Chapter 3 World Crumbling Down

• Maverick was Asher's master and foster father.
• Without Maverick saving and raising him, Asher wouldn't have died.
• As such, Asher felt like his world had collapsed upon learning his master and father were dead.
• Asher took one heavy step at a time toward the ice coffin. As he saw the familiar face inside the coffin, he stumbled, nearly losing his footing. I can't believe it! It really is Master! How could he die just like this? I haven't repaid his kindness for saving, raising, and teaching me!
• At that moment, regret surged in Asher's heart as he believed he shouldn't have kept secrets from his master. At the very least, he should have given his master a reason to be proud of him, to hold his head high in front of the entire sect.
• He wanted to prove to everyone that, even though Maverick had fallen from grace, the latter didn't take in a good-for-nothing disciple.
• Asher's ostentatious and arrogant attitude back on Earth had cost him his life. As a result, after his rebirth, he had always been exceptionally cautious.
• He adhered to the philosophy that keeping a low profile was the best policy and that he should always appear unremarkable and unambitious.
• He tried his best not to draw attention from others as, in his experience, drawing attention only stirred up envy and resentment in others.
• In reality, a scientist who had once stood at the pinnacle of the world in his twenties couldn't be considered ordinary. His intelligence surpassed the great Einstein, and his research was so groundbreaking that it exceeded the technological advancements of humanity by three decades. Such a prodigious genius could never be deemed mediocre.
• It was simply that he didn't want to show it.
• Even Maverick was unaware of his true capabilities, which showed how well he managed to keep it under wraps.
• Only those who have experienced the brink of death can truly appreciate the value of life.
• Every time Asher thought about his inability to repay his master's kindness, a wave of pain would surge in his heart.
• Tears subconsciously began to flow down his cheeks as he was truly saddened.
• Sobbing uncontrollably, Seraphina threw herself into Asher's arms. “Asher!”
• The two of them had grown up together since childhood, so there was no need to elaborate on the depth of their bond.
• When Asher was around five or six years old, he took on the responsibility of looking after Seraphina due to Maverick's frequent absences.
• If it hadn't been for the fact that the Honor Sword wasn't suited for women, Seraphina would not have chosen to join Twilight Peak.
• “Don't cry! Even though Master is no longer with us, you still have me! From now on, I won't let anyone bully you.” Despite the pain in his heart, Asher uttered those comforting words.
• As the siblings embraced each other in tears, someone said, “All right, you two stop crying. Maverick isn't dead yet!”
• Asher and Seraphina quickly turned their heads to see who was speaking. It was Timothy, the leader of Divine Sword Sect and the master of Origin Sword, one of the Seven Divine Swords. He was also Maverick's junior.
• “Mr. Rangel, did you just say that Master is not dead? Is it true?” Asher became excited.
• “Yes! Maverick isn't dead, but he's been afflicted with an incredibly potent poison known as Soul Devouring Powder. This poison plunges its victim's soul into a deep slumber, gradually consuming it until the victim dies. The timeline depends on the victim's strength. At most, Maverick can hold on for about half a year. To counteract this poison, we need a spiritual pill made primarily from the elusive Red Spider Lily. Our Divine Sword Sect has all the other supplementary ingredients, but this Red Spider Lily is exceptionally rare. Even our Divine Sword Sect doesn't have it,” Timothy explained.
• Upon hearing that Maverick hadn't died, both Asher and Seraphina were overcome with excitement.
• However, Timothy's words that followed plunged their hearts into despair.
• Divine Sword Sect was one of the most elite factions within the borders of Lushtopia.
• As such, if even Divine Sword Sect didn't possess that spiritual herb, it was clear just how rare it was. It wouldn't be easy to procure one.
• “Mr. Rangel, where can I find the Red Spider Lily?” Asher inquired.
• As long as there was a trace of the Red Spider Lily, no matter the cost, he was determined to find it and save his master.
• That was something Asher believed he had to do as a disciple.
• At the same time, Seraphina also turned to Timothy. Whether they could find the Red Spider Lily would determine Maverick's fate. Naturally, she placed great importance on that.
• “Don't worry about the matter of the Red Spider Lily. Rest assured, we will find a solution! Not only is Maverick a member of Divine Sword Sect, but he is also our senior. No matter how rare the Red Spider Lily is, we will find a way to obtain it,” Timothy said.
• “He's right!” said a woman, her figure alluring in a long red dress. “Seraphina, don't cry. We will surely find a way to save Maverick.”
• She was none other than Seraphina's master, Scarlett, the master of the Red Lotus Sword, one of the Seven Divine Swords.
• Among Seven Divine Swords, only two were suitable for women to wield. The Red Lotus Sword and the Ice Soul Sword.
• Those two swords would only seek out women as their successors.
• The remaining five swords were all used by men.
• For instance, Maverick's Honor Sword.
• One needed to possess masculine vigor and an upright and honorable belief and spirit to unleash its maximum potential.
• Women, after all, tended to be somewhat indecisive.