C17 Golden Gods Favored Clouds Moved from All Directions!

A sign of golden potential descended from the heavens!

These words flashed through Bai Zhan's mind.

Yet, Bai Zhan's face twisted into an even grimmer expression.

He let out a bitter chuckle.

"This time, I concede. Who would have thought that Hengcheng, of all places, would produce a talent unseen for a century among our people?"

Drawing in a deep breath, Bai Zhan's face took on a wild, frenzied look.

He gazed at the celestial omen above, fully aware that, despite being a Golden Body Stage expert, concealing such a marvel was beyond his capabilities.

If it couldn't be hidden, then...

He must stand in its way!

Before a Human Clan Expert could emerge, he would protect Su Yu at all costs, even if it meant his own death!

This... was the future hope of the Human Clan!

Meanwhile.

Dozens of miles from Hengcheng, a middle-aged man abruptly turned his gaze toward the city.

The golden radiance of Hengcheng caused his brow to crease.

"I've only been gone a short while; what could have caused such a disturbance in Hengcheng?"

Weariness was etched onto the man's face, his clothes coated with dust, presenting a picture of dishevelment.

This man was none other than Lee Tianhe, who had fled.

Lee Tianhe cast a lingering look in Hengcheng's direction, inhaling deeply.

"Lau Kuang... Su Yu... Await my return, for I shall have my revenge!"

With a face twisted by resentment, Lee Tianhe plunged into the forest's depths without a backward glance.

...

Atop the Martial Artist Association building in Jiangnan Province.

An old man with white hair and a youthful face reclined leisurely in a rattan chair, swaying contentedly.

Suddenly, enigmatic tremors rippled from the distance.

The old man's pupils snapped open, his clear eyes shining with the brilliance of a newborn's.

He fixed his gaze on the golden glow emanating from afar, accompanied by the cries of phoenixes and the chanting of dragons.

A serene vibration cloaked the edge of the heavens.

A grave expression settled on the old man's face.

"A heavenly sign? Could it herald the birth of a God's Favored, one with the potential to ascend to kingship?"

He pondered the direction of this omen...

"The direction of Hengcheng? If my memory serves, Bai Zhan, that youngster, went there on some errand, didn't he?"

"Could this situation involve Bai Zhan?"

"No, I must check it out. If I allow those from the evil sect to get ahead, it'll be too late!"

The elder murmured softly.

In an instant, his figure vanished from the wicker chair, reappearing high above the sky.

Beneath his feet, there seemed to be an invisible path.

With each step he took, the space beneath him stretched out instantly.

And he was headed straight for Hengcheng!

Deep within a mountain range in Jiangnan Province.

A vast cave lay at the heart of the mountain.

From the outside, the cave entrance appeared modest and unadorned. Yet, as one's gaze penetrated deeper into the cave,

It became apparent that the entire mountain was as if hollowed out.

Inside, there was a structure akin to a palace.

In this sunless place, it was surprisingly well-lit, with large luminous pearls casting their glow, lighting up the entire cavern.

Within the palace, figures in black robes sat silently around a large round table.

The table had twelve seats, though some were vacant.

Only eight were occupied.

"A sign from the heavens... A new King will rise among the Human Clan!"

A raspy voice emanated from the black-robed figure at the head seat.

The sound was grating, like glass scraping across the ground, piercing to the ear.

With the emergence of that voice, the entire space seemed to be enveloped in a chilling atmosphere.

"I shall slay that Human Clan Prodigy. Now that the Human Clan is winning wars, their downfall is imminent, and we must contribute our strength."

One of the black-robed figures rose, his voice robust and commanding.

"Hmph, do you really think the Martial Artist Association is full of idiots? If I'm not mistaken, they've already taken action!"

"We all understand the tremendous impact a King Prodigy can have on the Myriad Clan Battlefield. Do you truly believe the Human Clan would be so naive?"

Another sharp voice countered, challenging the first speaker.

The first one responded with a cold snort.

"Hmph, then what's your brilliant idea? If we let this kid grow up, he's bound to become a stumbling block for the Heavenly Gods!"

"Silence!"

At that moment, the figure in the black robe seated at the head of the table spoke up, and with his words, everyone promptly sealed their lips.

"Sixth Brother, Eighth Brother, and the rest have already been deployed. With their capabilities, as long as they don't run into Old Man Yan, there shouldn't be any major issues."

"But what if they do encounter him?"

A tentative voice chimed in.

The man in the black robe at the head of the table fell silent for a moment before he finally spoke again.

"They won't."

The other seven black-robed figures looked at their leader in surprise, clearly unaware of the basis for his confidence.

Then, to their astonishment, the man vanished into thin air from his seat.

In that instant, the remaining seven exchanged glances, their eyes wide with shock.

"The Boss has decided to intervene personally!"

While others might be oblivious, they knew all too well.

Their leader was a bona fide Grandmaster Stage Expert!

Even among the myriad evil sects of the entire Human Clan, he was a top-tier force.

"Well then, since the Boss has stepped in, let's just wait here."

"Agreed!"

And with that, the round table fell into silence once more.

...

Hengcheng.

The night was upon them, but as celestial signs of good fortune appeared, the citizens of Hengcheng threw open their doors and windows, gazing up at the extraordinary spectacle in the sky.

"Wow, what's that? Could it be that a treasure of exceptional talent has emerged in Hengcheng?"

"No, no, no, I've heard that the birth of some prodigies can also herald such phenomena. Could it be that Hengcheng is about to witness the rise of an unbeatable prodigy?"

"Hahaha, who would have thought? Hengcheng producing an unbeatable prodigy – we're going to be renowned across the entire Human Clan!"

In stark contrast to the jubilant civilians, the Martial Cultivator Association was a hub of urgent activity, seriousness etched on every face.

Inside Lau Kuang's office, Su Yu remained unconscious, enveloped by the mysterious phenomena.

Lau Kuang stood guard like a sentinel, his expression one of deep concern. As the vice president of the Martial Artist Association, he was visibly anxious.

"Damn, who would've guessed this kid's talent was so formidable? Let's just hope the reinforcements from headquarters get here quickly."

Lau Kuang gazed out the window, his expression tinged with unease.

But just then, a piercing cackle broke the silence.

"Hehehe, who would have thought that Hengcheng, of all places, could give rise to a prodigy of such caliber? Alas, it's a pity that today, he meets his end at the hands of my Divine God Religion!"