The soldier nodded slowly, then offered a small smile. “Young Master Tian Chen, you are too polite. If there were anything you desired, you may take it.” Tian Chen did not hesitate. He took the bone and placed it into his Universe Ring. “Young Master,” the soldier asked—since Tian Chen had only taken the bone and nothing else—“will you not choose anything more?” “This is more than enough,” he answered. His reply was short but clear, with no needless words—his Star‑Eye scan had already convinced him. Not a single gold ingot, crystal gem, or artifact in that vault was more valuable than the small bone. After a brief chat, Tian Chen took his leave. There was no celebration, no farewell feast—everything proceeded as if a soldier were simply returning to his path. Yinlei was already prepared. The black horse with golden eyes waited for him on the palace grounds. Its frame was strong, muscles trembling gently, its thunder‑wing feathers gleaming faintly in the morning light. Without m

Without further warning, Huan Feng charged forward. His body sprinted like a purple lightning bolt tearing through air. He did not draw his weapon. Clearly, this was not out of underestimation, but pride wounded. He had resolved to repay Tian Chen’s insult toward the Valley of Sacred Light disciples with his bare hands. Insult for insult. Both of his hands glowed in dense purple light. That light was more than mere energy—it was a manifestation of bodily power and physical technique. In an instant, he activated a high‑level body art, sharply boosting his speed to dozens of times faster than before. Yet, alas. The opponent before him was Tian Chen. Not only did Tian Chen possess razor‑sharp perception, his Star‑Eye was a heavenly gift that pierced illusions, revealed movements, and glimpsed intention. WHOOSSHH!!! BAANG!!! Huan Feng’s body vanished, and in a fraction of breath, he appeared beside Tian Chen. His fist struck swiftly, driving a fierce wind that bent grass beneath i

Tian Chen did not move. He raised his palm, and from it, a golden square wall appeared. That wall was like a sacred heavenly mirror, shining with a majestic light that rejected every kind of violation. It stood between him and Fang Changhai’s light, becoming an unshakable shield. BOOM!!! A loud explosion erupted. A massive shockwave burst from the point of impact, sweeping across the entire surrounding forest. Huge trees toppled under the force, roots ripped out, and the earth shook violently. The once lush forest had turned into a barren open plain with not a single tree left standing. Fang Changhai’s three companions had already leapt backward to avoid the wave of the blast. Wenli and Dantai Yinyi, who were behind Tian Chen, had also retreated. They stepped back with precise calculation to avoid being dragged into the energy vortex. When the shockwave finally subsided, the two young men still stood firm in their positions. The ground around them was cracked, but they did not mov

Tian Chen continued walking, without stopping, like a shadow of death crossing the boundary between the human world and the beasts. Everywhere he passed, the wild creatures that sensed his presence immediately charged forward, only to fall one after another. Some were sliced in half, their bodies split before they could even scream. Others had their eyes pierced before they could lift their claws. There was no grand technique. No shouted name of a move. Only the black sword with golden dragon patterns, dancing in Tian Chen’s hands, chopping and slashing as if cutting vegetables. Spinal spikes, scale armor, even the iron-like hide of Stoneback Turtles, could not withstand the sharp tip of his weapon. Blood pooled. The metallic scent filled the air. Within half an hour, more than two hundred sixth-grade beasts lay dead. Their corpses spread out like a crimson carpet for a king of slaughter. The ground beneath them changed color, soaking up the hot blood that had yet to congeal. The su

Both of them had concealed their cultivation using a special treasure, only displaying the aura of a third-rank Qi Guardian. Normally, an ordinary disciple should not have been able to see the depth of their cultivation. “Junior, in the future, you should learn how to choose your words,” said Dantai Yinyi. Her face still carried a smile, but her gaze contained a gentle pressure. Tian Chen paused for a moment, then replied seriously, “Senior, did I say something wrong?” “You were not wrong, but when someone hides their cultivation, it means they do not wish others to know. Even if you can see through it, it is enough to keep it to yourself. There is no need to say it out loud.” Wenli stopped Dantai Yinyi with a small hand gesture and a calm voice full of meaning. “Enough. Our priority now is to defeat that turtle. I didn’t expect to immediately run into an eighth-grade beast that has already reached the late stage. That turtle is only a step away from breaking through to the ninth-