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 become 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.
Andrew’s 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 the network 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 final layer of his martial strength with no room for escape.
Finally, the first seal in Andrew’s lower energy core shattered completely.
The immense power of the pill converged in his energy core, like countless rivers pouring into the ocean.
His aura and latent combat 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 played 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 through completely.
“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… According to what my master once said, I will no longer belong to this world. Even now, I still don’t 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-
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“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, her laughter nging through the phone.
Andrew raised an eyebrow. “An opening ceremony? I don’t think that’s necessary. There’s no need to make a big fuss.”
Lauren teased, “It’s not a big fuss at all! Fran and I have invited distinguished guests from all over. You just need to relax and play the role of the brilliant director of the medical center, saving lives and leaving a legacy.”
“I wouldn’t dream of burdening you with all the trivial arrangements,” Andrew replied, chuckling wryly.
He hadn’t expected Lauren and Francesca to take care of everything for the clinic’s opening, even going as far as inviting the guests.
“Alright then. Thank you, my two lovely ladies.”
Lauren giggled. “You don’t need to thank me, Dr. Lloyd. After all, you just gave me such precious formulas. Compared to what you’ve done for me, this is barely worth mentioning! 1
“As for Fran… well, that’s up to you. She’s been a bit upset since she found out about us confirming our relationship.”
Andrew was surprised. “Fran is upset? Why? Shouldn’t she be happy and congratulating us?”
