Chapter 17: Trial of the Forgotten PavilionThe underground chamber trembled as Xiao Li’s golden Qi erupted like a storm, colliding with Elder Tian Feng’s overwhelming aura.

    This wasn’t a duel between master and disciple.

    This was a test of worthiness.

    "Show me, Xiao Li."

    Elder Tian Feng vanished, moving at a speed faster than the naked eye could track.

    Xiao Li’s instincts screamed—DANGER!

    "Too slow!"

    A palm strike shot toward Xiao Li’s chest.

    But—

    BOOM!

    At the last second, Xiao Li countered, his own palm clashing against the elder’s attack.

    A shockwave erupted, sending cracks through the chamber walls.

    The force behind Elder Tian Feng’s strike was immense—like a mountain crashing down.

    But Xiao Li didn’t budge.

    Instead, he grinned.

    "You’ll have to try harder than that."

    Elder Tian Feng’s eyes narrowed in interest.

    "Then let’s see how you handle this."

    He flicked his wrist, and suddenly—

    WHOOSH!

    The air itself froze, and thousands of sword-shaped Qi blades materialized, hovering above them.

    "Heavenly Sword Rain."

    With a wave of his hand, the blades shot toward Xiao Li at terrifying speed.

    "Tch."

    Xiao Li kicked off the ground, twisting his body mid-air to dodge the first wave.

    But more blades followed.

    He didn’t have time to dodge them all.

    "Then I won’t dodge."

    "Heaven-Sealing Palm—Second Form!"

    Xiao Li slammed his palm forward, and a golden energy shield erupted around him.

    BOOOOOM!

    The Qi blades shattered upon impact, but the sheer force still sent Xiao Li skidding backward.

    Elder Tian Feng chuckled.

    "Not bad. But can you withstand this?"

    He raised a single finger.

    The air shook violently as a black vortex formed around his hand.

    "Heaven’s Wrath."

    A beam of condensed spiritual energy shot toward Xiao Li like a falling star.

    For the first time, Xiao Li’s smirk faded.

    "This attack… is dangerous."

    His entire body tensed.

    "If I take this head-on, I’ll be severely injured."

    "Then…"

    His golden Qi flared, and he raised his right hand.

    "Let’s see if this works."

    "Devouring Void Palm!"

    A massive black vortex appeared in front of Xiao Li’s palm, swirling with chaotic energy.

    Elder Tian Feng’s eyes widened slightly.

    "A devouring technique? Interesting."

    BOOOOOM!

    The two forces collided, shaking the entire underground chamber.

    Dust and debris exploded outward, filling the air with thick smoke.

    For a moment, silence.

    Then—

    A figure stepped forward from the dust. sea??h thё ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Xiao Li stood tall, his clothes slightly torn, but his body unharmed.

    He wiped the dust from his sleeve.

    "That was fun."

    Elder Tian Feng stared at him—then suddenly laughed.

    "Not bad, Xiao Li."

    His aura receded, and the tension in the air vanished.

    "You pass."

    Elder Tian Feng turned, walking toward the center of the chamber.

    "Come."

    Xiao Li followed, and as they approached, a massive stone gate covered in ancient runes slowly opened.

    Inside was a floating jade tablet, radiating a golden glow.

    "This…?"

    Elder Tian Feng gestured toward it.

    "This is the inheritance of the Forgotten Pavilion."

    "It contains an ancient cultivation technique known as the Nine Heavens Domination Scripture."

    Xiao Li’s eyes narrowed.

    "Nine Heavens Domination Scripture…?"

    Elder Tian Feng nodded.

    "It is a technique that allows one to devour the essence of heaven and earth itself."

    "And now, it is yours."

    Xiao Li stepped forward, placing his hand on the jade tablet.

    Instantly—

    BOOM!

    A flood of information and power surged into his mind.

    [Nine Heavens Domination Scripture Acquired]

    [1000x Comprehension Bonus Activated]

    [Initial Mastery Achieved!]

    Xiao Li’s body trembled as his Qi erupted, his very soul feeling like it was being reborn.

    Elder Tian Feng watched, a smile playing on his lips.

    "Let’s see how far you will go, Xiao Li."

    Because this was only the beginning.