Skylar, however, didn’t take it to heart, his eyes glinting with sharpness.
“Can we return once we go to the celestial realm?” Jared asked.
“I’m not sure, it all depends on your capabilities. If you were to become the lord of the universe, you could traverse any cosmos at will…”
“If you ascended to the status of a true celestial realm deity, you could effortlessly journey through various realms. If you remain at your current level of strength, surviving in the celestial realm would be a struggle, let alone returning.”
The words of the young man were harsh, yet they were the truth.
Jared felt a bit awkward as looked at the young man and said, “Thanks for sticking around to guide us, sir. Does this mean you’ve also prepared a gift for me?”
“Cut It out. I really don’t have anything. My master never gives me anything good!”
Once the young man finished speaking, vanished instantly, likely out of fear that Jared would relentlessly demand more from him.
Upon seeing the vanished young man, Jared let out a soft chuckle. Then, as gazed at the white light guiding the path ahead, began to feel a sense of hesitation stirring within him.
He was unsure whether should ascend to the celestial realm now or continue to hone his skills for a while in the Ethereal Realm. Then would ascend the celestial realm through his own abilities.
Jared was also uncertain if could return if ascended to the celestial realm right now. He still hadn’t bid farewell to many people. Moreover, hadn’t reunited with Josephine, which left feeling deeply unsatisfied.
While Jared was zoning out while staring at the white light, Skylar subtly signaled Josephine with a glance.
Suddenly, Josephine swung sword at Jared.
The sword was ablaze, and this unexpected strike left Jared with no time to react at all. He never imagined that the two people had journeyed with would suddenly turn on him.
A deep gash was slashed across Jared’s back, causing blood to surge out instantly. He staggered, nearly collapsing to the ground.
“Mr. Norton, what are you guys doing?!” Jared looked at Skylar, his face full of confusion as spoke.
“Jared, I won’t let you ascend to the celestial realm. I’m going to kill you!” Skylar roared, his eyes filled with rage and murderous intent.
Sensing that, Jared furrowed his brows. “Are you Skylar?”
“Hahaha! That’s right. It’s me!” Skylar then removed his mask.
Looking at that familiar face, Jared couldn’t help but smile. “Even if you hurt me, you’re still no match for me…”
“Jared, I might not be able to defeat you, but Josephine can.”
After Skylar finished speaking, turned to Josephine and said, “Josephine, destroy him…”
Without uttering another word, Josephine swung sword at Jared.
Jared’s pupils suddenly contracted, then summoned his Dragonslayer Sword, instantly unleashing a terrifying sword intent.
Boom!
The sword intent shattered, instantly propelling Jared’s figure backward.
The injured Jared, at this moment, was significantly weakened.
As Skylar witnessed this scene, a sinister grin spread across his face. He had been waiting for this day.
“You‘re courting death!” Jared was furious. His Golem Body slowly spread over his entire body, as terrifying waves of spiritual energy circulated within him.
Josephine lunged forward with sword once more. However, this time, Jared remained calm, silently observing attack. Following that, his Dragonslayer Sword in hand erupted in a dazzling golden light.
Accompanied by the resonating roar of a dragon, a golden dragon materialized behind Jared. It then swept forward, sword light in tow, heading straight for Josephine.
The light from Josephine’s sword was Instantly shattered, sending flying backward.
Jared was right. Even if was injured, they were no match for them.
The moment Josephine was flung backward, Jared leaped forward. With a swift motion, brandished his Dragonslayer Sword.
“Die!” Even though his opponent was a woman, at that moment, Jared didn’t hold back in the slightest.
Just as Jared’s Dragonslayer Sword was about to split Josephine in half, the mask on Josephine’s face suddenly slipped off.
A face, all too familiar to Jared, appeared before his eyes. It was a face couldn’t possibly know any better.
Jared was taken aback, and the Dragonslayer Sword in his hand halted in an instant.
