The wills of the Dragon and Phoenix looked at Xiao Tian. “Young friend, we will go with you. We will accompany you in the final moments of our existence. Even though we are merely remnants of will, we can still be of use if you ever face danger from a peak-rank Heavenly Divine King cultivator.” Their voices were calm, yet full of resolve. As if this decision had been made long ago. There was no hesitation, no desire to remain in this place. Only one purpose remained: to follow Xiao Tian, and to witness the world once more before they truly vanished. “Yes, even if it’s only a one-time aid, at the very least, our help could shape your path forward.” “We know you have a powerful bloodline, young friend. But bloodline power can’t fight directly. Even if it could, there would be risks.” “Don’t refuse us. Before we fade completely, at the very least, we want to watch over our child and see the outside world one last time.” Then, they entered Xiao Tian’s divine ring world. But just

Xiao Tian and the group from the Thousand Star Heart Villa had returned to the palace, while the Owner of the Thousand Star Heart Villa did not return with them. He had gone away with the Leader of the Eternal Dragon Shadow Pavilion. The night sky blanketed the palace of the Thousand Star Heart Villa with a gentle glow from thousands of stars hanging in the horizon. The night air felt calm, but everyone in the group knew that this night marked the end of a great event—and the beginning of an even greater change. When Xiao Tian arrived at the Thousand Star Heart Villa, he did not say much to the other members of the group. Upon landing, he immediately asked Bai Ruochen for permission to train in their ancestral temple located above the sky. Xiao Tian wanted to quickly learn two powerful techniques born from the wills of the Dragon and the Phoenix. “Tian, I’ll take you there. My father has already granted you permission to stay at the ancestral temple, so there’s no need to be form

The Divine Sacred Vein Sources began to deplete faster than expected. The two hundred thousand he had released initially seemed sufficient for several days, but in a short time, only a small pile remained. Xiao Tian opened his eyes, raised his hand into his divine ring, and took out a red peach. The fruit wasn’t unfamiliar, yet he didn’t fully recognize it. He sensed that the peach contained something different. Not only divine energy, but also fragments of comprehension—small pieces of a hidden martial path embedded in its flesh. He bit into it without hesitation. Its taste was sweet and dense, and a wave of warmth flowed from his throat through his entire body. Xiao Tian closed his eyes again. The energy from the fruit wasn’t wild; instead, it was calm. But that calmness held a depth that drew his consciousness into a silent vortex. Leihuo Dashi remained active. He purified every drop that entered, merging with the dark-blue dragons, ensuring that all the energy was evenly dist

“Senior, thank you for your offer. But I cannot accept it,” said Xiao Tian calmly, clasping his hands as a gesture of respect. The movement was simple, yet it carried sincere reverence. He knew exactly to whom he was speaking. But his heart had already decided. The Owner of the Thousand Star Heart Villa lifted his chin slightly. His eyes narrowed, not out of anger, but curiosity. “Why?” “Senior, it would be better if those resources were given to the younger generation of the Thousand Star Heart Villa. They need encouragement to grow faster. As for myself… I happened to gain a stroke of fortune in your forbidden area, so that alone is already more than enough.” Xiao Tian’s answer carried no false humility. He simply stated the truth. The two elders exchanged glances. There was no pressure—only a silence that floated between them, as if the universe itself was waiting for the next response. The Leader of the Eternal Dragon Shadow Pavilion looked deeply at Xiao Tian, then sai

“Bastards, so the five of them are from the Xiao Clan—but it seems they belong to a branch family. The reason is clear—their bloodlines are not as pure as Xiao Fa’s,” he said in his heart. His statement wasn’t just a guess. He clearly remembered the subtle differences in the ripples of energy and the pressure formed by bloodlines. After encountering Xiao Fa, Xiao Rui, Xiao Zimo, and Xiao Yue, Xiao Tian could distinguish between the main and branch families of the Xiao Clan. Even though they all possessed the Lightning-Fire Beast bloodline, a fine line separated pure power from the power born of crossbreeding. Those from the main Xiao Clan had purer bloodlines. The man standing at the front raised his hand. His movement wasn’t fast, but the sky instantly rumbled. A wave of pressure flowed from his palm, spreading like lightning slicing through the dimensional layers. In a matter of seconds, hundreds of fire meteors descended from the sky, each carrying heat intense enough to mel