In the north, there is a beauty like no other, isolated from the world. A single glance can captivate a city, a second one can topple a nation. Ou Zifeng stared in a daze at the enchanting face not far away, unable to help but lose focus. His gaze was fixed on Shangguan Mingyue, a woman of extraordinary grace akin to a fairy. However, upon hearing that she was Ye Qiu’s confidante, his hand curled into a fist, the veins on his palm all protruding. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel⟡fire.net "Ye Qiu..." Ou Zhifeng muttered the name with an increasing loathing, since entering the Dragon Group, he constantly heard tales of Ye Qiu. Although he had never met Ye Qiu, the stories were so frequent they were irritating. Within the Dragon Group, many seasoned members regarded Ye Qiu as an idol, a target to strive towards. Yet, Ou Zhifeng instinctively resisted Ye Qiu, especially when members mentioned Ye Qiu’s various achievements, sparking a competitive spirit in him. He even wanted to break the gravity training room’s pressure record set by Ye Qiu. Being a post-spiritual energy rejuvenation mutant, Ou Zhifeng was arguably the strongest and most gifted among the Dragon Group mutants, mastering powerful fire control abilities, praised as a God of Fire by many. Today, witnessing Ye Qiu’s prowess firsthand, unlike other Dragon Group members, Ou Zhifeng hoped to see Ye Qiu defeated, completely crushed and stripped of his legendary status. In front of the Dragon Group personnel, Ye Zi stood most upfront, dressed in white, exuding a purity akin to a lotus flower. When Ou Zhifeng first joined the Dragon Group, he was immediately attracted by Ye Zi’s temperament. What surprised him was Ye Zi’s young age but undeniable strength, being the group leader and the strongest amongst all. Ou Zhifeng felt engulfed in Ye Zi’s gentle, untainted charm, causing ripples in his heart every time he saw her. But when he inquired about this leader, he unexpectedly learned of the deep relationship between Ye Zi and Ye Qiu; apart from Ye Qiu, Ye Zi barely showed a smile to anyone else. This was the first time Ou Zifeng felt animosity towards another man. To him, leader Ye Zi was uniquely exceptional, yet today amidst the Dragon Group witnesses, he also saw Shangguan Mingyue, Shen Mengchen, Mu Wanqing among others, realizing Ye Qiu had numerous beloved companions, each more extraordinary than the last. Ou Zifeng’s jealousy ignited a raging fire, filled with hatred and disgust towards Ye Qiu. Why were all these women enamored with Ye Qiu? Ou Zifeng was no less capable than Ye Qiu; he had already broken Ye Qiu’s record of gravitational pressure. Cries of amazement snapped Ou Zifeng out of his thoughts, hearing Ye Qiu’s name being called, looking over at the figure approaching from the center of the lake. Ou Zifeng fixed his gaze upon the man slowly walking across the lake. "You’ve finally come," a Saint Heir spoke calmly. "Someone came seeking death; I’m only here to collect the corpse," Ye Qiu responded decisively, without a hint of fear of losing. "Hmph, bold words indeed. We’ll see once the fight begins if you can remain as arrogant," another Saint Heir said coldly. Ye Qiu stopped, not even a ripple at his feet, as if standing on solid ground. His presence seemed to attract a myriad of fish beneath his feet. "Since you wish to challenge me, let’s begin. Whether one by one or all three at once, it’s your choice," Ye Qiu said in a nonchalant tone, unperturbed as always. The words caused the faces of the three Saint Heirs to change; few dared challenge all three simultaneously, only those ranked top five among Saint Heirs dared show such valor. Outside of these few, no one exhibited such fearlessness. Is this the courage of the ignorant? The three Saint Heirs exchanged a glance, saying: "Facing you, one is enough; no need for all three." Around them, the Sealers were stunned by Ye Qiu’s words before giving their opinions. "How boastful! Who does he think he is? An outstanding Saint Heir? To suggest challenging all three at once, he’s simply oblivious to danger," "Has a native ever seen the world? Simply a frog in a well, thinking defeating the Ancient Flame Holy Son makes him the best. Doesn’t he know there’s always a higher mountain?" Various comments sounded continuously, with most Sealers holding a hostile stance towards Ye Qiu. Among the Dragon Group, many old members introduced the new ones to the legend that was Ye Qiu, the one on the lake. Many eyes brightened, especially the female members who showed interest. Though Sealers dismissed Ye Qiu, within the Dragon Group, members who had heard countless legends of Ye Qiu were practically able to recite his stories backwards. Seeing him in person made it hard to suppress excitement. Contrarily, Ou Zifeng’s expression remained unchanged, his eyes filled with deep-seated animosity. Feeling the excitement of those around him, Ou Zifeng thought silently: "Ye Qiu, someday you’ll fall from glory." He then smirked coldly. As discussions continued, a Saint Heir stepped forward, evidently the three had decided one was enough to deal with Ye Qiu. "It’s Luo Tian the Holy Son!" "With Luo Tian Holy Son stepping in, Ye Qiu is certainly bound to lose." "Luo Tian Holy Son is ever victorious. A mere native, he’ll soon be begging for mercy." Seeing Luo Tian was the first to act, the Sealers erupted in astonishment. Luo Tian was seen as the strongest among the three, though this assumption was based on past victories not absolute certainty, as the three maintained close relationships without deadly battles. The strongest coming forward first displayed caution, not underestimating Ye Qiu due to his native status, ensuring victory by sending the strongest to avoid embarrassment. "Ye Qiu, I will be the one to defeat you in this battle!" Luo Tian Holy Son spoke with gleaming eyes, his face void of strong aura yet his confident grin was unmistakable. Standing nearby, Qin Feng, Jin Shanshun, and others watched intently. Qin Feng felt a chill when seeing Luo Tian act. "Great Luo Tian, Luo Tian Holy Son, the young master’s victory will be hard-earned!" Qin Feng murmured. "I believe in the young master; all opponents will be defeated," "I agree." Jin Shanshun and Purple Gold Mouse shared this stance, confident of Ye Qiu’s victory. Qin Feng smiled wryly, thinking it won’t be easy. Luo Tian Holy Son, a Saint Heir of Great Luo Tian, is one of the ten Saint Heirs!