All Members Break Through

When Qin Tian returned to the valley, Zaitu's Inner Demon Tribulation had already ended.

The White Tiger general stood proudly at the center of the valley, Fangtian Painted Halberd in hand. The aura of a Seventh Order powerhouse radiated from his entire body—profound and sharp, like a freshly drawn blade that displayed its edge without restraint.

The lingering remnants of the fiery clouds in the valley were still slowly fading at the horizon, casting their final orange-red glow upon him and illuminating his resolute face.

Those tiger eyes were brighter than before. Within their depths seemed to linger intertwining shadows of lightning and flame—the marks left upon his soul by the Three Tribulations of Man and Heaven.

The moment he saw Qin Tian, Zaitu immediately put away his Fangtian Painted Halberd, clasped his fists, bowed, and deeply saluted Qin Tian.

"Thank you, Military Lord, for your many years of guidance! From this day onward, Ran Tu will never betray your trust and will swear loyalty unto death!"

His voice was low and resonant, carrying almost reverent solemnity. For this proud general of the Golden Family to say such words, the excitement and gratitude in his heart were plain to see.

For Zaitu, joining Ice Extreme Pass could be called a major turning point in his life.

He had risen to fame in his youth. Born into the Golden Family and blessed with extraordinary talent, he had become a Major General at an early age, reached Peak Sixth Order, and taken command of the White Tiger Legion.

Looking across his generation, there were very few who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

His life had been a straight line of constant ascent, without setbacks or lows—only flowers and applause.

Yet after that, everything came to a halt.

His strength, rank,