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

The Wilderness tribe had waited for many years. With great difficulty, a genius whose bloodline nearly matched that of the Primitive Demon God was finally born. Unexpectedly, three hundred years later, a group of young Human Clan cultivators entered this place and forcibly snatched away the opportunity that belonged to them. The Master of the Wilderness could not accept this, and Shang felt the same way. After the turmoil at the Boundary Monument ended, they had been preparing a plan. However, on the day they took action, they once again encountered a powerful figure disguised as "Chen Pingping". A battle ensued, but they returned without achieving anything. In the time that followed, they made several attempts, all to no avail. Ultimately, the Master of the Wilderness sustained severe injuries, narrowly escaping death, and Shang came perilously close to being slain by Chen Pingping.

When the news spread, the entire Wasteland was shaken. The Eighteen Royal Clans, the remaining three Emperor Clans, and all the people of the Wilderness were left breathless.

The individual backing the Human Clan's Demon cultivators was exceedingly powerful, managing to withstand the onslaught of the Ancient Races. Not only that, but this person also severely injured the Master of the Wilderness and almost killed Shang.

「Time flowed on, and the fifth year since their arrival in the Wasteland began.」

Chen Shixian, the Divine Body, advanced to the eighth layer of the Supreme Mystery Realm, now only two minor realms away from King Tao. Shi Yi and Nangong Jue had also improved significantly, establishing themselves at the fifth layer of the Supreme Mystery Realm.

Bai Yunfei, having encountered a Great Opportunity, had already broken through to the King Tao realm.

Meanwhile, there was still no news from Zi Yan of the Saint Tao family...

「Half a year later,」

in a terrifying, uncharted land, Li Pu of the Dayu Dynasty successfully slew a powerful, fierce beast.

「In the blink of an eye, the sixth year arrived.」

In the eleventh month, white snow filled the sky, falling thickly and blanketing the entire Wasteland.

The Human Clan cultivators who had entered the Wasteland for training began their return journey.

After finding the fourth part of the Primitive Demon God's body, Guang Xiaoyu decided to return. Although the Nine Revolutions Demon God Skill is powerful, the vibrant world outside is clearly more appealing. Besides, I have to protect Senior Brother—yes, I can't let him be deceived by that Divine Body! That girl clearly isn't a good person; she's not worthy of Chen Pingping!

「A few days later.」

Chen Pingping found a Spirit Stone vein and was eagerly preparing to mine it when the Devouring Sky Beast opened its mouth and swallowed it whole.

System Notification: Devouring Sky Beast growth +1. Reward: Ten years of cultivation.

Only +1? And just a ten-year cultivation reward? Chen Pingping thought.

Guang Xiaoyu, witnessing this, jumped up and exclaimed, "Senior Brother, it, it, it..."

No words could describe her feelings at that moment; it was as if she had seen a ghost.

The little Mao Qiu, about the size of a head, had swallowed the entire vein in one gulp! She was dumbstruck.

The Eight Treasures Chicken commented appreciatively, "As expected of the Devouring Sky Beast."

Guang Xiaoyu's mouth fell agape. "Devouring Sky Beast?"

Because I was in seclusion for so long and didn't pay much attention after coming out, I overlooked this. I only just remembered that Senior Brother's goal was indeed the Devouring Sky Beast.

「...」

Zi Yan of the Saint Tao family and Chen Shixian, the Divine Body, officially had a falling out, and the two women engaged in fierce battles.

Their peerlessly graceful figures became a breathtaking sight against the landscape.

Although Zi Yan wielded a powerful Divine Weapon, her opponent was an Ancient Divine Body. After several clashes, the situation remained a stalemate.

After their eighth battle, both sides tacitly withdrew from the battlefield.

They had reached the edge of the Wasteland. If things proceeded as expected, flaws would soon appear in the seal, which would only hold for a short time. They had to seize this opportunity to return to the Heaven Martial Continent.

Otherwise, the next opening would be three hundred years later.

"That woman is truly arrogant, daring to attack the Divine Body," Nangong Jue remarked.

Shi Yi rolled his eyes. "Hmph. What about Guang Xiaoyu of your Wuji Sect? Doesn't she count?"

Nangong Jue said, "Oh, that's different. Junior Sister Xiao Yu dares to take on anyone."

Shi Yi curled his lip, not dwelling on the issue. He continued, "The Divine Body is becoming increasingly powerful. At the eighth layer of the Supreme Mystery Realm, I have a feeling that even a King Tao expert might not be able to defeat her."

"Indeed!" Nangong Jue strongly agreed.

"Who do you think would win if Guang Xiaoyu and the Divine Body were to fight again?" Shi Yi asked.

Nangong Jue replied, "I don't know!"

It's been a long time since I've seen Guang Xiaoyu, Nangong Jue mused. What level has that girl reached by now? Given her cultivation speed, she must have reached King Tao, right? And Bai Yunfei from Youming Valley was actually the first among us to step into the King Tao realm. Truly remarkable.

A long cry echoed as a black dot appeared in the distant sky. It drew closer and closer, rapidly enlarging to reveal itself as a fourth-order Demon Bird.

Perched atop the Demon Bird was none other than Li Pu of the Dayu Dynasty.

He was as calm as ever, his gaze clear, his aura so restrained that it was difficult for others to discern his cultivation realm.

Soon, he arrived and leaped down from the Demon Bird's back. "Divine Body, Miss Zi Yan, Brother Bai, it's been a while."

Zi Yan glanced at him but said nothing.

Bai Yunfei snorted, his eyes filled with disdain; he was exceptionally proud.

In contrast, the humble Chen Shixian asked, "Have you seen Chen Pingping?"

Shi Yi and Nangong Jue exchanged glances, a hint of understanding in their eyes. The Divine Body, Chen Shixian, isn't concerned about her formidable rival Guang Xiaoyu, but is instead asking about Chen Pingping? Interesting! They both blinked.

Li Pu shook his head. "I have not."

Reflecting on their journey in the Wasteland, Li Pu realized it had been a long time since he had seen Chen Pingping. Even during the turmoil in the Boundary Monument area, Chen Pingping hadn't appeared.

Chen Shixian lowered her gaze, looking at the earth behind her. Could something have happened to him? As this thought crossed her mind, her emotions grew increasingly turbulent.

Just then, a young genius from Youming Valley spoke up, "Perhaps he's dead? After all, he's just an ordinary person. How could he possibly survive in the Wasteland?"

His companion chimed in, "Exactly. Today's Wasteland is vastly different from three hundred years ago. The emergence of the Wilderness tribe has made their training expeditions much more difficult. It would be perfectly normal if Chen Pingping perished here."

"Not necessarily," a genius from the Saint Tao family interjected from nearby. "Even though he's an ordinary person, he could still find an uninhabited place to hide and wait for the seal to open again."

Upon hearing this, members of both groups chuckled.

Among the four major powers, Wuji Sect and Stone Country were unique; combined, these two factions had only five spots for the Wasteland.

After Guang Xiaoyu defeated the Divine Body, she secured three of those spots. Yet, she gave one of these crucial training opportunities to Chen Pingping, which many considered a complete waste.

If Chen Pingping really entered the Wasteland only to find some deserted spot to quietly survive, wouldn't that be utterly ironic? Like a complete joke.

Bai Yunfei couldn't help but smirk.

Li Pu stated, "He won't die."

His words resonated with Chen Shixian. She smiled and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"Just a feeling," Li Pu replied.

So, I'm not the only one who feels this way, Chen Shixian thought.

Chen Shixian smiled. "Me too."

Shi Yi looked at Nangong Jue. "And you?"

Nangong Jue replied with irritation, "How would I know?"