What if you ascend to the wrong world?

The sound of swallowing was particularly clear in the quiet environment.

The man was emaciated, with sunken eyes, as if a layer of skin was hanging on his bones, and he looked as if he would fall over if the wind blew by.

He was wearing a robe made of bearskin.

"Wait a little longer."

The speaker was dressed in heavy gold and white armor, with soft black hair cascading over his shoulders.

Beside him lay a long bone sword covered in purplish-red patterns.

What's even more remarkable is that he has a silver-white vertical pupil growing between his eyebrows, as if it can see through illusions.

Name: Lorne Fisher

Age: 21

【Class: Secret Swordsman (Level 3)】

[Cultivation Method: The Ultimate Secret Sword Chapter]

[Skills: Lust, Secret Dao (Unavailable), Nameless Simplicity]

[Erosion Level: 6]

Not bad!

This person was none other than Lorne.

Because he was unaware of the series of changes that had occurred in the Dawn Empire, he believed that he was still being hunted by the Dawn Church and was constantly on the run.

Three days ago, he successfully crossed the border and escaped into the territory of the Saint-Kru Empire.

"Your body can't handle eating like this."

As he spoke, Lorne took out half a lotus flower, which looked like it was carved from white jade, from the bearskin backpack beside him and threw it directly into the meat soup in front of him.

White lotus seeds melt instantly when added to the pot.

In an instant, the entire pot of broth turned milky white, and a rich aroma burst forth.

One whiff, and the aroma, without the slightest hint of fishiness, travels down the nasal cavity, followed by a warm sensation that spreads throughout the body.

The gaunt figure felt as if every inch of his flesh and blood was cheering and jumping for joy. Although his stomach was still empty, he had a feeling of being 'full'.

His eyes changed instantly, showing both surprise and fear.

"Sir, you are not...?"

"Eat."

Lorne interrupted him and handed him a bowl of meat soup.

"Yes Yes!"

The gaunt figure was terrified and hurriedly reached out to take the broth.

Clearly, he had mistaken Lorne for a fallen noble of divine blood.

In his mind, only those born with noble bloodlines could produce such a magical treasure.

"..."

Lorne remained silent.

But I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

During his time on the run, he traveled to many places and experienced many things.

I had assumed that the people of the Dawn Empire, who were exploited and oppressed by local bishops and priests in those remote areas, were already in a terrible state.

Until he arrived in the Saint Kru Empire.

In the Dawn Empire, even the most ordinary people in remote areas, no matter how bad their lives are, at least have something to eat.

After all, the Lord of Dawn still needs faith.

But this Saint Cruz Empire...

Ordinary people are not even as good as dogs; for them, simply surviving is a luxury.

'What a rotten country.'

Just then.

"Little friend, we meet again."

A figure is gradually emerging from the thick fog.

Chapter 96 Incarnation of Light

Who?

Lorne's instincts, honed during his escape, made him instinctively grasp the bone longsword covered in purplish-red patterns beside him.

However, as the person approached, their figure gradually became clearer in the firelight.

A figure he had hidden deep in his memory gradually overlapped with the person who had come.

Lorne froze completely.

"It's...you?"

That mysterious person who revealed the secrets of the "Ultimate Sword Manual" in a single sentence and even gave him a portable cultivation recording terminal!

In an instant, the hand gripping the sword hilt tightened even more.

Aside from the pursuers from the Church of Dawn, this was the last person he wanted to encounter.

The gap is too big.

It's like an ant standing next to a dragon; even if the dragon has no ill intentions, the ant will still feel pressured.

Moreover, the gap between him and this person is not that small.

"it's me."

Ye Tu had already arrived at the campfire.

After casually tossing a pill into the bowl of the gaunt figure opposite him, he took out another bowl from somewhere and ladled out a bowl of meat soup for himself.

Lorne was tense all over.

Although Ye Tu acted very casually, he dared not relax in the slightest.

"you……"

He carefully considered his words.

"Is it because of the changes in me?"

The Secret Sword Chapter of the Ultimate Path was seen through a long time ago, and the Portable Cultivation Recording Terminal was also given to him by this person.

After much thought, I realized that the changes in myself were probably the only thing that might attract his attention.

"It's none of your business. I was just passing by."

Ye Tu dropped a pill into the bowl of meat soup in his hand and handed it to Lorne.

Lorne hesitated for a moment, but finally reached out and took it.

Seemingly to reassure Ye Tu, he took a sip directly.

Such a person wouldn't need to go to such lengths to harm you.

However, with just one bite, a rich yet refreshing aroma bursts in the mouth, making the body feel light and airy, as if one would ride the wind away at any moment.

Soon, a surge of heat emerged from the dantian, traveled up the spine, and reached the crown of the head.

A tingling sensation came from my forehead, and I quickly raised my hand to touch it, only to find that the silver vertical pupils that I couldn't close before had actually closed.

It's not just about closing up.

There is also a mysterious connection that allows him to freely manipulate its opening and closing, and even borrow some of its mysteries.

Name: Lorne Fisher

Age: 21

【Class: Secret Swordsman (Level 3)】

[Cultivation Method: The Ultimate Secret Sword Chapter]

[Skills: Lust, Secret Dao (Unavailable), Nameless Simplicity]

[Supernatural Power: Third Eye]

[Erosion Level: 4]

Not only did the erosion level decrease by two points, but it also gained an additional [Supernatural Power].

But the 'third eye'...

Isn't this name a bit hasty?

Before this, he had always referred to these silver vertical pupils as the 'Eyes of Immortals'.

Lorne looked at Ye Tu, his lips moving, but he didn't know what to say.

"After he's rested, take him away from here." Ye Tu pointed in a direction.

"If you want to leave the Saint-Kru Empire, head in that direction."

"Don't come near here for the foreseeable future."

Without waiting for his reply, he turned and walked into the thick fog. In just a few steps, Ye Tu's figure completely disappeared from sight.

They're leaving already?

Touching the tiny dent on his forehead, he suddenly realized how ridiculous his previous guardedness had been.

"grown ups……"

The gaunt figure spoke cautiously, his eyes, which had regained some of their vitality, filled with unease.

"What do we do next..."

That person just now was clearly also a nobleman.

Moreover, he is even more distinguished than the esteemed person before him.

He told them to leave immediately, were they...?

"Eat your fill before you leave."

Lorne took another sip of the broth, looked in the direction Ye Tu had just pointed, and pondered.

Indeed, it's time to leave the Saint-Cru Empire.

If you stay in this rotten country, sooner or later you'll encounter things you shouldn't get involved in, but can't help but get involved in.

Just like the guy I met before.

Having too many secrets and being hunted by the Dawn Church, she shouldn't have kept someone of unclear origin by her side.

But if we really don't care...

He probably won't last a day before he dies.

ah~

With a sigh, Lorne felt a pang of melancholy.

He was just a lowly third-level secret swordsman, and it was already difficult enough for him to protect himself. No matter how bad this country was, it was beyond his control.

……

……

the other side.

Ye Tu had arrived near a dilapidated church on the edge of the village.

The encounter with Lorne was indeed just a coincidence.

His true goal, from beginning to end, has always been this church in front of him.