Chapter 554 But those who reached the level of an eighth grade alchemist paid unimaginable prices in effort and hardship .


    They had faced countless life and death crises and needed immense fortune to encounter rare opportunities and profound enlightenment to be an eighth grade alchemist .


    Andrew , however , had walked the path others spent their entire lives treading , finishing it over a decade ago .


    As per the old saying , The tallest tree in the forest is always the first to be felled .


    Ten years ago , Andrew had been forced to carve a bloody path out of Chetvine , vanishing into obscurity .


    Now , seated calmly in his meditation chamber , Andrew took a deep breath and swallowed the Ascension Pill in one go .


    A surge of immense heat rushed to his head and spread through every part of his body .


    Break ! he muttered .


    Andrews eyes glowed with a faint golden hue as he clenched his teeth and let out a low growl .


    The roaring sound of thunder coursed through his twin core meridians first , then surged into his twelve primary meridians and spread across thework of his entire body .


    The three seals that had locked away his martial strength since he fled the imperial capital began to react .


    The first seal started to crumble .


    The second seal loosened ever so slightly .


    But the third seal remained immovable , tightly binding the finalyer of his martial strength with no room for escape .


    Finally , the first seal in Andrews lower energy core shatteredpletely .


    The immense power of the pill converged in his energy core , like countless rivers pouring into the ocean .


    His aura andtentbat strength , dormant for years , began to awaken with a series of crisp popping sounds .


    No one knew how much time had passed before Andrew , sitting cross legged , opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath .


    His eyes sparkled like the morning star , clear and radiant .


    A faint smile yed on his lips as he stood and stretched his body .


    The first seal was broken ! The second seal had loosened , ready to be shattered with further effort .


    All he needed was to collect more rare medicinal herbs and refine an even stronger pill to break throughpletely .


    Once the second seal is broken , I can return to Chetvine and settle the debts of the past ! And when the third seal .


    is broken … ording to what my master once said , I will no longer belong to this world .


    Even now , I still dont understand what he meant .


    1 Andrew murmured quietly , feeling the boundless power flowing within him .


    Deciding not to dwell on it , he set the thought aside .


    Chapter 554 At that moment , his phone rang-  Dr.


    Lloyd , today is a perfect day ! Fran and I have already made arrangements for a grand opening ceremony for your medical center , Lauren said cheerfully , herughter nging through the phone .


    Andrew raised an eyebrow .


    An opening ceremony ? I dont think thats necessary .


    Theres no need to make a big fuss .


    Lauren teased , Its not a big fuss at all ! Fran and I have invited distinguished guests from all over .


    You just need to rx and y the role of the brilliant director of the medical center , saving lives and leaving a legacy .


    I wouldnt dream of burdening you with all the trivial arrangements , Andrew replied , chuckling wryly .


    He hadnt expected Lauren and Francesca to take care of everything for the clinics opening , even going as far as inviting the guests .


    Alright then .


    Thank you , my two lovelydies .


    Lauren giggled .


    You dont need to thank me , Dr.


    Lloyd .


    After all , you just gave me such precious forms .


    Compared to what youve done for me , this is barely worth mentioning ! 1 As for Fran … well , thats up to you .


    Shes been a bit upset since she found out about us confirming our rtionship .


    Andrew was surprised .


    Fran is upset ? Why ? Shouldnt she be happy and congratting us ?