Chapter 686 Hammer Martial Soul

• Everyone in the arena who knew her could tell right away—Maria had passed the Eighth Trial of Transcendence. She had climbed to the peak of what the Mortal Realm could offer.
• She didn't come alone. Two older women followed her, elders from the Sacred Kingdom. Sophie wasn't one of them.
• Maria walked forward slowly. Her white dress fluttered around her, and a sheer veil hid her face. She moved with quiet purpose toward Calvin and Karl. Calvin had left her a message earlier—something about the alliance.