God-Tier Fishing System Chapter 735 735

"For Master Ethan to possess such terrifying perception at such a young age, discerning this is a different space with just a single glance... I am in awe," Valen uttered with a smile.

His heart was filled with a blend of emotions and a touch of envy. He envied Ethan's fierce talent and combat prowess. The emotion stemmed from the fact that, for reasons unknown over the past thousand years, the Riverborn Clan had never produced a genius on par with Ethan.

The only exception was the Eldest Miss, but her talent and cultivation were hindered because she had run away from home, leaving her somewhat less capable than Lucien.

This was truly a regretful situation.

However, after her return to the clan and diligent cultivation, she had successfully passed the test of the Ultimate Inheritance, finally fulfilling the promise of her innate talent.

Once the Miss could successfully comprehend the Ultimate Inheritance this time, their Riverborn Clan's Great Emperor techniques would once again shine in the world.

The emergence of an expert at the Emperor Realm would then be an inevitable outcome.

"Commander Valen, please open the door," Ethan requested, stepping aside.

"Understood," Valen responded with a nod.

He approached the cliff face, extended his palm, and a token emerged.

With a mental command, Valen channeled icy spiritual energy from his palm into the token.

The profound spiritual energy flowed into the token hovering before him. The blue token began to spin in the air, emitting a subtle radiance.

The surrounding space near the cliff face was drawn by the token's power. Undulations appeared, causing the space barrier to become visible.

"Open!"

At Valen's command, a vortex suddenly materialized on the space barrier. It spun and expanded rapidly, forming an opening the size of a doorway within mere breaths.

"Young Master Ethan, please proceed inside." Valen gestured invitingly.

Ethan nodded and stepped through the spatial gate, with Lunara and Vex following closely behind.

After a fleeting moment of disorientation, his vision cleared.

Before him lay an immense forest, teeming with vibrant greenery and unparalleled vitality.

The harsh conditions of the Far North Ice Field had no influence on the internal environment of this secret realm; the climate here was akin to midsummer.

Birds glided through the vast, clear sky as massive cloud formations drifted lazily, their shapes ever-changing. Occasionally, colossal avian demonic beasts would flash by with piercing shrieks, scattering the clouds like wisps of cotton.

"Young Master Ethan, this is the forbidden ground of our Riverborn Clan."

"This secret realm serves as our final sanctuary. Had Young Master Ethan not intervened today, those of us who remained would have retreated here to find refuge."

"This secret realm was established by our Ancestor. Its defenses are so formidable that even an Emperor Realm expert cannot easily breach them. However, due to its prolonged existence, the spatial structure has become somewhat unstable, with many sections beginning to deteriorate."

"Without the emergence of our Ultimate Inheritance, the cultivation methods of our Great Emperor remain inaccessible, and achieving the Emperor Realm is as difficult as reaching the heavens."

"Without an expert at the Emperor Realm to mend and reinforce this space, it would inevitably collapse."

"Thankfully, Young Master Ethan arrived in the nick of time and rescued us, preventing our clan from being forced to seal ourselves within this forbidden secret realm. This place is truly our absolute last resort," Valen elaborated.

The Eldest Miss was destined to lead the Riverborn Clan, and Ethan was her beloved.

This positioned him as the future esteemed son-in-law of the Riverborn Clan. In light of this, Valen felt no need to conceal anything, openly sharing all relevant information about this location.

"I understand. But hasn't Senior Sister Althea already passed the trial and obtained the Ultimate Inheritance?"

"The resurgence of the Riverborn Clan should be imminent, shouldn't it?" Ethan inquired.

"It is still too early to declare victory. Obtaining the Ultimate Inheritance is merely the preliminary step. For the Great Emperor's techniques to reappear within our clan, one must undergo an extended period of secluded cultivation to fully grasp its intricacies."

"Consider the Holy Son of the Moonfall Clan. After acquiring their Ultimate Inheritance, he entered seclusion for a considerable duration, only emerging recently. Regrettably, he was vanquished by Young Master Ethan the moment he reappeared," Valen stated.

Mentioning the Holy Son, who carried the Moonfall Clan's lofty expectations but ultimately met his end at Ethan's hands, an uncontrollable smile graced Valen's face.

If not for Ethan's intervention, one could readily envision the dire future awaiting the Riverborn Clan and other factions within the Far North Ice Field.

"I comprehend. Please, continue to guide me, Senior," Ethan replied with a nod.

"Very well, Young Master Ethan, follow me. We'll be passing through this forest to reach the Miss's cultivation spot," Valen announced, taking the lead.

The group of four proceeded along a path bathed in dappled sunlight, eventually arriving at a wide-open clearing. At its center stood an imposing altar.

Circular steps ascended, forming a spiral that reached a significant height of thirty feet. Encircling the stone platform were colossal white jade pillars, each hundreds of feet tall and intricately carved with exquisite patterns.

Upon closer inspection, Ethan could distinctly perceive that this altar was fortified by potent Formations and sealing restrictions.

"Senior Sister Althea!"

Ethan's gaze settled on the center of the altar, where a faint silhouette was discernible. Without a doubt, that silhouette belonged to Althea.

"Young Master Ethan, this is the ancestral altar of our Riverborn Clan. The Eldest Miss is currently in seclusion atop it, endeavoring to comprehend the Ultimate Inheritance."

"You are permitted to ascend and observe, but I implore you not to approach the altar too carelessly, to avoid disrupting her cultivation," Valen advised.

"Rest assured."

Ethan could barely contain his eagerness. He sprang onto the steps and began his ascent, climbing the white jade stairs one by one until he reached the summit of the altar.

"Young Master Ethan!" Ryan and a contingent of dozens of Riverborn Clan guards were stationed nearby, keeping watch.

"What is the status of the battle outside?" Ryan inquired.

"It has concluded. Lucien is deceased, and the Moonfall Clan has been routed. They will not pose a threat for the immediate future, but you must remain vigilant," Ethan stated, offering a reassuring pat on Ryan's shoulder.

"Master!" Ryan's eyes widened with excitement as he looked towards Valen, who was now ascending behind him.

"Indeed, the Moonfall Clan has retreated. That insufferably arrogant Lucien was dispatched with ease by Young Master Ethan. I can only imagine Glacien will be furious upon receiving the news," Valen chuckled.