Heavenly Emperor City stood aloof above all worlds, floating outside the mortal realm, settled in the eternal and boundless Void.
Around it, an ancient silence reigned, devoid of any sound.
Inside the closed city, a huge breastbone loomed like a cage, trapping Xiao Chen in the center.
"Bang"
His body burst apart, and vibrant blood flowers bloomed. At that moment, Xiao Chen endured hellish torment, the tragically beautiful red dyeing the stone breastbone cage.
In just half a heartbeat, Xiao Chen's body had split for the thirty-ninth time. Bright red blood splattered in the air, specks of blood beading the immense stone bones, a horrifying sight.
"Enduring the most bitter hardships doesn't necessarily make one superior to others, but without enduring them, there's simply no hope of becoming an ultimate master. Throughout history, every exceptional fighter has traversed a thousand tribulations and dangers, narrowly escaping death to achieve success."
