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Following the battle, the humans promptly retreated. Most of the paladins, carrying the golden parchment map, sped back to their base, while the mercenary group stayed behind to cover their retreat. Old Hake had initially believed he could handle the first wave of pursuers. Once they entered the Devouring Swamp, relying on the mercenaries' years of experience navigating the marsh, they should have been able to escape unscathed. However, they hadn't anticipated encountering me and my disciples, whose combat prowess surpassed that of regular Wolf Knights, resulting in a disastrous defeat.

"Brave Warrior Xuanfeng, your feats will naturally earn you commendation from the chieftain and the War God Temple. However, as one who was rescued by you, I also wish to express my personal gratitude."

Not long after our conversation, Shaman Romeo's reinforcement arrived. Although they had lost the golden parchment map, they confirmed the changes within the Devouring Swamp and the humans' intentions. Before leaving, he handed me an unmarked leather scroll.

"Though I did not witness your valiant battle, I can imagine that you, having defeated a human Sword Master, must have reached the realm of a Golden Wolf Knight. To attain such heights through the cultivation of folk martial arts at such a young age, your talent is nothing short of prodigious.

"However, for conventional cultivation methods, a Golden Wolf Knight is the pinnacle. Higher secrets are reserved for the elite and nobility of each tribe. This scroll contains the Heavenly Wolf Tribe's secret Astral Martial Qi technique, 'Azure Star Rain,' which I received as a gift when I was young. After discovering my shamanic potential, it became unnecessary for me. Now, I pass it on to you. When you have fully mastered Astral Martial Qi, come find me in Verlier City. I will share with you the advanced portion."

Due to the innate superiority of orcs over humans, they could challenge opponents of higher ranks. A max-level Golden Wolf Knight could indeed deal with a novice Sword Master. However, Shaman Romeo didn't witness the full-powered Senior Sword Master Hake, who was also skilled in Astral Martial Qi. Otherwise, he would have been puzzled why I displayed the strength of a Starry Wolf Knight without any external martial aura.

This was an issue. My disciples, after reaching the sixth level of Golden Bell Cover, could trigger their innate essence energy. Unlike me, who accumulated essence energy for the Nine Yin Meridian Bone Tempering Scripture, they immediately began cultivating martial auras. Previously, my focus was solely on the Nine Yin Manual, so I didn't consider this aspect. If my martial arts continued to advance, observant individuals might notice my peculiarity.

A werewolf without a martial aura but possessing formidable power exceeding it – such a fact, once revealed, would make fame inevitable. While I wasn't afraid of fame, gaining it at this age, with this identity, for such a reason, wouldn't serve me well. It seemed I needed to study the matter of martial auras.

After bidding farewell to Shaman Romeo, I began preparing the young wolves for our return. The ordinary mercenaries were bound, and the two Sword Masters, severely injured, couldn't stand. Conveniently, four servants carried them. The priestess and the half-elf archer, now weaponless, posed no threat, but the mage was a concern. Luckily, we found the magical shackles originally used to restrain Shaman Romeo, which we now employed on the female mage.

On our journey back, Antarra approached me in a secretive manner, attempting to probe about my conversation with Shaman Romeo. Naturally, I divulged the details. Unexpectedly, he persisted in asking about specific nuances until, growing impatient, I scolded him, prompting him to finally reveal the truth.

"Master, if all the rumors are correct, this person might be the one known across the Beastman Alliance, who startled the Elder Council, silenced the War God Temple, gave the Beastman King headaches, and was dubbed as the flower-picking genius, a seducer of all races, regardless of gender, unmatched in the Xinghai Continent, and the number one lascivious beastman – Romeo Sky Wolfe!"

"What's that? I've never heard such a long nickname?"

Antara then elaborated on the background story. Romeo Sky Wolfe, the second son of the chief of the Heavenly Wolf Tribe of the Wolf Clan, had been sent to the War God Temple to study at a young age according to custom. He was exceptionally talented and did not disappoint, becoming a high-ranking Red Robe Shaman at a young age, with remarkable accomplishments, earning him the title of the War God Temple's rising star.

However, tragedy began for Romeo the moment he stepped out of the War God Temple. No one knew exactly what he had learned in the isolated temple, but the young and handsome Red Robe Shaman, with his charming looks, elegant demeanor, persuasive words, and cunning tactics, targeted every beauty he laid eyes on, regardless of gender, race, or status.

In just a few short years, it was rumored that tens of thousands of men and women from various tribes across the alliance had relations with him. Even the harem of the Beastman King, the families of the Elder Council, the maidens attending the War God Temple's Holy Maidens, and even noble ladies, misses, and handsome youths from the human world were involved in scandalous whispers about him. Eventually, several influential forces secretly pressured to have the notorious Romeo confined back in the War God Temple's tower for rigorous training, bringing an end to that chapter.

Romeo's personal character doesn't concern me, but if he sets his sights on me, it won't be pleasant. Just recalling the she-wolves who plagued me during my upbringing sends a cold sweat trickling down my spine after so many years.

"He probably won't notice me, right? Look at me now, all burnt black and white, so ugly."

"You don't know, Master. Romeo the 'League's Wolf King' has notoriously sharp eyes. Forget about your singed fur; even if you were covered in Beamon skin, he could still discern your appearance. That's why he gave you the contentious martial arts manual when he broke up with you, and most importantly, he only gave you the part on Star Power. You'll have to find him for the rest. When you go to Valleria City, you'll be at his mercy, let him do whatever he wants – XXOO, OOXX, XOXO..."

"Alright, Antar, you've indeed helped me uncover a major crisis. As a reward, I'll teach you an entirely new super martial art." Seeing the usually composed Antar becoming increasingly excited, I interrupted him.

"What martial art is it? Is it more powerful than the Bone Claw?"

"Certainly, incredibly, unbelievably powerful! It's called 'Face-Melting Kick'! Feast your senses upon it well~~~"