Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

Yuan World.

That is a Space God Soldier, as rare as The King of Medicine. And it is said that within this Space God Soldier lies a hidden entrance to the Heavenly Road. Therefore, people lost their reason fighting over it. However, nobody expected that the young man guarding it would be a late-stage Divine King.

He was too strong. With his own strength, he slaughtered all incoming enemies, leaving them at his feet. If the older generation of powerhouses did not intervene, it seemed no one could suppress him.

"Do you intend to break this rule?" Chen Pingping whispered.

The enemy scoffed, "Rules apply only to the forces of Central Continent and its young people. And you are not one of them..."

So that's how it is. Chen Pingping understood and once again activated One Qi Turns into Three Clarities.

But this time, only one figure emerged. It manifested high above, shrouded in mist, its true face obscured, giving off an aura of mystery.

BANG.

The figure made no sound as it lifted the Sword Mountain from within its Divine Sense. It was a giant mountain—no, a massive sword. As it stepped out of the vortex, the entire space quaked and rumbled. A tremendous momentum and terrifying pressure swept madly over those below. Everyone felt that power and could not help but be terrified.

The Elder from Ming Emperor Palace, who was attempting to awaken an Imperial Divine Weapon below, saw his expression change drastically. Soon, he sensed an abnormality with the Imperial Divine Weapon. Its awakening was forcibly interrupted, along with his body, Divine Soul, and cultivation realm.

"I have elders too," Chen Pingping said, looking at him. "I request that my Elder take action and slay this person."

There was nothing more to say. Since you disregard the rules, then naturally, he would not abide by them either.

The Sword Mountain slashed down, its imposing aura vast and boundless, spreading for unknown miles. This was the might of Sacred Soldiers. Even unawakened, it was far beyond what an Imperial Divine Weapon could match.

The Elder from Ming Emperor Palace cried out, attempting to retreat. But under the killing might of the Sacred Soldier, he was not permitted to leave, nor did he have the strength to resist. In the end, he could only watch as death descended. His body turned to dust, dissipating in the gentle breeze.

The scene fell silent once more. No one spoke; everyone held their breath, staring intently at the spot. A powerful senior Divine King had been obliterated so easily. It was like a dream, yet it was stark reality. The other seniors who had been prepared to intervene all fell silent.

Chen Pingping also had the means to make others respect the rules; he too had a powerful Elder. Standing high in the sky, its true face unclear and its realm imperceptible... an Elder capable of wielding Sacred Soldiers had to be at least above the Divine King level.

Below, Chen Pingping's robes fluttered in the wind, his expression as calm as ever, his gaze dark.

Princess Zi Ji awoke from her trance-like state. Glancing at the bones beneath Chen Pingping's feet, her face turned pale. She timidly asked, "Senior Brother, have I caused a great disaster?"

"No!" Chen Pingping smiled.

"Then they..."

"Oh... they suddenly attacked for some unknown reason. Then, while fighting, they all died," Chen Pingping said with a smile. "How are you?"

The crowd: "..."

Princess Zi Ji obviously did not believe such nonsense. But she did not dwell on it, saying, "I was trying to circulate energy according to Zhou Tian just now, attempting to open my Dantian for cultivation, but the Spirit Qi from the Spiritual Milk Jade would not flow."

Chen Pingping frowned. "Why is that?"

Zi Ji replied, "I don't know why. I can circulate it, but I can't transform it."

Could it be? Hearing this, Chen Pingping's heart trembled. Is Zi Ji destined for Qi Refinement?

Princess Zi Ji stood up, grasping the Yuan World in one hand. A continuous flow of energy surged into her body. She frowned, "It seems I can do it now, Senior Brother!"

"Then hurry and open your Dantian!" Chen Pingping said with a smile.

"Here?" Her eyes widened. Are you sure we shouldn't find another place?

"Right here. Right now... this might be a Great Opportunity for you. If you miss it, who knows when the next chance will come," Chen Pingping said.

"Will they...?" she began, hesitating.

"Don't be afraid, I am here," Chen Pingping said. "They won't make a move."

Awakening a Sacred Soldier while at the Peak State of Divine King was somewhat strenuous, but not impossible. This was the source of his confidence. If an insurmountable enemy attacked, he would naturally bring out Sacred Soldiers.

"Senior Brother…" Princess Zi Ji called out again.

"What is it?"

"I'm very scared," she said. An unsettling feeling crept into her heart; she sensed something was about to happen. The Yuan Knight had warned her that if she began to cultivate, the Power of Curse would manifest, which was why she could not cultivate. Yet, she desperately wanted to. During the recent reorganization of her memories, she had found a method for Qi Refinement. Zi Ji was deeply conflicted.

Chen Pingping smiled. "Don't worry. With your Senior Brother here, you can open your Dantian without fear."

* * *

*"Are you afraid?" the Yuan Knight asked in her memory.*

*"Yes!"*

*"Don't be afraid. I will protect your path."*

*"But—"*

*"There are no 'buts'!"*

* * *

In her memories, the Yuan Knight had consoled and protected her in just the same way. Now, hearing Chen Pingping's words, the deep-seated unease in Princess Zi Ji's heart seemed to lessen considerably. She looked at the great tomb, then at the Yuan World in her hand. It felt so familiar, as if this Divine Weapon had always been meant for her.

Gripping the Yuan World tightly, she sat down cross-legged again and began to enter a state of cultivation. The Spiritual Milk Jade clearly could not help her, but the Yuan World could. Within this Space God Soldier, Innate Qi was hidden.

WHOOSH!

The figure high above departed, and the massive Sword Mountain dissipated along with it.

The experts lurking nearby grew restless, their eyes burning with avarice, but no one dared to make a move. The pile of bones at Chen Pingping's feet spoke volumes. Even the seniors of the older generation dared not act, fearing that Chen Pingping's "Elder" would bring out Sacred Soldiers again—a consequence no one could withstand.

Yet, there was one faction whose eyes glinted with madness: the Bai Family. Chen Pingping had publicly slain a Bai Family genius, which was tantamount to challenging their entire family. If they could not kill this man, how could the Bai Family maintain its prestige? In truth, if all the seniors of Central Continent's older generation acted in concert, the "Elder" behind Chen Pingping would not be able to stop them. But they would never unite.

"That girl is starting to cultivate. He'll be distracted looking after her. This is our chance to kill him," a Bai Family expert stated coldly.

"Wait a little longer," said the leader of the Bai Family. He was an old man, yet his vitality was so robust he seemed young, his gaze profound and utterly fathomless, like a bottomless abyss. He, too, was an expert at the Peak State of Divine King. When Chen Pingping had made his move earlier, this leader had clearly sensed something unusual about the young man: his cultivation methods, his attacks, and his Power Path were all extraordinary, unlike any conventional cultivation. Furthermore, with that "Elder" backing him, taking action was not impossible, but the risks were immense.

He chose to wait.

Everyone was waiting.

Representing Martial God Academy, Liu Changqing whispered, "Something big is about to happen."

「Elsewhere.」

The Saintess uttered the same words.

Her attendant asked, puzzled, "Why? The person backing him is so powerful. Who would dare to attack now?"

The Saintess shook her head. "The curse lying dormant within Princess Zi Ji is an ancient one. Once she begins to cultivate, the Power of Curse will manifest. At that time..." She did not continue, but her meaning was clear. The Power of Curse would devour Princess Zi Ji entirely, frantically burning away her life force. What could Chen Pingping do then? Protect her, or fend off powerful enemies?

The time left for Chen Pingping was rapidly running out. If he were wise, he would stop Princess Zi Ji's cultivation now and take her far, far away. The Saintess could not understand why he had not done so.

This was also Liu Changqing's dilemma.

Perhaps, in this entire assembly, only one person knew why: the Moon God.