The time everyone gathered in the dream was not long. After a brief exchange, Azure Stork and the other three took their leave and returned to the mortal world.
They still had matters at hand to finish, so naturally they would not linger in the Mind Kingdom.
Still, suddenly receiving an infusion of power and advancing to become Long-Lived Ones in one stroke left them all exhilarated.
After everyone departed, Gilan did not leave.
He strolled alone through his own Mind Kingdom, looking around with a cheerful mood.
Compared to the bare mud island from the beginning, a grand and magnificent open-air stone hall now stood on the island, occupying nearly half of its area.
Five stone pillars encircled the central depression, where the Cross-Sword Bonfire burned with an unquenchable flame, symbolizing Gilan's increasingly powerful mind and consciousness.
All of this had been made possible by the Kingdom Brands he had devoured... They had all become Gilan's nourishment, adding brick and stone to this kingdom.
They had also provided the king here, "Iros," with greater strength.
Gilan walked through the stone hall and reached the shore.
"Aurora and the others have already advanced to become Long-Lived Ones. They'll surely receive more attention and promotion within their respective organizations afterward..."
Gilan gazed at the black ocean beneath the night sky and murmured with a smile.
"Everyone has a bright future."
He suddenly raised a hand and snapped his fingers.
Snap.
A small wooden boat radiating four-colored light appeared out of thin air. With a splash, it landed on the sea by the shore, scattering water as it rocked unsteadily.
Without hesitation, Gilan leaped onto the boat.
He propelled the spiritual boat and sailed straight toward the distant Dream Sea.
"I'll head to the Land of Gods first and complete the final