Return to the Cloud Water Dynasty

After listening to the Grandmaster's explanation, Dongfang Yueming felt no further emotion.

[Dragon Transformation Pool? Rare and precious materials?]

He simply smiled calmly.

Others achieve their Innate abilities through external means, but I... am self-made!

He was confident that, with his foundation that had reached the unprecedented Ultimate Perfection in every realm of the mortal world, once he forged the Innate Physique, he would surely be that supreme level that only existed in legends!

He put down his teacup, looked at the Grandmaster before him who had been so forthcoming with his knowledge, and asked, "Do you know where Dragon Firmament Academy is?"

"Dragon Firmament Academy?" The Grandmaster was taken aback upon hearing this, then searched his memory. "This name... I seem to have heard it from some people. It's not a sect, but more like... well, a place specifically for cultivating young talents and conducting academic exchanges. While not top-tier, it's still quite well-known. However, it's also located in the Central Domain, extremely far from here."

Dongfang Yueming nodded, having made up his mind.

Several days later, the giant ship slowly docked. Dongfang Yueming didn't greet anyone again, but quietly disembarked, blended into the crowd, and disappeared into the bustling streets of the Cloud Water Dynasty.

Meanwhile, the Heaven-Surging Alliance...

In a heavily guarded secret chamber, dense spiritual energy swirled wildly towards the center, only to be absorbed by a beautiful figure sitting cross-legged.

After a long while, Qianying slowly opened her eyes. A more refined and powerful Inner Force energy One Flash out from her body and then perfectly subsided.

Greater Inner Force!

Qu Yutang felt the surging power within her body, but her beautiful face showed no joy, only an unyielding coldness.

As she stepped out of the secret chamber, Gu Yue, the elder of the Punishment Hall who had been waiting outside, immediately came to greet her.

"Yutang, congratulations on completing your seclusion!" The tall, thin, hooked-nosed old man clapped his hands and laughed with genuine admiration, "Your talent truly amazes even this old man! At such a young age, you have already achieved Greater Inner Force; a future Grandmaster is within your grasp!"

However, after the praise, his tone shifted, a lingering shadow crossing his eyes. "It's a pity that Gao Long's revenge is still unavenged. The murderer has vanished without a trace, as if he'd evaporated into thin air. But... what's more important now is ' Dongfang Ri,' who's wanted by the Nirvana Sect! If we can capture him and hand him over to the Nirvana Sect, that would be an immense favor!"

Qu Yutang listened quietly without saying a word.

"Let's go, the Alliance Leader is already waiting inside the hall," Gu Yue said.

The two arrived at the main hall of the Heaven-Surging Alliance, one after the other. Seated in the main seat was a middle-aged man with a handsome face and refined demeanor. He wore a white brocade robe and appeared to be only in his thirties. His eyes, though seemingly reflecting a galaxy of stars, were so deep they were breathtaking. This was Xiao Tiance, the leader of the Heaven-Surging Alliance.

"Yutang, not bad." Xiao Tiance looked at Qu Yutang with a satisfied smile. "You haven't disappointed your teacher."

"Thank you for the compliment, Master." Qu Yutang immediately bowed and saluted, perfectly concealing the overwhelming hatred in his heart beneath his obsequious demeanor.

Xiao Tiance nodded, offered a few more words of encouragement, and then dismissed her.

Qu Yutang walked out of the main hall, preparing to return to her residence, when a clear, slightly arrogant voice came from not far away, clearly someone was waiting there on purpose.

"Qu Yutang! You stop right there!"

Princess Yun Qian of the Cloud Water Dynasty walked over with her head held high, surrounded by a group of royal guards. At this moment, her aura was also much stronger, clearly indicating that she had broken through to the Lesser Inner Force.

She sized Qu Yutang up and down, a hint of smugness on her face, and snorted, "Qu Yutang, how about it? This princess has been in seclusion for several months and has already reached the minor completion Lesser Inner Force. I've finally caught up with you this time!"

She had assumed that Qu Yutang was at most like her, having just achieved Lesser Inner Force.

However, Qu Yutang only glanced at her indifferently, but in that one glance, Yun Qian felt as if she were being crushed by a mountain, and even breathing became difficult!

"You... your cultivation level?!" Yun Qian's expression changed, only then realizing with horror that the other party's cultivation level was actually... actually at the Greater Inner Force!

How is that possible?!

Yun Qian's smug expression froze instantly, replaced by intense resentment and jealousy. Feeling her limelight stolen and losing face, she immediately dragged in her brother Yun Han, forcing a show of force, and boasted, "Hmph! So what if Greater Inner Force! My brother ranked higher than you during the Battle of the Flood Dragon Gate! Besides, he's already starting to prepare for his breakthrough to the Grandmaster realm!"

Qu Yutang remained expressionless, showing no interest whatsoever in these young girls' competitive behavior, and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Yun Qian realized she had made a fool of herself and quickly stopped her, finally revealing her purpose. "Hey! I heard from Father that he's planning to send my brother and me to the ' Dragon Firmament Academy ' in the Central Domain for further studies. I heard that there are ' Foundation Establishment ' experts there who have surpassed the Innate Realm! What... do you think about that?"

"Dragon Firmament Academy?"

Upon hearing these four words, a ripple finally flickered in Qu Yutang Yutang's usually calm eyes.

Only by becoming stronger... can I have a chance to take revenge on this man!

She had already made up her mind.