CHAPTER 23: BATTLE SPAR REQUEST

Ever since the assassination attempt was enacted against him. Caden has come to understand how weak he truly is.

Even though he has multiple Skills that are S-Ranked and SSS-Ranked, so what?

It was just like giving a sword to a child.

His body is yet to truly handle all these mighty Skills. It’s just like buying guns and yet not truly knowing how to use them.

His foundation was still too low.

In the absence of Sword Level, Grandma,sters, and Mana Convergence Stage, Archmage.

Sword Level, Sword Masters, and Mana Convergence Stage, Mage Masters stand at the peak of this world.

Just like his personal Host Level, a Sword Level is a small realm on its own. The higher you climb.

The stronger you become.

And this realm is divided into three stages: the Initial stage, the middle stage, and the peak stage.

The process of advancement to the next stage is known as a pseudo stage.

Caden’s current Sword Level is that of a middle-stage Sword Apprentice, and his Mana Convergence Stage is that of a middle-stage Mana Trainer.

In this mystical world.

It is a declaration of fate that man must possess only two out of the three power systems.

Either choose between Sword Level cultivation or the Mana Convergence Stage.

Skills are essential in today’s world. All living beings in this world possess a skill

While for one to awaken their innate skill. They must go through the Awakening Ceremony.

But awakening one’s Mana Core is different. Once a Mana Core has been awakened at the age of 10

The individual must choose between Sword Level cultivation athe nd Mana Convergence Stage.

But even as fate exists. Some defy fate.

While fate is versatile. It is not Omnipotent, it can still be defiled.

Superpowers like the Supreme Kingdoms and the Red Empire, thanks to their thousands of years of research.

They were able to devise means to bypass the declaration of fate. Through their schemes.

Humanity was able to undergo both Sword Level cultivation and Magecraft without suffering any backflash

While many desired these techniques. It is pocketed and controlled by the top of the food chains.

Only those under a royal house of a supreme kingdom can truly obtain this technique.

This is why many royal descendants of the Supreme Kingdoms are dual cultivators. Walking the path of magic and sword cultivation.

But even still, they must choose a primary path. The other will be their secondary path.

In the end, they must choose between Sword Level cultivation and Magecraft.

Thanks to these arrangements. The top one hundred supreme kingdoms had ruled the Purple Continent for thousands of years.

Unchallenged, only changing rankings amongst themselves.

Mages are mostly nobly born, taught with the knowledge of history, arts, medicine, and many more.

Taking years just to perfect mystic arts and devise their own spells.

While the Sword Level cultivation has the fastest-growing rate. And it expends fewer resources than Magecraft.

This is why, in this mystical world. Mages are few and Sword Level cultivators are many.

Mages are considered rich; the higher their Mana Convergence Stage, the richer they truly are.

Only the royal houses of the supreme kingdoms of the Purple Continent could truly dive into the three power systems.

Making their successors grow even stronger. Producing more superpowers in their Kingdoms.

The wealthier they were, the stronger they grew.

It wasn’t fair, but since when has life been fair?

There’s nothing like equality. The rich get fatter and the poor get thinner.

It’s the law of the jungle.

With tens of millions of demonic variant humans migrating into the seven colored continents every year.

With different tiers and species of Goblins, Orcs, and Trolls antagonizing the colored world.

Demon Raids became popular, Since Sword Level cultivation deals with growing through fighting.

Raid expeditions became even more common. With each royal house sending out their successors once in a while to contest in raids.

It became a global sensation that even the supreme kingdoms had to create their own Emerald Demon raid expedition.

A global competition amongst the top one hundred supreme kingdoms.

Caden got his fame for this reason. While it is common to see powerful entities clearing the beast tide singlehandedly.

It was extremely shocking for an under-twenty Sword Level cultivator who was just entering the realm of a Sword Apprentice to clear out a beast tide on his own.

It proved his great strength and talent.

While the Awakening Ceremony was one of his arrangements to interfere with the future, this incoming global raid expedition is also a part of his future plans.

Back then, because of his filthy status as a failed E-Ranked Innate Skill successor, he was banned from participating in the global raid expedition.

But now, in this life.....He’s the top rising star of the Purple Continent.

Who would stop him?

No one!

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After he was done with Princess Sumeri, he could be seen approaching the direction of the battle arena.

Right now due to the fact that he failed a super task. The Primordial System punished him by sealing his Mana Core for fourteen days.

Even his Stats wasnt spared. Half of his stats were sealed alongside his Mana Core for fourteen days.

This was why he chose to remain in the Red Crescent Kingdom and not travel back to Morningstar.

While his Mana Core is sealed. He should focus on his growth and also on increasing his reputation.

Gathering allies is also another part of his arrangements. He’s currently preparing for his future.

The battle arena of the Red Crescent Kingdom had a dome design, it’s double the size of the Morningstar Kingdom’s battle arena.

This shows how affluent the wealth of the Red Crescent Kingdom was.

After all, they’re the 25th-ranked Kingdom of the Purple Continent.

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Caden walked into the battle arena to see dozens of knight captains present and higher-tier knights.

Most of them were Sword Level, Sword Elites, only three present were Sword Level, Swordmasters.

And they all had their attention fixed on the three princes who were clashing against themselves.

Prince Hetu, Prince Kaid, and Prince Viktor.

All possessing A-Ranked Skills with a Mana Aptitude of 7%

They are the three boys of the quadruplet. While Sumeri focuses on her Magecraft path.

The three brothers are Sword Level cultivators. And this was one of their personal sparring sessions.

The moment Caden stepped into the battle arena. Everyone halted what they were doing.

Their gaze tilted towards the entrance to see Caden approaching them with a warm smile.

In a matter of seconds, the three princes recognized Caden. They were overjoyed to see he had honored their invitation.

Prince Kaid was the first to approach Caden, just like his brothers. He’s a peak-stage Sword Apprentice.

Many of the knight captains were curious as to who Caden was.

Prince Kaid spoke with a warm smile "Prince Caden, welcome to our battle arena.....we’re quite happy to have you with us"

The knight captains and higher-tier knights were shocked when Caden’s identity was revealed to them.

"That’s the trending star Prince Caden?"

"Isn’t he the one who awakened an S-Ranked Innate Skill and had a Mana Aptitude of 10%?"

"I’ve heard so much about him, he’s very popular"

"But why is he concealing his Mana Core? Is he afraid of something?"

"No, I doubt that. What does a successor of a supreme kingdom have to fear?"

"I heard before his turn came to complete his Awakening Ceremony, he was concealing his Mana Core as well"

"I heard that too.....It seems he isn’t the type to show off"

Caden smiled bitterly, these knights weren’t even trying to hide their gossip. They were both right and wrong.

His Mana Core is currently sealed by the Primordial System as punishment but even if it wasn’t sealed.

He wouldn’t show off either. He had shown off enough, just as he wanted.

He has already made a name for himself, he needed to hone his skills and increase his foundation.

Until his Mana Core is unsealed by the Primordial System. He dared not leave the Red Crescent Kingdom.

Prince Hetu quickly interrupted his thoughts, "Prince Caden, we brothers were just sparring and training, since you’re here...."

"Why don’t we spar with you instead?" Prince Hetu asked, his lips curled faintly "What do you have to say about me challenging you to a battle spar?"