Leon remained by the window for a long moment, staring into the quiet street outside. The protective formations he had just activated were settling into place, spreading through the house like invisible roots. Every wall, every corner, every hinge of the door now carried a faint layer of cultivator energy.Still, his chest felt heavy.He pressed a hand against the window frame as another cough rose from his throat. Blood stained his sleeve again.“…This body won’t hold for long if I keep doing this,” he muttered.The backlash from interfering with destiny threads earlier had already weakened him. Now strengthening the seal around the house had drained even more of his energy.But he had no choice.If Adrian reached this place too soon, everything would collapse.Leon turned his head slightly and looked back toward the living room where Princess Elowen stood frozen inside the shimmering field of suspended time.The faint glow of the seal illuminated her face softly.Even though she cou

Far from the sealed house—Beyond the reach of ordinary perception—A crack opened in space.Dark energy twisted silently as a figure stepped through.Leon appeared inside a vast, dimly lit hall.The air here was different.Heavy.Ancient.The ground beneath him was carved with countless formation patterns, glowing faintly like sleeping beasts.At the far end of the hall—Several figures sat in silence.Shrouded in shadows.Watching.Waiting.Leon staggered slightly as he walked forward.The strain on his body was obvious now. His breathing was uneven, and dried blood marked his collar.“They’re breaking through…” he said, his voice low but urgent.No one responded immediately.The silence stretched.Then—One of the figures finally spoke.Cold. Detached.“You bound someone with great destiny.”Another voice followed.“And you expect assistance?”Leon clenched his fists.“You don’t understand—”A third voice cut him off.“We understand perfectly.”The shadows shifted slightly, reveali

The explosion of power shook everything.Not just the house—But the formation itself.BOOOOOOM.Adrian’s energy surged outward like a storm finally unleashed, no longer restrained, no longer precise.Raw.Dominant.Unyielding.Kai roared as he released everything he had, his strength colliding head-on with the crushing pressure.Corwin’s silver aura burned brighter than ever before, the power of Nightfall pushing back against the suffocating force.For a moment—Just a moment—The inward collapse stopped.The formation trembled.Cracked.Adrian’s voice cut through the chaos.“Again!”They didn’t hesitate.All three struck at once.BOOM.A deep fracture spread across the invisible walls surrounding them.But the formation retaliated instantly.The pressure doubled.Then tripled.Kai dropped to one knee again, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.“…It’s fighting back harder!”Corwin’s breathing turned uneven.“This isn’t just a formation anymore… it’s feeding off something!”Ad

The journey back was quiet.No one spoke much.The weight of everything that had happened still lingered heavily in the air.Prince Corwin carried Princess Elowen carefully, his expression guarded, his movements steady. Lysa walked close beside him, her eyes never leaving Elowen’s face, as if afraid she might disappear again if she looked away.Kai walked ahead, occasionally glancing back, while Adrian remained calm, silent—deep in thought.When they finally arrived at Adrian’s mansion, the gates opened without delay.Inside, everything felt… normal.Too normal.As if the chaos they had just escaped belonged to another world entirely.Corwin gently laid Elowen down in one of the rooms.Lysa immediately moved to her side, adjusting her position, her hands trembling slightly.“She’ll wake up… right?” she asked softly.Adrian stood nearby.“She will.”Hours passed.Slow.Heavy.Until—Elowen’s fingers moved.Lysa gasped instantly.“Princess—!”Her eyes fluttered open slowly, her vision u

The Medical City stood like a promise of the future.Glass towers reflected the morning sun, while streams of professionals moved with purpose through its wide, polished entrances. It was more than just a hospital complex—it was ambition made real.And today—Adrian was finally there.The moment his car pulled in, word spread quickly.“He’s here…”“The chairman is back…”“It’s been a while…”Adrian stepped out, his presence calm but commanding, instantly shifting the atmosphere around him. Kai followed behind, hands casually in his pockets, observing everything with quiet interest.Inside the main building, a group of senior staff had already gathered.At the front stood Alistair Renford.A man of experience.Sharp eyes.Measured authority.The moment he saw Adrian, a faint smile crossed his face—but it carried weight.“Chairman Cole.”Adrian nodded slightly.“President Renford.”Alistair stepped forward, extending his hand. Adrian took it briefly, firm and professional.Then—Alistai