Benjamin chuckled." At least, you showed him you were not scared and didn't try to run. I had to call the First Master to intervene before it got worse." Thaddeus's eyes widened." So you were watching the whole time?" Thaddeus glared, wiping dried blood from his lips." Yeah. I tried to get in but they kept pushing me away. I kept yelling you're the new boy that was assigned to the field but no one cared to listen. Luckily for us, the First Master was passing and I ran to explain the whole situation to him and here he is." Thaddeus chuckled." You owe me your life. I've lost count of how many times I saved you. How are you ever going to ever repay me?" Benjamin laughed quietly.Thaddeus smiled to himself as they walked side by side to the weapons shed." Let's go, Master Xavier is waiting. We have to help him polish his weapons before he begins his practice." Benjamin said and dragged Rael along.Thaddeus did his best to keep up with Benjamin as they both got to the tent.He still

The disciples exchanged worried looks among themselves as none of them dared to interfere, not even the teachers.They could all see what Lucien was trying to do.They knew this wasn't some stupid training and Lucien was only looking for someone to bully after losing to Xavier.Lucien looked at Thaddeus again."Raise your sword." He yelled.Thaddeus gripped the wooden sword tightly.Looking into Lucien's bloodshot, furious eyes, he realized Lucien didn't want a spar. He wanted to take Rael's life right here in front of everyone to appease his anger and regain his pride.Thaddeus secretly tightened his grip. He was not going to allow himself to be killed.Without another word, Lucien rushed forward with his sword aiming down for Thaddeus's neck.Thaddeus quickly stepped aside.The blade barely missed him.Everyone gasped in relief.Lucien attacked again and again with every strike aimed for Rael's head, chest, or throat.None of them looked like accidents.Benjamin kept crying out."Th

"Get up," Thaddeus commanded the wolf.The wolf instantly stood, keeping its head bowed submissively."Protect him," Thaddeus pointed at Benjamin. The giant wolf immediately padded over to Benjamin, gently nudging the terrified boy's leg and standing by his side like a loyal guard dog."Let's move," Thaddeus said, leading the way deeper into the dungeon.As they walked further, the true horror of the place revealed itself. The tunnels opened up into a massive underground caves filled with cages, pits, and wandering beasts. There were venomous spiders the size of boulders, twin-headed serpents, and rogue apes with bone-crushing arms with their ugly loud sounds filling the whole place.But as Thaddeus stepped into the open, leading the group, he didn't run. He simply unleashed his full cultivation aura once again like a shockwave.The result was instant as the chaotic roars and hisses of the dungeon abruptly stopped. Every single beast in the pit froze. Feeling the crushing, god-like

" follow me, " The old man turned and moved forward.They didn't question and followed the old man until he stopped before a giant stone door.The door was covered in strange symbols and at its center was the carving of a red dragon with its wings spread wide.The old man gently placed his hand on the door."I was ordered to guard this place for one hundred and twenty-three years."Benjamin blinked and forced himself not to laugh."One hundred and twenty-three years? How are you still alive then?"The old man smiled."I stopped asking them that question a long time ago."He looked at Thaddeus."This door has never opened and It only opens for its true master."Thaddeus frowned." So you think I'm the true Master. Hahahaha, you've mistaken me for someone else." He said, looking at his friend's face.The old man shook his head." No.." he said and stepped aside."Place your hand on the door." The old man told him.Thaddeus hesitated for a minute."What if nothing happens?""Then I will

The guards standing watch outside instantly snapped to attention to hear footsteps ascending form the dungeon with their hands flying to the hilts of their swords. They expected to see a brutal scene and perhaps the blood-soaked remains of the boys being dragged out.Instead, the first person to step out was First Master Xavier. His face was pale with relief, and his clothes were covered in the dust of the dungeons. But Xavier was not walking alone, behind him walked the two boys, supporting each other as they walked forward.Thaddeus took a deep breath as he got out into the open with his friend who supported his weight, breathing in the cool night air.The moon hung high in the sky and the whole place was illuminated by the burning lanterns.Seeing how fast time had passed made him realize they had spent a lot of time in the dungeon.He figured they must have spent close to five hours there since they first arrived in the dungeon while the sun was still high up in the sky.Benjamin