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"Amazing…"
Maria could barely find words as she watched her brother ascend. The Elders around her felt the same, their eyes wide at the true power and talent of the bearer of the Heavenly Yinyang Physique.
"Even though we've been captured, it's not so bad if we could help such a gifted youngster…"
"I wish I had that Physique, but just witnessing its splendor… I am content."
"I can't believe I contributed to his ascension! This boy might one day surpass even the Heavenly Emperor—our Era's current Venerable!"
"Well done, Arthur!" Maria flew to her brother's side. "I had no idea you were ascending tonight! Why didn't you tell me?!"
"Sorry, big sis. I was just too excited," he said with an embarrassed smile. "Do I look weird?"
"You look incredibly handsome!" Maria laughed. "But get some new clothes. Your old ones are completely torn, and… well, everything is hanging out."
