The Special Secret Realm Exploration had reached its conclusion. The Infernal Dimension Arc was turning its final page.
Now, one might be thinking: they landed on Taemia, an Apex World in the Infernal Dimension. Hardly a 'Secret Realm.'
But in truth, Apex World Taemia occupied a unique, secluded pocket within the Infernal Dimension, isolated from the rest. So technically, Jamie wasn't lying—this was indeed a 'Secret Realm.'
As for the cultivators, they were set to return to Denerth Prime by day's end.
True to the spirits' word, rewards awaited them. Originally, today was planned to treat the injured and mourn the fallen. Tomorrow, a victory celebration. Rewards would be distributed on the 17th.
But with the unexpected presence of Sect Master Chang, the High Elders, and, of course, Jamie, the timeline shifted.