Prime Originator

After reaching the Stage of Rejuvenation, Leon's strength and regenerative abilities improved considerably. 

Apart from that, he also gained much insight into demons and the nature of their cultivation. There was hidden knowledge that could only be obtained from their blood. 

When humans hear about demons, they think of them as an evil and bloodthirsty race with powerful bodies and strong regenerative abilities, making them difficult to kill as they spread malice and destruction to all who cross their path.

However, was such a powerful race always born that powerful? 

The answer was no—or at least, that was the answer Leon arrived at after refining and absorbing the blood essence of 30-odd demon corpses.

Demons were not born powerful, but they had an inherent ability to grow powerful quickly. It was the ability to assimilate the bloodline of other races and make it their own. 

From Leon's point of view, it was a type of blood cultivation.

Even so, it was a type of blood cultivation that is deeply ingrained in demons upon birth, which made it understandable why demons were vile and bloodthirsty by nature.

But even if Leon understood that much, it did not mean it was acceptable by human standards.

'Given the demon's nature, it is extremely difficult for demons to coexist with any other race, let alone humans.'

Leon's eyes flickered as he stood up and shelved everything to the back of his mind. He could continue contemplating the matter another time. 

Right now, there was a more pressing matter at hand.

Meanwhile, One-Eyed Venerable Shaman watched Leon stand up before he nodded, seeing that he was ready to join their conversation. 

"Since Young Master Leonhardt agrees with Miss Darlene's idea, is it also safe for this old man to assume that Young Master Leonhardt has a plan that would allow us to reach the other side of the trial ground?" One-Eyed Venerable Shaman asked. 

"I do have a plan," Leon nodded and said firmly, "However if you all trust me, I would like to take on the second trial alone."

"Alone, you say…?" 

One-Eyed Venerable Shaman, Aria, Darlene, and the other Battle Masters were immediately taken aback by Leon's decision. 

"No way!"

"It's too dangerous!"

Without surprise, Aria and Darlene were the first to reject Leon's decision immediately. Aria gripped Leon's arm firmly with bottled-up feelings. 

She was sick of him throwing himself head-first into danger all the time while she could only helplessly worry for his safety. 

"I hope you have a good reason for suggesting something so ridiculous, Young Master Leonhardt…" One-Eyed Venerable Shaman smiled wryly and said, "Even a group of Greater Demons could not get past those things. What makes you think you can do it alone?"

Leon rested a hand on top of Aria's hand and gave her a reassuring smile before facing One-Eyed Venerable Shaman seriously.

"The group of Greater Demons was strong, yes, but what they lacked wasn't strength. It was versatility. They had brute strength but a limited range of different abilities to use. However, I am different," he stated confidently.

"My strength might not be greater than the demons' combined strength, but with my abilities, I will not be pinned and overwhelmed by those creatures."

"And what happens if you do end up pinned and overwhelmed by said creatures? How can you be so certain, Young Master Leonhardt?" One-Eyed Venerable Shaman furrowed his brows with doubt. 

"I believe a demonstration is more convincing than any words spoken," Leon smiled before saying, "But even if I do get pinned down by those creatures' overwhelming numbers, they won't be able to exhaust me to death like the demons."

Although the strange creatures in the second trial have wood-like skin, they still bleed with red blood like normal humans. 

"Battlefield of blood is my domain." Leon stared inside the second trial ground filled with tree-like creatures that had yet to disappear and said, "So long as they bleed red, I will be inexhaustible."

"I see…" One-Eyed Venerable Shaman's eyes flickered before he said, "Since Young Master Leonhardt's mind is set, I will no longer try to persuade you otherwise."

After convincing the Crimsonfog Tribe's side, Leon took some time to reassure Aria and Darlene of his absolute confidence. 

Sometime later, he stood before the fine line that divided the first and second trial ground before he glanced back at Aria and Darlene. 

"Keep your eyes open and observe what I'll do. It'll be a good experience for the both of you," Leon stated before adding, "Darlene might have already noticed it, but space inside the secret realm is not as solid as the outside. As such, I will be using my spatial ability."

After Leon finished speaking, Aria and Darlene's gaze quickly turned solemn as they stood back and watched Leon without daring to blink.

Since he said it would be a good experience for them, it must be so.

When space is less solid, it is easier to manipulate. And when space is easier to manipulate, less energy is expended in doing so.

If Darlene hadn't used her spatial ability inside the secret realm, Leon would've missed such a subtle detail. 

After all, the solidity of space isn't visible to the naked eye.

Because of the spatial seal on Gaia, the solidity of space on Gaia was much higher than it should be. This restrains the spatial abilities of Spatial Awakeners and makes it difficult for them to exercise their full potential.

'It's been some time since I used this ability. There's a chance I might make a mistake since the Divine Realm and this realm is different. But since my spatial ability is at 9-stars and the solidity of space in this secret realm is different from outside, I should be fine… probably,' Leon mused.

Shortly after, Leon reminded, "Alright, I'm going now. Watch carefully. This is what you can do with Spatial Law."

In that instance, Leon dashed forward.

Simultaneous, two points in space in front of him quickly converged as if they were being pinched together, causing the other end of the second trial ground to appear much closer.

It only lasted an instant before returning to the way it was, making everything seemed like an illusion.

However, the Crimsonfog Tribe's people knew it was no illusion as they vaguely saw Leon on the other side of the second trial ground.

"This…"

Everyone's eyes quickly widened in that instance.