Chapter 622: We Have Won!
Aldrian’s figure that suddenly appeared instantly garnered attention as many people turned their heads in his direction. His face looked much more mature, and his figure was noticeably taller than the last time they saw him. It was as if he had matured rapidly over the past few weeks.
All of them were stunned, but then their expressions turned to reverence, for in front of them stood the messiah who had already saved their lives and the continent from the calamity.
They also couldn’t help but notice that Aldrian’s presence felt much more in harmony with nature. For the emperor stage cultivators, they could no longer sense the depth of Aldrian’s cultivation. They knew that, at this moment, Aldrian’s cultivation had already surpassed theirs.
After watching Aldrian’s battle with that god, they had no doubt that he had now stepped into a realm above the emperor stage. Although the power he had shown throughout his journey was already far greater than any ordinary emperor stage, he had not yet been one himself.
Now they could see that Aldrian had already reached a realm beyond the emperor stage, and it gave them a different feeling. If he had reached beyond the emperor stage, then could they too? Many still dreamed of that higher realm, but due to strange circumstances on the continent, no one had been able to break through beyond the emperor stage.
Aldrian could sense the reverence and faith surging toward him from the people, but he ignored it. Instead, he showed a smile toward a few figures who began approaching him, especially one who dashed toward him and leapt straight into his embrace.
Aldrian’s body stood like a sturdy wall as he received the full impact of Sylphia’s body. She hugged him tightly, burying her head in his chest. He could feel how worried she had been, the wetness soaking into his chest made it clear. Sylphia was silently crying, and it made him feel guilty. He immediately wrapped his arms around her to comfort her.
"Shh... shh... I’m already here." He whispered comforting words to her, but she didn’t answer and kept her head buried in his chest.
He sighed, then turned his gaze toward his parents, who were already standing nearby. They looked at him with teary eyes. Irene’s tears had been falling since earlier, while Aldrey was clearly trying to hold his back, though it seemed futile. His eyes were already red and watery, and occasional sniffles escaped from his nose.
Aldrian showed them his warmest smile.
"Father, Mother, I’m back," he said, and they both nodded.
"Welcome back, son," Aldrey replied with a proud tone.