The Tenth Awakening

The details about these three mysterious seeds remain unknown to me as well. However, what I do know is that they are far more powerful than legendary seeds. For people like us, even possessing an epic seed is already an incredible feat. Only those who have reached level 90 or above truly understand these seeds and their locations.

These seeds are closely tied to powerful races in the world, which you must be cautious of. Now, let me tell you about our own human race and the lands we inhabit. The Seedling World is divided into five main continents, each specializing in a particular element:

1. Blue Flame Continent – Fire

2. Asur Water Continent – Water

3. Invincible Heaven Continent – Space & Lightning

4. Invincible Earth Continent – Earth

5. Great Wind Continent – Wind

Beyond these continents, there are also unknown lands. Additionally, two more elements exist outside the influence of any continent—Light and Darkness. These two elements counter each other, with Darkness growing stronger at night and Light becoming more powerful during the day.

Across all continents, there are numerous sect and academy factions, yet no single ruler governs the world. These sects are classified into four ranks:

• Normal Class Sect

• Mid Class Sect

• High Class Sect

• Super Class Sect

As villagers, we remain largely unaware of the greater world beyond our lands. The outside world is full of both opportunities and dangers, but this is all the knowledge I can pass on to you. If you have any questions, ask now.

Arya carefully listened to his father's words, absorbing every detail about the outside world. This was his first time leaving the village, and it certainly wouldn't be his last. At first, he intended to say he had no questions, but suddenly, something came to mind.

"Father, I want to know more about the reward you mentioned before."

Bryan chuckled. "I see you're quite curious about that. The reward isn't an object—it's an opportunity. Our village lies in a remote corner of the Asur Water Continent, far from the great sects and academies. However, this time, the top three winners of the Four-Village Competition will earn the chance to apply to the Water Dragon Academy."

This revelation caught Arya's attention. His father continued, "It's the first time an academy of this level has granted such an opportunity. There are also other rewards in the competition, but for us—who wouldn't even qualify for a low-class academy—this is the most valuable prize. If you can secure this chance, our village's future may rest in your hands."

Arya didn't respond right away. He simply nodded, deep in thought. His father's decision to share all this information now made sense—it was all tied to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Previously, Arya had only cared about the prize money, thinking of using it to buy his own Seed Stone. But now, he realized that this competition could change his life forever.

The next morning, after his lessons, Arya headed to the small wilderness where he usually trained. As he practiced with his weapon, he sensed something unusual. When he infused his fire element into his metal staff, he could feel the presence of water element within his body—it, too, wanted to merge with the weapon. However, the fire element suppressed it, preventing fusion.

Arya had experienced this struggle many times before. He had long thought about combining his two elements, believing it would greatly enhance his weapon's power. However, his father had warned him that it was too dangerous—fire and water were opposing forces, and no one had ever succeeded in fusing them before level 50.

But Arya was not a normal eight-year-old. Unlike others his age, he possessed extraordinary control over his power, and after learning about the academy opportunity, he made his decision—he would attempt to fuse his elements, no matter the risk.

Summoning his Seed Weapon, he focused on the suppressed water element within him. He began by infusing fire into the weapon first, then called upon his water element to merge with it.

The result? Failure.

The moment the water element touched the fire-infused weapon, it lost its power, causing the fusion to fail. After several attempts, Arya reversed the process—this time, infusing water first, then fire. Yet, the outcome remained the same. Water couldn't coexist with fire, and the fusion collapsed once more.

Each failed attempt left Arya with minor injuries, but thankfully, none were critical. Since he was born with both elements, his natural affinity lessened the backlash. But even so, it was clear—fusing fire and water was no easy feat.

Still, Arya refused to give up.

If he truly wanted to win…

If he truly wanted to seize this opportunity…

He had to find a way to overcome this challenge.