### Chapter 307: Different Paths
Once upon a time, Yuliya thought her understanding of the Golden Law was merely about spatial utilization. But Hobert? Oh, he was the master of space itself!
Utilization? That’s just playing by the rules! But in the realm of dominance, you write the rules.
In this department, Hobert’s inheritance was rather limited—he could only connect two points.
Anything—yes, anything—could zip from one point to another in a flash.
It’s kind of like a teleportation array, but way faster and more direct!
Talk about a powerful ability! You could ignore distance for precise attacks or dodge a ton of damage like it was a game of dodgeball.
Attack when you want, defend whenever—it’s hard to find a flaw with those skills!
Unless, of course, your opponent was powerful enough to crush space itself. No biggie!
Now, Yuliya’s inheritance was way above Hobert’s—she could manipulate space with much more flexibility.
But alas, her powers were currently limited, and she couldn’t keep up the Golden Law for long periods.
Learning the concepts and maneuvers was more about setting the stage for future fun than anything else.
Of course, it could also serve as a surprising trump card in the meantime.
But, oh boy, what did she have to pay to learn all this?
It felt like ages since anyone gave Yuliya a good thrashing.
Hobert really lived up to being the Royal Guard Captain; he was a royal through and through, even stronger than Aslan!
And Yuliya’s go-to spatial law was practically useless before him. To be precise, he wasn’t even bullying her based on a higher understanding of spatial law—he was going easy on her!
As for those Golden Eyes?
Facing a strong opponent? Even if you spot flaws and have a peek into the future, it’s still no help!
Finally, the timer rang at the Heroic Spirit Tower, and Yuliya was forcibly ejected.
In the end, she didn’t get past the first level, and it left her feeling a bit deflated.
From the moment she got booted out, a thought popped into her head.
Did she ever beat him back in the Golden Kingdom?
No? Or was it a mixed bag of wins and losses?
Anyway, Hobert taught her a lot! Not just fighting, but military tactics and strategies.
He’s a real genius!
Edward watched Yuliya materialize outside the tower and asked with concern, “Didn’t make it through?”
“Yeah. I ran into a really strong opponent and no amount of effort could take them down.”
“What kind of opponent?”
“From the Golden Kingdom—a top-tier legend.”
“The Golden Kingdom? That’s definitely formidable.”
Yuliya blinked, “You’ve heard of the Golden Kingdom?”
“During my travels, I may have heard something about it. It’s known as ‘the Human Kingdom that stands shoulder to shoulder with the Divine Beings.’”
Yuliya’s eyes lit up.
So there was buzz about the Golden Kingdom in other places too!
———-
The journey through the Yimor Empire ended swiftly, smooth as butter.
This country was as steady as the earth itself.
The biggest takeaway from their trip in the Yimor Empire was a boost in Yuliya’s understanding of the Golden Law.
This improvement was crucial for Yuliya right now.
Why? Because… she was now invincible while running away.
Seriously, no one could chase her down.
If she ran into the Nightmare God from the Ruinous Country now, she could pretty much kite him to his demise.
Even the initial wide-area teleportation? Now, she could dodge it if she wanted!
After leaving the Yimor Empire, they traversed the Great Forest and finally returned to the Jade Emperor Kingdom.
If you count the ruins of the Icewave Empire, they could say they visited five kingdoms in total.
In 25 days! That’s better than the planned month!
Upon returning, Yuliya couldn’t just take off like a bat outta hell.
She still had to set up the Teleportation Array in the Emerald City Royal Palace.
Promises made must be kept, after all.
Suddenly, Yuliya felt like she was asking for trouble…
Otherwise, she could’ve just found a chance to slip away to Golden City, where she could blissfully fish for coins all day!
Next time she returned, she’d be in for a beating…
Sigh.
In the end, Yuliya dutifully returned to the Emerald City, reported her tasks, and set up the Teleportation Array.
Empress Elia highly praised Princess Yuliya’s work this time.
She said, “Even though you created some minor shenanigans and stirred up a little trouble, you’ve shown much more restraint compared to before. This is a small step for you, but a giant leap for the Jade Emperor Kingdom!”
At the same time, the Empress hoped the princess would continue to push herself and achieve even greater heights!
So after such a long play spree, it was time to chill in the palace for a bit and collect her thoughts.
Yuliya instantly deflated like a sad balloon.
Boo hoo…
Edward just chuckled quietly from the side.
As expected, even little mischievous fairies can’t run wild forever; someone eventually has to keep them in check.
The next few days were filled with Yuliya’s relentless pestering of Elia.
Three days later, Elia finally caved and agreed to let Yuliya go out solo, but she had to return at least once a week.
Naturally, Yuliya promised enthusiastically, then strutted out like she owned the place.
This time it wasn’t sneaky, it was all about being straightforward—with the Emperor’s blessing!
What a clever little fairy she was!
Watching her leave, Edward puzzled Elia with, “You just let her go like that?”
Elia shook her head, sighing, “She can’t be confined. She has her own goals, her own path. I can only do my best to keep her from flying too far away.”
“True that. I have a feeling about similar things.”
“So, it seems I’ll have to bother your royal uncle.”
“She’s my student, so of course, I need to keep an eye on her. Not a bother at all. I’ve almost wrapped up my own business here, and the empire is stabilized now, so it’s my time to take my leave.”
Edward chuckled, “I guess I’m a bit like that girl too; I don’t enjoy staying here that much.”
“…”
Elia fell silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed lightly, shaking her head, “I see. Your personality matches! Well, I do hope you remember to visit once in a while.”
“Absolutely. See you later.”
Edward waved without looking back, striding away.
As Elia watched the two retreating figures, her smile faded slowly, drifting into a mix of joy and sorrow.
If she wasn’t an Empress, would she also step out like that?
But pondering that was pointless now.
She was the Empress of the Jade Emperor Kingdom, carrying the weight of the nation’s future.
This was the path she chose, the opportunity she strived for through countless trials, the position she dreamed about day and night.
It was both her journey and her home.
Elia shook her head, brushing away those nonsensical thoughts, and turned towards the main hall.
This was where her true battle lay.
