Elder Phi An and Lin Jiang were startled by the thunderous voice infused with overwhelming inner energy that echoed across the mountain."What should we do, Master?" Lin Jiang asked."We've already come this far. There's no reason to turn back now," Elder Phi An replied firmly."So we're going to the summit?""Yes. We must meet Elder So Un, no matter what.""Understood."Lin Jiang stood behind his master, his right hand gripping the hilt of the White Flame Sword. If the sword proved insufficient, he was prepared to summon the Demon Staff from his Spatial Ring without hesitation."Come, Lin Jiang. Stay behind me.""Yes, Master."Haaaah!Without another moment of hesitation, Elder Phi An leaped into the air, with Lin Jiang following closely behind."Stubborn humans!" the voice shouted.Whoosh!A blue figure shot down from the summit of the Mountain by the Western Sea like a bolt of lightning."Lin Jiang, defend yourself!" Elder Phi An shouted, knowing that a collision was inevitable.Bo

"Haha! Don't reject it so quickly, Lin Jiang!""But, Master, I can't possibly stay here forever! There are still many things I have to do.""I know. I'm not saying you have to remain here now. You can succeed me after you've accomplished everything you wish to do. In other words, when you've fulfilled all your goals and no longer have anything left to pursue, you can return here and take my place," Elder So Un explained.Lin Jiang nodded and pondered for a moment."If that's what you mean, then... I agree.""Hahaha! At last, I have found a successor!" Elder So Un laughed heartily."So, Master, what kind of training will I begin with?" Lin Jiang asked."For now, we must wait for Elder Shu to arrive at the palace. Until then, take a look around this place and familiarize yourself with every corner of the Demon Palace," Elder So Un said."Yes, Master," Lin Jiang replied without the slightest objection.---As Lin Jiang admired the magnificent palace atop the Seaside Mountain, he failed t

Lin Jiang regained consciousness after the overwhelming pain had caused him to pass out. When he opened his eyes, he saw his new master, Elder So Un, staring at him.“Get some rest immediately. Tomorrow, you will begin your training!” Elder So Un said.“Training, Master?”“Yes!” Elder So Un replied.Lin Jiang smiled broadly. He had come to the Seaside Mountain precisely to train, and now Elder So Un had finally decided when his training would begin.With light steps, Lin Jiang left Elder Shun and Elder So Un behind. The two elders watched him leave with smiles on their faces, impressed by the enthusiasm he had shown.“He is incredibly enthusiastic!” Elder Shun said.“That is exactly why I accepted him. It wasn't because of anything else. I saw an immense determination in that boy's eyes!” Elder So Un replied.“You truly have the ability to see a person's potential just by looking into their eyes, So Un.”“I also saw great hope within that boy. He will become someone extraordinary, som

Step by step, Lin Jiang continued along the mountain path, with the huge stone still resting on his shoulder.The first day of training had left Lin Jiang completely exhausted. The pain and fatigue throughout his body had nearly driven him to despair.When the sun was already approaching the western horizon, Lin Jiang had completed three-quarters of the journey to the mountain peak. Only one-quarter of the journey remained.“I can still do it! I can still do it!” Lin Jiang said, encouraging himself.Step by step, Lin Jiang continued forward. There was still some strength left in his body, along with an immense determination.Eventually, night fell. Lin Jiang could no longer see anything around him as darkness covered the mountain.His vision had also become blurry, even though there was still a long distance left for him to travel.“My body can't go on anymore...” Lin Jiang muttered.THUD!The stone fell from Lin Jiang's shoulder, and his body collapsed onto the ground. He passed out

Before they knew it, six full moons had passed since Lin Jiang began training under the supervision of two of the finest masters in the Lower World.During those six months of training, Lin Jiang had made tremendous progress, both in his martial cultivation and in the quality of his bones.In terms of bone quality, Lin Jiang's bones had originally been at the White Wolf Bone stage. Now, they had reached the Golden Wolf Bone stage—a two-level advancement.His martial cultivation had also improved significantly. He had originally been at the first stage of the Heavenly Realm, but he had now reached the fourth stage of the Heavenly Realm.With every improvement, Lin Jiang became even more motivated to train harder. As a result, his body and muscles had undergone tremendous changes.By the age of twelve, Lin Jiang already looked like a sixteen-year-old young man.“Lin Jiang, do you remember what Elder Phi An told you? He asked you to come to Shun City,” Elder So Un asked.“Yes, I remember