Chapter 1784

With a single strike, Sebastian had slain the third-ranked disciple in the Top 100 of the outer sect! His astonishing feat spread like a thunderclap, shaking the entire Alpha Sect to its core. "How's your recovery going?" Sebastian looked at Leighley with deep concern, his voice urgent. "Are you feeling better?" Leighley lowered her head slightly while biting her lip. Beneath her veil, a flicker of barely noticeable emotion surfaced. After a brief silence, she finally replied, "I've recovered about 70%. I should be able to protect myself now." Sebastian quickly took out a carefully refined healing pill and handed it to her, his eyes filled with expectation. "I specially made this for you. It should greatly aid your recovery." Leighley accepted the pill gently, and there was a glimmer of emotion flashing through her gaze. Then, she said, "I received a message from my mentor." "So… Are you leaving soon?" Sebastian's voice trembled slightly, revealing his reluctance. "Not that soon." Leighley shook her head lightly. A passing breeze lifted her veil slightly. "Then… When?" Sebastian pressed, his gaze filled with longing, as if he wanted to etch Leighley's figure into his memory forever. "I won't be joining you in the Nine Spheres, but I'll wait for you to return." Leighley lifted her head, her eyes locking onto Sebastian's with unwavering determination, as if they could pierce through any obstacle. "Alright." Sebastian sighed and nodded helplessly. He knew that once Leighley made a decision, she was like an arrow that had already left the bow—impossible to change course. Suddenly, Jovi came rushing in like a whirlwind. His face was filled with anger as sweat dripped from his forehead. "Sebastian, something terrible has happened in the sect! "Feuer Sect sent people to challenge us! They've already defeated 28 of our alchemy disciples in a row! Other than Myke from before, no one can stand against them! That guy is so arrogant, he's practically trampling all over us!" At the sect's grand plaza, the disciples from Feuer Sect stood with their heads held high, their expressions brimming with arrogance and disdain. "So, this is the so-called Alpha Sect? Their so-called alchemy experts are nothing but trash!" "Hahaha! Alpha Sect's alchemy skills are completely overrated! Nothing but an empty reputation!" The Alpha Sect disciples were flushed with anger. Their fists clenched tightly, yet they were powerless to do anything. All they could do was glare at their opponents as their eyes practically spitted fire. "Feuer Sect has gone too far! This is absolute lawlessness!" "But our alchemy disciples have all lost… What are we supposed to do now?" Sebastian's brows furrowed tightly, as if locked in deep thought. His voice was low and steady as he said, "Let's go take a look. I'd like to see for myself what kind of skills this arrogant challenger has." The vast sect plaza was packed with people, and the atmosphere was so tense that it felt like the air itself had frozen. At the highest seat, Alpha Sect leader, Eldridge Peterson, sat with a stormy expression. His face was as dark as the sky before a raging tempest. "This guy is way too arrogant. Challenging our alchemy elders like this—he clearly doesn't take Alpha Sect seriously!" "Unbelievable! Just because he has some talent, he thinks he can do whatever he wants. This kind of person is trouble!" "Sure, Alpha Sect might have been a bit dominant in the past, but Feuer Sect has been suppressed for years. Now that they've finally produced a genius, they're acting like tyrants." "Even so, challenging the alchemy elder is outrageous. If Mr. Stanton wins, it won't be anything impressive—after all, he's up against a junior. But if he loses, it will be a complete humiliation. Alpha Sect will become the laughingstock of the entire region!" "I believe in Mr. Stanton! He'll definitely put this arrogant brat in his place. No one dares run wild in Alpha Sect without consequences!" The disciples were furious, their words filled with indignation and frustration. But deep down, they all understood that regardless of the outcome, Arnold Gates challenging Raphael Stanton had already drawn immense attention. The Alpha Sect disciples were beyond exasperated. Alchemists were already rare, and now, over 20 of their best had been completely defeated. At that moment, someone suddenly thought of Myke from the past. "Wait a minute! Didn't Sebastian from the outer sect defeat Myke before? Where is he now? Maybe he can turn this situation around!" "That's right! How could we forget about him?" More and more people reignited their hope. Just as they were discussing this, Raphael appeared in the plaza. His expression was full of arrogance as he loudly declared, "A clueless brat like you dares to make a scene in my Alpha Sect? Watch how I teach you a lesson!"