Meanwhile, Jhi Chen had arrived at Baicun Valley. He immediately headed to the deepest mountains in the valley. The mountains were quiet and rarely touched by other disciples. The divine energy there was more stable, not fluctuating wildly, and suitable for in-depth understanding. No magnificent formations, no buildings, only a stretch of mountains that silently witnessed the journey of cultivators who chose a different path. During ten years in the Primordial Stone World, Jhi Chen did not cultivate to increase his realm, but focused on understanding the various skills he had learned. With the ancient temple’s help, he gained a new deep understanding. Every time a technique was re-learned, the ancient temple would reflect back its original traces. Not just repetition, but a dismantling of the technique’s deepest structure. Things Jhi Chen had never realized before slowly appeared clearly. He realized that every skill taught by his master, Bao Yang, was far stronger than the skills

“Young Master Qin Ho is indeed extraordinary. He is the pride of our Qin Clan.” The voice sounded full of admiration. Not empty flattery, but an assessment born from long observation of Qin Ho’s growth since childhood. “I heard there is a new disciple said to be more talented than Young Master Qin Ho. His name is Jhi Chen, a disciple of Baicun Valley.” The words made some Elders frown. The name Baicun Valley had long been synonymous with isolation and decline. Hearing that someone from there was said to be more talented clearly felt strange. “Talented? What use is talent without support. He is just lucky to have high talent. Without background and strong support, he remains a slightly valuable piece of trash.” The tone was contemptuous without concealment. For them, the cultivation world was not just about talent, but also resources, connections, and power behind the scenes. The Qin Clan Elders in charge of supervising Qin Ho continued to talk about Jhi Chen. Every sentenc

Jhi Chen left the Primordial Stone World and headed straight to the Phoenix Pavilion. As soon as he arrived in front of the Phoenix Pavilion building, the calm yet profound aura surrounding him immediately attracted the attention of the people around. Many gazes turned to him, some full of curiosity, others filled with caution. The Phoenix Pavilion Manager, Louhuang, quickly came out to greet him in person. His attitude was friendly, his face adorned with a sincere smile without any pretense. “Welcome to the Phoenix Pavilion. Young friend is truly extraordinary. It has only been a short time since we last met, and you have already reached the peak of the Supreme Emperor of the Highest God. The last time we met, you were still at rank Two. Your cultivation speed makes many people jealous.” Louhuang’s tone was calm, but clearly showed his surprise. He really had not expected Jhi Chen’s improvement to be so fast. “Manager Lou praises me too much. This junior is just lucky.” Jhi Che

"Kid, what a shame, that opportunity will never come again." The voice sounded almost simultaneously with the change in pressure in the surrounding space. WHOOSSHH!! One of the elders vanished from his original position and appeared right behind Jhi Chen without any warning whatsoever. A heavy blow struck Jhi Chen's back, which had transformed into a giant form. BAANG!! The impact triggered an air explosion. Jhi Chen's body was thrown hundreds of meters, crashing into the lower atmosphere before finally managing to stabilize himself. A powerful vibration spread from the point of impact. A sweet taste immediately filled his mouth. Fresh blood flowed profusely from his lips, dripping in the air before being torn apart by the lightning surrounding his body. "Damn. Even though my speed has increased, it's still hard to face a Ninth-Rank Demigod." Before his breath could fully stabilize, the other six elders had already moved. They gave no room. No pause. Pressure from six direct

Qin Zhongde from the Law Enforcement Hall stepped forward. Each step was heavy, carrying the distinctive pressure of the Law Enforcement Hall that had long made many disciples choose to remain silent. “Yong Ye, you can rest easy. I will definitely solve this problem,” he said in a cold tone. “Even though my cultivation is only First-Rank Demigod, the Law Enforcement Hall has many treasures to kill Fifth-Rank Demigods.” His gaze turned to Jhi Chen. There was no attempt to hide his disgust. “But I ask for one thing. That trash kid from Baicun Valley must not join me. I refuse to walk with a stinking kid from a barren land.” The atmosphere in the hall immediately turned tense. Some disciples bowed their heads. Others held their breath. The words were not just an insult, but an open provocation. Yong Ye was clearly not pleased. As the Star Lord, his seniority was far above Qin Zhongde. But facing the background of the Law Enforcement Hall, he could only hold back his anger and