[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-268":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Divine Path System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1563540,2028,"Chapter 268: Sovereign Meet [2]","divine-path-system-chapter-268",268,"\u003Cp>\"Haha. Julius, someone sneaked into your island?\" Ares threw his head back and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it's time to change the name. They're called Guardian Islands. But they can't even guard themselves against an intruder. Pfft\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius' eyes narrowed and he glared at Ares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was just a hologram, Evander's hair stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ares, I've been tolerating you since you were my father's disciple. But when I reach the higher state, those words would amount to capital crime.\" His voice at the end was chilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sovereigns, regardless of their strength silently gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a veiled threat and everyone understood what he was implying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I am sure to reach the higher state. And before I do, you better behave. Or you'd pay the price with your life.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would've dismissed if it was anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Julius…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ares' face scrunched up and he clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the youngest Sovereign, Julius made it clear that being a Sovereign was far from his true potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he's pursuing was something they couldn't even glimpse of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humanity's first Celestial Rank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he'd be the de facto Emperor, Peerless and Savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, the atmosphere in the room suddenly descended into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha. Ares has been fighting for three months continuously. You know he's just back from the frontlines.\" Irene laughed and tried to play down the Ares' earlier words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the room was still silent, she turned to the man with a scar and said. \"Evander, did the duels end? Any interesting seeds this year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Father, I want to be a Sovereign. That doesn't mean I want to join these conversations.' Evander sighed inwardly while he flashed a bright smile outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, the geniuses of every year are better than the last. But this year is another matter altogether.\" He said with enthusiasm and glanced at Julius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, tapping his comm, which played the battle of Charles with three of his peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It elicited gasps even from the Sovereigns themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my honest opinion, Charles Xander is the number one genius I've ever seen.\" Evander said with a straight face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's performance in this match was too eye catching and he hoped to keep the limelight off his silly apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If you're peak level 5, show your strength since the start. Why do you act like you are growing with each battle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your acting is too perfect. Even I can't tell if you're already peak level 5, or are growing slowly.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander almost wanted to beat up Varian for this mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did Varian fight freaking 30 matches, he even seemed to enjoy them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there anyone else?\" Ares snorted and crossed his hands, his spear still gripped tightly in his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aside from Charles, there's Ashtarh, Xavier, Marcus, Maissa, Helia, Philia and Williamson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of some names, few Sovereigns smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vianne's brows furrowed and she pursed her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's none from Trade Union.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about second years? And besides, isn't your daughter second year?\" Vianne narrowed her eyes at Evander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander inwardly sighed and decided to reveal the truth. If he was found hiding anything, it'd only spark their interest more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sarah is the obvious first.\" As he said those words, Evander's lips curled up without meaning to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to Irene Nial and nodded. \"Second is Han Nial and mam, your grandson has rushed to Mars' planetoid when the situation there worsened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's a good soldier.\" Ares complimented and Evander nodded sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third is…um,\" Evander paused for a moment and considered the question again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strongest second years, since Varian was a first year, he didn't need to include him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's a good excuse, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third is Varian?\" Julius suddenly raised a brow and glanced at Evander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander stiffly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, he's only a first year.\" Micheal Caron looked through Varian's file and raised a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was once again silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, however, every Sovereign was browsing through Varian's information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius' eyes flashed for a moment before he smiled. \"He's the most talented child. But why did he awaken so late?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander coughed lightly and said. \"He had a trauma and it hindered him. He's good now. Thank you for your care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, it's strange, the way his strength rose with each battle.\" Irene Nial knit her brows and turned to the fiercest Sovereign. \"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He didn't show any discomfort of adjusting to his increasing strength. Even the best geniuses I've seen can't do that. So, that's why I think he is just revealing his strength.\" Ares gave his opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Phew.' Evander inwardly sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to say he's the best genius ever, but he had Ambrosia. Even though he got only a part of it, he got enough to reach peak level 5.\" Kevin shrugged honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vianne nodded and turned to Evander. \"So, after he was out of the dungeon, he was already peak level 5, but you shielded his strength, am I right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, it was what she wanted to believe. And it was also the only option that made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she accepted the public version, Varian literally went from low level 5 to almost peak level 5 in….two weeks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's just absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she thought of a more plausible possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. He was peak level 5 since the beginning. I didn't want to cause too much commotion.\" Evander nodded and admitted. \"But Varian is very talented. I believe…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah…\" Sovereign Kreo Bell suddenly interrupted and shook his head. \"Don't lie to yourself, Evander. He got here because of Ambrosia. Or you wouldn't even know his name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambrosia helped him once. But he was on his own when facing the bottleneck of high awakeners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, despite his 'weirdness' they weren't optimistic about his future all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\" Evander turned silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inwardly, he was pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he also sighed. 'Varian, I convinced everyone somehow. This is the best I can do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is also the best you can do, right? Peak level 5?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you are level 6, shit will hit the fan. Fuck! Why am I using vulgar language?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, I must warn him to lay low. Even if it's him, he should take a month or two to advance to level 6, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope I'm right.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Sovereigns too shared the same opinion and Irene Nial switched the topic. \"Sovereign Julius, about the secret potion...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evander tapped on his comm and instructed Ryan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion turned serious and Evander carefully listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour passed just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*** *** *** ***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>>> Attention! The competition is about to begin in 15 minutes. The briefing will begin shortly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice message snapped Sarah out of her state and she hurriedly pulled herself out of Varian's embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of her hand, the water mana in her body identified and contained the alcohol while her chi neutralized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rosiness on her face was gone in an instant and her face turned expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bali was long gone and all she saw Varian looking at her with a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remove that stupid smile.\" She punched him lightly on the chest and said softly. \"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1216,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.288Z",1,"novelbin.me","76912c1551f879ac3b2b59b3d3af154683eb0817def79ea210f96c0b1d5bbcb2","divine-path-system-chapter-269","divine-path-system-chapter-267",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]