In strode a black-robed old man, his very presence exuding authority, his expression fierce even without anger.Elder Renwick cursed under his breath, then gestured expressionlessly toward Dorian. "There he is."The moment the words left his mouth, Dorian felt his entire body tense up.The black-robed elder's piercing gaze locked onto him, searing like flames against his skin. Dorian's pupils contracted slightly — this old man was no ordinary opponent.Not only did the elder's stare make his muscles coil tight, but even the faint, almost imperceptible aura radiating from him sent chills down Dorian's spine.This was pressure — the unconscious dominance of a true powerhouse.A martial artist of this caliber was undoubtedly a top-tier expert, a force to be reckoned with.Instinctively, Dorian's Nine Solar Sovereign Art surged to life within him.The pure, scorching energy of the Nine Yang True Energy roared like tidal waves through his meridians. His blood burned like a furnace, driving

The Nine Solar Sovereign Art he practiced had already transformed his ordinary Essence Power into Nine Solar Sovereign Essence — exceptionally pure — and it would grow even purer as he unlocked more pressure points. This was one of the reasons he could challenge opponents far beyond his level.It seems this Mystic-grade supreme cultivation technique won't be enough to refine the Nine Solar Sovereign Essence further. However, the substantial increase in total essence capacity comes as a delightful surprise!At present, Dorian's body possessed astonishing Essence Power recovery and purity, yet his total essence volume remained at the early Six-Star martial artist level. If he could expand his essence capacity, his combat prowess would undoubtedly surge by leaps and bounds!The seventh layer of the Boundless Essence Gathering Art promises a sixfold increase in essence volume — enough to elevate his early Six-Star reserves to rival those of an ordinary peak Six-Star warrior!With such amp