"Youth, I did not expect you to know my condition without examining me directly," he said softly but with great authority. Xiao Tian did not reply, only giving a small smile. Ever since he entered the house, he had activated his Sky Eye and thoroughly examined the man's condition without touching a single part of his body. "Senior has not answered my question," Xiao Tian said, his tone flat but filled with emphasis. The man let out a long sigh, then slowly shifted his body to sit more upright. He stared at the ceiling, which had begun to darken as evening approached. "I just wanted Niu Gan and the others to experience the outside world. They had stayed in this place for too long, becoming too comfortable and too isolated. But I truly did send them to search for medicine. Not because I was gravely ill, but because I knew... without repairing my soul, I would forever remain stuck as a first-rank Half God." Xiao Tian stepped forward. His gaze remained unchanged. Calm, yet sharp. "I

"Old beast, battles do not always rely on brute strength. They require intelligence as well. This opportunity is very useful for sharpening my mind—to see whether I can survive when everyone is hunting me down. If I get caught and die, it would simply mean that my brain failed to function." Leihuo Dashi laughed loudly within his mind. "Hahaha, good. If a cultivator fears death, they might as well stay at home and live as an ordinary person. If you want to become stronger, you must dare to challenge death!" As everyone stared at the pillar of light still piercing the sky, the silence was suddenly shattered by a strange tremor from above. The sky, which had merely served as a backdrop for the light, suddenly roared violently. Clouds split apart, and the wind howled as if welcoming the arrival of something extraordinary. Then, without warning, a dimensional rift was forcibly torn open in the sky. The crack seemed like a doorway to another world. From beyond the rift, a colossal form

Xiao Rui furrowed his brows. His eyes narrowed, becoming far sharper. "A Xiao Clan bloodline, yet not from the branch clan. Then where did he come from? How dare he use the Xiao Clan name so casually." "Young Master, that's correct. However, most of us suspected he might be from the Core Clan. I will now present his portrait. Perhaps Young Master recognizes him?" The Elder from the Xiao Clan branch stepped forward. In his hand, he held an ancient scroll protected by a layer of energy. With a smooth yet practiced motion, he unfurled the scroll, revealing the portrait of someone familiar to the readers but completely unknown to the figures standing before it. The figure in the painting was Xiao Tian. Sharp eyes, a firm jawline, and an aura of calm yet threatening strength radiated from the depiction. As the image became clear, Xiao Rui, Xiao Zimo, and Xiao Yue all frowned simultaneously. Even Xiao Fa, who rarely showed any change in expression, revealed a faint hint of surprise in

Xiao Fa looked at Xiao Rui with a serious expression. His voice was heavy yet filled with conviction as he spoke, ensuring every word reached the young man's ears. "Young master, you must enter now. This place can only be accessed by the younger generation under the age of forty. If anyone older than that attempts to enter, their body will be immediately rejected by the Starry Sky Legacy. I hope you can rise to the very top." After saying this, Xiao Fa continued through voice transmission, making sure no one else, including Xiao Zimo and Xiao Yue who stood nearby, could hear. "Young master, if you can leave your name on that golden pillar, and your position is higher than the ancient figures engraved there, you will receive the highest treatment within the Clan. Moreover, if you can place your name higher than His Majesty the Supreme God, Xiao Jian, the Clan’s most precious resources will belong to you." Hearing this, the light in Xiao Rui’s eyes began to change. A burning fire of

Xiao Tian merely observed from a distance. His gaze was calm, but his mind was already swiftly weighing the best course of action to take next. Neo Fan wasted no time. With quick movements, he pulled out a whip made of pure lightning, emitting blue sparks that vibrated the surrounding air. Without any warning, the whip roared forward as Neo Fan charged at his three opponents. Seeing the incoming attack like a raging storm, the three young men dared not be careless. They immediately drew their own weapons, preparing the best defenses they could muster. One of them, who wielded a bow, immediately created distance. He leaped back leaped high speed, knowing that his role in this battle was to attack from range. While his two companions advanced to block Neo Fan, the archer drew three arrows simultaneously from his back. With lightning-fast movements, he pulled back his bow. BUZZ!!! Three arrows were released at once. The air vibrated violently as the arrows shot forward, producing a