Chen Nian felt an overwhelming surge of energy the moment his fingers touched the Star Spirit Core. The glowing blue crystal pulsed as though it possessed a consciousness of its own, radiating a golden light that enveloped his entire body.Wuuum!Chen Nian's body trembled violently. The violet flames surrounding him merged with the star energy from the Star Spirit Core, creating a terrifying vortex of energy inside the cave. Stones began to float into the air, the walls shook violently, and the ground beneath his feet cracked with thunderous rumbles.In the distance, the remaining scouts could only watch in horror."What's happening?! This energy... I can feel it even from here!" cried one disciple of the Sky Eagle Sect."We have to leave! If we stay here, we'll be caught in that explosion of energy!"Several of them immediately fled without looking back.Meanwhile, Chen Nian could feel the changes taking place within his body. The energy of the Star Spirit Core poured through his mer

Above the Sky Eagle Sect, the heavens rumbled. Clouds swirled wildly, dragged by the overwhelming energy filling the air. At the center of it all, a man with long black hair stood in the sky, his robe fluttering in the currents of spiritual energy. Chen Nian. With star-filled eyes and an oppressive aura, he looked down at the sect standing majestically among the barren mountains. His voice echoed with immense power and authority. "Yan Hu! Come out!" His voice shook the entire sect. The disciples training in the courtyard immediately collapsed, their chests tightening under the overwhelming pressure. The elders of the Sky Eagle Sect quickly gathered in the main hall. One of them, an old man in a black robe with a long beard, frowned. "Chen Nian? How could he come here alone and act as though this sect belongs to him?" Another elder added, "How dare he challenge our sect on our own territory?" However, only one person remained seated calmly on his throne, Yan Hu, the Patriarch o

Bai Liang, a young man with a sturdy build and short white hair, swung his sword with razor-sharp precision. His attacks were swift and filled with overwhelming power, like a raging storm ready to crush his opponent.Meanwhile, Yan Rou, a young woman with long hair and sharp eyes, moved with remarkable agility. She deftly evaded Bai Liang's attacks, using her speed to counter with elegant yet deadly spear techniques.Chen Nian watched them with his arms folded across his chest. He said nothing, simply observing every movement and every decision made by his two disciples.Bai Liang leaped backward and gripped his sword with both hands."I won't lose, Yan Rou!" he shouted.Yan Rou smiled faintly."Then come and try!"Whoosh!Bai Liang charged forward at full speed, swinging his sword with a technique packed with destructive force. Yet Yan Rou showed no fear. She gracefully spun her body, deflected the attack, and immediately launched a counterattack that forced Bai Liang to leap backwar

The man from the Black Eagle Sect spoke softly,"In that case, we'll proceed according to the original plan. This competition isn't only about strength, but also about who possesses greater wisdom."Bai Zheng looked at everyone present before smiling faintly."Let's see whether Chen Nian is truly as powerful as people claim... or merely an overconfident young man."Chen Nian and his two disciples walked leisurely through the streets."Liang, don't you want to return to the Bai Clan?""The Bai Clan I once knew is gone. The Bai Clan that exists now has nothing to do with me anymore. Especially after they cast me out." His expression was filled with anger.Chen Nian glanced at Bai Liang."So, in your opinion, branch family members have no place in the Bai Clan?"Bai Liang clenched his fists, his voice filled with bitterness."It's not that we have no place. From the very beginning, we were treated as nothing more than tools. If we were useful, they kept us. If not, they threw us away wit

The Dragon Phoenix Arena was packed with thousands of cultivators from various sects and clans. Every corner buzzed with discussions, predictions, and excitement from both the participants and spectators who had come from every corner of the cultivation world.Amid the lively atmosphere, a white-haired elder dressed in golden robes stood atop the main platform. With a thunderous voice, he announced the rules of the competition."Listen carefully! This Dragon Phoenix Competition is attended by 1,000 sects and 200 clans! Each sect and clan is only allowed to send their two best representatives to compete. There will be no exceptions!"The atmosphere grew even quieter. Many already knew the rules, but hearing them directly from the organizers made them feel even more strict and solemn.The elder continued, "This competition will take place in three main stages. Each stage will test not only individual strength, but also intelligence, strategy, and teamwork. Here are the rules and scoring