Within the majestic, imposing hall of the Azure Dragon Race, a solemn atmosphere pressed the entire gathering into silence.
At the very center of the hall, two tall figures faced each other from a distance, their gazes clashing as their fighting spirit surged. Spiritual power trembled faintly around them as both lowered their stances and gathered strength, assuming their ultimate fighting postures. The final contest that would decide the Azure Dragon Race's future had reached its last moments.
Everyone in the hall held their breath, their eyes fixed on the two combatants. Seated upon the raised dais was a composed, dignified elder-the current patriarch of the Azure Dragon Race.
Today's contest was the race's once-in-a-century battle of succession.
The two young men fighting below the dais were both the patriarch's personal disciples. The victor would not only wield the Azure Dragon Race's sacred treasure-the Superpower Lock-but also directly succeed as its next patriarch, taking charge of the entire race's fortunes and honor.
Meanwhile, deep within the mountains and forests of the Second Universe, ripples suddenly stirred through space. Three figures materialized out of thin air and landed quietly, their auras calm.
They were Yun Tian, Feng Ying, and Tian Yu, who had crossed over from another universe.
Tian Yu surveyed the unfamiliar yet familiar mountains and woods around her and asked softly, "Brother, is this the Second Universe? It looks almost exactly like our First Universe."
Yun Tian nodded slightly, gazing out across the landscape. "That's right. Parallel universes lie beside one another and share similar origins. The closer their levels, the greater the resemblance between their landscapes and the laws governing all things."
"So that's how it works." Tian Yu nodded in understanding.
"Let's go." Yun Tian withdrew his gaze, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. "The Azure