“You acted arbitrarily, Elder Jung. Do you have any evidence? No, you don’t, right? How dare you disturb an outstanding disciple. Besides, this is not your responsibility to manage—or do you actually want to be demoted, so you’re trying to exchange positions with Elder Shen Zhen?”A woman spoke very fluently as she scolded Jung Hi Dan. She hated people who acted recklessly without caring about others’ achievements. This was exactly why the Sect remained stuck at third rank—not because the disciples were poor at cultivating, but because the Elders themselves were incompetent, relying solely on their families to barely maintain their positions.“What nonsense are you talking about, Elder Sao? I was only sparring with him. Didn’t you see for yourself that he wasn’t injured at all!”“Hmph!” Elder Sao Mirai snorted and no longer spoke to Jung Hi Dan. She approached Chen Nian and said, “If you are injured, come with me to see the Patriarch!”“It seems I’m mentally injured, Elder! And look a

Under the bright shining sunlight, four young humans could be seen walking together. They joked around as they headed toward a certain place. They were the winners ranked first through fourth.The four of them had already grown close to one another even though they had not known each other before.The Sacred Pool was the destination they were heading to this time, carrying great hopes of absorbing its power while soaking there.It was said that the spiritual energy within the Sacred Pool was immense. They were extremely delighted by this news and wanted to personally prove how a place filled with spiritual energy could enhance their combat effectiveness.Only Chen Nian had another purpose. He wanted to know why the pool was special; he wanted to take that special quality for himself and not leave it to the Zetian Sect. Slowly, starting from something small, his plan would be carried out.Mountains lined up as if forming a fence that protected the depths of the sealed area. Mist and sm

Chen Nian knew nothing about the arrival of several people who had entered the water. He had sealed his divine consciousness, focusing solely on the absorption process.Suddenly, something came toward him. A creature slithered gracefully with a grin of delight, as if dancing along with the rippling water.The creature glanced at Chen Nian. It did not disturb him, merely passing by to crash into the Ice Sphere. A cracking sound rang in Chen Nian’s ears, forcing him to open his eyes. When his eyes opened, he saw a ferocious beast shaped like a dragon, though much smaller. It looked more like an ordinary snake, yet it stubbornly smashed its head against the Ice Sphere.Chen Nian could not speak underwater, even though he was able to withstand the pressure of the water flow that continuously altered his body. He withdrew from the absorption and observed what was truly causing this Dragon Serpent to be so excited.His strength had already increased earlier by absorbing true energy from the

“It wouldn’t be that easy to kill him, little brother!” Han Nian stared at the Water Dragon and became alert once more. “Follow me!” Han Nian recalled a place where even true energy could not function—where one could only rely on physical strength. With that, he hoped Patriarch Tian Tu would give chase, though it wouldn’t matter even if he didn’t. After all, Han Nian’s current strength was still insufficient to confront a God Emperor. Even with all his skills, without a brilliant strategy it would be impossible.Tian Tu rose to his feet and directed his gaze forward, seeing Han Nian and the Water Dragon departing. He immediately lunged to capture one of them—both, if possible. His arm stretched out like a rubber band.Han Nian and the Water Dragon separated by several meters, both evading Tian Tu’s grasp as it pursued them even after they had traveled five hundred meters. That arm still refused to give up, intent on striking them down.Meanwhile, Han Nian, riding on the Water Dragon’s

Long Hai, or the Water Dragon, stared at the Fire Dragon and the Golden Dragon. They had now met and were facing each other inside the Dragon Pagoda.They were once friends of the same race, despite having different elements. Their naturally fierce dispositions gradually softened when their powers could no longer be fully unleashed.The Dragon Pagoda was the property of the Dragon Race. Somehow, Emperor Hua had been able to control it and capture several dragons to be used as sources of power. Now, the Dragon Pagoda had been passed down. As its heir, one would naturally gain many benefits from it.At this moment, Chen Nian was cultivating among them. The power of Fire, the power of Metal, the power of Ice, and the power of Water had gathered into a single unity within Chen Nian’s body as the four blood essences from three dragons merged together to help Chen Nian break through to the Sacred God realm.Only then would he be able to face formidable enemies. Especially Long De, the Black