Half a year later.
Fallen Star City, Mirroring Heaven Pavilion.
The Heavenly Pride Competition was now being held here. Thunderous astonishment and discussion drowned out everything, and the bustle was beyond imagination.
"Tiangang Dao Academy, Water Capturing Emperor, victorious."
A deep, imposing voice spread throughout tens of thousands of miles, drawing smiles and nods from many elders watching within the pavilion. They had already begun competing in secret; at least ten powerhouses comparable to the Tribulation Transcendence Heavenly Lord Realm wanted to take Water Capturing Emperor as a disciple.
Water Capturing Emperor slightly raised his head, high-spirited and proud, his gaze carrying an air of looking down upon the world. His sharpness was fully revealed.
He had no interest in those elders. If he were truly to take a master, it would have to be an Immortal!
That was the true reason he had been willing to leave his race and come to Mirroring Heaven Pavilion. He wanted to become an Immortal who ruled a region alone, not some elder's disciple.
"...As expected of Water Fellow Daoist!"
"The Dragon Capturing Step is terrifying indeed!"
"Congratulations, Water Fellow Daoist!!"
Deafening cheers erupted from the disciples of every Dao Academy. This battle had sent their blood surging, and insight flickered in many disciples' eyes. Even quite a few academy instructors nodded in praise.
When Water Capturing Emperor had entered the pavilion that year, he had stirred up quite a commotion. Many heavenly prides had heard of him, and now, he had not disappointed them.
On the arena.
Water Capturing Emperor stood in the spotlight, full of a powerhouse's vigor as he enjoyed the lavish praise from every side.
Yet his opponent was Wang Hou. Blood bubbled from his throat as he withdrew from the stage in utter disarray. The Cultivation World