"My Fate Sense is tingling… Something good… no, it's something bad?"
Arthur wasn't quite clear on what he was sensing. Sometimes it's like that as he has no control over his Fate Sense. Along with the fact that he has no cultivation when his Fate Sense tingles, they are not very clear.
Such as now…
"Okay, so from my previous experiences, this should mean that there is danger and as well good fortune, intertwined together. Which means that whichever part of it I receive, either good or bad would depend on how I play my cards."
"Yes, that should be it."
Arthur closed his eyes and decided to meditate and dig deeper into what he was sensing, as that helps him get a clearer picture of what to do. At the same time, he might be able to see a vision or two.
Seated in a cross-legged position with his eyes closed. And breathing in a specific pattern, Arthur was able to sense the feeling more clearly. He was using a meditation technique he had learned from one of the older books in the library.
It was by coincidence that he found the meditation technique, and it seemed it was made for people with abilities related to Fate, Seers.
Arthur didn't know if he could be considered one. But he tried it and it helped him get clearer directions on his ability.
As Arthur dived deeper and deeper, things began to clear, and he knew what he had to do.
"Whatever I am sensing came from the Eastern part of the continent… and?"
Two images suddenly appeared in his mind in succession, "a seal being broken, and a sword," said Arthur.
Arthur opened his eyes as the feeling he sensed had disappeared at this point.
"A seal being broken, and a sword?"
"Finally, I will be able to cultivate!"
Arthur was so glad that he couldn't help but shout out those words. He had waited for too long, gotten looked down on, and despised. In a world where strength makes right, he needed to have the power to protect himself.
Especially when he has an enemy as great as the Heavenly Dao itself, that ruled over all beings.
As for the sword, that part wasn't clear to Arthur, 'maybe I will get an awesome sword?' thought Arthur.
"It'll be great if that were the case."
Arthur decided to act immediately as he was already impatient about starting his cultivation journey.
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"So you want to travel to the Eastern Territory?"
The Emperor, Markus Hartfield asked Arthur with a raised eyebrow.
This wasn't the first time that Arthur traveled, but this was the first time he was going so far. You have to know that he was somewhat very protective of Arthur. One of the reasons was because Arthur did not have any cultivation, and for the other reason, only he knew.
"Yes, father. I might also be gone for a long time too. I am not too sure," Arthur said with a firm look in his eyes, which the Emperor noticed.
*Sigh*
"Fine, but you can't go alone. Tell me, who would you like me to send with you?"
Arthur smiled at that, as this was what he was waiting for. He was weak and needed a bodyguard, or in this case, a protector with powerful cultivation, that watches over him from the shadows.
Just like those villains in cultivation novels, who always had their elders protecting them. And just after the protagonists beat their asses, and are about to kill them, they would stop the mc and even try to kill him.
'Good thing, those guys had plot amour, or else…'
"From the look on your face, you should already have someone in mind?"
"Yes I do, Father."
"Okay, who is then?"
"The Librarian," said Arthur, with a hidden glint in his eyes.
Arthur couldn't just trust anyone. He knows how cruel this world is, and was very selective about those he keeps close to himself. That is also why he has only one servant, a maid. Unlike the other young masters of the Hartfield Family.
The Emperor's expression changed a bit. His brows were furrowed for a second, before returning to normal, as he looked at Arthur, with a serious expression that wasn't there before.
"Are you sure?" he asked.
"Yes, father. I am sure."
"It appears you are more perceptive than I thought. Okay, then. I will talk to him, but whether he agrees or not, will depend on your luck," The Emperor said.
"You mean he might not agree?"
"Arthur, although you were perceptive enough to see that he was special. You still underestimated his identity. Don't worry, I will put in a good word for you. Not like it would help, but I'll do my best."
"Thanks a lot, Father," Arthur smiled, and then gave a bow.
"Go ahead and make preparations for your journey. And I'll deal with the part of getting you your protector."
Arthur nodded and said, "Goodbye," before leaving.
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After leaving The Emperor's palace, Arthur entered the bustling streets of Hartfield City.
As the greatest city on all the continent, it had a lot of attraction for many cultivators, both weak and powerful. Added to the fact that the market here had a lot of rare cultivation resources, that was very rare in other parts of the continent.
As he walked on the street which was tiled with a special material, Arthur received a lot of stares. Many recognized him, but they only spoke about him in hushed voices.
That Arthur could still hear because his senses were enhanced by his powerful soul. Which, although was sealed only because of his strength, and with how strong his body is now, he now has access to some of its benefits. Such as enhanced senses for example.
"Is that Prince Arthur?"
"Yes, he looks more approachable than the other princes though."
"But I heard he was unable to cultivate?"
"Hush! Do you want to get in trouble?"
Arthur ignored all those voices as he finally got to his destination…
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A/N: Finally joined the ranking battles!
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