Endless Ascension

"Third-Level Qi Refining!"

Four large characters formed from the faint white glow emitted by the enormous transparent crystal stele used to test spiritual power realms. Though dim, they were exceptionally glaring.

The youth had sword-like brows, bright eyes, and a handsome, elegant bearing. Yet at this moment, his expression was ugly, with a faint trace of self-mockery at the corner of his lips.

He clenched his fists tightly, his nails piercing his palms. He used this physical pain to lessen the more piercing pain in his heart.

"Long Ao, early Third-Level Qi Refining!"

A middle-aged man looked at the information displayed on the crystal stele and announced it in an indifferent tone.

Whispers rose all around them.

"Heh, just as I expected. Another year wasted standing still."

"Ah, this trash really is useless. Such a waste of that handsome face and such an imposing name. I even had thoughts about him before."

"If Big Sister hadn't ordered it, this kind of trash would have been kicked out of the family long ago and left to fend for himself. Why would he still have the chance to eat and drink for free in the family?"

"Hey, do you think Big Sister has taken a fancy to that boy's looks? Maybe she plans to take him into her harem someday?"

"Bullshit! Who is Big Sister? A peerless genius seen only once in ten thousand years, renowned throughout the Great Yuan World! How could she possibly fancy some pretty boy who has remained at Third-Level Qi Refining after cultivating for years?"

"That's true. There are plenty of pretty boys. In the Great Yuan World, strength is the foundation of everything."

"But Big Sister may not want him, while an ordinary man like me isn't picky. Hehehe..."

"You lecher! You never think about anything