In the Northern Divine Realm, Ning Chen transcended his tribulation, becoming the first Three Realm Heavenly Venerate in the history of the Divine Realm.
Ning Chen's upper garments had long been destroyed by the heavenly tribulation. Cracks ran across his bronze skin, glaringly vivid.
Gradually, phoenix and devilish energy surged forth, and the injuries within Ning Chen's body rapidly healed, restoring him to his former state.
Before the Imperial Palace, the Empress stood quietly, waiting for him to recover from his injuries.
As time passed bit by bit, before the Water Cloud Imperial Palace, upon the shattered earth, chaotic power surged around Ning Chen. The three forces of differing attributes fused, separated, fused again, and separated again, already reaching great mastery.
After an entire day and night, Ning Chen opened his eyes, and the aura around him gradually stabilized.
Before the Imperial Palace, the Empress stepped forward. Looking at the white-haired young man before her, she said, "Come. Let me see what you are capable of."
"Please enlighten me!"
Ning Chen raised his hand. Zhu Xian flew up and landed in his grasp. As his words fell, his figure shot forward.
Phoenix fire spread through the air. Swift as lightning, Ning Chen flashed before the Empress in an instant, Zhu Xian slashing down without mercy.
The Empress narrowed her eyes. Frosty energy erupted around her as divine essence gathered over her body. She raised her slender hand and, with a clang, blocked the immortal sword's edge.
"Hah!"
Ning Chen let out a deep shout, and astonishing force erupted from his sword, pressing down upon the Water Cloud Empress.
"Mm?"
Feeling the immense pressure transmitted to her right hand, the Water Cloud Empress's brows furrowed slightly as she retreated half a step.
With his power enhanced, Ning Chen forced the Water