Hearing his father's grave warning and killer intent, Wang Chen did not budge in the slightest. Rather than dropping into a defensive stance or cloaking his body in a wave of panicked energy, he merely drew a long breath and let a faint smile curl upon his lips—imperturbable, as though this duel were nothing more than a casual afternoon chat.Wang Chen smoothed out the folds of his robes and casually strolled across the wet grass, closing the distance to Wang Tian."Father..." Wang Chen called out, his tone exceptionally relaxed, yet carrying the weight of absolute sincerity."I deeply appreciate your intent to test me. However... if you intend to suppress your cultivation down to the 5-Star Initial Fighter realm just to match my current level..."Wang Chen halted his steps precisely three meters away from Wang Tian. His pair of golden eyes reflected the glint of the moon, radiating a depth of insight far beyond the limits of ordinary mortals."You will lose in a matter of a few moves

"Father... It seems Chen'er will also have to get a bit more serious!""That's right, Chen'er! In a battle against an enemy... there is truly no mercy at all! ONLY THE STRONG SHALL PREVAIL!"BZZZZZZT!Wang Chen pulled his right leg back, settling his body into an extremely solid and balanced stance. The air around him trembled violently; the gravitational pressure surrounding his footing seemed to multiply manifold, causing the ground beneath his feet to sink and crack in a perfect circular pattern.He clenched his right fist beside his waist. At the same time, a glow of golden radiance mixed with pitch-black energy overflowed from his arm's meridians.WUUUUUUUSH!"UNIVERSE DEVASTATING FIST?!"Beyond a mere surge of ordinary Qi energy, behind Wang Chen's clenched fist, a giant shadow of an Ancient Dragon manifested vaguely, yet with supreme authority! The eyes of the dragon shadow flashed sharply as it coiled tightly along Wang Chen's right arm, radiating an aura of pure destruction c

Wang Tian accepted the document scroll tied with a black cloth ribbon with a deeply furrowed brow. He stared at the scroll in his hands, then shifted his gaze to Wang Chen’s golden eyes, which showed not a single trace of hesitation.Inside the Patriarch's heart, seeds of wonder and doubt grew faintly. How could an outsider from beyond the clan know in advance about the secret movements of Wang Ba and the First Elder's faction inside this branch clan? What grand scheme was the First Elder preparing that would cause an outside force to hand over such a critical document to his son?However, seeing Wang Chen’s absolute composure and earnest gaze, Wang Tian chose not to open or inspect the contents of the scroll right now. He gripped the document tightly, tucking it securely within his robe."Very well, Chen'er," Wang Tian said in a heavy tone brimming with majestic authority."Father will keep this document and use it at the opportune moment. Take good care of yourself on this hilltop."

Meanwhile, on a quiet hilltop...Sring! SRING!Wang Chen stood tall amidst the soothing morning breeze. He held the sword gifted by his father with an extraordinarily firm grip.He was clearly practicing the sword technique of the Thousand Dragon Sword Dance. Though it had only been a few days, his sword swings seemed to slice through the air with lethal precision, creating swirling shadows of Qi in the shape of hundreds—even thousands—of small dragons roaring through the air.However, in the midst of his technique's climax...BZZZZT... WUSH!A gentle yet extraordinarily dense pressure suddenly enveloped the hilltop, neutralizing and freezing Wang Chen's thousands of dragon shadows in the blink of an eye!Wang Chen's sword slash instantly froze mid-air. His eyes narrowed sharply as he sensed a familiar sweep of energy—one that far surpassed his current capabilities."Gu Qingcheng? How does she know I'm up on this hilltop?"Kring... Kring...From behind the veil of thick fog rarely tra

After the sound faded, Wang Chen descended from inside the carriage with a face full of rage, followed by Gu Qingcheng.As the pressure from Wang Chen’s carriage vanished, no one was looking at Wang Chen. Instead, all eyes across the field were instantly drawn to the figure beside him.Gu Qingcheng stepped out of the magnificent carriage with timeless elegance. Her white gown, embellished with silver thread, fluttered gently in the morning breeze. Her breathtaking face resembled a flawlessly sculpted ice masterpiece, exuding an eternal charm and an immensely imposing, cold dignity.Every member of the Wang Clan stood stunned, exchanging bewildered glances. Not a single person among them, including Wang Tian and Wang Ba, recognized the mysterious woman walking beside Wang Chen."Wh-who is that gorgeous and captivating girl beside Wang Chen?!""Th-that flawless, perfect body! Wh-what kind of crazy luck does Wang Chen have to find a girl like that!"However, amid the intimidating pressur