This continued for 17 months!
During this time, Cross fought all day, every day. At night, Jasmine would suppress the beast and Cross would rest with the 3 girls, he went on walks, sometimes chatted, and cuddled them to sleep almost every night. Their relationships blossomed even further! He hadn't gone all the way with either Jasmine or Feng Xue'er but they were very happy.
Cross had been stealing cheeky kisses from the two while Luna got something even better almost every night. It was truly a thrilling time for the 4, Feng Xue'er was happy that she stayed instead of going back to Phoenix City.
These 18 months were the happiest ones of her life! She even had a little date with Cross in the inner world, they went to a far away mountain and Cross made it snow forever there. He even made their own little house with Feng Xue'er, they kissed for real in the house.
Feng Xue'er really felt bliss when she was with him, she almost never wanted to be apart. He was so kind, caring, and gentle with her, she loved it. She also had the feeling she fell in love with him already, so she had been acting a little nervous around Luna the entire time.
Cross took Luna out on dates on the lake, taking to her about his days and how he fought the beast. She would always listen to him and give her own opinion, before telling him about her days in the castle. She was really honest and told him that it got quite lonely sometimes.
Cross sighed and told her that he had a strong enemy in the God Realm now and that he needed to prepare. Luna could see that he was actually strangely excited about the new enemy and when she asked, the floodgates opened.
Cross had a near fanatical look in his eyes as he said "The feeling of a new player at the table! I can't explain it! It gives me a thrill! It's like the feeling of playing a chess game or gambling, the anticipation of a good opponent and the constant unknowns..."
Luna smiled softly and her heartbeat sped up looking at his happy look, he was too cute! She kissed him and they got tied up in the boat, which was a new experience that Luna can safely say was interesting but not too bad? Maybe they should try it again.
As for Jasmine, Cross and her spent almost every second together. They were both extremely comfortable with each other, sometimes Jasmine would give him tips as he fought, while paying attention to Yun Che.
Cross loved it, he loved her smarts and the way she analyzed everything. She also seemed to fill out even though she didn't really grow, her chest and ass got bigger but at the same time she still looked perfect. It was truly strange, Cross didn't mind. Whenever he looked at her he was only looking at her eyes anyway, her body was a bonus but her brain and personality.. That was the real prize.
At night, Jasmine wasn't neglected and was also taken out on dates. Usually they went for a stroll to see how big the inner world was. It was massive! While they walked, Cross asked Jasmine more about her and her life, instead of constantly fighting. Jasmine told him pretty much everything, how her dad's an asshole, her mother passed away, she has a sister, and she lives in the Star God Realm.
Cross also learned that there's countless Realms above the one they were currently on. He learned about all the Realms Jasmine knew and then he started asking about Qianye Ying'er. For example, he asked what she liked to do, if she had any hobbies, loved ones, what realm she lived in, where does she like to stay, does she have any servants, what kind of clothes does she wear, does she use any special cleaning products.
A lot of the questions were very strange and Jasmine didn't know the answers to most of them, she asked "What kind of cleaning products?" Cross nodded and said "If she uses a special brand, I can get a hold of whoever makes it and tamper with the formula while also getting information on her. If I can't kill her like that, then at least it's cause some grief, maybe shake her mental state a bit."
Jasmine shook and said emotionally "You.. You're thinking so in-depth?" Cross nodded and said seriously "She hurt you and killed my brother-in-law. Failure is not an option." Jasmine stopped and started crying tears of joy as she said "I'm so lucky to have you..."
Cross kissed her softly before wiped her eyes as he said "No, it's my who's the lucky one." Jasmine wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply.
Unfortunately, their passionate session was halted when day rolled around. Jasmine blushed and said "We should.." Cross scratched his neck and chuckled as they both left the Inner world, going back to fighting and watching over Yun Che.
It's been 18 months since the Ark left the Divine Phoenix Empire
The profound Ark stopped and Jasmine suppressed the beast as Cross circulated the 'Great Way of the Buddha' a golden Pagoda formed above his head and sank into his body. He let out a breath and opened his eyes, his eyes flashed gold and he roared to the sky.
Jasmine was stunned and mumbled "5th level of the 'Great Way of the Buddha'..." Yun Che also roared and a golden pagoda sank into his head as well, Jasmine said "4th level.. These two are monsters!" she giggled cutely and said "One of them is my monster~" she blushed and smiled goofily, extremely happy at that thought.
Cross' unfortunately didn't see the scene as his energy was sky rocketing. It reached Sovereign Peak before an extremely loud 'BANG' sounded from his body. Cross roared and a giant beast appeared behind him.
It was extremely clear now and it roared along with Cross, shaking the heavens themselves, as if alerting the world of it's return!
Jasmine looked at the beats in complete shock, she had never seen anything like it before!
Cross trembled and the beast jumped into Cross' body, more specifically, the circle on his back. It imprinted itself in the middle of the circle, it was pitch black with red glaring eyes, on it's neck there were slits that glowed red. Even the tattoo seemed alive!
Cross' aura stopped at Divine Origin 1st level Peak and he felt that all his energy had finally be purified and condensed. He had a lot more in the beginning, but just now, when he broke through, he used the rest and his energy was extremely dense and pure.
Cross cracked his neck and his body swelled before expelling a grey gas, his skin seemed translucent and without purities. His black tattoos also changed slightly, but the black ring was still on his back. Most of the lines seemed to recede into the circle and if you looked close enough you would see the black ring spinning extremely slowly, maybe it will make a full turn in a year!
Cross had a black ring around his neck still, but the tattoos on his face disappeared. There were two rings on each of his forearms now, and two lines, ending in sharp points, coming over his shoulder, just barely touching the top of his chest. He also had double rings on his lower calves, and a 'V' of lines, ending just above his tool and connecting to the ring on his back. (Same as cover except the neck ring is flat not jagged)
Cross breathed out and he flexed his body, every single bone in his body cracked. He let out a breath of relief and turned around, Jasmine's heartbeat sped up at his indifferent gaze. Cross blinked and smiled, his eyes turning gentle.
Jasmine started blushing and was flustered, she was 18 now! Cross' new look was deadly to any woman, not to mention one with strong feelings for him already! She squealed on the inside, happy she was the first to see him.
Cross chuckled and put on a new pair of shorts, his fluffy bunny slippers were put away before. All he was wearing was shorts and they exploded when he broke through, so Jasmine got a good look at his little brother.
Jasmine gulped, feeling the word 'Little brother' was not right.. Maybe 'big brother' was more appropriate...
He walked over wearing only shorts and his Prayer Bead necklace, Jasmine looked flustered and Cross caressed her cheek as he said "Nervous?" Jasmine nodded and Cross chuckled as he kissed her softly before saying "I'm still the same." Jasmine felt warm and hummed softly.
Yun Che's eyes fluttered open and he coughed saying "Where are we?" Cross reached out his hand and pulled Yun Che up as he said "I have no idea. But I finished converting my energy, and you get to the 4th level of Great Way, so that's good!" Yun Che chuckled and said "What can I say? I'm just too-"
Cross clicked his tongue and said "Yeah, yeah, I've heard it before tough guy." Yun Che just chuckled, Cross said "Not too bad.. Sky Realm Peak!" Yun Che grinned and said "The Ark stopped?" Jasmine nodded, Cross chuckled and said "Also, you got a ton of kids to worry about. You're really crazy, you know that right? 4 girls 4 kids..." he shook his head and Yun Che said "What!?"
Cross waved and a crack opened, Yun Che barreled inside and Cross and Jasmine were left alone. Cross wrapped his arm around Jasmine's waist and pulled her close, stroking her cheek with his thumb as he said "Hey, you."
Jasmine twirled her hair as she hummed in response, Cross gushed and kissed her soft lips as he said "You're so cute! I just can't help myself!" Jasmine giggled and blushed, Cross and Jasmine started a kissing session.
A while later
Yun Che came out of the crack, looking disheveled. Cross looked up, separating from Jasmine's sweet lips as he said "How'd it go?" Yun Che let out a breath and said "2 girls and a boy! I was also savagely attacked!"
Cross burst out laughing and Yun Che stopped before looking at a floor tile, he made an ice flame and melted the floor before jumping down. Cross and Jasmine followed him into the hole and saw a ghost!
Yun Che was talking to the ghost, who said that she had been searching for the Sky Poison Pearl and that she controlled the Ark, she begged Yun Che to save her 'little Mistress'. Yun Che agreed to save her and the old woman ghost dissipated into the wind.
The red ball in the center of the room shattered and a crystal coffin with a little girl appeared, the coffin opened and a black aura appeared, Yun Che held his hand against the girl's chest and purified the poison.
After 30 minutes
The poison was purified and the little girl opened her eyes, she saw Yun Che and said "Hi Big Brother!" Yun Che was stunned, the little girl said "Waaaah! So pretty!" Jasmine said "Eh? You can see me?"
The little girl knocked on her head and said "Of course I can see you! I'm not blind!" Jasmine choked and the little girl said "Wah! Big brother pick me up! My image as a beautiful young lady will be ruined if I crawl out of here."
Yun Che felt his lips twitch and Cross burst out laughing, the girl looked over and drooled saying "Big brother number 2 is so handsome!" Cross was startled before smirking as he said "Of course! You should call me Big brother number 1 though."
The little girl clapped and said "YAYA! Big brother number 1 will you marry me?" Cross almost spit out a mouthful of blood, Yun Che chuckled and picked up the little girl, who smiled happily and said "I'm hungry! Do you have anything to eat?"
Yun Che gave her a biscuit, the little girl looked at the cookie and said "Eh? Is this edible?" Yun Che said "Eat it, it's very fragrant." the little girl bit the cookie before spitting it out saying "Ew! Ew! Gross!"
Yun Che gave her a piece of meat but the little girl almost puked, Yun Che scratched his head and said "What do you eat then?" the little girl said "Only delicious things!" Yun Che slapped himself and said "What does that even mean?" The little girl said matter of factly "Delicious things are delicious things! Big brother are you sure your head is okay?"
Yun Che almost spit out a mouthful of blood, the place started shaking. Yun Che took the coffin and Cross grabbed the little girl before they flew out of the ancient castle.
They got outside and Yun Che took out Dragon fault at the sight of the Universe Devouring beast. Cross chuckled and said "Hey! Relax, this is my training partner!" the little girl sniffed and shot towards Yun Che, extremely fast, latching to Dragon fault and taking a big bite out of the blade.
Yun Che was stunned, the little girl drooled and said "Waaaaah! So delicious!" before eating the sword extremely quickly, she sat on the floor and burped with a cute smile. They finally found out what she ate... It was swords... Rest in Peace Dragon Fault...