Jared returned to Allardland aboard an airship with Cloud.
With Zelda’s company, Jared didn’t feel lonely during the journey, spending every night in revelry.
Poor Cloud, however, ended up as a perpetual third wheel.
When they arrived in Allardland, Bernard, alongside Cedric and over a dozen powerful cultivators from Allardland, personally came to welcome Jared.
As Jared stepped off the airship, everyone froze in shock.
Jared had reached Ninth Level Tribulator!
It was unbelievable!
When Jared had left Allardland, he had only been a Seventh Level Tribulator. How could he have ascended two levels in just a few days?
Ascending two levels at once was almost unheard of.
Although there were legends about such breakthroughs, no one had ever witnessed it themselves.
Now, seeing Jared’s leap in cultivation, everyone was utterly stunned.
“Mr. Chance, you must have encountered some great fortuitous encounter on this trip, didn’t you?” Bernard asked curiously.
Jared shook his head. “Nothing of the sort. I just repaired the sword in my hand.”
To him, his time at the sword-cleansing lake in the Divine Smithing Sect didn’t count as a fortuitous event.
“Your Majesty, the Demon Seal Alliance has arrived…”
Just as Bernard was welcoming Jared, a scout rushed in to report.
Everyone looked toward the sky and saw dozens of powerful cultivators from the Demon Seal Alliance approaching swiftly.
Leading them was none other than Gatlin.
These individuals were all Ultimate Realm cultivators, emanating overwhelming auras.
At that moment, Gatlin wore an expression of deep worry. His initial plan had been to watch events unfold from the sidelines and flee at the first sign of trouble.
Unfortunately, Talcott had assigned him as the vanguard, leaving him with no chance to escape.
Talcott and Tavon followed behind the group.
With his retreat cut off, Gatlin could only resign himself to his fate.
As the Demon Seal Alliance arrived, the cultivators from Allardland glared at them with burning hatred.
Gatlin, however, fixed his gaze on Jared.
When he noticed that Jared had reached the Ninth Level Tribulator, Gatlin’s expression darkened, and his heart sank in disbelief.
How could this man progress so quickly? This is insane!
Gatlin’s face turned grim, and his demeanor grew heavy.
Meanwhile, Bernard was staring past Gatlin and his group, his eyes filled with unease.
“The Demon Seal Alliance has brought another powerful expert this time…” Bernard said with concern.
Jared could also sense the presence of a formidable aura approaching from the distant sky.
This individual might even surpass the strength of Decanus.
Still, with his cultivation having advanced, Jared felt that if he allowed the Vermilion Demon Lord to take control of his body, he might stand a chance of resisting.
“I wonder if Infinides will show up again this time,” Cedric remarked.
Jared remained silent. After all, Infinides had not intervened on his behalf previously.
Buzz!
Suddenly, the heavens trembled. A moment later, Talcott and Tavon emerged from the void.
Tavon, standing several meters tall, appeared incredibly intimidating.
Talcott followed behind him, looking servile and cautious.
Tavon’s very presence distorted the surrounding space.
With every step he took, the ground beneath him turned to ash.
The sight of Tavon left the cultivators of Allardland visibly shaken.
Bernard’s brow furrowed deeply, his expression grim.
“Greetings, Mr. Lorthan…”
Gatlin led the dozens of Ultimate Realm cultivators from the Demon Seal Alliance in saluting Tavon.
This display was meant to give Tavon the recognition he desired, allowing him to flaunt his might before the Allardland cultivators.
Tavon seemed pleased, his face adorned with a faint smile.
Bernard stared intently at Tavon, his expression more solemn than ever.
“This individual’s strength likely surpasses that of Prince Decanus…” Jared said softly.
Bernard remained silent, but it was clear he shared the same assessment. He hadn’t expected the Demon Seal Alliance to have such powerful figures backing them.
Decanus alone had driven Allardland to the brink of destruction. Now, this newcomer was even stronger.
Allardland was in grave danger.
