Chapter 5, The Knight's Sacred Mountain

Having finished this sentence, he was the first to walk out

He is just a child, a ten-year-old child. Although he has never spoken to Bai Yue about it, how can he not feel envious every time he sees his peers in Odin Town with their fathers?

However, Long Haochen has faced monsters almost every week on his way home for the past year, gaining considerable practical experience. The key is that at this moment, he still remains calm.

Stepping out of the Adventurers' Guild, the warm sunlight could not dispel the gloom in Long Haochen's heart. At this moment, the teachings of Xingyu echoed in his mind. There is no need to say much to your enemies; use the sword in your hand and the blood of your foes to wash away the shame

Li Xin said somewhat speechlessly: "Your teacher really trusts you. Let's go, I will go with you."

The man with a bushy beard stared wide-eyed, and a mouthful of fresh blood gushed out.

The Pure White Blade is indeed a weapon frequently used by the lower-ranking knights of the Knights Templar.

Ah, it is the hell rose..." Suddenly, someone in the crowd exclaimed.

With Xingyu's cultivation, it would be exceedingly easy to shake him off, yet he did not move, allowing Long Haochen's teeth to sink deeply into his flesh, merely furrowing his brow slightly.

Ah—he did not relent; pain is the source of persistence. Even without weapons, Long Haochen charged towards the starry universe once more like a mad tiger

Bai Yue nodded gently with tearful eyes, choked with emotion as she said: "I promised you a year ago that for you and for Haochen, I would break free from those unbearable memories. From now on, there will only be you two in my life. Over the years, Haochen has endured a lot with me. To be honest, I really do not want him to become a knight like you; I just want him to live a safe and peaceful life."

At this moment, Long Haochen gradually began to awaken, looking at his mother and then at his father, with a gradually emerging fervent emotion in his eyes

She is a knight returning from the Holy Mountain of Knights The warrior holding the shield exclaimed, and the two exchanged a glance, not daring to say anything more, quickly hoisting their fallen comrade's body and fleeing in haste

"What is the Knight's Holy Mountain?" Long Haochen asked curiously

A simple sentence, yet it instantly froze Long Haochen's face filled with grief and indignation, leaving him in the same posture as the moment before, his eyes fixed directly on Xingyu

At this moment, Long Haochen could no longer heed his lessons; he rolled on the ground and quickly got back up. At this very moment, he felt a rage of betrayal in his heart, as if all the blood in his body was burning. Without hesitation, he launched another charge.

No, Mother, I want to become a knight. To be a powerful knight

Li Xin lightly touched the ground with her toes, leaped into the air, and landed on the horse's back. She looked at the two knights opposite her, her eyes filled with disdain and contempt

This magnificent steed presents an exceedingly rare pink hue, measuring approximately 8 feet in length and standing 6 feet tall. Its wings, located on its back, are not particularly broad, seemingly incapable of enabling flight. A small protrusion is visible atop its head. Its eyes are rose-red, and as soon as it appears, a rich aura of energy erupts from its body. The rose-colored eyes emanate an air of majesty.

After a day of hustle and bustle, coupled with the great joys and sorrows upon returning home, Long Haochen went to rest early. This was also the first time in a year that he did not spend the night in meditation, but instead fell into a deep sleep.

Long Haochen stared blankly at his parents in front of him; the term "father" was, in his life, exceedingly unfamiliar. Since he could remember, there had only been his mother by his side

Li Xin said with a look of helplessness: "I really don't know whether to say you are pure and unblemished at heart or to say you are cold-blooded. However, your teacher is right; one must eradicate evil completely"

At the age of ten, Long Haochen's height did not even reach the chest of that bearded strong man, yet his steps were remarkably steady

Long Xingyu said: "Alright, you will come to know whether your father is great or not in the future. However, if you wish to become a great knight, you must not show the slightest sign of slackness. Starting today, you will no longer need to go to the Owl Ant Cave. The method of your training will change entirely."

Sitting on the back of the rose unicorn was exceptionally smooth, with Li Xin behind him. He could smell a faint fragrance of roses, unsure whether it was emanating from his sister or from the rose unicorn itself

Bang

The dual swords were drawn, completing the divine guard just before the double-bladed axe fell.

"Bastard." The two burly men who charged out headed straight for Long Haochen.

As a burst of laughter erupted nearby once again, Long Haochen moved

Wow, that's amazing!" Long Haochen jumped up excitedly, "Dad, I also want to be a great knight like you in the future.

The next task was simple. With the protection of Li Xin, a true knight who had once ascended the Knight's Sacred Mountain, hunting down ten Level 2 intermediate magical beasts was not a difficult task for Long Haochen, who was already a quasi-knight and possessed the Divine Shield ability. The task was completed in just half a day, and he submitted ten magical beast cores along with a crystal core from a book, receiving a reward of twenty-five gold coins and the completion registration of his first task on the adventurer's certificate

What is there to be concerned about? You are completing the task on your own! You handle the monsters yourself, and I will only be responsible for protecting you from ambushes by other monsters. It's settled then, let's go

Long Haochen stubbornly said: "It must be so"

"Inner Spiritual Power?" Long Haochen looked at his father in confusion. Over the past year, Long Xingyu had told him almost everything about history, knight skills, and various other knowledge, but had never mentioned anything about spiritual power.

"Chenchen." Bai Yue struggled to sit up from Xing Yu's embrace, but was held tightly by Xing Yu. A faint layer of white light flashed by, and Bai Yue seemed unable to move, even unable to speak.

Is it unnecessary to go? Although he has been going for a year continuously, Long Haochen still harbors considerable shadows regarding that dark world

As evening approached, Long Haochen gazed at the distant horizon, painted red by the afterglow of the setting sun, and a hint of a proud smile appeared on his face. "The teacher gave me two days to complete this task, but I finished it in just one day. First, I will go home to see my mother, and then I will return to the mountaintop early tomorrow morning to surprise the teacher"

Long Haochen said: "The teacher said that I need to take on a secondary task"

"Sister." Long Haochen had been standing beside Li Xin all along; after killing someone, his expression did not change significantly.

Long Xingyu held Bai Yue close as they sat beside their son, "Yue."

This was Long Haochen's first time riding a mount, and he felt a great sense of novelty in his heart

Li Xin jumped down from the back of the rose unicorn and smiled, "Silly boy, what are you doing at the Adventurers' Guild?" It turned out that she had overheard Long Haochen inquiring about the Adventurers' Guild and, concerned for his safety in such a chaotic place, decided to follow him, just in time to witness the earlier scene.

Many people could not help but close their eyes; the contrast between Long Haochen's figure and that of the bearded man was simply too striking. In the eyes of many, it seemed that he had no choice but to adopt such a defensive stance in haste. However, at such a young age, how much spiritual power could he possess? Moreover, the bearded man's heavy strike, like the Pure White Blade, also had an effect of increasing attack power, and it was a heavy weapon. The observing adventurers seemed to have already envisioned the scene of a sword severing life.

Long Xingyu was taken aback; in that brief moment, he truly hesitated, questioning whether his actions were right. He was well aware that for both Bai Yue and Long Haochen, living a peaceful and safe life was evidently the best choice

The bamboo sword struck repeatedly on Long Haochen's hands, while the iron sword fell to the ground, making two muffled sounds. Long Haochen also stumbled backward and sat down on the ground.

Sister, this is not appropriate. The teacher asked me to complete the task on my own

Ah! Long Haochen shouted and charged towards Xingyu. This time, he had no skills to speak of; he swung both swords simultaneously, exerting all his strength to strike at Xingyu.

Younger brother, I will go with you; otherwise, I will be worried. Although the Haoyue Swamp does not have many high-level magical beasts, there are still level 3 ones, and there have even been level 4 ones appearing. Moreover, I can help you move faster by going with you

Li Xin said: "Don't be anxious, in fact, even if I don't tell you, you will definitely find out later. Because like me, you also have the qualification to choose a mount to ascend the Knight's Sacred Mountain."

Upon re-entering the Adventurers' Guild, the gazes of the adventurers towards Long Haochen changed significantly. Not to mention the presence of such a powerful sister by his side, but the strength he displayed when he swiftly defeated that axe warrior in just a few moves was undoubtedly that of a near-knight

Long Haochen's bright blue eyes suddenly lit up, "What if all the magical beasts on the Knight Sacred Mountain were tamed?"

However, it is still ineffective

The azure eyes instantly fell into a daze, and even the entire body could not help but tremble.

Bai Yue went to tidy up Long Haochen's room, while Long Xingyu called his son to come before him

However, the fine iron sword in Long Haochen's hand did not break. Amid the astonishment of the bearded man, the double-bladed battle axe swung up in response, leaving a gaping opening in his chest.

"He should not insult my mother." As he spoke, Long Haochen took something out of his pocket and handed it to the young girl, then turned and walked towards the bearded man

As she spoke, Li Xin's hands wielded the sword, creating a series of strange trajectories in the air, while a pale golden light energy surged forth from within her.

Long Xingyu smiled and said, "How do you know that Dad is a great knight"

"Why? Why bully my mother?" Long Haochen shouted almost hysterically. Amidst the clang of metal, he had already drawn a pair of finely crafted iron swords. His eyes had turned completely red.

Long Haochen's initial excitement had completely vanished, replaced by despair, pain, and resentment, as a torrent of negative emotions surged within him

The bearded warrior followed out without hesitation, accompanied by a large crowd of onlookers. Only the girl sitting behind the counter and the book were staring blankly at the badge in her hand. "A Level 1 Squire, could he really be a squire?"

Long Haochen scratched his head and said, "I have never killed a person before, but I have killed many magical beasts. My teacher once said that when dealing with enemies, one must treat them like magical beasts, showing no mercy whatsoever. Until it is confirmed that the opponent is dead, one must never let their guard down. Since he is a magical beast, why should I feel uncomfortable? I have killed quite a few magical beasts. Moreover, after delivering the final blow, I did not look at his appearance again. In fact, since he is a magical beast, why should I feel uncomfortable? I have killed quite a few magical beasts. Moreover, after delivering the final blow, I did not look at his appearance again. In truth, even he himself did not know, for the arduous training in the Owl Ant Cave had long distanced him from the emotion of fear to a great extent.

"No, it is not that you are irresponsible; it is all my fault, it is my fault." Bai Yue's tears, which had just stopped, immediately flowed out again

Long Xingyu said with a bitter smile: "Are you willing to acknowledge me as your irresponsible father?"

What kind of precise judgment is required to achieve this! Without extraordinary mental strength, Long Haochen would never be able to accomplish such a connection

"Old Third." Two exclamations rang out as two burly men rushed out from the crowd, clearly part of the same group as the bearded man. Adventurers are a perilous profession, and they typically operate in teams.

Li Xin smiled and said, "As long as you answer me one question, I will tell you."

The bearded man was taken aback by Long Haochen's charge. He recognized the Pure White Blade, and his expression changed instantly. He never expected that this young boy was truly from the Knight Temple. Offending the Knight Temple, the foremost of the six great temples, how could an ordinary adventurer like him survive? Never mind, he decided to take down this kid first; if necessary, he could just flee immediately.

Long Haochen asked, "Sister, what level of magical beast is your rose unicorn?"

"Knight, esteemed Knight, here is your badge back." The girl who had been behind the counter approached them as soon as they returned to the Adventurers' Guild, respectfully returning the badge to Long Haochen. She had also rushed out to watch the battle upon seeing the badge earlier, witnessing everything unfold. At this moment, her gaze towards Long Haochen was filled more with curiosity.

Upon hearing this call, Long Xingyu did not display much excitement; he stood there appearing somewhat dazed. Then, with his strong arms, he slowly embraced his wife and son. Neither Bai Yue nor Long Haochen noticed that at this moment, he seemed to still be suppressing some kind of emotion

Many of the adventurers nearby were whispering, "These guys clearly come from outside; they don't even recognize the Hell Rose, the top talent of the First Moon Branch. They deserve to suffer. Moreover, she is..."

Li Xin said: "Have you ever killed someone before? Otherwise, why did you show no reaction after killing that axe warrior? I can never forget the pain I felt after my first kill; I vomited for three whole days and nights!"

With a charge, hurried footsteps suddenly echoed. Long Haochen instantly maximized his speed, and those on either side could clearly see that a streak of white had appeared on the pair of fine iron swords in his hands

The man with a scruffy beard held a double-edged battle axe in his hand. At this moment, he propped the axe against the ground, leaned on it, and looked at Long Haochen with a mocking expression.

Long Xingyu approached the mother and son with a complex expression in his eyes, gently saying: "Yue, everything has passed. All the pain has left us. Please do not dwell on those painful memories, alright?"

With a puff, after the Cross Slash, Long Haochen's right hand sword unhesitatingly executed a thrust, the sharpness of the iron sword instantly piercing through the throat of the bearded man before swiftly retracting like lightning

Li Xin proudly said: "My rose is currently a Level 5 Initial Stage Magical Beast, but it is still in its growth phase. Once it matures, it will reach at least Level 7 Initial Stage, equivalent to a Level 6 profession. In the future, my sister will at least be able to become a Level 6 Radiant Knight, so you must work hard."

Bai Yue quickly lunged forward, pulling Long Haochen from Long Xingyu's embrace into her own, glaring at him, "Are you crazy? You just scared me to death."

With a feeling of envy, he soon saw his own thatched cottage. In order to surprise his mother, he quietly pushed open the courtyard gate; however, as he stepped into the yard, he froze in place.

At this moment, a glimmer seemed to emanate from Long Haochen, and the crossed dual swords in his hands almost effortlessly executed a cross slash.

In the next moment, he took out a white glove and threw it towards the other party, while simultaneously drawing the twin swords from his back, the tips pointing downwards. He said in a deep voice: "You have insulted my mother. I, Long Haochen, challenge you in the name of a knight of the Holy Knight Temple. To the death, or not at all."

Long Haochen said: "Sister, you may ask."

"If you wish to seek death, I do not mind sending you to join the one who has just died." Li Xin's cold voice was filled with a sharp killing intent

Long Xingyu's brows immediately furrowed, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. He instinctively clenched his fists, as if his heart were struggling intensely.

"This is how I taught you. No matter what enemy you face, even if it is me, you must remain calm," Xingyu said淡淡.

The Knight's Sacred Mountain is a place where our Knight's Temple specifically raises various powerful magical beasts. Within the Knight's Sacred Mountain, there exists a gigantic magical array established by our temple's ancestors three thousand years ago. This array greatly benefits the growth of magical beasts and reduces their wildness, making taming them significantly easier. Young knights can take one of these beasts as their mount if they gain its recognition. This is also one of the best benefits of our Knight's Temple, akin to how the Magic Temple provides magical equipment to its elite members. It can be said that none of the highest echelons of our Knight's Temple are not strong individuals who have descended from the Knight's Sacred Mountain.

"Father." Breaking free from his mother's embrace, Long Haochen suddenly lunged into Long Xingyu's arms. In that moment, he felt an overwhelming sense of happiness wash over him

"With a long, resounding neigh, a tall and robust steed, adorned with a pair of wings, emerged from the strangely twisted trajectory.

What, what did you say? The dazed look in Long Haochen's eyes gradually transformed into disbelief

Long Xingyu nodded and said: "In the past year, your training has primarily focused on enhancing your reaction abilities, stimulating the growth of your mental strength, and improving your physical condition. The medicinal liquid from the hot springs you have been soaking in daily serves this purpose as well. Now that your external spiritual power has increased to over 100, it is time to begin cultivating your internal spiritual power."

Well, I will strive to set my goal on ascending the holy mountain

The warrior wielding a heavy sword shouted angrily: "My third brother merely made a few jokes, yet this brat resorts to murder. Is this the compassion of you knights?"

With a sweeping motion of the bamboo sword in Xingyu's hand, Long Haochen felt as if he had collided with a great mountain, his entire body flying backward and landing in the courtyard

Bai Yue gently stroked her son's head, tears streaming down her face. "I am sorry, Chen Chen. I have never told you before. Ten years ago, your mother encountered something particularly painful, and I did not know how to face your father, so I left home and came here alone. At that time, I realized that I was already pregnant with you. Do not blame your father; it is all my fault that he spent nine long years searching for us, mother and son. Ten years ago, your mother encountered something particularly painful, and I did not know how to face your father, so I left home and came here alone. At that time, I realized that I was already pregnant with you. Do not blame your father; it is all my fault that he spent nine long years searching for us, mother and son. If you must hate someone, then hate your mother."

Long Haochen's voice was very clear, and everyone around could hear it distinctly. In an instant, the originally laughing and noisy adventurers fell silent. The bearded man was also taken aback

Without hesitation, Long Haochen bit down on Xingyu's arm

Oh, oh, oh, everyone take a look, this little chick is still angry. Tsk tsk, look at this beautiful little face! So tender and glistening. Even if it were truly a little chick, sent to the flower streets and willow alleys, it would still be a top-notch courtesan.

"Stop." A cold voice rang out, and immediately, a pale golden light surged into the sky behind Long Haochen, forcefully repelling the two advancing adventurers.

Li Xin stood there with a cold expression, holding dual swords at her sides. A faint golden aura of spiritual energy rose on both sides of her body, showcasing her strength as a third-tier knight

Sometimes, the bond between people is a truly marvelous thing. Li Xin has taken a great liking to this newly acquainted younger brother. Not only did she accompany him in completing their tasks, but she also saw him off all the way to the outskirts of Odin Town, which is over 200 miles from Haoyue City. Only then did they part with reluctance.

Haocen, although you are already aware of the relationship between us, you have also made the choice to continue cultivating with me. Given this, my expectations of you will only be stricter than before. You now have one final opportunity to choose.

Because I am your father

However, they still came out too late

Xingyu was taken aback; although it was merely a bamboo sword, it was equally sharp. If Long Haochen, without any protective gear, were to collide with it, he would either die or be severely injured. The bamboo sword instinctively retracted, but Long Haochen had already collided with him.

In an instant, the laughter abruptly ceased, and Long Haochen had already approached the other party.

Xingyu frowned slightly, thrusting the bamboo sword forward, aiming directly at Long Haochen's chest. However, Long Haochen did not even attempt to evade; he charged straight towards the sword's edge.

Xingyu stood up, placed Baiyue aside, and coldly stared at Long Haochen

Long Xingyu shook his head helplessly, "I didn't expect that human plans are not as good as those of heaven, and he still discovered it. I am afraid that once you know I am your father, you will not work as hard anymore, and I am also afraid that I won't have the heart to train you rigorously"

With two muffled sounds, two iron swords struck simultaneously against the leather armor on the chest of the man with a bushy beard. The swords were blunt, yet a sound of bones shattering instantly resonated from behind the leather armor

Li Xin chuckled and said, "It's not that easy! In our entire Knight's Sanctuary, having dozens of knights under the age of twenty each year is already quite good. At times, there are even fewer than ten, along with the *map* and *book*. Moreover, there is a large summoning array on the Knight's Sacred Mountain, which seems to connect to a special place, conducting a summoning of magical beasts at regular intervals. Therefore, magical beasts on the Knight's Sacred Mountain are not in short supply. It is said that even ninth-level magical beasts can be found on the Sacred Mountain. If one could possess a ninth-level magical beast as a mount, it would almost be equivalent to opening a pathway to at least a seventh-tier profession.

He was unaware of the extent of Xingyu's abilities; the only thing he could be certain of was that he would never be a match for his teacher. However, the teacher had bullied his mother, and the two people he loved most had found themselves in such a situation. At that moment, he had lost all sense of reason.

Long Haochen raised his right hand, pointing coldly outside with his sword, "Please." Although it was his first time at the Adventurers' Guild, he understood that he could not act here, not even for a formal challenge from a knight.

However, in an instant, the bearded man reacted, "Haha, you’re killing me with laughter. Look over here! This little brat must have heard too many stories, trying to imitate a knight's challenge, calling himself a knight. Have you even grown your baby hair yet? I’ll accept your challenge, come on! Come bite me! Hahahaha"

Soon, the two of them left the city. To Long Haochen's surprise, as they exited the city, Li Xin not only did not stop her horse, but the soldiers guarding the city instead saluted her.

Long Haochen's Divine Shielding was not particularly profound; he could not draw upon Li Xin's spiritual power. However, the bearded man's spiritual cultivation was only slightly higher than his own, allowing Long Haochen's Divine Shielding to borrow twenty points of spiritual power. Coupled with the enhancement of the Pure White Blade and Long Haochen's own spiritual power exceeding one hundred points, the power of this strike had even surpassed the bearded man's full-force attack. How could it be resisted by the ordinary leather armor he wore? Coupled with the enhancement of the Pure White Blade and Long Haochen's own spiritual power exceeding one hundred points, the power of this strike had even surpassed the bearded man's full-force attack. How could it be resisted by the ordinary leather armor he wore?

Long Haochen's divine shield cannot be breached even by a third-tier knight like Li Xin, let alone by a mere second-tier warrior like him

How fast! Sister, your mount is amazing. How can I have a mount like this! Long Haochen is still just a child, and how could such a novel experience not excite him

"Mom, is he really...?" At this moment, Long Haochen had already reacted, all negative emotions transformed into shock, staring at his mother with his bright green eyes.

Long Haochen was eager to know how he could obtain such an excellent mount as the Rose Unicorn, and hurriedly asked, "Sister, how can I acquire this Rose Unicorn?"

The pure white blade thrust forward. Combined with the charge, he unleashed his strongest attack

The bearded man stepped forward, hoisting his double-edged battle axe, and pointed at Long Haochen, "Come on! You little bastard, let me teach you a lesson. Once I take you down, I won't kill you; I'll just sell you to the brothels, and I can earn a few gold coins to spend..."

Although these individuals do not recognize the Divine Shield, they can certainly tell the age of Long Haochen. At such a young age, he is already a prospective knight; how could the Knight Temple not protect him like a treasure? Who would dare to act recklessly?

Li Xin scoffed disdainfully, "Are your eyes blind? My brother is a retribution knight, not a guardian knight. The principle of a retribution knight is to eliminate evil in order to promote good. Given my brother's temperament, if it weren't for your companion saying something extremely disgusting, would he have resorted to killing? If you are unconvinced, then come at us together"

The two strong men were also warriors, one wielding a heavy sword and the other holding a rapier and a shield. They looked at Li Xin, their faces flickering with an unpredictable light. They naturally knew that they were in the wrong; Long Haochen had killed the bearded man in a duel, and even the city defense army could not intervene.

Li Xin's nickname, the Hell Rose, comes from her mount, which is an underage rose unicorn. Even in its juvenile state, it is a genuine level 5 initial-stage magical beast. With it, not to mention a level 3 warrior, even a level 4 warrior would have to steer clear of her. In fact, warriors of the same level are not even a match for knights.

Bai Yue gently nodded, closing her eyes, "You don't need to say anything. Chen Chen, like you, is destined not to be a person who can be content with tranquility; you are both born to accomplish great things. Since he has already made his choice, I can only support him. I have just one request: he must live well. No matter what you teach him, it must prioritize his ability to protect himself, alright?"

The girl behind the counter hurriedly whispered, "Little brother, you should leave quickly. This is not a place for you. Don't pay attention to them; these adventurers live a life on the edge, and under pressure, they often exhibit undesirable behavior. However, they shouldn't dare to do anything to you, after all, this is the guild."

"Hmm, I promise you," Long Xingyu gently nodded, stroking Bai Yue's long hair

The next morning, Long Xingyu returned to the mountain cabin with Bai Yue and Long Haochen. With their identities already exposed, there was no longer any need for concealment

With a flick of his wrist, Xingyu had somehow produced a bamboo sword in his right hand, while his left hand was hidden behind his back, the sword tip angled towards the ground, he calmly said: "Make your move"

Upon leaving Haoyue City, the Rose Unicorn finally unleashed its speed, revealing a scene that left Long Haochen in awe. A faint red glow emanated from the Rose Unicorn, and the surrounding temperature noticeably increased. Its speed surged dramatically, yet the protective barrier of the faint red light shielded it from feeling any wind. The dual wings on the back of the Rose Unicorn occasionally spread open, making the gallop even smoother, and its speed was so swift that it felt as if it were flying through the air.

At this moment, Father has returned, and the years of separation were not due to him. My father is stronger than all my peers; he is a powerful knight. Long Haochen felt no resistance in his heart; all the previous anger had transformed into joy.

As she spoke, Li Xin pulled Long Haochen out of the Adventurers' Guild and directly mounted her rose unicorn, leaving the city.

Long Haochen stopped a yard away from the bearded man, his expression calm, his back straight, and his left fist placed on his right chest, performing a standard knightly salute

Long Haochen said without hesitation: "Dad, I understand that your strictness is for my own good. This time when I went to Haoyue City, I had a particularly strong feeling. Dad, are you a higher-ranked knight than the Radiant Knight?"

While thinking, he cheerfully headed in the direction of home. However, at that moment, his mind was filled with the image of the rose unicorn, drifting like a red cloud. How wonderful it would be if he could have such a magical beast as a mount in the future! Long Haochen was well aware that if Li Xin rode her unicorn during the knight qualification assessment, he would probably be unable to withstand even a single blow.

After saying this, the girl suddenly realized that in the clear eyes of the boy before her, there was an added quality known as determination

While thinking, the bearded man felt a surge of courage. He raised his double-edged axe with both hands and delivered a powerful downward strike towards the charging Long Haochen. He was a level 2, tier 3 warrior, with spiritual power exceeding 120. This heavy strike, executed with a step forward, was both impressive and formidable.

Long Haochen, whose mental fortitude is exceptional, possesses a demeanor that is far more composed and calm than that of his peers. Yet, at this very moment, he finds himself utterly unable to control his emotions. The scene before him is simply too incredible to comprehend.

With a loud crash, the double-bladed battle axe struck fiercely at the intersection of the two crossed swords.

Bai Yue was in the courtyard, but she was sitting on the lap of a man who held a position in Long Haochen's life second only to his mother. In just one year, he had elevated from a squire to a quasi-knight, and he was Long Haochen's teacher, Xingyu

One of these two warriors is a Third Rank, Second Level Battle Master, while the other is a Second Rank, Eighth Level Warrior. Together, they naturally do not fear Li Xin. However, they cannot disregard the Knight Sanctuary behind Li Xin

Long Xingyu let out a soft sigh, stepped forward, and pulled him into his embrace, holding him tightly. "I said, I am your father, the father you have never met. Xingyu is my name, and you share my surname; we are both surnamed Long." As he spoke, a beam of white light shot from his hand, breaking the restrictions on Bai Yue.

Bai Yue gently nodded and said, "I’m sorry, Chen Chen. Your father found us a year ago, and he hoped you could become a powerful knight like him, which is why he asked me to keep his return a secret with him."

Long Xingyu was taken aback for a moment, and after a brief hesitation, he nodded to Long Haochen

The next matter was straightforward; Long Haochen selected a task to hunt ten Level 2 intermediate magical beasts in the Haoyue Marsh, located a hundred miles north of Haoyue City.

"You, you all..." Long Haochen stood there, unable to utter a word, his mind blank in that instant

The spiritual power used by Xingyu is on par with that of Long Haochen. Although he wields only a bamboo sword, this slender bamboo sword effortlessly strikes at the weakest point of Long Haochen's pair of iron swords.

Feeling the most familiar scent emanating from Xingyu, Long Haochen cried, tears flowing uncontrollably down his face. He suddenly released his grip, looking at the bloodied and mangled area on Xingyu's arm where he had bitten, and shouted hoarsely: "Why? Why didn't you kill me?"

He stomped his right foot on the ground, employing the technique he had previously interrupted while charging at Li Xin once again, and this time, he seamlessly connected it with another skill

In our Knight Templar, the vast majority of knights can only choose a steed or tame wild magical beasts to serve as their mounts. However, there are exceptions, specifically the most talented young knights from each branch. Anyone who can pass the knight assessment and become a first-level knight of the third rank or above before the age of twenty is eligible to be recommended to the Knight Sacred Mountain by their respective branch. You are already a provisional knight at the age of ten, so becoming a knight before the age of twenty is certainly not a problem.

Long Xingyu said with a bitter smile: "I just wanted to see if Haochen could remain calm at all times during battle, but it seems that you are his greatest weakness"