Chapter 1697: Emerging from Seclusion

Book:Lord Came Back From The Battlefield Published:2024-7-9

“Billy, wait for me a moment. I’ll try a few more times,” Billy said to White Feather.
With that, he drew his sword again. Just like before, a flash of the blade disappeared into the void ahead.
Billy did not stop, continuing to draw his sword, the cold gleam flashing repeatedly.
This continued for an entire day!
Throughout the day, Billy did nothing else, standing in place and repeating the same action.
“White Feather, it’s done. Let’s go!” The next day, Billy sheathed his Blade and walked over to White Feather.
White Feather looked at Billy with a questioning expression.
“Are you wondering how my training went?” Billy smiled. “If all goes well, I should be able to unleash about thirty to forty percent of this strike’s power now.”
White Feather looked in the direction where Billy had slashed and let out a cry.
“You want to see the power of this strike?” Billy laughed. “I’ll give it my all once. You follow and see for yourself.”
As he spoke, he activated his bloodline power, his aura rising again.
Billy took two steps forward, his eyes narrowing as he gripped his sword and slashed towards the void with full strength.
The blade flashed, and a faint sound echoed from the void ahead, as if something had been torn apart.
Almost simultaneously, White Feather flapped its wings and followed.
Meanwhile, Billy quickly retreated several steps, the ground beneath him cracking open.
A trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, his aura chaotic, and his face pale.
At this moment, his combat strength had dropped to less than fifty percent.
It was clear that with his current cultivation, fully unleashing this sword technique was extremely taxing.
Soon, White Feather returned from mid-air with a look of astonishment on its face.
It had every reason to be surprised!
Billy’s slash had torn open a rift in the void, which quickly healed due to spatial laws.
As a being from a higher civilization, White Feather understood the immense power required to tear through the void!
This was on a completely different level compared to Billy’s previous “Blade Shattering the Sky.”
In front of this technique, “Blade Shattering the Sky” was child’s play!
It finally understood why this move was named “Cracked Sky.”
White Feather returned to Billy’s side and chirped a few times, looking at his condition.
“This technique is hard to control. I need to rest for a while. Wait for me,” Billy said with a faint smile.
He then sat down cross-legged and began to meditate.
About ten minutes later, Billy opened his eyes and stood up. “Let’s go up!”
White Feather nodded with a chirp.
A few minutes later, Billy and White Feather arrived at the cliff edge on the southern outskirts of the Institute.
“Boss!” As soon as Billy landed, Casey and the others called out.
They had stayed here for the past few days instead of returning to the Institute, waiting for Billy and consolidating their cultivation.
“Yes,” Billy nodded.
“Boss, how did it go? Did you master that strike?” White Tiger asked Billy.
“I can probably unleash about thirty to forty percent of its power,” Billy replied with another smile.
“Really?” Everyone was stunned.
A few days ago, Elder Xavier had mentioned that so far, the strongest person could only unleash ten percent of its power!
But now, Billy claimed he could unleash thirty to forty percent. Naturally, everyone was surprised.
“As expected of the Boss! So strong!” Judge flattered.
“Boss, does that mean you can now kill an opponent in the late stage of the Otherworldly Realm?” Ian Blade asked.
“Not sure,” Billy shook his head slightly.
He was currently at half-step Otherworldly Realm. If he fully activated his bloodline power, he could elevate his cultivation to second-rank Otherworldly Realm.
Then, using this “Cracked Sky” technique, its destructive power was undeniable.
Although he wasn’t sure what level of opponent he could kill, he estimated that mid-level Otherworldly Realm opponents wouldn’t be able to withstand it.
As for late-stage Otherworldly Realm opponents, it remained uncertain for now.
However, he was confident that given more time and once his cultivation officially broke through to Otherworldly Realm, late-stage Otherworldly Realm opponents might not be able to match him!
“Where is Elder Xavier?” Billy asked everyone.
“Elder Xavier said he had something to attend to and left Canyon View City for a few days,” Casey replied.
“He said that once you came up, Harleen and the others should be emerging from seclusion soon. He asked you to meet them first and then wait for him at his orchard in Canyon View City.”
“Harleen and Ivy are coming out of seclusion?” Billy was slightly surprised.
“According to Elder Xavier, it should be within these two days,” Amber replied.
“Casey, take Azure Dragon and the others along with Stout and stay in the inner courtyard,” Billy instructed after some thought.
“Monitor Kyree Whitney’s movements and find out the exact time Harleen and the others will emerge from seclusion. Let me know once you have confirmed it.”
“Understood!” Casey and the others nodded simultaneously.
Then, they headed towards the Institute.
Time passed quickly, and three days went by in a flash.
That morning, seven men and women flew from the back mountain of Canyon View Institute to a palace in the inner courtyard.
Among them were Aubree, Harleen, Ivy, and four members of the Institute Elder Pavilion.
The four elders were not weak; two were at Entering Dao Realm and the other two at late-stage Otherworldly Realm.
“Thank you again for your assistance!” Aubree bowed to the four elders.
“Thank you, elders!” Harleen and Ivy also bowed in gratitude.
These four elders had helped them refine their physiques this time.
“No need for thanks; it’s our duty,” one elder smiled. “That’s all for today. You’ve worked hard these past days. Go and rest.”
“Thank you again!” Harleen responded gratefully with a bow.
“No need for formalities,” the elder waved. “Spend the next few days consolidating your cultivation.”
“Understood!” Harleen and Ivy nodded.
The three then bid farewell to the elders and headed towards their residence.
“Aubree, Miss Knight, Miss Chandler!” A senior from the inner courtyard approached them shortly after they left.
“Elder, is there something you need?” Aubree asked.
“The dean and vice-president wish to see you,” the elder replied.
“Please lead the way,” Aubree said after a brief pause.
“This way,” the elder gestured courteously.
Soon after, they entered a palace where Spencer Bailey and Tyler Bailey were seated. Catherine Foreman was making tea for them; she had just returned to the Institute when Tyler Bailey summoned her here.