For two whole minutes no one spoke, shock rippling through them. Memory searching was excruciating, and seventy percent of the time something went wrong, leaving the victim insane. The risk was even higher for Kane, who had lost his cultivation. What kind of hatred could fester in his heart to make him willingly choose such a treacherous path? Archmage Mavis’s breathing became uneven. He turned to Jareth and struck him sharply. A loud scream tore through the air as Jareth flew back, colliding with a pillar. Mavis’s heart ached, but there was no other option. Letting Solvyn punish Jareth using academy law meant he would end up like Kane. Rage simmered beneath his composed exterior, his teeth grinding together. Jareth shook like a leaf and looked up. Blood streaked down the corner of his lips, staining his teeth. His heart pounded erratically, his bladder suddenly feeling too full. Mavis approached him slowly, his steps heavy but steady. Jareth shook his head, drawing back,

It was already dawn by the time Theon Dravorn made his way to his quarters. His quarters were located in a very secluded part of the academy. People rarely stayed there. Only the academy cleaners dwelt in that area. Sure, Solvyn had renovated the apartment before shoving him into it years ago, claiming that the quietness would help him concentrate. Meanwhile, the dampness and dark energy there only served to taint whoever came close enough. Rather than help him concentrate, it was intended to suppress and strip away his potential. Dark aura had never been good for growing children, causing stunted growth. Even the air smelled foul, as if it was built atop a massive burial ground with flesh still rotting. Outwardly, nothing seemed wrong. It was fairly clean. There was even a well just outside the building. Even though he didn’t want Theon to live well, he hadn’t dared to blatantly suppress him for the sake of his own image. That was until today, when the mask came crashing down.

Back Lands, Theon Dravorn’s Room in the Side Hall. The system didn’t have an answer to his question. Theon shrugged. “I’m guessing it’s either Solvyn, Mavis, or their crippled disciples.” He shook his head. “Tsk tsk tsk. Today is bound to be very long in the lives of some people in the academy.” The other people seen in the memory crystal would surely be punished severely by their respective professors. Because of the new drama, the Ren Dravorn treasury they’d been treating like their little warm corner, sneaking in and out like rats to smuggle out items, would be placed under strict surveillance. Of course, it was just for show they were putting on for students and external bodies to appear transparent. Solvyn was probably already planning to loot more once the drama died down. But at least it bought him time. Within that space of trying to calm things down, he could improve a lot. Perhaps enough to give Solvyn real pressure. In just a few hours, he could climb from a tra

The moment Theon closed his eyes and inhaled, he noticed something strange in the environment. His brows furrowed, and he tested it again. “There's a strong resentful aura beneath this building. System, what's going on?”“Host, this place used to be a mass burial ground. A siege once happened here, collecting a lot of resentful energies. This was the reason this place always felt damp and cold. There are auras of ghosts wandering around. Living here for a long time isn't actually healthy for any developing child. However only a few people know this secret. Mostly the academy’s elders, primarily to prevent rumors and unnecessary panic.”Theon had indeed heard this legend before. But he thought it was being exaggerated. Now that the system confirmed it, it must be true. Previously, he saw the dorm as punishment. It turned out to be his greatest asset. At first, he felt grateful because it was detached and private. He had no roommate. No one could monitor him or find out about his cult

“Host, your body's evolution stats is available. Should I give you a quick run of it?” Theon stayed silent, not saying a word. The system waited without getting any reply, so it continued. “After your physique evolution last night, your body also improved. Your internal organs are stronger now, your tendons tougher. Technically, you've become a human weapon. A hit from you, even without aegis has become lethal. Do you want to test out your new found physical strength?”Theon’s brows furrowed. There were people who focused on physique training and evolution, turning their bodies into a the toughest artefact. But they were few and far in between. In the entire Kaeros planet there were only two known people who had achieved the apex of physique evolution instead of focusing on normal aegis cultivation. Physique cultivation was way harder and more painful. It was also limited in use. It was perfect for defense. But for long range attacks, it wasn't all that efficient. In the end normal