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

Qin Yuanxiong's voice cut coldly through the tension. "I've already reprimanded Zhao Feng. Her actions, though misguided, were for the clan's sake."

Qin Yuanzhi's face darkened. "So you'll exile them? I oppose this!"

Qin Yuanzhi turned to his elder brother, hoping for reason. But Qin Yuanxiong's gaze remained steely as he addressed Qin Yuechi: "Third Sister. Your decision?"

Qin Yuechi rose, her beauty sharpened by defiance. "What decision? You've already made it. We'll leave."

"Aunt!" Qin Yuanzhi choked.

She swept a trembling hand toward the elders. "Look at these 'kin.' For years, they've scorned us. Now they dare preach family loyalty?"

Second Elder slammed his fist. "Ungrateful wretch! Who sheltered you all these years?!"

"Sheltered?" Qin Yuechi laughed bitterly. "This is my father's manor. We survived by my hands, not your charity!"

She turned to Qin Chen, voice softening. "Let's go, Chen'er."

"Halt!" Zhao Feng shrieked. "You think fleeing absolves your crimes? Arrest him! Deliver him to Liang Yu!"

Qin Gang and the guards blocked their path. Qin Chen's gaze turned icy.

Qin Yuechi faced Qin Yuanxiong, her eyes glacial. "Will you imprison us too, Brother?"

"Let. Them. Go." Qin Yuanxiong's command cracked like a whip.

Ignoring her, he ordered a steward: "Fetch them five hundred silver coins."

Qin Chen sneered. "Keep your pity." Clasping his mother's hand, he strode from the hall.

Outside the Qin Estate

Qin Yuechi cupped her son's face. "Forgive me, Chen'er. I failed to protect you."

Qin Chen gazed at the manor gates. "Mother, trust me. Within days, I'll give you a life they'll envy."

Qin Yuanzhi and Qin Ying hurried after them. "Third Sister, this recklessness—!"

"Was staying not reckless?" Her smile held centuries of sorrow. "At least now, we breathe free."

Qin Yuanzhi sighed. "If Father were here…"

Qin Chen glanced back one last time. The Qin Clan's opulent gates seemed smaller now—a cage they'd outgrown.

Chapter 26: Severing Ties