Deep within the Shadow Realm, inside a palace surrounded by dense black mist, a towering figure clad in dark robes sat upon a throne carved from obsidian crystal. His crimson eyes burned like blazing embers, radiating an overwhelming aura that caused the surrounding air to tremble.He was the Dark Sovereign, the entity who stood at the pinnacle of shadow power.A crack suddenly appeared in the air before him, revealing the faint image of Xerath kneeling with a face filled with anger and burns inflicted by Chen Nian's Heavenly Flame.“Forgive me, my Lord... I have failed,” Xerath said, his voice heavy with reluctance and shame.The Dark Sovereign looked at him coldly.“Chen Nian... he is stronger than we expected.”The atmosphere became even more oppressive.Suddenly, the Dark Sovereign rose from his throne, and with a single step, he was already standing directly before Xerath.“It does not matter. If my shadow warriors fail...” His voice was low, yet it echoed throughout the dimensio

The sky above the Zetian Sect was now clear, free from the darkness that had once threatened to swallow everything. The moon shone brightly, as if celebrating the victory that had just been achieved. Amid the battlefield's ruins, Chen Nian stood tall despite the wounds covering his body. The Divine Crown gradually faded away, the Dragon Spear disappeared in a golden radiance, and the Heavenly Flame slowly dimmed, leaving behind a gentle warmth that enveloped his body. Zhu Que walked toward him, her eyes still filled with astonishment. "You really did it... You sealed the Dark Lord." Chen Nian nodded slowly and let out a long breath. "For now, yes." The disciples and elders, who had previously watched in fear, erupted into cheers. They rushed forward, some still unable to believe that such a terrifying threat had finally disappeared. "Chen Nian won!" "We're saved!" "The Dark Lord has been sealed!" The cries of victory echoed throughout the entire sect. Even the Great Elder, who

In a mountain peak shrouded in dark mist, a grand stone hall stood majestically with black pillars covered in ancient carvings. The Black Mountain Sect, a sect renowned for its cruelty, was holding a secret meeting.Inside the hall, several elders sat in a circle around a black stone table that radiated a chilling aura. At the center of them, an old man in a black robe with sharp eyes sat with a serious expression. He was Elder Wei, one of the most cunning and influential leaders of the sect.His gaze swept across everyone around him before he spoke in a heavy voice.“Chen Nian is still a thorn in our side.”The elders exchanged glances.Elder Zhang, a burly man with a scar across his face, frowned. “After all this time, you're still thinking about that brat?”Elder Wei smiled faintly, but his gaze remained cold. “Do you think I would forget him? Chen Nian has ruined many of our plans. Now, he has become even stronger. If we let him continue, sooner or later he will become a threat we

Inside the Black Mountain Sect headquarters, a suffocating silence filled the main hall. The elders and elite disciples lowered their heads, not daring to meet Elder Wei's furious gaze.Bang!Elder Wei slammed the wooden table before him until it cracked. "Chen Nian! That damned brat has made fools of us!"One of the other elders, who was slightly calmer, tried to ease the tension. "Elder Wei, we must think clearly. This defeat does not mean the end. Chen Nian may be cunning, but we still have a chance to take revenge."Elder Wei narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean?""If we cannot capture Chen Nian directly, then we should pressure the Zetian Sect!"The disciples present began whispering among themselves. If they could not find Chen Nian, then making the Zetian Sect suffer was the most logical course of action.Elder Wei smiled coldly. "Good. If Chen Nian refuses to appear, then his sect will pay the price."Inside the World RingChen Nian sat cross-legged inside a meditation chamber

Inside the hall, a middle-aged man wearing a sky-blue robe sat upon the sect throne. He possessed a profound and imposing aura. He was the Patriarch of the Azure Sky Sect.When he saw Elder Mo enter, the Patriarch merely raised an eyebrow slightly."I've already heard the news," he said before Elder Mo had the chance to speak.Elder Mo bowed respectfully. "Fortunately, we didn't make the wrong decision. Had we interfered in this conflict, we might have suffered the same fate as the Black Mountain Sect."The Patriarch nodded slowly. "Exactly. We've been observing Chen Nian and the Zetian Sect from afar, and that young man is no ordinary person. Now, it's time for us to make our next move."Elder Mo looked at the Patriarch attentively. "What should we do, Patriarch?"The Patriarch rose from his seat, his eyes sharp. "We will pay a visit to the Zetian Sect."Elder Mo was slightly surprised, but then smiled faintly. "I'll make the arrangements immediately."At the Zetian Sect Headquarters