Legendary Soul Art

No one stopped Aurora from entering the Academy and she spread her wings behind the barrier to fly away. Everyone's attention suddenly shifted to her as if she was a local celebrity.

"Why do I feel like she came out at this particular moment to steal the show?" Luna pointed out as they watched Aurora's back. It didn't look like a coincidence as she made sure everyone could see and hear her.

"It's alright. At least she is smart enough not to challenge us without doing her research. She must have figured we will be competing with the Legacy Students for the Dragon Summit seeds," Number One replied casually with a clear voice that was heard by everyone. He wanted to spread the message of his arrival to every top student and that seemed to be enough.

The sheer mention of the Dragon Summit caused many to shift their focus onto Number One. He had a White Talent which was already a sensation in itself but now he even claimed to aim for the top ten spots of the biggest event in the Outer World. If that wasn't worthy gossip then nothing else was.

The injured were initially hesitant to consume the pills after being given one but their wounds were too severe to think too much into it. If Number One wanted to kill them, he didn't need poisonous pills to do so.

"Look at the injured!" the students called out in surprise as the deadly wounds began healing within seconds. "His pills were legit! All supreme tier and he gave out fifteen of them!"

Some students were close to bleeding out yet they instantly recovered all their strength and soon stood up with no injuries. They all carried regretful expressions and looked toward Number One as if trying to apologize for their actions but they were already gone.

"You can lead us to Headmaster Blake's island," Number One ordered the Disciplinary Group Leader as he spread his White Soul Wings which gathered attention inside the Academy. The call for help from Disciplinary Guards must have alarmed more students to spectate the drama.

They seemed surprised Number One was preparing to fly and their eyes widened when the black uniform was listening to his orders without hesitation.

"Flying inside the Academy is normally prohibited unless you are in the top 1000 of students," the Disciplinary Group Leader explained the confusion as they flew above the city. "Considering there are tens of thousands of students living in the Academy, one needs to be gifted to reach that privilege."

Even five hundred students in the Selection Academy was a huge number and Number One found it quite crowded. He couldn't imagine tens of thousands in the same area but it didn't seem necessary with how enormous the Academy territory was. The outer ring alone was at least a few miles wide with numerous stores, private courtyards, and training grounds all over.

"What did Headmaster Blake tell you about us?" Number One questioned curiously on the way.

"The Headmaster said I should treat you like Legacy Students and bring you to him when you arrive," the Disciplinary Group Leader replied respectfully. "If only I wasn't distracted by some students arguing, I would be waiting by the entrance and the fight could have been avoided. So many Revitalizing Pills got wasted and they must be worth a fortune."

Number One honestly didn't expect anything less considering his importance but he didn't underestimate the top students of the Main Academy. He already learned his lesson after being defeated by the Blood Maiden so it didn't hurt to stay cautious. Being confident didn't mean being stupid after all.

"Don't worry about it. They are just pills. I can always make more," Number One pointed out while beginning slowly beginning his plan. "If you need pills in the future, just contact me. I will sell you some on a discount."

"Oh! You are an Alchemist?" the Disciplinary Group Leader questioned in surprise. "Were those Earth Rank pills made by you too?"

"Yes. I will actually be busy soon since I have to finish Headmaster Blake's order for the incoming auction," Number One informed in secret. "I can already make Earth Rank pills with ease and a lot of them are supreme tier but I want to push for the Heaven Rank. Headmaster Blake is already preparing the Soul Herbs for me."

Number One already made a mistake by showing off his Heaven Rank pills too early and decided to take a different route. He would slowly improve and display his talent to the public. It would be easier to prove his skills if everyone thought the Academy was helping to cultivate his Alchemy.

There was a noticeable difference in a reaction as the Disciplinary Group Leader didn't doubt him at all. "I see, I understand it all now. No wonder Headmaster Blake granted you a Legacy Student status right after entering the Main Academy. The youngest Alchemist I knew was Liss but even she was struggling to make Earth Rank pills. The difference in your skills is huge."

Number One waited for the man to digest the information and he suddenly realized what was wrong in the story. "Wait, I heard gossip about the Legendary Alchemist working with Headmaster Blake. There are even many representatives from other Academies waiting for him to appear. Are you perhaps his Disciple?"

"I was, but not anymore," Number One replied honestly while looking in the distance at the floating islands inside the outer ring. "I am the one who makes all the pills and Headmaster Blake only used the Legendary Alchemist's name to convince the Academy Board to buy the Soul Herbs for me. Everyone still thinks they are waiting for the Legendary Alchemist but it's all me."

The moment Number One used his Legendary Soul Art he would be immediately connected with his ex-master. He couldn't escape his past but he could at least start building his own legacy instead.

The Disciplinary Group Leader paled at Number One's answer as if it was too much to handle. "I don't think I should know this..."

"It's not a big deal since the truth will be out sooner or later," Number One commented with a chuckle. "The Academy Board already gave me all the Soul Herbs so they have no other choice but to settle on me. It doesn't matter if you tell anyone or not. As a matter of fact, that will be your task."

"Excuse me...?" the Disciplinary Group Leader paused in confusion. "You want me to spread those rumors?"

"They are not rumors if they are facts. Feel free to tell anyone you know," Number One suggested. "The sooner the Academy Board finds out the truth the better. I want them to know about it before I'm going to meet them tomorrow."

"I actually know the son of the Academy Board member. I can visit him tonight and tell him the news. I'm sure he will tell his dad about it," the Disciplinary Group Leader proposed while scratching his head. "He would be asking me about you anyway once the news spread to everyone."

Number One initially thought to find Baldy to handle the spreading of the news but using the Disciplinary Group Leader seemed to be more effective. "You can tell him tomorrow morning then. I need some time to prepare."

Nami and Luna have been listening to the whole conversation in silence and Number One already knew what they wanted to ask. Even he wasn't sure if the man could be trusted but it didn't really matter. The only way he could ruin Number One's plans was by doing nothing but it was too good of an opportunity to let go.

"We are being watched," Luna pointed out once they were done discussing and they scanned the islands below. "That Aurora seems to be waiting for us."

The floating islands closer to the ring were much smaller compared to the ones closer to the middle and the cloaked lady was still in the air as they were passing by. She seemed to be talking with her neighbor and they both turned to look at them.

It wasn't really that surprising since it was dark and Number One's wings were like a shiny beacon in the sky. The two ladies continued to discuss while gazing in their direction which could only mean gossiping.

"We have reached the thirty Legacy Islands which are occupied by the Legacy Students," Nami informed as she eyed one island in particular. "The one closer to the middle belongs to the strongest female Legacy Student. I managed to befriend her a month ago so we might be able to stay over for the night before we try to challenge them."

"I'm guessing we need to defeat one of the Legacy Students to take over their Island?" Number One wondered out loud as he had already begun choosing his own.

"Actually, one can only become a Legacy Student if they occupy an island," the Disciplinary Group Leader corrected. "One cannot be a Legacy Student unless they have one, at least according to the rules. The competition for them is quite fierce since only Legacy Students can compete for the Dragon Summit seeds."

Number One was taken aback but that would explain Aurora's words. If he wanted to attend the Dragon Summit, he would have to cross her path one way or another.