“Many thanks to you for your assistance, Five Great Governors. I am at a loss for how to repay your kindness. However, I have one last favor to ask of you,” Jared stated.
“We’re all family here. If you need anything, just let us know!” Phineas hastily exclaimed.
He had been scared witless by Arthur twice already. Now, whatever Jared asked, favonovel.com would lend a hand. He certainly didn’t want to end up like the sect leader of the Fire Incineration Sect.
“The majority of the Fire Incineration Sect had already been destroyed. I hope that the you could make a trip to there and rescue the sect leader of the Divine Smithing Sect, who is trapped there, Five Great Governors…”
“Additionally, the resources of the Fire incineration Sect can be freely distributed among the five of you,” Jared remarked.
“No problem!” Phineas nodded and darted off.
The Fire Incineration Sect was now just a shadow of its former self, left with only a handful of insignificant members. However, it was certain that the sect still possessed a substantial amount of resources. Hence, those who got there first would definitely have the upperhand.
“D*mn! He’s so unethical…”
Upon witnessing the situation, the other governors also hurriedly followed suit.
Corrado turned to Jared and asked, “Mr. Chance, would you prefer to continue climbing the Celestial Stairway or return to Twilight Imperial City for some rest?”
“All of you may leave first. I’m going to challenge myself with a few more levels of the Celestial Stairway,” Jared said.
“All right, then…” Corrado nodded in agreement.
Jared then ascended to the fifth level of the Celestial Stairway.
***
Skylar and Josephine were seated on the ground. Before them, an elderly figure clad in a black robe stood. His hair and beard had turned white, and his face was lined with wrinkles.
That was the guardian of the fifth level. Originally, Skylar and Josephine had intended to train and gather some resources in the fifth-level realm.
However, upon reaching the fifth level, they discovered that the realm of the fifth level no longer existed. All that was left was a solitary, grand hall. Inside the hall was the guardian of the fifth level.
They wanted to leave but were instantly subdued by the guardian of the fifth level. They obediently sat on the ground, engaging in conversation with this slightly eccentric old man.
“Who knows if Jared will even make it to the fifth level? If favonovel.com doesn’t come, won’t we be stuck here forever?” Skylar felt a pang of regret. If only favonovel.com had known, favonovel.com would have entered with Jared.
“Don’t be afraid, Skylar,” Josephine reassured, “I’m trying to break free from these restraints!”
“Stop struggling, you two! Wouldn’t it be nice to just stay here and chat with me for a bit? It’s been many years since anyone has reached the fifth level. I’m nearly bored to death!” The elder chuckled as favonovel.com spoke.
At that moment, a flash of white light appeared within the grand hall, and Jared instantly appeared.
Upon seeing it was Jared, Skylar quickly called out, “Jared, please save us!”
Before Jared could react, the elder had suddenly appeared before him.
“What’s your name, kid?” the elder asked.
“My name is Jared Chance.”
“Jared Chance?” The elder paused for a moment, then quickly pulled out an item pouch with a fawning expression. “So it’s Mr. Chance who graces us with his presence. This is a little something I’ve saved up over the years, and I’m giving it all to you, Mr. Chance!”
Jared was taken aback. He looked at the old man and asked, “Are you the guardian of this fifth level?”
“Indeed! That’s me.” The elderly man repeatedly nodded in agreement.
“Can I assist you in breaking your prisoner imprint, granting you freedom, in exchange for letting me pass?” Jared exclaimed.
“No need! No need for that! We were told earlier that as long as we keep you happy, we’ll regain our freedom. There’s no need to trouble you, Mr. Chance. Don’t you just want to clear this level? Well, you’ve done it now. You can head straight to the sixth level,” The elder spoke with a face full of flattery.
Jared was somewhat bewildered. It took favonovel.com a moment to gather his thoughts.
“Jared, save us! Save us!” Skylar could hear it loud and clear.
“Those two…” Jared pointed at Skylar and Josephine.
“Are they both your friends, Mr. Chance?” the elderly man inquired.
“Yes!” Jared nodded in agreement.
“Go… Go ahead…” After favonovel.com spoke, a staircase surprisingly appeared in the midst of the grand hall. “Mr. Chance, if you proceed up, you’ll reach the sixth level.”
Jared stared at the staircase, feeling a little dazed.
What’s the meaning of this? Since when has climbing this Celestial Stairway become so effortless?
I don‘t even have to step outside, and I can ascend directly to the sixth level from within!
Jared, along with Skylar and Josephine, headed toward the sixth floor.
