Song Que trudged toward the Sky Gate Sect after being away for a long time. Curiosity and worry filled his mind, especially regarding the fate of his master, who had not sent any news for a very long time. He had tried many times to contact his master, but no reply ever came, making him increasingly uneasy. As he drew closer to the sect, Song Que looked into the distance and saw black smoke rising from several locations within the Sky Gate Sect. Instantly, a sense of dread crept into his heart. He immediately accelerated through the air at high speed, hoping to find out what had happened. Beside him, Zhou Ruyu and Gong Hye accompanied him, equally anxious about the condition of the sect they had left behind. Their concern only grew when the columns of smoke became clearer before their eyes. The three of them increased their speed and flew with all their strength, hoping to reach the Sky Gate Sect as quickly as possible and help resolve whatever disaster had struck. Yet they could n

Wu Nayan's power had now risen dramatically, astonishing everyone around him. Raken, a Saint-level warrior, was being overwhelmed by Wu Nayan's relentless and deadly attacks. Every swing of Wu Nayan's sword, combined with his movement techniques, targeted his opponent's vital points as though he intended to end their lives in an instant.Clang!Their swords collided, sending sparks flying in all directions. The tremendous force generated by the clash pushed both fighters backward. Amid the tense and heated battlefield, Raken searched for an opening to launch a counterattack.Suddenly, Sanjung intercepted him with a series of reckless assaults. Although Raken managed to evade Sanjung's water whips and even launched a counterattack of his own, it turned out to be a trap. Wu Nayan seized the opportunity to identify a gap in Raken's defenses. They needed only a single second to strike.Bam!Raken's body was violently blasted backward. He crashed to the ground, completely unable to control

Explosions continued to erupt across the battlefield, the remnants of powerful energy waves crashing into the earth and sky. Dust and smoke billowed upward, covering the heavens and obscuring everyone's vision.Song Que fell heavily to the ground. Fresh blood trickled from his right temple. He stared at his trembling hand, unable to comprehend how Wu Nayan's fist could be so powerful and sharp, almost like a sword. His breathing became ragged as he struggled against the pain spreading throughout his body.With great effort, he rose to his feet and narrowly avoided another attack from Wu Nayan, whose movements were astonishingly fast.Song Que unleashed the Sword Eyes technique that he had relied on countless times throughout this battle. However, it was obvious that the technique was no longer as effective as before. Wu Nayan seemed to have learned how to anticipate his attacks.The two fought fiercely, their energies colliding and producing one explosion after another. Song Que gritt

Song Que stared in astonishment at the Salamander coiled around his wrist, which had suddenly grown to the size of a large dog. "Laozi, is this because of the Fire Pearl?" he muttered in disbelief.Meanwhile, the Blue-Headed Salamander launched a ferocious assault against Wu Nayan. The blue flames it spewed were terrifyingly powerful—anything struck by them would be reduced to ashes instantly.Whoosh! Boom!The blue fire crashed into the surroundings, turning nearby rocks into dust. Wu Nayan shuddered at the sight of its destructive power. In an instant, he spun around while the Fire Dragon Sword in his hand began trembling violently.His energy continued to rise. Wu Nayan then unleashed a counterattack with the Fire Dragon Sword, which radiated an increasingly intense blazing aura. The Blue-Headed Salamander and Wu Nayan clashed fiercely, filling the battlefield with sparks, flames, and thunderous explosions.In a flash, Wu Nayan leaped high into the sky. His small figure spun nimbly

An overwhelming force suddenly reversed the flow of energy that Wu Nayan had absorbed, shocking him to the very core. Only then did he finally understand the meaning behind the ominous premonition that had haunted him moments earlier.Wu Nayan desperately tried to pull his palm away from Song Que’s head, but his efforts were futile. The pulling force was far stronger than his own strength. His face turned deathly pale as confusion and fear consumed him. The energy he had absorbed was suddenly being drained back in a way he could not comprehend, even more violently than before.Then, unexpectedly, Song Que’s voice echoed inside his mind.“How does it feel?”The question pierced Wu Nayan’s heart like a sharp needle.Only now did he understand what his victims had felt when their energy was forcibly stolen. Their pale faces, their bitter expressions twisted in agony—he was experiencing it all firsthand.He had become a reflection of his own past actions.And in that moment, deep regret b