Chapter 133
On the second day, the Skyborne Rivers and the Starlit Echoes arrived sessively at Warriors''
Vale.
Late that night, a solemn gatheringmenced as the Eight Orders Commanders began their
meeting. The Eight Orders Elders were stationed outside the hall, on high alert.
The true purpose of the so-called championship was actually a high-level meeting among the Eight
Orders Commanders. They convened to discuss the interests and development of the Eight Orders,
aiming to secure their position in the Nortnds and form a counterbnce to the influence of the
Five Lords of the Nortnds.
In recent years, the Five Lords of the Nortnds had be increasingly assertive, often
suppressing the Eight Orders and forcing them to unite more closely.
The Cobalt Strike Commander even raised the matter of a strategic marriage alliance with Lord
Viperbane, reminding each organization that the Five Lords might try to sow discord among the
Eight Orders and to be prepared.
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As the Commanders'' secret meeting progressed, a list of Eight Orders Protégés participating in the
competition was officially announced. There were eleven Advanced Mage Protégés. The Ster
Precepts alone boasted three, Bloodlore two, and the remaining organizations each had one
Advanced Mage Protégé. Such a lineup put pressure on all the Protégés of the Eight Orders, as this
year''s championship seemed much stronger than previous ones.
The Eight Orders Protégés began to meet each other frequently, each trying to gauge the others''
strengths and preparations. After all, every Protégé who came was aiming to make a name for
themselves and to showcase their abilities at the championship.
The list also included a simple ranking of the eighty Protégés, with vin unsurprisingly ced at
the eightieth position.
The top rank was held by Darron, the number one prodigy of the Ster Precepts—a legend already
renowned across the Nortnds.
Other notable names high on the list included Bloodlore''s E, the Earthbound Spirits'' Ond, and
more.
Among the Novice Mage rankings, the Ster Precepts'' Jackar and Bloodlore''s Arus were among
those at the forefront.
Despite a formidable lineup, Cobalt Strike did not stand out in the Eight Orders'' preliminary
rankings. Roald and his peers felt the pressure, as this simple leaderboard was actually a prediction
list.
From beginning to end, vin never showed his face, hiding in his room and diligently practicing his
magic. He did not underestimate the Eight Orders Protégés, nor did he assume he could easily
break into the top ten. His strategy was to surprise everyone, making full use of his own
advantages.
He not only wanted to earn the recognition of Cobalt Strike but also of the Eight Orders, toy the
foundation for his future path!
On the morning of the third day, the sh of Eight Orders martialpetitionmenced as
scheduled, held in the depths of the city fortress'' training grounds.
Although it was the championship of the Eight Orders, it was customary to invite many prominent
families from Warriors'' Vale to observe and bear witness.
As dawn broke, the city''s young lords anddies had already arrived in their finest attire, excitedly
discussing and filling the stands.
These individuals were usually very arrogant, but at the site of The sh of Eight Orders, they all
behaved modestly, none daring to be excessively arrogant. In thends of the Nortnds, the Eight
Orders held a very high status, on par with the Five Lords, and the Protégés of the organizations
present at the championship were the elite talents, with vast potential for growth, not to be trifled
with.
In the early morning, as the bell tolled, the Eight Orders Commanders personally led their Protégés
to the training grounds, entering from eight different directions. Everyone in the stands rose to their
feet. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and cheers as they strained to see the Eight
Orders'' lineup and discern their features.
"My old friends, please, please,e in," the old city lord warmly invited the Eight Orders
Commanders to ascend to the high tform and take their seats on either side.
Over a hundred fully armed guards protected the main stage, separating them from the other
spectators.
The eight Commanders wore smiles, seemingly havinge to good terms over the past two days,
engaging in cheerful conversation and not forgetting to praise each other''speting Protégés.
The atmosphere appeared very harmonious.
Thepeting Protégés of the Eight Orders gathered at eight positions around thebat
tform, observing each other, each filled with a high fighting spirit and formidable presence.
The stands teemed with hundreds and thousands of people, buzzing with lively discussions and
pointing fingers. They had already learned about this year''s Eight Orders lineup through their own
channels, which was much stronger than in previous years, especially the Ster Precepts, which
had produced three Advanced Mage contenders, clearly aiming to dominate the top ranks. Each
organization had Advanced Mage Protégéspeting, and more than thirty Protégés had
advanced to Stage IX for over a year.
Such a powerful lineup was rare in previous years, and the anticipation for this sh of Eight
Orders was high.
Of course, vin was an exception.
"Look there, the one in ck—that''s vin, the Novice Mage Stage VIII from Cobalt Strike."
"He''s quite the handsome one, isn''t he? Teehee."
"Is he really a servant? Doesn''t seem like it with that bearing."