Violet and Holden nodded solemnly, each taking a control jade.
“Leo, are you going to the Starfall Realm?” Violet asked with reluctance.
Leo nodded. “Yes, there’s no need to announce my departure. Just say I’m in seclusion in the back mountain.”
“Alright.” Violet nodded obediently.
After a moment of contemplation, Leo reached into his Storage Sack and pulled out a bronze scroll.
“Violet, I’m leaving the Golden Spear with the sect. If a Spirit God realm expert attacks, you can summon it for battle,” Leo said, handing the bronze scroll to Violet.
“Leo, keep the Golden Spear with you. The journey to the Starfall Realm is long and full of unknown dangers. We can protect the sect,” Violet replied, not reaching for the scroll.
“Take it. You all are important to me, and there are many people on Earth who need protection.”
“The Golden Spear has developed its own consciousness and is connected to me. If it suffers a severe blow, I’ll sense it even from afar and return as quickly as possible.”
“Leo…” Tears welled up in Violet’s eyes.
“Alright, no tears. I’m leaving the sect in your hands,” Leo said, ruffling Violet’s hair.
“Yes, Sect Master!”
Holden, Christian, and others showed deep reluctance in their eyes.
“Sect Master, with us here, by the time you return, Seven Stars Sect might have become a super sect!” Holden said confidently.
“Yes, Sect Master, we’ll make Seven Stars Sect stronger,” Christian added.
Leo smiled and nodded, casting a final glance at everyone with a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
Suppressing his emotions, Leo turned around and took a step forward, causing the surrounding space to ripple.
As they watched his departing figure in white, Violet’s eyes reddened.
“When I return, let’s conquer the entire Awakened Continent together!” Leo laughed boldly.
“Yes, Sect Master!” The crowd’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
“Farewell, Sect Master!”
As Leo’s figure gradually disappeared, their voices echoed with reluctance once more.
A few breaths later, above Starstream Hollow, space fluctuated as a figure in white emerged.
In mid-air, Leo stood with his hands behind his back, taking a deep look at the lush mountains and spiritual aura of Starstream Hollow, as if imprinting every detail in his mind.
“Goodbye,” Leo murmured softly before transforming into a streak of light heading north.
Before heading to the Starfall Realm, Leo decided to see her.
Falling Blossom Palace, entrance.
“Greetings, Lord Leo.”
When Leo appeared, the eyes of the two female disciples guarding the gate lit up as they respectfully greeted him.
Now, Seven Stars Sect was renowned in the southern part of Southern Marches Realm, and Leo was the savior of Falling Blossom Palace when it was besieged by Runecarver Sect.
After entering Falling Blossom Palace and meeting with Palace Master Gracie, Leo proceeded to the highest point of Sunset Peak-the Moon Viewing Platform.
The Moon Viewing Platform was shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland.
At the edge of the platform stood a figure in a white dress. Her hair was like ink, and a thin veil lightly covered her stunning face, akin to a celestial being descended from heaven.
Sensing something, the figure in white slowly turned around.
At the center of the Moon Viewing Platform, space fluctuated as a figure emerged.
Seeing who it was, Seraphina’s clear and calm eyes rippled with emotion.
As their eyes met, time seemed to stand still.
The mountain wind blew gently, rustling their clothes.
“Are you going to the Starfall Realm?” Seraphina’s gentle voice broke the silence.
Leo nodded.
“The Starfall Realm is at the northernmost part of Awakened Continent. It’s a long journey. Why are you going there?” Seraphina asked.
“To find someone important to me,” Leo replied directly.
He didn’t want to hide anything from Seraphina.
Seraphina’s body trembled slightly, her eyes dimming. “Is it that girl named Sophia?”
“You know!?” Leo was surprised.
Seraphina nodded. “On Pill Sovereign Island, when you refined Frost Essence Elixir, you mentioned her name.”
For Leo, his feelings towards Seraphina were complex. If not for what happened in Azure Dragon Mountains, they might not have had much interaction.
But after what happened, their bond was unbreakable.
“Seraphina, I knew her before I met you. She’s my wife.” Leo shifted his gaze from Seraphina to the direction of Southern Marches Plains. “Actually, I’m not from here. I come from a place called Earth…”
Leo briefly recounted his origins and his relationship with Sophia to Seraphina.
Since this journey to Starfall Realm would take time and he didn’t know when they’d meet again, Leo decided to share everything with this woman who had shared an intimate bond with him.
After hearing Leo’s story, Seraphina’s eyes rippled with emotion, her already unsettled heart stirring even more.
To Seraphina, Leo sharing these things indicated his absolute trust in her.
“Earth, a world dominated by technology…” Seraphina was curious about this world Leo spoke of.
“In that world, most people are ordinary, but with technology’s help, they can achieve things only Cultivators can do. When I return next time, I’ll take you to see Earth,” Leo said with a smile.
“Leo, thank you for telling me this.” Seraphina looked directly into Leo’s eyes.
Leo chuckled as he gazed at her veiled face.
The mountain wind blew gently, revealing glimpses of her exquisite features.
A smile played on Leo’s lips as he opened his arms wide.
“What are you doing?” Seraphina was slightly taken aback.
Leo grinned. “I’m leaving. Won’t you give me a hug?”
Looking at the young man before her with a mischievous smile on his face, Seraphina hesitated for a moment before saying something that left Leo momentarily stunned. “I’m going with you.”
“What?” Leo was taken aback. “You’re going to Starfall Realm too?”
“No, I’m going to Central Realm,” Seraphina shook her head.
“Central Realm? What are you going there for?” Leo asked in confusion.
If one traveled straight from Southern Marches Realm to Starfall Realm, they would pass through the center of Awakened Continent-Central Realm.
Seraphina turned slightly to gaze into the distance and said softly, “My home is there.”
“Your home?” Leo was stunned and surprised. “You’re from Central Realm?”
Seraphina’s words shocked Leo since Southern Marches Realm and Central Realm were so far apart.