Chapter - 3390

Aretta's words left everyone somewhat embarrassed, unable to utter any polite remarks.

It was simply too ostentatious, making everyone feel unable to converse with Aretta. Although Aretta appeared polite, her words carried an arrogance that was typical of a top genius, which was quite evident.

"Why does this person's robe seem... familiar?" Aretta cast a glance at Elvis, a hint of icy glint surfacing in her beautiful eyes.

It was a robe from Northern Martial House.

Startled, Elvis trembled all over and quickly shook his head. "Aretta, even though I'm from Northern Martial House, I hold a deep grudge against Orion. He's truly despicable, instigating conflict with you over trivial gains. I have no respect for him!"

Anvindr laughed watching that.

However, he wasn't the type to kick someone when they were down. Despite their previous arguments, they were, after all, part of the same team.

Thus, he began to speak on behalf of Elvis.

"Aretta, he truly meant no harm. Otherwise, he would have stopped me from strengthening the formation to assist you earlier."

Aretta gave a nonchalant hum, clearly not dwelling on the matter any longer.

She cast her gaze back toward Zeke, offering him a faint smile.

"Actually, you've provided me with a guide, a path to escape. Although it wouldn't have been too difficult for me to do so, it would have come at a significant cost. The heaven's energy I've given you all is more than enough compensation. Go ahead and start absorbing. I will stay here for the night to absorb heaven's energy. Consider it as me protecting you all." Although the reason Aretta needed the guide was unclear, the formation that Anvindr had modified could indeed be of assistance.

However, everyone knew better than to ask too many questions.

It was a secret of their sect that they had no intention of revealing. Not even a single word related to that was mentioned.

No fool would dare to pry at such a time, and Zeke was no exception. Despite his curiosity, he refrained from asking too many questions.

He simply nodded, casting his gaze over everyone present. "Everyone should start absorbing it now. Otherwise, heaven's energy will dissipate."

As he spoke, he crossed his legs and sat down, beginning to directly absorb heaven's energy.

Although he wasn't particularly well-acquainted with Aretta, she was a top prodigy. She wouldn't resort to ambushing his group.

If she had harbored ill intentions, they wouldn't have stood a chance against her immediate action. Thus, there was no need for further contemplation.

Also, no one had objections to Zeke being given heaven's energy of late-stage Sun and Moon Class. Zeke, as the team leader, decided to save Aretta. Therefore, it was justifiable that he received a better share.

Besides, that was a gift from Aretta. Even if anyone had objections, they were unlikely to voice them openly.

Under the cover of night, everyone began to take it all in.

The quality of the heaven's energy was evidently superior to any that had been collected before. Even the absorption process was remarkably smooth.

By morning, everyone had already finished absorbing, even the dark energy had been dispelled.

Everyone was in high spirits, and their strengths had significantly increased.

Zeke felt the same way. He even thought that once he absorbed two heaven's energy of late-stage Sun and Moon Class, he would be able to touch the bottleneck of the mid-stage. If he had three, he could even attempt to break through to the late stage.

However, upon reaching that point in his thoughts, he felt he might be overthinking again because his foundation wasn't as rich.

Forcing a breakthrough, even if successful, wouldn't be as reliable as the strength gained through gradual accumulation.

He still needed time for his strength to settle.

If he rushed it, it would inevitably lead to the opposite of his desired outcome.

Seeing that everyone had successfully absorbed heaven's energy, Aretta, who had been standing off to the side, gave a slight nod of approval.

"It's apparent that you all completely absorbed the heaven's energy. You all must have been diligently harnessing it these past days. Your absorption technique is quite proficient." Her gaze lingered on Vela a little longer than usual.

It was clear that Aretta noticed Vela had weaker abilities but still could absorb a considerable amount of heaven's energy. The proficiency at which Vela absorbed it was no less than the others.

It was the brief pause that left Aretta somewhat taken aback.