Chapter 824: Let''s separate I


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    Meanwhile, on another, Jian finally woke up after a long, deep sleep. He stood with his hands folded behind his back as he recalled how a single freaking attack from Azazeal had caused him to faint.


    "I want revenge."


    He muttered, causing Alec and Asher, who were seated some distance behind him, to spit out the tea they were drinking.


    Even James was startled.


    They nced at each other. From the moment the red-haired man woke up, he had be a changed individual. Unlike theughing, mischievous youth he once was, he now stood like a solemn old man.


    Alec wiped his lips and stared at him.


    "Kyle already did. Your attack gave him the opportunity to strike Azazeal. You should have seen Azazeal''s nk face when he was punched. Haha..."@@novelbin@@


    He tried to lighten the mood, but Jian wasn''t the least bit amused. He touched the bandage still wrapped around his head and turned back solemnly.


    "That''s not what revenge is. Revenge means I need to deliver an equally powerful blow to the person who harmed me!"


    Asher cheered him on, causing the others to re at him. So, he sealed his mouth. Alec stood up and approached Jian.


    "Okay, you will. In the future."


    He patted Jian''s shoulder.


    "Now, rest. You know your injuries aren''t healed yet? Thanks to Kyle, some peace has returned to the universe. So, we don''t have to go around fighting the dark side. They have lost many supreme ranks and a substantial amount of manpower in the past months. Now, it would be impossible for them tounch attacks on others. The only thing they can do currently is protect themselves and theirs."


    James agreed with him. He signaled a waiter in the distance to clear away the empty dishes from their table. Since Jian was unconscious, they always needed to find a suitable ce and reserve a room whenever they visited a new, so he could recover without disturbance.


    There was silence in the air. Even the waiter was tense. But it was broken when Jian let out a grunt. His serious expression cracked, revealing his usual carefree demeanor. He pushed Alec''s hand away with a sigh.


    "No, I can''t rest. Let''s separate. Kyle is right. This way, we won''t be able to grow stronger. We all need to find our own paths in the supreme rank-our own naturalws."


    With that, he suddenly disappeared, leaving no opportunity for anyone to respond. Alec gazed at the empty space, stunned. Behind him, James spoke in a subdued voice.


    "Umm... So, what about the n to attack the dark sides for revenge? Wasn''t Jian the one who suggested we should do this once we finish saving others?"


    Alec turned back. He ignored James and locked eyes with Asher for a moment. A silent conversation passed between them.


    "He is right. Let''s separate."


    With that, he too vanished. He had a mission he had been neglecting for some time. He needed to locate and open the Second Realm, the ce where Azazeal had trapped the ancestors of the universe. It was time for him to do something productive and focus on himself.


    James nced at Asher, a whirlwind of emotions swirling within him. He wanted to say something but didn''t know whether to cry orugh when the half-dragon vanished as well! And Asher did it without a word!


    All he could do was sigh.


    "What they have done for so many is already more than enough. I can only hope they don''t find themselves in danger."


    He stood up to go and gather his people and reach out to the seven elders. Together with many other individuals, they wouldunch an attack on the dark sides.


    With the dark side forces having dwindled in number, there was no need to search for a new battleground for war.


    Thes inhabited by the dark side would be the next front, and every strong individual in the universe who had suffered would join the battle.


    They would ensure that the dark side experienced a reckoning, facing double the anguish they had inflicted upon others.


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    At the same time, on the blue, Lara and Sinon, who had been working hard for the past months to establish several more powerful barriers around their home to ensure it stayed out of harm''s way, exchanged nces upon receiving news from Alec that he would be unavable for a while and that they were all separating.


    The duo was initially confused, but as the weight of the situation settled in, their eyes widened in understanding. Sinon''s eyes sparkled with determination.


    "I understand now. Separation is it. The next time we meet, I will ensure that I am no ordinary supreme rank."


    Lara watched as the winged demi-human vanished into the sky. She wanted to follow when Ohan appeared behind her. He sighed with his hands folded behind his back, and then a smile


    lit up his face.


    "You two are leaving? Go, without fear. We will protect this..."


    He paused for a second, gathering his thoughts. He had a lot to say, but he kept his words minimal.


    "If you see Kyle, ask that kid toe back home onest time. I have a feeling I won''t get to see him again. You both told me he has reached the Celestial rank, a rank above all; that''s something I can''tprehend right now. But I want him to know that, as his father, I am proud of him."


    Lara nodded and then left the. The barriers around the boundary rippled softly as she passed through. She gazed at the twinkling stars and distants.


    "I suppose I will explore thosends filled with treasures and find a suitable ce to meditate. I need to understand more about the naturalws to be stronger."


    Her eyes glowed slightly in the dark as she vanished into the distance. For now, her destination was unknown, but one thing was clear: she would grow stronger.