Wang Chen tightly clutched the ancient silver spatial ring in his palm. The glint of ancient starlight from its surface reflected in the young man's eyes, radiating a profound sense of deep emotion and reverence.Hearing all the sincerity, sacrifice, and resignation of his master, who chose to entrust the future ideals of his lover to his shoulders, Wang Chen's chest thundered violently. The extraordinary resources within that ring were not merely a pile of cultivation treasures, but rather the embodiment of a legendary pioneer's absolute trust in his successor.Without the slightest hesitation, Wang Chen pulled down his robes and dropped to his knees. Both knees firmly pressed against the cold valley floor. He lowered his head deeply, pressing his forehead against the stone floor until the echo sounded soft in the middle of the quiet night."The great kindness and all the advice of Master will never be forgotten by Wang Chen, even if this body must be crushed into dust," Wang Chen sa

Wang Chen did not immediately answer the Third Grand Elder's question regarding Feng Xian's whereabouts. Instead, his brow furrowed subtly, piercing through the expressions of the veterans before him."Master Feng Xian left the sect a year ago to settle his business at the Starry Sky Pavilion," Wang Chen replied calmly, before shifting his focus. "However, regarding the report you just mentioned... what kind of strange movements actually happened within the sect while I was meditating?"The three Grand Elders exchanged brief glances. Hesitation flashed in their eyes; they did not want the young man who had just stepped into the One-Star Sky Fighter Realm to feel burdened, or worse, panic in facing the threats from Xiao Ding and his factions."Ah... It's nothing major, Wang Chen," the First Grand Elder cut in with a soft chuckle, trying to obscure the atmosphere. "Just minor frictions among the hall leaders' disciples and adjustments to the routine patrol schedules. Nothing you need to

Suddenly...WOOOOOOSH!An intensely thick killing intent erupted from Ling Jian's body. The aura of a Five-Star Sky Fighter realm violently surged, causing the leaves of the surrounding spiritual trees to tremble violently. The air on the Tenth Mountain Peak instantly turned freezing cold and suffocating.Wang Chen, who was still leaning his back against the tree branch, did not budge in the slightest."Kill me?" Wang Chen muttered as he sat up, resting his chin on one hand.He recalled Supreme Elder Hua Yi's advice from a moments ago: "Do not look for trouble; find friends." Killing or crippling a genius disciple of the Medicine and Sword Peak on his very first night would only trigger a massive chaotic mess that would ruin his plans.Wang Chen let out a soft sigh and looked down at Ling Jian with a relaxed expression."Five-Star Sky Fighter realm... Your strength is indeed quite impressive," Wang Chen said in a flat tone as he slowly leaped down from the branch. His body landed as l

Wang Chen stared down at the body shivering and curling on the granite floor with a flat expression. The sounds of whimpering and the confession of defeat spilling from Ling Jian's mouth sounded so pathetic, standing in stark contrast to his arrogance just minutes ago."Senior Chen... Al-already, please... f-forgive me..." Ling Jian wailed with a hoarse voice mixed with blood, his broken fingers desperately trying to grip the hem of Wang Chen's robe in utter despair.Without uttering a single word, Wang Chen bent down. His right hand grasped the back of Ling Jian's robe collar and jerked it upward, lifting the young man's weak body effortlessly as if he were merely holding a piece of empty cloth."Cough!" Ling Jian coughed violently, spitting out the remaining blood from his throat. His swollen eyeballs stared at Wang Chen with immense fear, thinking that his life was truly going to be taken tonight.However, instead of delivering a finishing blow, Wang Chen reached into the inside of

Ling Jian's eyes widened to their absolute limit, his breath catching in his throat as he alternately stared at Wang Chen and the token in his hand. His chest rumbled violently, battered by an overwhelming wave of awe.'Future sect leader candidate...?!' Ling Jian screamed in his trembling heart.The shock in his soul was immense. The youth he had almost sliced with his sword a moment ago—the person he once considered an intruder who stole the Tenth Peak—was not just an ordinary genius, but a sacred figure directly recognized by the Grand Elder as the prospective supreme ruler of the Sky Sword Sect! The fortune and destiny protecting Wang Chen were truly on a level beyond comprehension.However, amid that explosive surge of admiration, the gentle expression on Grand Elder Hua Yi's beautiful face suddenly turned dead serious and cold. A subtle yet thick, oppressive aura instantly enveloped their surroundings.Grand Elder Hua Yi shifted her gaze directly into the pupils of Ling Jian's e