He had intended to enter the Ring Inner World to investigate the Ring Spirit but hadn't expected to witness such a scene. Instinct told Jiang Ce that the person who had spoken was definitely not the Ring Spirit. That commanding, omniscient presence was even more imposing than Xuanyuan's when he received his inheritance from within the crimson sun! Although Jiang Ce wanted to investigate further, his spirit couldn't withstand another attempt, so he had to give up.
It seems I'll have to wait until I'm stronger before trying again.
Back in the real world, Shen Xuanran had already gone back to her room to sleep, and a blanket was draped over him. He guessed she must have thought he fell asleep during his intense cultivation and brought the blanket over for him. Although it was unexpected, Jiang Ce was warmed by the gesture. He silently thanked her in his heart before immersing himself in his cultivation once more.
「Elsewhere.」
