But while the reasoning was sound, Ian had different plans in mind.
"A decade or so is enough for me to reach the Fifth Energy Level."
When speaking to someone familiar, Ian's tone was always strikingly bold, especially when he made statements like this with a flat, matter-of-fact tone, utterly devoid of exaggeration, as if it were only natural: "And this is also to ensure that, in the future, Elder, you can better integrate with a new technology I've developed… called the Temporary Netherworld."
Ian shared with Elder Pude the concept of the Temporary Netherworld and his speculations as to why the Retrospection Sect had come to Harrison Port. This immediately plunged the elder into deep thought.
"I see, so that's your plan," he murmured, nodding slightly.
"You want me to reach the Second Energy Level, to temper my soul even further, so that even after my death, I can enter the Temporary Netherworld in spiritual form."
