In the imperial palace hall, General Hong stood upright before Princess Jena. His face was pale, and cold sweat trickled down his temples.Even so, General Hong did his best to maintain a firm and confident demeanor.“Your Highness, among the women you desire, there is one person whom I cannot touch,” General Hong said, his voice trembling slightly.Princess Jena, seated elegantly upon her chair, looked at him with disbelief.“How is it possible that someone like you is incapable, General? Or is your title nothing more than empty words?” Jena's eyes widened as she stared sharply at him, causing the pressure on General Hong to intensify.“I am only a low-ranking general, and my cultivation is merely at the Late Stage True God Realm,” General Hong replied, attempting to explain his position. However, his words only made Princess Jena even angrier.“That is nothing but an excuse. Not only are you incapable, but you are also lying,” Princess Jena retorted mockingly.General Hong's complex

“They truly are extraordinary! By winning this match, the Zetian Sect has successfully secured a place among the top three. Their dominance from the very beginning threw their opponents into complete disarray—a golden opportunity they did not waste,” the Bald Commentator exclaimed enthusiastically.“Congratulations to the Zetian Sect!”Le Hong offered his congratulations, feeling deeply satisfied as he looked at these fierce cultivators. Time and time again, they had surprised everyone in the arena. What once seemed like a calm and unremarkable group had now revealed an unstoppable ferocity.The audience was completely captivated by their performance. Thunderous applause shattered the silence, expressing their admiration and respect. Many stood to their feet, honoring the remarkable achievement that had just unfolded before their eyes.Yet behind the cheers of victory, quite a few people felt bitterness and disappointment. Some had placed all their hopes—and wagers—on the Virtue Sect

Clang!The clash of swords shattered the silence, sending sparks flying like bolts of lightning that blurred the battlefield. Every attack was savage and lethal. Although killing was forbidden within the arena, battles of this caliber often ended in unexpected deaths. Each fighter fought with everything they had, clinging to the hope of becoming champion in the decisive round.At the center of the boiling battlefield, Lihua stood with her frost-covered sword in hand, creating a world of ice around her. A bone-piercing chill spread through the arena, reaching even the spectators protected by powerful formations. As the inheritor of the Ice Goddess, Lihua possessed unique authority within her frozen domain.At that moment, both the Sky Dragon Sect and the Domenic Sect, who had temporarily joined forces against the Zetian Sect, were shocked by the overwhelming cold radiating from Lihua. The veil covering her face fluttered in the icy wind, briefly revealing a glimpse of her breathtaking

"Unbelievable! That young man has been hiding his strength far too well. Look at that—I couldn't even see him move. Suddenly, several members of the Domenic Sect were sent flying!" Baldy exclaimed in shock.Adrian's unexpected display of power instantly made the atmosphere in the arena even more tense. Everyone, whether inside the battlefield or watching from the stands, felt their hearts pound faster.In the blink of an eye, all ten members of the Domenic Sect had been smashed into the ground by Adrian's overwhelming strength.Now, Adrian calmly advanced toward the disciples of the Sky Dragon Sect, who were watching from a distance.Crackling lightning gathered around him, condensing into the form of a colossal dragon.The sight stunned everyone present.Even the dragons normally created by the Sky Dragon Sect's formations seemed insignificant compared to the massive Lightning Dragon Adrian had summoned.As the inheritor of the Dragon Bloodline, Adrian possessed the ability to manife

Ko Nang looked at Grand Elder Ko Ung with a sharp gaze, seeking confirmation from his uncle, a highly respected figure within the Sky Dragon Sect. “Uncle, are we really not going to do anything?” he asked, unable to hide his frustration. Ko Ung glanced at him before revealing a cold smile. “We'll act once he's far away from the Imperial Palace. Be patient. He has humiliated the Sky Dragon Sect, and I won't let him get away with it,” he said in a firm voice filled with anger. Ko Nang gritted his teeth. “I hate him too. If that man isn't taught a lesson, this resentment will become a heart demon,” he said while clenching his fists tightly. Ko Ung nodded. “Let's make our preparations as well.” --- Meanwhile, the members of the Domenic Sect had gathered inside a large, tightly sealed inn. Their expressions were grim. Some were still pale and suffering from severe injuries. Hatred and anger filled the room. “All of us were seriously injured because of Chen Nian. We must take re