Severin's breakthrough caused a huge stir within the sect, drawing several peak masters to Pearl Light Isle who were eager to offer their congratulations and shower him with gifts. Countless other disciples erupted in exclamations and envious admiration—his swift rise seemed to be the only thing they were talking about.
Some disciples who personally ventured into the Artic Heights' ruins vividly recounted how Severin had vanquished his opponents in the site of inheritance. Many disciples who had toiled for years but had yet to achieve anything significant viewed Severin as a beacon of inspiration—a role model that they could aspire to achieve.
Meanwhile, the reactions of prodigies on the numerous floating islands were a mixed bag of joy and dejected.
Karl, the rumored reincarnation of an ancient force, initially simmered with frustration after his subordinate, Sandy, had failed to secure the Sky-Soil Zenith. However, Karl had his own legacy, and thus did not blame Sandy for the setback.
However, Severin's breakthrough made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles. His pulled a long face and had an extremely sour expression. "There are only two months left before the tournament. I can't help but wonder if he's just as interested as everybody else in securing a place to visit Midland."
Sandy's failure did not dampen Karl's spirit, as he was a reincarnation of a powerful royal paragon in his past life. Reincarnation and attainment in the new life were merely stepping stones to achieving even greater heights, even divinity or immortality. Losing an elite-quality spiritual treasure was unfortunate, no doubt, but it was a mere blip in the grand scheme of things.
It was Severin's breakthrough that Karl found difficult to accept. He could not shake the unsettling fact that Severin had achieved such swift advancement despite entering the sect just over half a year ago. One would be forgiven to assume that Severin might be a monstrous prodigy in a past life.
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