After completing his mission of hunting down a Rank 2 beast, Ye Chen returned to the Starry Sky Sect. The journey back was filled with thoughts of the battle he had faced—a fierce encounter with a Thunderclaw Tiger, known for its lightning-fast attacks and razor-sharp claws. Despite the difficulty, Ye Chen had managed to slay the beast and extract its core as proof of his success.
As an outer disciple, Ye Chen's status within the sect was modest. He was not widely known, especially not among the inner disciples who typically looked down on outer disciples with disdain. Yet, Ye Chen's quiet determination and recent achievements had begun to set him apart, even if only a few were aware.
Unaware of the greater turmoil brewing among powerful families due to the events in the secret ruins, Ye Chen's mind was focused on the immediate task at hand: submitting the proof of his mission and returning to his cultivation.
