When Long Chen and the others left the High Firmament Academy and flew toward the gate to the ninth heaven, a thunderous commotion reached their ears from afar. Another group flew past them in a grand display, their presence commanding attention.

Their Sage King leader emanated a powerful aura filled with dense primal chaos qi, unmistakably hailing from the Sovereign Emperor Heaven.

Despite not recognizing him, Guo Ran couldn't contain his excitement and took the initiative to greet him. “Hey, brother, you’re pretty strong! Gathering so many new recruits, are you expecting a promotion of three ranks upon your return?”

Being shouted at by a youngster caused...