Daku had fainted outright, his body collapsing to the ground as though struck by lightning.His thoughts had drowned in shock, the revelation of Oasis belonging to the Phoenix Clan crashing against his mind like tidal waves too heavy to bear.“We already suspected that young master Oasis was not normal…” Shiye’s sharp eyes narrowed as he watched.His thoughts turned inward, piecing together the clues. “We could tell from the very beginning—Vesta being a phoenix was no mere coincidence. And I saw it with my own eyes… so it really is true.""Young master is from the Phoenix Clan. To think I, Du Shiye, would walk beneath the shadow of such a being… what an honor.”Venak, however, did not look shaken.His lips curved faintly into a proud, knowing expression, as though silently declaring: “I already knew it. I’ve always known it.”Oasis, his presence steady and calm, raised a single hand.Wind mana unfurled around him like a living force, wrapping beneath Daku’s unconscious frame.The curr

Heavy incense drifted in the air, curling like snakes, and the oppressive silence was broken only by the deep voice of the Guild Master.“Riku,” the Guild Master said slowly, his tone carrying the weight of both authority and suspicion, “do you think that child is capable of betraying us?”Riku now stood a respectful distance away, his head lowered.His eyes, however, glinted with unease.“Honestly, Master, I don’t know. I only had a master-disciple type of relationship with him—nothing more. I never dwelled in emotions or sentiment. With him, it was always about strength. Only strength.” His words echoed coldly in the chamber.The Guild Master leaned back slightly on his chair, fingers drumming against the armrest.“But Master,” Riku continued, his brows furrowing, “who do you think it is that severed the soul link? Whoever it is must be incredible.""Could it be that Daku encountered a Saint Realm master—one who slew the others, and perhaps… took a liking to Daku’s talent? After all