Inside the room, Long Bihu appeared calm, though she remained vigilant against any threats that might arise. She knew that their presence in this city had already attracted the attention of many forces."I'm going into the World Ring," Chen Nian said briefly. "I want to process this Dragon Flame Grass. Stay here and get some rest."Long Bihu nodded. "Be careful. If anything suspicious happens, I'll call you immediately."Chen Nian gave a faint smile before sitting cross-legged on the floor. In the next instant, his body vanished as he entered the World Ring, a special space that only he could access.The World Ring was filled with pure spiritual energy, making it the perfect environment for cultivation and alchemy. Chen Nian walked toward an area he had prepared beforehand—a simple yet fully equipped alchemy workshop.He placed the Dragon Flame Grass on the alchemy table. The herb radiated a blazing crimson glow, its leaves flickering like dancing flames. The energy contained within i

Chen Nian nodded gratefully."Your presence alone is more than enough. We'll face all of this together."Of course, Chen Nian knew that a great war awaited them. But this time, he would not walk alone. His four beloved women, Long Bihu, Long Hai, Long Cai, and everyone who had fought alongside him would always stand by his side. Together, they would face whatever lay ahead.After a while, the atmosphere in Chen Nian's residence grew even warmer and more comforting. Although a great threat still loomed over them, these precious moments with his family and loved ones brought Chen Nian a rare sense of peace.Even so, he knew this peace would only be temporary.A greater mission awaited him.Noticing the change in Chen Nian's expression, Zhu Que gently touched her husband's arm."You're still thinking about that battle, aren't you?" she asked softly, as though she understood exactly what was on his mind.Chen Nian nodded, although his heart was filled with countless questions and worries.

Chen Nian felt an immense weight settle upon his shoulders. He looked at the newborn baby, now peacefully resting in Lihua's arms. Although his heart was filled with joy, Sky Flame's warning made him realize that a far greater crisis was lurking ahead.Carefully, Chen Nian searched for an excuse to step away from his four beloved women and their newborn child, who was in danger without any of them realizing it."My love, I need to step out for a while to take care of something," Chen Nian said, looking at Lihua with gentle understanding. "I'll be back soon."Lihua looked at him hesitantly, but eventually nodded. "Be careful, Nian. What's wrong? You look worried.""I just need a little time to think," Chen Nian replied, forcing a reassuring smile. "Everything will be fine."After making sure Lihua and the others were no longer suspicious, Chen Nian walked out of the room. Once he was some distance away, he finally felt a slight sense of relief, though his heart remained heavy with the

"We've finally found you, Chen Nian," one of them said in a cold, oppressive voice. He appeared to be the leader of the group—an elderly man with snow-white hair and a piercing gaze.Zhu Que immediately stepped forward to shield Chen Nian."What do you want? Why has the Ice Mountain Sect come looking for Chen Nian?"The old man smiled faintly, but the chill behind it was bone-deep."We're here to claim something that should never exist in this world."His sharp eyes locked onto Chen Nian."Your child is an anomaly, Chen Nian. The Yin-Yang Physique he possesses has the potential to destroy the balance of this world. The Ice Mountain Sect will never allow that to happen."Chen Nian stepped forward, staring coldly at the elders."My child is none of your concern! He is my flesh and blood. I don't care about your prophecies or your fears. I will protect him, no matter what."The leader of the Ice Mountain Sect looked at Chen Nian with a solemn expression."You're mistaken, Chen Nian. It i

Bai Rui hesitated for a moment before continuing. "We should consider working together with Chen Nian. If he succeeds in training his child to master Yin-Yang energy, we could learn from him instead of fighting against him." Xue Lian fell silent for a moment before speaking softly. "That's a dangerous idea, Bai Rui. But perhaps... it's our only hope." Meanwhile, Yan Feng continued to lead with an iron fist. He began mobilizing the sect's disciples to reinforce the Ice Mountain Sect's position around the Yin-Yang Valley. However, tension among the elders had begun to surface. Some of them were starting to question Yan Feng's decisions, while others remained completely loyal to him. This instability was gradually eroding the strength of the Ice Mountain Sect from within, creating cracks that could ultimately shape its future. On one side, Chen Nian was struggling to save his son. On the other, the Ice Mountain Sect had begun facing an internal conflict that could determine it