The man's face had beautiful and delicate features, without a single flaw. His features were well-defined, with a high nose bridge and a pair of almond-shaped eyes. He was very handsome, but his expression revealed a hint of coldness.
The man was none other than Su Chen!
A hundred years ago, he did not perish in that great battle; it was all just a play he put on. Su Chen first had Lin Fan's uncle, the man in white, pretend to fight him, and then used a wisp of his own avatar to deceive everyone.
As for why he did this, it was naturally because of Lin Fan, Jianxin, and Ye Lingxi. Only if he died would the three of them not depend on him and be able to face everything on their own. Even when facing a desperate situation, they could unleash their greatest potential.
You must understand that the path of cultivation is a solitary journey against the current, with no one to rely on and no shortcuts to leisure. True cultivation means pushing yourself into desperate situations and experiencing the edge of life and death.
Only in dire straits can one unleash their full potential; in the fires of hardship, the soul is tempered and the will is elevated. When all escape routes are cut off, the only way forward is to forge one's own path to strength, guided by blood and sweat.
Only through such rigorous training can one leave a bloody mark with each step on the long road of cultivation, advancing towards a more powerful realm and becoming an existence standing at the pinnacle of the world, overlooking all living beings.
Before Su Chen died, Lin Fan, Jianxin, and Ye Lingxi almost always thought of Su Chen first whenever they encountered a desperate situation, instead of trying to solve it themselves. If that were the case, how could they unleash their full potential?
This is impossible, and it's not permissible. Su Chen knew all three of them well; if they wanted to become stronger, they had to cut off all their escape routes. Therefore, Su Chen chose to put on this act.
Without Su Chen's safety net, the three of them will have to rely on themselves from now on, to fight their way out on their own!
Su Chen had been traveling in the God Realm for a hundred years before finally arriving at White Orchid Star. As for why he came to White Orchid Star, it was to see someone— Yan Qingwu, who had been taken away by the powerful War God Clan!
After being brought back by the War God Clan, Yan Qingwu immediately received the inheritance and awakened her powerful bloodline. The War God Divine Clan Chief also announced that Yan Qingwu would be the Goddess of the War God Divine Clan and the Goddess of the entire White Orchid Star!
Therefore, Yan Qingwu's current status is quite high, and as a result, there are countless people pursuing her. Many young masters and Divine Son from various planets have launched fierce pursuits, but none of them have been able to win her heart.
Su Chen rested in the ancient city for one night, and the next day he arrived at the territory of the War God Clan. He was immediately stopped by several powerful figures. These powerful figures were all wearing armor, with majestic expressions and powerful auras. They were at least Transcendence experts!
The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in black armor. His aura was far more terrifying than the others, and all the powerful figures followed him.
"You are not a member of my War God Clan, leave immediately!" the middle-aged man said coldly, showing no politeness whatsoever.
"I'm here to find someone," Su Chen said calmly.
The middle-aged man frowned, carefully scrutinizing Su Chen. He noticed that Su Chen's demeanor and clothing were unusual. After a moment's thought, he asked, "Who are you seeing?"
" Yan Qingwu," Su Chen said calmly.
"How dare you! How dare you call the goddess's name like that?" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man flew into a rage, unleashing a terrifying pressure that Transcendence Ninth Layer. The space cracked inch by inch, and the immense pressure instantly pressed down on Su Chen.
However, Su Chen remained expressionless and unaffected.
The middle-aged man's eyes widened in surprise, realizing that Su Chen was probably no ordinary person. However, he didn't care. This was their War God Clan's territory, after all. So what if Su Chen was extraordinary? Would he dare to act recklessly here?
Just as he was about to give the order to capture Su Chen, several roars suddenly resounded between heaven and earth, earth-shattering and rolling in. The universe seemed to tremble, and every inch of space seemed to be stirred up by the magnificent sound waves.
The middle-aged man and the other powerful figures paled in shock. They quickly looked up and saw a nine-headed dragon looming in the churning sky!
Their bodies were enormous, their scales shimmering with a deep, cold light, their whiskers waving wildly, their crimson eyes revealing a strong sense of ferocity, and their breath turning into rolling thunderclouds that churned in the sky.
These nine giant dragons were pulling a luxurious chariot. The chariot was inlaid with dazzling gems, radiating a mysterious and dazzling brilliance, leaving a golden trail as it swept across the sky.
"This is... this is Young Master Di Tian's mount!" The middle-aged man recognized the carriage and was immediately startled, his eyes revealing deep apprehension.
" Di Tian? Is that the Di Tian from Heavenly Canopy Star?"
"If it really is him, then that's incredible! You must know, Young Master Di Tian broke through to the God King at such a young age; he's a true prodigy. Furthermore, thanks to his exceptional cultivation talent and strength, he was accepted as a personal disciple by the Lord of the World-Shining Divine Hall. His future achievements will be unimaginable!"
"I've heard that Young Master Di Tian is pursuing the Goddess; it's probably true!"
The powerful figures behind the middle-aged man were whispering among themselves.
"Shut up, all of you! Prepare to welcome Young Master Di Tian!" the middle-aged man snapped, then straightened his black armor, stood respectfully, and awaited Di Tian's arrival.
"Roar!"
The roar of the nine-headed dragon was deafening. It hovered in front of the middle-aged man, its scarlet eyes fixed on him and his companions. The aura emanating from it caused them to tremble violently involuntarily.
"Even his mount is this terrifying. This Di Tian is truly outrageous," the middle-aged man muttered to himself.
Just then, the carriage slowly opened, and a man dressed in a golden robe stepped out steadily. His golden hair, like brilliant sunlight, was distinct and fell freely over his broad shoulders, swaying gently in the wind.
The man in the golden robe was handsome, with deep blue eyes that shimmered with an eerie light, making those who looked at him feel insignificant. The middle-aged man and the others felt their souls tremble just from the moment their eyes met.
"We pay our respects to Di Tian!" The middle-aged man and his companions hurriedly bowed, their expressions extremely respectful, daring not to be disrespectful in the slightest.
Di Tian glanced at them casually, nodded slightly, and showed no emotional fluctuation. Suddenly, he noticed Su Chen. Looking at the man who was even more handsome than himself, Di Tian immediately became interested. "What's your name?"
Su Chen remained calm and did not respond.
"How dare you! Why aren't you paying your respects to Young Master Di Tian? Do you have a death wish?" the middle-aged man snapped.
However, Su Chen remained unmoved.
"You!" The middle-aged man was furious at Su Chen's attitude.
"Enough." Just as the middle-aged man was about to teach Su Chen a lesson, Di Tian raised his hand to stop him.
"Yes." The middle-aged man hurriedly bowed and nodded, then glanced coldly at Su Chen, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.