Son, Put Your Father To The Test (FF)

"Break! Break! Break!!"

The man in white robes struggled within the net, unleashing an immense, terrifying energy that seemed like it could tear apart the heavens.

However.

Just like shouting "block" won't actually block anything, shouting "break" usually doesn't break anything either.

The net was incredibly sturdy. No matter how much he struggled, it was futile. As the net tightened around him, his power was steadily forced back into his body until it was completely suppressed.

"Argh!!"

With his hair disheveled, he roared like a wild beast, his appearance bordering on madness.

The battle had dealt him a devastating blow.

He once thought he could rule the world, becoming the master of this era. But in the blink of an eye, he was crushed by another.

All his ambitions had turned into dust!

Of course, the ones most shocked at this moment were the surrounding extreme powerhouses—Qin Chuan had subdued a True God-level expert?!

A True God!

What an awe-inspiring existence.

To put it bluntly, without Qin Chuan, a single True God could sweep through the entire Nine Skies Realm.

But right before their eyes, such a figure had been subdued by Qin Chuan. Even though he had relied on powerful treasures, it was still an undeniable victory.

This feat was undeniably impressive!

As they recalled their previous attempt to undermine Qin Chuan, many of them began to feel guilty and fearful.

With a wave of his right hand, Qin Chuan stored the white-robed man, now bound like a bundle, into his inner world. Then, he cast a cold glance at the crowd.

"I have no interest in killing you. Get lost. If you dare plot behind my back again, I will show no mercy."

Upon hearing this, everyone sighed in relief, though awkward smiles spread across their faces as they cupped their hands in respect.

"Hehe, Lord Qin Chuan, rest assured."

"Through this encounter, we've seen the truth of the matter. From now on, we will follow Lord Qin Chuan's lead."

"Indeed, with all kinds of ancient demons and monsters coming out of the woodwork, only Lord Qin Chuan is capable of leading this era."

Their words were, to some extent, sincere.

Now, as ancient figures of immense power were steadily reviving, the warriors of this era were undoubtedly at a disadvantage.

For instance, take the Feixian Sect. One revived individual was enough to suppress all of them, and they even sought to seize the destiny of the entire Nine Skies Realm, treating the living beings of this era like ants.

Naturally, they were unwilling to accept this fate!

If someone from the current era could rise and stand toe-to-toe with these ancient figures, it would certainly be a welcome turn of events.

However.

In this moment, it was best to retreat as quickly as possible. After exchanging a few pleasantries, the group awkwardly dispersed.

"I'll be taking my leave as well," said White Crane King to Qin Chuan.

"Very well," Qin Chuan nodded. "As the world continues to revive, more ancient powerhouses will awaken. If you encounter any troubles you can't handle, don't hesitate to contact me."

"I will," White Crane King replied with a bitter smile. Deep inside, he couldn't help but feel disheartened. To think that as a king of the Beast Clan, he no longer had the confidence to protect himself.

The world was changing, and the balance of power would be reshuffled. While younger warriors would thrive in this new environment, old trees like him had little room for growth.

He truly felt like he had been born at the wrong time.

Soon after, White Crane King departed.

Qin Chuan, however, turned his attention to the mountain before him.

Many of the mountain peaks and cliffs were shimmering with radiant light. The trees and vines glowed as well, exuding a refreshing fragrance.

Deep within the mountain, amid the swirling mist, towering structures could faintly be seen, but they remained blurry and indistinct.

Qin Chuan threw a punch toward that direction.

Boom!

His punch sent the mist roiling, but soon everything returned to stillness, as if his attack had been swallowed whole, disappearing without a trace.

"Just as I thought."

Qin Chuan looked slightly disappointed.

Over the past few days, he had explored several other glowing mountains and found that any area shrouded in mist was impossible to enter.

These places were protected by an invisible, overwhelming force, something akin to a world-level seal that was interconnected on a vast scale.

Whoosh!

With a thought, Qin Chuan summoned two figures beside him. One was Qin Zi, and the other was the white-robed man, now completely naked and bound tightly by the net, deep marks left on his legs as if he were wearing fishnet stockings.

"Worm, how dare you treat me like this! Do you even know what you're doing? This will bring you endless ruin!"

The man in white roared in fury.

But the next moment, his mouth was stuffed with something foul, and the stench of feet spread in the air.

"Hmph, a mere prisoner dares speak to my father in such a manner. You truly don't understand your situation."

Qin Zi sneered, slipping his shoes back on. Notably, his feet were now bare, as his socks were missing.

"Mmph! Mmph…"

The white-robed man was momentarily stunned, but as soon as he regained his senses, his eyes turned bloodshot as he glared furiously at Qin Zi.

The look in his eyes was murderous!

If not for his power being sealed by the net, this glare alone would have been enough to kill Qin Zi a hundred times over.

"Heh, still glaring at me?"

Qin Zi chuckled coldly.

He feared nothing when dealing with such defiant prisoners. After all, being this arrogant in defeat was practically asking for a beating.

Slap! Slap! Slap!

Without hesitation, he took off his worn-out shoe and slapped the white-robed man across the face several times, sending his head tilting to the side with each blow.

The strikes were heavy.

The man's face was already bruised and contorted from the force.

"Mmph! Mmph mph!"

The man let out muffled roars, his mouth still stuffed with the rancid sock. He couldn't form any words, but his eyes blazed with a murderous fury, bloodshot and full of killing intent.

Ding! "A Divine Bridge realm expert has developed killing intent toward your son. In keeping with the principle of fatherly love and the rule that a father must always win, your cultivation will be raised to the Divine Bridge realm, making you invincible in this realm!"

The system's voice chimed in.

Immediately, Qin Chuan felt an overwhelming change within his body as it began to glow with divine radiance.

In his mind, it was as if a new world had been created. A vast expanse of chaos appeared first, then it parted, revealing golden clouds stretching endlessly across the sky. Above the golden clouds stood a majestic and sacred celestial palace.

Before his consciousness, a golden bridge spanned across the heavens like a dragon, with its head connected to the celestial palace and its tail only a step away from him!

Looking forward.

At the end of the bridge, above the palace gates, hung a plaque with golden characters on a blue background—The Southern Heavenly Gate!

"So that's how it works."

Qin Chuan seemed to understand something about the progression of the godly realms. It appeared to be divided into stages, akin to the journey from crossing the Divine Bridge to reaching the celestial palace.

Perhaps the Southern Heavenly Gate was a checkpoint, and inside the palace were many more layers, like the Jade Pool or the Lingxiao Palace.

"But for now, the priority is to step onto the Divine Bridge!"

Taking a deep breath, Qin Chuan took his first step forward.

Boom!

The moment his foot touched the bridge, it lit up with radiant light, illuminating the entire mental world.

At the same time, he felt an immense and boundless power flowing from the Divine Bridge beneath his feet, surging through his body, raising his strength to new heights!

Boom!

He took another step forward, and once again, his power rose. So, he continued onward.

Perhaps because of the system's promise of invincibility, he faced no obstacles on the Divine Bridge, as if he could easily walk its entire length!

Meanwhile.

In the real world.

The white-robed man watched in horror as Qin Chuan's body radiated divine light, his aura continuously rising.

"This… this can't be possible!"

His mind screamed in disbelief.

It had taken him over ten thousand years to barely make it to the latter half of the Divine Bridge, yet this man seemed to be walking its entire length in one go.

Was this defying the heavens?!