The Rich Cultivator-Chapter 359. Farewell

"I’ll take these Abyssal Ores," Tyler said, tapping the chunks of shimmering dark minerals piled beside the Giant. "And if possible, send me more resources from the Abyss. I’ll trade you with valuable materials from Boundless World in return."

Tyler then stored them.

The Giant nodded thoughtfully. "Agreed. I will have my people collect and prepare them. When the spatial tides are calm, we’ll send them your way."

Just like that, a trade agreement was sealed—one that bridged between Abyss and Boundless World.

It’s very simple, they don’t simply always find a spatial tunnel and send materials. Instead they will use a two way teleportation. The only way to activate is using Some Arrays and Formations on the both side. They can only send non-living things.

Tyler turned back to his group, a mix of satisfaction and reluctance on his face. This Abyssal expedition had been exhausting, yet incredibly rewarding.

"Well, it’s about time we left," Adam said as he adjusted the straps on his gear. Dusk and Dawn stepped beside him, prepared for their own departure.

"I really want to visit your worlds someday," Tyler admitted, glancing at the swirling tornado in the sky where the spatial rift hovered.

"Then reach the peak of cultivation," Adam said simply. "Once you’ve climbed high enough, such a journey won’t be impossible. Or try to build Teleportation Device that can send you to another universe."

Tyler nodded, a small smile playing at his lips. "Let’s see."

Dusk stepped forward with an open smile and gave Tyler a firm hug. "I’ll miss you, my friend."

Caught off guard but smiling, Tyler returned the hug. "Me too."

"Since when did they become close?" Dawn muttered, arms crossed as she watched them. She couldn’t help but want to picture the scene. Her fujoshi part is showing up a little.

Before she could walk away, a bubbly voice called out.

"I’ll miss you too, Dawn!"

It was Mathilda—sprinting toward her like a missile of affection. She threw her arms around Dawn, who flinched but sighed, allowing the hug.

Unfortunately for Dawn, Mathilda’s hands had other plans.

Within seconds, they were wandering too far south.

Mathilda’s hands reached Dawn’s Butt.

Grope.

"Aaaan~!"

A loud, involuntary moan burst from Mathilda’s lips—right before she was sent flying with a mighty kick to the face. She spun midair, crashed into a nearby rock, and lay there twitching, a boot print on her cheek and blood streaming from her nose.

Dawn stood tall in her elegant battle attire, one leg still raised in a flawless kicking stance.

Tyler coughed, trying not to laugh. Dusk just smiled awkwardly.

The other girls pretended not to notice Mathilda’s perverted downfall and went around to say their proper goodbyes. Mana waved her hand towards Adam and Dusk and Lily casually winked at Dawn, who just raised an eyebrow in response.

Once the farewells were done, Adam, Dusk, and Dawn prepared for departure. Overhead, the sky had begun to swirl violently as the tornado intensified. At the center of the storm, a small rift shimmered with spatial light—a crack between Abyss and another world.

Dawn took the lead. With a light step, she ascended the air as though walking on invisible platforms. The space itself bent beneath her feet, stabilizing her every step. She held out her arms.

Dusk grabbed her right hand, Adam her left.

In one smooth, effortless leap, she pulled them both up into the air and soared toward the rift. The trio vanished in a flash of spatial energy.

As the portal sealed behind them and the wind died down, silence reclaimed the mountaintop.

"They’re gone," Tyler said softly, eyes still on the sky.

Lily appeared beside him, watching the same spot. "Think we’ll see them again?"

"Definitely," he said. "Atleast that Adam Guy. He will meet my past self in his future."

Behind them, the crew was already prepping for departure.

A Flying Boat is ready for their departure.

Mathilda, still nursing her injuries, limped past them, dabbing her nose with a tissue. "Totally worth it..." she muttered under her breath, remembering the brief moment her hand met glory.

Mana rolled her eyes and handed her a cold compress. "You’ll never learn, will you?"

"Nope," Mathilda replied cheerfully, despite the boot print still imprinted on her face.

As the tornado glowed brighter, Tyler stood at the edge of the Flying Mountain, looking out over the vast, endless Abyss floor one final time.

The Giant stood off in the distance, his immense form watching silently. He raised a massive arm in farewell.

Tyler returned the gesture.

This journey had changed a lot—both for Tyler and for the people around him.

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The Flying Boat glided smoothly through the oppressive layers of the Abyss. Its hull shimmered faintly, covered in a protective formation specifically designed to resist corrosion from the harsh Abyssal environment. Without it, even the sturdiest materials would rot away in days under the toxic mists in the Abyss.

They had been traveling for weeks—no, more than a month—since the battle with Apollo. With the spatial compass in Tyler’s hand pointing the way toward the Boundless World, their path had taken them across several Abyss Floors.

Each layer brought new challenges: rocky plains filled with beasts, shifting gravity zones, acidic fog, and the most dangerous of all—dense clouds of Abyss Mist.

One rule remained constant: never fly too high.

The sky above them, though veiled by layers of thick mist and chaotic energy, was not empty. Strange creatures lived there. Tyler and his crew had spotted shadows writhing above more than once—massive, winged figures that shimmered in and out of vision. Land Beasts were dangerous, yes.

But the creatures that lurked above the mist? Unpredictable. Terrifying. And best avoided at all costs.

Tyler stood at the edge of the deck, a soft breeze brushing past him. In his hand was a delicate cup of Spiritual Tea, a gift from Adam before they parted ways. The taste was rich and slightly sweet, with a strange warmth that lingered in the chest.

Behind him, Lily leaned against the railing, her long shiny hair flowing gently with the wind. She gazed off into the swirling darkness.

"What happened to Astrid?" Tyler finally asked, breaking the silence.

Lily turned her head, blinking slowly. "Still undergoing transformation," she replied. "She’s absorbing and adapting to the energy of this place... foreign to her nature, but not incompatible. When she wakes up, she’ll be something else entirely."

"Something else?"

"Queen of Light and Darkness," Lily said dramatically, though a teasing smile played on her lips. "Sounds cool, right?"

Tyler chuckled softly and nodded. "That’s good to hear."

He took another sip of the tea, savoring the lingering aftertaste.

Then Lily glanced at him sideways, her eyes glinting mischievously. "So," she said, "what did you do with Astrid?"

Tyler nearly choked. He coughed, struggling not to spill the tea. "Cough... what?"

"You heard me."

"Well that was an accident." Tyler said righteously.

Lily exhaled slowly and gazed into the distance. Then, with a little smirk, she said, "So I’m the only one in the crew who hasn’t been touched by you."

Tyler blinked didn’t say anything. Didn’t even mention Silvia and Zuzia.

He turned around to avoid the intensity of Lily’s gaze. But before he could step away, he felt something warm press against his back.

Soft arms gently wrapped around his torso. A body, warm and familiar, leaned into him.

"We’ll do it," Lily whispered near his ear. Her breath sent a chill down his spine. "After we leave the Abyss."

Tyler froze.

His mind short-circuited.

Tyler was just about to say something when Lily suddenly shouted, her voice filled with excitement.

"Ahhh... The Final Passage is here!"

Startled, Tyler turned and looked ahead. A massive spatial crack had appeared in the distance, swirling with radiant light and strange patterns. It pulsed like a living thing, opening the way back to their world—the Boundless World.

He blinked, a sense of relief washing over him. "Finally..."

Before he could process the moment, Mana burst out from the ship, flying up and wrapping her arms around him midair. "We made it!"

Tyler caught her with a laugh just as Mathilda stepped out onto the deck. She didn’t fly—she simply walked right up to him and leaned her body against his side, her eyes wide as she stared at the enormous rift in the sky.

"Yeah... at last," Mathilda breathed. "We’re leaving the Abyss..."

She threw her hands up dramatically. "Bye bye, Abyss Arc!"

Lily groaned, clearly holding back a laugh. "Hey! Don’t casually break the fourth wall like that!"

That got a laugh out of Tyler.

The group stood in silence for a moment, soaking it all in.

"What are we going to do after this?" Mana asked suddenly, still clinging gently to Tyler.

The question cut through the cheerful atmosphere. Everyone turned toward Tyler, waiting.

He glanced around at the girls—and nodded with a calm but firm look.

"We keep going," he said. "We head further north. We sail beyond the known seas. Our journey... to the Edge of the World... continues."

There was a pause, then—

"Hurray!!!" Mana shouted, spinning mid-air with joy.

Without any more hesitation, the flying boat surged forward. The runes engraved along the hull lit up, shimmering with layered magic. Wind howled as the ship accelerated, heading straight into the glowing spatial passage.

A brilliant flash enveloped them as they crossed the threshold—leaving behind the Abyss.

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End Of Volume 5

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