Death... and me

A few weeks later, Rean and Roan met a human called Fizer, who fought in the war in another place. One must remember that battlefields were everywhere in the world, so it wasn't anything rare to find humans in other places as well. Fizer was the only human on the planet to reach the Elemental Transformation Realm.

"Oh, so you're the human who took control over the central army, huh? I'm truly impressed that someone at the Nascent Soul Realm could do such a thing," Fizer could not help but say. He wasn't lying as he really didn't expect Roan to be that young. Nevertheless, he was impressed by Roan's cultivation even though it was low. After all, it was only low compared to his own. When one thought about Roan's current age, it was definitely very, very high.

"In any case, our commander in the Xobau Region where I was fighting received your help quite a few times." That was true. It wasn't only Phex and Darian that asked for Roan's knowledge in warfare. Other Stage Nine Demon Beasts from other battlefields also sent someone information about their war, asking for Roan's opinion. That happened many times during the war.

Roan nodded as he complimented the guy, saying, "It's my first time talking with an Elemental Transformation Realm human. As for the help I gave to your army, it wasn't anything that impressive." Roan then changed the topic as he asked, "By the way, why did you come to see me?"

Fizer nodded before asking, "I've been looking for a disciple to inherit my knowledge for quite some time. As you probably know, I'm the only Elemental Transformation Realm human in this world. Because of that, I've been very strict with my choices. However, you and also your brother quite fit the requirements. Considering that we now have our own continent, it was a good time to put this plan of mine to work."

Roan was surprised to hear that. If it was anyone else, they would definitely feel delighted by that offer. After all, this man could be said to be the only human that holds the secrets to the Elemental Transformation Realm. However, Roan quickly shook his head as he replied, "Thank you for the offer, but we don't need it." Rean and Roan did have the Soul Gem System Cultivation Technique and Sister Orb, after all.

Fizer was taken aback, not expecting a refusal at all. "Are you sure? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Do you have any idea how many humans have asked me for this?"

Roan, of course, could imagine. "I understand. However, it's not that I don't think it to be a good opportunity. Instead, my brother and I already have everything we need to reach your level one day. If you don't believe it, you can ask Phex directly."

"Phex?!" He was just an Elemental Transformation Realm human, so it wasn't as if he could see a Peak Stage Nine Divine Demon beast anytime he wanted, let alone the strongest one of them. "Oh, right! As the commander of the army, that Phoenix definitely had to approve it."

Roan nodded, replying, "However, although we don't need it, I do know someone you might be interested in. He's 18 years old, has a Purple Color Aptitude, and is already at the peak of the Core Formation Realm. Even compared to my brother and me, he doesn't fall behind at all." Of course, Roan didn't mention that he and Roan needed around three times more energy than other cultivators to breakthrough.

"Oh!" Fizer's interest was piqued. "Definitely high-level cultivation and aptitude. Not to mention that he definitely had to put in a lot of effort into his cultivation and training since just talent and resources wouldn't be enough to reach that stage so fast."

Roan felt like he had made the man take the bait hook, line, and sinker. "That's good, then. At the moment, he's the Sect Leader of our Freedom Sect, so I'll introduce you to him later."

"Sect Leader?" Only then did Fizer remember that he had heard something about a new sect for humans. "Did the Demon Beasts allow you to create a sect in their continent?"

Roan nodded as he explained, "It was only temporary. If the war didn't go as planned, we would have moved out of there. However, now that we have the Wringan Continent for the humans, we're moving it there."

Suddenly, a sect member appeared to talk with Roan. "Ancestor Roan, we're ready to depart. All the sect members are already on board of our airship, so we can leave at any time."

Roan couldn't help but feel that the timing was very good. "Very well, go ahead and wait for me in the airship." Roan then turned his attention to Fizer and said, "If senior wishes to, we can bring you over there right now. Unless, of course, you have something else to do."

Fizer thought about his duties and agreed with Roan, saying, "I'm pretty free, so we can head there."

Rean, who had just been listening so far, also added, "That's great. I'll let the other members know that you're coming. When they hear that the only Elemental Transformation Realm human of our world is coming with us, they'll definitely be delighted. I just hope senior doesn't become annoyed from the commotion."

Fizer felt quite pleased with the way Rean put his words, so he immediately nodded. "Hahaha! No problem, no problem!"

On the way to the airship, however, Phex and the other Divine Demon Beasts appeared as well. "Are you leaving now?"

Fizer was shocked to see those four there. 'It seems like these twins really know the Divine Demon Beasts quite well. Even I rarely had a chance to talk with any of them.'

The twins quickly nodded as Rean asked, "Yes. Are you guys coming as well?"

Phex's group nodded in unison as Phex replied, "We are. Because of the war, we haven't seen Celis yet. It's about time we meet our old friend."

Kentucky arrived right after Phex said that. "Oh! Then, you want to see my nest? I'll warn you! I won't give my World Swallowing Cedar's nest to you or Gulan. I found him first."

Naturally, Gulan and Phex understood the benefit of a nest made on a Divine Demon Tree like Celis. In fact, Gulan really wanted to have one as well. Too bad that Kentucky already made a partnership with him. "Don't worry, we understand."