Elder Lu Shen face darkened in anger. Wei Cheng knelt before him shaking in fear.Elder Lu Shen's plan failed.One of the disciples he ordered killed escaped. Although he was brutally wounded and his injuries would take years to heal, he was still alive which was enough to soil Elder Lu Shen's plan. "Where did he escape to?" Lu Shen asked, finally breaking the silence."I've searched the entire residence besides Elder Shi Tian's court. I couldn't find him anywhere in all the areas I searched. So I suspect he might have hid under the protection of Elder Shi Tian," Wei Cheng explained, refusing to look up the entire time. He couldn't help the feeling of failure that ate him up from within. If only he had been more competent, Li Juan would never have escaped.Elder Lu Shen grunted in displeasure, but took no actions against Wei Cheng. Wei Cheng was his direct disciple and even though he had failed him this time, Elder Lu Shen could not bring himself to kill him. "If Li Juan is truly i

A year passed in a blink.The selection process for Heaven's Sky Court Institution was announced. Contestants flooded Luo Tong City from every corner of the continent. Popular sects sent their best disciples. Independent cultivators came with hope of finding a sect that will take them in so they could be able to participate.Lin Feng had his five million Dao cores.He had hunted criminals across the city until his name made even the bravest thieves flee, but there was still the issue of belonging to a sect.The demon cult had stopped pestering Lin Feng for now. No more ambushes or recruitment attempts. But they never stopped watching. He felt their eyes everywhere."You do know you have a sect to join on a platter of gold. All you just need to do is say the word and I'll scare them a little more into accepting you into their sect." Xian popped some dao cores like candy in his mouth, looking less bothered. "Everything about that sect is sketchy. Even their name is sketchy. They are cl

The test began at noon.An disciple of the heaven's sky court stood on a raised platform at the center of the courtyard. His voice carried across the crowd without effort, using dao amplification."Each sect will step forward according to the number on your plaque. Present your disciples one at a time. The test has three requirements."The crowd went silent."First; your core must not be ranked below Heaven Warrior."He pointed to a massive crystal at the edge of the platform. It glowed with faint light."Place your hand on the testing crystal. It will reveal your core's color and rank."Murmurs rippled through the crowd."Second; your bone age must not exceed thirty years." There was a second crystal for this year. It was smaller."Third; only cultivators below the Dao soul realm are accepted." The third crystal for the test was as black as night."Any disciple who fails any of these requirements will be disqualified immediately."Sects stepped forward one by one.The Thunder Sect we

The day of the combat tournament arrived.Sunlight flooded the arena, and thousands of spectators filled the stands. Banners from every sect flapped in the wind.The Heaven's Sky Court overseers sat on a raised platform at the far end. Elders in golden robes. Their faces were as tight as stone and their eyes missed nothing.The tournament had two purposes.First, it ranked each sect. The results would be used in the Battle of the Strongest later. A method to measure power across the continent.Second, it determined who would enter Heaven's Sky Court. The top one hundred from this tournament would be accepted as disciples.The top ten would receive the greatest benefits. They would be chosen by each elders, and accepted as their personal disciples. Their cultivation paths would become smoother and easier.Reaching top 10 was the dream of every cultivator, but only the strongest could grab a spot at top 10.The tournament was divided into two fights.First, formation battles. Different

Mo Jian harrumphed, irritated at Li Juan's arrogance. As much as it irritated him, it also made him weary. If he still had the will to fight, it meant he still have a card he hasn't played yet. Lin Feng lowered his blade."Before we continue," Lin Feng said, "I want to make a bet."Mo Jian's eyes narrowed. "A bet?""I'm impressed by your spirit beast. I truly am, but it's not threatening enough to make me give up this fight."The crowd murmured.Mo Jian's smile faded. "Unless you have a card up your sleeves, you should be threatened."Lin Feng reached into his spatial ring, ignoring him. "What do you have to offer?"Mo Jian's eyes flickered with irritation. "I don't make bets with dead men. You have nothing desirable to me.""I wouldn't be so sure." Lin Feng pulled out the dragon skull.The arena went still.White bone. Massive. Even in death, it radiated pressure that made nearby cultivators step back in fear. The skull was larger than a man. Its empty eye sockets seemed to stare at