Joy coursed through Elder Thomas when he heard Darren's and Elsa's voices.
But when he turned, he saw that the woman was not Elsa. Astonishment and confusion reflected in his expression as he stared at the stranger.
"Father, it's me."
Elsa jumped into Elder Thomas' arms. Her voice was choked with sobs when she spoke.
"Elsa..." Elder Thomas didn't know what had happened to her, but he could feel that she was his daughter.
The father and daughter hugged and sobbed for a while. Finally, Elder Thomas stroked Elsa's long hair and said, "It's good to see that you have returned."
Then, the three sat in the room and talked about what Darren and Elsa had been through.
Even though they had mentioned their experience in brief, Elder Thomas was worried.
"It's a relief that everything is fine." Despite his concerns, Elder Thomas tried to remain positive.
"Darren, I think it's time for you two to get married." After chatting for a long time, Elder Thomas felt relaxed enough to make such a suggestion.
"Yeah. It's time for us to get married." Darren suddenly got excited.
As they were about to leave the Lothlann Continent, getting married now would mean that their relatives and friends would be able to witness their wedding and join in their celebration.
"What do you think, Elsa?" Darren turned and smiled at the woman next to him.
"Okay!" Elsa grinned.
"How could you agree so quickly? As a girl, you should be a little more reserved," Elder Thomas said as he laughed.
"I'm excited that this day has finally arrived. I've been waiting for a long time, you know. I don't want to hide my joy. Do you think so, Darren?" Elsa rushed forward and held Darren's arm.
"Of course. I have also waited for this day for a long time."
"Elder Thomas, shall we go to the Ancient Void Battlefield? Since my family and friends are there, Elsa and I would like to hold our wedding there. What do you think?" Darren was respectful and sought Elder Thomas' permission.
"I don't agree." Elder Thomas frowned and shook his head slightly.
"Why?" Before Darren could continue, Elsa interjected, "Father, why not?"
"What did he just call me?" Elder Thomas feigned anger as he glanced at his future son-in-law and asked. A mischievous smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he waited for Darren to understand.
Darren's eyes flew open as realization dawned on him. "Father, please accept my respect to you," he said as he knelt.
"Ha-ha, good. That's better." Tears welled in Elder Thomas' eyes. This was, indeed, an emotional day for him. Not only was he
"What?!" Darren's heart sank. All this while, he had hoped that he would be granted this concession. However, it turned out that he couldn't take his friends and family with him.
"What will happen to my family if my Ancient Void Battlefield turns into a mortal world?" As he hadn't known about this, Darren had to ask.
"Their life will continue as usual. When the Ancient Void Battlefield develops completely, it will automatically face its first crisis. The best of them will be allowed to enter the Primitive Wilderness."
Hearing this, Darren understood at once.
The Lothlann Continent had also been a mortal world left behind by warriors who had entered the Primitive Wilderness a long time ago. It seemed that the Ancient Void Battlefield was destined to continue without Darren.
"It appears to be the only way."
Then, Darren summoned Elsa, Finley, the Water Kylin, Scott, the Rule Soul Avatar, Barnes, as well as the old man in deep sleep. He planned to take them with him to the Primitive Wilderness.
"Darren, what about me?"
A childish voice reached his ears.
"Aaron? Are you awake?"
Aaron, the child with dark pupils, had been hiding in the Ancient Void Battlefield for fear of something. Eventually, he had fallen asleep.
"Yes, it's me. Please take me with you."
"But..." Darren was worried that the boy would not have the cultivation base to be allowed into the Primitive Wilderness. However, before he could voice his concerns, he sensed that Aaron had also reached the Super Emperor Realm.
He didn't know what had happened to Aaron, but he wouldn't refuse the boy.
"Let's go."
Once everyone had gathered around Darren, they began to ascend toward the golden crack in the sky.