Chapter 30: The Core Court’s StrongestXiao Li walked through the Core Court grounds, his expression calm and unreadable.Unlike the Outer and Inner Courts, the Core Court was a world of its own.

    Ancient pagodas, personal training halls, and massive cultivation arrays filled the landscape.

    Here, only the strongest could survive.

    And now, Xiao Li had stepped into the domain of true monsters.

    WHOOSH!

    A gust of wind carried a powerful aura as a tall, muscular figure landed before Xiao Li.

    His black robes were embroidered with golden flames, and his sharp eyes gleamed with battle intent.

    "So, you’re the new Core Disciple?"

    Xiao Li sensed his cultivation immediately.

    Foundation Establishment Stage 8. Not bad.

    The disciple smirked.

    "I’m Jiang Chen, ranked 3rd in the Core Court."

    "If you want to stay here, you’ll have to prove yourself."

    The other Core Disciples gathered around, whispering among themselves. Sёarch* The ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Jiang Chen is testing him already?"

    "This newcomer is about to get crushed!"

    Xiao Li yawned.

    "And if I don’t feel like proving myself?"

    Jiang Chen’s eyes darkened.

    "Then you’ll leave here in pieces."

    A powerful killing intent surged from his body.

    The pressure alone caused the ground beneath him to crack.

    But Xiao Li?

    He didn’t even blink.

    Instead—he smiled.

    "You’re welcome to try."

    The crowd gasped.

    "He’s challenging Jiang Chen head-on?!"

    Jiang Chen’s Qi surged as flames danced around his fists.

    "Good. Let’s see how long you last."

    Just as the battle was about to begin—

    BOOOOM!

    A powerful shockwave burst through the air, silencing the entire Core Court.

    A figure descended from the sky, landing gracefully between Xiao Li and Jiang Chen.

    She was the same mysterious woman who had been watching Xiao Li earlier.

    Her long black hair flowed behind her, and her icy blue eyes locked onto Xiao Li with curiosity.

    "That’s Mu Qinglan!"

    "She’s ranked 2nd in the Core Court!"

    Xiao Li raised an eyebrow.

    "Foundation Establishment Stage 7… A step away from breaking through."

    Mu Qinglan smiled slightly.

    "If you two fight seriously, you’ll destroy half the Core Court."

    She turned her gaze to Xiao Li.

    "You interest me."

    "But before you fight Jiang Chen, there’s someone else who wants to meet you first."

    Xiao Li’s eyes narrowed.

    "Who?"

    Mu Qinglan’s smile deepened.

    "Someone from the Royal Family."

    The crowd stiffened in shock.

    "A Royal Family member wants to meet him?!"

    Xiao Li chuckled.

    "Alright. Let’s see what they want."

    Because he could already tell—this was just the beginning.