Not far from the Beastwild Mountains, yet unlike those sprawling peaks, it stood alone — a solitary, towering giant of breathtaking grandeur.Rising thousands of feet into the sky, the base of the Mistveil Mountains sprawled into a vast forest stretching dozens of miles. Ancient trees dominated the landscape, their massive trunks so wide it would take five or six people linking arms to encircle just one.The mountain was a sight to behold, its midsection perpetually shrouded in mist, giving it an ethereal, otherworldly beauty.But make no mistake — this was no tourist paradise. The native Cloud Lions would swiftly teach any careless visitor a brutal lesson.Yet, where ordinary folk saw peril, martial artists saw opportunity.Rich in spiritual energy, the Mistveil Mountains nurtured rare herbs, enchanted flowers, and mystical trees. Though its resources paled in comparison to the Beastwild Mountains, it had one crucial advantage — no high-level beasts lurked here.The most formidable c

He was a mid-level Five-Star warrior — not exactly a prodigy, but certainly no ordinary fighter either. Now, with his full strength unleashed, how could he possibly fail to crush a mere early-stage Five-Star idiot?"Ahahaha —"As his broadsword closed in on Dorian's head, mere inches away, Desmond could already picture the boy being cleaved in two. His laughter erupted once more.But the moment his mouth opened —A massive foot suddenly loomed before his eyes, expanding at terrifying speed.Before he could even react —THUD!The laughter was cut short. With a dull, heavy impact, Desmond was sent flying backward even faster than he had charged in. He soared over a dozen yards before slamming into a thick tree trunk, then crumpled to the ground, sprawled on his back.No scream escaped him — because his skull had been crushed flat by that single kick, killing him instantly."Whoa —!"The crowd erupted in shock.The three from Goldenmere Academy — Cassian and his companions — stared wide-

The most shocking part was that this black-clad youth was only at the early Five-Star cultivation level!Today, they had truly witnessed something extraordinary.They had no idea what kind of temperament Dorian had. Though he didn't seem hostile toward them just now, who knew what might happen next? Out here in the middle of nowhere, it wasn't impossible for Dorian to suddenly decide to rob or kill them on a whim.And with their strength, could they even resist? The gruesome fate of the sixth-level Cloud Lion flashed through their minds.The three disciples from Goldenmere Academy shuddered violently, not daring to move a muscle.Seeing them like this, Dorian found it somewhat amusing. Surely, he wasn't that intimidating?Shaking his head, he suddenly thought of something and spoke in a calm, measured tone."There's no need to be nervous. I mean you no harm. However, I do have a question for you.""Senior Brother, please ask away! We'll tell you everything we know, holding nothing bac

For cultivators like her, who had reached the pinnacle of the Five-Star realm, the resources required were immense. The stipend from the Martial Academy alone was far from enough to sustain her needs."What's this? Sticking to me the moment we meet — planning to tag along?" Dorian said with an air of indifference."In your dreams!" Elandra shot him a glare, her beautiful eyes flashing with irritation.After a brief internal struggle, her grip on the sword gradually loosened. "Fine," she said coldly. "First come, first served. You can go.""Mm."Dorian subtly withdrew the awareness he had extended toward her sword hand and gave a faint nod. Had she dared to draw her blade just now, he wouldn't have hesitated to strike her down without mercy."Junior Sister Elandra, what's going on? Who were you talking to? Did you find anything here?"Just then, another voice echoed from outside.Three young men, around twenty years old and clad in dark blue martial attire, strode into the cave. Each w

Before the words even fully left his lips, Dorian's figure dissolved into a streak of lightning, vanishing in the blink of an eye."Ranked third on the Elite Ranking: Falken Voss, peak Six-Star cultivation, master of swordsmanship, has comprehended Sword Intent...""Ranked eighth on the Elite Ranking: Marek Windholt, late Six-Star cultivation, skilled in leg techniques and blade arts, has grasped Leg Intent and Blade Intent...""Ranked sixteenth on the Elite Ranking: Iris Thornwhip, late Six-Star cultivation, expert in whip techniques, has attained Whip Intent...""Ranked eighteenth on the Elite Ranking: Aldric Stonewell, late Six-Star cultivation, specializes in defense, has mastered the high-grade Mystic-tier martial skill Shield Armor and comprehended Shield Intent — reputed as an unbreakable fortress once his Intent reaches perfection..."Stormcrest Martial Academy, Inner Academy. Morning.Inside a solitary pavilion, Dorian held a thin booklet resembling a registry, flipping throu