Supreme Eternal: Tree of Life and Death

Chapter 3

Hilm Albion looked at the barrier of the 9th layer and steeled himself.

He remembered how hard it is to live as an orphan. He also knew that living in this world would only make his life more difficult without the capability to defend himself. If Hilm wanted to live a comfortable life, he needs strength to back it up. He didn't want to rely on the Holstein Family all his life.

With that thought in mind, he started to operate his perception and started to break the 9th layer barrier.

Strong waves and waves of pain started to attack Hilm's soul. He told himself that he needed to bear the fiery waves of stabbing pains in his mind, as he continued upwards.

Cracks started to appear in the barrier. This helped heightened Hilm's determination to persevere. However, he started to feel drained and slowly started to lose consciousness.

Finally, he stepped past the 8th layer, and arrived at the 9th Layer of Heaven!

Before he loses consciousness, he saw a silhouette of a gigantic tree.

Meanwhile, in the coliseum, the majority of the children have woken up and have already contracted their astral souls. Most of these children have contracted astral souls ranging from the 5th layer downwards.

Actually, only 4 children are left together with Hilm. They all show traces of pain and struggle on their faces.

"Hmmm.. 4 children? That's a lot. There are more talented individuals this year than the past years." The mayor said smiling while looking in the direction of the ceremony.

"What do you think is the astral soul of Hilm?" Arthur asked his parents.

"As long as he tried his best, that's already enough." Mr. Holstein replied. Mrs. Holstein nodded in agreement.

A golden flash of light suddenly flashed at the coliseum.

*Roooaaarrr*

A resounding roar shook the participants and the audience.

They saw a silhouette of a golden flaming lion floating on top of a young man. At this time, the young man opened his eyes and you can see them shining with golden light

"The Golden Flaming Lion! An Astral Soul of the 8th Layer!" someone exclaimed.

At that same time, a wolf howl and a black sword appeared within the coliseum making everyone in the coliseum speechless. Even the young man with the astral soul of the Golden Flaming Lion looked in that direction.

A 3 tailed wolf with a mark of a moon is currently floating above a young maiden.

And a black sword filled with murderous intent is currently floating above the young man.

"The 3-Tailed Moon Wolf from the 7th Heavenly Layer and the Bloodvenom Sword from the 8th Heavenly Layer!" this time the mayor exclaimed in shock.

This event has never been happened in the past. It seems that lady luck is on our side!

"Quick! Go and stabilize the formation. Make sure that the other participants are not disturbed. As for me, I will go and talk to the children." The mayor immediately ordered his subordinates.

"Can you tell me your names children?" the mayor said while looking at the three children.

"I am Luke Wilson, Mayor." The young man who has the Golden Flaming Lion replied.

"I am Ella Jones, Mayor." The young maiden who has the 3-tailed Moon Wolf replied.

"I am Jayden Smith, Mayor." The young man who has the Bloodvenom Sword replied.

"Come here. Touch this orb to test your soul power." The mayor directed.

Luke Wilson has 5th level soul power. Ella Jones has 4th level soul power. And Jayden Smith has 5th level soul power.

"Good... Very Good... Do you three want to be my disciples?" The mayor offered.

The three looked at each other with different emotions showing on their faces.

While they are busy with the 3 children, they didn't notice Hilm at the corner emitting faint white and black light. They only noticed him when they saw that he lost consciousness.

"Hilm fainted! Go and immediately call for help!" Arthur yelled.

Help immediately came and checked Hilm.

"Is he okay?" Mrs. Holstein asked the medic.

"He's okay! He just exhausted his perception force. Just a little bit of rest and he's okay." The medic replied.

"Huu... I thought something happened." Arthur said in relief.

"Let's go home so Hilm can rest in there." Arthur added. Mr. and Mrs. Holstein nodded.