“What?” An overwhelming shock struck Liu Bai’s head, as if a grenade had been thrown into his mind and exploded.Boom!That was exactly how it felt when he heard from Liu Bang that the two of them—both experts at the Upper Stage of the Saint Realm—had been defeated by a boy who was likely only in his early twenties.“Are you certain no one helped him?” Liu Bai asked again.“Certain, Patriarch. At first, I underestimated him, which is why I ended up like this, attacking with only half my strength. But at that moment, for some reason, the power in my body seemed to fade, the Qi I had gathered disappeared, so my punch completely missed while his strike landed directly on my chest!” Liu Tai recounted the moment when his Qi had temporarily vanished, allowing Song Que to take advantage. “This child is no ordinary person, Patriarch. I fear he may be the son of one of the upper clans,” he added.Patriarch Bai turned to Liu Bang for an explanation.“My case was different. I attacked with full

At midnight, while the wind blew fiercely, several people were carrying a stretcher. Inside it lay a person, weak and powerless, only hoping that this journey would lead to the promised healing.Although he had regained consciousness from his fainting spell, he still could not move—even a single finger could not be lifted.Liu Hong stared at the white canopy of the stretcher above him. He muttered, “Must my life really be placed in that young man’s hands?” He was sorrowful. The one who had caused his condition was Song Que, and instead of seeking revenge, he now had to come and beg. This left him deeply conflicted. Of course, he wanted to live, but did he truly have to plead pitifully?Before long, their group finally arrived at the gates of the Ling Clan residence. The stretcher was immediately lowered. Liu Bai then said to the guards, “I am Liu Bai, requesting permission to meet Young Master Song.” Since he was visiting as someone seeking treatment, he naturally had to be polite, ev

“Ling Mei. You are such a beautiful woman, and I understand far more than anything else. I can make this matter easier for you, even if it means sacrificing something of my own. However, as long as you promise to accompany me tonight for drinks, I will definitely do my best to help solve your problem!” Qu Yang said while leaning back, staring at the changing expressions on Ling Mei’s face. This was what he enjoyed most—watching a young woman beg and plead with him for leniency over her predicament. How could Ling Mei not understand the meaning behind “drinking”? It would only place her in a vulnerable situation, completely unfavorable to her. Moreover, Dingfeng City was not Klan Ling’s territory. Although Klan Ling was famous in the Imperial Capital and held great prestige as a Gold-ranked Clan, that status meant little before Klan Qu, which was notably more powerful and influential than them both in the capital and other cities. Klan Qu could practically be called the second empe

Receiving the incoming attack in the form of a fist formed in midair, Song Que could not dodge, because the Head Steward stood directly behind him, and Ling Mei was still in his arms. However, if he simply blocked it without doing anything else, that would only make him a fool. He quickly scanned his surroundings and saw many people nearby. He had to remain calm if he wanted to survive. With a swift wave of one hand, a shield rapidly formed—an emergency protective barrier. Boom! Qu Nan’s fist slammed into the shield, and visible cracks immediately spread across it like a shattered spiderweb. At the same time, many nearby people were forced backward by the terrifying shockwave released from Qu Nan’s attack. The power was truly overwhelming. Violent winds howled outward from the impact. Song Que shouted to Ma Teng, “Retreat as far as possible!” As he spoke, he continued reinforcing the cracked formation shield by pouring more soul power into it. Even so, it was not long befo

At midnight, like foam gathering upon the vast sea, all those under fifty years old were now gathered, awaiting the opening of the Sword Tomb.“My father once told me that every time the Sword Tomb opens, it demands many sacrifices. Inside, there are countless precious treasures such as Mystic Beast Crystals and invaluable herbs with immeasurable benefits for the body.” He Mong, the Young Master of the He Clan, said. He was a talented youth; despite not yet reaching thirty years old, he had already attained the middle stage of the Cave Realm.Bin Hun also said, “This is my first time, and it will also be the only time in my life entering the Sword Tomb. I am extremely excited.” He was the Young Master of the Bing Clan.There were many young masters present, clearly forming a group together. Offending one could mean offending all the clans they represented. Within that group were five individuals, all from influential backgrounds within the Wu Empire.At this moment, everyone was stari