The drunkard's question struck Chad as both abrupt and nonsensical. He felt bewildered. What did the old man mean by that? Would a normal person's logic allow a talented genius to wander aimlessly? Chad concluded that the old man was crazy and not quite all there.
However, Chad's eyes narrowed as he studied the man, aware that this person was definitely not simple. Moments earlier, that spatial crush had been terrifying! In an instant, the old man had easily killed a fourth-stage eerie being. Such a powerful and mysterious Awakened One seemed bizarre to him, claiming interest in Chad's talents and suggesting they wander the world together instead of conquering it with a sword.
Chad's thoughts raced. Politely, he shook his head and rejected the old man's proposal. "Thank you for your kindness. But now, with the resurgence of Eerie Beings worldwide, all humans are suffering. My goal is not to become a wanderer who lives for the moment, but to become the top expert in the world and enter the Sacred Spirit Academy!"
His words were clear and firm, expressing his ideal. Yet—
"Pfft!" The old man burst into laughter, a strange sound filled with ridicule, disdain, and arrogance. Sitting up, he held the gourd in his hand, took a sip, and said calmly, "The Sacred Spirit Academy is rotten to the core!"
Upon hearing this, Chad's heart stirred. Could it be that this mysterious, disheveled old man knew some unknown secrets? Eager to learn more, Chad perked up, pricking his ears to catch any shocking secrets that might be revealed. However, the old man suddenly stopped talking!
Chad felt speechless and frustrated. What is wrong with him? The old man had casually commented on the Sacred Spirit Academy, leading Chad to believe he had some unknown secrets to share. Just as Chad decided not to continue engaging with this bizarre drunkard, the old man's voice came from behind again.
"The Sacred Spirit Academy isn't as good as you imagine. You can never rebel against the order unless you make the entire Sacred Spirit Academy your enemy and rebuild a new order!"
Chad froze, his pupils constricting and his heart trembling. He turned to see a trace of melancholy and mockery flash across the old man's face. The tone in which the old man had spoken those words suggested that he had experienced something profound.
Chad wondered about the old man's background. Why is he so arrogant? While pondering, Chad lost his concentration and found that the old man had disappeared—like a night breeze. He had come briefly and left just as quickly. Aside from the frightening blood on the ground, nothing remained.
"What an enigmatic old man," Chad muttered, shaking his head, unable to decipher the old man's background. The incident made him more vigilant. The Sacred Spirit Academy was a holy place in the hearts of all Awakened Ones in the Aumabiai. Chad had always aimed to enter the Sacred Spirit Academy with Gabrial, working hard and striving for it. He had never considered what the Academy's true nature was or what allure it held for Awakened Ones worldwide.
"Since it's a holy place, why did this drunkard say that?" The more he thought about it, the more confused he became. Deciding to stop dwelling on it, Chad forced himself to move on. He took out his compass, found his bearings, and continued searching for Eerie Beings.
The emergence of the sixth zone had greatly increased the chances of encountering Eerie Beings. After meeting the mysterious old man, Chad had faced several fourth-stage Eerie Beings. This probability had multiplied several times. Based on past experience, in the eerie mist of the second zone, aside from the center where one would definitely encounter a fourth-stage eerie being, other areas would typically yield over 90% third-stage Eerie Beings.
However, on this journey, Chad had personally killed no less than five fourth-stage Eerie Beings. The five fourth-stage Eerie Beings had dropped five fourth-stage spirit crystals but no other special items, leaving Chad feeling quite disappointed. Playing with the heavy spirit crystals in his hand, Chad glanced at the indications on the compass. The red dots had decreased significantly—less than a third compared to when he first entered Norser.
Strangely, the red dots marked on the compass seemed to be converging toward the center. "What's going on here?" Chad wondered with suspicion. Isn't the center of the mist supposed to contain the most powerful eerie being, dominating everything? Why does the compass show that other Eerie Beings are also gathering toward the center?
The descent of the Norser mist this time felt full of danger and strangeness. After a moment's consideration, Chad decided not to follow his usual routine of clearing the outskirts one by one. Instead, he would head straight into the central mist to uncover what was happening at its core.
Having made his decision, Chad ignored the Eerie Beings he encountered along the way. He quickly moved his feet and rushed toward the center of the current eerie mist. As soon as Chad stepped into it, the scene before him exceeded his expectations.
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