Ye Chen casually clicked one open and was immediately met with a pile of emails, the subjects all reading something like, "Esteemed Mr. Ye Chen, the Martial Arts Pavilion invites you to..." "Esteemed Mr.

Ye Chen, the Dragon Surge Hall sincerely requests your presence..." "Haha, long admired your reputation, the Iron Blood Hall wishes to invite you..." A quick scan revealed nothing but invitations. Ye Chen's expression remained placid, as if this was all within his expectations.

He clicked into two at random and found elegantly worded letters of invitation, a pleasure to read, which concluded by listing the hiring fee: a position granted, a monthly stipend of ten True God Stones—a year's salary could purchase an artifact! Ten years' worth of salary could secure a beginner-level Divine Vessel!

For a peak Demigod with tens of thousands of years of lifespan, this was an extraordinarily generous offering. There were also various other perks, such as discount cards for major entertainment brands, and so on.

Ye Chen gave them a cursory glance before closing them all, neither refusing nor accepting, simply acting as if he hadn't seen them, returning to the arena to hone his combat skills. Time flowed on...

The storm ignited by Nan Dou's demise was still roiling across the Blazing God Empire. Barely two days later, an explosive piece of news erupted.

"Blazing Dragon Hall's peerless genius, Hua Zhan, will face the top-tier genius Ye Chen in a decisive battle on Celestial Dragon Star in half a month!" When this news hit, it swept through the entire Blazing God Empire like a hurricane. Broadcast across the 1,000-plus vassal states via the Central Bureau of the Blazing God Empire's newsfeeds, nearly everyone knew about it.

Rumors spread through every alley and street, reaching even the smugglers and neighboring empires, though the impact there was less profound than within the Blazing God Empire itself. In the distant Heavenly Witch Vassal State, within the City Lord's Manor of Skyboat City, the City Lord, clad in a long, flowing robe, looked up at the suspended LCD screen in the main hall.

It was replaying a news segment, complete with photographs of two young men: one in crimson, the other in black. "It's him!" Upon seeing the youth in black, the imposing City Lord’s body suddenly shuddered, his pupils contracting violently, his face etched with shock.

"Not just a namesake—it really is him!" "How is this possible!" "How could this Heavenly Witch Divine Envoy become a member of the Empire's Top-Tier Genius Hall, moreover, having killed another member, and now slated to fight the peerless genius of the Blazing Dragon Hall!" "Heavens!" "The Blazing Dragon Hall’s peerless genius, through technique amplification alone, is equivalent to a beginner-level Divine being. In reality, he must possess countless treasures; killing a beginner-level Divine would be child's play!" "How could he have advanced so quickly!!" A tempest of incomprehensible dread surged within him.

After a moment, a thought suddenly struck him, causing him to break out in a cold sweat. He immediately sprang up, shouting for a guard, and rapidly commanded, "Order the City Management Department to uproot the Luo Shen Family from Skyboat City entirely.

Arrest them under the charge of insubordination! Tell them to coordinate with any other forces needed, citing that the Luo Shen Family has offended the majesty of the Heavenly Witch Lord!" The guard had never seen the City Lord so grave; trembling slightly, he quickly acknowledged, "Yes!" and promptly withdrew.

"The Luo Shen Family..." The City Lord gazed toward the distant sky, his eyes glinting coldly. "When the Heavenly Witch Divine Envoy decreed your demise, I showed you mercy and spared you.

Now, if this Divine Envoy survives this battle, he is destined for greatness. Once he breaks through to the Divine Realm, his future will be limitless!

If you must blame anyone, blame yourselves for having no foresight!" ... In a secluded, mysterious domain within the Heavenly Witch Vassal State—a place where ordinary people would invariably become lost—this was the portal leading to another world: the Heavenly Witch World!

Within this realm, the air was rich with mysterious energy and an array of rare elements that could extend one's lifespan. However, the sky was perpetually overcast, denying any sight of the sun.

On the largest of the many floating islands suspended above, a place steeped in eerie gloom where black mists churned, a figure reclined upon an ancient, jet-black throne. This figure appeared simultaneously phantom-like and solid, gazing at the scrolling LCD screen in the hall that was replaying the news.

"Oh?" The man, whose face was as still as an ancient well, raised his eyes slightly, a flicker of surprise in his gaze. "Top-tier genius?" "This brat..." A light flashed deep within his eyes as he watched for a time.

Suddenly, a subtle smile curved his lips. "Truly impressive.

Worthy of the one I, the Heavenly Witch King, have favored. Perhaps in the future, there is hope for him to break through to the God Emperor Realm, and then he can assist me in crossing the Samsara Gate!" "Go on, little fellow..." He chuckled softly and slowly rose to his feet.

"In another two and a half months, the Youth Hero Convention will be held at White Spirit Mountain. I presume you will be attending.

Your Master will lend you his full support this time!" With that, the figure moved, and a ripple surged around him, causing him to vanish instantly. ...

In the faraway White Lotus Divine Province. Across the streets and plazas of all nine major cities, massive screens were broadcasting this sensational news.

Everyone buzzed with fervent discussion and excitement over this ultimate confrontation between geniuses. In Thunder Roar Plaza, where various civilizations maintained their territories, nearly everyone paused upon seeing the news, rubbing their eyes in astonishment.

"I... I can't be seeing this, can I?" "Isn't that the notorious scourge?" "How could it be him?" "He actually joined the Top-Tier Genius Hall of the Blazing God Empire!!" "Heavens, and he's going to duel the Blazing Dragon Hall’s peerless genius!

That prodigy whose technique amplification can reach hundreds of millions of times, capable of challenging actual Divines!" "Is it possible we've misidentified him? Or is there truly someone in this world with the exact same name and appearance?" The leaders, high-ranking officials, and even the lower echelons of every major civilization felt a collective bewilderment.

This individual, who was merely at the Ghost God Realm when he left Thunder Roar Plaza just a few years ago, now stood at such a pinnacle, with a future so staggering! In Azure Water City.

Inside the City Lord's Manor, the City Lord, clad in snow-white robes, leaned back gracefully on a sofa, delicately sampling a piece of crimson fruit while watching the news on the LCD screen. The moment he saw the youth in black, his body froze, and his expression solidified, his pupils contracting to pinpricks.

"It's him!!!" He nearly leaped from his seat, staring at the screen in utter horror. "How is this possible!

Same name, same face! How could he be this strong after such a short time!!" "Even with an ultimate secret manual, it still requires time to cultivate!" "How many years has it only been!!" A look of dread crossed his features as he recalled the day this man left, when he had personally intercepted the spatial warp channel, coming agonizingly close to capturing him before he escaped.

He never imagined his adversary would grow to such heights in so little time! "He will certainly seek revenge.

Damn it!" The white-robed man gritted his teeth, his face a mask of fierce regret. "If I had unleashed the Celestial Treasure Wheel back then, I could have killed him outright.

To have focused on dismantling that vessel was too careless! Damn it!" The attending maids beside the hall kept their heads down, their bodies trembling slightly, having never witnessed their elegant Lord City Master lose composure like this.

In the Feng Yue Family within the city. "Impossible!!" "How could he become a Top-Tier Genius of the Blazing God Empire!" "What the—" "This is unjust!

Utterly unjust!" The entire high council hall was saturated with sorrowful indignation, raging anger, resentment, and jealousy. The leading Feng Yue Family Patriarch looked ashen, the mirror of his desire for vengeance shattering into pieces.

Revenge? With his status as a Top-Tier Genius, a single word from him could reduce the entire Feng Yue Family to dust.

The ant they once looked down upon had now become the divine dragon they were forced to look up to! "Everyone, remember this!" The Feng Yue Patriarch fixed his gaze on the black-clad youth on the screen.

After a long pause, he spoke in a low, rough voice, enunciating every word: "From this day forward, no one is to speak of revenge!" The hall fell into instant silence. Everyone remained quiet.

Moments later, sighs began to rise. None of them argued; those seated in this high council chamber were seasoned, cunning individuals who understood that seeking retribution in the future would likely be near impossible.

Since even the Patriarch, who had lost both father and son to this man, proposed abandoning revenge, what right did they have to object? In the Crimson Annihilation Sect, located in the east of the city, the leadership immediately convened a meeting.

"Who here still remembers this person?" A powerful figure, entirely enveloped in mist, his voice deep and commanding, echoed through the entire hall. Silence met him below the dais.

Everyone exchanged furtive glances, a few lowering their heads guiltily. "That ant-like junior has become such a genius!

If this child does not perish in the future, he holds a high probability of becoming a Peak Divine Being! How can we afford to offend such a person!" "Who was in charge of him?

You will voluntarily enter the ninth-level prison. During your confinement, your treatment will be the same as those outside.

When he eventually comes for vengeance, we will hand you over!" "The time has come for the Sect to demand your contribution!" "Sect Master, this... you knew about this incident at the time..." "What?

You claim I permitted such a thing?" "...No, no, I did it all myself." "It is good that you know." ... While the outside world buzzed with speculation, Ye Chen remained in the arena, cultivating relentlessly.

In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed. On this day, Ye Chen was in the 21st level of the War God Tower within the arena, meticulously savoring and grasping the profound mysteries of the Blind Sky Combat Technique.

Just then— Buzz~ A sudden ringing reverberated in his mind. Every inch of his skin trembled faintly, his internal cells seemed to awaken, and every bone emitted a creaking sound as his blood flow accelerated.

Ye Chen immediately halted, lifting his head abruptly, his expression filled with thrilled surprise. "Finally, finally, I've reached it!"