From Ruin to Reign Leander's Unbreakable Will novel Chapter 159

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The moment the Divine Loom released an updated Astria Power Index, the news spread like wildfire across the Astria martial world. Many of the martial arts masters who made the list were secretly thrilled. But the one who drew the most attention was, of course, the newly crowned number one–Leander.

At barely twenty years old, Leander had claimed the top spot on the Astria Power Index. Such an achievement was unprecedented—perhaps even unrepeatable for generations to come.

The name “Iron Sovereign” began to sweep through Astria. In no time, martial sects and clans throughout the Astria martial world were filled with awe and reverence toward the newly crowned number one.

As for Leander himself, the new leader of the Astria Power Index, he had yet to learn of any of

this.

After the match at Glidewing Mountain, he returned briefly to Tardide Valley to finalize arrangements for the Silverleaf plantation project. Once that was done, he quietly departed from Mornwick.

There were still roughly eight months before he had to report to Highcliffe University. Until then, he needed to look for ways to further stabilize his cultivation and bring both his physical body and spiritual strength closer to perfection.

Right now, he was on the Garrison Plains. Just two days earlier, word had emerged about the appearance of the Nodal Bronze Man here.

Leander had once read about the Nodal Bronze Man in ancient medical tomes. It was said to be one of the greatest medical treasures in Astria’s millennia of history.

Legend had it that in ancient times, during the reign of a monarch named King Henry, a royal physician named Hayden Langford rose to fame within the Royal Academy of Court Physicians. Every five years, the Academy held its grand competition, and each time, Hayden emerged as the undisputed champion, securing an unshakable reputation as the kingdom’s greatest physician.

Hayden’s medical skills were said to be able to cure the incurable and bring the dead back to life. In short, his techniques were nothing short of miraculous. King Henry even bestowed upon him the title “Wonder Doctor,” sending his name far and wide. Hayden went on to mentor countless gifted physicians and became the living emblem of medical brilliance in his era.

Troubled by the persistent ailments within his army and driven by his passion for martial arts, King Henry ordered Hayden to study the human body in detail–particularly its meridians and pressure points. The goal was twofold–it was to advance medicine and healing on one hand, and also to enhance the practice of martial arts. It was meant to help people strengthen their

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Hayden eventually partnered with a folk healer to achieve these goals. Together, they brought together the finest medical talents from the Royal Academy of Court Physicians. In time, they compiled a complete study of the body’s twelve principal sinews and fifteen meridian pathways. They compiled the knowledge into a detailed anatomical chart. With the help of a renowned imperial craftsman, they eventually created the Nodal Bronze Man based on the anatomical chart–a legacy passed down to later generations.

It was said that the Nodal Bronze Man contained a long–lost secret–one that could catapult a martial arts practitioner into the Martial Sovereign Realm in record time!

For Leander, reaching the Martial Sovereign Realm no longer held any real appeal. But his medical cultivation was also unmatched in the world. Upon hearing that such a medical treasure had surfaced, he naturally wanted to see it for himself.

The Nodal Bronze Man wasn’t hidden away in some obscure location. It was at Silvermoon Sect on the Garrison Plains. The lake was said to be one of the sacred places of the Astria martial world. Though Silvermoon Sect’s disciples weren’t necessarily the strongest in combat, their reputation among the major martial sects and clans of Astria was second to none.

Silvermoon Sect had always been known for its fairness and impartiality. After acquiring the Nodal Bronze Man, they didn’t keep it for themselves. Instead, they openly invited the younger generation of elites from all across the Astria martial world to come to Silvermoon Sect to study the Nodal Bronze Man together.

The moment the announcement was made, young martial artists from all corners of Astria flocked to Silvermoon Sect.

At present, the top nine geniuses—like Ethan, Daphne, and Claire–were all just one step away from the Martial Sovereign Realm. If any of them could uncover the Nodal Bronze Man’s secrets, they might very well make the breakthrough to the Martial Sovereign Realm in a matter of days and join the ranks of the top martial masters.

So, Leander wasn’t the only one who had arrived at the Garrison Plains. Many other martial arts practitioners from the Astria martial world had come as well.

When Leander reached the banks of the lake, he saw more than a dozen small boats docked at the shore, each manned by a boatman.

A large group of young men and women dressed in varying styles had gathered nearby. As Leander swept his gaze across them, he sensed that every one of them was trained in internal strength. The weakest among them had at least reached the Martial Master Realm.

Looks like they’re all here for the Nodal Bronze Man!

Leander understood immediately and leaned back comfortably against a tree, waiting for the

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Most of the martial arts practitioners around the lake were chatting and getting acquainted with one another. With no visible ripples of inner strength and the appearance of an ordinary person, Leander was naturally ignored.

Swoosh!

Just then, a strange sound rippled across the surface of the lake. Everyone turned to look and saw a white streak gliding across the vast, mist–covered lake. The waves parted around it, and in the center of the ripples, a graceful figure sped forward like a motorboat skimming across the

water.

It was a stunning young woman dressed in a pale silver–colored robe. Without relying on any visible support, she sprinted directly across the lake with only her feet, leaving a long white trail of water in her wake as she raced toward the shore.

Leander rested his hands behind his head and glanced sideways, nodding slightly in approval.

Though the woman on the water was only at the half–Sovereign Realm, the fact that she could sprint across the lake unaided meant her mastery of inner strength was nothing short of extraordinary. Among the many young martial arts practitioners Leander had seen, her control of inner strength was without question one of the best.

In the blink of an eye, the young woman had crossed dozens of miles. With a graceful leap, she landed lightly on the shore.

She appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen, her features carrying a cold, ethereal beauty untouched by the dust of the world. Every aspect of her appearance–from her delicate face to her elegant figure–seemed perfectly proportioned. But what stood out most were her eyes.

They were like pure sapphires–free of any impurity, untouched by the chaos of the mundane world. The instant someone met those eyes, it was as if nothing else about her appearance even mattered.

All the young female martial artists at the scene looked on with envy, feeling inferior by comparison. The men, meanwhile, were utterly stunned, unable to look away from the woman who had run across the lake.

“I’m Claire Leigh, a disciple of the Silvermoon Sect. My mentor sent me here to welcome you

all!”

The young woman bowed respectfully to the group,

“Lady of Radiance, you’re too kind. We never expected you to greet us in person!”

The gathered young martial arts practitioners returned her salute one after another. Not a

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Because the woman standing before them was more than just a beauty–she was also Silvermoon Sect’s most gifted swordmaster in a century. Hailed as the “Lady of Radiance,” Claire Leigh was one of Astria’s nine greatest geniuses, standing on par with prodigies like Ethan and Daphne.

“So that’s her.”

Leander finally recognized the woman before him. He’d heard of Claire before. With her cultivation at the half–Sovereign Realm, she ranked alongside Ethan and Daphne among the nine geniuses. Seeing her in person now, Leander thought she certainly lived up to her reputation.

But even so, Claire had only managed to draw a slight glance from him. Beneath his calm expression was a faint trace of detachment and superiority. To him, these so–called prodigies meant nothing. They simply weren’t worth his attention.

“Everyone, please board the boats in front of you. Each one holds seven to eight people. Once you’re on board, boatmen hired by the Silvermoon Sect will ferry you across to the Silvermoon Abode at the center of the lake!”

Despite being one of the most gifted of her generation, Claire showed no pride or arrogance. She simply extended her hands and gestured politely for the group to proceed.

The young martial arts practitioners quickly boarded the boats in small groups, three or five at a time. As much as they were stunned by Claire’s appearance, they were even more eager to see the mysterious Nodal Bronze Man, which was said to hold the secrets of the martial world.

Claire watched as the crowd boarded. Then her beautiful eyes shifted to the tree by the lakeside, her gaze locking onto Leander.

“Hmm?”

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she froze where she stood.

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