Dominance, Dominance!

Chen Xiao had long anticipated that this would happen. Thus, he had never allowed the Flower of Merit to bloom completely, leaving behind a trace of imperfection for it to blossom at the most crucial moment.

The instant the Flower of Merit bloomed, the power it unleashed was extraordinarily terrifying. The Glazed Academy Master's grasp, containing thirty percent of his power, was completely neutralized—and even sent the Glazed Academy Master reeling backward.

Gradually, the Flowers of Merit that had drifted down from the Talisman Mountain Golden Cauldron scattered away as well.

"Glazed Academy Master, it seems you truly don't have what it takes."

The corner of Chen Xiao's mouth lifted slightly as he looked at the Glazed Academy Master, a trace of mockery flashing through his eyes.

That was right—mockery.

The Glazed Academy Master had always believed Chen Xiao was nothing more than an ant, utterly incapable of comparing to Yellow Heaven Venerable. Yet now, the power Chen Xiao had unleashed had blocked the Glazed Academy Master's sure-to-succeeding grasp. It was the same as ruthlessly slapping the Glazed Academy Master across the face before everyone present.

And now, Chen Xiao was using the Glazed Academy Master's face as a stepping stone to establish his might!

At this moment, in everyone's eyes, Chen Xiao, the master of the Talisman Dao, truly possessed an imposing presence on par with the Glazed Academy Master—perhaps even more domineering than him.

"Flower of Merit, Flower of Merit..."

The Glazed Academy Master paid no attention to Chen Xiao's attitude. He stared blankly at the Flower of Merit petals slowly vanishing into the air, then slowly let out a breath.

"This Venerable says we should stop here today. What do you say?"

The next moment, the Glazed Academy Master raised his head and looked deeply at Chen