"Put on the rings!"
The herald at the side shouted loudly.
Three pretty girls in white dresses who were already prepared came forward with three silver trays.
On the trays were three small rings as black as ink, and each ring was engraved with simplified lines similar to the Nine-Headed Dragon.
The Black Fire Palace's identity symbol was given out on the spot in the Great Hall. This made the surrounding spectators truly feel the importance Garon placed on these three people.
The three masters took off their rings and put them on different fingers on their hands.
The three of them were brought down by the servants, followed by the people who were selected just now. They went up to receive their rings, and this time it was a black and red ring, which was a level lower than pure black.
This not only represented the difference in status and benefits, but also the difference in the level of teaching.
The last person who passed the third perseverance test in another examination hall was brought up to the stage and given a dark red ring, which was a level three identity symbol.
Almost everyone in the Kingdom knew that Garon had taken over the largest Royal Treasury, and split all the resources with the Silver Palace. He also controlled a large piece of land in the Palace District. Even the Royal Princess and the Fourth Prince did not dare to return to the Palace to avoid conflict.
After all, one of the other two Grand Dukes had a good relationship with Garon, and the other would not go to the extent of having a conflict with Garon over some property. Although they did not openly obtain the Royal Treasury, they did obtain the more secretive Royal Treasury.
Both parties were well aware of this, so they took what they needed from each other.
The people in the perseverance test were different from the previous two batches.
Their treatment was much lower, except for those who completely passed the test in the examination hall. Although those who persevered more than half of the test were considered qualified, they still had to pay a sizable entrance fee every year.
This measure meant that only the most talented people with perseverance were qualified to be nurtured by the Black Fire Palace. Those who were less talented or had less perseverance would have to pay a price if they wanted to get something.
This was equivalent to school fees.
It wasn't that Garen didn't know that the other forces would definitely send someone here. Perhaps they were trying to learn it secretly, or perhaps they had other motives.
But he did not care.
After comparing with Ivycius, he realized that in this world, there were many form four totem users with Secret Techniques. But there were very few who could break through to form five.
Secret Techniques were only one of the requirements to reach Form 5, not everything.
Reaching Form Five, he was still confused at first, but after fusing with the first head of the Nine-Headed Hydra. Garon had a vague idea.
Form 5 was the combination of a totem and a totem user. In the end, the totem would be absorbed by the totem user in the form of a secret technique, and the two would completely merge. To achieve the goal of evolving the level of life.
To put it simply, Totem Users and Luminarists were a path of evolution through the use of external objects to nourish themselves.
The nurtured totem grew step by step, driving the evolution of the human body, and finally reaching a whole new level. This path was far more advanced than just Secret Techniques, and it even suppressed the development of science.
In other words, the development of totems was also a kind of science.
There were many different types of Secret Techniques and Totems. The human body was even more different, each with different talents.
Secret Techniques, Totems, and the human body. The three of them had to reach an unprecedented level of unity before they could finally merge.
In other words, if the Secret Technique was not suitable, then don't even think about merging it. If the totem was not suitable, then it would be the same. If something were to happen to the human body, it would be even more impossible.
If any of the three had a problem, then don't even think about advancing to Form Five.
Garon could now understand the thoughts of those peak Form Four fighters who were about to advance to Form Five.
The period before advancement was the most crucial period. It could be as long as a few years, or as short as a few months.
During this period of time, one must meditate and recuperate, constantly adjusting the state of mind, the state of the body, and the state of the totem, using the most suitable Secret Technique to absorb and merge. It could not be interrupted, and could not be seriously injured.
No matter which of the three had a problem, all the previous efforts would be wasted. Once interrupted, it would take a lot more time and effort to recover.
A suitable totem, a suitable Secret Technique, and the most suitable state of mind for oneself. None of the three could be missing.
Therefore, even if the Secret Technique was given out, many Form Four and Form Five fighters would not cause much of a stir. The Secret Technique Method was only the most suitable for oneself.
Ivycius spent hundreds of years to completely understand the connection between the three, and only after the battle with Garon, did he truly realize the flaw in his swordsmanship that he had never been able to perfect. He fulfilled the condition of having the most suitable Secret Technique for himself.
Of course, there was his perfectionism at work, or perhaps it was the influence of his abnormal feelings towards his own totem, but to be able to stop him for hundreds of years, it was naturally not a joke.
Since ancient times, Form Four totem users had all kinds of strange abilities. There were many who had ways to extend their lives, but most of the Form Four totem users were lost in the passage of time, mainly because they could not adjust their body and mind to achieve a perfect fit, and the three were unified. This stage required a long time, so most of them tried to adjust their states in silence, but countless people died in silence, and only a few people broke out of their cocoons.
There were too many people who were stuck at this stage. They did not lack Secret Techniques, nor totems, but the process of adjusting their body and mind was actually a state and level of the soul, and could not be achieved by piling up resources. It was also not something that could be easily broken through with natural talent. What it required was experience, understanding, and a flash of inspiration that could then be grasped and consolidated.
Improving the soul, this was the most difficult hurdle to break through to Form Five.
And Garon and Ivycius had already entered this final stage.
The Nine-Headed Hydra and the White Rose were the most suitable totems for the two of them, so they passed this stage.
Garon had many Secret Techniques, and after some minor adjustments, he combined the essence of his own martial arts into one, and created the Black Water True Technique that was most suitable for himself.
Coincidentally, his Secret Technique level of King of the Century had a huge advantage in adjusting his body and mind, and at this level, his control and fine-tuning of his body far exceeded that of a totem user.
So the two most difficult stages, adjusting his state and finding the most suitable Secret Technique, Garon had already achieved them.
Unfortunately, just like what God Cloud said, his biggest limitation now was his totem.
The Nine-Headed Hydra did not have enough potential, after all, it was not a complete bloodline gene, and was only a complete Nine-Headed Hydra that evolved from the Dual Headed Salamander's incomplete genes, so it was naturally lacking. This became the key to restricting his progress.
Hence, God Cloud's words were not said casually.
He estimated that after completely merging with the Nine-Headed Hydra with his Secret Technique, he should be able to barely reach the beginner fifth form level, but if he wanted to improve further, it would be really difficult. Even if he was strong enough to be comparable to the peak of fifth form, his level would only stop there.
However, under the circumstances where those old fellows were in seclusion, entering fifth form was already considered a top fighter in the world. It was enough to take up the top positions in the three departments.
Coming back to his senses, Garon looked down at the center of the hall. The last batch of self-funded disciples were brought down. Today's event was about to come to a successful end.
"Coincidentally, there are so many friends who came to attend today's celebration, and I also have something important to announce."
Garon suddenly spoke loudly.
The people who were waiting to leave suddenly paused, and did not know what important thing Garon was going to announce.
Some of the people below began to whisper to each other, but most of them had a focused look on their faces as they focused their gazes on Garen.
Garon nodded, satisfied.
"I created my own Black Water True Technique, so the original Black Fire Palace is no longer suitable, so while so many friends are here today. I announce that from today onwards, the Black Fire Palace will officially change its name! "
He paused.
"Change it to Black Swamp Palace."
The Nine-Headed Hydra's original form was the Lord of the Swamp, so changing it to Swamp was just right. And the disciples who practiced the Black Water True Technique in the future, because of the nature of the Secret Technique, would definitely choose the Water Totem, so this Swamp would live up to its name.
With his own power, Garon did not need to do everything himself, and could also ensure the safety and benefits of his family, and could easily gather more information. It would also be more useful for his future goal.
"Black Swamp Palace?"
"The name is simple enough."
"The Palace Master was not a Fire Totem to begin with, so it's natural to change the name."
The people below voiced their agreement one after another.
Garon smiled, and shifted his gaze to the three Tower Masters on his left.
"Of course, this is not the important thing I want to talk about, the important thing is that the three Tower Masters from the Seven Night Tower from the Snowy Mountains of the North have accepted my invitation, and officially became honorary elders of the Black Swamp Palace. Their positions are only below mine. "
Honorary elders, this position was not out of everyone's expectations.
To be able to travel thousands of miles to Kovitan, and face so many dangers and troubles along the way, naturally it would not be as simple as a celebration.
Only a few people did not expect this, and were surprised.
Among the three Tower Masters, the second strongest Tower Master, Blizzard, stood up.
"It is my honor to be invited by Palace Master Garon to come to Kovitan, a big country with a long history, and become an honorary elder of the Black Swamp Palace." He bowed slightly to show his respect.
"You're too kind, Blizzard Tower Master." Garon nodded.
The other two Tower Masters also stood up and said a few words of courtesy.
"Hahahaha!!!"
Suddenly, a burst of violent laughter came from the sky outside the palace.
"I heard that the Nine-Headed Hydra Garon's strength is extraordinary, and I have traveled thousands of miles to challenge him, I'm sure the Palace Master will not disappoint me, right?"
The person's voice was terrifying, shaking the entire ground, and numbing the soles of everyone's feet.
At the same time, everyone turned to look at Garon.
Ever since Garon became famous, this was the first time a strong person had come to challenge him. Every strong person who became famous had gone through countless challenges and battles, and finally stood at the peak.
Garon became famous for a short time, and his whereabouts were uncertain. Then there were the major events that happened one after another, so this kind of thing did not happen for a while.
Until today, he lived in the Kingdom for a long time, and even started to establish his own sect, and control an organization like the Black Swamp Palace. This gave these people a chance.
Stepping on the head of a strong person, and becoming famous in one fell swoop, this was the fastest shortcut. Those strong people who had trained hard for many years were eager to prove themselves after coming out of isolation, and build a foundation for their descendants. Naturally, they relied on their strength to find the fastest shortcut.
Garon sat high on the throne, his eyes slightly closed, as if he did not hear anything at all.
On the other hand, the Angel of the Night on his left slowly stood up, and let out a crisp laughter.
"It just so happens that my Polar Flame is still missing two main ingredients. I have really borrowed the good fortune of the Palace Master ~ ~ "Before she finished speaking, the figure on the Angel of the Night's seat actually slowly disappeared. She had actually left while she was speaking, and the figure on the seat was just an afterimage.
It was so fast that even Garon and Ivycius did not notice it at all.
Suddenly, a thunderous sound came from the sky outside the palace. There was a seductive laughter mixed in, and the crisp sound of a bell swayed, as if it went directly into the depths of everyone's hearts, like a lover pouring out his heart, it made people's hearts itch.
"Who are you!!?? I want to challenge the Hydra and … Ah!! "The strong man's voice stopped abruptly.
In an instant, a white figure shot into the palace like lightning, and landed on the throne on the left. It was the Angel of the Night who had just left.
The five fingers on her right hand were sharp, and in her hand was a bloody red heart, thumping loudly.
In the seats below, some of the women let out faint cries of surprise, and most of the men's faces turned pale. In just a few breaths, a Totem Elite outside had his heart dug out by this woman with her bare hands.
Such a cruel act, on the Angel of the Night who looked like a beautiful woman, formed a stark contrast between her snow-white skin and the blood red.
The Angel of the Night smiled as she handed the heart in her hand to the disciple, and her hand was not stained with blood at all, and she sat down again.
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