Eternal Thief

When Conner was almost scared silly, the arrow was finally released, and like it had a mind of its own, the arrows instantly chased behind the bee.

After two seconds, the arrow directly pierced the bee, and with a small bang, both the arrow and the bee turned into particles!

After two seconds, the arrow directly pierced the bee, and with a small bang, both the arrow and the bee turned into particles!

Conner looked at this scene as if his soul had left his body with a dumbstruck look on his face, and his mouth was wide open.

Ace found it somewhat fully as he said with an innocent expression, "Do you believe me now?"

Conner remained gobsmacked for a while as if he was in a dream and would awake in the next moment. But seeing Leroy's solemn expression and the Qi lingering in the air, he knew it was far from beginning a dream.

His body trembled as he finally snapped out of his stupor, "I… you… you really did master the first three levels in a month?"

"Yes, master. The disciple was lucky to have sudden enlightenment after you demonstrated that day. I guess it's all thanks to your excellent teaching method." Leroy flattered Conner as he respectfully bowed.

"E-enlightenment?" Conner's mind jolted when he heard this, and his eyes shone the next moment, "So, that's how it is! Although I only read about it, there are some legends about a sudden epiphany that can only occur by luck. It seemed you got lucky, and it also showed your talent in archery. Hahahaha, my disciple is so talented that he even managed to obtain enlightenment! Good!" Conner suddenly began to laugh widely as he seemed extremely proud.

Ace couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw Conner's reaction; there was really no malice hidden behind his joy. He seemed really happy for his disciple. If even a hint of malice had been detected, Ace planned to drop all pleasantries.

After laughing heartedly for a while, Conner finally looked at Leroy, observing him from top to bottom, and then nodded in acknowledgment.

"It appeared I was quite narrow-minded earlier. I shouldn't have doubted my own disciple that I've taken in personally." Conner smugly declared before his expression went stern, "Alright, disciple, I want you to keep this matter of your enlightenment to yourself. Under any circumstances, you can't tell anyone, not even your kin, because this matter can rattle many people's feathers.

"You might not know, but in the history of the empire, only three people had recorded to have epiphany. The founding emperor, the eighth mortal emperor, the 49th Mortal Empress, and all these people were able to ascend to a higher realm of immortals.

"But there is one thing common among them: they were all the members of the imperial clan. In fact, there was an extremely secret matter recorded in my clan that no one knew.

"I'm going to tell you because it has something in common. Over twenty thousand years ago, there was a peerless sword cultivator who was suddenly enlightened in the law of the sword, and with just that enlightenment, his sword became unstoppable, and no one was his match in the same realm. In fact, he can even fight by jumping a whole realm.

"But only after a few years of his glory, he suddenly vanished without a trace, and not just him, anyone related to him was gone. Although no one knows what happened to him, there was no investigation or mention of his name ever again.

"I hope you understand what I'm hitting at. Since you were enlightened on the way of bow and arrow, I need you to be very discreet about it. Or calamity might strike, and I might not be able to protect you."

Although Conner didn't accuse anyone, it was quite clear who he was hinting at. Ace was quite shocked as he didn't know there was such a matter, and when he heard that it was related to a sword cultivator, he suddenly thought about the history book he had read.

'Don't tell me the sword heart's information I've got in the library is related to this mysterious sword genius?' Ace thought.

"I understand, master." Leroy quickly promised.

"Good, as long as you don't tell anyone, no one will be able to tell since no one knows the depth of your abilities yet. As for the quick rise in the future, we have to hide it.

"But this didn't mean that we need to suppress your talent. In fact, if you can reach the level of Honorable Principal someday, you can show off as much as you want. That's why you need to work even harder from now on. I'll try my best to support you. You don't need to worry about any resources." Conner promised with a warm smile before he flickered his hand, and a silver jade scroll appeared.

"Here, this is the original jade scroll of the Death Striker Archery Art. Since you were able to enlighten yourself, this means you have your own unique understanding of bow and arrow, so you need to learn the remaining three levels yourself. My interference might have the opposite effect.

"Let's see how fast you can awake the orbit intent. Oh, and the good fortune I promised you, it is about a spot in the upcoming opening of a secret realm overseen by the imperial clan called the Sky Abyss.

"The Sky Abyss is very mysterious, and not even the imperial clan knew its origin. But there is something strange about it; it only opens every 500 years, and there is a trail inside with age restrictions. But the strange part is that no one can remember the trial once they leave the secret realm.

"However, there seemed to be astonishing rewards hidden in this trial that can be earned through good performance. But it is easier said than done. In the past ten thousand years, only the principal seemed to have the good fortune of earning a peerless art while even the scions of the imperial clan didn't get anything.

"But this time, many geniuses have appeared, and this might be the strongest lineup in the history of the empire that is going to enter the Sky Abyss. So, I don't want you to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Furthermore, now that you have enlightened yourself on the way of bow and arrow, you should definitely go. But if you don't want to, I can understand." Conner stated with an easygoing tone.

'Intriguing!' Ace's eyes shimmered as he didn't think such an interesting thing was going on in the Sky Abyss.

"I will go, don't worry about me, master." He replied with a resolute look.

"Perfect, I expect nothing less from my disciple." Conner nodded with admiration, "Alright, you go back to practice the rest of the three levels; if you don't understand something, you are free to find me. I'll come pick you up when the time to enter the Sky Abyss arrives. Oh, and you don't have to pay attention to anyone. If they came here to disturb you, ignore them!"