solid foundations, then its definitely achievable.
Which is precisely why Raven is working hard right now...
Raul informed Raven that the tests given out by the sect differs on each occasion and thus, making him incapable of providing him with hints to take advantage of. The only help Raul could offer is to supply him with resources, and Raven was perfectly fine with that.
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”Alright, we're here!” Albert announced after opening the door.
Right after their conversation, Raul tasked Albert to give Raven a tour of the Sect Treasury and allow him to take some items. Of course, Raven didn't hesitate to agree since he's really in need of supplies, specially now that he's preparing for something.
From fearsome weapons down to the most mysterious trinkets, everything was in full display, leaving Raven somewhat stunned. After his initial surprise, Raven couldn't help but sigh.
'Just one of this item from this treasury would cause a rivers of blood to flow and mountains of corpses to form if taken to the lower planes, yet the sheer number of items here are just way too many. The disparity is just really too great.' He lamented inwardly.
Raven wasn't really that surprised upon seeing this many treasures. During his previous life, he had seen countless of more formidable items compared to the ones here. It just really saddened him to be reminded that the disparity between realms are just too wide.
Albert seemed to have not notice Raven's despondent face, instead his gaze is fixed at the rows upon rows of mystical items that caused his heartbeat to quicken.
”I really wanted to take a look inside once again and see if I could take another item but I already received some. Plus, only one person could enter at a time.” Albert sighed, he then looked at Raven and said: ”Go try your luck. I'll wait for you here.”
Raven nodded to him and held the pass that Raul gave him earlier before traversing the film of light that protected the treasury.
As soon as he entered, the doors closed behind him and Raven was immediately assaulted by berserk energies emanating off of the items contained within.
Raven raised his brow and with an audible snort, he released a slight pulse of his spiritual pressure. Instantly, the world inside the treasury was drowned in a pin drop silence, some items were even trembling, probably due to fright because of what Raven did.