Chapter 959: Dark Variant Faction Chapter 959: Dark Variant Faction From MC’s Perspective: After returning to my room, I immediately headed to the bathroom, feeling the need to wash away the impurities first.
The bath was soothing, the warm water loosening the tension in my muscles.
I let myself relax for a good 20 minutes, allowing the steam and quiet to ease my mind.
When I was done, I changed into some comfortable clothes, the soft fabric a welcome contrast to the weighty thoughts swirling in my head.
I sat down on the sofa, sinking into its plush cushions, and picked up the digital device Elder Iris had mentioned.
It was sleek, almost weightless in my hand, with a glassy surface that shimmered faintly with embedded magic.
Time to connect to the network.
The Student ID card I’d received earlier was supposed to give me access to the society’s online network, so I entered the required details carefully, mindful not to make any mistakes.
A moment later, I was logged in.
A new account had been created under my name, and the interface sprang to life before me.
I could now access the society’s internal network-news, resources, and forums exclusive to members of the True Elements Society.
As I scrolled through the homepage, I noticed that most of the headlines and articles were focused on internal affairs: updates on training programs, new breakthroughs in magic research, and news about the society’s elite factions.
One headline caught my eye immediately: Thunderflame Faction Defeated by Dark Variant Faction.
My curiosity piqued, I clicked on the article without hesitation.
As I read through the report, my initial interest turned into something much heavier.
The piece detailed a recent competition between two of the top ten factions within the Star University-Thunderflame and Dark Variant.
The article described how a team from the Thunderflame Faction had been decisively beaten by warriors from Dark Variant, their defeat sending shockwaves through the society.
The Dark Variant Faction, as the name suggested, was composed of warriors who wielded elements with a sinister edge-cold wind, poison, dark flames, and other deadly variations of elemental magic.
My expression grew serious as I absorbed the details.
The Thunderflame Faction was known for its fiery power, its warriors wielding flames so intense they could incinerate most opponents with ease.
Y Yet they had fallen to the warriors of Dark Variant, whose abilities could sap the life from their enemies or corrupt their energy with poison.
The article highlighted how brutal the competition had been, a reminder of the constant power struggles between the top factions.
A chill ran down my spine as I finished the article.
The strength of these factions wasn’t to be underestimated.
I couldn’t afford to draw attention to myself-at least not yet.
I wasn’t ready to face opponents of that caliber.
The factions were dangerous, and the rivalry between them intense.
For now, it was best to lay low, observe, and focus on my own growth.
Testing the waters too soon could lead to disastrous consequences.
Closing the article, I set the device aside, my mind still racing.
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I had entered a world where power was everything, and the competition was fierce.
If I was going to survive let alone thrive, I needed to be prepared for the challenges ahead.
But for now, I’d keep my head down and stay out of sight, learning all I could from the shadows.
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The following day, rumors of a new arrival spread like wildfire through the Thunderflame Faction.
Zack Lockwood, a newcomer, had made a name for himself in less than 24 hours by thrashing two of the older students in public.
It was all anyone could talk about.
From the lowliest faction members to the Main Elder himself, the entire faction had heard of Zack’s impressive feats.
But it wasn’t just his combat prowess that had everyone talking.
What truly shocked the elders was where Zack had been seen coming from-the Golden Lightning Palace, an enigmatic and prestigious place that very few were ever granted access to.
For many, this immediately elevated Zack’s status in their eyes.
The name alone was enough to make even some of the faction’s other-ranking members hesitant to act against him.
Those elders who were not part of the inner circle of power, the non-main elders were particularly cautious.
They knew better than to provoke someone who had ties to such a powerful entity.
As a result, the usually arrogant and brash warriors of the Thunderflame Faction, known for their aggressive attitudes and quick tempers, now hesitated to make a move.
For once, their arrogance faltered, unsure of how to approach this mysterious newcomer.
Zack had upended the status quo in a matter of hours, and no one wanted to be the first to provoke him.
Meanwhile, deep within the faction’s main hall, Elder Ann sat in quiet contemplation, her mind focused on Zack for different reasons.
She had just learned some critical information.
Elder Austin, one of the more powerful figures within the faction, had given Zack a rare and coveted Purple Lightning Seed-a seed imbued with potent purple lightning energy.
Not only that, but Zack had successfully refined the seed, absorbing its power and making it his own.
The fact that Elder Austin himself had shared this information with her made the situation all the more significant.
Elder Ann realized that, if Austin had bestowed such a rare gift upon Zack, she would need to offer something of equal value.
But finding a gift that matched the Purple Lightning Seed in both rarity and power was no small feat.
The seeds related to healing elements, for example, were incredibly rare, even more so than those tied to the elemental powers of lightning or fire.
In fact, Elder Ann had only ever heard of them in rumors, and she doubted any were even available in the current region.
She leaned back in her chair, lost in thought.
What could she possibly give Zack that would strengthen his loyalty and position within the Thunderflame Faction?
Suddenly, an idea sparked in her mind.
Zack’s cultivation methods-while effective-weren’t nearly as advanced as they could be.
From what she knew, the lightning cultivation method he currently used had been given to him by his master in the inner post region.
Then there was the blood cultivation method Zack had acquired by chance, which no doubt had elevated his strength, but it too wasn’t as refined as it could be.
And as for the healing element, the method he used had been taught to him by an elder from the outer post region.
This gave Elder Ann a potential solution.
If she could provide Zack with a more advanced cultivation method, something truly powerful that would enhance his abilities.
A smile crept across Elder Ann’s face as she began formulating her plan.
Zack Lockwood was an unknown variable in the faction, but if played right, he could become one of their greatest assets.
Now, it was just a matter of securing the right resources for him.
Throughout her long life, Elder Ann had amassed an impressive collection of healing cultivation methods and techniques.
It had been her passion, her life’s work, to gather knowledge about the art of healing.
Yet, the process had not been easy.
Many of the techniques she had uncovered were incomplete-fragmented pieces of knowledge that had been lost to time.
Only a precious few were complete, fully intact methods passed down from ancient times, and even fewer were still relevant in the current era.
Sitting in her private chambers, she pondered her next move, her mind racing with possibilities.
Zack Lockwood wasn’t just any personal disciple-he was a warrior of three elements, a rarity that demanded special consideration.
The Purple Lightning Seed gifted to him by Elder Austin had already boosted his lightning abilities, and his blood cultivation method had added another powerful layer to his combat prowess.
But his healing element was the one area that remained underdeveloped, at least compared to the others.
With a quiet sigh, Elder Ann extended her hand and activated her storage ring.
In an instant, a pile of ancient scrolls, parchments, and animal skins materialized before her, each one filled with knowledge of healing techniques gathered from across the ages.
These were no ordinary documents; they contained methods that had been used by some of the greatest healers the world had ever seen, methods shrouded in mystery and often forgotten by the modern era.
She gazed at the pile with a furrowed brow.
Normally, choosing a method for a disciple would be straightforward, based on their elemental affinity and natural talent.
But Zack was different.
A typical healing method might not be enough.
It had to not only enhance his healing powers but also complement his other two elements-lightning and blood.
Elder Ann gently sifted through the scrolls.
Some of them were so old that the parchment crumbled slightly under her fingers.
These were ancient, powerful techniques, but many came with strict requirements.
Some demanded that the warrior possess only the healing element, to ensure purity of cultivation.
Others required a rare physique or special bloodlines to unlock their full potential.
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