Chapter 332: Talents Emerge in Every Era

“Keep an eye on the movements of the pro-war faction. The opposition and the Wolf Clan should also be vigilant!” In another grand mansion, a hall was filled with no less than thirty people. A bald old man gave orders in a deep voice to those around him.

The affairs of the pro-war faction and the Wolf Clan had completely disrupted the situation, making things complicated and causing everyone to worry.

“Elder Locke, when do you think the leader will return?” At the same time, a man in the crowd asked the bald man beside him.

Locke, one of the twin elders of the Scorpion King clan, was brothers with Robby. Both were highly skilled, on the verge of reaching the Yin Huang realm, and could be considered powerful figures. They had also encountered Rod several times before.

“Why the rush? Haven’t you heard he went to the Death Battlefield? He should be here soon!” Locke said impatiently, frowning. He had heard this question so many times that his ears were numb! He regretted bringing these guys here—they were just causing trouble and adding to his worries.

“Enough, Slok. You keep asking every day. I’m tired of hearing it. The leader will be fine. You don’t understand over the past few years, but how could I, Kambi, not understand? Nothing will happen to him!” Another young man stepped forward at that moment.

“I also believe it, Kambi. I, Sambik, am sure the leader will return soon!” A burly man then spoke up.

If Rod saw these people, he would be overjoyed and surprised—none other than his brothers, his only brothers!

Kambi, Sambik, Jem, Skora, and one person Rod cared most about—the only woman, Nightingale! These brothers, who had followed Rod from Iron Bar Town ever since his identity was exposed, had now arrived at the Source of Darkness, in the Scorpion King clan’s mansion.

“Alright, Hori, take them downstairs. It’s time to train. Don’t even look at your current strength—after three years, this is all you’ve achieved! How dare you face your leader? Aren’t you afraid of feeling inferior?” Thinking of Rod, Locke’s lips twitched. Looking at this group, he said with a bitter smile.

That pervert, Rod, had actually reached the Yin Huang realm. Damn it, was he really that excellent? He even felt a bit jealous.

That’s why, compared to Rod, Nightingale and Skora’s group seemed utterly insignificant at this moment.

After three years of training, Skora and the others had reached the quasi-divine level. Even Nightingale, Visky, and Thiel had already reached the early divine stage! Three at the quasi-divine upper level, four at the quasi-divine middle level, and eight or nine at the early stage! The rest, under the full training of the Scorpion King clan, had also reached the sacred level. Even people like Kambi, Sambik, and Jem had reached the early sacred stage—truly a miracle. Such a team would undoubtedly be an unstoppable force on the continent!

In just three years, they had achieved results surpassing Rod’s, showing how much effort they had put in. They truly worked hard and motivated each other, and the Scorpion King clan had also done its best!

“What does ‘inferiority’ mean? The leader would never look down on us. We’re strong now, right? This is the Source of Darkness. Let’s not talk about these twisted places—how about going out to the mainland? We’ll absolutely dominate everything! Seriously, the leader is monstrous, insane. Having just one like him is already outrageous; if there were more, would we even have a chance to live?” Kambi complained with a pout.

Indeed, it seemed that anyone could only look up to Rod. Back then, Rod was only of medium strength within the team, but now he had far outpaced them all—truly monstrous. Especially after hearing that he had surpassed the divine level, Visky and Thiel, who had always seen him as a rival, were completely desperate!

At their current level, they naturally understood the gap and realized they might never be able to catch up with him.

“Still talking? You’re not even trying hard, yet you still dare to speak! It makes me angry! Hori, stay here and practice a hundred times!” Locke glared at Kambi and the others, shouting loudly. It seemed this was the first time he had faced such resistance, and he couldn’t do anything to them—otherwise, who knew what that madman Rod would do in retaliation.

The Scorpion King clan members present tried hard to hold back their laughter. Who was Elder Locke anyway? Had he ever been treated like this before? It was rare to see him at a loss, so everyone enjoyed watching it.

As for Hori, he felt a chill run down his spine. Locke might not dare do anything to Nightingale and the others, but he wouldn’t hesitate against him. His anger surged, making him sweat profusely. He cursed Kambi and the others inwardly, vowing that once he got them out, he would train them thoroughly!

Under Hory’s scolding, Kambi didn’t resist. Indeed, the three years of training had been under Hory’s guidance, and he had become the instructor in their eyes. Aside from Rod, he might be the only one they truly respected. Soon, the group left the hall amid Hory’s shouts, and the once lively hall fell silent. Only a few members of the Scorpion King clan remained.

“What’s the joke? You’ve had your fill and nothing to do, right?” After everyone left, Locke felt the stares of the others. He glared and shouted loudly, his face turning red.

“Cough, cough… No, nothing! Elder, you go on. I’ll be leaving first!” Startled by Locke’s outburst, the members quickly made excuses to leave, fearing what else the elder might do to them.

“Alright, Locke, don’t be like this. You’re such an adult now. Hehe, those kids aren’t bad at all!” With only one person left—the bald old man—he clearly held the highest status among them, even above Locke.

“Elder Enforcer, you’re mocking me too!” Locke treated the Elder Enforcer with utmost respect; he wouldn’t dare be rude to anyone, let alone him. The Elder Enforcer’s status in the clan was supreme, and Locke couldn’t afford to offend him, or else he’d face serious consequences.

“Alright, don’t get angry. You’re such an adult now—time to cultivate your mindset! Stop glaring all the time. Otherwise, how can you reach the Yin Huang realm? Mindset is crucial! Are those kids Rod’s subordinates?” The old man said calmly, smiling at Locke.

“Mm, a bunch of ignorant kids!” Locke said disdainfully, pouting.

“Hmm, not bad. They’re promising talents. Back when you were their age, you weren’t as good as them! Especially those three leaders—what were their names again?” He thought for a moment. “Viski, Sayer, and Nightingale, right? All three have reached the divine level. Impressive! Achieving such things at such a young age—there’s no limit to what they can do in the future! They have excellent talent and potential. I didn’t expect Rod to have so many capable subordinates!” The old man nodded in approval.

“Indeed. Those three are strong and talented! Especially Viski—his future looks bright! They all have great perseverance, a bit like that kid Rod. They’re promising materials! Nightingale has a good relationship with Rod… Hehe, I think it’s…” Locke said with a sly grin, as if thinking of something amusing.

“Don’t worry too much about other people’s affairs. Since when have you cared about such things?” Hearing Locke’s words, the old man asked with a bitter smile.
“Isn’t this related to that kid? Rod, tsk tsk tsk! Things have gone too far—now we’re in a desperate situation, even in the battlefield of death. Truly, the new waves push aside the old; the old die on the shore. New talents emerge with each generation. We old folks are really getting old now! The world belongs to these young people.”
“There’s Lilith and Sognar from the Dragon clan, Heibin and Lucy from the Black Phoenix clan. Our Scorpion King clan is also quite good! The Mi Jiao clan is a bit weaker!”
“Of course, that pervert Rod doesn’t count. The Troll clan really produces perverts! Who would have thought that in just one year… Hey, I really don’t know what to say anymore!” Locke said with emotion, thinking of Rod and those young people.
“Hmm, yes. We’re old. The world belongs to these young people. The Wolf King of the Wolf clan is the biggest threat. I just hope his appearance won’t disrupt our plans! After hundreds of years, it’s time for our Scorpion King clan to step forward again! Otherwise, we’ll be forgotten!” The old man also smiled wistfully. In these times, it truly is the youth who rule!
“I’ve held back for a long time. Hehe, it’s time to take action now, or else I’ll get rusty!” Locke said, clearly excited. It seemed he had endured and waited for this day for a long time.
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“Huh? Still thinking about Rod?” In the courtyard, after finishing her training, Nightingale went to the back garden alone, gazing at the night sky. Before she knew it, familiar footsteps approached from behind her.
“Visky? Thiel? What are you two doing here?” Without turning around, Nightingale spoke directly. She knew those footsteps too well. After three years of living together day and night, she could identify them by their sound. There wasn’t a single member here she couldn’t recognize.
Especially Visky and Thiel—like her, they were among the best in this group. The three of them competed fiercely, progressing together, reaching the Saint level together, then the quasi-divine level, and finally the divine level. Now they were preparing to advance to the mid-divine level. It seemed every breakthrough was a competition, yet none of them could surpass the others by much. If anyone could be considered slightly ahead, it might be Visky, whose talent was a bit better—about half a step faster than the rest.

“Come and take a look. Hehe, once, the Source of Darkness was just a dream. I never thought I’d actually stand here today. Isn’t it a bit ridiculous? It turns out that everything is within reach; it’s just that people’s minds push it too far away, making it seem unattainable!” Thayer said with deep emotion, looking up at the pitch-black sky.