Sadius was puzzled. Why would Beirut be looking for him?
Could it be that Beirut had already discovered that he had undergone fourfold soul mutation?
Impossible. Right now, Sadius could already fully control his fused divine power, making it impossible for outsiders to see any peculiarity in his energy.
As for the Power of Will, unless it was actively released, it was undetectable as well.
"Uncle, what can I help you with?"
"I'm going to introduce you to a disciple."
A disciple?
Sadius frowned slightly. Since when did Beirut bother himself with such things?
Without further questioning, Sadius brought Radius along and flew toward the Dark Forest.
At this moment, Bluefire was also there.
"Uncle. Mr. Leylin."
"Sit."
Bluefire and Beirut were idly playing a game of chess. Sadius and Radius silently watched from the side.
"Sadius, ever since you left, there have been fewer and fewer seedlings on the Yulan Continent with the potential to become Gods."
"Uncle, have you perhaps discovered a new talent?"
Sadius quickly calculated the time.
Over ten thousand years of the Yulan calendar had already passed—it was precisely the period in the original story when Linley rapidly grew on the Yulan Continent.
If there was anyone in this era of the continent who could be called a genius, only one name came to Sadius' mind—Olivier.
In the original novel, on the Yulan Continent, Olivier was a prodigy on par with Linley. Both of them possessed extraordinary talent in the way of the sword.
Especially Olivier—after challenging the Rock Sword Saint Heidson, he was grievously injured, on the verge of death… yet miraculously, his soul mutated, becoming a dual soul mutate of Light and Darkness.
Unfortunately, the Soveteign spark in Beirut's possession was not of the Light or Darkness element. Otherwise, Olivier might have become one of Beirut's candidates.
"You left the Yulan Continent for a while, and during that time, a promising sword talent emerged. The kid was a bit arrogant at first. Shortly after reaching the Saint-level, he went to challenge the Rock Sword Saint, who had been at Saint-level for many years. The result? He was beaten half to death. But, it was his luck—just like you, he experienced soul mutation."
When Beirut said this, Sadius almost instantly confirmed that this person was indeed Olivier.
Back when Sadius read Coiling Dragon, he had thought Olivier would become a top-tier Highgod powerhouse. But as the plot progressed, Olivier's cultivation speed completely fell behind Linley's.
In the end, for the sake of his wife and son, he even went so far as to refine a Highgod spark.
Olivier's fate… was merely to pave the way for Linley to obtain the Sovereign Spark.
In the original, Sadius felt Olivier was the most pitiful—he had talent but lacked opportunities. In the end, he never became a top-tier powerhouse.
As for what realm Olivier reached later, the original novel never explained. The story ended once Linley transcended.
"So it's a soul mutation. No wonder you think he's a genius, Uncle. Which elements are this person's soul mutated with?"
"Light and Darkness—two completely opposite attributes. A dual-element soul mutation like that is extremely rare, even in the divine planes."
"Light and Darkness dual soul mutation, and he also trains in swordsmanship? I am really interested."
"Then let's go take a look. That kid is currently bitterly training in the Extreme Northern Icefields, being thrashed miserably by a group of old Saint-level peak experts."
So it seemed Olivier's soul mutation had only occurred recently, and he hadn't yet had his second duel with Heidson.
Beirut and Bluefire finished their chess game. Then everyone departed together toward the Extreme Northern Icefields.
The Extreme Northern Icefields were vast. Many long-time Saint-level peak powerhouses would choose to train there in seclusion.
Olivier came here specifically to challenge those strong experts. However, he had only just undergone soul mutation. Though his fused battle-qi was much stronger now…Compared to those who had been at the Saint-level peak for countless years, the gap was still enormous.
Yet Olivier was not discouraged. He continued to train bitterly and constantly challenge the strong.
Sadius and the others secretly watched as Olivier challenged a Saint-level peak expert. After losing again, Olivier returned to his sword practice.
"This fellow hasn't yet stepped onto the path of Profound Mysteries fusion. He hasn't comprehended it."
It was important to know that in the original, even Linley only comprehended Wind elemental fusion after reaching the Necropolis of the Gods.
Finding the point of resonance between two Profound Mysteries wasn't easy. Even top-tier geniuses sometimes needed hundreds of years to find even a trace of compatibility.
In the Infernal Realm, aside from Wind, for the other six Laws, as long as a Highgod could fully fuse any two types of Profound Mysteries, they would have Five Star Fiend-level strength.
Within an ordinary city, they'd already be considered a true powerhouse.
"This kid still needs guidance. Otherwise, his future accomplishments will be limited."
Sadius couldn't help but feel a fondness for nurturing talent.
"Just as well—you can personally guide him. If he learns you're the Yulan Continent's Dragon God Sadius, he will surely worship you."
Sadius suddenly recalled the first time he had entered the Planar Prison.
Back then, didn't Bluefire pretend to be a Saint-level extreme powerhouse?
If Sadius hadn't known Bluefire's true name, he would have been fooled by that red-browed fellow.
"…It's better to just ask him if he's willing to be my disciple. If he agrees, I'll take him straight to the Infernal Realm. The elemental essence there is far denser and more beneficial for cultivation."
Sadius immediately flew toward Olivier.
Olivier was practicing swordsmanship in the snow. When he saw someone approaching through the sky, he thought it was just another Saint-level expert.
When he clearly saw the person's face, he froze—It was the Dragon God Sadius!
"Greetings, Lord Dragon God!" Olivier bowed respectfully.
"Olivier, are you willing to become my disciple? I can teach you how to cultivate and become a God."
Olivier was caught by surprise.
Sadius had only ever taken two disciples before. One was Hogg, the Dragonblood Warrior from the Baruch clan.
The other was Lina, the genius student from the Sadius Magical Academy. Rumor had it that both had already become Saint-level and followed Sadius away from the Yulan Plane, heading toward the supreme plane of Destruction.
Olivier was also confused. Hadn't Sadius already left the Yulan Plane? Were those rumors false?
Olivier wanted to refuse Sadius. In his view, though he was still weak now, one day he would definitely become a God through his own efforts—he didn't need a so-called teacher's guidance.
Sadius immediately saw through Olivier's arrogance.
"You think you can become a God on your own? Indeed, you have the talent. But… Do you know how a soul mutate should cultivate?"
At the mention of "soul mutation," Olivier's eyes went wide.
How could this stranger know his secret?
But this was a divine-level powerhouse—surely, he had some means to see through Olivier's secrets.
"Don't be puzzled. Because…" Sadius smiled faintly.
"…I am also a soul mutate."
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