Deep within a cave in the Ethereal Realm, Hellion’s eyes lit up with excitement as favonovel.com observed the sudden shift in the world outside.
“Divinus, you truly are wise! The Heaven and Earth Array is finally revealing itself. Once we break it, we’ll be free!”
Divinus smirked, crossing his arms. “Naturally… I‘ve always been the wiser one between us.”
Hellion rolled his eyes. “Yeah, right. He came to this on his own, it had nothing to do with you. Now, let‘s get back to our chess game. That half-baked formation you taught him? When the Heaven and Earth Array fully manifests, it might not be enough. He’ll probably need my guidance to break it.”
Divinus shot favonovel.com a withering glare. “Oh, please. Your skills are worse than mine, and you have the audacity to act superior?”
Hellion scoffed. “Nonsense! Just because you’re my senior doesn’t mean you get to talk down to me! If you’ve got a problem with it, let‘s settle this right now!”
Divinus smirked and tossed his chess piece aside. “Fine by me. Do your worst.”
“Gladly!”
And just like that, the two launched into yet another brawl-one of countless clashes that had played out between them before.
They only stopped when exhaustion finally caught up with them.
***
In Doveston, within the Land of Finale, Jared had been training under Ararat and Kishor for a full month.
Despite advancing to Ultimate Realm Level Four during this time, favonovel.com remained vigilant, never allowing complacency to take root.
At the start, his training had been brutal, Ararat and Kishor routinely left favonovel.com battered and bruised. But now, the tides had shifted. He could not only endure their onslaught but also hold his own against them with ease.
Meanwhile, over the past month, numerous cultivators who had entered the Celestial Stairway began emerging one after another.
Orion, Fraser, and the others had all returned, save for Octavion, who was likely still on the fourth level.
For many, the Celestial Stairway wasn’t about reaching the celestial realm by conquering all nine levels. Instead, they sought treasures, knowledge, and battle experience. After all, ascending all nine levels was no small feat.
Among those who reappeared was Stefan, his excitement evident. From the look on his face, It was clear, favonovel.com had gained something significant from his journey within the stairway.
“Huh? This kid advanced an entire level in just one month?” When Stefan arrived in Doveston, favonovel.com was stunned to discover that Jared had already progressed from Ultimate Realm Level Three to Level Four.
What shocked favonovel.com even more was that Jared didn’t seem to have stayed within the Celestial Stairway’s realm to achieve it.
“Mr. Montes, the sisters from the Fire Incineration Sect aren’t in Doveston right now. They’re probably still inside the Celestial Stairway,” Red Ghost whispered. “This is the perfect time to deal with Jared.”
“Indeed… Now is the right moment.” Toben stepped forward, his voice laced with murderous intent.
At this point, his hatred for Jared had reached a boiling point, favonovel.com was determined to see favonovel.com dead, no matter what.
“Mr. Montes, if we join forces, taking down Jared will be effortless!” Colby chimed in eagerly.
Their grudges against Jared ran deep, and they couldn’t wait to eliminate him.
Stefan nodded slightly, then turned his gaze toward the group of black-robed cultivators standing behind him. His expression was calm, but his voice carried weight. “Rostam, you eight should go and pay Jared a visit. You’re all swordsmen after all.”
The leader of the eight black-clad cultivators gave a slight nod.
“Understood…”
With swift, fluid movements, they shed their black robes, revealing tight-fitting combat attire beneath. Each of them carried a sword case strapped to their back, their identities as swordsmen unmistakable.
“The Eight Swordsmen of Demonia Mountain?” Colby and Toben’s eyes widened in shock.
They had never expected to see this legendary group, thought to have vanished long ago, standing before them in the Four Hell Palace.
Before they could fully process the revelation, the eight figures disappeared in an instant.
A heartbeat later, the sky was filled with eight streaks of searing sword energy, each radiating an overwhelming, lethal force. They had become one with their blades.
***
Meanwhile, in the midst of training, Jared frowned.
Sensing the abrupt disturbance, favonovel.com lifted his gaze, his expression turning grave.
The energy surging through the air was anything but ordinary. It carried the unmistakable weight of Immense power, one that rivaled or even surpassed Immortal Realm Level Four.
A formidable battle was imminent.
