Kael Draven nodded as though he fully agreed.“You’re right. I’m not worth a fart—but you are one.”Dante Grace’s expression darkened. He had never imagined that Kael Draven would remain so arrogant with death already looming over him.The fool had no sense of danger whatsoever.Before Dante Grace could respond, Kael Draven spoke again.“Release them. Otherwise, from this moment onward, the Dragon Sect and Ethereal Palace will fight until one of us is destroyed.”A war without end.If such a threat had come from the Third-Level Draven Family, Netherworld Mansion or Royal City, Dante Grace might have felt some apprehension.But Kael Draven?From the very beginning, Dante Grace had never considered him a genuine threat.He had gone to great lengths to lure Kael Draven to Ethereal Palace. Now that his prey had willingly walked into the trap, how could he possibly let him escape?“Kael Draven, if you manage to leave this place alive today, Ethereal Palace will never oppose you again. What

Innate Divine Ability—Dragon Roar!A terrifying draconic aura swept across the battlefield and engulfed everyone present.To their horror, they discovered that their bodies had been frozen in place. Even the flow of time around them had changed.Neither the God-Locking Pearl nor the God-Slaying Mirror could easily immobilise a Half-Saint.An innate divine ability, however, was something entirely different.Dragon Roar’s power far surpassed both treasures.Kael Draven ignored everyone else and focused entirely on Warrick Graves.With his current strength, Dragon Roar could immobilise a Half-Saint for only two seconds and alter the flow of time for three.Yet when true martial artists clashed, a few seconds were more than enough to decide the outcome of a battle.That was especially true for someone like Kael Draven.He refused to waste this precious opportunity.Raising the Blood-Drinking Mad Blade, he brought it down in a single fluid motion.Kael Draven did not unleash the Eighth Bloo

The two Saints’ sudden change in attitude stunned everyone.No one was more shocked than Dante Grace. He had never imagined that the Ethereal Palace would turn against him so ruthlessly.Everything he had done had been for the sake of the sect.And this was his reward?Disheartened, Dante Grace did not dare utter another word. He knew that if he challenged the two ancestors again, they would eliminate him without hesitation.He turned away in silence and walked into the distance, each step heavy with defeat.In less than half an hour, he had lost everything.He had entered as the mighty Palace Master of Ethereal Palace. Now, he was leaving as an outcast. His position was gone, his internal core had been destroyed, and his cultivation had been reduced to nothing.Once Dante Grace disappeared from sight, Walter Grimshaw turned his attention back to Kael Draven.“I will give you one final opportunity,” he said. “Accept execution.”“And I will tell you one final time,” Kael Draven replied.

The one-year pact between Kael Draven and Ethereal Palace sent shock waves throughout the region.What astonished the world even more was that Kael Draven had stormed Ethereal Palace, thrown the entire sect into chaos, and escaped without suffering any serious harm. It was nothing short of a miracle.Meanwhile, Ethereal Palace sealed all information concerning Olivia Dover’s appearance. Apart from those who had witnessed her intervention firsthand, no one knew that she had been involved.When Kael Draven returned safely, the Dragon Sect erupted in celebration.Kiera Thane, however, was furious with him for taking such an enormous risk. She argued with him relentlessly, but Kael Draven did not lose his temper. He understood that her anger came from love and concern. If she did not care about him, why would she trouble herself?In the days that followed, Kael Draven devoted himself entirely to strengthening the Dragon Sect.He had only one year.After suffering such humiliation, Ethereal

The Dark Qilin was no fool. He knew exactly what Fire Qilin was thinking.After cursing him inwardly, Dark Qilin suddenly asked, “Fire Qilin, have you ever heard of the War of the Gods in the Nine Provinces?”The War of the Gods?Kael Draven’s heart skipped a beat. He had heard stories about that ancient conflict, but why would the Dark Qilin mention it now?Fire Qilin gave an indifferent nod.“I have. What of it?”“Good. Then listen carefully.” Dark Qilin’s voice grew solemn. “Help me break this seal, and I will tell you where the remains of the gods who fell during that war are hidden.”A calculating gleam entered his eyes.“Think about it. If members of the Qilin Race obtained the gods’ inheritances, what heights could our race reach?”Kael Draven was stunned.He had never imagined that the Dark Qilin’s secret would concern the remains of the fallen gods.Countless Divine Path Martial Artists had perished during the War of the Gods. Yet no one had ever discovered where their remains