80: Although the Eastern Wilderness is small, it is the lair of a true dragon.

Outside Tianyong City, there was a deathly silence.

That terrifying Emperor's Might, which seemed to override all the Daos of the heavens, receded like a tide after appearing for only an instant.

But the shock it brought to everyone present was eternal.

Dozens of Elders and Grand Elders from various top forces in the Central Province were now shivering in mid-air like quails.

Forget about making a move; they didn't even dare to breathe too loudly.

Their gazes were fixed intently on the five seemingly harmless youths below, their eyes filled with unprecedented... fear.

And wariness.

You've got to be kidding.

Standing behind them was a suspected living Great Emperor!

And the kind of ruthless person who would wipe out an entire family over a disagreement and even dared to strike an Immortal's messenger!

Compete for things with the descendants of such an existence?

Do they have a death wish?

Forget about stealing; even if they packed up their own family treasuries and sent them over now, they'd worry they weren't sending them fast enough!

The scene fell into an extremely awkward stalemate for a moment.

They didn't dare to fight.

And they didn't dare to leave.

If that lord became unhappy and flicked a finger across hundreds of millions of miles of the Void Realm, their old bones probably wouldn't even have ashes left.

Eventually.

It was Xiao Chen who broke this eerie silence.

He looked at the old monsters around him, whose faces looked worse than if their fathers had died, and imitated his Revered Master by sighing helplessly.

"Sigh."

"Originally, we just wanted to come to the Central Province to see the world and earn some travel expenses along the way."

"I didn't expect everyone to be so enthusiastic."

"Not only did you offer yourselves up to be killed, but you also insisted on giving your Opportunities to us."

"This... is quite embarrassing."

These words sounded polite.

But paired with his 'Do you think I believe that?' expression, the insult was maximized.

The Elders present all turned the color of pig liver, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

What kind of goddamn enthusiasm is that?!

What kind of goddamn giving away Opportunities?!

We were forced, okay?!

"Ahem."

The Elder from the Zifu Holy Land, who had been incredibly arrogant before, now forced a smile that looked worse than crying and cupped his hands toward Xiao Chen, his posture as humble as if he were paying respects to an ancestor.

"A misunderstanding... it's all a misunderstanding..."

"We were blind and failed to recognize your greatness; we didn't know you young friends were descendants of an Emperor."

"We offended you just now, we hope for... your magnanimity."

"As for those treasures... it is their blessing to be noticed by you young friends! It is our honor!"

"Yes, yes, yes! A great honor!"

"Treasures suit heroes! That Demon Emperor's Legacy should naturally belong to a divine Sect like the Hidden God Sect!"

The others also snapped out of it, one after another competing to suck up to them.

The scene was as sycophantic as it could get.

Xiao Chen looked at these old guys who were shouting for blood one second and changed faces faster than flipping a book the next, feeling a sense of boredom in his heart.

These are the so-called Great Powers of the Central Province?

Their ability to bully the weak and fear the strong is certainly top-tier.

"Enough."

Xiao Chen waved his hand, too lazy to talk nonsense with them.

He turned around and said indifferently to his Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters behind him:

"Let's go."

"Going home."

After saying that.

The five figures, under the gaze of tens of thousands of complex looks,

flew toward the distance in a grand and unhindered manner, as if no one else was there.

Not a single person dared to stop them.

In fact, a chorus of respectful farewells even sounded behind them.

"Respectfully seeing off the young friends!"

"Safe travels, young friends! Come back and visit when you have time!"

It wasn't until those five figures completely disappeared into the horizon

that the crowd present breathed a long sigh of relief, as if they had been granted a general amnesty.

Many people's legs went weak, and they collapsed directly onto the ground, their backs already soaked with cold sweat.

"They're finally... gone..."

"My god... the atmosphere just now was even more oppressive than facing the Sect's Old Ancestor..."

"Too terrifying... what kind of ghostly place is that Hidden God Sect?"

The crowd discussed with lingering fear.

And everything that happened here today, as if it had grown wings, spread throughout the entire Central Province at an unprecedented speed... Three days later.

The name of the Hidden God Sect resounded across the Central Province!

Everyone knew.

In that Eastern Barrens, which they regarded as a land of barbarians,

there was a terrifying Forbidden Ground called the 'Hidden God Sect.'

The Sect Master of that Sect was suspected to be a living Human Race Great Emperor.

The Disciples of that Sect were all young Devil Kings who could challenge those of higher levels and view Saints like blades of grass.

They acted arrogantly and without any taboos.

They were as wealthy as nations and viewed Emperor Weapons like blades of grass.

Most importantly... they were extremely protective of their own!

"Remember! In the future, when you are out, you'd rather offend a Holy Land than provoke someone from the Hidden God Sect!"

"If you see those five stars of calamity, take a detour immediately! No, take a detour around the entire city!"

"Also, stop calling the Eastern Barrens a land of barbarians! That's a goddamn dragon's pool and tiger's den! It's a true dragon's lair!"

For a time, the entire Central Province cultivation world turned pale at the mention of 'Yin.'

And as the initiator of all this,

Li Daoxuan

was currently lying leisurely in the back mountain of the Hidden God Sect, basking in the sun and fishing.

The Water Mirror Technique in front of him was playing the 'news headlines' of various markets in the Central Province.

Listening to the various demonized speculations and fearful discussions of those Cultivators about the Hidden God Sect, he nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad, not bad."

"The first step can be considered taken."

"Although the process was a bit convoluted, the persona of 'Hidden God Sect is not to be trifled with' has finally been established."

He withdrew that wisp of Divine Thought that had crossed hundreds of millions of miles of the Void Realm, a playful curve hooking the corner of his mouth.

"Next..."

"It's time for this so-called Central Province to completely change its name."

He looked up, his gaze seemingly penetrating endless time and space, seeing that broader and more exciting stage... **[Volume One: The Hidden Dragon of the Eastern Barrens - End]**

**[Volume Summary]**

The youth carries a sword out of the Eastern Barrens, becoming famous throughout the world in a single day.

From that land of barbarians forgotten by the world, a true dragon has finally emerged to stir the clouds and winds.

When the Genius of the broken engagement regains glory, when the youth with the stolen bone awakens the Tyrant Blood, when the reincarnated Empress once again wields the demon weapon... this era, silent for ten thousand years, has finally ushered in its most brilliant transformation.

The stage of the Central Province has been set.

A grander struggle for hegemony among the Myriad Races is about to begin.

And behind all of that, only a lazy figure lies on a rocking chair, gently plucking the strings of fate.

**(To find out what happens next, please see the next volume)**

**[Volume Two: Making a Name in the Central Province - Opening Preview]**

"Revered Master, the Taiyi Holy Land of the Central Province has sent a challenge letter, wanting to debate the Dao with you at the peak of the Forbidden City... oh no, above the sea of clouds!"

"Not going, no time, busy with farming."

"Revered Master, the Saintess of the Yaochi Holy Land sent an invitation, inviting you to enjoy the peach blossoms together."

"Not going, I have no interest in old women."

"Revered Master! Revered Master, it's bad! The Ancient Myriad Races have awakened! They say the Human Race is food and want to pen us all up!"

"Oh?"

On the rocking chair, Li Daoxuan slowly opened his eyes.

"Bring me my fire poker."

"It's time to collect some protection fees."