“How is the situation?” Elder Wang asked Ko Jo. He was unable to see through the confinement formation.“It’s still uncertain, Elder! This confinement formation is completely sealed and cannot be penetrated unless its core is destroyed. But we don’t know where they placed the formation core!” Ko Jo explained. He was also waiting to see whether the young man could create another breakthrough. If he could, then this person was worthy of further attention and cultivation within the Empire.Meanwhile, inside the dome of the confinement formation, Song Que was still speaking with Patriarch Bao Chengdu under the watchful eyes of everyone, who no longer dared to interfere with the Patriarch’s decision. Whatever it was, they would accept it—even if it was bitter.“I never wanted to be bound to any organization or clan! Especially under someone like you.” Song Que had never once thought about becoming someone else’s subordinate. He wanted to shape the world according to his own will. Though it

Song Que paid his respects to his new master just as any disciple would upon meeting their teacher for the first time…“My name is Raken. Just call me Master Raken,” the old man finally introduced himself to Song Que.“Understood, Master!” Song Que replied again as he rose from his bow.“In the future, do not kneel so easily before others. Maintain your dignity as a man!” Raken gave a message that carried deep meaning for Song Que. This was also his first lesson as a teacher.Raken stared deeply at Song Que and muttered inwardly, “I have found the descendant of my lord, and I will guide him as promised. One day, I will be able to follow you after finding the owner of the Solar Physique and the Qilin Scale Sword you left behind… But he is filled with dark energy. It seems the oath of that Sovereign you once killed has come true. It wants to take over his body—but as long as I am here, that will never happen. I am fortunate to have found him first…”“Why is Master looking at me so deepl

Feeling that touch made Gong Hye’s cheeks heat up, turning red like a ripe tomato. She could only lower her head to hide the blush. Even though her relationship with Song Que had gone beyond that of mere fiancés, she was still not used to showing affection in public.“So embarrassing… people are watching!”Gong Hye said as she looked into Song Que’s clear eyes. Meanwhile, Song Que smiled and asked a question.“Are there many people in this sect who like you?”Song Que was simply a little curious. It was only natural that others would like her, and he couldn’t overthink it—Gong Hye was beautiful, after all.“Huh… talking about that makes me annoyed. There are so many people chasing after me, but how could I possibly accept them when you’re already in my heart!”Gong Hye smiled sweetly as she spoke. She wasn’t flirting—those were sincere words from her heart.“They’re very annoying, always coming to bother me every day. One of them is the son of an Elder. What do you think? Should I lea

Suddenly, Song Que appeared behind the figure who had been drawing the bow from afar. When his divine sense was active, where could anyone possibly hide? No one could conceal themselves within a certain radius.Now, a blade was pressed against the man’s neck—a simple white sword he had bought earlier at the Treasure Pavilion.“Tell me clearly—who sent you here to die!?”Song Que applied pressure, and a thin line of blood appeared on the man’s neck. Song Que could hear his heartbeat, wildly irregular.“Y-Young Master Su Lai!”The man clearly did not dare risk his life for the sake of a name. He spoke, hoping to be spared after seeing how young and seemingly innocent Song Que looked. He had no idea that Song Que’s hands were already stained with the blood of thousands, and that a ruthless nature had long formed within him when facing enemies.“Thank you for your answer. Now go!” Song Que smiled coldly.His words were like rain in a dry season—refreshing and soothing. The man felt relief

Behind the blanket covering her body, Zhou Ruyu kept trying to summon her weapon. Even though she knew the person in front of her was the one who had saved her—and she had even promised to give her life to him—there was still a reluctance in her heart that made her stay on guard, just in case Song Que would forcibly take her purity.However, after a long time of trying and growing exhausted, she closed her eyes again, hoping time would pass quickly. She didn’t know how long she had been in that state. She also couldn’t change her clothes, and her body was beginning to feel a strange heat coming from somewhere unknown.Song Que realized that the girl had regained consciousness. He smiled slightly, then turned his face toward Zhou Ruyu and asked,“Are you hungry?”This simple question made Zhou Ruyu feel as if she had been splashed with cold water—refreshed and awakened. She nodded and immediately moved closer.She removed the blanket covering her body, forgetting that her clothes were