Graylen

"A legendary powerhouse of Tianwu Continent - Qin Chen, once fell from grace in the Martial Realm due to betrayal by a close friend. Three centuries later, he reincarnated into the body of a bullied illegitimate son of a noble prince. Utilizing his profound knowledge from his past life, he cultivated spiritual power, refined divine pills, defied the heavens, and rose to power with unstoppable force. Thus began his awe-inspiring journey to reclaim glory, a legendary odyssey that would shake the entire continent to its core."

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Martial Cultivation Realms
Human Level → Earth Level → Heaven Level → Mystic Level →Martial Ancestor → Martial Venerable → Martial King →Martial Sovereign → Martial Emperor →Mortal Saint → Earth Saint → Heavenly Saint → Saint Lord →Human Paragon → Earth Paragon → Heaven Paragon → Supreme Paragon →Transcendent Realm
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Sub Realm Progression
Quasi-[Realm] → Initial Stage → Initial Peak →Middle Stage → Middle Peak → Late Stage → Late Peak

God of War Dominates

Zhao Lingshan's hauteur dissolved into reverence as she presented a sealed scroll. "Master Liang, my father Prince Kang sends his regards."

Liang Yu scanned the missive. "You seek apprenticeship under me?"

"My disciples are chosen by talent alone—royal blood means nothing here."

Qin Chen observed silently as the group entered a private chamber. Qin Fen shot him a venomous glare but dared not protest under Liang Yu's gaze.

Spiritual Aptitude Test

Liang Yu gestured to an ancient monolith. "Pour your consciousness into the Soulstone Pillar."

Zhao Lingshan pressed her jade-white hands against the rune-carved surface. Milky light ascended but halted two fingers below the first mark.

"Incomplete First-rank Spiritual Power," Liang Yu declared. "Now the true trial."

A prismatic crystal hummed to life at her touch. Colors cascaded:

Crimson → Amber →...

The glow stabilized at Golden Amber, bathing the room in ethereal light.

"Amber-grade Talent." Liang Yu's eyes flashed. "You may become my ninth disciple."

Zhao Lingshan knelt. "This disciple honors her master."

Qin Fen's applause echoed hollowly. "A matchless union of beauty and genius!"

As Liang Yu turned to leave, a voice cut through protocol:

The chamber froze. No one addressed a Second-rank Artificer so brazenly.

Qin Chen stepped forward, oblivious to the taboo. "Your qi circulation falters at the Blazing Valley Meridian. Attempting Flametongue Refining with such instability will kill you within three attempts."

Chapter 10: The Audacity