That afternoon, two unfamiliar figures stood before the eastern gateway of the God Sky Continent. One was an elderly man who appeared to be around sixty years old, his back slightly hunched. Beside him stood a twelve-year-old boy whose calm yet piercing gaze betrayed a maturity beyond his years. The two had just completed a journey that had taken more than six months. Their clothes were plain and covered in the dust of travel. Even so, their footsteps remained steady, as though the exhausting journey had done nothing to shake their resolve. Naturally, their arrival did not escape the notice of those gathered around the city gate. Merchants, travelers, and martial artists waiting in line to enter the Eastern Territory unconsciously turned their attention toward the pair. “An Early Grandmaster?” Someone muttered after sensing the aura radiating from the elderly man. “This old fellow is fairly powerful.” The aura was neither oppressive nor overbearing, but it was remarkably steady

Xiao Chen nodded gently after listening to Manager Gu's lengthy explanation. “I understand.”His expression remained calm, as though he had truly accepted the advice.“Thank you for warning me,” Xiao Chen said sincerely.After all, Manager Gu had no obligation to explain everything to him. The fact that the man was willing to spare his time just to warn him was already an act of kindness.Manager Gu smiled faintly. “As long as the Young Master understands, I can rest easy.”Xiao Chen simply nodded in response before taking his leave. “In that case, I'll excuse myself.”“Please do.”Without saying another word, Xiao Chen turned around and walked back toward his room.Throughout the entire time, Xiao Chen's expression remained composed. However, the more he thought about Manager Gu's explanation, the more convinced he became of the idea that had just formed in his mind.He had absolutely no intention of abandoning his plan.On the contrary.The mountain that everyone considered extremel

The moment Xiao Chen swallowed a few bites of the Fire Phoenix Fruit, he immediately felt a dramatic change within his body.The intense hunger that had nearly caused him to collapse vanished in an instant.In its place, a gentle yet vibrant warmth spread throughout his entire body. The energy flowed endlessly, seeping into every muscle, bone, and tendon, gradually washing away the exhaustion that had accumulated over hours of training.“This ...” Xiao Chen's eyes widened in astonishment.But that was only the beginning.The blisters covering his arms, chest, back, and even his legs began to change. The damaged skin gradually dried before peeling away layer by layer.Beneath the old skin emerged a new layer that looked far healthier and stronger.The entire healing process unfolded at a speed visible to the naked eye.Xiao Chen stood rooted to the spot.He repeatedly examined both of his hands, unable to believe what had just happened.“This ... is truly incredible.” Xiao Chen slowly

The group continued discussing the outcast from the Ye Family.“If the rumors I heard are true, he was expelled because he practiced a forbidden technique.”“A forbidden technique?”“That’s right. It’s called the Death Palm Strike.”The moment the name of the technique was mentioned, several people immediately showed expressions of disgust.“Isn’t that an incredibly cruel technique?”“It is,” one of the men replied with a nod as he took a sip of his wine.“I’ve heard that anyone who wishes to cultivate the Death Palm Strike must soak both hands every day in poison extracted from various venomous creatures. Not only that, but the blood of those poisonous beasts is also used to temper the palms.”“The more poison the user absorbs, the more terrifying the power of the technique becomes,” another person added.“I even heard that once the palm strikes an opponent, the poison instantly spreads throughout the victim’s body. Even if they don’t die immediately, they won’t live much longer.”“W

Qin Mu slowly clenched his right fist. Pure energy once again began swirling around his arm, this time far more intensely than before.It was obvious that his next strike was meant to end Xiao Chen's life.The surrounding onlookers could only watch with tense expressions. Not a single person dared step forward to stop Qin Mu.After all, his status as the son of Qin Lang, the leader of the Blood Wolf Gang, was more than enough to make most people choose to turn a blind eye.Xiao Chen struggled to support his battered body. His breathing was ragged, while blood continued to drip from the corner of his mouth.Even so, his eyes remained filled with unwavering determination. He showed not the slightest intention of begging for mercy.Qin Mu let out a cold snort. “You still want to fight? Then die!”Qin Mu stomped the ground, and his body shot forward at tremendous speed. His fist, shrouded in pure energy, carried such overwhelming pressure that dust was sent flying along the street.Howeve