After staring at Xiao Tian for a while, a faint smile finally formed. "Friend, I didn’t expect someone as strong as you to exist among the younger generation of the Starry Sky Realm. If you don’t mind, could you introduce yourself?" Xiao Yie asked warmly, though his eyes remained sharp—like someone accustomed to seeing through intentions with a single gaze. Xiao Tian answered briefly, without pleasantries, but his voice carried a weight that couldn’t be ignored. “My name is Wang Tian.” The words were like a single drop of water on a still surface. Everyone around them—especially the humiliated members of the Xiao Clan—fell silent, confused. They wracked their memories, searching through every known clan in the Starry Sky Realm, but not one of them had ever heard of a prominent Wang Clan, let alone one that produced such a powerful youth. However, Xiao Yie didn’t care about lineage or vague backgrounds. For him, real power witnessed with his own eyes outweighed any uncertai

Not long after, people from various powers began descending from their warships. Their movements were orderly, without noise or commotion. Even though they had only reached the outer territory, not a single one dared to enter using their warships or by flying down. All of them walked on foot, honoring an unwritten rule far more powerful than any written law. It didn’t matter where they came from—be it great sects, ruling clans, or individuals whose names shook the galaxy—they all entered on foot. This clearly showed how absolute the dominance of the Xiao Clan was. Even the mightiest forces dared not break their rules, not even by an inch. Xiao Tian remained where he stood. But inside his chest, his blood was boiling. Not from fear—but from a hunger for challenge. The thirst for battle erupted inside him. His eyes swept over the warships now hovering quietly in the sky, and a flicker of fiery resolve burned within them. He felt lucky to have come here. If not, he would’ve regretted

"Those of you participating in the competition, please enter through that gate. At the end of the gate lies the Xiao Clan’s martial arena. That is also where the final competition will be held. So you must make it through the forest to reach the arena. Only one hundred participants will be accepted." A wave of commotion instantly spread among the participants. Their expressions showed shock, but no one made a sound. Only the sound of tense breathing and pressured gazes revealed their reactions. And understandably so—there were no fewer than twenty million candidates, but only one hundred would be allowed to enter the actual tournament. The tension thickened. Some began glancing around, evaluating the strength of their competitors. Others tried to read facial expressions, while a few reflexively reached for their weapons. Yet, not a single person dared to protest. The Xiao Clan’s name was too big, too fearsome. The words spoken by the mysterious voice were absolute. Undeniable. Th

The death of just one man froze the rest of the group. The remaining nine broke into a cold sweat. Their breaths caught in their throats. Yet their egos refused to accept that someone from the Starry Sky Realm could pose a real threat. BOOM!!! The nine of them moved back simultaneously, forming a triangular formation. Their auras were released without restraint. In an instant, their power surged. All of them were at the eighth level of the Half-Deity Realm, and within seconds, they boosted their realms by six levels, reaching the fourteenth level of the Half-Deity Realm. Light of power enveloped their bodies, creating an immense field of pressure. The ground cracked beneath their feet. The sky seemed to grow heavier above their heads. Yet fear still lingered in their eyes. “You bastard! We’ll kill you!” But before they could even form a hand seal— WHOOSSHH!!! Xiao Tian’s figure vanished from his spot. BAANG BAANG BAANG BAANG BAANG BAANG!!! A silent explosion erupted. This tim

Xiao Tian stopped flying, then turned around. BUZZ!!! A wave of pressure spread from his body. No techniques. No formations were summoned. Yet the pressure felt like it struck directly at the heart of everyone watching. In an instant, the airspace around them seemed locked in place. Time felt slower, as if the next second would be the end of everything in motion. His gaze didn’t change, but the world around him bent to the unspoken killing intent he released. BAANG BAANG BAANG BAANG BAANG!!! He didn’t lift a finger. Just through his oppressive aura alone, the five men exploded into blood mist. Their flesh and bones were shattered in a single second. There was no time to scream. No chance to regret. They died without even realizing what had killed them. Their bodies turned into a spray of red liquid, carried by the wind and merging with the lingering scent of blood from the previous ten. After killing the five, Xiao Tian released his full aura—eighth rank of the Half-Deity Realm.