Li Tian stood frozen, watching as a group of Long Dragon Clan disciples filled the center of the Green Willow Market. Their crimson robes stood out sharply against the crowd, drawing attention from every direction. The atmosphere was tense, as if the entire market had been forced into silence by their presence.At the center of the group stood a young man with sharp eyebrows and an arrogant expression. His name was Long Chen, a Grade 9 Soul Awakening cultivator, already known for his cruelty and pride. He stood directly in front of Li Zhong, who had already been beaten beyond recognition.Li Zhong's face was swollen and bruised, blood dripping from the corners of his mouth and eyes. His breathing was weak, but his gaze still carried stubborn defiance.Bang. Without warning, he was kicked several feet away. His body rolled across the stone pavement before finally stopping against a broken stall.Long Chen sneered."So this is a disciple of the Li Clan inner circle." He laughed loudly.

As Li Tian and Li Zhong walked toward the Li Celestial Clan, the afternoon sun stretched their shadows across the road.Li Tian glanced at Li Zhong."How did you end up in trouble with the Long Dragon Clan disciples?"Li Zhong scratched the back of his head awkwardly."Brother Tian, I was simply trying to buy a Spirit Herb from the Green Willow Market. Long Chen and his group happened to be in the same pavilion. Suddenly he accused me of stealing his Jade."Li Tian nodded."It was never about the Jade."Li Zhong looked at him.Li Tian continued."It was because of the conflict between our two clans. He only wanted an excuse."Li Zhong lowered his head. The two continued walking in silence.After some time, Li Tian looked at Li Zhong again. In his heart, he thought quietly.Li Zhong is an Alchemist-type cultivator. His combat abilities are weak, but his talent is not ordinary. If he develops properly, his future achievements may surpass many so-called geniuses.A faint smile appeared o

Li Tian crossed both hands in front of him to block the attack.Boom!!! The impact was tremendous. His body was sent sliding backward across the ground. Dust flew into the air as his feet dug deep trenches into the earth. Only after several meters did he finally stop.Li Tian slowly lowered his arms and his expression became serious."What is with that fist?" he thought quietly to himself. "It felt heavy when it hit me."His gaze remained fixed on Long Po."I need to avoid direct punches from Long Po."Meanwhile, Long Po rolled his shoulders. A confident smile appeared on his face. As expected, his attack had forced Li Tian backward. However, Long Po's expression soon changed. Li Tian was completely unharmed and not a single injury could be seen on his body.The surrounding Long Dragon Clan disciples stared with disbelief and Long Chen's bandaged face twitched. How was this possible?Long Po narrowed his eyes.Then suddenly, Golden Qi wrapped around Li Tian's fists. The aura of Chaos

As Long Po examined his body, his expression suddenly changed. The golden light covering his skin was disappearing. The metallic markings that had spread across his body began fading away. His powerful aura rapidly weakened. Within only a few breaths, Iron Emperor Mode completely disappeared.Long Po returned to his normal form. His eyes widened."How is this possible..."He lowered his head and looked at his hands."What happened to me?"Fear slowly appeared in his eyes. Not far away, Long Chen and the other disciples were equally shocked, their mouths wide open. None of them understood what was happening. Iron Emperor Mode was Long Po's strongest trump card. It should not have collapsed like this.Long Chen took a step forward."Brother?"Long Po did not answer. His attention remained focused on his body. Then suddenly, Crack! A strange sound echoed from his chest.Long Po froze. His eyes widened even further. The next moment, Burst!!! Blood exploded from his chest. A large amount o

"That is Li Baihe!"An elder suddenly shouted in shock. Immediately all eyes turned toward the entrance of the hall.A white-haired old man slowly walked inside. His expression was calm. Yet the moment he appeared, the tense atmosphere inside the hall weakened slightly.Li Baihe looked around. His gaze swept across the elders before landing on Li Bao and Yangzi."What is going on here?"His voice was calm. Yet everyone present could hear the authority within it.Li Bao and Yangzi looked at each other. The aura pouring out from their bodies gradually disappeared. The pressure filling the hall vanished. Many elders secretly sighed in relief. A fight between those two would have caused serious damage to the clan.Li Baihe frowned slightly."Yangzi. Why are you causing a scene here?"Yangzi remained silent for a moment. Then he looked toward Li Baihe. Without saying much, he turned around and began walking toward the entrance.As he reached the doorway he suddenly stopped. He looked back,