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Chapter 1064 - 1064 542 Dramatic Changes in Two Years (4100)

Chapter 1064: 542 Dramatic Changes in Two Years (4100) Chapter 1064: 542 Dramatic Changes in Two Years (4100) East Sea City, in the wilderness of the suburbs, is an area known as the Floral Hills.

A massive complex of buildings stood here, coiled like a dragon. Buildings of varying heights were closely packed together, resembling building blocks put together for various purposes, forming an immense whole. These buildings bore the distinctive style of the eastern Hong Li Empire, designed to be rainproof and moisture-resistant.

Upswept eaves were visible everywhere, and the colorful tiles atop the pointed and rounded roofs sparkled in the sunlight, like pieces of shattered gold. It was immediately apparent that this was a solemn and imposing complex, even carrying a sense of sacredness akin to a religious hue, inspiring longing and reverence.

This was the headquarters of the Magical Golem Sect, a sacred land in the eyes of the Secret Martial Art practitioners.

At least, it was the sacred land for the majority of small and medium schools within the Secret Martial Arts World.

Two years ago, the Eastern Martial World of the Hong Li Empire hosted an International Exchange Meeting. During the meeting, the Magical Golem Sect, a mysterious hidden school, caused a sensation. Especially the Demon Figure Gate Master Casio, who in the last battle of the International Exchange Meeting, defeated Whale King Arlington, the top personage from the Yana United States Martial World, showcasing his overpowering strength and Boxing Method.

He had turned the tide at the very last moment, gaining immense prestige.

Thereafter, two further incidents hastened the rise of the Magical Golem Sect.

The first incident was the grand pilgrimage to Immortal Island. After Immortal Island, the various big schools within the Hong Li Empire’s Secret Martial Art World no longer had any doubts about the Magical Golem Sect’s Master, even showing an attitude of awe. That awe wasn’t like looking at a person or a powerhouse, but rather at a holy figure walking among mortals. The sole overlord, a Half-step Saint Boxing figure!

This was the title that circulated among the Gate Masters and Elders of the various big schools.

It expressed their respect for Casio’s transcendent nature, his unparalleled existence. Such respect existed even in the hearts of most venerable elders. Transcendent individuals within the Secret Martial Art World, they were Elders to everyone.

The second incident took place a little over a year ago, involving the Boxing Master of the Blue Harness Martial Arts of the Star Blue Empire, the Sonic Snake Maya. This individual and Casio discussed and exchanged their philosophic theories on Heart of Lake Island of Divine Tears, behind the Magical Golem Sect, for seven days and nights. The debate over Boxing Theory between the Magical Golem Sect’s Master and Sonic Snake Maya involved sharing the essences and Secret Skills of their respective Martial Arts paths, even releasing their wills to collide and refine against each other.

The entire process was not closed off. Any member of the Magical Golem Sect could come to Heart of Lake Island to listen in. They would witness firsthand the collision of ideologies and wills between two Boxing Masters at the peak of their craft. Sometimes, when their qi clashed and spread, it even formed a sort of infectious field. Within this field, Secret Martial Art practitioners occasionally fell into a state akin to sudden enlightenment, thereby gaining unexpected benefits.

It was the spread of such news that took place.

The entire Eastern Martial World, as well as other top experts from different Martial Worlds who came to the Eastern Martial World for exchange, were all drawn by the rumors to the Magical Golem Sect, leading to a surge in its membership. For a full seven days and nights, the number of people on Heart of Lake Island grew without pause. On the final night, the Magical Golem Sect Master Casio even personally demonstrated his cultivation of the Southern Dipper’s Secret Transmission. Transforming into a Blood Vulture, then a Sonic Snake, then a White bird—various wondrous forms. The shocking scenes left an indelible imprint on everyone’s hearts.

After Sonic Snake Maya’s passing, Heart of Lake Island of Divine Tears continued to be permeated by the auras of two peak figures, becoming a cultivation holy land. Practitioners occasionally gained insights while training there, capturing moves and postures from the lingering qi of Sonic Snake Maya or the Magical Golem Sect Master spontaneously, as if inspired.

The Magical Golem Sect appeared out of nowhere and, after two major events hastened its development, its influence had become incomparable to what it was two years ago.

Its reach slowly extended to every corner of the Hong Li Empire. It even began expanding its influence toward the territory of the Yana United States in the South Reef Continent, as well as many small countries in the Northern Reef Continent. A vaguely discernible trend was emerging for it to become a holy land of the Secret Martial Arts World. Every day, Secret Martial Art practitioners from all over the Hong Li Empire, even from other countries and continents around the world, came to visit.

A winding road stretches out on the Floral Hills, leading into the distance. Both sides are blooming with a sea of fragrant flowers, featuring a variety of vivid colors.

On the road, several groups of cloaked figures marched forth. Like ascetics on a pilgrimage, they appeared to be weather-beaten, seemingly having come from far-off lands. The cloaked procession made its way toward the Magical Golem Sect’s headquarters, with an elderly silhouette walking at the very back, slowly lowering his cloak.

An old face, wrinkled as tree bark, was exposed to the sunlight, his eyes murky, his white eyebrows drooping. From the top of a gentle slope, the old man gazed distantly. There, the imposing Magical Golem Sect headquarters sprawled like an enormous being on the ground, its apex reflecting the dazzling brilliance of gold. Behind the Magical Golem Sect was a teardrop-shaped lake, shimmering with blue waves, exceptionally beautiful.

Opposite the lake and the Magical Golem Sect’s headquarters stood a small mountain.

The mountain peak was lush green, with its summit in pink and crimson hues. Dozens of meters below the peak, there was a protruding rock platform.

On the platform, a wooden building stood tall, sheltered by the neighboring pine and cypress trees. There lived the Magical Golem Sect Master, his usual residence.

“Magical Golem Sect… Magical Golem Sect Master…”

The old man muttered to himself.

Looking at the small team of six or seven people ahead, a sigh welled up from within him. When would Southern Crane Fist become a prosperous and powerful school? When would his lifelong wish come true?