[Human World]
Magnificent jade towers and pavilions stood in grand spectacle. Below them, clouds billowed and swirled, evoking an ethereal, immortal grace. It was like a majestic palace standing in the heavens, a breathtaking sight to behold.
Inside one of the pavilions.
Demon Subduing Zhenren sat cross-legged in meditation, his brow deeply furrowed. He seemed to be trapped in a bitter struggle, the Divine Power Radiance around his body flickering erratically.
After a long while, he abruptly opened his eyes.
"I failed again..."
Demon Subduing Zhenren slowly exhaled a breath of Muddy Qi. Though he spoke of failure, his expression was incredibly high-spirited, showing no signs of disappointment.
After all, he hadn't been defeated in terms of raw strength.
"That Star Palace Cultivator, Qing River, isn't actually stronger than me. He only barely defeated me by relying on a Secret Treasure capable of unleashing the strike of a Perfected Lord."
