When the news of the ascetics spread, White Stone City was thrown into chaos.
Those with Martial Spirits and those without all began to enthusiastically use painful methods to temper themselves, especially the warriors below three-star Martial Spirits, who seemed to have found a shortcut to becoming stronger.
Moreover,
to become an ascetic meant becoming Holley's disciple, an opportunity to ascend to heaven that also motivated many.
Screams were heard everywhere throughout White Stone City.
The busiest people were the healers and Water Series mages, because too many had injured themselves grievously due to overeagerness.
The next day,
Duge, still without the ability to split, sensed the situation in White Stone City and issued a public announcement in the name of King Holley, stating, "Due to individual differences in constitution, do not rush through ascetic practices, and always prioritize health."
Then,
