Chapter 10: The Girl Who Knows the PastThe moon hung high in the sky, casting a silver glow over the Azure Kingdom Royal Academy’s gardens.

    Xiao Li stood still, his sharp eyes locked onto the mysterious silver-haired girl before him.

    She was unlike any other disciple he had seen so far—her robe was pure white, flowing like mist, and her crystal-blue eyes held an unreadable depth.

    Most importantly—

    She had called him by name, as if she had known him for years.

    "Who are you?"

    The girl’s lips curved into a slight smile, but there was something strange in her expression.

    "Someone who knows the truth about you."

    Xiao Li’s gaze darkened.

    "The truth?"

    He took a step forward, his Qi subtly flaring, preparing for any potential threat.

    But the girl simply raised her hand, as if to assure him she meant no harm.

    "I do not come as an enemy, Xiao Li."

    "But if you want answers, you must first prove that you are ready for them."

    Xiao Li’s smirk returned.

    "So, you want to test me?"

    The girl nodded.

    "Yes."

    She raised her hand, and suddenly—

    BOOM!

    A wave of spiritual energy exploded from her body, causing the air itself to tremble.

    Xiao Li''s eyes flashed.

    "Qi Refining Stage 9?"

    No—her energy felt even stronger than a normal Qi Refining cultivator.

    Her power was refined, controlled, and far more dangerous than the arrogant disciples he had fought before.

    This wasn’t just a test.

    "She wants to see if I’m truly worthy of her secrets."

    Xiao Li grinned.

    "Fine."

    His Qi surged, golden light flickering around his body.

    "Let’s begin."

    The silver-haired girl moved first.

    "Frost Lotus Art—First Bloom!"

    The air temperature dropped instantly, and crystalline ice petals materialized around her, glowing with sharp blue energy.

    "Ice cultivation techniques?"

    Xiao Li dodged backward as the petals shot toward him like flying daggers.

    WHOOSH!

    Each one sliced through the ground, freezing the stone where it landed. Sear?h the N??elFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xiao Li’s expression remained calm as he twisted his body, dodging every attack with ease.

    The girl’s eyes flickered with surprise.

    "Your movement technique is refined… but how will you handle this?"

    She raised both hands, and suddenly—

    BOOM!

    A massive frost lotus formed in the air, spinning rapidly, releasing waves of freezing energy that spread across the entire courtyard.

    The ground beneath them froze solid, and a layer of ice mist covered everything.

    "If you stand still for even a moment, your body will freeze."

    Xiao Li chuckled.

    "Then I won’t stand still."

    And in the blink of an eye—

    He vanished.

    The girl’s eyes widened.

    "Wha—?!"

    Xiao Li reappeared behind her, his Qi surging.

    "Too slow."

    He raised his palm

    , aiming directly at her shoulder—

    But she reacted just in time, twisting her body and countering with an ice-covered palm strike.

    BOOM!

    Their attacks collided, sending shockwaves through the air.

    The girl skidded backward, her expression serious.

    "You''re much stronger than I expected."

    Xiao Li cracked his knuckles.

    "And you’re not bad yourself."

    The girl suddenly smiled.

    "Then let’s take this to the next level."

    She raised her hands, and the air around them thickened with spiritual energy.

    A second frost lotus began forming, but this time—

    "Enough."

    Xiao Li’s voice cut through the air, and in an instant—

    BOOM!

    He vanished again, but this time, he didn’t appear behind her.

    He appeared above her.

    "Heaven-Sealing Palm!"

    A golden palm strike descended from above, crashing toward her with immense force.

    Her eyes widened.

    "I can’t block this!"

    She immediately tried to dodge—

    But it was too late.

    BOOM!

    The ground shook violently as Xiao Li’s palm landed just in front of her, sending a shockwave that knocked her off balance.

    As the mist cleared, Xiao Li stood completely unscathed, while the girl struggled to catch her breath.

    The battle was over.

    The girl slowly straightened, her crystal-blue eyes filled with curiosity.

    "You… are even stronger than I thought."

    Xiao Li crossed his arms.

    "Now, tell me. Who are you?"

    The girl was silent for a moment.

    Then, she sighed softly.

    "My name is Xue Yue."

    Xiao Li''s eyes narrowed.

    "And how do you know about me?"

    Xue Yue''s gaze met his directly, her voice calm but serious.

    "Because I know the truth of your origins, Xiao Li."

    Xiao Li’s expression darkened.

    "Explain."

    Xue Yue hesitated, then took a deep breath.

    "You were not meant to be born in Linfun City."

    "Your true origins… are far beyond this Mortal World."

    Xiao Li’s fingers clenched slightly.

    "Go on."

    Xue Yue’s voice dropped to a whisper.

    "You are connected to an existence that the heavens themselves fear."

    Xiao Li’s mind raced.

    What did she mean?

    Before he could question her further, she turned away, her voice soft but firm.

    "If you wish to learn more… grow stronger."

    She glanced back, her eyes filled with mystery and something else—concern?

    "Because soon… your true enemies will come for you."

    With that, she vanished into the night mist, leaving Xiao Li alone with his thoughts.

    "My true origins?"

    His smirk slowly returned.

    "Fine. Let’s see where this path leads."

    Because no matter what secrets awaited—

    He would be ready.