Chapter 28: Secrets of the Core ElderXiao Li followed silently as the Core Elder led him through a hidden pathway within the Academy.

    The air was dense with spiritual energy, and the deeper they walked, the more ancient the surroundings became.

    Soon, they arrived at a secluded hall, its entrance carved from celestial jade, inscribed with mystical runes.

    Xiao Li stopped at the doorway, sensing an immense pressure radiating from within.

    "Not bad."

    His golden eyes flickered, unfazed.

    "Most would struggle to even stand here."

    The Core Elder, Bai Xu, turned slightly, a hint of amusement in his gaze.

    "And yet, you seem unaffected."

    Xiao Li smirked.

    "Should I be?"

    Elder Bai Xu let out a low chuckle.

    "Perhaps not."

    He motioned for Xiao Li to enter.

    "Come. There is much to discuss"

    Inside, the hall was vast, lined with ancient scrolls and celestial artifacts.

    Elder Bai Xu sat on a stone throne, studying Xiao Li carefully.

    After a long pause, he finally spoke.

    "Tell me, Xiao Li. Do you know where your true origins lie?"

    Xiao Li’s eyes narrowed.

    "I was born in the Xiao Family of Linfun City."

    Elder Bai Xu shook his head.

    "No. That is merely where you were raised."

    He leaned forward, his gaze piercing.

    "Your real past… is something far more dangerous."

    Xiao Li remained silent, but his fingers curled slightly.

    "What do you know?"

    Elder Bai Xu exhaled.

    "The technique you used against Liu Tian… it does not belong to this world."

    "The Nine Heavens Domination Scripture… was once wielded by an existence that the heavens themselves feared."

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    "Feared by the heavens?"

    Elder Bai Xu nodded.

    "There was once a being in the higher realms known as the Prime God, an entity who could devour celestial laws, absorb tribulation lightning, and defy reincarnation itself."

    "The Prime God vanished thousands of years ago… but his power did not."

    His eyes locked onto Xiao Li’s.

    "And now, that power rests inside you."

    For a moment, the room was silent.

    Then—

    Xiao Li laughed.

    Elder Bai Xu raised an eyebrow.

    "You find this amusing?"

    Xiao Li smirked.

    "So, you’re saying I’m connected to some legendary figure feared by the heavens?"

    He crossed his arms.

    "Sounds fun."

    Elder Bai Xu chuckled.

    "That’s the response I expected from you."

    But his tone turned serious.

    "You must understand… If the world learns of your connection to the Prime God, you will be hunted."

    "Not just by the Academy. Not just by the Kingdom. But by the entire cultivation world."

    Xiao Li’s smirk didn’t fade.

    "Then let them come."

    His golden Qi flickered, his aura unshaken.

    "I’ll crush every last one of them."

    Elder Bai Xu smiled slightly.

    "Good."

    He tossed a jade token toward Xiao Li.

    "Then take this."

    Xiao Li caught it, inspecting the intricate carvings.

    "What is this?"

    "Your invitation to the Core Court."

    "Your real journey… begins now."

    Xiao Li’s eyes burned with anticipation.

    "Interesting."

    Because this was only the beginning.