“Heavenly Mirage Technique: First Form—Illusion Blades,” Kael intoned, his voice calm yet commanding.Qi exploded around Kael as blades materialized, shimmering with deadly beauty. Luo Qiyan stared, disbelief etched across his face. The very technique he had unleashed was now turned against him, but there was something different—Kael’s execution was flawless, more refined, as if Luo Qiyan’s mastery had been effortlessly eclipsed.Kael pointed at Qiyan, his smirk widening. “Let’s see how you handle them.”Luo Qiyan’s face twisted with disbelief as Kael’s Illusion Blades hovered in the air, their shimmering edges crackling with condensed qi. The overwhelming precision and power of the technique were undeniable, and worse—Kael wielded it better than he ever could.“You…” Qiyan snarled, his voice tinged with both fury and apprehension. “How dare you try to mock me by using my own technique against me!”Kael’s smirk deepened as he regarded Qiyan. “Mock you? Oh no, I’m simply teaching you h

On a majestic mountain range several kilometers from Kael's location stood the sprawling domain of the Serpent Fang Sect. It covered an expansive area, its grounds teeming with vitality, and the qi concentration here was at least five times greater than the norm. At the heart of the sect lay its core region, home to its most elite members. Within one of the grand buildings in this core area, a tall, muscular old man sat in a lotus position. The old man exuded authority, his long white hair cascading down his back and his immaculate white goatee framing a face that spoke of a handsome youth in his prime. His bright green eyes seemed to harbor untold mysteries, unfathomable to those who dared to meet his gaze. His upper body was bare, revealing a tapestry of scars—testaments to decades of battle and strife. They adorned his skin like medals, marking him as a warrior who had endured the brutal tides of life. His mouth was slightly open as he absorbed the surrounding qi—not just through

The news of Luo Qiyan’s death spread like wildfire, reaching far beyond the confines of the Serpent Fang Sect to every corner of the surrounding regions. The sect’s enemies, such as the Golden Lotus Sect, celebrated the news, welcoming it as a stroke of fortune. To them, the death of Luo Qiyan—a future pillar of the Serpent Fang Sect—was nothing short of a blessing. Luo Qiyan’s talent had been exceptional, and many believed he was destined to reach the level of his father, Luo Tianran, whose name alone commanded apprehension from friend and foe alike.But now, Luo Qiyan was dead, and the identity of his perpetrator remained unknown. The Serpent Fang Sect wasted no time issuing missives, spreading Kael’s portrait far and wide. They declared generous rewards for anyone who could take him down. Allies of the Serpent Fang Sect, such as the Crimson Bone Sect and the Violet Phantom Lotus Sect, joined in the hunt, offering rewards of their own and even posting missions in their halls—both fo

Kael strode ahead, his gait relaxed almost lackadaisical though his purple eyes remained sharp. His Qi was humming in perfect sync with the world around him. The lingering traces of his battle against the Serpent's Fang disciples had already faded from his mind—none of them had been worthy of his full attention.He had gained nothing from them. No challenge. No struggle. No true test of his abilities..He could feel it, the restless energy burning in his veins. His power was growing, but it wasn't enough. Not yet. The beasts had been weak. The cultivators had been weaker.His growing hunger for battle was hardly being satedTrailing behind him was Jin Mu who followed with cautious steps. He stared at Kael ahead curiosity and a little bit of apprehension in his eyes. He had questions but was hesitant in asking especially since Kaels demeanor did not seem like the friendly type.Kael noticing this sighed, If you have something to say shoot. Stop acting like a pussyJin Mu grit his teeth

After a day of constant movement, Kael and Jin Mu finally arrived at the boundary of the forest. What greeted them caused Kael to pause, his eyes widening in awe. Before him stretched sprawling valleys bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. The refreshing breeze carried the scent of wildflowers, brushing against his skin like a gentle caress. For the first time, Kael truly experienced the beauty of the cultivation world, and it was nothing short of surreal.Jin Mu, standing to the side, smirked at Kael’s reaction. “Enjoying the view, are we?” he teased. “It’ll take us half a day to reach Thousand Roads City from here. We should get moving if we want to make it before nightfall.”Kael quickly composed himself, slipping back into his arrogant young master persona. He nodded curtly, declining to say anything, which only elicited a chuckle from Jin Mu. Ignoring him, Kael took the lead, and the two set off. Their journey was smooth, the road ahead clear, and before long, the silhoue