All hundred and seventy Martial Masters of the Kandrian Empire had received Rui's commissions for experience training.
Not all of them were inclined to accept, of course.
Some were far weaker than he was, unable to provide any meaningful experience to him. Many didn't want to cross fists with the prodigious Void Prince, due to his immense political status.
Yet, there were plenty who did accept his commissions, choosing to humor him in a fight. A lot of them were Martial Masters who were deeply motivated. in trying out the manifold anyway.
After all, the manifold was such a precious resource that each Martial Master pounced at the opportunity to secure one slot or another. Each and every one of them had been stunned when the Sage Council briefed them on the miracle of the manifold.
A place where they made fourteen times as much progress relative to their progress outside?
