Magic Beast Forest, Falling Sky River

After leaving the Law Pavilion, Lu Ze returned to his residence. First, he examined the martial art jade slip in his hand, then affixed it to his forehead, allowing his consciousness to sink into it.

In an instant, Lu Ze's consciousness appeared in the world within the jade slip.

"Dragon Scale Steps, one step moves mountains and rivers, two steps stir up the wind and clouds, three steps bring thunder, four steps overturn the heavens, five steps reveal golden scales, six steps transform into a dragon's body, seven steps manifest a true dragon's form!"

A burly and illusionary middle-aged man appeared in front of Lu Ze. His entire body was enveloped in a crimson light, emitting an immensely powerful aura.

Within the world of the jade slip, he demonstrated the might of the Dragon Scale Steps, taking seven steps forward. Each step caused the mountains and rivers to tremble, the heavens and earth to overturn, and a divine power that covered the world.

When the final step landed, a colossal Divine Dragon emerged in the heavens and earth. The Divine Dragon's breath spanned a thousand miles, traversing the heavens and earth, swallowing everything. It roared through the nine heavens, shaking the firmament.

For a moment, the void shattered, and all things were annihilated, leaving only the majestic figure of the Divine Dragon towering in the nine heavens.

This scene left Lu Ze enraptured, and additional steps for cultivating the Dragon Scale Steps appeared in his mind. But before Lu Ze could collect his thoughts, the scenery within the jade slip suddenly changed.

"If you can master the Dragon Scale Steps within three months, you will receive my Heaven-Grade inheritance sword technique!"

The middle-aged man, who had just demonstrated the Dragon Scale Steps to Lu Ze, didn't dissipate. Instead, his form visibly aged at a speed discernible to the naked eye. However, the aged figure emitted even more oppressive pressure, as if he were an unrivaled supreme being.

This change astonished Lu Ze, and he was filled with surprise. It turned out that the reason so many cultivators chose to cultivate the Dragon Scale Steps, despite the risk of ruining themselves, was because a Heaven-Grade martial art was hidden there.

"If news of this spreads, not only the disciples but even the elders would go crazy trying to cultivate it."

Lu Ze understood at this moment. This martial art was truly valuable.

"I'll take this martial art!"

After a brief moment of excitement, Lu Ze immediately picked up the jade slip and walked outside. To master the Dragon Scale Steps, besides having sufficient strength, external stimuli were needed. The idea of successfully cultivating the Dragon Scale Steps within the Qiantian Sect without causing a scene was somewhat wishful thinking. He needed to go to the Magic Beast Forest.

"What? You're saying that kid chose the Dragon Scale Steps?"

At the Law Enforcement Hall of the Discipline Peak, when the law enforcement disciple reported to Elder Long, his brows furrowed immediately. Obviously, he hadn't expected that Lu Ze would actually choose to cultivate the Dragon Scale Steps. Didn't this kid know the rumors about the Dragon Scale Steps? For a moment, Elder Long's expression became complex. The Dragon Scale Steps were a technique discovered in some ruins by the Qiantian Sect. Many elders had checked it, and some had successfully cultivated it.

However, among the younger disciples, whether it was the temptation of turning into a dragon after achieving mastery or some other reason, they crazily cultivated it, regardless of their physical conditions, until they ruined themselves or died. Now, Lu Ze chose to cultivate the Dragon Scale Steps. Could it be that he also aimed to transform into a dragon?

"That's right. And now he has gone to the Magic Beast Forest, probably heading to the Falling Sky River."

The law enforcement disciple outside the door bowed his head and respectfully said. The Falling Sky River was a well-known waterfall in the Magic Beast Forest, with swift and turbulent water that thundered down from a three-thousand-meter cliff, capable of smashing even stubborn rocks into pieces. Due to its powerful water flow, it has become a famous place for cultivation. Numerous cultivators in need of external force to increase their cultivation would go there for training. The Dragon Scale Steps were no exception; to master it, external forces like those from the Falling Sky River were required. This was no longer a secret and had long been spread within the Qiantian Sect.

"Alright then. Continue to keep an eye on him. Don't act rashly, but report his every move to me promptly!"

"This kid is becoming more and more interesting!"

Hearing this, Elder Long suddenly smiled, and a sharp light flashed in his old eyes.

"Yes!"

The law enforcement disciple outside the door was shocked, and his face was filled with disbelief.

If he hadn't heard it with his own ears, he would never have imagined that Elder Long, who was so esteemed and had cultivation that surpassed the Transcendence Realm, would actually be interested in an outer disciple.

Within the Qiantian Sect, Inner Cloud Peak soared to a height of a thousand miles. The peak was shrouded in spiritual energy and mist, resembling a fairyland. It was one of the top three cultivation sanctuaries in the Qiantian Sect. At the summit, there was a magnificent palace that covered an area of a hundred acres, resplendent in gold and jade—a remarkable residence belonging to the Qiantian Sect's Crown Prince, Xiao Zhenting.

"What? That kid not only didn't die but also killed Hao Hai and Ke Zhi?"

Xiao Zhenting, dressed in white, sat in the center of the palace, his hand holding a teacup pausing slightly. His expression carried a trace of gloom and coldness.

Beside him, a young man in black stood there with a respectful expression.

"Yes, your highness. Moreover, he just selected the Dragon Scale Steps from the Hidden Law Pavilion. Now, he's probably going to the Magic Beast Forest to practice at the Falling Sky River."

"But the disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall seem to be following him. It's not easy for me to arrange for someone to deal with it. Please tell me what to do, your highness!"

Xiao Zhenting's expression turned cold, revealing a ruthless demeanor. "Since our disciples can't go, then arrange for people from the outside to deal with it. The Magic Beast Forest is filled with strong individuals. Killing Lu Ze will be an easy task."

"Yes, I understand!"

The young man in black promptly took his leave.

"A waste at the Second Stage of the Postnatal Realm actually killed Hao Hai and Ke Zhi, and even entered the Hidden Law Pavilion! Mu Yunyue, what are you doing? Didn't you say you wanted to cut off ties with Lu Ze?"

"If I find out you're helping him, I will make you wish you were dead!"

After the departure of the young man in black, Xiao Zhenting's expression became even more severe.

As a favored son of heaven, Xiao Zhenting had always enjoyed unparalleled favor since childhood. He wouldn't allow himself to share a woman with another man.

All of this was unknown to Lu Ze, the main character in their conversation. At this moment, he had already arrived at the Magic Beast Forest.

The Magic Beast Forest was divided into the inner and outer regions. The outer region mostly had third-level magical beasts, with the strongest ones reaching the Postnatal Realm. However, the inner region's magical beasts were comparable to those in the Innate Realm, and even True Profound Realm experts dared not venture too deep.

Falling Sky River was located at the border between the inner and outer regions of the Magic Beast Forest.

Seen through the thunderous tide, rushing down from the steep cliff with a deafening roar, it crashed heavily into the lake below. In an instant, the torrent exploded, turning into numerous water vapors that permeated the entire world. Simultaneously, cries of misery echoed as more than ten powerful individuals practicing beneath the waterfall were forced back by the descending deluge, stumbling and falling to the ground.

"Damn, the Falling Sky River does live up to its reputation!"

"Yeah, an Innate Realm expert would struggle to stand firm!"

"However, after the cleansing of the Falling Sky River, my physical body has become even stronger!"

As Lu Ze arrived at the Falling Sky River, he coincidentally encountered a group of robust men with bare upper bodies, rising from the lakeside, exuding excitement on their faces, their bodies dripping wet.

"It seems the Falling Sky River is truly extraordinary; it's just right for practicing the Dragon Scale Steps!"

Seeing this, Lu Ze's face was filled with anticipation. He put off his clothes and then rushed into the waterfall.

"Boom!"

As soon as he entered, Lu Ze immediately felt a tremendous force like a thousand hooks descending from the sky, as if it intended to crush his bones. However, after practicing the "Eternal Creation Scripture," Lu Ze's physical body had far surpassed others of the same level. The Falling Sky River, terrifying as it was, still couldn't harm Lu Ze in the slightest.

Bright lights flickered in Lu Ze's eyes as he fully activated the spiritual energy within his body, silently operating the "Dragon Scale Steps" technique, swiftly moving within the waterfall.

With each step he took, faint rumblings resonated from the earth, and an unparalleled aura erupted from his body. However, as Lu Ze gradually approached the central position of the Falling Sky River, the pressure on his body increased.

His body was squeezed by wave after wave of powerful forces, as if colossal rocks were smashing into him, threatening to shatter his spine at any moment.

Seeing this, Lu Ze promptly ceased the trial of the Dragon Scale Steps, fully activating the "Eternal Creation Scripture." In an instant, a vast power surged out from Lu Ze's body, enveloping him entirely and offsetting the pressure.

Simultaneously, the vast spiritual energy around him surged from all directions, penetrating into his body. At that moment, the immense pressure on Lu Ze diminished significantly, and he felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation.

The terrifying water flow above his head was no longer a hindrance but had transformed into assistance.

He interrupted the thought of practicing the Dragon Scale Steps, fully activated the "Eternal Creation Scripture," and continued shuttling along the Falling Sky River.

The Falling Sky River was a hundred feet wide, and the power increased as one moved toward the center. Even an Innate Realm expert couldn't stay in the central position of the Falling Sky River for an extended period, let alone move freely.

However, Lu Ze did not sense any discomfort; he only felt an indescribable sense of comfort. In the central position of the Falling Sky River, where the water flow was strongest, he didn't perceive any adverse effects.

Under the powerful pressure and stimulation of the central Falling Sky River, his blood surged like a vast ocean, and a vast spiritual energy emerged within his body. These spiritual energies kept surging and roaring, transforming into fine threads that, like living beings, shuttled through his bloodstream, nourishing his body.

This made him feel warm all over, as if there were endless strength circulating throughout his entire body.