Qiangu Dieting

Boom—

Deep within the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters building, an incomparably powerful aura suddenly erupted like a volcano. The ground shook violently, cracks splitting across its surface as though torn apart by some colossal beast.

Immediately afterward, a silver-white pillar of light shot into the sky. Its dazzling brilliance pierced the clouds, staining the entire sky silver-white.

"Who dares cause trouble at the Spirit Pagoda!"

A deep, imposing voice resounded between heaven and earth. Though it was not loud, it seemed to carry a strange power that made everyone's eardrums tremble. Even the buildings of the entire Spirit Pagoda Headquarters resonated with it, buzzing incessantly.

The overwhelming pressure contained in that voice was like an invisible mountain, crushing everyone until they could barely breathe. Some of the weaker Spirit Masters collapsed directly to the ground.

A glimmer of light flashed through Qiangu Dongfeng's previously lifeless eyes despite his severe injuries. He struggled to raise his head and uttered two weak yet hopeful words: "Father!"

At that moment, it was as though he had grasped a lifeline. His limp body even regained a little strength.

In an instant, the blinding white light dissipated like a receding tide. Above the towering buildings of Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, ripples spread through space as a snow-haired old man slowly emerged from the void.

His silver hair danced wildly in the wind, his robes snapping loudly. Standing in midair, he was shrouded in an unfathomable aura. His profound gaze shot toward the villa district like an eagle's, as though it could pierce through layers of space and see everything.

"Qiangu Dieting."

Yun Ming, who had been deep in thought, sensed a somewhat familiar aura. He shifted his gaze slightly and immediately recognized the old man. The newcomer was none other than the previous Tower Master of the