After hearing Ethan's decision, both Alice and Li Na found themselves confused. However, Alice's confusion stemmed from a different source than Li Na's.
Li Na believed that they were relocating their base of operations to another place, while Alice was stunned due to her ongoing recovery from an injury sustained while escaping her pursuer.
"Are you out of your mind? Why are we going to the Upper Plane when I haven't fully recovered?" Alice shouted at Ethan, ready to express her concerns, but a stern gaze from him silenced her.
"Sorry, I was just agitated," muttered Alice, subdued by Ethan's gaze.
"I have decided to destroy the Royal Court. If not done at this moment, there will be a lot of clichés, and I'm not interested in dealing with them. Forget it and ensure you complete any pending tasks before we depart for the Upper Realm," Ethan declared authoritatively before retreating to his room to plan his future movements.
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Meanwhile, Mai finished explaining basic details and the power structure of the Upper Realm to Mei Hua, who then conveyed the information to her mother, Aria.
Mei visited her sect one last time, informing them that her husband hailed from the fabled Upper Realm, and they were about to depart.
On the other hand, Aria, using a soul enslavement formation on the higher-ups, ordered them to develop the Dragon Empire, unwilling to leave her birthland in its vulnerable state.
Which can be attacked by any power-hungry sect or rebelled by any traitor who want to rule over Dragon Empire.
She sought Ethan's help, but he flatly rejected the request, leaving Mei Hua to enforce the enslavement formation with the help of Mai who has the ability to record all the data from beginning of universe.
Mei Hua decided not to give them anything too precious to the subjects of Dragon Empire because she didn't want them to start conspiring again, on the other hand she chose a ruthless method of enslaving and forcing them to obey her to protect her homeland.
As they completed their remaining tasks, a day passed, and the next day began. Mei Hua and Aria waited for Ethan in their room. The castle, restored by an artifact, was explained to have been damaged by a lightning tribulation, sparking curiosity and fear among the populace.
The ancient beings of the orthodox clan, sensing a colossal aura during the destruction of the Capital, chose not to investigate further.
It was also informed that their Princess is ascending with her fiancée who was the black masked men along with her mother and father to upper Realm. Of course, it was a lie since Mei Xing still was getting torched in hell.
As Mei Hua and Aria waited, a space portal suddenly appeared, revealing three beings. In the forefront was a very handsome man with black hair and black eyes, followed by two women—a with blonde hair and blue eyes, standing at 160 cm, possesses an elegant stature with a well-proportioned figure, exuding a graceful and confident presence, and another woman slightly less beautiful, wearing a maid uniform. Mei confronted Ethan about the latter, accusing him of sleeping with her.
"So, this is the woman you slept with, am I right?" Mei Hua asked threateningly, her eyes turning black as she circled her arms around his neck.
"Are you a dog?" Ethan retorted, more interested in her dog like behavior than addressing the accusation. Mei Hua's grip tightened, prompting Ethan to glare at her.
He was sure wherever he spent hot times with her he will always clean with his strongest cleaning spell. Not because he was afraid to be caught but if he smells her again and he will attack her like beast.
"I have a fiancée and other women. If you won't take care of my physical needs, don't be angry when I seek comfort elsewhere," Ethan asserted with a hint of irritation.
Mei Hua, shocked by his response, questioned, "So, you really have a fiancée?"
"What? Did you think I lied to you?" Ethan feigned surprise.
"Is she okay with you having so many women? If I could, I wouldn't share you with anyone and keep you all to myself," Mei Hua said seductively.
"That's why I said she's different from a brat like you," Ethan mocked Mei.
(*Author's Note: - I understand that "Mei" is typically a surname. However, in Mei Hua's past life, she went by the name Mei and prefers to be addressed as such.)
"I'll compete with her and be your first," Mei declared, kissing Ethan before releasing her grip.
Ethan, indifferent to his wife's competitive attitude, introduced Alice and Li Na to Mei Hua and Aria in a commanding tone.
"Now, it's time to ascend to the Upper Plane. I will explain the details of how the Upper Plane works and help you all increase your power so that you can stand at the peak of the Upper Realm without any worries," Ethan declared as he enveloped them in Qi.
The previous night, he had meticulously planned their ascension. "Cara, do it," Ethan commanded, and his mark was removed, allowing the Lower Plane to detect and expel him to the Upper Realm, along with the other four girls.
(*Author's Note: -This marks the concluding chapter in the Lower Plane. Our exploration has been somewhat limited, primarily due to the intricate history of the Lower Realm and the Upper Realm, which is scheduled for detailed exposition in the forthcoming arc. I also considered it unnecessary to delve extensively into these realms, given Ethan's impending travels across various verses and realities. As a result, I have opted for succinct storytelling within these planes.)