"In a span exceeding one lunar cycle, from the ninth stage of corporeal refinement to the consummate realization of the Violet Mansion, dost thou not deem this pace of breakthrough overly expeditious?" That faint voice resonated once more. And therein, did Harold Quinlan wield the force of visual contemplation to disperse that Sun Deity.69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYbbeTHVfeK
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As per the covenant, upon Heather Quinlan employing cultivation surpassing the measure of the Violet Mansion, adjudged it to be William Horatio's victory. No doubt, William Horatio prevailed.
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John Jones and Lucas Lancaster were astounded, yet John Jones felt discomfort.
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Whether it be an ailment or not, John Jones, from youth till present, whenever beholding others gain wealth, felt profoundly uneasy. More so than losing wealth, especially when William Horatio, who had deceived him, gained wealth.
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"Oh, how appearances belie reality, and the vastness of the ocean cannot be underestimated! I never envisioned that ultimately triumphant would be William Horatio."
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"If mine eyes serve me truly, did William Horatio employ the Emperor's Grade Dao Technique — the Sunforge Art, perchance? And did he, at the denouement, employ the Sovereign Iris?"
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"Indeed, it was the Sunforge Art and the Sovereign Iris."
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"That doth resolve it. Not long past, upon the breakthrough of the ninth stage of corporeal refinement, did he manifest the Sovereign Iris portent, and verily it was William Horatio."
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"No marvel that the aura of William Horatio's Violet Mansion is so profuse; even after employing an Emperor's Grade Dao Technique, there was no sign of depletion. It is due to the breakthrough of the ninth stage of corporeal refinement."
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"But this youth doth play an unconventional hand. Upon ascending to the true lineage, he chose not to cultivate martial arts, but rather, elected the path of Dao techniques."
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Innumerable disciples of true lineage wore expressions of astonishment. The outcome of this contest entirely exceeded their expectations. Outside the grand hall, a man and a woman were distributing the cultivation resources for June to William Horatio. The woman possessed a comely visage. Upon perusing William Horatio's dossier, her countenance bore disdain, and she continued to censure incessantly. Ere she could conclude her words, she was halted by the man.
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Then the man tendered apologies to William Horatio, "Forgive us, junior brother, my junior sister cannot bridle her tongue. Pray pardon her offense. Furthermore, the promotion assessment is nigh a month hence. I hope junior brother will not relinquish."
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Having spoken thus, he escorted the woman away, though faintly, one could still discern the woman's words, "What? I plainly spoke the truth; where did I err?"
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Beholding the departing figures, William Horatio's noble countenance was suffused with bitterness. He gazed vacantly at the distant dawn shrouded in clouds, sighed, and uttered:
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"I am sorely unwilling! Even having arrived in this world, my talent remains so wanting."
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In comparison to some ordinary folk, William Horatio's aptitude was still acceptable, yet within the Sacred Domain, it was somewhat lacking.
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"Must I truly return to the clan, inherit that one-acre three-part land, and become an ordinary cultivator?" Upon entry, a vast expanse greeted the eye.
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Resembling a microcosm.
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Sun, stars, ancient trees... all that which lay without, was contained within.
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Most wondrous of all, at the heart of this expanse, a colossal and sacred staircase extended from the earth into the firmament, as if upholding the ladder of heaven, extraordinary and mysterious.
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"Is this the Ascension Tower? Hehe, I too aspire to forge a Dao implement akin to this." Timothy Thomas beside William Horatio exclaimed.
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"There shall be an opportunity." William Horatio rejoined with a smile.
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"Hehe, with thy cultivation for ten years and yet at the Violet Mansion, dost thou also deem thyself deserving?" A disciple of menial station not far from William Horatio taunted.
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At the words, William Horatio furrowed his brow and was about to retort, yet was forestalled by Timothy Thomas, who glared at the man and said:
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"Thou art a fool, Douglas Johnson. Dost thou dare to spar with me? Let me see who is the wastrel."
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Seeing Timothy Thomas's burly frame and imposing demeanor, Douglas Johnson's aura waned a tad, yet he still rejoined, "Ye both wait, ye shall see anon." Immediately thereafter, the two felt a faint pressure emanate from them. Beholding this, William Horatio dutifully produced his identity token and dared not provoke Heather Quinlan anew, fearing another reprimand.
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The identity token was inscribed with the character 'Tian.' Fashioned of an unknown material, it possessed extraordinary hardness, and contained enchantments within, verifying the identity of the Sacred Domain, as well as storing and transferring contribution points.
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"Humph!"
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Upon transferring the contribution points, Heather Quinlan cast another glance at William Horatio, then seized her spear and departed.
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Beholding Heather Quinlan's graceful form depart, William Horatio touched his nose sheepishly. He desired to employ the system to investigate Heather Quinlan's information, yet then recalled that the system was yet undergoing an upgrade. He nearly uttered a curse but restrained himself. He spoke cautiously, "Master, I vow to make amends, yet is ten thousand high-grade spirit stones too extravagant? Might it be reduced?"
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He knew that without shedding some blood today, he would not resolve the matter. Yet ten thousand high-grade spirit stones were excessively exorbitant, far beyond his capacity. If he were to truly make amends, his backers would likely not spare him.
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"No negotiation. If thou canst not make amends, then thy life may also be mortgaged." William Horatio raised his brows and spoke coldly.
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Such a woolly giveaway had to be sheared.
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He did not believe with such a colossal life-and-death arena.
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