All matters in Kyoto had been resolved by Hikaru, and now the Flame Haze Army had been brought under control, he didn't need to worry too much about Shana anymore.
He had also witnessed firsthand how protective Alastor and Wilhelmina were of Shana.
This was something he didn't expect before.
He initially thought that the entire Flame Haze Army's interference in Shana's reincarnation must only be driven by certain motives.
However, he now changed his previous view. He didn't expect such deep affection existed under this sky.
At this moment, who wasn't staring sharply at the Dimensional List that had just been announced in the sky?
"No matter what your relationship with me was before, no matter whether you're good or right, as long as you obstruct my development steps, then there will surely be a life-and-death battle."
Perhaps Hikaru had almost annihilated human warmth in the battles of the previous few days.
Now, seeing a scene like this, he also smiled while bowing his head.
Having a little human touch was also quite good. Resolving it seemingly didn't need too much violence.
And a relationship like this, Hikaru believed was more sincere than the intimidation he had done.
Although things like friendship sometimes couldn't be relied upon, for some reason, Hikaru at this moment greatly trusted the two people from the Flame Haze Army.
"Forget it, in any case the Flame Haze Army's strength isn't enough to become a threat to me."
Although Hikaru was more willing to trust them more, he still made a perfect backup plan.
If they betrayed, or wanted to threaten him with Shana, then don't blame him if he wasn't merciful.
Now in all of Kyoto, there was nothing more he needed to worry about.
Only for greater safety, he secretly merged his palace dimension with Tendōkyū's dimension.
The people living inside would remain the same as before, without much awareness.
But Hikaru knew, by doing this, his protection became doubled.
Isayama Yomi, Touma Kazusa, and Kasumigaoka Utaha all held their safety talismans, and the palace where they lived was also guarded in multiple layers, so any danger however small wouldn't leak out.
Tendōkyū now also had protection installed by Hikaru himself. Supposedly, no one under this sky could penetrate these two barriers now.
After everything was settled here, Hikaru had to go to the Far North Land, to break the seal...
Everything he had done in the Far North Land before had already caused great upheaval.
All factions were targeting their group.
If speed wasn't accelerated, he was worried it would become increasingly difficult.
Fortunately, he now had people from three factions, namely the Hero Faction, Vali Team, and Hecate, guarding the Far North Land.
For himself, breaking through levels in such a safe environment could avoid many future worries.
Hikaru knew that this level breakthrough problem couldn't be delayed any longer.
"Goodbye, Kyoto."
Hikaru said goodbye to Kyoto in his heart, and headed directly to the Far North Land.
He didn't intend to greet the three factions, because this was something they already understood without needing to be said.
He directly entered the center of the Far North Land, the area where his seal was strongest.
The protection outside was also in multiple layers, making it the most difficult place to penetrate.
Everyone knew how dangerous the level breakthrough problem was...
But as the Shin Emperor, this was something he had to bear.
He came to the center of the Far North Land. This harsh environment had already begun to give a slight sensation to his body.
Although this was called the Far North Land, the suffering it caused wasn't just cold.
There was also fear that directly struck the heart, and various kinds of tears on the skin.
And also pressure on internal organs. As an ordinary human, surviving in this place was truly an unimaginable thing.
Fortunately, each of them had some ability.
If not, once they entered, the effect would surely be total destruction.
Hikaru immediately searched for a place he felt was most suitable for seclusion.
He couldn't delay any longer now. He had to immediately break the seal and break through his level.
But only with his current level ability, it wasn't enough to achieve the breakthrough effect he wanted.
He had to have something that could bear the backlash caused by illegally violating this level boundary.
The best choice was the Beast of Apocalypse.
The Beast of Apocalypse with the number 666 and the World Foundation Stone that Hikaru obtained complemented each other.
It could maximize his level breakthrough, raising it to the fastest and greatest level.
The combination of both was enough to absorb most of the compression of entire space and time, to minimize the backlash against Hikaru.
Only with this preparation could he truly achieve the breakthrough effect he wanted.
The group of people led by Cao Cao already knew that Hikaru had returned to the Far North Land.
So they became very vigilant, to ensure this seal wouldn't be penetrated by others.
The real breakthrough trial had begun...