Cultivating with Bragging System

Countless strange phenomena filled the world. Bolts of thunder cascaded down from on high like liquid mercury, flooding the ground and turning it a deathly white. An unceasing aura of destruction filled the air.

Chu You and the others watched with solemn expressions. In the Holy Realm, breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul realm were common, but one causing such a massive commotion was exceedingly rare.

Amidst the sky full of lightning, Zhang Yuge slowly stepped out. He wore a Daoist robe, with thunder coiling around his shoulders like a silken ribbon. His eyes held a profound majesty and anger as he bellowed, "Who dares touch my big brother?"

As his voice fell, the thunder from heaven and earth converged, collapsing wildly above his head. A patch of the void was annihilated by the terrifying lightning. It was both blazing to the extreme and dark to the extreme. Finally, the energy coalesced into a three-inch-tall Seven-Colored Yuanying. Its body resembled colored glaze, radiating a profound, fiery light as runes filled the sky.

"A Seven-Colored Yuanying?"

"How is that possible?"

"What kind of physique does he have? How can his bloodline be so potent?"

Everyone cried out in alarm, especially Chu You and her companions. The color drained from their faces, their usual arrogance vanishing. Some subconsciously retreated, a chill running down their spines as their fighting spirit faltered before a single blow was struck.

Nascent Souls also came in different tiers. The higher the quality, the stronger the combat power and the smoother one's future path, representing different levels of aptitude and potential.

Monochrome Nascent Souls were the most common. Ordinary cultivators who endured countless trials and tribulations to form one could be honored as a Venerable.

Those with three colors or more were Heaven's Prides, one in ten thousand. The Nascent Soul realm was not their final stop; reaching the Great Ability realm was well within their grasp.

If one could reach a Five-Colored Nascent Soul, it signified astonishing aptitude. As long as they didn't die prematurely, they had a high likelihood of stepping into the Emergence Stage, and even a sliver of hope to strive for the path of sainthood.

Anything higher than that was exceedingly rare and seldom seen more than once in an era. It took nearly an entire era's fortune gathered by an Immortal Sect to produce such a Heaven's Pride. In the future, they were destined to become the ruler of their age, holding the highest authority in an ancient, great sect.

As for the strongest Nine-Colored Nascent Soul, it was a rarity even in recent ages, and no one could say for certain what kind of talent and fortune were required to achieve it.

RUMBLE!

The thunder roared. Zhang Yuge took a single step, traversing the void to appear beside Wang Xiu, his body glowing like that of a guardian deity.

Chu You and the others grew grim. This peerless Saint Heir of the Longhu Immortal Sect actually claimed Wang Xiu was his big brother? This matter had just become troublesome.

"What's the plan?"

"Should we just drop it for now?" a Heaven's Pride behind Chu You asked, already intent on retreating.

"Drop what? Even if he has a Seven-Colored Yuanying, he just broke through. How strong can he possibly be? If we all attack together, we can definitely suppress him!" another disagreed, their body glowing as their battle intent surged.

Although they were fewer in number, they held an absolute advantage in terms of cultivation level. Even though their opponents had many monstrous talents capable of fighting above their realm, that ability didn't guarantee victory. If they fought to the death, they were certain to be the winners. The advantage was theirs!

"It's not that simple. He was able to condense a Seven-Colored Yuanying. In the eyes of those Holy Ancestors of Longhu Cave Heaven, he's surely the apple of their eye. If we really make a move on him, the trouble will be immense!" a Heaven's Pride from Miao Yin Cave Heaven mused, analyzing the situation rationally.

"In a battle between peers, victory and defeat depend on one's own skill. Those old fogeys said that themselves! Why should we be afraid?" a hot-tempered Heaven's Pride from Shenyan Cave Heaven retorted. His body was like a chain of volcanoes, constantly spewing crimson light and burning with fierce flames.

"Let's do it!"

More and more Heaven's Prides spoke up, looking to Chu You. She was the strongest warrior under the Saint Heir and the person he trusted most. If she gave the word, a great battle would erupt here and now.

However, Chu You had her own considerations. After a moment's thought, she looked at Wang Xiu and said, "Let him go, and we will overlook today's events. Both our sides can avoid this fight."

She could already tell that Wang Xiu was the core of this group of Heaven's Prides from the outside world, so she addressed him directly.

Wang Xiu's expression was calm, his eyes shining brightly like stars. "I'll say it again. If he doesn't apologize, he can stay buried in the ground for the rest of his life."

Chu You took a deep breath. There was no room for negotiation. They had to fight. Even if Zhou Tong was a dog, he was the Saint Heir's dog. Even if he made a mistake, no one else had the right to pass judgment.

She slowly raised her hand. The air grew still, thick with tension.

Just at that moment, an ancient jade token at her waist began to glow, emitting a potent spiritual aura.

Chu You's delicate body trembled. Her previously expressionless face showed shock, her eyes filling with intense reverence and fervor. She removed the ancient jade, held it up with both hands, and knelt directly on the ground in full prostration.

"We respectfully welcome the Saint Heir!"

All around her, the powerful, unruly Heaven's Prides of the Holy Realm became as docile as pets. All of them prostrated themselves on the ground, their loyalty fervent and absolute. Even the hot-tempered Heaven's Pride from Shenyan Cave Heaven, whose violent flames had raged moments before, grew placid, his aura resembling that of a harmless candle.

HUM!

The ancient jade glowed brilliantly. An intense light surged out from it, forming a silhouette between heaven and earth.

In an instant, chaotic currents swirled through the void. An unimaginable storm swept across the land like an apocalypse. A sea of vital energy surged forth. Runes undulated and flickered like a vast ocean, its tides ebbing and flowing, shaking heaven and earth. It was as if the world itself was submitting to this figure.

This was clearly just a phantom, yet it exerted an unimaginable pressure, as if an ancient monarch had descended, making every heart tremble.

A stir of unease went through the crowd.

The expressions of Li Zuoyue, Xiang Tiange, Bei Tangfeng, and the other Heaven's Prides changed drastically. They felt an indescribable sense of dread, as if a great mountain was crushing their hearts.

Even supreme Heaven's Prides like Luo Hongyi, Li Xuanqi, and Zhang Yuge wore grave expressions.

That figure was too mysterious. Though he appeared to be a young man, he exuded a sense of immense antiquity, as if he had lived from ancient times to the present day. His every move was filled with supreme majesty.