Ascent of Hero on the Dragon Throne

"It's true. Leader, please avenge me," Armando said angrily.

"Do you know who did this?" Gilbert asked.

"I don't. But my son had a conflict with him in the slum," Armando answered.

"Slum?" Gilbert frowned upon remembering something.

"Do you know who he is?" Armando felt something was off once he saw the expression on Gilbert's face.

"I might know him," Gilbert nodded.

"Bring him here. I need to ask him in person why he bullied my son and forced him to take poison," Armando commanded fiercely.

"Are you sure it was him who made trouble for your son?" Gilbert asked. He knew what kind of person Armando's son was. He suspected that Rocky wasn't the one at fault.

"What do you mean? Do you think I'm talking nonsense?" Of course Armando would defend his son by not admitting that his son was forced to take the poison because he wanted to forcefully take away a woman from the slum.

"Well, I'll order someone to send for him so you can confront him face-to-face. But I must warn you that he's no o

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to refine it, so why would I have any?" Rocky shrugged.

"You are one cunning boy!" Esteban burst into laughter.

"Like teacher, like student!"

Two days later, Rocky returned to the slum and saw a lot of new houses being constructed. It seemed Armando did keep his promise. It stated that this was by the order of the Godly Genius. It was apparent that Armando wanted to please Rocky.

But the people in the slum were unaware of Rocky's true identity. All they knew was that they had hope for a better life thanks to the Godly Genius.

The one month deadline set for Gilbert quickly passed. Tomorrow, the progress of the cultivation of the nine Godly Geniuses would be announced.

Meanwhile, a magnificent palace could be seen floating above the northernmost peak of the continent.

At that moment, a beautiful figure looked at the nine pillars of divine power in front of her in the palace. One of the pillars had suddenly grown by five inches. The look of genuine shock was clear as day on her delicate face.