The Wine Master staggered back a step. Even with his level of cultivation, he almost fell.
Her ruddy face suddenly turned pale, and the corners of her mouth were full of bitterness. "So, I'm just a clown.
I'm sorry I disturbed you. If I'd known, I wouldn't have stayed by your side.
I'm sorry, I was wrong.
I won't bother you again.
But I have to say that the Clockmaker on Skyfire Avenue is still there for you. If you miss it, come back.
Forty-two years have passed, and many things have changed. Nothing is ever the same.
I promise you, I won't appear in front of you again. "
An indescribable pain flashed through the Wine Master's eyes. He'd waited for forty years, and this was the answer he'd gotten. His heart felt empty, as though it had been sucked dry by his interdimensional powers.
The Clockmaker stared at him blankly. She watched him stagger back a few steps, then turn and walk away. Her body trembled, and an indescribable feeling welled up in her heart.
Forty-two years, and he's still …
Zeus-1 was parked in an inconspicuous docking area of the civilian airship hangar.
The Cosmagus, the Arcane Magnate, and the Karmic Scholar hadn't come in it.
When the Gourmet first discovered Jun 'er's prophetic abilities, the Wine Master was the first to be notified.
The Wine Master contacted the Keeper and Bookworm. After some discussion, the three Paragons decided to go together.
It wasn't just to get Jun 'er back, it was also to ensure the safety of everyone else on Skyfire Avenue.
After all, the participants were the brightest of the younger generation on Skyfire Avenue.
That included Lan Jue, the Jewelry Master who the Clairvoyant had high hopes for.
The three Paragons had gone to great lengths to get to Luo without anyone noticing. They'd used different identities to get here without alerting anyone. They'd even refused Lan Jue's offer to send them on Zeus -1.
The Accountant was the link between the three Paragons.
They communicated through a special frequency network connection.
For the Keeper and Bookworm, this was a piece of cake.
As the tournament progressed, the Eastern Alliance continued to rise. Lan Jue had miraculously made it to the semi-finals, and now the finals. The Wine Master, Keeper, and Bookworm felt it was the right decision to come.
They knew too well the tyrannical style of the Northern Alliance. Skyfire Avenue's exceptional performance, coupled with the strength of the Eastern Alliance.
It would be strange if the Terminator didn't make a move.
Afterwards, the Gourmet and the others discussed their next course of action.
Of course it had something to do with the three Paragons.
With four Paragons present, no one had to worry about their own safety.
As it turned out, it was necessary to prepare for a rainy day.
If it weren't for the four Paragons, the Terminator, the Epochrion, and the Pontiff wouldn't have stood a chance.
They'd probably have no choice but to submit.
They didn't need to resort to any other means to get back. They'd been exposed, and if the Northern Alliance didn't know where they were going, they wouldn't be the strongest Alliance.
When they boarded Zeus -1, Jun'Er was already waiting for them. She was playing with several beautiful women.
These beauties included the Infernal Demon Princess Mika, the Asura Sacred Sword Cultivator Xiu, and the Spiritual Tide Lin Guoguo.
Only Kerr wasn't present.
Kerr had a phobia about the Northern Alliance.
That was why Lan Jue hadn't allowed her to come. She'd stayed behind at Zeus Jewelry Shop.
The ones who'd placed bets on Lan Jue were Mika and Xiu Xiu.
This time they'd made a killing.
Su Xiaosu, the Angel of the Dawn, was there as well. Before Lan Jue had left for the finals, Mika had quietly taken her to Zeus -1. They were ready to evacuate.
The Accountant sat at the controls.
He turned his head to look at Lan Jue. "Jewelry Master.
Is everyone here? "
Lan Jue shot him a thumbs-up. The Accountant chuckled.
"Then let's go!
Sit tight, and fasten your seatbelts. "
Zeus -1 slid down the runway and slowly glided towards the runway.
Everyone settled into their seats. Zeus -1 wasn't comfortable, because there wasn't much in the way of luxury equipment. Most of the seats in the cockpit had been set up for the A.R.C. class. Lan Jue hadn't made them comfortable in order to train them, so they had to make do.
It wasn't a good idea to stay on Luo for long, at least not now. Zeus -1 slid down the runway, then accelerated under the Accountant's control. Its tail spat out a dazzling plume of flame as it shot through the air.
The ship's stabilizers were excellent, so much so that even Jun'Er didn't feel the impact.
All four Paragons had been exposed on Luo, and they needed to get back to Skyfire as soon as possible to avoid trouble on Skyfire Avenue.
Of course, that wasn't likely to happen. After all, Skyfire Avenue was far stronger than the other two Major Leagues.
So long as no Paragons were involved, there shouldn't be any problems.
Zeus-1 burst through the atmosphere and continued to accelerate. Soon it was free from the confines of the atmosphere, and then it shot off into space.
Lan Jue sat in her usual seat and donned her helmet. Now wasn't the time to relax.
The Northern Alliance was heavily guarded, with a host of bastions and fleets. If they really wanted to harm them, an attack could happen at any time. So he had to be careful to ensure everyone's safety.
The Keeper approached Lan Jue and clapped him on the shoulder. "Where's the Blinding Gem?
Bring it here. "
Lan Jue paused, then quickly retrieved the invisible gem from Thor's Oath and handed it to the Keeper.
He didn't even ask about such a top-grade energy gem.
The Keeper hefted the gem in his hand and chuckled. "That damn baldy Terminator really wants to save face!
The size of this Invisible Gem was not small at all.
It's enough.
You guys fly the ship like normal, I'll go tinker with it! "
"I'll go too!" The Bookworm jumped to his feet and followed the Keeper without hesitation.
Ever since the Bookworm had become a Paragon, and taken the title of Karmic Scholar, the conflict between him and the Keeper had vanished. Instead, they had become inseparable friends.
The two of them had been constantly communicating with each other, and had made great strides in their research.
A large part of the reason they'd been able to scare off the Terminator today was because of them. Their combined strength was comparable to a second-level Paragon.
In fact, as their research deepened, they could see the door to the second level.
The two Paragons stood off to the side. The Wine Master sat in a corner, deep in thought.
The Gourmet moved to stand by Lan Jue's side, ready to assist him.
Lan Jue connected his brainwaves to the ship, and used his psychic powers to sense what was happening around him.
Nothing out of the ordinary happened. Zeus-1 was now in a state of sublight speed.
Everything was normal, following the Accountant's course.
After a quarter of an hour, Lan Jue removed his helmet and smiled. "It looks like the Terminator has restrained the Northern Alliance. There's no sign of an interception."
Hearing his words, everyone heaved a sigh of relief.
After all, today's battle had put a lot of pressure on them.
Lan Jue spoke up. "I'm going to the bathroom. Accountant, keep an eye on the radar."
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
The Accountant focused all his attention on piloting the ship. Every time a critical moment came, he was able to focus.
In particular, the two people he was most afraid of were on this spaceship.
Lan Jue's purpose in going to the bathroom was to separate from Zhou Qianlin.
They couldn't stay together forever.
"I can't see, I can't see!" Lan Jue closed his eyes, and released Zhou Qianlin.
Zhou Qianlin's arms were crossed in front of her chest, shyly. She watched Lan Jue close her eyes, her hands holding her clothes. She couldn't help but smile, and quickly put them on.
"I'm done." Zhou Qianlin's voice called out.
Lan Jue opened his eyes and looked at her blushing face. He smiled. "You didn't get hurt in today's match, did you?"
Zhou Qianlin shook her head. "No. You blocked the impact.
Are you alright? "
Lan Jue shook her head. "Thanks to the medicine my sister gave me, I'm fine.
Why don't you try? What's your Discipline now?
I want to feel it too. "
Today, with Huali's help, he could clearly feel a huge increase in his power. It was like the power of faith.
Qianlin had fused with him at the time, and had benefited as well.
When Lan Jue examined himself, he was pleasantly surprised to discover that his Discipline hadn't just risen, but by a considerable amount.
Originally, his cultivation had just returned to level 9, third rank. Although he had stabilized his Path of Domination, he still needed more time to cultivate.
But this time, the pure power of faith had greatly increased his and Zhou Qianlin's cultivation.
Lan Jue's own Discipline had rushed to level 95, and in just one day, he had risen by two ranks. His foundation was very solid.
His energy core was still in a compressed state, and the power of faith was so pure, without any impurities.
Even with Lan Jue's current cultivation speed, under normal circumstances, he could save months of effort.
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It's finally the weekend. It's not easy, and the weather is hot. Everyone, take care.
(To be continued)