# Chapter 184: Great Commotion in the Land of the Gods!
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With a crisp metallic clash, the two blades touched and separated instantly. Mihawk returned the Long Saber in his hand, which was exquisitely crafted but couldn't be called a Good Sharp Sword, to its Scabbard.
"That's enough for today. Your Swordsmanship is improving very quickly."
"Heh—heh—"
Shanks leaned on his bent knees with both hands, panting as he laughed, "That's all thanks to having a good opponent like you. It's also fortunate to have you; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to live in this place."
"This is just compensation for you telling me about the Roger Pirates' experiences. Your Matter truly broadened my Perspective."
As he spoke, Mihawk placed the ordinary Long Saber back on the Sword Stand. He had been living a very regular life recently.
In the morning, he would have a warm-up Sparring session with Gion in the Social Plaza of Pangaea Castle. At noon, he would come to the 'Land of the Gods' to have a teaching Sparring session with Shanks. In the evening, he would receive Swordsmanship Training from Lord Imu in the Room of Authority.
It could be said that he was the freest person in this Holy Land, truly able to go wherever he pleased.
But Mihawk also knew deeply that the reason he received such Treatment was entirely due to Lord Imu's special care. For this, he was sincerely grateful from the bottom of his Heart.
"Waaah waah waah waah!"
"No! I don't want to go with you! Let go of me!"
"Wuu wuu wuu, Father! Mother! Save me!!"
At this moment, extremely noisy cries of Child came from outside the Manor, followed by angry, yet arrogant, adult voices questioning.
"What are you lowly Holy Guard doing?!"
"Let go of my Child!"
"Rebellion! Rebellion! Are you bastards trying to rebel!"
"Cipher Pol! Kill them for this Palace, quickly!"
As soon as Shanks heard the sharp female voice, he knew it was Figarland. It was said that according to the Sacred Register, she was his aunt, but she strongly disliked him, this wild Child. She had only met him once and never paid him any attention again.
"What's happening?"
Mihawk calmly and softly narrated.
"Nothing much. It's just that Im... the Five Elders have issued an Order. All Children of the Celestial Dragons between the ages of six and fifteen must go to the newly established Celestial Dragon Holy Palace for concentrated learning of Theoretical Knowledge and Physical Training."
"When they turn fifteen, they will face an Assessment. Those who pass the Assessment can continue to receive three years of high-Rank Training."
"At eighteen, they will face their first Graduation Exam. After passing, they will be given the title of 'Elite', which grants them the Privilege to freely enter and exit Mary Geoise."
"As for those who fail, they will have another chance at the Graduation Exam at nineteen and twenty. But if they fail the third exam as well, they will be brought back to the 'Land of the Gods', which is here, to spend the rest of their lives."
Shanks was completely stunned, his mouth agape, unsure what to say. After a moment, he hesitantly said, "That... I think I'm also fifteen, could it be..."
"You won't be taken to the Celestial Dragon Holy Palace."
Mihawk looked at Shanks with pity in his eyes. "They probably think you no longer have Value for cultivation, so you won't be able to leave this place in this lifetime."
"What?!"
Shanks's mood was very complicated upon hearing this. He didn't know whether he should be happy, disappointed, or angry.
But he wasn't stupid and understood what 'no Value for cultivation' meant. It definitely meant that his Thought had no possibility of changing.
"Perhaps, when you completely accept your Celestial Dragons Bloodline someday, you will have a chance to be heavily favored by Lord. After all, your Swordsmanship talent is truly excellent..."
Mihawk Shake Head and turned to leave the lush green open space of the Manor.
At the same time.
In the 'Land of the Gods', this Residential Area exclusive to the Celestial Dragons, there was utter chaos. Cries and curses filled the air everywhere.
But even so, no one could stop the Holy Land Garrison from taking away Boy after Boy and Girl after Girl.
These Celestial Dragons from the Major Clans truly never dreamed that the Soldiers who had always been obedient to them would dare to do such an outrageous Matter.
And the surrounding Cipher Pol Member stood there motionless, turning a blind eye to it.
This was simply because these Holy Land Garrison Soldiers carried the Order of the Five Elders!
"No, we must talk to the Five Elders!"
An elderly Celestial Dragon shouted angrily, "It's bad enough that they've confined us here, but they even want to snatch our Child! This is preposterous!"
"Right!"
"We must stop them from continuing to act so recklessly! Replace them! Replace the Five Elders!"
Celestial Dragons with 'Saint' or 'Palace' after their surnames had faces full of rage. They began to gather in groups and walk towards the Gate at the entrance of the 'Land of the Gods'.
However, this place was already guarded by large teams of Holy Land Garrison Soldiers, who directly blocked these high and mighty World Nobles.
"Get out of the way for this Saint!"
"We're going to Pangaea Castle to see the Five Elders!"
"That's right, all of you get out of the way!"
But the Holy Land Garrison Warrior just stood there quietly. Because they were wearing full sets of Armor, their Expression couldn't be seen at all.
"Move aside."
Suddenly, a rather authoritative voice sounded. As soon as the words fell, all the Holy Land Garrison Soldiers blocking the way quickly scattered to both sides.
Soon, the agitated Celestial Dragons saw a tall man covered in Golden Armor and wearing a White Cloak walk over.
This person was none other than the current Commander of the Holy Land Garrison!
"Jiang Shou!"
"Have you forgotten your Identity?!"
Jiang Shou calmly looked at the leading current Rosward Family Head, Old Rosward Saint, and said in a deep voice, "This subordinate only acts according to the Order of the Five Elders."
"Regarding the esteemed World Nobles, the Five Elders previously issued an Order, stating that any Celestial Dragons who leave the 'Land of the Gods' without authorization will have their identity as Celestial Dragons, qualifications, and all Privilege revoked. I believe you Lord haven't forgotten, have you?"
"This..."
The Celestial Dragons exchanged glances, their faces showing hesitation. Jiang Shou continued, "So, by having them guard the Gate, I was actually trying to give you Lord a chance to calm down."
With that, he raised his hand and issued an Order to all the Holy Land Garrison present.
"Open the Gate!"
The next moment, under the operation of several Warrior, the massive Iron Door slowly lifted upwards, revealing the wide passage to all the Celestial Dragons.
"Anyone willing to risk losing their identity as Celestial Dragons, feel free to leave. But whether you can return after going out is unknown."
At this, the Celestial Dragons fell silent. Everyone looked at the Ground tiles outside the Gate with pale faces. They didn't understand why the place they used to enter and exit freely had suddenly become so terrifying?
"Hmph!"
At this moment, the Old Rosward Saint heavily struck the Ground with his luxurious Cane and angrily said, "I'd like to see if the Five Elders dare to strip This Old Man of his qualifications!"
With that, he immediately stepped forward and walked out of the 'Land of the Gods' Gate under everyone's gaze.
The next moment.
Three whooshing sounds of air breaking rang out. Three Man in Black instantly appeared beside the Rosward Family Head. The Man in Black facing the latter directly announced coldly.
"Rosward Kilranfu, according to the highest Order of the Five Elders, you are no longer one of the World Nobles. The Rosward Family Head Identity will be taken over by Rosward Keliade Saint."
"Next, you will be taken to the Holy Land Prison by us. Are you prepared to come with us yourself, or shall we take you?"
Above Pangaea Castle, Im sat high up under the Moonlight, his cold Ripple Eyes looking down at the little Reader.
At this moment, an extremely arrogant voice rippled out like water waves in the Main Hall.
"The 28th, 29th, and 30th are double Monthly Pass days. It's time for you to hand over your Heavenly Tribute!"
(End of this chapter)