Then leave Oceanreach and go to the wider world to pursue eternal life and the end of cultivation.
…
The next morning, Ethan awoke before sunrise. His breathing was steady, his mind cool and expansive, his body full of strength. After last night's quiet meditation, both his mental and physical conditions had reached absolute peak. The dust of past battles had settled cleanly.
Asher, Magnus, and Zeon waited for him at the gate of Windshore City. Without unnecessary words, the four set out toward the mountains to the north.
Not long after, a gigantic volcanic peak appeared before them—its slopes black and ancient, yet crowned with mist. Within the massive crater at the summit shimmered a tranquil lake of blue light.
Heavenly Lake.
Rippling waves lapped faintly against the stone edges, each ripple releasing a gentle spiritual aura. Even just looking at the lake brought a sense of calm to the heart.
