God-Tier Fishing System

Chapter 736

Hearing this, Ryan and the guards clenched their fists, overwhelmed with excitement.

At this moment, Ethan walked toward the center of the altar.

There was a raised circular stone platform, and sitting upon it was Althea.

Ethan gazed at her quietly.

Senior Sister Althea was just as she was years ago, without any changes. Wearing a white dress, her face looked as if it were meticulously sculpted. Breathtakingly beautiful.

Ethan didn't move any further forward. The circular stone platform was protected by sealing restrictions.

Her eyes were tightly shut, and faint golden divine power permeated the air around her.

Although the aura of this divine power was strong, it was exceedingly unstable.

Given Althea's current condition, it would still take a considerable amount of time before she could end her seclusion.

"Looking at Senior Sister Althea's condition, I'm afraid she won't be able to come out for at least half a year to a year."

"Indeed. Generally, upon obtaining an Ultimate Inheritance, no matter how high one's talent is, it takes several years to comprehend and digest it."

"One can only emerge after thoroughly stabilizing their realm," Valen said as he walked over.

"Then it seems Senior Sister Althea is going to miss the Ice Field Demon Caverns this time."

"The Demon Caverns are located in the deepest part of the Far North Ice Field, a place known as the end of the world, fraught with immense danger. Even if the Miss had come out of seclusion, the Clan Head might not necessarily let her take the risk."

"After all, the Miss is now our Riverborn Clan's future. With the Ultimate Inheritance, stepping into the Emperor Realm is only a matter of time. There is no need to take such massive risks hunting for treasure."

"Following this battle, our Riverborn Clan has suffered heavy losses. When the window for the Demon Caverns opens this time, we will likely have to give it up," Valen replied.

"You all do indeed need time to recuperate. However, the Moonfall Clan's situation is much worse than the Riverborn Clan's. They will most likely give up as well."

"But I do want to go and explore these Demon Caverns. How about this: your Riverborn Clan can dispatch a few capable hands familiar with the routes and locations within the caverns to act as guides for us."

"If nothing else, keeping them alive and casually snagging some heavenly treasures and secret method inheritances shouldn't be a problem," Ethan said thoughtfully.

"..."

Hearing this, Valen's eyes lit up. A surge of excitement rose in his heart.

He had already witnessed just how powerful Ethan's combat strength was. With him leading the team, there definitely wouldn't be any major problems. Originally, their Riverborn Clan was certain to give up this opportunity.

He didn't expect Ethan to voluntarily offer to take their clan members along.

Is this what it feels like to have the backing of a powerhouse?

Truly somewhat addicting.

"That is excellent! When will Young Master Ethan depart?"

"The window hasn't opened yet."

"We will rest and reorganize here for now, and set out in a few days," Ethan replied after a moment of thought.

He planned to break through to the Ultimate Supreme realm before heading there, so he would have even more confidence for the trip to the Demon Caverns.

"Alright, Young Master Ethan may rest and reorganize here. I will go inform the Clan Head so he can select the clan's elites to accompany you to the Ice Field Demon Caverns." Valen cupped his hands, then turned and left.

"Young Master Ethan, there are quite a few excavated caves nearby. You may choose any of them if you need," Ryan reminded him.

"Mhm."

Ethan nodded. He glanced at Althea, whose eyes were tightly shut in deep meditation, and a gentle smile surfaced on his face.

Lunara caught a glimpse of his expression.

This was the first time she had ever seen such a tender smile on his face. It seemed this woman was Ethan's Dao Companion. Her future mistress.

She couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy toward Althea, who had such an outstanding man to accompany her in cultivation, in life, and in braving the vast world.

"Lunara, Vex. We rushed over here, and both of you still have a lot of residual medicinal power and energy in your bodies. Take this opportunity to thoroughly digest it and strive to step into the Perfect Demon Lord realm," Ethan instructed.

"Understood." The two nodded.

"Let's go."

Ethan leaped up, leaving the altar, and settled in a nearby cave.

"For the time being, we will cultivate here."

He waved his hand, and three futons drifted out. The three of them sat cross-legged. Ethan sealed the cave entrance and set up several protective Formations. Only then did they begin their secluded cultivation.

...

Time flowed on like water. In the blink of an eye, half a year passed.

On this day, Ryan arrived in front of the cave where Ethan and the others were cultivating.

"Young Master Ethan, are you there?" Ryan asked softly. He didn't dare to intrude recklessly and could only wait outside.

Over the past half-month, Heavenly phenomena had appeared in the sky three times in total.

The Clan Head had come to inspect them and confirmed they were Heavenly Tribulations triggered by realm breakthroughs.

The phenomenon the day before yesterday was the grandest and most terrifying. Even Tiberan marveled that it was the most powerful Heavenly Tribulation triggered by a Supreme realm expert breaking through that he had ever seen in his life.

Without a doubt, a Heavenly Tribulation of that intensity could only have been summoned by Ethan.

He was merely breaking through to the Ultimate realm, yet his tribulation was more terrifying than an ordinary Supreme breaking through to the Perfect Supreme realm.

It was hard to imagine just how thick and powerful the baptism of the Great Dao would be when it descended after he successfully crossed the tribulation.

"Commander, the Heavenly Tribulation is over. Why is there still no news from Young Master Ethan?" a guard beside him asked.

"After a breakthrough, stabilizing one's realm still takes some time. Let's continue waiting today. If there's no movement by dusk, we will head back," Ryan replied.

Meanwhile, inside the cave.

Ethan suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze was incomparably sharp, his pupils shimmering with a golden-azure light.

"Ultimate Supreme realm... success!"

He extended his palm, arcs of lightning crackling and lingering around his fingers. The intensity of his divine power had seen a massive upgrade. It was a true qualitative change.