Chapter 938 - Martial Saint

Over the next few days, Aria seemed to be busy. Considering she needed to show her progress to be recognized by the peak master and the others even further, she couldn't escape from this.

Alex decided to stop the training for the time being until she had finished all her problems.

Meanwhile, he focused on cultivating. Although it required him five years, he calculated it with Eulja's time, not this world's time. If he needed to calculate it with this world's time, he required around two years. And he never stopped cultivating every day ever since he got into the sect no matter how tired he was after training Aria.

Finally, a few days had passed. Alex didn't come out from the residence all the time, but he still understood a few things happening outside since Njomo reported him once a day. 

Aria had fought 1-Star to 3-Star Martial Saint monsters in front of the elder, showing her fighting prowess. And when they were alone, she showed the progress of her Purgatory Sword. 

The peak master was satisfied when she saw Aria's progress was beyond her imagination. After all, that move was the Sword God's original Divine Sword Art, so the technique was hard to copy or made it her own. However, the moment Aria wielded it, she saw a possibility of her succeeding it.

In other words, this might be the first time someone was learning the Sword God's Original Sword Art because those who usually succeeded in the past only learned his Dual Blade, Hell Lion, or something similar. No one mastered this in the past. If she took care of Aria, there might be a chance for the peak to contend with the First Peak that had been reigning as champion this whole time. 

That was why she only showed what was necessary to settle down the elders while keeping the rest a secret, making sure that the First Peak didn't snatch her. 

A few days later, Aria returned to the house while having a smile on her face. 

"I have succeeded. I've gained the peak master's and the elders' trust."

Alex stayed silent, not knowing what to say. On one hand, she was doing this because of his order. On the other hand, this would also become a great thing for her in the future. 

"You don't need to mind about it." She shook her head, knowing what Alex was thinking. She looked up and sighed. "When I was a small and weak child, many looked down on me because I couldn't see. Despite the strength of my parents, it couldn't stop the rumors in the family, saying I was a cursed child.

"That was why I learned everything necessary, including this sense of mine through bitter training. My father has always told me he loves me, while my mother took care of me and made sure I didn't give up. When I reached the peak of the younger generation and caught up with my brother's progress, I shut them up. 

"It was at that time I realized…Standing at the top felt nice. Not only could I satisfy those who put a high expectation in me, but I could also stand on top of those who bullied me. More importantly, I could finally enjoy my peace." She hesitated for a second before changing her thoughts. "Maybe it's a bit different. What made me happy was the fact that you could use everything in your possession to make your family proud.

"Although your case is not really the same, it's something similar. So, I just can't contain my smile." She smiled at Alex.

"Is that so? I should thank you then." Alex nodded with a smile.

"By the way, there is one thing I want to ask you. When are you leaving?" She asked. "I mean, it's not like I want you to go or something. I just want to prepare for it." 

"After I advance to another level. If my guess is right, it's around two years."

"I see." She nodded. 

"Don't worry. I will try to make you at least 5-Star Martial Saint by that time." Alex smirked. "And the training is going to be harder from now on."

"Are you going to turn me into a monster?"

"Nope. I am just turning you into a masochist."

"What is that?"

"It's just a term for someone who loves pain."

"Ehm…" She suddenly made a weird smile as if she couldn't understand what he just said.

"Don't think much about it. Every single cultivator has a certain degree of this."

"I hope you can use a different term, you know. It's not like I love pain."

"Neither do I. Fine. Just say that you have a pain tolerance." Alex shrugged. 

"Yeah. That's better." 

"Anyway, let's start training again."

"Understood."

After having the conversation, the two went back to their training. Since she had been recognized by those people, he started increasing her training so as to keep up with that expectation. 

This training could be continued for a long time because the peak master had given her permission to increase her strength as quickly as possible before revealing it. And she believed Aria would be able to reach God Rank Expert under one hundred years old. Even though this was Alex's effort, she could claim it so as to prevent anyone from snatching her, telling she was the one more suited to teach her.

Thus, one month had passed, and Aria finally triggered her Lightning Tribulation. Out of curiosity, Alex decided to stay and watch, wondering how she faced the Lightning Tribulation. 

As one would expect, she destroyed the first and second wave with just her strength alone. As for the third and fourth waves were handled with high-speed movements. It was just pure speed and power since she didn't use her Lightning Element to handle the two waves.

Only when she faced the fifth and sixth, she used her Lightning Element. It wasn't really much of a problem for Aria to handle this type of lightning. But when the purple lightning came, she finally became serious. 

She released her Lightning to the highest degree and unleashed a strong Sword Wave. That strong attack destroyed the seventh and eighth waves. Things started to get real because Aria felt the need to weaken the Lightning Tribulation first before hitting it with the Sword Wave.

With enough effort, she finally destroyed the ninth wave. If only golden lightning were to appear, there might be no one who could challenge it. Even Aria, the one he had taught in this world, couldn't face it. After all, he perfectly understood how dangerous a Golden Lightning could be. 

Well, considering the fact that his previous self broke the taboo to send the knowledge to the current him, he could understand why it was far stronger than a normal Lightning Tribulation that could even shake the entire world. 

He wondered what kind of fate he had if the Golden Lightning Tribulation made its presence here. It would turn the world upside-down to the point the three sects wouldn't mind having another war just to get that person.

Alex sighed when he thought about it and kept watching over her tribulation. 

As soon as Aria saw the last lightning strike, she went all out and utilized her Sword Qi well, obliterating the tenth wave. She struggled a bit earlier because she conserved her stamina like how a careful person would do. 

She still remembered how Alex taught her how to live below your means. Although it would have another meaning for normal humans, it held a special meaning for Alex. 

What he truly meant by that sentence was to fight someone while holding back until you can see the whole strength of your opponents. In other words, if she kept using the lowest amount of energy possible to handle someone, they would start increasing their power, allowing her to assess the situation even further before defeating her opponent.

That was why when the tenth wave appeared, she didn't mind holding back again because nothing would happen to her after destroying this one last strike. 

The sky turned bright again as Elder Illevis went to the bottom of the mountain and congratulated her personally. She just couldn't believe that Aria could advance two times ever in five months. 

Unfortunately, she had pledged to not asking for Alex's cultivation technique because not only would he leave, but Aria would surely follow. If the other two sects got this, it would be far worse than having your own people snatching from you.

Clap.

Clap.

Clap.

Alex's applause echoed as Aria bowed her head to him.

"Thank you for giving me this chance. I have never thought I can truly become a Martial Saint this fast." She smiled. "It's all thanks to you."

"Nope. I am just providing the method. Your will and perseverance are the ones that grant you this opportunity." 

She smiled. "You make me embarrassed." 

"By the way, how do you feel?"

"I am great. The fatigue from earlier has disappeared as well, so I won't have any problem even if I need to start practicing again after this." She pumped her fist. "In fact, I am pretty fired up to increase my cultivation even faster." 

"Haha, I like it." Alex nodded before looking at his right. A few seconds later, the peak master made her appearance. 

"To think you have indeed become a Martial Saint this fast. It's really surprising." She nodded with a serious face.

"Thank you, Peak Master. Thanks to Peak Master for giving me the chance to cultivate peacefully this whole time I can reach this step this fast." She smiled. 

"No, no. That's all your effort." She shook her head. "Anyway, I am here to congratulate you. So, here is your present. I want you to keep aiming even higher."

She sensed the thing in Peak Master's hand before realizing it was a pill. "This is…"

"This is a Lightning Seed Pill. This pill can enhance your Lightning Element and increase your cultivation at the same time. It's a peak Rank 8 Pill."

"This…Am I really deserved all this? I didn't do anything for the past few months, so it looks like I am just taking it for granted."

"No. Those who are talented deserved more. Of course, it doesn't mean those who are slightly less talented don't deserve this, but talent can't be measured. At one time, you can be at the lowest of the lowest, but the next day, you can be the most talented person in the universe. Showing a great reward for the winner is a must, so the disciples can become even more motivated to reach higher cultivation." She smiled. 

"In that case, I will take it." Aria nodded and gently took the pill before storing it inside her Space Ring. "Thank you, Peak Master."

"Umu. Since you have received it, I will be leaving again." She nodded, turned around, and flew away, but she didn't forget to take another look at Alex, who was very mysterious with a complicated thought.