I am the Thunder Emperor in the fight

On the light screen of the Mirror of Night, Night Falcon and Bone Yama were on the verge of battle, their swords drawn.

In the most central location of the viewing area, on the main grandstand high above the altar and below the two clan leaders, a dialogue concerning the interior and exterior of the secret realm, the present and the future, was quietly unfolding among several true rulers of the Black Sky Ancient Clan.

The main grandstand was headed by the Black Abyss Ancestor, flanked by several powerful elders, including the Black Nether Elder and the Yin Bone Elder, as well as several senior elders of extraordinary status who were responsible for the core inheritance or forbidden areas of the clan.

Their attention was naturally mostly focused on the most promising figures on the screen, especially the top five, and... the Night Falcon that had just caused a small ripple.

In one corner of the light screen, the Night Emperor was strolling leisurely through a region of raging dark gales. The gales, powerful enough to tear apart the bodies of high-ranking Earthly Sovereigns, vanished silently within three feet of him.

He didn't even flinch at the hem of his clothes, his gaze sweeping indifferently over the few rare medicinal herbs along the way, but he showed no intention of picking them, as if he were just passing by.

Its composure was completely out of place with the perilous nature of the secret realm, making it all the more unfathomable.

Meanwhile, the confrontation between Night Falcon and Bone Yama was also quite eye-catching.

Just as everyone was observing silently, a deep and authoritative voice seemed to resonate directly in their souls, rather than being transmitted through the air.

"This child... is he the Night Falcon?"

The one who spoke was none other than the Black Sky Clan Chief, whose figure was shrouded in pure darkness.

Although it was just a telepathic transmission, it made all the elders and senior members on the main viewing platform tense up, and they quickly collected their thoughts and listened respectfully.

A barely perceptible hint of joy and pride flashed in Elder Heiming's eyes. He quickly stood up, bowed slightly towards Heitian, and responded respectfully.

"Reporting to the clan leader, it is indeed this child, named Night Falcon, an orphan of the Shadow Shadow Clan, who brought an old token to my service."

This young man possesses exceptional talent, especially in the art of shadow manipulation, and is meticulous in his thinking and has formidable combat prowess.

During the previous exchange between the two tribes, I used skill to overcome force and defeated the Holy Maiden Ling Suxin on the martial arts stage, greatly enhancing the prestige of my tribe.

The Black Abyss Ancestor also personally bestowed upon him Dark Origin Star Essence as a reward. Observing his handling of this secret realm expedition, I found him calm, decisive, and possessing keen perception; perhaps he can achieve something significant.

Elder Heiming's report was concise and clear, highlighting both Night Falcon's achievements and talent, as well as the Black Abyss Ancestor's approval, thus bringing glory to his lineage while also appearing objective.

"Oh? Saintess Li Ke Tai Ling?" From the other side, the previously silent Black Earth also sent a thought, its tone carrying a hint of interest.

"I heard that the newly found saintess of the Tai Ling Ancient Clan is a congenital spiritual body and is indeed unique. This boy, who is not a direct descendant, was able to use the opponent's strength against them and win the battle. He is quite clever."

Its aura… peak of the Upper Earthly Supreme realm? The Dark Origin Star Marrow is quite effective, and its foundation is fairly solid, with a faint… peculiar dark charm.

Black Earth's insight was clearly more discerning; he not only saw through Night Falcon's apparent cultivation level but also vaguely sensed the unique essence of his spiritual power, which originated from the Dark Ancestral Symbol.

However, this essence was well concealed by the Night Falcon's disguise and the aura of the Dark Source Star Marrow, and Kurodi only thought it was a peculiar charm and did not delve into it.

Receiving personal inquiries and comments from two holy-grade clan leaders, even if it was just a few simple words, was enough to further increase Night Falcon's importance in the eyes of the higher-ups.

Many elders looked at Hei Ming with a hint of envy.

However, just as Elder Heiming was feeling a little happy, a withered-looking elder with an aura as deep as a deep abyss slowly spoke, his voice hoarse.

"This child is indeed extraordinary. Elder Heiming has a discerning eye. However, the competition in the secret realm is not an ordinary exchange of skills."

The road ahead is fraught with peril, and formidable enemies lurk all around, especially the top five. Their skill, however, will likely be rendered ineffective when faced with an absolute disparity in power and cultivation level.

This elder was in charge of guarding an ancient secret library within the clan. He was knowledgeable and held a superior position. His words represented the calm view of a considerable number of high-ranking members.

Another powerful elder who was on good terms with Elder Yin Gu chimed in, "Although Bone Yama is not top-tier, his Myriad Poisons Corroding Bone Technique is ruthless and vicious, and he also has several secret treasures bestowed upon him by Senior Brother Yin Gu to protect him."

Even if the Night Falcon wins this time, it will likely be a difficult and costly affair. And deep within the secret realm, the real competition has yet to begin. To reveal one's strength too early and deplete one's reserves is not the act of a wise man.

His words implied a pessimistic outlook on the Night Falcon's upcoming journey to the secret realm.

Elder Yin Gu, shrouded in a black robe, shifted slightly, letting out a low, enigmatic laugh. He didn't directly comment on Night Falcon, but instead turned his gaze to the composed figure of Night Emperor on the light screen, hoarsely saying, "Opportunism is ultimately a minor path. My clan's Dark Shadow Path is the supreme and most powerful path."

A true inheritor, like the Night Emperor, must crush everything with absolute power to bear the weight of the Night God's Ancient Body. What do you all think?

He directly steered the conversation toward the undisputed strongest player, his intentions clear.

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the main stands tensed slightly.

The gazes of all the elders and senior members involuntarily focused once again on the Night Emperor.

In the light screen, Night Emperor had somehow passed through the area of ​​gale-force winds. Ahead of him appeared a maze composed of countless huge black crystal clusters. The crystal clusters emitted a strange force field that interfered with divine sense and distorted direction, clearly a naturally formed trap area.

The other prodigies who broke into this area, such as Dark Star Extinction from the top five, were roaring and punching the crystal clusters, violently clearing a path, making a huge commotion.

The ghost mother, Youlian, then directed countless faint ghostly figures to explore the path, moving slowly forward.

Shadow Assassin's figure appeared and disappeared intermittently, seemingly searching for the best path.

The Moonless Woman, Tianyin, was enveloped in a layer of cool moonlight. Her steps were light, and wherever she passed, the distorted force field seemed to be frozen and slowed down.

But the Night Emperor simply stepped into the maze at random.

The next moment, a scene unfolded that caused the pupils of all onlookers, including the well-informed elders from the outside world, to shrink slightly.

Those strange crystal cluster force fields, which were enough to trap and kill even the most powerful Earthly Sovereigns and disrupt even the most perfect Earthly Sovereigns, seemed to encounter the subjects of a king the moment Ye Tianzi stepped in, and they parted to the sides on their own, making way for a straight and unobstructed path!

He walked into the depths of the maze as if he were strolling in his own backyard, his speed far exceeding that of the others!
"His words become law? No... it's the shadows submitting! His affinity and control over dark spiritual power have reached the point where even parts of the secret realm itself are actively giving way?!"

An elder, well-versed in formations and the ways of darkness, murmured in shock, his face filled with astonishment.

The Black Abyss Ancestor gazed intently and slowly sighed, "The Night Emperor's abilities have indeed surpassed the realm of ordinary supreme beings."

If the Ancient Body of the Night God truly bestows its inheritance upon him in this secret realm, then it will undoubtedly belong to him. For the other disciples, simply obtaining enough opportunity to strengthen themselves will already be an immense stroke of luck.

Even the Black Abyss Ancestor said so, and all the elders nodded in agreement.

What the Night Emperor reveals is a fundamental and despairing disparity.

In comparison, the battle between the Night Falcon and Bone Yama, while also noteworthy, seems to fall short in terms of scale.

Elder Heiming sighed inwardly, knowing that what everyone said was indeed true.

The power of the Night Emperor is beyond doubt.

He can garner attention and resources for Night Falcon, but whether he can ultimately defy fate and seize an opportunity from a monster like Night Emperor depends on Night Falcon's own destiny and luck.

Black Sky and Black Earth remained silent for a moment, seemingly observing Night Emperor's behavior.

Finally, Hei Tian's thoughts resounded once more, calm and even, yet carrying the implication of a final conclusion.

"The Night Emperor was born by the mandate of heaven and should be chosen as the God of Night. The rest should rely on their own opportunities to compete for that one chance at destiny."

The implication is that the Night Emperor has the highest probability of obtaining the Night God Ancient Body, and is almost the predetermined successor.

The others, including the Night Falcon, were only vying for a sliver of opportunity—the chances and trials outside the Night God's Ancient Body.

Although Elder Heiming was optimistic about Night Falcon, he did not believe that Night Falcon could seize the opportunity from Night Emperor. He nodded slightly to Heiming's words and then turned his gaze back to the light screen.

At this moment, the battle between Night Falcon and Bone Yama has already broken out in the light screen!
However, to everyone's astonishment, after only a few rounds of fighting, Bone Yama was utterly defeated by Night Falcon… (End of Chapter)