The old man with the big pipe continued to leisurely inhale and exhale a long puff of smoke, then sighed, "I can't really say he's my disciple. It was just a chance encounter back then that I copied a portion of that cultivation technique for him. I never expected he would actually master it!"
"That cultivation technique? Could it be the one found in that ancient palace within the forbidden area?" the Protector of the Dragon Pavilion asked, his face filled with astonishment.
"Yes, it's that one. You and the leader of the Huaxia Alliance had both seen it back then, but unfortunately, neither of you gained any clues from it!"
The old man with the big pipe shook his head and sighed as he spoke. "In fact, even I only managed to grasp a tiny bit of it, but I still never managed to cultivate it. This is probably one of the few regrets in my life. However, it's good that young Xiao Yunlong… he actually learned it!"
"So that's how it is. Xiao Yunlong is cultivating that technique, no wonder his cultivation has become so formidable in just a few years!"
The Protector of the Dragon Pavilion chuckled wryly, shaking his head and sighing. "I even wanted to take him as my disciple earlier. Looking at it now, I'm not qualified to be his master. At his cultivation speed, he'll likely catch up to me before long."
"Not in the future. If I'm not mistaken, he's probably already caught up to you," the old man with the big pipe said, holding his pipe in his mouth.
The Protector of the Dragon Pavilion was stunned, frozen in place, unsure how to respond. After a long pause, he asked, "Leader, why did you suddenly summon me? Is there something important?"
"There is indeed. Lu Yuan has already secretly gone to the Huaxia Alliance. If I'm not mistaken, he's likely trying to persuade the Huaxia Alliance leader to make a move against young Xiao Yunlong. Besides them, there's also the Fusang Yin-Yang Palace, the Holy Heaven Gate of the Brahma Kingdom, and even the Wizard Alliance of the Snow Wolf Kingdom. These major forces seem to be making some moves."
As the old man with the big pipe spoke, the Protector of the Dragon Pavilion quickly interjected, "Leader, are you concerned that these forces from the outer realms will attack young Xiao Yunlong?"
"Yes, there's a possibility. These major forces have likely realized that if Xiao Yunlong is allowed to grow further, the world's structure could change. Therefore, we must be vigilant. However, the alien races from the outer realms are already stirring, and I must remain here and cannot leave!"
The Protector of the Dragon Pavilion said, "I understand. I will return and assure you, Leader, I will follow your instructions and protect young Xiao Yunlong."
The old man with the big pipe waved his hand and smiled, "When you return, protecting him is only one part of it. Besides that, use this opportunity to defeat the ancient martial Huaxia Alliance and integrate it completely. With the imminent invasion of the alien races, our Dragon Country must unite and cease internal conflict. As for integrating the major forces of the world, that can be discussed later!"
"After everything is settled, bring him to see me directly!"
"Understood. I will prepare to return now," the Protector of the Dragon Pavilion said, cupping his hands.
"Go!" The old man with the big pipe waved his hand and continued to stand on the mountaintop, leisurely puffing smoke.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye. By this time, the news of the confrontation between Xiao Yunlong and Bu Qingyun, the two peerless heavenly prodigies of the Dragon Country, had spread like wildfire. It wasn't just the imperial capital; the entire Dragon Country was in an uproar, and many forces worldwide were closely monitoring the situation.
On the morning of August 15th, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the imperial capital had already seen a one-third increase in its population the previous night. These people had come from all over the world, eager to witness the legendary battle between the two heavenly prodigies that evening.
Early in the morning, various cameras and recording equipment were already set up around the Purple Forbidden Peak. It seemed this duel between the two heavenly prodigies was slated for a nationwide, even global, live broadcast.
Almost everyone in the imperial capital was discussing who would emerge victorious in this battle on the Purple Forbidden Peak.
Even many martial arts practitioners had set up betting stalls. From the odds, more people were betting on Bu Qingyun to win, and the payout rates were lower, indicating a general confidence in Bu Qingyun.
While the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th was already a lively occasion, the imperial capital today was even more bustling than in previous years, exuding a festive and joyous atmosphere surpassing even that of the New Year.
The two main protagonists, however, had not yet appeared. Bu Qingyun had returned from the outer realms a day earlier and had been confined to his pavilion, refusing all visitors, even those from the Feng family and his own master.
Bu Qingyun sat cross-legged in his pavilion, eyes closed, focusing on adjusting his mental state to its peak.
Of course, his successful return from the perilous forbidden land in the outer realms, known as a place of certain death, signified his triumph. His cultivation had also advanced to the Half-step Divine Core realm within a mere year and a half.
At his current age of twenty-eight, achieving such a terrifying level of cultivation truly marked him as a peerless heavenly prodigy, rarely seen in a century.
As for Xiao Yunlong, it was only in the afternoon that he slowly opened his eyes, concluding his cultivation.
Three months of continuous cultivation had finally allowed him to completely refine and absorb the two spirit stones he possessed. Xiao Yunlong's Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms technique had also reached a minor accomplishment, with his total breakthrough exceeding the thousand mark, reaching one thousand and ninety-nine.
Even more surprisingly, upon breaking through one thousand Divine Kingdoms, two complementary martial arts techniques appeared in Xiao Yunlong's mind.
One was "Sky-Breaking Divine Fist," clearly an offensive martial art of immense power. It was said that a single punch could cause the heavens to collapse and the earth to split, a force that this world might not withstand if unleashed with full power.
The other was "Flying Heaven Three Transformations," a movement technique. After cultivating it, Xiao Yunlong's movement speed would reach an incredibly terrifying level.
"I never expected this Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms technique to have accompanying methods, and they appeared directly in my mind, learned without practice, as if innate. This feeling is truly miraculous!" Xiao Yunlong exclaimed with immense excitement.
His cultivation had now surged dramatically, and with the appearance of these two martial arts techniques, he was like a tiger with wings.
Xiao Yunlong secretly estimated that even a Divine Core realm expert might not be able to withstand the full force of his Sky-Breaking Divine Fist, possibly being instantly killed with a single strike.
"It's time to emerge from seclusion!"
Xiao Yunlong briefly sensed and adapted to the surging power within his body, then emerged from his seclusion.
The sun was setting. Liu Ruyan, Zhuge Wushuang, Tu Fu, and others were already waiting in the reception hall. Even Li Jiuxiao, Nangong Qingzhu, and others had arrived, as they all understood the significance of tonight's battle on the Purple Forbidden Peak for their master.
After dinner, led by Xiao Yunlong, everyone set off for the Forbidden City.
The Forbidden City was exceptionally open to the public tonight, though only a select few were qualified to enter, primarily the highest echelons of the Dragon Country.
As night deepened, a full moon slowly rose from the east. The entire perimeter of the Forbidden City was already packed shoulder-to-shoulder.
Just as Xiao Yunlong pushed open the car door and stepped out, a figure clad in green suddenly appeared in the sky, finally landing gracefully on the Purple Forbidden Peak.
"It's Bu Qingyun, that's him! So cool! I thought it was an immortal descending from the heavens just now!"
"Indeed, he truly is a peerless heavenly prodigy, even hailed as the number one among the younger generation in the Dragon Country. That movement technique just now was incredibly stylish!"
Instantly, the entire area around the Forbidden City erupted in excitement. Various cameras focused on Bu Qingyun atop the Purple Forbidden Peak, broadcasting live. Not only the Dragon Country but also the entire world was now watching this arrogant and imposing youth.
Bu Qingyun's expression was calm. The autumn wind rustled his long hair, his green robes swayed, and he held a green sword in his hand. He exuded an otherworldly aura, an indescribable elegance and handsomeness.
Xiao Yunlong glanced up at him, offering a slight smile. Then, without any apparent movement, he suddenly soared into the air, instantly landing on the Purple Forbidden Peak, about ten meters away from Bu Qingyun.
The crowd erupted in another wave of clamor, with everyone discussing the situation animatedly.
"Senior Hou, do you think Xiao Yunlong can win against that fellow Bu Qingyun?" San Zhangjiao asked Hou Shanze, who stood beside him on a step within the Forbidden City.
Hou Shanze looked up at the two figures atop the highest roof of the Forbidden City and pursed his lips. "It's hard to say. Both are very strong, and I can't see through either of them. However, you might not know this, but Bu Qingyun is said to have forcefully entered a forbidden zone for training recently and succeeded. It's certain that his cultivation must have surged."
"If that's the case, then it's truly difficult to predict," San Zhangjiao said worriedly.
Hou Shanze shook his head slightly and smiled. "Actually, I'm not too concerned about the outcome of their duel. Behind their fight tonight, there will be a much larger battle, one that will undoubtedly be a war for national destiny."
"What do you mean by that, Senior Hou?" San Zhangjiao quickly asked.
"I can't reveal too much right now. Just watch closely," Hou Shanze replied with a smile, ending the conversation.
Beneath the eaves of the Forbidden City, Feng Jiuge, the elder of the Feng family, narrowed his eyes and glared menacingly at Xiao Yunlong on the Purple Forbidden Peak, gritting his teeth and saying fiercely, "Xiao Yunlong, tonight is your death day. No one can save you!"
The full moon slowly ascended, its moonlight, like flowing water, cast upon the two figures on the Purple Forbidden Peak.
Bu Qingyun, with one hand behind his back, spoke calmly, "The sword in my hand is called Heaven-Cleaver. Once unsheathed, it will surely bring about the collapse of the heavens and the splitting of the earth. I have not yet fully mastered its entire power. In other words, if I unleash a single sword strike, your life will be in danger. Therefore, you can still admit defeat now and avoid me harming you."
Xiao Yunlong raised his fist and chuckled, "This fist of mine is called Sky-Breaker. One punch can cause the heavens to fall and the earth to shatter. You can still admit defeat now!"
"If that is the case, then let us begin. Today, you and I will decide the victor, and also our fates!"
Bu Qingyun let out a cold snort, his aura surging. Instantly, the clouds above his head churned, obscuring the moon in the sky.
However, at that moment, a white disc appeared above Bu Qingyun's head. Although the disc was not large, it emitted a dazzling white light, making even the moon in the sky appear dim in comparison.
"This is... Divine Core power! So, this Bu Qingyun has already taken half a step into the Divine Core realm!"
"That's right, it is indeed Divine Core power. Because he has only reached the Half-step Divine Core and has not truly condensed a Divine Core, what he is displaying is a disc, not a Divine Core shape!"
"Even though it's only Half-step Divine Core, it's still incredibly formidable. Bu Qingyun should win this battle today!"
Suddenly, with a clang like a dragon's roar, Bu Qingyun drew his Heaven-Cleaver sword and thrust it forward like a streak of light.
With this sword strike, he utilized his full Divine Core power, as if condensing the might of heaven and earth. At this moment, the very heavens and earth changed color.
Xiao Yunlong remained standing still, watching the sword strike that carried the might of heaven and earth approach. He slowly raised his right index and middle fingers, pinching them together.
Instantly, everything came to a halt. The howling winds and swirling clouds stopped, and Bu Qingyun's unleashed aura dissipated.
Only then did everyone clearly see that Bu Qingyun's sharp and terrifying Heaven-Cleaver sword was being held between Xiao Yunlong's two fingers.
"This..." Everyone who witnessed this scene was stunned, and even people worldwide watching the live broadcast were completely shocked, unable to believe their eyes.
"What in the world is going on? Such a terrifying sword strike, a full-power strike from a Half-step Divine Core realm expert, a strike that condensed the might of heaven and earth, was actually caught by two fingers?"
"I can't believe it either, but the facts are right before our eyes. This is too shocking!"
"What is happening? Could these two be faking it? Did you see clearly just now?"
"Yes, we saw it clearly! The cameras couldn't keep up with the pace, it was too fast. But I can feel it, that guy named Xiao seems incredibly powerful!"
Bu Qingyun stood frozen in place, as if petrified. He was the closest to Xiao Yunlong, and he knew the power of his own sword strike better than anyone. Therefore, when Xiao Yunlong caught his sword with just two fingers, he was more shocked and amazed than anyone.
At this moment, Bu Qingyun's heart was in turmoil, filled with shock, confusion, and disbelief.
Xiao Yunlong spoke calmly, "Do you admit defeat?"
Hearing this, Bu Qingyun jolted as if electrocuted, snapping back to reality. After a moment of hesitation, he finally lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and said, "I admit defeat!"
"This sword is not bad. I'll take it as a trophy for now!" Xiao Yunlong said calmly. With a slight exertion of force, the sword was in his hand.
Bu Qingyun was stunned for a moment, but ultimately said nothing. He leaped off the high rooftop and departed with a dejected air, quickly disappearing into the night, and out of everyone's astonished gazes.
"I never expected it. I thought there would be an intense, legendary battle, but it ended just like that!"
"Yes, it was too fast. It left everyone wanting more. It ended so quickly!"
The onlookers around the Forbidden City shook their heads and began to disperse.
However, at this very moment, an unexpected change occurred!
Three powerful figures suddenly appeared in the sky. The leader was none other than Lu Yuan, the Deputy Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion. The other two also possessed considerable cultivation, both being experts at the Half-step Divine Dao realm, and were the two Deputy Alliance Leaders of the Huaxia Alliance.
The three instantly landed on the rooftop, surrounding Xiao Yunlong.
This sudden turn of events immediately caused the onlookers who were enjoying the spectacle to stop in their tracks.
"You, surnamed Xiao, you have immense audacity! How dare you kill my two disciples? Today is your death day!" Lu Yuan said sternly, his aura surging.
Xiao Yunlong glanced at him and said calmly, "It seems you are Lu Yuan, the Deputy Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion. And these two must be from the Huaxia Alliance?"
"Hmph, surnamed Xiao, you dared to kill our Huaxia Alliance's stewards. This is a capital offense. You must die today!" the two Deputy Alliance Leaders of the Huaxia Alliance shouted sternly.
Of course, the people below could not hear their words, as these were secrets to the vast majority of ordinary people.
"We don't need to waste words with him. Attack!" Lu Yuan snorted coldly and was about to make a move.
However, at this moment, the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion suddenly appeared, flashing across the sky and instantly arriving in the air above the Purple Forbidden Peak.
"Lu Yuan, stop! Xiao Yunlong is a rare heavenly prodigy of our Dragon Country, a once-in-a-millennium talent. You cannot harm him!" the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion said sternly.
Lu Yuan glanced at the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion and said sternly, "Pavilion Master, if it were any other matter, I would agree with you. But this matter today is different. This fellow surnamed Xiao killed both of my beloved disciples. He must die today!"
"Is that so? Then try to make a move. Don't blame me for not warning you. If you make a move, it will be considered defying the Dragon Pavilion's orders, which is a capital offense!"
The Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion spoke with immense authority, hovering in mid-air. The crowd below exclaimed at this sight.
Of course, those with higher martial arts cultivation knew that anyone who could hover in mid-air must have cultivated to the Divine Core realm.
"Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion, if I'm not mistaken, he must be the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion!" someone exclaimed within the Forbidden City.
"Wonderful! I never expected even the elusive Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion to appear!" the crowd said excitedly.
Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes and said, "Even if I have to defy the Dragon Pavilion's decree today, I will kill this dog-like fellow surnamed Xiao. Huaxia Alliance Leader, it's up to you next!"
As soon as his words fell, a dark figure suddenly appeared out of thin air, standing before the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion.
"Huaxia Alliance Leader, you truly have come!" the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion said with a cold snort.
The Huaxia Alliance Leader said sternly, "I had no choice but to come. This fellow surnamed Xiao has already threatened my Huaxia Alliance. He must die today."
The Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion sneered, "You must have seen just now that Bu Qingyun, with his Half-step Divine Core realm cultivation, was defeated by Xiao Yunlong in a single move. Do you think Lu Yuan and his three quasi-Divine Core realm lackeys can take him down?"
The Huaxia Alliance Leader sighed, "I truly did not expect this. I didn't expect this fellow surnamed Xiao to be so powerful. Fortunately, I was prepared!"
With that, he waved his hand towards the dark void and said, "Four of you, come out!"
As his voice fell, four ancient and hoarse voices suddenly appeared out of thin air. They were also hovering in mid-air, all being Divine Core realm powerhouses.
"The Four Wandering Sages of the Outer Realms, I never expected it to be you four!" The Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion's expression changed slightly.
"Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion, it's been a long time. I fear we must offend you today!" the Four Wandering Sages cupped their hands.
These Four Wandering Sages of the Outer Realms were originally veteran grandmasters of the ancient martial world, and also among the first to come into contact with the outer realms. Their martial arts cultivation was already not low, so the earlier they entered the outer realms, the more powerful and advanced their cultivation became.
The Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion's expression was somewhat displeased, but he still snorted coldly, "Huaxia Alliance Leader, do you think only you are prepared? Do I not have my own preparations? Three Senior Xuanyuan elders, please reveal yourselves!"
As he spoke, three figures suddenly appeared out of thin air, also Divine Core realm powerhouses.
The people below and the audience watching on television were already shocked beyond measure. At this point, they had no energy to discuss anything; they simply stared with their mouths agape at the numerous powerful experts above.
Even Xiao Yunlong was greatly surprised. He never imagined that a duel on the Purple Forbidden Peak would bring forth so many powerful figures.
"I truly didn't expect that you, Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion, would even invite back the Three Xuanyuan Elders. However, this is likely still not enough..."
As the Huaxia Alliance Leader spoke, he suddenly looked up at the void to the west and then said with a cold smile, "It's rare for today to be so lively, with so many old acquaintances appearing. Shouldn't you few also show yourselves?"
As his voice fell, three figures appeared out of thin air. The three had different appearances and physiques; they were not from the Dragon Country.
The Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion's expression finally turned grim. He gritted his teeth and said, "Hall Master of the Fusang Yin-Yang Palace, Alliance Leader of the Snow Wolf Wizard Alliance, and Hall Master of the Holy Heaven Gate of the Brahma Kingdom. I never expected the three of you to be here as well!"
These Fusang Yin-Yang Palace, Snow Wolf Kingdom Wizard Alliance, and Holy Heaven Gate of the Brahma Kingdom were not secular organizations but forces from the outer realms, roughly equivalent in power to the Dragon Pavilion and Huaxia Alliance.
"Huaxia Alliance Leader, this is our Dragon Country's internal affair. I never expected you to collude with foreign powers. You have committed a capital offense. If our Leader learns of this, you will surely die!" the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion shouted coldly.
The Huaxia Alliance Leader couldn't help but sneer, "As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. I have no collusion with the other three forces; we merely share a common enemy now. Even if the Leader finds out, I have no fear!"
With that, the Huaxia Alliance Leader shouted, "Next, I will tie down the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion. The four Wandering Sages will deal with the Three Xuanyuan Elders. As for the three of you, use this opportunity to eliminate that fellow surnamed Xiao!"
"That would be for the best!" The Hall Master of the Yin-Yang Palace, the Alliance Leader of the Wizard Alliance, and the Hall Master of the Holy Heaven Gate, these three Divine Core realm powerhouses, flew directly towards Xiao Yunlong.
"Damn it, I never expected so many experts to appear at once. I was careless! It's too late to notify the Leader now!"
The Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion finished speaking, then turned to Xiao Yunlong and said, "Young friend Xiao, I will do my best to hold them off. Remember not to fight prolonged battles. As long as you have an opportunity..."
However, before he could finish, Xiao Yunlong's figure slowly ascended, also hovering in mid-air.
"What? He can also hover in the air? Could it be that he has also reached the Divine Core realm?" everyone exclaimed.
"Since he could defeat that Half-step Divine Core realm expert Bu Qingyun in one move, it's not strange for him to be a true Divine Core realm expert!"
The Huaxia Alliance Leader glanced at Xiao Yunlong, gritted his teeth, and shouted, "Even if you are a Divine Core realm expert, you will surely die facing the combined assault of three Divine Core realm powerhouses!"
"Surely die? Very well. Since you all want to kill me, I will unleash my full power today and show you my true strength!"
Xiao Yunlong let out a cold laugh and directly opened all the Divine Kingdoms within his body. Instantly, a violent aura swept out.
"This kid has such a powerful aura. Let's attack and kill him!" The Hall Master of the Yin-Yang Palace snorted coldly and made the first move.
"You court death! Sky-Breaking Divine Fist!" Xiao Yunlong roared, directly unleashing his ultimate technique, the Sky-Breaking Divine Fist.
As he punched, a golden fist imprint appeared in the void!
With a resounding boom!
The golden fist imprint directly shattered the opponent's attack and then surged towards the Hall Master of the Yin-Yang Palace. At this moment, the terrifying power of the Sky-Breaking Fist blew apart the Hall Master of the Yin-Yang Palace's body, causing him to explode on the spot, and even the space around the Hall Master of the Yin-Yang Palace began to collapse.
"This..." The other two Divine Core realm experts were terrified by this sight.
Even the Huaxia Alliance Leader and the Four Wandering Sages of the Outer Realms in the distance showed expressions of horror.
"Kill!" Xiao Yunlong roared and unleashed two more punches in succession.
The surging power of the Sky-Breaking Fist rushed out. Neither the Alliance Leader of the Wizard Alliance nor the Hall Master of the Holy Heaven Gate had any ability to resist. Their bodies were blown apart by a single punch.
"This... This is too powerful! Three Divine Core realm powerhouses were blown apart by his three punches. Is this even human? This is simply a god descending to earth!"
The Three Xuanyuan Elders, who witnessed this scene, were also moved and horrified.
"Damn it, this guy isn't human, he's a devil! Run... Run quickly!"
The Huaxia Alliance Leader was almost scared out of his wits and immediately tried to flee.
"Escape?" Xiao Yunlong unleashed a punch from a distance towards the opponent's head.
The next moment, the Huaxia Alliance Leader's head exploded with a bang, dying a most certain death. What was the use of a Divine Core realm expert? They couldn't withstand the power of the Sky-Breaking Divine Fist. With the Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms cultivated to over a thousand, his combat power was almost god-like.
In fact, the Divine Cores cultivated by these so-called Divine Core realm powerhouses were all fake cores, not the Golden Core Dao of ancient times. Xiao Yunlong's Three Thousand Divine Kingdoms technique was even more formidable than the ancient Golden Core Dao techniques.
Therefore, this was destined to be a crushing battle!
The four Wandering Sages of the Outer Realms, seeing this, knelt down and begged for mercy without any hesitation.
Just as Xiao Yunlong was about to make a move, the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion shouted, "Brother Xiao, please show mercy. They are, after all, people of our Dragon Country. With the invasion of the outer realm alien races imminent, we need all the manpower we can get. Let them atone for their crimes and contribute!"
Hearing this, Xiao Yunlong retracted his hand and then turned to look at Lu Yuan.
However, before Xiao Yunlong could make a move, the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion flew forward and killed Lu Yuan with a single palm strike.
This peak battle came and ended quickly. However, after this night, the entire imperial capital, the Dragon Country, and even the entire world were thoroughly shocked, especially their perceptions which were completely overturned.
"Thank you, Senior Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion, for your help!" Xiao Yunlong flew over and cupped his hands slightly.
"You're welcome. I was also asked to come by someone. I thought it was over just now. It seems the Leader was right, you are truly strong. Not only have you caught up to me, but you have far surpassed me. That cultivation technique is truly heaven-defying!" the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion sighed.
Xiao Yunlong frowned upon hearing this, "Senior Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion, you were asked to come by someone? Who asked you to come, and how do you know I cultivated a heaven-defying technique? And who is this 'Leader' you speak of?"
The Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion smiled and said, "So you didn't know. The Leader I speak of is the old man with the big pipe who gave you the cultivation technique back then. He's the one who asked me to come."
"So that's how it is. Does that mean that old man with the big pipe has always been in the outer realms?" Xiao Yunlong finally realized.
"Yes. By the way, now that the matter is resolved, the Leader said to bring you directly to him. With the invasion of the outer realm alien races imminent, there's no time to delay. Shall we go now?" the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion asked.
"That's no problem, of course. However, I still have some matters to attend to. Please come to my Beiyun Residence tomorrow, and I will accompany you then!" Xiao Yunlong said.
"No problem, I'll come find you tomorrow!" the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion said, then flickered and disappeared from the spot.
The night passed without incident. The next morning, led by the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Pavilion, Xiao Yunlong and Liu Ruyan entered the outer realms together, thus beginning an even more exciting and legendary journey of experience.
The End of the Book!
[The performance of this book was not ideal. As per the website editor's request, it concludes here. Fortunately, the secular arc has been completed, which can be considered a rough conclusion. The book is not as satisfying as I had hoped, and I apologize to the friends who enjoyed it!]