Besides, still had things to take care of and people to say goodbye to, especially in the mundane world, where his loved ones were.
Jared took a deep breath and shared everything with those around him, the truth about Josephine, what had happened, and why had to go after her.
He made sure to comfort each of the women who had stood by his side. He didn’t show favoritism, treating every one of them with the same care and sincerity.
Fortunately, his body was nothing short of extraordinary. Even with the demands of dual cultivation across multiple partners, Jared wasn’t exhausted in the slightest.
After settling matters in the Ethereal Realm, Jared raised the Dragonslayer Sword and slashed through the void. The space before trembled, until a fracture slowly began to form. Without hesitation, Jared stepped Into the rift, and darkness swallowed his vision.
When opened his eyes again, found himself back in the mundane world.
Suspended mid-air, Jared gazed down at the familiar lands below, awe flickering in his eyes.
It truly feels like we become a deity descending into the mundane world…
***
Meanwhile, at the Deragon Sect in Jadeborough, Cecilia was cultivating alongside a group of women. Each of them had shared an intimate bond with Jared, and as a result, carried traces of his bloodline within them.
Their cultivation progressed at a remarkable pace. After an intense round of training, the group finally paused to rest.
“Cecilia, has it been a year already? Can we open the passage to the Ethereal Realm and go see Jared?” Melanie said.
“I’m not sure either. Let’s go ask Mr. Flaxseed,” Cecilia said calmly.
Among the women, Cecilia naturally took on the role of a leader. During Jared’s absence, had been the one overseeing everything within the Deragon Sect, keeping the place running smoothly. Beatrice, too, had been well cared for by these women. Over time, had grown to love these daughters-in-law.
Not far from the sect, nestled quietly to the side, was a small courtyard. It was there that Flaxseed had secluded himself for nearly a year, dedicating himself wholly to cultivation.
In that time, had remained free from worldly desires, abstaining from any indulgence in women. His focus had been unwavering, his days consumed entirely by training.
By the time Cecilia and the others arrived, Flaxseed had already opened his eyes, gazing serenely at the clear blue sky above.
At that moment, appeared completely transformed.
A quiet, profound aura surrounded him, and the sharp light in his eyes gleamed with clarity, no longer clouded by his usual lasciviousness.
“Mr. Flaxseed, a year has passed. How do we go about opening the passage between the mundane world and the Ethereal Realm to see Jared?” Cecilia asked.
Flaxseed’s gaze remained fixed on the sky, a faint smile curling at the corners of his lips. “There’s no need to seek out. He’s already arrived…”
“He’s arrived?” Cecilia and the others were momentarily stunned.
Their eyes instinctively shot up to the sky. And then, as if in answer to their silent question, a figure descended from above.
Before anyone could fully process the sight, the figure touched the ground in front of them with a soft thud.
“Jared?!” Cecilia and the others were in shock and disbelief upon seeing Jared.
A rush of excitement surged within Jared as his gaze swept over Cecilia and the others. It had been a year since had seen them, after all.
Without hesitation, they rushed towards Jared, their emotions flooding over him. In turn, Jared responded with equal fervor, the passion between them igniting like a blazing fire.
“D*mn it, go somewhere else! Don’t disturb me!” Flaxseed shouted, his voice tinged with frustration.
Jared, with a subtle wave of his hand, conjured a barrier. The moment it materialized, Flaxseed could only hear the sounds of the reunion, intense, overwhelming, but couldn’t see a thing.
He could only sit cross-legged, trying to focus on his cultivation. But the sounds were enough to make break a sweat.
Time seemed to stretch on without end. After what felt like an eternity, the barrier finally disappeared.
Jared approached Flaxseed, his eyes twinkling with amusement as took in the awkward expression on the older man’s face.
With a sly smile, Jared said, “Mr. Flaxseed, when did you become so ascetic? This doesn’t quite seem like you!”
“Get lost! The moment you return, you start messing with my head, disrupting my focus!” Flaxseed shot a sharp glance at Jared, his tone a mix of exasperation and mock anger.
Jared scrutinized Flaxseed, his gaze narrowing in surprise.
“M-Mr. Flaxseed… Your immortal’s bone…” Jared’s voice trailed off in astonishment as realized the true depth of Flaxseed’s power. To his shock, Flaxseed possessed immortal’s bones, and his abilities now seemed to rival Jared’s.
