Chapter 587

In the Starlight Empire, the Netherworld Sect remained incredibly powerful and out of reach. For the commoners, joining this sect was the most promising way to change their fate. If they could enter the Netherworld Sect and pass the assessment, they would have the chance to become warriors and achieve the status of nobility. Becoming a noble was every commoner's dream, as it was the only way to earn respect. They would continue to suffer from the nobility's disdain without this status. Even a marriage could be problematic for the commoners, as these nobles might take advantage of their bride first. This created a deeply frustrating situation. Each year, the Netherworld Sect held a recruitment assessment, and thousands of people showed up to participate. This year was no different. Sebastian had traveled overnight. When he arrived at the entrance of the Crosscurrent Valley, the sky was still dark. However, the area outside the valley was already packed with people. Most candidate