Mastering the Exalted, Unleashing Divine Powers; Risking All Against the Wisdom King!

10:05 a.m.

Meng Chuan stepped out of the banner and reclined on the bed to watch the "Daoist-Buddhist showdown."

Until he broke through the fourth threshold, he no longer had to practice standing meditation. What a relief!

He cast his gaze toward the wall. The Intelligent Brain's projected screen was so crisp it felt as though he were there.

Onscreen:

Mountains rose beside the sea. Immense peaks pierced the clouds, and buildings covered their slopes in a spectacular display.

Boats crowded the broad waterway along the mountainside, while shuttles crossed overhead, trailing azure neon. The blend of technology and natural beauty was a feast for his eyes.

"Now this is advanced. So this is what a developed planet in the Dao Domain looks like..."

Watching Liaohuo and Chen Zhiming face off in the mental world, Meng Chuan felt a flicker of curiosity and longing.

Once his body underwent gang transformation, he too could achieve Transcendence and go see the world for himself.

Beside the waterway:

Liaohuo walked slowly, dragging his blade. His Dragon Kasaya gleamed gold, the Elephant Lord showed its edge, and his expression was as still as an ancient well.

Though he had lost to Meng Chuan the day before, he seemed entirely unaffected.

He remained calm and composed, radiating a terrifying aura.

"I am no stepping stone for others to trample underfoot..."

Beneath the waterway, an enormous shadow prowled, gathering a hidden killing intent.

Liaohuo gazed across the canal and stopped by the docks to wait.

Before long, a figure in magnificent crimson robes appeared, hovering above the distant horizon.

The moment Chen Zhiming appeared, the barrage erupted in cheers.

"Some people are just born popular..."

Meng Vajra and Liaohuo both remained silent...

What others thought did not matter. The bigger fist was what counted.

Meng Chuan