"Who is the archenemy that annihilated our race? Why did you seal me away and not let me fight alongside you..." The woman looked at the soul of ten thousand dragons, a sorrow welling up in her heart.

Above the Ninth Heaven, ten thousand dragons surged, each dragon's soul representing a lost friend from the past. Ten thousand clan members had perished here, marking the end of the Dragon Clan's glory. How could the woman's heart not be wounded?

"Father, mother, uncle... I will surely avenge you and exterminate the foe who annihilated our race!" At last, the woman wiped away her tears and headed toward the majestic temple, where something was calling her.

"Ye Chen, Baihua Palace has three entry slots for the temple, and we have absolute confidence in you. We hope you will give it your all and fight for Baihua Palace!"

Baihua Palace had exchanged three dragon insignias for three treasures of the heavens, thus quelling the turmoil over the dragon insignias.

Moreover, many forces reached a consensus that only disciples would enter the temple to vie for the treasures, and the older generations were not to participate.

All the forces were confident in their heirs, firmly believing they could sweep through all obstacles, dominate far and wide, and seize the divine treasures of the Dragon Clan within the temple.

Ye Chen had grasped the strongest path, with combat prowess far exceeding those of young supremes and was the strongest amongst the disciples of Baihua Palace.

The Twelve Golden Hairpins unanimously chose him to represent Baihua Palace in the battle for the treasures within the temple.

Furthermore, Master Lingyun promised Ye Chen that as long as he performed dazzlingly, upon his return to the palace, he would be appointed as the Saint Heir!

Ye Chen was skeptical about this, for Lingyun was known for making empty promises; otherwise, he would have already been made a Saint Heir.

In the end, Ye Chen, Feng Wu, and Qin Yan, representing Baihua Palace, entered the temple to compete for the treasures of the Dragon Clan.

Leng Aofu crossed to the other shore in one leap, and if allowed into the temple, she would undoubtedly sweep through all her competitors. However, her immense power meant that she had to be excluded to maintain balance.

"The majestic temple is a relic of the Dragon Clan, harboring countless treasures. If I were to transform into the Heavenly Emperor and slaughter all the young supremes within the temple, seizing the divine treasures of the Dragon Clan for myself, I wonder if that would shock the world?"

Ye Chen, holding a dragon insignia, walked step by step toward the majestic temple, a wild thought flashing through his mind.

"No!" Ye Chen thought provocatively. "If I were to become the Heavenly Emperor, I might be surrounded and killed!"

The identity of Heavenly Emperor was too sensitive, and the troubles it could cause were immense; if Ye Chen were to reveal his identity, he would likely be encircled and killed by numerous contenders.

Moreover, with eighty young supremes in the temple, if Ye Chen were to kill them all, the entire Canglan Realm would be thrown into turmoil, leaving no place in heaven or on earth for him.

"I'm tired of killing; let's just focus on finding treasures." Ye Chen rarely thought of keeping a low profile.

As Ye Chen approached the temple gates, a divine power suddenly enveloped him, as if pulling him into the void. "This power is merging with the dragon insignia; is the temple summoning me?"

"What's that?"

Suddenly, Ye Chen saw a woman approaching from afar, radiant with dragon's aura, seemingly resonating with the temple.

"How is this possible?" Ye Chen expressed disbelief, incredulity, and incomprehension.

"Who is this woman, and why does she carry the dragon's aura and have some connection with the temple?"

Ye Chen tried to discern the woman's features, but she was shrouded in a mysterious dragon's aura, making it difficult to see her true face.

Finally, the divine power surged, leading Ye Chen into the Dragon Clan temple, and he never did see her true form.

"..."

Eighty-one chosen ones entered the Dragon Clan temple, and a fierce battle for the treasures commenced, with dozens of major powers waiting outside.

The Dragon Clan was a glorious ancient clan with boundless heritage; how many treasures could such a spectacular ancient clan have left behind?

The Dragon Clan temple was vast and majestic, resembling a massive mountain range. How many relics could be inside?

The eighty-one young supremes were navigating it, unsure how long their exploration might take, but any find would make them winners in life!

"Eighty-one young supremes, each immensely powerful, who among them can stand out?" Everyone speculated about who could emerge as the supreme among men, the strongest of all!

"Baihua Palace has a male disciple who has grasped the strongest path and possesses the power to sweep across the desolate and the mundane. Could this person become the foremost among them?" Someone mentioned Ye Chen, deeming him invincible, capable of becoming the supreme sovereign!

"This person indeed has an unbeatable stance," someone said. "But with eighty-one young supremes, each dominantly invincible, can he really become the strongest?"

Ye Chen's strength was undeniable.

However, with eighty-one young supremes, each a glory of their own region, even if Ye Chen was immensely powerful, it was impossible for him to be unbeatable.

"I have great expectations for Jin Pengzi; this person is extremely powerful and might be able to become the strongest!"

Jin Pengzi was the prodigy of the Golden-Winged Peng Clan, awakening the strongest Divine Skill of his clan, on par with those who have grasped the ultimate path!

"The Twin Kings from the Southern Barbarian Palace are impressive; this brother and sister possess an Innate Divine Ability that has never been revealed so far!"

The Twin Kings, a dragon brother and phoenix sister, were two powerful young supremes with a terrifying Divine Ability. They could unite yin and yang, reflecting heaven and earth, and once activated, they possessed the power to sweep through the invincible.

"Shi Juetian from the Giant Clan can transform into an unbeatable giant, reversing Yin and Yang, extinguishing heaven and earth!"

The Giant Clan was a fearsome ancient clan whose members could transform into giants and sweep through heaven and earth. Shi Juetian, being the prodigy of the Giant Clan, was also highly regarded by many.

Here, people freely discussed their thoughts, voicing their choices for the supreme ruler.

However, these voices all came from disciples; no Grand Master-level figures spoke up.

"None of them can become the strongest because they will all die in the temple!" At that moment, a woman arrived, her gaze coldly sweeping over everyone present.

This was a dazzling young girl, with unmatched beauty and an extraordinary allure. Yet, her words were shocking and unconventional — was she really suggesting that they would all perish?

"Where did this girl come from?" someone asked coldly. "This is a gathering of the mighty from all over the world, how can you act so recklessly here?"

"Noise!"

The girl looked at the person, her eyes filled with coldness.

"..."

The person was stared at by the girl's gaze and instantly felt a deep shiver of fear, an inexplicable terror that instinctively silenced him.

The sudden appearance of the girl quieted the place; countless people were in doubt, who was this young girl?

As some hesitated, a casual phrase from the girl shocked everyone present.

"You humans, quickly retreat from this void; whoever dares to disturb our sacred land will be killed without mercy!" Her tone was indifferent, slow and methodical, yet her words were profoundly shocking.

This statement was fraught with profound implications. 'You humans'? 'Our sacred land'? 'Killed without mercy'?

Everyone looked at the girl strangely, assessing her seriously. This young woman seemed transcendent, possessing an indescribable aura and quality, like a lofty immortal!

But even if you are an immortal descended to the mundane world, you mustn't be so outrageous, shouldn't one avoid recklessly startling others to death?

"Who are you?"

Power from the Other Shore permeated the heavens and the earth, as an ancient Grand Master approached the girl, looking at her uncertainly.

"Just a minor Grand Master, not worthy of knowing my name!" the girl replied indifferently.

"..."

The Grand Master's face stiffened, his beard and eyebrows quivering as if enraged.

This scene struck many as odd; she was merely a young girl but was exuding a frosty demeanor, daring to infuriate a mighty Grand Master. What has become of the children today?

"Did you not hear my words?" the girl looked at everyone. "All of you, leave this void, or I will start a massacre!"

"Young girl, who exactly are you, and why do you utter such reckless claims?"

A group of powerful Grand Masters arrived and surrounded the girl, as if to prevent her from escaping.

"I told you, minor Grand Masters don't deserve to know my name!" the girl kept her composure, chilly and aloof.

"Little sister, you just mentioned 'you humans,' aren't you a human yourself?" Master Lingyun inquired.

"Do you deserve to know?"

The girl looked at Master Lingyun, a powerful woman not weaker than some of her kin. However, the girl remained authoritative, with an indescribable pride as if she were a Divine King looking down on all beings.

"You just said this is your ancestral land?" Master Lingyun, not minding the girl's rudeness, pressed her.

"Correct!" the girl declared proudly. "The void is our territory, retreat quickly, or I will not be courteous anymore!"

The girl bore a haughty spirit that seemed natural, looking down on all with an extraordinary domineering air.

"Little sister, there is dragon qi about you, are you from the Dragon Clan?" Master Lingyun inquired.

When Master Lingyun spoke, all the Grand Masters had gathered around, their gazes intense.

This young girl who appeared suddenly possessed a faint dragon qi, causing the Grand Masters to be shocked and incredulous.

Dragon qi is an aura of nobility, uniqueness, and strength, exclusively the Dragon Clan's essence. The emergence of dragon qi on a young girl was likely to astonish even a Saint.

The Dragon Clan had been extinct for thousands of years; how could there still be any of their kind?

"The dragon qi in me is too intense, impossible to conceal!" the girl sighed, looking at the group of Grand Masters. "Are you hundreds of Other Shore Grand Masters going to gang up on me alone?"

The treasure of the Dragon Clan was highly coveted, stirring numerous forces, and gathering these Grand Masters, numbering over three hundred!

Each era brought forth numerous outstanding individuals, and through countless years, these over three hundred Grand Masters emerged from the ten continents!

The Grand Masters present symbolized all the depth of the ten continents!

"We do not mean to trouble you but merely wish to understand some things!" an ancient and powerful Grand Master said.

"Do we still need to engage in idle talk?" the girl said. "You come here, seeking to seize the Dragon Clan's treasure, what more is there to discuss?"

"The dragon qi accompanying you, though faint, truly exists, proving you are a member of the Dragon Clan!" Master Lingyun said. "We stand ready, not intending harm but wanting to understand one thing—why did the Dragon Clan fall?"

The Dragon Clan was once supremely glorious, backed by a group of Saints, yet it mysteriously declined, walking towards extinction and becoming a shocking enigma that many yearned to unravel.

"I've told you!" the girl looked at Master Lingyun and the group of Grand Masters she was with. "Quickly leave this void or all of you will die!"

Accompanying her words, a stream of dragon qi burst from her, soaring through the heavens and earth, causing all the Grand Masters to turn pale with fright.

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