“Master!”
“Leo!”
Holden, Violet, Aimee, Christian, and others couldn’t hide their excitement as they approached Leo.
Leo glanced at everyone, nodded with a smile, and then focused on Holden.
With a wave of his right hand, the Lava Beast Fire, wrapped in his spiritual power, appeared and floated in front of Holden.
As they gazed at the purple-gold fireball, a fervent desire flickered in everyone’s eyes. This was a Celestial Artifact; possessing it could significantly enhance one’s strength.
Of course, despite the proximity of the Celestial Artifact, no one dared to harbor any greed.
“Holden, you should refine this Lava Beast Fire,” Leo said to Holden.
Holden was taken aback and quickly replied, “Master, you should be the one to refine it.”
“No need to refuse. Violet and Aimee are women and not suited for this fire. As for me, I already have the Nether Flame. The Lava Beast Fire is most suitable for you,” Leo stated directly.
There was another reason Leo didn’t mention: he might soon leave the Southern Marches Realm, and the Seven Stars Sect would need Holden and the others to protect it, making Holden the best choice.
“Yes, thank you, Master!” Holden wasn’t one to be overly modest and immediately accepted with a nod.
Leo nodded in return and then turned his gaze toward the various factions gathered at the Seven Stars Plaza. He raised his voice and said, “Thank you all for attending today. The Seven Stars Sect is now officially established. Please take your seats; there will be fine wine and a Medicinal Feast served shortly.”
The various factions had brought gifts, so proper hospitality was necessary.
“Lord Leo, you’re too kind.” Seeing Leo’s gesture, the leaders of the factions quickly returned the courtesy, not daring to show any disrespect.
The Seven Stars Sect’s master was a formidable figure who could defeat even Spirit God realm experts, commanding their admiration.
After the ceremony and feast concluded, the leaders of various factions approached Leo to bid farewell respectfully.
Today’s battle ensured that Leo and the Seven Stars Sect’s reputation would spread across more than a dozen nearby kingdoms and even northward beyond the Moonset Sea.
Soon, all factions would know that in the Martial Dynasty’s Starstream Hollow, a powerful sect capable of defeating Spirit God realm experts had emerged!
“Lord Leo, your extraordinary strength is admirable. If you ever have time, please visit our Azure Sky Sword Sect,” Oceanus invited with a bow.
“The Celestial Origin Dynasty also welcomes Lord Leo. His Majesty and I will be honored to host you,” Hale said with a smile as he approached.
Leo nodded with a smile, “If I have the opportunity, I will certainly visit.”
Besides Oceanus and Hale, other factions also showed respect in front of Leo.
Of course, how much sincerity there was in their gestures was another matter.
Many present were well aware of the Galactic Dynasty’s immense power north of the Moonset Sea.
Moreover, within the Galactic Dynasty, Makhi wasn’t the only Spirit God realm expert. While Leo could defeat one Spirit God realm expert, could he defeat two or three?
Among the many factions present, some showed respect outwardly but were not optimistic about the Seven Stars Sect in their hearts.
The Spiritfire Sect’s master, Fierce Fire, bowed and said, “Lord Leo, your talent is astonishing, but I’m afraid the Galactic Dynasty won’t let this go easily. I hope you prepare accordingly.”
“Thank you for the reminder,” Leo replied calmly.
The Martial Dynasty’s royal family, the Zratol Watts family, Falling Blossom Palace, and other factions close to Leo also bid farewell one after another.
Compared to other factions, these groups showed genuine concern.
As dusk approached, all factions departed from the Seven Stars Sect.
In the Seven Stars Hall.
Leo, Violet, Holden, Alondra, Jennifer, and other high-ranking members of the Seven Stars Sect were present.
“I will be entering seclusion next. The sect’s affairs will be in your hands,” Leo said solemnly as he looked at everyone present.
“Yes, Master!” Everyone exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
“Leo, are you aiming for the Spirit God realm?” Violet asked.
Leo nodded affirmatively.
He had already touched upon the barrier of the Spirit God realm before. After his battle with Makhi, that barrier had loosened, and he sensed that Thunder Tribulation was imminent.
“Alondra, gather all information related to the Galactic Dynasty. Our next adversary will be them!” A cold gleam flashed in Leo’s eyes as he instructed Alondra.
The path of spiritual cultivation was one of defying fate and naturally involved facing formidable enemies along the way.
Leo would not surrender easily nor hand over the Seven Stars Sect or Starfall Shop to anyone else.
“Yes, Master. I will collect all relevant information on the Galactic Dynasty,” Alondra replied seriously, understanding the gravity of the situation.
After arranging sect affairs, Leo went alone to the back mountain of the Seven Stars Sect.
It was a tranquil valley.
This place was the source of spiritual veins deep within Starstream Hollow and also where spiritual energy was most abundant.
The valley was filled with spirit-gathering grass that swayed gently in the breeze.
At the center of the valley stood a stone platform made of spiritual jade where Leo sat cross-legged.
Gazing at the serene valley before him, Leo exhaled softly as light flickered in his eyes.
Over a year ago, when he crossed through a spatial rift from Earth to this world, he had only been at the peak of an upper-level Spirit King. Meanwhile, an elder from the Frostwhisper Clan who took Sophia away was at the Spirit God realm.
Back then, facing that elder was akin to an ant confronting an elephant for Leo.
Now he was just a small step away from truly reaching the Spirit God realm.
Leo closed his eyes slightly and focused inwardly on his dantian.
Within his dantian lay a nine-colored golden core that had become almost transparent. Inside it was an infant-like figure clearly visible.
Taking a deep breath of valley air before slowly exhaling it out again brought peace to Leo’s mind and spirit.
Then he flipped his right hand over, revealing a golden-yellow pill about dragon-eye size resting on his palm surface.
The pill bore strange patterns on its surface, emitting divine fluctuations.
This golden-yellow pill was none other than “Sacred Golden Elixir” obtained by Leo from Pill Sovereign Island.
This elixir aided breaking through into deity transformation, increasing chances of entering Spirit God realm.
He opened his mouth and swallowed Sacred Golden Elixir.
Upon entry, it transformed into golden-yellow liquid and entered the stomach.
A gentle yet ocean-like surging medicinal power began spreading throughout the body.
Sacred Golden Elixir’s potency exceeded expectations, within which familiar sensation arose.
That familiarity stemmed from Nether Flame, residing within body.
The Sacred Golden Elixir was precisely the masterpiece forged by the Ancient Tyrant Pill Sovereign using the Nether Flame. Combined with the Pill Sovereign’s unparalleled mastery in the Pill Path, this Sacred Golden Elixir was of an exceptionally high quality, a testament to the Sovereign’s profound expertise and divine craftsmanship.