The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 1026

"Probably," Ophelia said with a shrug. "Mr. Hoffman only mentioned that the Three Forbidden Lands could be helpful to you. He wasn't too sure about the specifics. He's too busy, so he sent me to help you explore them."

Felix was startled. "Ophelia, don't tell me... you've already been to all Three Forbidden Lands?"

When Ophelia nodded, Felix was stunned. The Three Forbidden Lands were places people in Martial City feared to even talk about, yet she had gone to all of them and returned unscathed. It was hard to believe.

"How else could I gather information for you? Look at you, acting all surprised. Honestly, Naomi would've been better suited for this task, but she couldn't give up on her dream of helping her village prosper. So here I am."

Felix chuckled bitterly. His fellow apprentices really went above and beyond for him.

"Still, the results weren't bad! I can't guarantee everything, but I'm quite proud of one thing. I've figured out the correct order to visit the Three Forbidden Lands. You have to go to Echo Cavern first, then Corpse Town, and finally Mist Ridge. If you mess up the sequence, there's a high chance you'll end up in mortal danger."

"I can't go with you, though," Ophelia added, her tone serious. "I could only keep myself safe and make it out alive. I couldn't delve too deeply into them. If I were to join you, it might even trigger unforeseen complications. It's too risky."

Ophelia, would you

turn to be caught off guard, and she widened her eyes in shock. "What? You've actually been to Echo

innocently, and Ophelia patted her

two zones. Otherwise, we'd probably be building a grave for you right now. Ugh, I can't believe I

just assumed that with your current strength, you wouldn't even think about approaching the Three Forbidden

to gather

seeking you out, but thankfully, nothing bad

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Felix couldn't help but laugh nervously. "Well, I did get è something from Echo Cavern. It's a daggen called Lumen. It's already bonded to my soul. But I can only vaguely sense its

she didn't know what secrets lay within

should be Corpse Town. As for when you go,

Ophelia grinned playfully. "Well, my mission here is done. I'm heading

grimaced. "Ophelia, can't you stay and help