As they heard the charming voice, everyone looked in the direction where it came from and saw that it was actually from a beautiful and elegant young woman.
At the same time, Rocky also looked towards her and felt that he had already met her before.
"So, we meet again." The girl's eyes were focused on Rocky while she let out a pleasant smile.
"Oh! Yes. It's you!" Rocky's eyes widened when he finally remembered that he had indeed met this gorgeous girl once. She was none other than Lilith, the most famous personality in the Sky-suppressing School.
The people who were also present could not help but be mesmerized by her beauty.
"Wait! I know her! She's THE Lilith!" Since Lilith was indeed like a celebrity, someone eventually recognized her.
"I am Lilith, and on behalf of the Sky-suppressing Mansion, I'm here to formally offer you an invitation to be a part of the Sky-suppressing Mansion. Won't you care to join us?" Lilith asked Rocky straightforwardly as she revealed her identity to the public.
"I heard that she is recognized as the most gifted spirit warrior that existed in the Sky-suppressing Mansion in the past hundred years! They said that she broke through to the Emperor Realm two years ago and she's now at the middle grade!"
"I also heard that! She is still very young! With her extraordinary talent, she has more chances of growing into a much more powerful spirit warrior!"
"But why is she here? I did not hear that she will attend the Spiritual Emperor Contest this time. Why will she suddenly show up here? Don't tell me that she's just here for this guy!"
At this moment, the people around could not help but discuss among themselves and speculate why she suddenly appeared. In fact, even Rocky did not expect that he would meet Lilith again at such a time and place. Moreover, she even invited him to join the Sky-suppressing Mansion in front of so many people.
"Please don't make fun of me, Lilith. Why would I even be qualified to be invited to join the prestigious Sky-suppressing Mansion?" Rocky quickly made an excuse so as to refuse politely.
"Humph! Don't be so humble. Your soul potential is even higher than mine. Hence, we, the Sky-suppressing Mansion, will be more than willing to invite a genius like you to be a part of us," Lilith answered with all seriousness.
Hearing this, the people present, including the representatives of various sects, immediately made a commotion. They were utterly shocked when Lilith revealed without hesitation that Rocky's soul potential was even higher than hers. It meant that even the highly-distinguished Spiritual Emperor like Lilith was inferior to him.
"All right. Let me get this straight. I am not interested in joining any sect." Since Rocky could see that Lilith would not just let the topic go, he had no choice but to be upfront. Right now, the last thing he wanted was to be involved in human forces. After all, his current identity as a Godly Genius was already a lot to handle. Thus, if he would become associated with the Sky-suppressing Mansion using his identity as Basil, it would just put him at a disadvantage. He might not be able to fulfill his missions, and he would be too exhausted in dealing with so many issues.
"Are you sure? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity." Lilith kept convincing Rocky, but she did not seem too desperate. She still looked rather collected and cool, befitting her high status.
"Yes. I'm just not interested right now," Rocky replied bluntly. Besides, he thought that Lilith was not really being serious about her offer.
"Fine. You can forget it. I don't want to force anyone if he doesn't want to." But then she added, "Anyway, can I still have a talk with you in private?"
Of course, what she said immediately made everyone look at Rocky with envy in their eyes. Just to be able to talk with Lilith was already a dream for many men. However, she even wanted to talk with Rocky where no one could disturb them. They could not help but think that he was such a lucky guy.
"Okay. No problem." Rocky agreed at once, knowing that Lilith must have wanted to see Kohen.
Immediately after, the two of them disappeared in front of everyone.
Soon enough, their figures emerged in the bamboo forest behind the Boundless Manor.
It was a decent place where they could talk in peace, away from the eyes of the public.
"I really didn't expect that I could see you again!" Lilith let out a huge smile and stared at Rocky with such excited eyes.
"Me too. Well, I guess we were meant to meet here," Rocky answered with a sigh.
"How am I different from them? Maybe I am just like one of those guys."
"No, you are not. I am sure of it. I can see in your eyes that the Sky-suppressing Mansion actually means nothing to you. You don't care about its reputation at all. You are not a shallow person. In fact, even when I first saw you, I already thought that you are very interesting. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to know each other. Before I knew it, you were already gone. But it must be fate that I saw you again." Lilith's eyes were so pure that it seemed like she was able to see through anyone. With that, Rocky had no other choice but to give in.
"All right. I will admit that you saw through me. Maybe you are right. We might be destined to see each other again and be friends." Rocky did not actually mind being friends with her. In fact, he liked the idea because it would only benefit him, and it would not bring him any trouble.
"I have lost sight of you last time, but I won't let you go this time," Lilith firmly declared.
"But I must warn you. Although we are already friends, it doesn't mean that I'll go easy on you during the competition." "Ha-ha! You don't need to worry about that.
Besides, I might actually be the one who would need to consider whether to show you mercy or not," Lilith retorted, proudly raising her head.
"Then, I guess we'll just wait and see! Anyway, I have to go now. People might spread unnecessary rumors about our relationship if someone saw that we are alone together." As always, Rocky did not want to attract too much attention. He already knew that he would shock everyone and garner unwanted attention when the competition started, so he did not want to add anything more than that.
"Okay then. See you later!" Then, Lilith hugged and kissed Kohen before she reluctantly left.
"What an innocent girl! She has always reminded me of Lena... Well, I guess it was not so bad that we are on good terms..." Rocky could not help but sigh as he looked at Lilith's back.
Not long after, Rocky found out that his identity as Basil had become a sensation in the entire Boundless Manor. It was because of the exception that the Di Clan granted him. He was allowed to directly enter the last round of the Spiritual Emperor Contest after the announcing that his soul potential was at the high grade of the Heaven Stage. As expected, this news instantly spread everywhere.
Moreover, there were also rumors sprouting here and there that he had a romantic relationship with Lilith.
It seemed that even Rocky himself did not expect that his return as Basil would cause such a world-shaking clamor.
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