315 Timely Arrival (1/2)
As Balthazar pumped his blood and underwent his transformation, the core disciples had been incredibly shocked while they spectated at the back.
”Seriously, that brat is only at the 9-star Ranked Awakener realm with that much strength? Even if you guys beat me to death, I still would not believe it!” A core disciple commented with disbelief. Even now, he could not wipe the shock off his face.
It was known that no matter how strong Ranked Awakeners were, they were only ants in front of Transcendents. The difference in power was a great chasm; they could never hope to overcome. But right before their eyes, Leon had overturned their world views and shattered their beliefs.
”That's for sure! The strength of that little monster is very close to the threshold of Transcendents! And by the sound of it, he can still become stronger! When was there ever such an absurd existence as this?!”
”But no matter how strong that brat is, he is still no match for the Sect Master when he is serious. That kid is out of luck now. After all, he might have achieved the unthinkable and possess the power to rival Transcendents, but that only applies to newly ascended Transcendents.”
”That's right, the Sect Master has been in the Transcendent Realm for so many years. The quality of Sect Master's blood refinement has reached a qualitative state capable of breaking human limits.”
As the core disciples observed their Sect Master's transformation, they could feel their own blood boiling. Their bloodlust spiked with the urge to kill forming in their hearts like an itch that could not be scratched.
”Argh, I can't sit still anymore. I need to kill someone! I need blood to quench my thirst!”
”Hehe, my hands are feeling a bit itchy too. How about I join you?” A core disciple spoke while rubbing his hands as his eyes flickered with cold light.
Their violent tendency and evil nature were aroused by the Sect Master's overwhelming bloodlust and began losing their mind. However, some disciples resisted and retained their rational minds.
Pak!
After smacking the head of a core disciple affected by the bloodlust, a senior core disciple spoke, ”Help me clear the mind of these fools.”
”Yes, Senior Brother!”
Pak! Pak! Pak!
The infected junior core disciples all received a good nudge on the head by their senior brothers. After their minds regained clarity, they apologized, ”Sorry, senior brothers. This junior brother's mental state is still lacking.”
”Don't forget we still have a mission to accomplish. If we are divided, we will not be able to use our grand technique.”
…
Knock! Knock!
The palace guards arrived at the Grandmaster's living quarters and banged on his bedroom's door. They urgently shouted, ”Grandmaster Don, Grandmaster Don! Please wake up!”
The doors to his bedroom were flung open. Don swept his gaze through the palace guards before his doorstep with an angry look. Being woken up in the middle of the night, his terrible mood was to be expected.
”What the hell do you all want?”
”Our apologies, Grandmaster! The royal prince is requesting your presence in the Upper District!” The palace guards all dropped to one knee in apology.
”That brat is? And he needed to send for all of you to fetch me? Are you all stupid or what? Isn't one of you enough?”
”T-This…”
The palace guards did not know how to reply. They found it strange too, but it was the royal prince's order. They had to follow it.
”Enough. No need to answer.”
Grandmaster Don silenced them and turned towards a specific direction. He quickly understood the gist of the situation after sensing the disturbance in the laws.
”Transcendent.”
Grandmaster Don's eyes narrowed at the discovery.
”Go alert the palace and protect the king! The Capital is under attack by enemies! I will go help that brat!” Grandmaster Don ordered the palace guards before complaining, ”Just what the hell was he thinking? Facing the enemy Transcendent alone.”
”What! His Highness is?! Please allow us to assist you, Grandmaster Don!” The palace guards were startled. After being made aware of the situation, they were ashamed for not realizing the prince's intention sooner.
”No need! I, alone, am enough!” Grandmaster Don firmly denied their request.
They were sent away because they could not help. Sending the palace guards back would only get them killed. Not everyone was a freak like Leon.
Grandmaster Don did not bother changing out of his pajamas. He took to the skies and flew in the direction of the disturbance after flames exploded under his feet.
…
Crawford University, main building.
A person was seen sitting on the top balcony outside the principal office of the building. The old dean leisurely appreciated the beauty of the night sky during a time most people are found asleep.
Flashing a glance in a particular direction, the old dean softly laughed, ”They don't give up, do they?
”Are you not going to stop them?”
The old dean twirled his wine cup and appeared to be alone, but another voice was heard from an indiscernible direction.
”Why should I stop them? I'm not an Overseer.” The old dean spoke indifferently.