Book 15: Victors

Chapter 128.2: The Light of the Seagod's Pavillion

The Hallmaster’s eyes were tender, as if he were speaking to his own child, and there was even a tinge of benevolence within his voice.

“Sssss…” The white mist abruptly crashed violently against the Godsealing Altar’s golden light barrier, as if a wail had suddenly appeared in the Hallmaster’s consciousness.

The Hallmaster continued to grin as he said, “You should count yourself lucky, as there are hardly any treasures that are worthy of my emphasis and my cherishment. Do you know what a person’s greatest agony is when he or she has reached the pinnacle? It’s the lack of happiness. I can feel this blissful sensation from you, and I believe this blissfulness will be with me for quite a long time.”

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At Shrek Academy’s main gate.

It was almost midday, and it was still lesson time. Shrek Academy’s main gate felt extremely tranquil today as the myriad of vendors and merchants that would gather here on typical days were all absent. There were five people standing before the enormous gateway.

The person standing in front was Shrek Academy’s Martial Soul Deparment’s...