Training in the Forbidden Land, The Mysterious Girl

Qingyun Sect, Divine Hidden Forbidden Land.

This was the true foundation of Qingyun Sect, a place even the current sect master did not know existed.

Xiao Chen sat cross-legged atop an ancient altar, his body still stained with dried blood, his aura weak to the extreme. But his eyes remained as sharp as blades.

"Black Nether, Earthly Burial Palace..."

"Just wait. I will reclaim everything with my own hands!"

The Inheritance of True Lord Zhen Tian

The elderly figure seated on the stone platform was none other than True Lord Zhen Tian, the founder of Qingyun Sect. His gaze was profound, filled with the vicissitudes of time.

"You possess a strong will to fight, but your current strength… is far from enough."

Xiao Chen remained silent. He was well aware of his current predicament.

He had barely survived the suppression of the Black Sun Killing Formation, yet against a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator like Black Nether, he had been utterly powerless.

Now, he was a designated kill target for the Earthly Burial Palace. If he wanted revenge, he had to grow stronger, and quickly!

True Lord Zhen Tian smiled faintly, raising his hand. A simple yet ancient jade slip materialized in the air.

"This is the Infernal Hell Body Refinement Technique, an unparalleled body refinement art I obtained while traversing the Celestial World."

"By cultivating this technique, your body will become as tough as divine steel, impervious to blades and spears, capable of even withstanding attacks from a Golden Core cultivator!"

A gleam flashed in Xiao Chen's eyes. An indestructible body? The power to resist even Golden Core cultivators?

This… was exactly what he needed right now!

"Senior, how do I cultivate this technique?"

True Lord Zhen Tian spoke indifferently, "It is quite simple. You must endure the baptism of Nine Layers of Heavenly Tribulation Lightning. If you survive, you will attain the first stage of the Infernal Indestructible Body."

Xiao Chen's lips twitched slightly.

Heavenly Lightning?

The very celestial punishment that others desperately tried to avoid… he had to willingly endure it?

But he understood that if he was not willing to suffer for power, he would never be able to destroy the Earthly Burial Palace!

Taking a deep breath, he nodded resolutely. "Let's begin!"

Baptized by Lightning, Rebirth in the Inferno!

True Lord Zhen Tian waved his hand.

Immediately, dark clouds rolled in, lightning coiling and surging within the sky.

Boom!

The first bolt of tribulation lightning struck down!

Like an enraged dragon, it descended directly upon Xiao Chen's body!

Crack!

His entire body trembled violently, his skin splitting open, blood splattering everywhere. Agonizing pain flooded his senses, but he clenched his jaw and endured.

"Again!"

Boom!

The second bolt struck. His body nearly ruptured, torn apart and covered in bloody wounds. But amidst the raging thunder, his bones and flesh began to regenerate—stronger, tougher, more resilient!

One after another, nine bolts of heavenly lightning descended!

By the end, Xiao Chen lay charred, his skin cracked and peeling, his aura frail beyond measure.

But deep within his eyes, a golden brilliance shimmered!

His body, reforged in lightning, had transformed—his bones and muscles fortified beyond human limits, a faint golden glow now emanating from his skin!

Infernal Indestructible Body: First Stage—Achieved!

However, despite his successful refinement, his injuries were far too severe.

Xiao Chen lost consciousness.

True Lord Zhen Tian gazed down at him and muttered, "This boy… now it's up to him whether he survives or not."

With that, his figure gradually faded into the misty void.

A Mysterious Presence

Some time later…

In his dazed state, Xiao Chen felt a soft, delicate hand gently press against his chest. A cool, refreshing energy seeped into his meridians.

"Such remarkable recovery abilities…"

A soft yet indifferent voice echoed faintly.

Xiao Chen's eyelids fluttered. Slowly, he opened his eyes.

Before him stood a figure dressed in pure white, bathed in moonlight.

She was an unparalleled beauty—her long, silky hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her eyes deep and serene like autumn waters, carrying an ethereal detachment.

She stood at a distance, quietly observing him, like a celestial maiden untouched by the mortal world.

Xiao Chen struggled to sit up, narrowing his gaze. "Who are you?"

The girl met his eyes with a calm expression. "Yun Yanran."

Xiao Chen blinked.

He scoured his memory but found no recollection of this name.

Yet, instinctively, he could sense—this woman was no ordinary person.

"Why did you save me?" Xiao Chen asked in a deep voice.

Yun Yanran's expression remained indifferent. She answered simply, "If you die, the Earthly Burial Palace will only grow bolder."

"I… don't like them."

Her words were few, yet filled with a profound mystery.

"You have a grudge against the Earthly Burial Palace?" Xiao Chen's gaze sharpened.

Yun Yanran remained silent. Without another word, she turned to leave.

Just as she was about to vanish into the shadows, she spoke again.

"Do you still wish to grow stronger?" Her voice was calm yet compelling.

Xiao Chen's eyes gleamed with determination. "Of course."

Yun Yanran smiled faintly and glanced back at him. "Follow me. I can tell you the secrets of the Earthly Burial Palace."

The Secrets of the Earthly Burial Palace, A Shadowy Organization!

Following Yun Yanran, Xiao Chen ventured deeper into the Divine Hidden Forbidden Land.

There, in a ruined stone temple, an ancient stone tablet stood at the center, covered in cryptic carvings.

"What is this…?" Xiao Chen frowned.

Yun Yanran's voice was steady. "The true history of Qingyun Sect."

She raised her hand, channeling her spiritual energy into the stone tablet.

Instantly, a scene materialized in midair.

Within the vision, a group of black-robed, masked figures knelt before a golden-robed man, silently listening to his commands.

"The Earthly Burial Palace has never served Qingyun Sect."

"They only use the sect's resources to secretly cultivate their own power—and ultimately take control of the entire sect!"

Xiao Chen's heart pounded violently.

"Qingyun Sect has long since been infiltrated," Yun Yanran said softly.

"You think they merely want to kill you? No. They want to rule the entire sect, and you are their greatest obstacle!"

Xiao Chen's pupils contracted. He now fully understood why the Earthly Burial Palace had gone to such extreme lengths—mobilizing Dead Shadow Tower assassins, deploying peak Foundation Establishment killers—all just to eliminate him.

"They see me as their greatest threat..." Xiao Chen murmured coldly.

Yun Yanran nodded. "If you truly wish to defeat them, you need power beyond imagination."

"I can help you."

Xiao Chen gazed at her intently. "Why are you helping me?"

Yun Yanran remained silent for a moment before replying softly,

"You… may be the only one capable of ending the Earthly Burial Palace."

For the first time, a solemn sincerity surfaced in her gaze.

Xiao Chen stared at her deeply and said in a steady voice, "Alright."

"Then let's join forces—and annihilate the Earthly Burial Palace!"

A New Journey—Breaking Out from the Forbidden Land!

From this moment on, Xiao Chen embarked on a new path!

He would train in the Divine Hidden Forbidden Land, pushing his power to the absolute limit.

Then, when the time came—he would return to Qingyun Sect and eradicate the Earthly Burial Palace once and for all!

Yet, Yun Yanran remained an enigma.

Who was she?How did she know the Earthly Burial Palace's secrets?

But Xiao Chen knew one thing for certain—his path to vengeance had only just begun!

For ten years, the world had sought his death.Now, he would defy fate and reign supreme!

This battle would be bathed in blood!