Chapter 675 Training
Austin most certainly did not mean to belittle all warriors of the Sky Realm.
When he was still in the Violet Orchid Empire, they were quite high up in the hierarchy of martial arts,
and nobody else could be superior to them in that aspect.
However, things were obviously different in the Heavenly Dragon Holy Kingdom, where warriors of
such cultivation base had inferior status. The independent cultivators of the Sky Realm had no other
means to acquire resources, except joining the mercenary groups.
After he came to the Heavenly Dragon Holy Kingdom, Austin felt the tremendous difference between
small and great powers. The cultivation base he thought was so high was merely the cultivation base of
themoners in this kingdom.
"Hello, good morning!"
A seemingly honest voice echoed in Austin''s ears. He looked up and saw a dark-skinned man in his
"Bloke, you seemed to be too young to kill an eight-level diabolic beast and join the Tiger Mercenary
Team. You have done an impressive work there. You''re really keeping a low profile. By the way, I''m
Allen from the Three Town. Making friends is one of my many hobbies.
Since both of us just joined the Tiger Mercenary Team, we should be friends and help each other,
right?
I believe we''ll have many opportunities for killing enemies and traveling around the world."
Although he was stupid-looking and seemed like a baboon, his honesty and sincerity worked miracles
to earn other people''s trust.
Besides, Austin felt the guy''s wave of vital energy force and immediately knew that he had the same
cultivation base as his.
"That will be fine for me!"
Austin pretended to be polite and friendly to this man and his seemingly kind offer. However, beneath
the realistic appearance, Austin captured his sly nces. He was undoubtedly seeing more of his new
friend than with just his cheeky smiles and foolish pretentions.
Although he befriended Allen, he didn''t want to talk with such a mysterious stranger anymore.
"Well, my friend... I think you must have possessed arge number of resources if you canmand
such great power at such a young age," Allen said, shing a false smile on his face.
Allen looked at the Space Ring on Austin''s finger. His greedy nces most certainly said a lot about his
true intentions.
"Since you''re not too old yourself, that makes the two of us," answered Austin.
He was quick to return a greedy nce at Allen''s Space Ring.
"Allen, your Space Ring seems to be one of good quality. There must be many precious resources
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stored inside," Austin added as he cunningly smiled.
As Allen saw Austin''s devious grin, an idea suddenly popped in his head.
"Is it possible that this young man is also waiting for an opportunity to kill and rob? It''s impossible. He''s
too young to frighten me.
I should try to earn his trust first, and then invite him to a deste vige. With no witnesses around, I
can murder him for his Space Ring."
It wouldn''t be the first time for Allen to do such a shameless thing.
His flickering nces told Austin that he had harbored vicious intention already. Not afraid of his safety,
Austin didn''t want to waste time in guarding against a lesser opponent. If this new friend crossed the
line, Austin would have to fight back and kill him.
Austin and Allen talked with each other like two deceitful opponents who pretended to bepanions.
About half a dayter, all tests required by the Tiger Mercenary Team ended.
Thirty candidates in total passed the tests and finally joined the team.
All of them were instructed to gather inside the hall.
Two warriors of the Tiger Mercenary Team, one at the preliminary stage of the Imperial Realm and the
other one at the medium stage, were intended to train the new members.
They started by borating how to kill diabolic beasts in the Sunset Mountain.
Austin gained a better knowledge of those diabolic beasts'' strengths through their exnations.
Sunset Mountain, located in the Heavenly Dragon Holy Kingdom, ran through the southwest part of the
empire, which was also home to many diabolic beasts.
Those beasts had great strengths. Most of them were of sixth-level, seventh-level, and eighth-level
beasts, while the fewer rest were of higher levels.
Legend had it that a warrior even bumped into the Beast Master in the Sunset Mountain.
Nobody dared to underestimate the diabolic beasts from that mountain. If those beasts were captured
and killed, they could be used for practicing the body-refining skill.
The news absolutely hyped and excited Austin. He made up his mind to enter the mountain, kill as
many diabolic beasts as possible, and practice the Beast Energy-extracting Skill.
Before they left for their quest, the two trainers said some encouraging words.
"Guys, remember, when this mission is done, all of you will be awarded ording to your harvest in the
mountain.
The most outstanding candidate among you will officially join our team.
I believe you have heard of the wealth and reputation of our team. If you join us officially, you will have
monthly ess to abundant resources useful for refining your cultivation base.
Of course, if any of you dares to cheat and deceive us by iming an award without doing anything in
the mountain, we will teach you a lesson that you will never forget," said one of the trainers in a harsh
voice.
He looked quite dangerous as he scanned all the 30 candidates standing in the hall.
He promised them of their rewards if they worked hard, and threatened to punish them if they dared to
The new candidates met his intimidating nces and felt frightened as they lowered their heads to
avoid the harsh gazes.
However, Austin appeared calm––as he usually did. He raised his teacup and drank his tea slowly.
Seeing his arrogant action, the trainer felt offended.
"Kid, don''t be rude. I will note to your rescue if you''re in danger in the mountain," the trainer
uttered in annoyance.
Yet, with that remark, he didn''t try to embarrass Austin. If he wouldsh out at Austin in front of the new
recruits, he might scare them, and in turn, they might refuse to serve the team.
Therefore, the trainer who was a warrior at the medium stage of the Imperial Realm restrained himself
from getting angry and calmed down quickly.
"Okay. Let''s call it a day. Go home ande back here at 7 in the morning. We''ll head to the Sunset
Mountain together," he instructed.
The thirty candidates walked out of the hall and returned to their houses in the Dragon City.
However, before they could reach the square outside, they suddenly halted.
A group of people, led by three middle-aged men, stood on the way of the candidates.
"Hey, you idiots. Are you the guys who just joined the Tiger Mercenary Team?
Ha-ha, only fools would think of joining such an ipetent team,"
one of the three middle-aged men sarcastically remarked.
The group of people standing behind him roared in arrogant and cockyughter.