Brother-in-law, I'm your wife's younger brother.

The originally tranquil Sky Proud City was shaken by the sudden surge of energy, startling everyone.

Those who had seen Chen Chang'an before and recognized his aura were especially astonished.

"He's emerged from seclusion?"

"Has he finally come out?"

"No way, it's only been thirty years—so soon?"

"He actually reached the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm in one go?"

"Thirty years… just thirty years?"

"No wonder he needed so many resources. I thought he'd aim for the ninth level of the Golden Immortal Realm first, but never expected this…"

Sensing Chen Chang'an's aura and cultivation level, even the Ancestor of Wuji Hall and the others were dumbfounded. The speed of his breakthrough far exceeded their expectations.

It wasn’t just them—even Ye Beixuan and his companions frowned deeply.

The peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm… Could this really be Chen Chang'an?

Thirty years… In just thirty years, he had advanced from the fifth level of the Golden Immortal Realm to the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm?

Yet, recalling some of the rumors they’d heard from Mu Yunhai about Chen Chang'an, it didn’t seem too outrageous for him to reach this level in thirty years.

After all… this was Chen Chang'an!

"Ahhh, so satisfying!"

"Absolutely amazing!"

"Big Bro, I’ve eaten my fill this time!"

"I never expected my cultivation to soar to the Celestial Immortal Realm so quickly."

"Big Bro, tell me—am I also a once-in-a-lifetime, no, a once-in-a-billion genius?"

Da Huang, who had been cultivating alongside Chen Chang'an, was equally shocked by his own rapid progress.

The peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm—this was the peak!

Just one step away from the Immortal King Realm, and soon, he wouldn’t have to remain a dog anymore.

But… for some reason, he felt a little reluctant.

"Your Kirin clan naturally progresses quickly in the early stages."

"The real challenge comes after reaching the Immortal Emperor Realm."

"You’re tens of thousands of years old and only at the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm—aren’t you ashamed?"

"You’re an embarrassment to the Kirin race," Little Viper teased.

"What’s that supposed to mean?"

"Little Viper, are you rebelling?"

"How dare you talk to me like that?" Da Huang glared at him indignantly.

"Brother Da Huang, don’t take it to heart—I was just joking!"

"Don’t be mad, I’ll take you to the pleasure house later, alright?" Little Viper quickly placated him with a grin.

"That’s more like it."

"Besides, who are you to mock me? You were stuck in an egg for a million years—how’s that not embarrassing?" Da Huang scoffed.

"I…"

Little Viper shot him a resentful look but ultimately swallowed his retort. There was no point—they were both equally ridiculous.

"Little Viper, your cultivation speed isn’t bad either."

"You’ve already reached the Celestial Immortal Realm?"

"Is the early-stage progress of your dragon clan also this fast?" Chen Chang'an asked curiously.

"Pretty much."

"Our dragon race is fundamentally different from humans."

"While humans are the most suited for cultivation, they must progress step by step."

"But we demons are different—dragons are born with inherent strength."

"For example, when I hatched, I already had the power of a Quasi-Immortal."

"Given enough time and resources, we can swiftly advance to the Golden Immortal or even Celestial Immortal Realm."

"Before the Immortal King Realm, our speed is unmatched."

"But after that, the difference narrows."

"In fact, due to our race, advancing becomes even harder than for humans."

"That’s why many demons prefer taking human form," Little Viper explained.

Chen Chang'an nodded in understanding. The differences between humans and demons were indeed vast.

Demons dominated in the early stages, but through relentless cultivation, humans could eventually match—or even surpass—them.

"Big Bro, now that you’ve reached the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm…"

"Wouldn’t conquering the Sky Proud Tower take just half an hour?" Da Huang asked excitedly.

"Not necessarily. Even if I one-shot everything, it still takes time."

"Besides, I no longer need to go there."

Chen Chang'an had joined the Sky Proud Rankings mainly to investigate whether Chen Tian had left behind any fragments of the Laws.

Now that he had claimed first place and confirmed there were no extra Law fragments in Flowing Clouds Domain, there was no reason to waste time in the tower.

"Let’s go."

"It’s been thirty years."

"I wonder how things are outside now."

"I sense many new faces in Sky Proud City—and their strength isn’t weak."

When Chen Chang'an emerged from seclusion, he found a crowd gathered outside, most of whom he didn’t recognize.

His appearance immediately drew everyone’s attention.

"That’s Chen Chang'an?"

"He’s this handsome?"

"Unfair! With talent and power like his, why does he have to look this good too? How are the rest of us supposed to compete?"

"Tsk tsk, as expected of Chen Chang'an—even his dog is at the peak of the Celestial Immortal Realm!"

Amid the chatter, Mu Yunhai excitedly rushed toward Chen Chang'an.

Seeing the unfamiliar young man’s eager expression, Chen Chang'an instantly grew wary.

Before Mu Yunhai could speak, Chen Chang'an raised a hand to stop him and said sternly,

"Those rumors from before are false."

"I’m really not interested in men."

"You should give up now."

"Don’t waste your feelings on me—it’s hopeless."

What?

Huh?!

Chen Chang'an’s words froze Mu Yunhai’s excited smile in place.

Damn it!

Big Bro, are you messing with me?!

Saying this in front of everyone? How am I, the third-ranked prodigy on the Sky Proud Rankings, supposed to face anyone after this?

I’ll be a laughingstock!

"HAHAHA!"

"Mu Yunhai, you’ve finally met your match!"

"I always said there was something off about him. See? Chen Chang'an saw right through his ulterior motives!"

"From now on, we should stay far away from this guy—who knows what he might try?"

"Right, right, the farther the better!"

Others might not dare mock him, but fellow prodigies from the Nine Great Immortal Clans wouldn’t miss this chance.

Mu Yunhai’s face darkened as he turned to glare at Ye Beixuan and the others.

"Shut the hell up!"

"I’m not interested in any of you!"

Mu Yunhai?

So this guy is Mu Yunhai?

From the Mu Clan?

"You’re Mu Yunhai?"

"What’s your relation to Mu Yunyao?" Chen Chang'an asked.

"Brother-in-law!"

"I’m your brother-in-law!"