“The Chosen Area? That place is deadly area,” someone muttered.A hush fell over the courtyard.The Chosen Area was ancient, once reserved for only the most elite warriors of the Earth Empire.Even now, the Academy defended it with fierce devotion.Richard crossed his arms and scoffed. “Earn the right to enter before you run your mouth,” he sneered.Only the greatest students could set foot there.He had no idea Cassandra was no longer the timid girl she used to be.Under Alex’s guidance, her power had soared to heights no one expected. And the entire Hathaway Family stood behind her.Alex glanced at Cassandra and smirked.The Chosen Area was his next target—one of the main reasons he stayed. Long ago, during his past life, he’d ventured into the ruins of Miracle City and stepped into those forbidden halls.What he discovered there defied logic.He needed to earn the right to enter again.Alex’s voice dripped with cold disdain. “Stop acting like a big shot, you frog. Cassandra will qu

The teacher-in-charge stared, momentarily stunned. He walked over, checked the reading, and finally announced,“Test result: 2-star Bronze rank, 275 strength!”A hush swept through the hall before uproar set in.“Impossible!”“Could the machine be busted?”Yet the truth was right there. Carlos had barely given it his all, and he was already at 2-star Bronze—on the cusp of 3-star.He smiled to himself, recalling the rigorous hours he’d poured into Alex’s cultivation routine, all the elixirs he’d consumed, plus those punishing Gotu Kola Grass baths.His power had soared far beyond what anyone expected.When the onlookers finally collected themselves, they traded wide-eyed glances.A 15-year-old with this kind of strength was practically elite even at the Miracle Institute.Teachers on the stage were already sizing him up, no doubt planning to push for extra resources and training.“Impressive,” one senior instructor said, nodding toward his colleagues.“Didn’t expect to see someone like

Three of the regular mana machines straight-up exploded during the first-year class’s test, and the entire Miracle Institute just about lost its mind.Seriously, what kind of freaks are these kids? What on earth did they eat growing up?Never in the academy’s history has anyone seen such insanity.Every single test from this blasted first-year class turns out monstrous, with even the weakest student hitting 1-star Bronze rank.Are we sure these people are actually first years?Inside the examination hall, jaws hit the floor when Cassandra and Sofie took their tests.Those two girls locked eyes, each radiating that “I’m better than you” vibe.Sofie’s been itching to befriend Cassandra from day one, but she’s the kind of girl who’s used to being top dog.No one’s ever outdone her before, so she refuses to bow down to Cassandra—or to anyone else, for that matter.To make it even juicier, both girls’ cultivation skyrocketed thanks to Alex.Without his help, neither of them would be this o

Miracle City was built across three distinct areas—the Core Area, the Middle Area, and the Outskirts.The Core Area housed the king, nobles, and the academy. It was the smallest but fortified with the highest walls, serving as the heart of all life in Miracle City.The Middle Area was where most commoners lived. It was the bustling part of the city, home to workers and middle-class families.The Outskirts had no permanent defenses.This was the largest region, stretching into the wilderness.Most residents farmed or hunted for survival. Military outposts were stationed here, keeping watch for threats.Alex belonged to a fallen noble clan known as the Steel Family.Once prestigious enough to reside in the Middle Area, their status had crumbled over time due to their inability to produce a Gold-rank Magician.They were eventually cast out, forced to live in the Outskirts.Recently, Alex had a conflict with the Bolton family.However, after presenting his knowledge of the "Book of Fire" t

“Father, how’s the situation within the family?” Alex asked, trying to change the mood.He knew his father still feared the Patriarch and her younger brother—not for himself, but because they could harm his mother and him.“Very strange,” Max said, eagerly welcoming the topic shift.“Strange?” Alex felt a flicker of curiosity.Max nodded. “Yeah. First, the king suddenly gave back nobility to the Steel family without any reason. At first, we thought it was good news. But it turned out otherwise.”Alex’s brows furrowed as Max continued.“The Bolton family canceled all business contracts with us, delivering a heavy blow to our trade. They even convinced many of our business partners to cut ties with us, leaving the whole family anxious.”“You know we’re farmers and herb gatherers—they're our biggest buyers. Without them, no one will buy our products. And our family will be destroyed.”“Our Patriarch even sent a personal letter with some gift to the Bolton family to politely ask for an ex