What could possibly excite the Wine Master, Lan Jue, the Driver, and even Roxanne, so much so that Star Division had to be mobilized?
When they left the Reaper's Arena and returned to Skyfire Avenue, they felt a surge of protogenia. It was intense, almost manic.
Only Paragons could truly use protogenia.
Some particularly gifted Adepts, such as Lan Jue and Chu Cheng, were able to use it for a short period of time.
In other words, what they felt was the power of a Paragon. It was chaotic and uncontrollable, but it wasn't destructive.
It was an area of effect release.
Lan Jue had experienced it once before, when the Bookworm broke through to Paragon.
When Lan Jue sensed the ripples of protogenia, he knew immediately that someone was about to break through to Paragon.
When the Bookworm broke through to Paragon, he'd been a blessing to many. The ripples of protogenia weren't something anyone could sense.
There were no more than a dozen Paragons in all of humanity.
When a new Paragon appeared, it was easy for other Adepts to gain a deeper understanding of the new Paragon.
It was a rare opportunity.
In a situation like this, Star Division had to gather everyone to meditate. If even a small number of them could improve, it would be a huge boost to the Star Division's strength.
In less than a year, this was the second time Skyfire Avenue had a new Paragon. It was a rarity in human history.
Not even the Clairvoyant and the Wine Master's era had two Paragons in one year.
New Paragons came one after another.
The benefits to Skyfire Avenue were enormous. It wasn't just a boost in strength, but also a boost in the appeal of Skyfire Avenue.
As an Arcanist, who wouldn't want to be able to improve themselves?
Perhaps even become a Paragon in the future.
But becoming a Paragon was easier said than done.
But if they could understand the protogenia of a Paragon, they could understand the process of evolution. For any Adept, especially a high-level one, it would be a great help.
It must be extremely attractive.
When the Gourmet evolved, he didn't release his protogenia because his Discipline was the blood of Hades. That would have brought disaster.
That kind of dark law was not suitable for the vast majority of ability users.
Only in a place like the Dark Citadel.
Only then would it be useful to the vassal ability users.
When the Bookworm ascended, it was a pleasant surprise to all the Adepts on Skyfire Avenue, as well as all of Skyfire Planet. Lan Jue's A.R.L.C. class had benefited immensely.
The first time might have been a coincidence, but the second time within a year, what did this mean?
This meant that Skyfire Avenue had a very strong foundation.
With Lan Jue and the Pharmacist's stunning performances in the Adept Tournament, there was no doubt they would become Paragons in the future.
In this case, there is no doubt.
Skyfire Avenue was a great attraction to all Adepts.
Star Division's soldiers belonged to Skyfire Avenue, so they didn't all live on Skyfire Avenue.
They weren't too far away.
When Su Xiaosu gave the order, many of the more powerful Adepts felt the ripples of protogenia.
They didn't hesitate to rush out.
Before long, a large crowd of people began to converge on Skyfire Avenue. Only Skyfire Avenue's own Adepts were allowed to enter Skyfire Avenue's first floor.
The Adepts who came from outside were blocked outside.
Of course there was a difference between studying protogenia from a distance and studying it from a distance.
An Liu and her enforcers played an important role in this situation.
Only after their identities had been checked would they be allowed to enter Skyfire Avenue's first floor.
Lan Jue was the best example of this.
Star Division's soldiers rushed to his side.
"Form up according to your squads, then sit where you are.
Meditate, and prepare to meditate. "Lan Jue's voice was low.
In the past, the order would have been chaotic. Skyfire Avenue's management was lax, and the Adepts weren't subordinate to each other. Who would listen to his orders?
But after Star Division's training and battle experience, the Skyfire Avenue's Adepts were united as a unit. Before long, they were in formation. They sat down and waited in silence.
Lan Jue and the Driver exchanged a look, then sat down as well. This was an important opportunity for them.
They weren't far from becoming Paragons. If they could experience the ripples of protogenia, it would be of great benefit to them.
Before long, the Star Division was assembled. Eight hundred soldiers sat in orderly rows on Skyfire Avenue's streets.
The Adepts in Skyfire Avenue also felt the ripples of protogenia, and came to the surface. Unfortunately, they had no choice but to wait outside Skyfire Avenue.
It was only natural that they were treated differently.
The Skyfire Avenue's Adepts were overjoyed and proud. They rejoiced that they belonged to Skyfire Avenue. Those who didn't belonged to Skyfire Avenue, on the other hand, were filled with regret.
Of course, they didn't have much time for regret. The ripples of protogenia had already appeared. Even if it was a little weaker, it was better than nothing.
Every Adept waited with rapt attention.
Before long, the roar of a dragon filled the air.
The sky above Skyfire Avenue was suddenly filled with dark clouds.
The rolling clouds were oppressive, and the ripples of protogenia that had been weak before grew stronger.
It was an aura that was filled with violence and overbearingness. However, amidst this violence, there was also a mysterious calmness.
This stillness was filled with Buddhist wisdom. Even as their power swelled, their hearts were at peace.
It was the first time Lan Jue and the Driver had felt something like this. They both looked up into the sky.
The Driver didn't know who was about to break through, but Lan Jue did.
Or rather, he guessed.
The dragon's roar grew louder and louder. Suddenly, a crack opened in the dark clouds, and a beam of golden light descended from above.
At the same time, in one of the buildings on Skyfire Avenue, a beam of light shot up into the sky.
When it first took flight, it was in human form. Then, as it did, it took on the form of an enormous arhat.
A golden dragon emerged from the dark clouds. It had five claws, and its body was twisted and contorted. It breathed a torrent of golden energy into the arhat's body.
The arhat's body was covered in a layer of golden light. It was a dazzling sight to behold.
The golden light that fell from above seemed to respond to the arhat's presence, and enveloped him entirely.
Golden light swirled around him.
A warm smile spread across the arhat's face. He looked down at the Star Division soldiers sitting cross-legged on Skyfire Avenue. He nodded his head, then took a step forward. He hovered above them, and sat cross-legged.
A deep Sanskrit chant began to rise from his lips. Runes unique to Buddhism sprang to life and swirled around him, then slowly melted into his body.
The golden dragon flew over and coiled in a circle. Eventually, it became a giant golden lotus that hovered beneath the arhat's body.
The chant sent everyone's hearts into a state of stillness. It was like their minds had sunk into the abyss. No matter how strong their thoughts were, they were all at peace.
That kind of tranquil state was extremely rare.
The Adepts outside of Skyfire Avenue all saw what was happening. To the average person, it was a miracle. To Adepts, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event!
Without a doubt, Skyfire Avenue was about to gain another Paragon. A new Paragon.
The Clairvoyant was gone, but Skyfire Avenue was growing stronger by the day.
A silvery figure appeared near the arhat, hovering in the air. His scepter was in hand, and his body shimmered with silver light.
"Ah!
Look, it's the Cosmagus. "Someone in the crowd outside of Skyfire Avenue cried out.
Immediately afterward, two white lights lit up at the same time and appeared on the other side of the Golden Arhat, faintly protecting him.
"That's … His Majesty the Arcane Magnate and the Karmic Scholar!"
The Epochrion sighed and shook her head. She flew over to the Wine Master's side and watched the golden arhat intently. She stopped at his side and quietly watched the Arhat.
She couldn't help but feel conflicted. Skyfire Avenue's strength had risen too quickly in the last two years.
Even before the Clairvoyant's death, the Two Citadels and the Major League were on his side.
Both the Citadels and the Major League believed that Skyfire Avenue's strength would plummet after the Clairvoyant's death.
Who would have guessed that Skyfire Avenue's strength hadn't declined. In fact, it had risen to a whole new level.
The Karmic Scholar and the Infernal Vanguard might not have been able to make up for the Clairvoyant's loss, but the Epochrion knew of Roxanne's return.
She was known as Skyfire Avenue's strongest Adept!
She was stronger than the Clairvoyant in combat.
She alone could make up for the Clairvoyant's loss. She was back, because of the Clairvoyant's departure.
The Epochrion had even wondered if her return was part of the Clairvoyant's calculations.
(To be continued)