After leaving the Mintleaf family residence with Lana…
The golden chariot descended before the towering gates of the Autumn Wind Sect, its radiant light attracting thousands of disciples inside. The majestic chariot drew gasps and whispers from the gathered disciples, many of whom had only seen it through glass orb’s. Now, they saw it with their own eyes, gleaming with the aura of power and mystery.
Standing at the entrance, Mia Snow, the bold woman who had once fiercely competed with Kent in SilverMoon City, was waiting for him. She had a playful smile on her face, with an attractive shape. The moment Kent’s chariot halted, she strode forward with grace, her every step an excited dance.
Without waiting for an invitation, Mia ascended the chariot. She cast a glance at Lana, who was already seated inside, and though their eyes met, neither spoke. The tension between them was undeniable, an unspoken competition simmering beneath the surface. They both knew what it meant to stand beside Kent now—his stature, his influence, his future as a Supreme Magus.
The journey they were all on had shifted dramatically.
Kent, seated in between, gave a slight nod of acknowledgment to Mia. With a thought, the chariot lifted into the air, soaring effortlessly toward the Eternal Sun Sect.
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Kent had finished his business in Golden Bamboo City except for meeting the old phoenix. The chariot reached the Eternal Sun Sect’s Rising Sun Peak directly.
The chariot descended smoothly before his residence, its landing causing a ripple of energy to spread across the peak.
As Kent stepped down from the chariot, Mia and Lana followed closely behind. Their expressions mirrored each other—anticipation, curiosity, and perhaps a hint of uncertainty about what awaited them inside. The door to Kent’s grand residence swung open with a soft creak, and the three of them entered.
Inside, the atmosphere was tense. Seated on one side of the grand hall were Sophia, Lucy, and Amelia. They sat together, their faces a mixture of curiosity and unease. Opposite them, sitting by herself, was Maya. She looked uncomfortable, her hands clenched tightly in her lap as she glanced between the girls already seated and the newcomers.
Sophia, Lucy, and Amelia stared at Mia and Lana with wide eyes, clearly taken aback. They had anticipated changes in Kent’s life, but this? The addition of two more women to the already complicated dynamic left them dumbfounded.
Before, they had believed they could control the situation—perhaps even manage Kent’s personal affairs. But now, as they looked at him, standing tall and commanding, it was evident that Kent had ascended to a new height where their concerns seemed small and insignificant.
Kent’s calm, authoritative presence filled the room as he took his place at the center. He didn’t waste time with pleasantries, getting straight to the point.
“I’ve gathered you all here for a reason,” Kent began, his voice steady.
“In a few hours, we’ll be leaving for the Heavenly Abode. You’ll be under the protection of the Ron family while I’m away.”
A ripple of shock passed through the room. Sophia, always quick to speak, was the first to voice her confusion. “Away? Where are you going?”
Kent nodded, meeting her gaze with a serious expression. “I’ll be leaving the Blue Planet for a year or more. There are things I need to do, and I can’t take any of you with me.”
The shock deepened, especially in the eyes of Amelia, who was clearly struggling with the idea. “Why can’t we come with you?”
Kent sighed, knowing that this would be hard for them to accept. “Because your cultivation isn’t strong enough yet. I’m a Supreme Magus now. My lifespan is far longer than any of yours. While you grow older, I will remain as I am now. If you want to be with me, truly be with me, you must grow stronger.
The more you focus on unnecessary worries, the more you’ll drift away from me.”
The words hung in the air, heavy with truth and reality. The girls were silent, absorbing the weight of what he had said. Maya, her eyes lowered, asked in a soft voice, “What should we do, then?”
Kent smiled, a rare warmth in his expression. “Cultivate. Focus on your growth. In this one year, I want you to push yourselves to the limit. Reach the peak of your cultivation. When you do, I’ll be there to help you break through to the Grandmaster Magus realm.”
One by one, the girls nodded, their expressions hardening with resolve. They knew this was their path now—if they wanted to stay by his side, they had to earn it.
Kent placed a finger on his forehead and muttered a spell. Immediately, the miniature treasure trove palace appeared inside the room.
“This… This… is a treasure trove palace!?” Amelia, who has experienced few inheritance grounds, spoke in a shocked tone.
“Yes… I own this now. I hope you all understand that resources are not a problem to us.” Kent said while taking out a bunch of manuals from the treasure trove palace.
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“These are cultivation manuals. I chose these based on your skills. Each one is tailored specifically for you.” He said, holding them up.
He stepped forward, handing the first golden covered manual to Sophia. “This is the ‘Divine Healing Blossom Manual. It’s a powerful healing art that will allow you to harness the energies of nature to restore life and vitality. With this, you’ll be able to heal injuries that even a 9th rank high-level magi cannot.”
Sophia’s eyes widened in awe as she accepted the manual. She had always been interested in healing arts, but this? This was beyond anything she could have imagined.
Next, Kent turned to Lucy. “For you, I’ve chosen the ‘Beastmaster’s Sovereign Path.’ It’s a manual that will allow you to tame and control beasts of incredible power. With this, you’ll be able to command creatures that most people would only dream of controlling.”
Lucy’s hands trembled slightly as she took the scroll. Beast taming had always been a hard thing to achieve, and Kent had just handed her the key to mastering it at the highest level.