Chapter 34 - A Friend

*POV: Selina*

In an instant, a shockwave erupted from my body. Had I just... broken through?

What is this incredible power surging through my meridians? And what’s going on with my dantian?

Why does it feel like there's less energy, yet I’m more powerful?

Wait, is my spiritual energy being compressed and purified? How can that happen with just a single touch?

How much power does someone need to instantly help a peak Senior Immortal advance to the Earth Immortal stage?

What’s happening right now?

Earth Immortal Early Stage... Complete!

Earth Immortal Middle Stage... Complete!

Earth Immortal Late Stage... Complete!

Earth Immortal Peak Stage... Reached!

This is insane! How is she capable of channeling so much energy?

And why aren’t my meridians feeling any strain? Shouldn’t there be some sort of resistance?

Earth Immortal Peak Stage... Complete.

Another shockwave blasted out from me, obliterating everything in its vicinity. I had broken through... again.

I’m utterly stunned. How can someone have so much spiritual power that they can advance me multiple ranks with just a touch?

This is beyond belief. It’s like something out of a legend, and yet, here it is, happening right before my eyes.

But that’s not even the best part. When I opened my eyes, I realized something incredible.

My youth... it’s been completely restored. My skin is now flawless, smooth as jade, and free of wrinkles or blemishes.

She’s not only channeling immense amounts of energy and preventing my meridians from exploding but also reversing my aging?

What kind of power does she possess?

In normal circumstances, breaking through to a higher stage doesn’t change your outward appearance. You might become stronger, but if you're old, you stay looking old, even if your life expectancy increases.

This woman has not only restored my youth but also shown an astonishing level of control and power.

If others saw this, they might react with envy or greed. Who wouldn’t want such immense spiritual power? But for me, it’s nothing but respect.

Respect for her choice to help me, respect for her incredible strength, and respect for who she is.

**POV: Autumn**

The look of pure shock on her face is absolutely priceless. She looks like a child who’s just received their most-wished-for gift.

Honestly, it’s adorable. Without even realizing it, I find myself pinching her cheeks. Her confused expression just makes her look even cuter.

“Well, I’ve got to go now. I’ll see you around,” I say with a smile.

I give her a quick hug and then turn to walk through a crack in space, leaving her with a slightly flustered expression.

**POV: Selina**

That was the first hug I’d had in an incredibly long time. It felt so warm and comforting—like a brief moment of being wrapped in a loved one’s embrace.

It left me with a deep longing for more hugs like that one. Even though it was short, it felt like it had been ages since I’d experienced such warmth.

“Mom! What happened?!”

I’m jolted back to reality as hundreds of cultivators rush toward me, with my oldest son, Yodac—the current Sect Leader—leading the charge. (A/N: Yodac - c = Yoda... xD. Super innovative names, right?)

“I… met a friend,” I manage to say, trying to process everything that just happened.