A Man Like None Other

Deep within a cave in the Ethereal Realm, Hellion’s eyes lit up with excitement as 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 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.

***

Land of Finale, Jared had been

Level Four during this time, remained vigilant, never allowing complacency to take

now, the tides had shifted. He could not only endure their

had entered the Celestial Stairway began emerging one after

had all returned, save for Octavion, who

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

reappeared was Stefan, his excitement evident. From the look on his face, It was clear, had gained something significant from his journey within

When Stefan arrived in Doveston, was stunned to discover that Jared had already progressed from Ultimate Realm Level Three to Level

seem to have stayed within the Celestial Stairway’s realm to

Montes, the sisters from the Fire Incineration Sect aren’t in Doveston right now. They’re probably still inside the Celestial Stairway,” Red Ghost

moment.” Toben stepped forward, his

this point, his hatred for Jared had reached a boiling point, was determined

we join forces, taking down Jared

and they

black-robed cultivators standing behind him. His expression was calm, but his voice carried weight. “Rostam, you eight

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