In the following days, everyone did nothing but immerse themselves in intense training. They all understood that the crisis was far from over and their opponents were growing stronger. Their current strength was still too weak.
The battle three days ago had a significant impact on everyone. In the face of true powerhouses, they felt like insignificant ants. Moreover, they were about to enter a completely new environment and naturally wanted to improve their skills before setting off.
Fortunately, the recent battle had pushed everyone to their limits, and with the help of the Gathering Spirit Array, they all made breakthroughs without any suspense.
Billy, Stephanie Stuart, and Opal successfully broke through to the fourth-rank Holy Realm.
Edie Fennimore, Casey, and Amber advanced to the third-rank Holy Realm.
Azure Dragon and Azure Fang also leveled up, stepping into the second-rank Holy Realm. Additionally, Night Orchid, Frostblade, and Felicia officially entered the Holy Realm with Billy’s help. Judge and Soul Chaser also advanced to half-step into the Holy Realm, just one step away from the true Holy Realm.
Notably, White Feather and Purple Spirit’s strength also saw significant improvement. Although Billy still didn’t know their exact combat power, he was certain that even if he activated his bloodline power and Nine Dragons Unite, he wouldn’t be their match.
This was understandable. Both White Feather and Purple Spirit had suffered injuries that greatly reduced their strength. Over time, White Feather’s injuries had improved significantly under Billy’s intervention, healing about sixty to seventy percent. Purple Spirit benefited even more from residing in Billy’s body, as his constitution and bloodline greatly aided her recovery.
“Mom, are you and Aunt Edie really not coming with us to Sky City?” Billy asked Stephanie Stuart one morning as they gathered in the northern manor of the city.
“We’re not going. There’s still a lot of aftermath to deal with in Skydragon City,” Stephanie Stuart replied with a smile. “Besides, once we’re done here, your Aunt Edie and I plan to return home for a while. She’ll go back to Phoenix Divine Palace, and I’ll visit the Ravenwood family before we both go see Tasha.”
“Really?” Felicia’s face lit up with joy upon hearing this. “Aunt Stephanie, Tasha will be thrilled to see you. Last time we visited, she kept asking when her grandparents would come to see her.”
“Is that so?” Stephanie Stuart smiled as well but then spoke with a hint of guilt. “I haven’t been a good grandmother. Tasha is already seven or eight years old, and I haven’t visited her once.”
“Mom, Tasha is older now and understands. She won’t mind,” Billy reassured her with a smile.
Stephanie Stuart nodded thoughtfully before turning to Billy. “You should get going. If Edie and I finish our business and you’re still in Sky City, we’ll come find you.”
“Alright,” Billy nodded.
“Everyone, be careful once you reach Sky City,” Stephanie Stuart advised the group.
“Thank you, Aunt Stephanie,” they all responded in unison.
After bidding farewell to Stephanie Stuart, Edie Fennimore, and Sol Stuart, the group took to the skies with White Feather accompanying them.
“Stout, did you bring everything Boss asked for?” Judge asked as they flew.
“Of course!” Stout replied loudly, shaking his storage ring. “Finally, no more carrying bags!”
Felicia and Alex Long stifled their laughter.
The teleportation array leading to Sky City was located in Nameless City. The old master had informed Opal and the others about this three days ago, so they headed directly there.
A few hours later, they landed outside Nameless City’s gates.
“You’re here!” Tristen George approached them quickly as they walked towards the gate.
“Mr George, what are you doing here?” Judge asked in surprise.
“Why can’t I be here?” Tristen George replied with a smile.
“I mean, why aren’t you at the Blood and Devil Sects’ headquarters?” Judge continued.
“Lord Stuart is handling things there; I don’t need to worry about it,” Tristen George explained with another smile. “Come on, I’ll take you to the teleportation array.”
“Thank you,” Billy nodded with a smile.
They followed Tristen George into the city.
“Mr George, have you been to Sky City?” Soul Chaser asked.
“Of course,” Tristen George nodded.
“Can you tell us about it?” Soul Chaser continued.
“I’ve been there two or three times but I’m not very familiar with it,” Tristen George shook his head. “I only know the basics.”
“Tell us what you know,” Azure Dragon said.
“Alright,” Tristen George agreed and began explaining the general distribution of forces in Sky City. He didn’t know much else.
“Interested in joining us?” Billy asked with a smile after Tristen George finished speaking.
“There are still many matters to handle here in Forbidden Ruins Space. Once I’m done, I’ll come find you,” Tristen George replied.
“Alright,” Billy nodded.
“Sky City is different from Forbidden Ruins Space; it’s filled with sects and strong individuals,” Tristen George warned. “Keep a low profile when you get there.”
“Don’t worry, I’m not one for high profiles,” Billy shrugged.
Tristen George was speechless. Was Mr Billy serious? Wherever he went, something big always happened. How was that not high-profile?
Seeing Tristen George’s expression, Night Orchid and the others couldn’t help but laugh.
Half an hour later, they arrived at an estate in the eastern part of the city where the teleportation array was located.
“Greetings, Mr Billy!” Four elders from the Guardian Alliance greeted them with slight bows.
“You’ve worked hard,” Billy responded with a bow of his own.
“It’s our duty,” the four elders replied simultaneously.
They entered the estate and soon arrived at a building similar to the domed one they had seen before. About fifteen minutes later, the teleportation array was activated.
“Mr George, just to ask, is this teleportation destination random too?” Vermilion Bird asked Tristen George.
“Congratulations on guessing right!” Tristen George shrugged. “But don’t worry too much; I guarantee it will be within Sky City. As for the exact location, that depends on luck.”
Everyone’s lips twitched slightly at this. Couldn’t there be a more reliable teleportation array?
“Go ahead,” Tristen George said to Billy. “Once you arrive in Sky City, keep a low profile and head to Ethereal Sect quickly; the old master is waiting for you there.”
Billy nodded before leading everyone into the teleportation array after bidding farewell to Tristen George and his companions.
If they had a choice, they would rather not use teleportation arrays for travel; it always made them feel nauseous and want to vomit. This was due to their low cultivation levels. If they could advance another major realm, they wouldn’t feel this way anymore.