Chapter 1425 The Holy Rune

"Although he didn't use the runic power at the Sage Level, he is still a real Sage Level casting master.
He has experience, which you lack," the Dragon Intent Grass said.

"Yes, I overlooked that," Ricky admitted. "It looks like I will have to beat him in the third round to win the
first place."

"Even if you could become a casting master of Sage Level, it will not be easy to defeat him. Who
knows how long it has been since he broke through to the Sage level?" the Dragon Intent Grass said.
"Anyway, give it your all. That's the only option at the moment."

"I know. I have no need for the second place. I will be the champion," Ricky said, his eyes filled with
determination.

During this time, Kamari had his glare fixed on Ricky. He couldn't accept the fact that Ricky had tied
with him for the first place.

He was fully aware of his own advantages. He was a casting master of Sage Level, and even without
using the power of the holy runes, he was supposed to have defeated all the other competitors with
ease given his rich experience in casting.

However, Ricky had stamped through all of his calculations.

It was to be a fight between a giant and a dwarf. The giant was obviously expected to knock the dwarf
in the dirt without breaking a sweat. But that wasn't the outcome in front of them. They were tied. One
could only imagine the humiliation faced by the giant.

That was how Kamari felt at that moment. He was overwhelmed by embarrassment.

"Maybe you shouldn't have jumped to conclusions right from the beginning, Kamari," Ricky said to him
through telepathy, seeing his murderous glare. "Everyone craves for the chance to be the champion."



"So, you want to take my place?" Kamari asked acidly.

"There's absolutely no one here who doesn't wish to replace you. If they say otherwise, they are either
plain liars or are just being modest," Ricky said with a smile.

Ricky was no longer at the bottom of the pile. He was right there at the top, with Kamari of the Helian
Clan. There was no need for him to be modest. He already had too many enemies. One more wouldn't
hurt. Ricky was planning to make the Misty South Palace recognize his talents.

Gaining the title of the number one casting genius in the Misty South was merely a first step to attaining
his goal.

There was a time when Lanny insulted him and got away with it. Ricky had to live with that shame
because he wasn't strong enough to get even with him back then. But things had changed since then.

"Replace me?" Kamari scoffed. "Sure. You may try your luck in the third round."

"I will give my all," Ricky replied with a grin.

"Humph!" With a snort, Kamari took his leave.

The second test finally ended clouded in heated discussions, and of course, Ricky was the hot topic. A
casting genius, who was not from the Short Human tribe, had emerged at long last.

As soon as Ricky returned to his resting area, many powerful warriors from the casting forces swarmed
around him with their conditions to win him over.

They offered many things including cultivation resources, treasures from Heaven and Earth, and even
gorgeous women.



Among all of them, the conditions offered by the Casting Guild were the best. Their saint promised to
get him Veronica in secret.

Of course, Ricky refused all the offers politely.

The Misty South Palace was the place for him. It kept him safe. Besides, his goal was to become the
lord of the Misty South Palace. He had to take charge of the Misty South Palace in order to get revenge
on the Phoenix tribe. Doing it without backup would be suicide.

"Many of the forces that wanted me dead are now trying to draw me over to their side after witnessing
my talent," Ricky said in a sarcastic tone once his visitors left.

"It's no surprise. They now know that it's impossible to assassinate you," the Dragon Intent Grass said.
"The only option left is to get you on their side. After all, you are a genius in both martial arts and
casting."

"The offers were really tempting though. It's a shame I had to refuse all of it." Ricky grinned.

"Are you regretting giving up the cultivation resources and the stunning girls, or is it Veronica?" Amelia
asked with a smirk.

"What? I'm a gentleman. I meant the cultivation resources, of course!" Ricky said, laughing.

Later that evening, Kolton paid him a visit and gave him some encouraging words.

As night fell, Ricky entered the Massacring Zone, and arrived on the Casting Ladder.

"Impressive hiding technique you got there!" the Casting Ladder said when it felt Ricky's presence on it.

"No wonder you managed to escape so many forces for so long."



"Sir, if I didn't have a way to defend myself from all my enemies, I would have died many times over by
now," Ricky said with a laugh.

"Well, after witnessing the conclusion of the second round, I have to admit that your casting skills are
far better than that of Kamari," the Casting Ladder said. "If he wasn't already an experienced casting
master of Sage Level, he would have lost to you."

"You are not going back on your word, are you?" Ricky asked doubtfully. 'The Casting Ladder wouldn't
want Kamari to lose because if it does, as the winner of the competition, I will be allowed to cultivate in
the ancestral land of the Helian Clan, ' he thought to himself with a frown.

"I have already made my Martial Arts Oath. How can I back out now?" the Casting Ladder said with a
laugh.

At that moment, a force swept over him, and in an instant, Ricky was sent to the top of the Casting
Ladder—to the nine hundred and ninety ninth stair.

The top stair of the Casting Ladder was different from the other lower steps. It was a unique space
formed by the merged light and dark powers.

Ricky didn't feel the presence of any forces on the nine hundred and ninety ninth stair. It was obvious
that the Casting Ladder had no intention of letting him sense the casting skills of the highest stair.

"You have three days left before the third test begins. I won't break my promise. I will make you a
casting master of Sage Level within three days," the Casting Ladder proclaimed on a serious note.

"Yes, sir. Thank you!" Ricky said gratefully.

"Then, answer my questions first. What does one need to do to become a casting master of Sage
Level? Where does the power come from?" the Casting Ladder asked.



"From the holy runes. We turn the runes within our bodies into holy runes," Ricky answered.

"That's correct. The power of a casting master of Sage Level comes from the holy runes. So, unless
you are able to turn your runes into holy runes, you cannot reach that level of excellence," the Casting
Ladder explained.

"Well, do you know what the holy rune is?" It continued to question Ricky.

"Yes. I need to integrate the runes within myself with the will of nature and let the runes acquire the
holy power of nature," Ricky replied.

"The difference between normal runes and holy runes is somewhat similar to the difference between a
warrior who hasn't yet reached the Emperor Level and one who is at the Emperor Level," he added.
"It's a qualitative change. Quantity or power has no value here."

"Correct again! But the difference between normal runes and holy runes is far greater than that. It is not
like the difference between a demi-spiritual emperor and a spiritual emperor.

As you may already know, there is a stage called an incredible demi-spiritual emperor in between a
normal demi-spiritual emperor and a demi-spiritual emperor, but there is no such thing as an incredible
casting master of Demi-sage Level.

Thus, it's especially challenging for a casting master to reach the Sage Level. Even the most talented
casting geniuses only reach that level after spending years in casting,"

the Casting Ladder said.

"I understand, sir," Ricky answered with a nod. "I have to dig further than ever to reach my goal this
time. It has been over six months since I became a casting master of Demi-sage Level. Only about
twenty percent of the runes in my body have turned into the holy runes."




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