, the brilliant, the wind and clouds

Even the three elders of the Bai Family were trembling with fear, drenched in sweat. Facing Lin Chen, who had awakened the bloodline of the Green Dragon and challenged the formidable Earthly Shatter Realm, they couldn't fathom his abilities and origins. If he were to become angry...

"Big Brother, what else have I done wrong..."

Bai Junhao, with a deferential tone akin to admitting his mistakes, lowered his head and asked.

"I specifically told you to handle that couple with just two moves, but you actually used seven moves? You useless piece of crap! You've made me lose face. Did I teach you to be such a failure? Do you want to infuriate your big brother to death?"

Lin Chen erupted in a torrent of curses, leaving everyone present on the verge of spitting blood!

Bai Junhao's performance in the battle was resolute and decisive, far exceeding what was expected from someone his age.

In the eyes of the older generation of powerful warriors, it was already remarkable. Yet, this young prodigy was being called a "useless piece of crap" by this person?

This was simply unbearable!

"Yes, yes, Junhao has disappointed Big Brother Lin Chen's expectations. I will definitely work twice as hard and do better in the future!"

Bai Junhao's attitude caused many people to twitch their lips...

...

Nighttime; the back mountain of the Bai Family.

The Bai Family ordered the mountain to be sealed off, allowing only Lin Chen and Bai Junhao to remain on the mountaintop.

"Attack me with all your strength? Big Brother, what does that mean?"

Bai Junhao and Lin Chen stood in opposition, and upon hearing Lin Chen's request, Bai Junhao asked with a puzzled and uncertain tone.

"Don't worry, with your current strength, you won't be able to hurt me. Besides, I'm already prepared to leave this place."

Lin Chen waved his hand casually.

In reality, the Green Dragon bloodline attribute orbs that fell from Bai Junhao's body had only provided a minimal boost!

During this period, Lin Chen had already absorbed over 500 points of Green Dragon bloodline attributes from Bai Junhao!

Going further, it would be a huge bottleneck, with minimal effects on his progress.

Due to the lack of improvement on Lin Chen's part, the number of bloodline attribute orbs dropped by Bai Junhao became fewer and fewer.

If Bai Junhao's bloodline energy could increase by two levels, perhaps it could provide some further enhancement for Lin Chen.

But that was something that couldn't be achieved in a short time. It might take years or even a decade, and Lin Chen didn't have that much time to spend by Bai Junhao's side.

Therefore, it was time for Lin Chen to leave the Bai Family.

"Big Brother, you're leaving?"

Bai Junhao was startled, his eyes filled with reluctance.

"Yes, I had things to do originally, and meeting you was an unexpected occurrence. Now I don't have much time left."

Lin Chen smiled indifferently and then spoke seriously.

"Junhao, you still retain innocence in your eyes. You're not ruthless enough. Haven't you ever thought about why I approached you with what purpose? If I were to attack you, what would you do?"

Bai Junhao froze, his gaze resolute.

"Brother Lin Chen has shown me kindness and given me a chance to start anew. Without Brother's intervention, I might have died without anyone even burying me. I wouldn't have had power or dignity. If Brother wants my life, I can return it to him at any time!"

Bai Junhao's response made Lin Chen shake his head and sigh lightly.

"This is your naivety. The Green Dragon Bloodline is your own, and the awakening of the bloodline is only a matter of time, not something I bestowed upon you. I would rather hear your answer through resistance."

"The path ahead is for you to walk on your own; whether you can undergo a transformation depends entirely on you. Remember my words: you must be ruthless and trust no one but yourself. Attack with all your might, let me witness your ultimate power."

Under Lin Chen's unquestionable tone, Bai Junhao took a deep breath.

"Then, please enlighten me, Big Brother!"

Boom~!

Dominance shook the mountains and forests. Bai Junhao's Green Dragon aura made all the birds and beasts on the mountains prostrate themselves under the might of the dragon.

Gathering his strength, Bai Junhao's fist struck like a dragon, pure power piercing through the air, shattering everything in its path. Countless tornadoes formed, uprooting countless towering trees!

Lin Chen's expression revealed a trace of seriousness. Taking firm tiger-like steps, he pressed his palms against Bai Junhao's full-force punch, retreating three steps, each step leaving a mark a foot deep!

"Your maximum power is around 31,000 tiger forces. When the Green Dragon Bloodline is activated, your defense will also increase. As long as you don't encounter someone at the Ninth Level of the Battle Spirit Realm, you will basically be invincible. However, you still need to refine more body refining techniques to accelerate the growth of your bloodline."

Lin Chen's evaluation remained firmly in Bai Junhao's mind. By the time he reacted, Lin Chen had already walked towards the other side of the mountain.

"Big Brother!"

"Don't follow me! If we are destined, we will meet again!"

Lin Chen reprimanded, leaving Bai Junhao standing dumbfounded in place. Then, he suddenly knelt down in the direction Lin Chen had left, tears shimmering as he heavily knocked his head on the ground!

"Thank you, Big Brother Lin Chen, for giving me a second chance. Bai Junhao will never forget it!"

...

After leaving the Bai family's mountain, Lin Chen put on a cloak, bought a fine steed, and left Sunset City late at night.

Five days later, at noon, the sun was shining brightly.

Riding a fierce dragon horse he had purchased at a high price, Lin Chen galloped on a road that was as vast as a plain.

Boom rumble~!

The earth trembled as all sorts of strange and monstrous mounts appeared on the wide road!

There were the towering Earth Demon Rhinoceros, the dazzling Five-Colored Deer, the dual-headed and stealthy Green Spirit Python, the chilling Ice Lizard, the soaring Hundred-Feathered Spirit Crane, and the domineering and majestic Heavenly Barbaric Elephant!

None of the owners of these mounts were from ordinary forces; they made Lin Chen's eyes dazzle!

Among these forces, each had at least one young genius.

Some stood with a sword, lofty and aloof.

Some held a blade, exuding an overwhelming aura.

Some played musical instruments and painted, displaying an elegant and leisurely demeanor.

Some possessed extraordinary beauty and charm, standing out from the crowd.

Some conversed and laughed, confident in their wit and intelligence. Between their brows, there was an air of dominance, as if they could control the world!

These were the cream of the crop, selected from the more than ten billion people in the Desolate Domain. They were the most outstanding geniuses, prodigies, and talents!

They were all young, with a minimum cultivation level of the Ninth Level of the Spirit Connecting Realm, and some had already reached the Battle Spirit Realm. They were the dragons and phoenixes among men, towering above millions and tens of millions of people!

They were all heading to Heavenly Song Academy to enroll. Just the scene alone left Lin Chen in awe!

"Damn, now this is what I call a grand entrance!"

Lin Chen looked at his fierce dragon horse and couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Numerous forces' mounts, carrying their prodigies, headed towards a ancient city at the end of the Plain Road. That place was Xuantian City, under the jurisdiction of Heavenly Song Academy!

These were all the top-tier geniuses. Some of the slightly inferior ones were at the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Connecting Realm, at least on the same level as Bai Shaohui from the Bai Family.

"What an extraordinary gathering!" Lin Chen sighed and was about to spur his horse to enter the ancient city earlier when he noticed a scattered pile of attribute light orbs not far ahead. They were colorful and shimmering!

"Damn!" Lin Chen took a glance and saw that the entire Plain Road was filled with a dazzling array of attribute light orbs left behind by the powerful forces' fierce beast mounts!

"I've struck it big! Hahaha!" Lin Chen urged his horse and galloped, joyfully plundering various attribute light orbs on the Plain Road!