Within Yuheng Star Palace, Old Mu stared at the five-clawed golden dragon of fate manifested behind Lin Baichuan, his face filled with astonishment and disbelief.
His eyes widened, and even his breathing grew somewhat rapid.
"A fate taking the form of a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon—this place is truly favored by heaven and earth!"
Old Mu murmured, "With such towering fate, let alone becoming the master's inner disciple, he would more than qualify as a personal disciple..."
At the same time.
Within that vast starry sky, the golden dragon of fate behind Lin Baichuan manifested and roared toward the heavens.
Lin Baichuan immediately reacted. His eyes shone brilliantly as he pushed the Eye of Void Piercing to its utmost limit and once again looked out across the surrounding starry sky.
At that moment, dazzling light gathered between heaven and earth. As billions of stars trembled, the light grew increasingly resplendent and shone down upon Lin Baichuan.
The next moment, that ancient voice rang out once more.
"Your fate has transformed into a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon. You are quite exceptional... Congratulations, you have passed the fifth trial..."
The voice echoed endlessly through the starry sky.
Before Lin Baichuan could react, this expanse of starry sky suddenly exploded.
Then, Lin Baichuan felt the world spin around him. By the time everything settled, he had already returned to the great hall from before.
Old Mu had been waiting there. The instant he saw Lin Baichuan arrive, a broad smile spread across his face.
"I admit it—I have underestimated you once again..."
Old Mu looked at Lin Baichuan and smiled faintly. "Your strength has far surpassed my expectations, and your fate has astonished me even more!
For one's fate to take the form of a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon—throughout the ages, those blessed with such heaven-defying