A Man Like None Other

Chapter 5326

Before Jared could answer, Corin appeared, leaning on his cane. One sharp sweep of his gaze took in Lyra's awkward posture, flicked to Jared, and settled there with an all-too-knowing smile. "Youthful vigor is admirable," he said, beard quivering. "Everything in moderation, though—excess tips into harm.”

He had not spoken the charge aloud, but the meaning in his eyes was bright as

noon.

Lyra heard every syllable. Her neck reddened to the roots of her hair. She fled toward her chambers, skirts flying, never daring a backward look.

Inside, she berated Jared in silence. A whole year and he never once thought to pace himself. Now, even walking is a challenge.

Jared rubbed the bridge of his nose, mortified. Corin moved closer, and the moment he felt the vast, newly forged Earthly Immortal Realm spiritual energy on Jared's body, his eyes widened. "Y-You've stepped into Earthly Immortal Realm already?"

It was important to note that Jared had just broken through to Wandering Immortal Realm a few months prior. Such cultivation speed was unheard of.

Jared chuckled, scratching his ear. "I consider myself lucky. Dual cultivation with Lyra accelerated the process."

Corin nodded again and again, his eyes full of relief. "Excellent-excellent! At last, Sword Sect has an expert who can stand alone on the field."

He then turned to Flaxseed, sensing an unfathomable aura. Eyes widened in shock, he stammered, "M-Mr. Flaxseed... You..."

as breathing. Yet the proud tilt of his chin betrayed how

they've both advanced so far. Jared has broken through to Earthly Immortal Realm, and Flaxseed has regained Earthly Immortal Realm Level Nine.

settle. Swordmaster City

would charge straight to Malevolent Path Hall

but foundations still as soft as clay could crumble at the first

"Your warning is noted, Master Morden," he said, the words steady though

kept to the sect grounds, drawing slow breaths, circulating energy,

after Lyra climbed to Earthly Immortal Realm Level Seven,

faint hollowness threading

the Pentacarna Tower,

pace her. meridians were never built to endure. Jared's own primat essence had surged into her again and again, raising her cultivation level while leaving

ordered the martial arts arena cleared and had disciples lug in several dozen blocks

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out in a rough

carving a swift

meticulous spiritual energy

array that would