The Man’s Decree

Jared listened to Corrado’s words and gave a slight nod.

It seemed the waters of the Ethereal Realm ran deep. But now that he had Twilight Imperial City as his stronghold, he wouldn’t have to live on the run like before.

With a secure base, he could dedicate more time to cultivation. He had to advance his strength as quickly as possible and challenge the Celestial Stairway.

If he could successfully climb the Celestial Stairway, he wouldn’t have to wait until he naturally reached Ascendance and could directly enter the celestial realm.

But for now, the most pressing matter was dealing with the Tenth Hall.

Once the Tenth Hall was taken care of, no one in the Ethereal Realm would pose a threat to Jared. Then he could move about freely.

He had to find Josephine. He couldn’t afford to ascend while she remained lost in the Ethereal Realm. He wouldn’t be at peace otherwise.

He also had to find a way to rescue the sect leader of the Divine Smithing Sect. After all, he had made a promise.

As for collecting the remains of Vermilion Demon Lord, that could wait. It wasn’t as urgent.

In fact, having Vermilion Demon Lord within his consciousness field wasn’t a bad thing. Not only did it give him a powerful ally in times of crisis, but it was like carrying a walking encyclopedia. That guy had vast knowledge and experience.

realm, everything there would be unfamiliar to him. But to Vermilion Demon Lord,

to keep me trapped forever, never letting me be reincarnated?” Vermilion

just thinking out loud! Of course, I’ll help you

smile. Vermilion Demon Lord resided in his consciousness field, which meant he could

release Jared immediately! If you so much as harm a single hair on his

hall-Catalina,

behind her were Fraser and

heard what her fourth brother, Fraser, had told her, she couldn’t sit still. She

matter what, she and Jared

her father to sever

Catalina and the others charged into the

injured. Instead, he was seated on the Dragon Throne, calmly sipping tea. Meanwhile, Corrado stood respectfully by his

a hint of hostility

“W-What’s going on here?”

Fraser was completely bewildered.

he had left earlier, the two men had been