Just as Chen Nianzhi was guarding Gale Valley, a quiet upheaval had already taken place far away, at the heart of the great tribulation.
In the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, the Dragon Palace's eldest prince had suffered repeated heavy injuries amid the great tribulation.
That day, he watched the Mountain-Protecting Array gradually weaken. In the end, he could no longer sit still and went to find the master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace.
"Father, the defeat is already certain. We can barely hold on out there."
"Why don't we break out together before the array is breached?"
The master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace remained expressionless. He slowly drew a deep breath, adjusting himself to his peak condition.
Then he smiled faintly and said, "My son, don't be anxious. Your father has a way to defeat them."
"Is that really so?"
Seeing how confident the master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace was, the Dragon Palace's eldest prince brightened with delight. He immediately asked, "What is your backup plan, Father? Why not use it at once?"
"There's no need to hurry."
The master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace wore a faintly cold smile as he looked at the Dragon Palace's eldest prince. "As long as your father breaks through to the Heavenly Immortal realm, those useless fools outside will be no more than clay chickens and pottery dogs."
"Break through to the Heavenly Immortal realm?"
The Dragon Palace's eldest prince was overcome with joy. He asked excitedly, "Father, are you truly confident you can break through?"
"Mm. The great tribulation has built up to this point. I'm only one final step away."
The master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace spoke coolly, then looked at the Dragon Palace's eldest prince. "But I'll need something from you, my