In the training room, Yun Wuji sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, deep in concentration. Sliver light flowed from the base of his veins and moved toward the first entrance. After successfully reaching the first entrance, it continued to the second, then the third.
Twentieth...
Thirtieth...
Fiftieth...
Sixtieth...
Sixty-ninth...
Seventieth...
Seventy-second...
Seventy-fifth...
Seventy-sixth...
Yun Wuji became excited when only two entrances remained, but he stayed calm. The closer he got to success, the calmer he became.
His veins began trembling violently, and blood seeped from his nose and eyes. But he didn't stop, success was close, and he could still push forward.
The light moved from the base to the seventy-seventh entrance.
The moment it touched the entrance, his profound veins trembled even more, on the verge of rupturing completely. Enduring the pain, Yun Wuji gritted his teeth and pressed on, the light moving from the base toward the final entrance.
Bang!
Just as the light touched the entrance, a loud bang echoed, and Yun Wuji's veins ruptured. His body trembled as he coughed up blood, his orifices began to bleed, and his vision went blank momentarily.
At that moment, Light profound energy enveloped his body, healing him. After half a minute, he had fully recovered.
"One last step, just one last step..." Yun Wuji stood up, clenching his fist. He was close to success. Though he had failed this time, he didn't feel dejected. Instead, he felt excitement. He was only one step away from achieving his goal!
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Boom!
A purple dragon plunged from the sky, crashing into the ground with a thunderous impact. The force created a massive crater and sent a towering wave of dust swirling into the air.
"Roaar!"
The dragon roared, shaking the uprooted trees and rocks surrounding it as it spread its massive wings and surged into the sky. This was a Western dragon, its muscular body rippling with raw power. Its four claws, sharp and menacing, glinted in the sunlight as it ascended, each flap of its wings sending gusts of wind that battered the surroundings.
The dragon soared into the air, its gaze fixed on the human in front of it. He wore black pants, a white shirt, and a black leather jacket. His face was very young and handsome, with calm eyes that radiated a powerful, awe-inspiring, and majestic aura. He exuded an ethereal charm, his temperament cold and otherworldly.
"Human, I will kill you!" the dragon roared in fury, its voice a thunderous blast as it lunged toward Yun Wuji.
"Haha, come on!" Yun Wuji laughed. Even though the dragon was in the fourth-level Sovereign Profound Realm, he wasn't scared at all. He clenched his fist and got ready to fight with just his physical strength, not using any of his profound energy.
"I will rip you to shreds!" The dragon's roar shook the heavens, its massive body slicing through the air with unstoppable fury, aiming straight for Yun Wuji. "But not today!" Just as it was about to close in, the dragon abruptly twisted mid-flight and ran away.
"...WTF?" Yun Wuji stared at the retreating dragon, his mouth slightly agape in disbelief. Dragons were supposed to be proud, fierce creatures that would rather die than retreat or lose face. So why are all the dragons he encountered on this continent either cowardly or cunning?
Where is the confidence of Crimson Destruction, the arrogance of Ash Dragon? Why are these dragons so cowardly?
Yun Wuji shook his head, a flash of blue light gleaming in his eyes.
"Fortunately, I was smart and tricked him," the purple dragon thought after exchanging blows with Yun Wuji, the dragon became terrified and quickly thought of escaping. But before it could feel any relief, a colossal aura dragon appeared in front of it. The new dragon was unbelievably large, its massive body covering the heavens and earth.
Compared to it, the purple dragon looked like nothing more than a tiny ant!
ROAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!
The massive dragon opened its mouth and unleashed a deafening roar that shook the heavens and the earth.
The purple dragon dropped like a stone as if its head had been struck by a trillion-ton meteor. Its eyes rolled back, and with a loud bang, it crashed to the ground. Trembling uncontrollably, the once-mighty beast curled up into itself, shrinking like a tiny worm awaiting its doom.
"Dragon Soul Domain is really overpowered, especially against the dragon race," Yun Wuji muttered as he teleported next to the trembling purple dragon.
Sword light gathered in Yun Wuji's palm, then shot toward the dragon, slicing through its neck with ease. The dragon didn't put up any resistance; it continued to tremble, letting out pathetic whimpers as its life force faded away.
After killing the dragon, Yun Wuji swiftly dissected it, storing the valuable parts in his storage ring.
Earlier, he couldn't calm his excitement after getting so close to success. He searched for an opponent to test his Dragon Soul Domain and distract himself.
The technique was incredibly important to him, which made it hard for him to contain his excitement. It was without a doubt the most powerful technique he would ever possess, now or in the future. It pushed his profound veins to their limits, revealing their full capabilities! Its power was unmatched, impossible to replicate in the past, present, or future.
The only person who came close to creating something similar was Ni Xuan, but his version was flawed.
*Guess what it is?*
"Master!" He teleported back to Yun Palace, and Xia Qingyue quickly found him.
"Qingyue, do you need something?" Yun Wuji patted her head and asked.
"Nothing, I just want to spend time with you, Master," Xia Qingyue said softly, her gaze fixed on her toes.
"Kids shouldn't think too much," Yun Wuji shook his head helplessly. He noticed her feelings for him long ago, but he saw her as just a child. Even though she was one of his favorite characters in the novel, this was real life, and he couldn't see her as anything more than a disciple, at least for now.
"Let's go to the garden master," Xia Qingyue ignored his words and pulled his hand running into the garden.
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Today, in the Snow Region of Extreme Ice, five men arrived.
"Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace, a sect full of beautiful women..." one of them remarked as they stepped into the icy expanse.
"Hehe, to think the man who killed the young master is hiding here," another man said with a sinister grin. "Imagine his reaction when we rape every woman in the sect right in front of him while he can do nothing but watch."
They were the people from the rapists hall... I mean Sun Moon Divine Hall.
The team tracked Yun Wuji to the Blue Wind Empire but couldn't find him. The only clue they had was traces of Chu Yuechan who was with him, which led them to the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace.
Fate works in mysterious ways. In the novel, the Sun Moon Divine Hall attacked the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace because of Xia Qingyue. Now, they're attacking for Yun Wuji.
*Fate Gu!*
"Hmm, even though this place is remote and barren, I've heard about the Frozen Cloud Sect's reputation. They say they have many women as beautiful as fairies," the third man said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "We should pick the most beautiful ones and present them to the new young master."
The others nodded in agreement, including their leader. Using some cheap women to curry favor with the new young master seemed like a good deal to them.
"Stop! This the territory of Frozen Cloud Immortal palace, halt your steps!" When the men approached the immortal palace, the women stationed at the palace gate noticed them.
"Hmph!" The old man at the front snorted. Instantly, a vast and oppressive aura enveloped the entire sect, as his Sovereign Profound Realm pressure suppressed everyone within.
Everyone in the sect felt their breathing become heavy under the immense pressure. Weak disciples collapsed to the ground, unable to withstand the force.
Sensing the powerful aura, Gong Yuxian, Feng Qianhui, and the Frozen Cloud Seven Fairies all had their expressions change dramatically.
"Who are you?" Feng Qianhui flew up to confront them, followed by the others.
"Where is the man who killed our young master?" The old man, Ye Guying, frowned when didn't see Yun Wuji, he ignored her question and demanded to know his whereabouts.
"A man? Sir, there must be some misunderstanding. There is no man in our sect," Gong Yuxian replied quickly.
"Hmph, you're still trying to hide him? We'll turn this place upside down and dig him out, even if he's hiding underground," one of the men sneered, pointing at them.
Seeing that Ye Guying didn't stop him, the man took a step forward and entered the Immortal Palace ground, he said arrogantly "And you all! you only have two choices, either submit or face destruction!"