From the next day onward, Leonard’s routine became incredibly disciplined. 0

Now at the Demigod Tier, he no longer needed sleep. Instead, he would meditate to calm his mind and open his eyes at dawn. After a few cycles of major circulation to assess his physical condition, he headed to the Golden Dragon Order’s training grounds to observe the knights engaged in personal practice.0

Having greatly exhausted their energy twice in the southern seas, their swordsmanship lacked its usual sharpness, but the fiery determination in their eyes burned brighter than ever before. The taste of victory, long forgotten from those years of stagnation, had rekindled a passion buried deep within their souls.0

Their skills have improved, albeit slightly. It seems like fighting well against an Outer God’s fragment allowed them to progress.0

Thanks to Deification, Leonard was able to perceive their growth clearly. Even the Golden Dragon Knights who had been stagnant for decades, or even centuries, showed faint progress.0

Just like Ancestor Cardenas had said, it seemed their potential for growth had not been entirely extinguished. 0

Though the path of sudden enlightenment may be closed to them, the gradual path remains open. If they can refine the insights left behind by Ancestor Cardenas and accumulate enough merit, breaking through to the Demigod Tier might...0