Nobilis of War novel Chapter 35

"This Holy Star Herb is different and rare. The spiritual energy that is contained inside the herb is extremely pure. Even the elders of the Mysterious Realm need to use it," Darren thought.

After the experience, Darren held the Holy Star Herb in his hands and started to assimilate it.

This time, however, it took him 45 minutes to completely assimilate it.

"Ah, that is great!"

Had his strength reached a higher level after the experience? Darren was excited, and said, "I feel so refreshed! What does that mean? Have I reached the Spirit Realm?"

Darren felt as though he was being elevated to the Spirit Realm. Generally speaking, it was far more difficult to break through one realm than it was to improve one's stage within a realm. But Darren, who had grown from a mediocre learner to a master, had achieved this in only a few months.

Excitement coursed through Darren when he thought he was going to reach the Spirit Realm.

"Since I already know how to use my internal force, can I compete with masters who have reached the Spirit Realm?" Darren wondered. Darren hoped that one day, he would be able to compete with them to see who was better.

In cultivation, it was hard for a person who was inferior to others in stage to succeed in defeating his opponent. And Darren, who was at a lower realm than others, wanted to fight with a master at the Spirit Realm. It seemed like an unrealistic goal.

Darren was cheerful after he found that his strength had improved tremendously. He decided to take a walk outside alone.

……

In the morning, numerous young disciples from different schools gathered at the square to practice their skills.

Darren strolled around the square, admiring the beautiful view as the clouds and mist drifted across the mountains like a fairyland.

"Have you heard? Jerome, from the School of Arrow Skill, killed a competent master at the Mysterious Realm. It is hard to believe that only one attack with his arrow was sufficient to kill that master. It is said that he has a talent at the second stage of the Black Degree. It is also said that it has been eight years since he joined that school. And the elders think highly of him. Besides, Jerome is just twenty-two years old. I believe that he can win the first place among Ilmen Sect's younger generation," a disciple murmured.

"Bah! What makes you think that Jerome is the best? In my opinion, he will win the third place at best! I think Randy is superior. Randy is a twenty-year-old boy who comes from the School of Spear Skill. Six months ago, he killed Danny Yu with his spear. At that time, Danny Yu was considered the most talented master in his sect as he had reached the first stage of the Mysterious Realm. It is unbelievable that a youth like Randy was successful in defeating Danny," another disciple protested.

"Well, I heard that Danny had not prepared himself for the battle, and Randy's attack took him by surprise. So he had no time to protect himself and hit back. Randy was as cunning as a fox by using this mean trick." that disciple retorted.