Meanwhile, the Matriarch of the Thousand Blossom Sect remained standing in the hall, her gaze deep and contemplative. She then turned her eyes toward Bingyun, who stood respectfully beside her with her head slightly bowed. “Bingyun, I couldn’t sense even the slightest trace of Tian Chen’s cultivation realm. Even the core disciples of the Super Sects still leave behind faint impressions of their strength. But that young man, despite his age, has managed to conceal his cultivation flawlessly. Do you know what realm his power truly lies in?” Bingyun lifted her head, her eyes filled with respect as she spoke. “Mother, when I was with him, I briefly witnessed his abilities. He managed to kill a second-level Qi Initiate cultivator with just a glance. According to what he told me, he is at the sixth level of the Qi Initiate stage.” Bingyun’s words made the room feel noticeably heavier. The Matriarch of the Thousand Blossom Sect took a deep breath, as though calming the surge of shock with

After ensuring there were no more threats nearby, Tian Chen raised his hand and let out a long whistle. Moments later, Yinlei, the black horse with golden eyes, galloped in from the distance, stopping right in front of Tian Chen with the powerful thud of its hooves. Tian Chen lightly leapt onto Yinlei’s back. With a smooth motion, he resumed his journey toward the Azure Sky Sect, leaving behind the forest now soaked with the scent of fresh blood. However, without Tian Chen realizing, hidden deep in the shadows of the trees, two middle-aged women were watching him closely. One of them wore a white robe adorned with floral patterns, her eyes sharp yet graceful. If Tian Chen had noticed her, he would have recognized her as one of the Elders from the Thousand Blossom Sect—one of those who had previously welcomed him. The two women exchanged glances and spoke in hushed tones, only audible to each other. “It seems we don’t need to protect him from the shadows. That boy possesses terri