Chapter 472
Whoosh!
A brilliant pillar of light tore through the sky. Leander was wrapped in a swirling cloud of energy, and his spiritual strength spread outward in waves that reached for miles.
In this realm, even the slightest breeze or rustle of grass answered his will. Every tree and plant seemed to move with his thoughts.
“Today, I reach Origin p>
With a low roar, Leander sent the pillar of light surging into the sky. It split the heavens above him, bathing the world in radiant brilliance.
The creek churned and boiled with fury. Columns of spiritual energy erupted from the water, shooting skyward and encircling Leander.
The energy from the Bloodjadea and Dragon Core crystals flowed into him, merging with his own power. Leander parted his lips, and a thunderous cry burst forth, carrying unimaginable strength.
Roar!
The sound shook the heavens. Beneath the shroud of Leander’s spiritual strength, a lifelike golden dragon apparition surged forth.
The dragon resembled the black dragon in the Aorinth Peaks but carried far more majesty and dominance. Its eyes, like the gaze of a god, surveyed the world below.
“Is a spiritual grandmaster appearing in the world p>
Many hidden grandmasters who had long withdrawn from the mortal world went pale with shock when they saw the towering pillar of light.
They understood immediately that this marked the birth of an ultimate being.
Beneath a redwood, an elderly man in ornate robes let out a sigh, his eyes heavy with the weight of countless lifetimes.
“After a hundred years, could another King Phase emerge p>
He was a master beyond ordinary comprehension. Having long detached from the distractions of the mortal world, he instantly recognized that the pillar of light announced the rise of a spiritual grandmaster, a force rivaling even the King Phase.
Across the nearby Myriad Mountains, powerful beings watched in disbelief. Even those who had long vanished from the world felt a ripple of excitement at the event.
Roar!
The creek boiled and twisted as the dragon apparition moved. Leander concentrated, and a water dragon erupted from the waters. It soared into the sky, roaring as it spun around him.
Hum!
In an instant, Leander vanished and reappeared hundreds of yards away.
Flash Step!
His spiritual strength stretched around him, allowing him to shift and move with complete freedom. He now had the power to travel a thousand miles in a single thought.
Huff!
Leander let out a deep breath. The spiritual energy surrounding him slowly faded. His eyes grew deeper, filled with the weight of countless lifetimes. At last, he had reached the Origin Realm.
He marveled at every leaf, every blade of grass, feeling a connection he had never known before. The world seemed alive in a way it never had, vibrant and full of hidden beauty.
So this is the Origin Realm?
A faint smile touched his lips, and the coldness that once lingered in his eyes
softened. Inside him, his Nirvana Energy churned with newfound intensity, signaling the potential to reach even greater heights.
This journey to the Aorinth Peaks had truly been worth it.
With his current strength, even a King Phase no longer seemed untouchable.
Even if a King Phase appears, I can still fight and win.
The power surging through him brought a sense of ease and thrill. The mysterious and formidable no longer stirred fear in him.
It has been over a month in seclusion. Time to head back to Highcliffe.
Since leaving Daphne at the camp gates, he had traveled alone to the Aorinth Peaks, and a month and a half had passed.
Leander stretched and stepped onto a beam of flowing light. In an instant, his figure blurred as he shot into the sky.
At Highcliffe University, Daphne sat by the artificial lake on the lawn, dressed in a teal gown and lost in thought.
Many male students walking by were mesmerized, as if they were staring at a living portrait of divine beauty.
A young man in Versace, an exchange student from Seagate University, could not take his eyes off Daphne.
“She’s incredible. I’ve got to get her number p>
He had just arrived in Highcliffe and had yet to meet Daphne. He had seen many women before, but she was extraordinary.
However, a companion tugged at his sleeve.
“Mr. Morgan-Royce, don’t go near her p>
The young man in brocade was Rodrick. He had run into Leander at a bar before.
Rodrick was not a Highcliffe student. He had many dealings with Seagate Commerce and accompanied the young man today.
“Why?” The wealthy student frowned.
“Her name is Daphne.” Rodrick’s words were concise. “She is the daughter of the Half-Lord of Highcliffe p>
“Oh?” The young man’s expression shifted, but he still smirked. “So? Just because she is Wesley’s daughter doesn’t mean I cannot pursue her. Beauty belongs to the strong. Whoever has the ability Wins her heart p>
He disregarded Rodrick’s warning and stepped forward. Rodrick’s eyes narrowed.
He blocked Dylan again. “Listen to me, Mr. Morgan-Royce! The Half-Lord and the Florian family may not frighten you, but Daphne… you’d better not provoke her! Her fiancé is someone even your grarfefather would hesitate to offend p>
Dylan laughed lightly. “Ridiculous! Her fiancé? Isn’t it Ethan? If he can be her fiancé, why can’t I? In this world, beauty belongs to the strong. Whoever’s capable gets the
girl.
“Ethan is just a junior. How could he make my grandfather hesitate? Even Gareth would still have to show my grandfather respect. What do I have to worry about p>
Rodrick shook his head. “Mr. Morgan-Royce, her fiancé is no longer Ethan! Her fiancé is p>
Before he could finish, Dylan ignored the warning and strode straight toward Daphne. “Hello, Ms. Daphne p>
He bowed slightly, courteous and warm.
“I’m Dylan Morgan-Royce, from Seagate’s Morgan-Royce family. You’ve probably
heard of us p>
“The Morgan-Royce family?” Daphne raised her brows slightly and nodded politely. “Oh, Mr. Morgan-Royce, I have heard much of you p>
Dylan’s heart swelled at her response, though his expression remained calm. “I am familiar with
Ms.
the Twin Stars of Highcliffe. What a coincidence to meet you today, Daphne. It must be fate!
“I recently invested in a high-end club in Southgate called Riverside Bistro. Would
you have time tonight? I would like to invite you to dinner and hear your feedback on
the place p>
His words were elegant but were clearly a pretext to ask her out.
Daphne hid a smile and prepared to decline. Suddenly, a voice called out from the riverbank behind her. “Sorry, she does not have time today, or ever! You may leave now p>