“General Quivey has done well. When he returns, he will be handsomely rewarded! As for the Demon Seal Alliance, pay them no mind. If they dare to harm anyone from Allardland, show them no mercy,” Bernard said, nodding in satisfaction. It was clear that General Quivey had thought things through carefully, anticipating the potential threat from the Demon Seal Alliance toward Imperial Fox City.
Bernard, however, was unbothered by the looming conflict. He knew that his decision to protect Jared would inevitably clash with the Demon Seal Alliance, but he had no fear. While the Alliance had managed to spread its influence throughout the Ethereal Realm, undoubtedly backed by a powerful figure, Bernard wasn’t without his own support. His control over Allardland in the Ethereal Realm
had been solidified with the help of his own
formidable backer.
If a large-scale conflict with the Demon Seal Alliance did erupt, both sides’ patrons would surely intervene.
Rurnble…
At that moment, a bolt of lightning struck down with brutal force. The house where Jared resided was instantly reduced to rubble, yet Jared remained still, unmoved by the devastating impact, not even flinching.
Simultaneously, above his head, a faint figure began to take shape. It was another version of Jared-his True Fire Spiritual Body-gradually emerging from his consciousness field, standing alongside him to endure the tribulations. This lightning tribulation was not merely destructive; it was also forging his True Fire Spiritual Body, solidifying its form. Once fully crystallized, Jared would possess a complete and genuine shadow clone, a powerful extension of himself.
Even if his physical body were destroyed, Jared had little to worry about. Once his True Fire Spiritual Body fully solidified, it would essentially become a body of flesh and blood. He could use it to revive himself at any moment, as though he possessed an extra life.
Rumble…
Another bolt of lightning tribulation crashed down. It was unclear how much time had passed or how many strikes had fallen, yet none had managed to harm Jared. Many cultivators had perished beneath the wrath of such tribulations, for surviving them was perilous-especially for those with greater power, as the stronger one’s abilities, the more dangerous the tribulation became.
But for Jared, the tribulation seemed to merely brush against him like a gentle breeze. As he slowly opened his eyes, the True Fire Spiritual Body seamlessly merged back into him.
“Phew. That lightning tribulation felt much easier than the last!” Jared remarked, feeling as though this round wasn’t nearly as fierce as before.
“Your True Fire Spiritual Body shielded you from most of it. Naturally, it didn’t feel as intense,” said the Vermilion Demon Lord.
“What? My True Fire Spiritual Body?” Jared was momentarily taken aback. He quickly focused his attention on the True Fire Spiritual body within his consciousness field and realized it had solidified significantly. What was once an ethereal presence had now become far more tangible, with visible body details emerging before his eyes.
“Mr. Chance, congratulations on becoming a Seventh Level Tribulator!” Bernard said as he approached Jared, offering his congratulations.
Jared stood up with a laugh. “I’ve only just hit the Seventh Level. It’s nothing to boast about.”
“Mr. Chance, even at the Seventh Level, you’re probably on par with an Ultimate Realm Level One cultivator,” Dylan added, stepping forward.
“Not just on par! With your current abilities, Mr. Chance, you could probably wipe the floor with an Ultimate Realm Level One cultivator,” Hartwin chimed in, flattering Jared.
Recently, Hartwin had spent a significant amount of time with Jared and had witnessed his abilities firsthand. His words weren’t mere flattery but a reflection of the truth.
“Your Majesty, how long have I been training?” asked Jared.
After all, during his cultivation, he had long forgotten about time. Some cultivators would seclude themselves for several years, even decades.
Jared was afraid that he would lose track of time while training and miss his duel with Aiden. If that happened, Aiden would surely think that Jared had chickened out and pick on Lunarius Palace.
“Mr. Chance, you’ve been cultivating for five days,” Bernard informed him. “I didn’t expect such a significant breakthrough in such a short time. As for the matters in Imperial Fox City, General Quivey has taken care of everything. The Foster family has been eliminated, so there’s no need for concern.” Bernard assumed Jared was worried about the situation in Imperial Fox City.
