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

Chen Pingping and Zi Ji departed, but the events here had not yet concluded.

Many geniuses lunged toward the grand tomb, hoping to still find some useful items.

The powerhouses lurking in the dark silently followed, their determination unshaken.

SPURT!

As they walked, Chen Pingping suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his complexion turning deathly pale, but he quickly wiped the bloodstain clean.

Zi Ji, beside him, was shocked and about to cry out.

Chen Pingping stopped her. "Don't speak. Don't look back."

He had countless cultivation resources at his disposal: Spirit Stones, Spirit Pills, Spiritual Medicine, and more. Coupled with Mao Qiu's presence, in theory, as long as his Divine Soul was not extinguished, he could heal from almost anything. Even if his physical body shattered, he could reconstitute it.

But this injury was different; it stemmed from the Power of Curse. Just moments ago, the calamity had pierced him directly. His Divine Soul had been nearly extinguished, the Dantian within his body had completely collapsed, and his meridians had become depleted in an instant.

Luckily, he possessed many Spirit Pills, which he consumed promptly. Along with Lao Huang's aura, this barely suppressed his injury. Otherwise, they might not have been able to leave the hill alive.

"Keep walking!" Chen Pingping said weakly.

He sensed strong enemies still following in the shadows. Showing weakness at this time would invite a great calamity.

Zi Ji felt sorrowful, holding Chen Pingping's hand tightly.

They walked a very long distance, continuing until nightfall, yet the formidable enemies were still behind them. During this time, Chen Pingping endured the pain to avoid exposing his injuries, a sight that made Zi Ji's heart ache immensely for him.

Finally, their pursuers had gone; no one was behind them.

The tension Chen Pingping had maintained slackened, and he collapsed onto the ground.

"Senior Brother! Senior Brother! What's happened to you? Don't scare me!" Zi Ji cried out, her voice choked with tears.

MOO!

Lao Huang mooed lowly, scooped Chen Pingping up with his mouth, and tossed him onto his back.

A long time passed before the trailblazers arrived at this place. Discerning a direction, they silently followed.

「In the depths of Luo God Mountain, the swamp.」

With Guang Xiaoyu's help, Liu Yuhui successfully advanced to the Supreme Mystery Peak State, just one step away from becoming a King. His face brimming with excitement, he exclaimed, "See? See? I've done it!"

Guang Xiaoyu remained expressionless. He's still just a child who hasn't seen much of the world.

"Should we leave this place?" Liu Yuhui asked, smiling awkwardly.

Every breakthrough left him brimming with excitement, but such reactions seemed trivial in Guang Xiaoyu's eyes. She never showed any emotion, which made Liu Yuhui feel awkward, so he quickly changed the subject.

Guang Xiaoyu said, "Those scoundrels from the Bai Family have been hunting us. It's time to strike back."

Liu Yuhui panicked. "Sister, don't act rashly! They are a major power, and among them are Kings..."

Guang Xiaoyu looked up at him, and he immediately fell silent. He knew that once Guang Xiaoyu decided on something, no one could easily change her mind—certainly not him.

"Have you ever seen my senior brother?" she asked.

"..."

"You haven't, have you? I knew it... Do you know how powerful my senior brother is?"

"..."

"You don't, do you?" Guang Xiaoyu stared intently at him. "I'm telling you, my senior brother once annihilated an entire race. Do you understand what that means?"

Liu Yuhui knew she had an incredibly powerful senior brother. She always brought up her "senior brother" to lecture him, invariably concluding with, "And then look at yourself, light-years away from my senior brother in ability. Can't you be a little more ambitious?"

"As a man, can't you stand tall and proud? Must you just muddle through life, waiting to die?" Guang Xiaoyu was exasperated by his lack of ambition. "So, don't try to emulate my senior brother!" she said, thinking of the Chen Pingping of the past.

So, should I learn from him, or should I not? Liu Yuhui felt more and more aggrieved the more he thought about it.

Guang Xiaoyu continued, "Alright, it's time for us to leave!" With these words, she strode forward, her sleeves fluttering in the wind, head held high with pride.

This time, she had made significant progress. She finally understood what Chen Pingping meant by true cultivation…

The fastest runners might not always keep running; the slow ones might still have a chance to catch up. Such is the wonder of this world. The true meaning of cultivation lies in the experience. Experiencing hardship, suffering, and difficulties; all things are thus, all things are methods. Understanding how to cultivate the mind, the body, and the spirit, constantly surpassing oneself.

You must remember, the most formidable enemy in this world is actually yourself.

Guang Xiaoyu understood, and so… she began to believe only in her own supremacy.

If Chen Pingping were here, he would surely give her a rap on the head. "The purpose of cultivation is indeed experience, that's correct. But the idea that your most formidable enemy is yourself is absolutely not an excuse for you to start showing off!"

She had misunderstood.

Liu Yuhui, following closely behind, had an inexplicable feeling. He always felt that the woman before him was no ordinary woman; she seemed to carry the wind as she walked.

"Why do you always carry a dog?" Liu Yuhui couldn't help but ask.

"You wouldn't understand!" She sneered contemptuously. A dog? Ha! Just an ignorant mortal.

Several hours later, the two of them left the swamp. Just as they were sighing with relief, feeling reborn, a group of powerhouses rushed out—it was none other than the Bai Family's contingent.

Guang Xiaoyu was furious. In this world, no one has ever dared to hunt this Empress down like this! The Bai Family... they're truly something, giving this Empress such an 'experience.'

"You... If you have the guts, come at me!" Liu Yuhui gritted his teeth; his head felt hot, and for some reason, he charged out.

Perhaps it was because Guang Xiaoyu had berated him so often, or perhaps he wanted to protect her. Even Guang Xiaoyu was a bit surprised.

The Bai Family powerhouses sneered, "Kill!"

"Wait!" Liu Yuhui exclaimed in shock, "I am of the Luminous Sword..."

BANG!

Before he could finish speaking, overwhelming attacks descended upon them.

The leader was a cultivator at the fifth heaven of the King Tao Realm. His face was icy, his killing intention resolute. While his clansmen charged at Guang Xiaoyu, he targeted Liu Yuhui, preparing to strike.

However, Guang Xiaoyu retaliated with a backhand slap. Her five fingers spread, unleashing five different sword radiances: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

Liu Yuhui was dumbfounded.

The leading powerhouse's pupils constricted. He sensed Guang Xiaoyu's cultivation—fourth heaven of the King Tao Realm? How was that possible? The last time they met, she was only at the Supreme Mystery Realm. How could she have advanced so quickly?

With no time to think or dodge, Guang Xiaoyu's Five Elements Sword Skill erupted. Her indiscriminate attacks instantly vanquished the attacking enemies, leaving only their leader.

Guang Xiaoyu looked at him. "Speak! Was it your Bai Family that plotted against *this young lady*?"

The leading powerhouse: "???"

"Still not talking?"

Guang Xiaoyu's expression darkened. She raised her hand, and a sword radiance slashed out. Before he could even scream, his life was extinguished.

"Could it not have been the Bai Family?" She frowned. That can't be right! This Empress... erm, *this young lady*, hasn't made any enemies since entering the Central Continent. If it wasn't the Bai Family, then who could it be?

"Exactly, I also think it wasn't the Bai Family," Liu Yuhui wiped away a cold sweat and began to help her analyze, absolutely determined not to let Guang Xiaoyu's focus fall on the Bai Family. He would bet that if she confirmed the Bai Family was responsible, Guang Xiaoyu would very likely storm the Bai Family estate and start killing. That would be terrifying. To save his own hide, he had to stop her.

"And what do you know?" Guang Xiaoyu rolled her eyes. "If it's not the Bai Family, then it must be Chong Tower. There's no mistake. Those vermin! Watch how *this young lady* deals with you!"

Liu Yuhui stumbled.