Xiaopeng King! The Lu family's divine son!

Who is this?

Someone even Lin Dong finds formidable?

Buzz!

At that moment, a golden light streaked across the sky, its Aura powerful enough to rival a King Realm mighty one, landing in front of the Secret Realm mountain range.

Boom!

The Aura swept out in all directions, flinging many Prodigy Cultivators away, blood spurting from their mouths as they tumbled through the air.

So strong!

It drew the gazes of many, even the King Realm mighty ones revealed looks of astonishment as they stared at the golden figure ahead.

"How dare you!"

"Who dares to harm the Disciples of our sect?"

Many experts were shocked and furious. Several Auras soared into the sky, their eyes glaring angrily at this person, yet none dared to act rashly.

This person, acting so ostentatiously and offending multiple orthodoxies with a single move, was so overbearing that none dared underestimate him. His origins must be extraordinary.

"Just a bunch of trash fish!"

"They'll die in the Secret Realm anyway."

The golden-haired man, shrouded in golden light, snorted coldly and spoke with casual disdain, his words contemptuous, not placing anyone in his eyes.

"A mere Peak Purple Palace Realm Cultivator, yet so brazen?"

"This venerable one will teach you what it means that there is always someone better, a world beyond this world."

A King Realm mighty one, seeing the golden-haired man alone without a guardian, attacked in shock and anger. The sound of the Dao rumbled, and the oppressive might of the Kingly Dao swept forth, as if intending to crush the golden figure.

"Scram!"

"If you dare utter another word, believe me, I'll annihilate you."

The golden figure's gaze flashed like lightning. With one hand, he slapped towards this person, his Aura sharp and fierce, his demonic might overwhelming, instantly grinding the opponent's demonic might to nothing.

Boom!

A figure was sent flying backward.

The King Realm mighty one who had just attacked was blasted back a thousand zhang. His Qi and blood churned as he stared at the golden-haired youth in disbelief.

"How is this possible?"

"Just who are you?"

The middle-aged King Realm expert stared at him intently.

For a Peak Purple Palace Realm Cultivator to possess combat power rivaling the King Realm, this person was undoubtedly a young Supreme, a figure whose fame resounded throughout Qing Province.

"Let's go!"

"He is the Little Peng King of the Golden Winged Great Peng Clan!"

"He's not someone our minor forces can afford to offend."

Soon, a Cultivator recognized the identity of the golden-haired youth and exclaimed in surprise.

Hiss!

It's actually the Little Peng King?

The crowd exclaimed. Many had heard of the Little Peng King's reputation.

The Young Lord of the ancient Yao Race, the Golden Winged Great Peng Clan, possessing formidable combat power and a peerless Physical Body, he was among the most monstrous prodigies in Qing Province.

He had once swept through a host of Yao Race prodigies, carving out a fearsome reputation.

Seeing him today, he truly was formidable!

His combat power approached that of a King Realm mighty one; he was truly on the verge of severing his path and proclaiming kingship!

The Little Peng King's gaze swept over the crowd. Countless prodigies felt an immense pressure, except for those at the level of Saints and Saintesses.

No one dared meet his eyes.

He stood like a great mountain, pressing down on everyone, making it hard to breathe.

The golden age had just dawned, and prodigies were emerging across the Nine Provinces.

Most prodigies were at the Early Stage Purple Palace Realm level.

Only the successors of some ancient orthodoxies, the Saints and Saintesses of immortal holy sects, and others possessed mid-to-Late Stage Purple Palace Realm cultivation, charging towards the King Realm.

The Little Peng King belonged to this group, just one step away from severing his path, sealing his kingship, and transforming into the Law of the Kingly Dao.

He truly had the capital to look down upon the prodigies of Qing Province.

Boring!

The Little Peng King retracted his gaze.

Many prodigies felt deeply humiliated, but they were no match for the Little Peng King.

Some Saints and Saintesses, however, felt that with the Secret Realm opening imminent, they didn't want to start a conflict and deplete themselves. They needed their full combat power to deal with events within the Secret Realm.

Lin Dong also quietly watched this scene.

If the Little Peng King didn't provoke him, fine. But if he did... Lin Dong had many ways to deal with him. Steamed? Braised? Hmm, chicken wings are best barbecued!

For a period afterward,

Quite a few prodigies arrived, but having seen the Little Peng King, they weren't too astonishing.

Rumble!

At that moment, an extremely brilliant pillar of fiery light shot into the sky, dyeing the entire firmament crimson.

The heavens split open, a wave of scorching heatA rush of air, revealing a red world filled with towering flames.

The Secret Realm has opened!

The world erupted. Countless Cultivators' spirits were shaken.

Cultivators soared into the sky one after another, rushing into the Secret Realm in waves.

The Little Peng King transformed into a shocking streak of golden light, charging recklessly ahead, sweeping aside many prodigies whose cries of agony filled the air. He was among the first to charge into the Secret Realm.

"Let's go, we're entering too."

Lin Dong said a single sentence and stepped forward.

He trod upon the Line Character Secret, his speed extremely fast, his Aura vast and profound like an abyss, not inferior to the Little Peng King's, causing many prodigies to cast sidelong glances.

"Hmm?"

"Another young Supreme?"

"Qing Province truly hides dragons and crouches tigers!"

Many prodigies, Saints, and Saintesses wore grave expressions. The more powerful experts entering the Secret Realm meant fiercer competition within.

Not long after everyone had left,

Rumble!

The void split open, and an ancient warship appeared, imposing and majestic, flying an ancient banner of the Lu Family.

The Ancient aristocratic family of Qing Province, the Lu Family, had arrived late!

On the ship's bow stood over a dozen extraordinary young men and women, their Auras imposing.

At their head was a cold, stern youth with a startling Aura, his gaze sharp as a sword, sweeping imperiously across all directions before finally settling on the Seven Stars Academy's Ancient Boat.

"Where is the Ninth of the Thatched Cottage?"

Lu Tian's tone was arrogant, his voice ringing out, icy cold as if declaring war!

The hatred for his slain brother was irreconcilable!

Upon learning of Lu Daoyuan's death outside, this Lu Tian had immediately left seclusion to seek battle!

Bearing the honor of the ancient aristocratic Lu Family, he had come determined to slay this individual, avenge his brother, and reclaim what belonged to his Lu Family.

The Lu Family Disciples were not surprised, clearly knowing Lu Tian had come for the Ninth of the Thatched Cottage.

However, experts from other orthodoxies were largely unaware of this matter, as Lin Dong had only joined the Thatched Cottage half a month prior.

The news was still circulating within the academy and hadn't spread beyond Qing Province.

Moreover, Lin Dong hadn't yet traveled, so naturally, the various major orthodoxies of Qing Province were unaware. One by one, the experts revealed looks of surprise.

"What?"

"When did the Thatched Cottage take in another Disciple?"

"Truly a Disciple of the Thatched Cottage. Even before emerging, he has offended the Lu Family's Sequence Divine Child?"

Everyone buzzed with discussion, looking curiously towards the Lu Family and the Seven Stars Academy.

Seeing no response after a long while and hearing from the crowd that a group had just entered the Secret Realm, Lu Tian frowned. He cupped his hands politely towards the Ancient Boat and asked,

"Dare I ask, Senior from the Seven Stars Academy, where is the Ninth of the Thatched Cottage?"

"Junior of the Lu Family, you've arrived a step too late!"

From the Seven Stars Academy's Ancient Boat, Elder Ning's leisurely voice echoed, "The person you seek is within Emperor Yan's Secret Realm. Go."

"Thank you, Senior."

Lu Tian's eyes flickered. He cupped his hands in a salute to Elder Ning, then stepped forward, transforming into a shocking sword light that shot into the Secret Realm.

Go!

The Lu Family prodigies followed one after another, shooting into the Secret Realm... Emperor Yan's Secret Realm.

It was still random teleportation.

Lin Dong's figure appeared within a forest of red mulberry trees.

The sky here was a fiery red, the space between heaven and earth filled with dense Fire Laws. One could feel a faint, scorching sensation enveloping the entire body.

Cultivators not on the Path of Fire would naturally suffer some suppression here and needed to protect themselves with spiritual energy and Protective Aura.

But this place was uniquely advantageous for Cultivators on the Path of Fire.

For Cultivators like Ling Yan, cultivating here for one day could yield results equivalent to ten days or half a month of cultivation outside the Secret Realm.

Buzz!

Lin Dong's Devouring Heaven Scripture operated ceaselessly.

It was as if an invisible vortex swirled above his head, madly absorbing the Fire Laws between heaven and earth, refining them into nourishment for himself.

He cultivated the Myriad Daos; any Law could become the Law that strengthened him.