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.

Zeon hovered in the clouds above, squinting at the patrol formations around the lake.

"This Heavenly Lake seems to be part of the Holy Land of Endless Mountains."

Along the shores, uniformed guards walked in strict groups. Their solemn expressions and steady spiritual pressure made the authority of the Holy Land clear at a glance.

Asher nodded. "The Heavenly Lake's spiritual energy is extremely rich. For young disciples of the Holy Land, it's a heaven sent training place. Cultivating here yields twice the improvement for half the effort."

He paused before adding casually, "But for Mahayana realm cultivators, it's useless."

Zeon scratched his head. "If it's useless, why bring us here?"

Asher gave him a look of disappointment. "What do you know? The lake itself is useless, but the wonderful thing beneath Heavenly Lake is what matters."

He waved. "Follow me."

Before they could move, Ethan suddenly halted mid-air.

"Senior Asher, I'll join you later."

Asher blinked. "Later? Why? What do you need to do?"

Ethan answered with complete seriousness.

"Fishing."

"…"

Asher stared at him blankly.

"Well… (⊙o⊙)…"

Zeon: "???"

Magnus massaged his forehead. "…"

Ethan added lightly, "I enjoy eating fish and fish-type spirit beasts. For a physical cultivator, good nutrition is important."

Asher opened his mouth, then closed it, unable to refute.

"…Fine."

He took out a blood-red jade pendant and handed it to Ethan.

"This is a spatial formation locator. After you finish… fishing… follow its guidance and meet us in the depths."

"Thank you, Senior Asher."

"Let's go."

Asher and Magnus vanished into the clouds, Zeon rushing after them.

.....

Ethan descended silently onto the outskirts of Heavenly Lake. He shifted his aura subtly—imitating the typical signature of Holy Land disciples—and walked straight toward the water without drawing suspicion.

Heavenly Lake's surface glistened like glass. Ethan opened his arms slightly, breathing in the fresh, misty air.

Comfort. Tranquility. A perfect fishing environment.

"I haven't fished in a long time…"

With that soft murmur, he took out his fishing rod and small barrel, choosing a quiet section of the lakeshore. Heavenly Lake wasn't a mission fishing zone, but as a silver-grade fishing point, the benefits were excellent—first-catch rewards, pool expansion, and teleportation anchor activation.

He scattered several handfuls of bait into the water to form a nest.

Whoosh—

The hook arced across the lake and landed with a gentle ripple.

All around him were young cultivators meditating, chatting, or sparring lightly. Laughter occasionally drifted through the air.

Every time someone passed by Ethan, they paused.

He was too handsome. Too refined. Too unfamiliar.

And he was fishing, of all things, at a sacred cultivation lake.

Two young women slowed to a stop.

"Whose disciple is that? He's so good-looking…"

"I've never seen him in the Holy Land. Should we ask?"

"No! Don't disturb him while he's fishing."

They glanced at him a few more times before reluctantly walking away.

Another disciple frowned as he walked past. "Why is someone fishing instead of cultivating?"

His companion—a cheerful, round-faced youth—rubbed his belly.

"He must be a physical cultivator. They eat a lot. Fishing makes sense."

He sighed wistfully. "Windshore City's tavern has new grilled fish dishes… five flavors…"

"You and your food obsession!"

"Food is also part of cultivation!"

But before the debate could continue, someone said:

"I heard the Holy Lord has come out of seclusion. The Holy Trial will begin soon. They increased the quota threefold this year."

"What? Threefold?!"

"Let's go cultivate—NOW!"

The round-faced disciple sighed mournfully but followed his companions.

Ethan heard all of this, of course. But he simply smiled faintly and kept fishing.

Today, the lake was unusually quiet.

"Not many fish… nearly half an hour and not a single bite."

"Too many people nearby, perhaps?"

Just as he entertained the thought—

The fishing rod jerked downward with force.

Ripples shot across the lake.

Ethan's eyes sharpened. He pulled lightly but firmly.

Splash!!

A massive golden koi soared out of the water, shining brilliantly under the sun.

At the same moment, Alicia's crisp voice echoed in his mind:

[Congratulations Sir, you have completed your first fishing trip at the silver-level fishing spot: Reward—Star Pill ×10]

[Congratulations Sir, catching koi triggered a mysterious reward: Golden Fish Can]

[Heavenly Lake fishing point unlocked. Teleportation activation time: 2 minutes 30 seconds.]

Ethan nodded thoughtfully.

"So higher-level zones take longer to activate. Reasonable."

He removed the hook and gently released the golden koi.

"Go on."

The koi paused, looked back at Ethan as if memorizing him, then swam off with a flick of its tail.

"Alicia, open the golden fish can."

[Opening Golden Fish Can…]

A golden hologram appeared before him, forming a cylindrical can that trembled subtly.

Clink… clink…

Vibrations ran through it, golden lines spreading across its surface.

Then—

Boom—!

A brilliant golden light burst forth like a miniature sun.

Ethan's eyes brightened, a rare spark of interest flickering within them.

"Golden, very good!"

When Ethan saw the golden light.

He was sure the treasure inside wouldn't disappoint him.

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