A dreadful feeling haunted Ho Chen’s mind. Fang Yun’s disappearance struck him hard. After all, Fang Yun was his only friend in this world. Although he had once caused him great suffering, that was in the past. Now, they were like true brothers—inseparable.Ho Chen kept running, searching for any sign of Fang Yun. As long as the sun had not yet set in the western sky, he would not stop his search. From time to time, he shouted Fang Yun’s name at the top of his lungs.He was aware that doing so might attract danger, but Ho Chen didn’t care. Fang Yun’s safety was his top priority.It wasn't until the sun had completely vanished from the sky that Ho Chen finally stopped. He trudged through the night’s darkness along the cliff, heading toward the hidden door that led to the summit.Regret clouded Ho Chen’s mind. He and Fang Yun should never have separated in a place still unfamiliar to them both.When he reached the hidden door, Ho Chen stopped and sat down against the cliff wall. He hugg

However, one question lingered in his mind—if the Demon race intended to conquer Earth and turn it into the center for mustering their forces, how exactly would they go about it?Li Shimin smiled after sensing what was in Ho Chen’s mind. He then explained to the young man that the Demon King had already sent his subordinates to Earth to manipulate the minds of warriors and black sects.Just like the Gods who could not directly interfere in Earthly affairs, the Demons were also unable to do so. That was why the Demon King took advantage of the black sects to realize his ambition.“There’s more, Ho Chen... Once the Demons succeed in conquering Earth, the Demon King’s power will be fully restored—only after he retrieves the sword that was cast down to Earth. Besides eliminating the black sects, you must also find the Demon King’s Sword before they do,” concluded Li Shimin.Ho Chen nodded. He fully understood every explanation Li Shimin had given. Even though the task was tremendously hea

In the blink of an eye, the horse-drawn carriage had already entered the magnificent palace. Queen Qiang Hui invited Ho Chen to step down from the carriage and walk into the palace.Ho Chen could only stand in awe as he took in the grandeur of the palace he had just entered. Never in his life had he seen such splendor with his own eyes—only through the stories told by others.The guards on duty bowed their heads the moment the ruler of the kingdom walked past them. But one question lingered in their minds—why was their leader walking with a young man in ragged clothes? Who was he, and what made him so special that Queen Qiang Hui did not feel ashamed to walk beside him?Once they reached a room, Queen Qiang Hui invited Ho Chen to step inside. A vast and beautiful room lay before them, adorned with countless jewels and golden decorations.“Sit down,” said Queen Qiang Hui.Ho Chen nodded. He chose the simplest chair in the room and sat on it.“Why did you choose that chair?” Queen Qiang

Humming softly and occasionally whistling a cheerful tune, Ho Chen soaked in a tub filled with fragrant water and colorful flower petals. Now he knew, and could feel for himself, how a nobleman bathed.Whether it was the water itself or the colorful flowers, Ho Chen felt his fatigue completely melt away.Once he felt he'd spent enough time soaking, Ho Chen stepped out of the bath, wrapping only a cloth around his lower body.At that exact moment, Yue Qi entered the room without knocking. In her hands, she carried an extravagant set of clothes."Pervert!" she screamed and quickly turned her head away. Her fair face flushed a deep red. Never in her life had she seen a nearly naked man with her own eyes.Ho Chen was equally shocked. But what truly upset him was being called a pervert by the daughter of Queen Qiang Hui. That was a word he despised."Did you just call me a pervert? Who walks into someone’s room without knocking? Where are your manners?" Ho Chen fired back without pause.Yu

A question lingered in Li Shimin’s mind: how could Ho Chen already harness the energy within his body? He should’ve continued his meditation atop Mount Umpak Watu first in order to control the energy, which was still wild inside him.“Come with me now, Ho Chen,” said Li Shimin.“Where are we going, Grandpa?”“No need to ask so many questions. I’m quite upset right now because you destroyed the door to the secret cave. For years I channeled my power into that stone door to strengthen it, and you shattered it just like that,” Li Shimin grumbled.Ho Chen chuckled softly. He hadn’t thought his actions would anger the old man so much.Li Shimin walked quickly toward Fang Yun’s training ground. Ho Chen followed behind him.Upon arriving at Fang Yun’s training area, the old man called out, “Fang Yun, come here quickly!”Hearing Li Shimin’s voice, Fang Yun stopped his training, surprised to see Ho Chen standing beside their teacher. The son of a duke ran over to them.Ho Chen chuckled upon no