Mount Kahdas, Heavenly Axis Peak.
Bryant James received the message from Tobias Singleton. He was originally at ease, but after reading the message, his expression suddenly changed, and the Jade Slip in his hand instantly crumbled into powder.
Bryant James cursed lowly in anger, "A Divinity Transformation Realm being unable to kill even a Golden Core, such a waste!"
Jordan Harvey stood by, asking puzzledly, "Did Carson Flores not die?"
Bryant James grunted affirmatively, his face looking very unpleasant.
Jordan Harvey asked with surprise, "Carson Flores was all by himself, and I even managed to plant a Spiritual Imprint on him. It would take at least two days to reach the nearest city once he breaks through the barrier. With such a long time, how could Tobias Singleton not have killed him?"
Bryant James’s face was cold and stern, his expression also showing some confusion, "He said Carson Flores must have had some powerful magical treasure that allowed him to move very quickly, and he couldn’t catch up. Carson Flores entered Jade Peak City, and then the Spiritual Imprint disappeared, and he couldn’t pursue him anymore."
Jordan Harvey frowned, "Doesn’t that mean he escaped?"
Bryant James clenched his fists and then slowly relaxed them, his gaze gradually becoming firm, "If he’s escaped, then so be it. Next time I see him, I’ll take care of him personally!"
Jordan Harvey thought for a moment and said, "In a few months, it’ll be the Sect competition of Misrds State. As the Direct Disciple of the Cave Master of Nutwood Mountain, he will definitely participate..."
Bryant James was taken aback and then relaxed his eyes, "I had actually forgotten about that. Well, let him live a few more months. We’ll find an opportunity to deal with him then."
Jordan Harvey inquired, "What about his mother?"
Bryant James shook his head, "Don’t touch her before Carson Flores is dead, that kid is after all the Direct Disciple of Nutwood Mountain. If Daxton Campbell values him and takes action for him, it will be troublesome."
Jordan Harvey nodded, "Alright."
Bryant James fell silent for two seconds and asked, "Any news from Adelaide Bautista?"
Jordan Harvey shook his head, "As ever, she’s in seclusion. Carson Flores went to bid her farewell before, and they barely exchanged a few words before he came out."
Bryant James nodded, "She will participate in the competition, won’t she?"
Jordan Harvey answered uncertainly, "I suppose so."
Bryant James waved him away, "Go then. Don’t disturb me in the last few months, I will also go into seclusion. There won’t be a lack of opponents when the time comes."
Nutwood Mountain, Flying Waterfall Mountain Peak.
Carson Flores brought Joaquin Moses to the market and arranged accommodation for her, then he flew alone towards the cottage of Delaney Hunter in the rear mountain.
Delaney Hunter was lying in a chair sunbathing. Hearing footsteps, she opened her eyes, and a radiant smile immediately appeared on her charming yet heroic face.
"Yo, little Junior Brother is back!"
Carson Flores teased with a smile, "Are you welded to that chair or something? Every time I come, I see you lying there, not moving a muscle, just like the old ladies sunbathing at the entrance of the village every day."
Delaney Hunter stared into Carson Flores’s eyes, her gaze full of concern, "Did you see your parents?"
Carson Flores sighed, "I saw my mother, but my father disappeared ten years ago while exploring Harmony Hollow with the Sect’s team. His chances of survival are slim."
Delaney Hunter was stunned for a moment, at a loss for words to comfort Carson Flores.
Carson Flores laughed, "Senior Sister, you don’t have to look like that. Although I’m indeed disappointed, perhaps because I’ve never seen him, it doesn’t hurt as much as one would imagine."
Delaney Hunter sat up from the chair, extending her arms, "Need a hug from Senior Sister for some comfort?"
Carson Flores’s face turned slightly awkward, "Don’t joke around, Senior Sister."
Delaney Hunter stood up, walked in front of Carson Flores, her tone casual, "When I was injured, you held me too. Now that you’re hurt, what’s wrong with me hugging and comforting you?"
Without waiting for Carson Flores’s rebuttal, Delaney Hunter reached out and hugged him tightly.
Carson Flores’s body stiffened, and he instinctively tried to break free, but Delaney Hunter’s hand gently patted his back, her tone exceptionally tender.
"If you want to cry, just cry. You still have your mother, and you have your Senior Sister. I’m here with you!"
This unexpected tenderness struck at the heart Carson Flores had kept closed, and his eyes inexplicably began to feel sore.
Upon hearing the news of his father, to say Carson Flores wasn’t saddened would be a lie, but as an adult, and as he said, having never met his father, the emotional void didn’t have a focal point, so crying was unlikely. However, his heart still felt an emptiness.
Delaney Hunter’s sudden sisterly comfort allowed him to momentarily let down all the defenses in his heart.
He didn’t speak, just held Delaney Hunter gently.
At that moment, Delaney Hunter’s embrace was like a harbor, bringing peace to his soul.
After a long while, Carson Flores had collected his emotions, and whispered into Delaney Hunter’s ear, "Reliable information, the Tomb of the Demon Emperor is located in the deadly Harmony Hollow."
Delaney Hunter was slightly shocked but did not move, "I’ve heard rumors before, many have gone in to search, but they couldn’t withstand the poison and were unable to enter the core area—most suffered heavy casualties and deaths, and no one seems to have obtained anything conclusive."
Carson Flores whispered, "I found someone who has a way to resist the strange poisons of Harmony Hollow."
Delaney Hunter looked up in surprise, "Are you kidding?"