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Arthur was also permitted to drink alcohol once Maria discovered he was far older than she had initially believed, a privilege entirely new to him.
He had tasted intoxication before, but now he possessed techniques to circulate Ki and swiftly restore sobriety once the celebrations concluded.
Despite all her efforts, Maria received no System Rewards, as no specific quest existed for her in this world. Murim was one of those rare "free-roam" realms where climbers could come and go as they wished.
Yet the strength, resources, and artifacts she had gained here were reward enough, treasures beyond measure.
Only yesterday, she had finally consumed the last of the Immortal Domains and Celestial Immortal Realms belonging to the Heavenly Palace members, including the vast Heavenly Realm of the Heavenly Emperor itself, which had lingered hidden in the skies.
