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For two hundred years, the world forgot his name.

Once a peerless genius, Xu Tianran vanished into seclusion, walking the path of invincibility. Sects rose and fell. Empires crumbled. His legend faded into myth.

But now—he has returned.

The world he left behind is weaker than he remembers. A dying sect. Corrupt empires. Enemies lurking in the shadows. But legends are not meant to be forgotten.

With two enigmatic puppets, each rivaling ancient powerhouses, Xu Tianran steps into a world unprepared for his return. The heavens will tremble. Sects will kneel. And those who once mocked his name… will beg for mercy.

Because this time, he won’t stop until he is truly invincible.

Sovereign of a Rising World

Cloud Sect's entrance was deathly silent. The few disciples present held their breath, their eyes fixed on the confrontation before them.

Lin Shaoyang stood tall, his sharp gaze locked onto the three outsiders. His presence carried the pride of a top disciple—within Cloud Sect's walls, he was among the strongest. Even if the sect itself ranked among the lowest, this was still his domain.

"You trespass into Cloud Sect without permission," he said coldly, spiritual energy gathering around him. "State your purpose, or I will make you leave by force."

Jin Wuhen scoffed. "By force?" His lips curled into a smirk. "You think you can—"

A flicker of movement cut him off.

Lin Shaoyang barely registered Yue Lingxi's fingers twitching before a sharp force struck his wrist.

His sword was no longer in his grasp.

It spun through the air and buried itself into the stone ground with a deafening clang.

Before he could even process what had happened, cold steel pressed against his throat.

The world blurred. A chill ran down his spine as realization sank in—

His instincts screamed at him. If she wanted to, he would already be dead.

The watching disciples stood frozen, their faces pale.

Yue Lingxi's voice was soft, almost bored. "Weak."

Lin Shaoyang's pride screamed at him to resist, but deep inside, he knew—this woman was on a completely different level.

His knees trembled, but he clenched his fists, forcing himself to stand tall. "…Who are you people?"

Yue Lingxi didn't answer. She simply flicked her dagger away, stepping back as if she had already lost interest.

His voice was calm. Indifferent. "Cloud Sect… is on the verge of collapse."

Lin Shaoyang gritted his teeth but said nothing. He couldn't.

Xu Tianran turned away. "If your sect continues like this, it won't exist for much longer."

The words echoed through the courtyard, leaving behind a suffocating silence.

Without another glance, Xu Tianran stepped past the sect's entrance. Jin Wuhen and Yue Lingxi followed, their figures fading into the depths of Cloud Sect.

Lin Shaoyang stood there, unmoving.

It wasn't just that they were strong. It was the way they carried themselves.

As if Cloud Sect was nothing more than dust beneath their feet.

For the first time in his life, he understood the gap between himself and true power.

And deep inside, something told him—

Cloud Sect's fate had already begun to change.

A Glimpse of Power