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 training under Ararat and

to Ultimate Realm Level Four during this time, remained vigilant,

Ararat and Kishor routinely left battered and bruised. But now, the tides had shifted. He

the past month, numerous cultivators who had entered the Celestial Stairway began emerging

had all returned, save for Octavion, who was likely still on

reaching the celestial realm by conquering all nine levels. Instead, they

was Stefan, his excitement evident. From the look on his face, It was clear,

When Stefan arrived in Doveston, was stunned to discover that Jared had already progressed

more was that Jared didn’t seem to have stayed within the Celestial Stairway’s realm to achieve

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

Now is the right moment.” Toben stepped forward, his voice laced

point, his hatred for Jared had reached a boiling point,

join forces, taking down Jared

ran deep, and they

cultivators standing behind him. His expression was calm, but his voice carried weight. “Rostam, you eight should go

the eight black-clad cultivators gave a