Bang!The ground shook violently. Qing Zilong's figure was thrown several meters before slamming hard against the surface of the ground. He rolled once, then forced himself to stop.Zilong took a long breath, subduing the aching sensation in his chest. "Damn..."He rested his palms on the ground and slowly rose to his feet.Only a few days had passed since he successfully broke through the boundary to Sky Realm Level 1. However, reality on the ground proved that this leap in strength was not as easy as he had previously imagined.Zilong raised his right hand. A current of Qi swirled in his palm appearing much denser, much stronger, and many times wilder than when he was still in the Earth Realm. When he tried to force that energy to seep into the meridian pathways in his arm...Crack!A sharp ripping sensation immediately struck straight to the base of his shoulder. Zilong instantly halted his energy circulation, frowning deeply. "This body is still not fully accustomed to it."In the

A considerable amount of time had passed since Qing Zilong vanished without a trace.Yet up to this second, the massive search deployed yielded not the slightest result. The city gates remained sterile. The main roads were clean of any signs of his appearance. The same went for the villages on the outer ring of the sect, as well as the vast expanses of forest combed repeatedly by experienced trackers.The patience of the Wang Clan faction finally ran completely out.Inside the main hall of the Wang Clan residence, the atmosphere was far thicker and more oppressive than in previous days. An aged elder stood tall in the middle of the room, his face carved stiffly like sculpted ice."Still no news?" he asked coldly.A clan member knelt on the marble floor, bowing his head as low as possible. "None, Elder. Nil.""What about the supervisory team monitoring the movements of the Qing Clan?""They report no suspicious activity coming from there.""Then, where is Qing Tian?""He is still holdi

A new dawn crept upward, banishing the lingering morning dew over the territory of the Qing Clan's residence. Yet the peace of that dawn was instantly torn apart by the sound of a massive explosion echoing from the direction of their territory's eastern border.BOOM!The sturdy wooden gate serving as the foremost guard post was smashed into pieces. The guards on duty were blown several meters into the air before slamming hard against the ground."Attack!" "The enemy is coming!" "Raise the emergency signal!"Panic instantly struck the guard soldiers. From behind the morning mist, a dozen figures clad in pitch-black attire surged forward at high speed. The emblem of the Wang Clan was clearly displayed on the chests of their armor.The leader of the attacking group drew his long sword blade, then called out coldly, "Don't kill everyone!"A Qing Clan member who had just arrived at the location paused briefly. "Don't kill?"The armored man in black sneered viciously. "We come bearing a mes

The sky above the Qing Clan's territory was blanketed by a mass of pitch-black clouds, hanging low as if pressing down upon the soul of anyone who looked at it. No one knew for sure when the next wave of attacks from the Wang Clan would arrive. Yet, one certainty floated in the absolute air: they would surely come. And this time, their arrival was no longer merely to spread terror or early warnings.At the vanguard of the Qing Clan's main gate, dozens of guards stood upright with the grip on their weapons turning their knuckles white. Their faces were tense, shadowed by exhaustion; some were still wrapped in bandages and blood from the fierce battle of the previous day.Among those ranks, Qing Tian stood at the very front. The wound on his back from yesterday's duel had not fully healed, yet his posture remained upright without leaving room for a shred of fear.Footsteps approached from the side. A Qing Clan elder hurried toward him with an expression laden with worry."Sir...""Hm?"

A massive explosion shattered the ground around him. Qing Tian was thrown far back, slamming hard against the stone ruins. This time, he was unable to rise immediately."Sir...!" shouted several clan members in hoarse voices.Qing Tian supported his body with one hand on the blood-soaked ground. His breathing was ragged, short, and pinched. Every bone in his body felt shattered, as if ready to detach from his joints.Yet, slowly, he forced his body to move once more. One knee touched the ground. Then, with his final remaining strength, he stood upright.The Wang Clan elder walked closer with calm strides, looking at him without a shred of pity. "Why do you keep torturing yourself, fool?"Qing Tian did not answer. His vision was already beginning to blur from sweat and blood."Your clan is already destroyed. Your defenses do not remain," the elder spoke coldly. "This is your final chance. Surrender Qing Zilong."With great difficulty, Qing Tian raised his head, staring straight into th