The Martial Unity

A few days later, Rui stood at the edge of Ajanta Island, facing the island. His belt was heavily equipped with everything that he would need for a long journey. Before him were the four most important people to him in the Floating Sect.

Kane and the three Martial Seniors of the sect.

"Don't worry about me." Kane smiled as he shook the man's hand. "I'll catch up to you in no time. You're not getting rid of me that easily."

Rui chuckled. "Take your time. You've chosen a difficult path forward with many tribulations. It is best to be as prepared as possible. When the time comes, just give it your very best."

He nodded seriously. The two exchanged a knowing look with each other.

Kane had chosen a particularly risky and dangerous path to the Senior Realm. His determination to succeed in it had only grown ever since he decided on it. All Rui could do was give him some tips and hope for the best.

Senior Xanarn smiled as they exchanged an intimate hug and a brief soft kiss.

"You're going to have to tread carefully when Kane is ready to return to the Kandrian Empire," Rui warned her. "Don't forget everything I've told you about the Empire and the Martial Union as well as Chairman Deacon."

you, stop worrying so much," She giggled. "It will be fine. I'm actually a little excited to travel to the Kandrian Empire and meet your family. I'm

A wry resigned smile appeared on his face. "I'm glad you have your

you, kind sir." A hint of fake pride welled up

along with Kane. The probability of something going wrong was much lower with Kane guiding her to

Union would not dare to allow an unknown Martial Senior to go anywhere near his family. It would be an incompetent organization if it did. The second she approached

too seriously for anything less than that. That was the reason that it

Commissioner Reze. The letter was not only unsigned but also contained his fingerprint in his blood at the bottom. The

up the letter that Rui had prepared for Commissioner Reze, adding more credibility to Senior Xanarn, which would eventually allow her to join the Quarrier Orphanage. He had painstakingly come up with a sophisticated and complex multi-layered plan to ensure that Chairman

Martial Union, to having her reside in the Kandrian Empire for a while before abruptly joining the Orphanage one day

Rui was outside the Kandrian Empire, but to reinforce that he was in the Kandrian Empire. After drilling the convoluted

for this. Really. You have no idea what it means to me." He whispered to her as a mixture of guilt and gratitude appeared on his

bumping her forehead against

voice reduced to the softest of whispers. "I...

abashed embarrassment was visible on her face. They

too." She managed to squeeze out as her