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“I've asked around, and it seems the Astral Core is an incredible opportunity. You can even summon creatures from parallel worlds. It's far too valuable for you to pass up,” he said.“What are you saying? Are you trying to make me do something I don't want to do? Weren't you the one who told me I should do whatever makes me happy? Are you trying to send me away? Don't you like me anymore?”Her eyes instantly welled up with tears.“Wait! No, no. I didn't mean it like that. I'm sorry.” He quickly pulled her into his arms.“I would never abandon you, and I'll never force you to do something you don't want.”“Good.” She sniffled before grabbing his hand. “Let's go.”Suddenly, Mia came to an abrupt halt.“What is it?” Mattimeo asked.She pointed with her lips.Following her gaze, Mattimeo spotted Elizabeth walking toward them. His brows immediately knitted together.“I heard you failed.” Elizabeth smirked. “How pathetic. You couldn't even awaken a high-grade spiritual root, yet your maidse
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A deafening dragon's roar echoed from deep within him as countless strands of energy rapidly intertwined, weaving themselves into an artificial spiritual root. The instant it took shape, spiritual energy began flowing through it on its own.Mattimeo's eyes widened in disbelief.How is this possible?His original spiritual root had been shattered, yet now his spiritual energy was circulating through an entirely new one.The first orb on the artifact lit up.Then the second.The third was just about to illuminate when the artificial spiritual root suddenly cracked. An instant later, it exploded into countless strands of energy that scattered in every direction before dissolving into nothingness.The glow of the third orb flickered briefly before fading away, and the artifact fell silent once more.Silence blanketed the area as everyone stared at the artifact in stunned disbelief.Only two orbs had lit up.Mid-grade talent. For the person who had ranked first, such a result was simply un
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The line moved quickly. So far, aside from Maya and Gia, only Austin had awakened a Peak Grade spiritual root talent.Soon, it was Ezekiel's turn.The white-haired youth stepped forward.Everyone, whether they had already completed their tests or were still waiting in line, watched him closely. First, he was already well known before the examination. Second, he had ranked among the top five.They all wondered whether he could surpass a High Grade talent.Ezekiel placed his hand on the crystal tablet and circulated his spiritual energy.The first orb lit up.Then the second.The third.The fourth.For a brief moment, it seemed as though the fifth orb was about to light up as well.Everyone held their breath.Were they about to witness a miracle?Even within the inner sect, there were probably fewer than three disciples with Earth Grade spiritual roots.That alone spoke volumes about just how unimaginably rare such a talent was.Finally, the glow receded."Peak Grade spiritual root tale
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"So, as most of you know, spiritual root talents are divided into five grades: Low Grade, Middle Grade, High Grade, Peak Grade, and the legendary Earth Grade."Your talent grade determines how quickly you cultivate and how far you can potentially go on the path of cultivation, but it is not everything."Hard work remains a cultivator's greatest ally. A diligent cultivator with a Middle Grade spiritual root can surpass someone with a High Grade talent, and even someone with a Peak Grade talent if they are lazy. So don't become arrogant just because your talent is high."Nora paused, calmly sweeping her gaze across the crowd."Now, let's begin. There are three testing tables, so form lines in front of them. Do not fight over your position. If the spot you want has already been taken, simply go to the back of the line. Anyone who causes trouble will be expelled immediately."The one hundred and forty-nine examinees quickly lined up without the slightest disturbance. No one wanted to be t
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Mattimeo claimed the highest score, followed by Zaki and then Ezekiel, occupying the entire top three. As if that wasn't enough, the two girls, Maya and Gia, ranked fourth and fifth.The rankings immediately caused a sensation, and the examinees couldn't stop talking about them. Ezekiel's result could at least be explained. Everyone knew he was one of the ten strongest examinees. The same went for Maya. But Mattimeo and Gia were complete unknowns.As for Zaki, people knew his name, but most still remembered the weak, unremarkable Zaki from a year ago. Even those who had witnessed his recent growth found the rankings hard to believe."They cheated. No, all four of them did. I remember they took that dark, gloomy path that no one else dared to enter. They must've found some way to cheat the test there," a young man declared.Quite a few others immediately echoed his words."You're right. Ezekiel is the only one in the top five who didn't cheat."By the time everyone arrived at the assem
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Immediately, the atmosphere in the room shifted.Absalom instantly raised a book to cover his face, pretending to read.Elizabeth fixed Mattimeo with a piercing glare, her aura crashing down on him like an invisible tide. The overwhelming pressure threatened to suffocate him, yet he refused to back down.Suddenly, the door swung open, and an elderly man dressed in blue robes walked in."Grand Elder Michael."The tense atmosphere immediately eased as Elizabeth withdrew her aura."I heard what happened from Lady Nora," the old man said. "Elizabeth, this isn't how we conduct ourselves. It's true that summoners are rare, but you shouldn't treat her as though she's already your property. Don't force her to abandon her loyalty.""But... an Astral Core..." Elizabeth protested. "That means she can open an Astral Gate. How many summoners are there in all of Silveria? She's still young and inexperienced, which means she can easily be misled. It's our responsibility to guide her onto the right p
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