In a perfect world, you start by relying on your own strength.

Standing at the city gate, Shi Geng couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the city wall that was thousands of meters high. The city wall stretched endlessly and soared into the clouds. Compared to the giant city in front of him, the city wall of Chongyun Town was just a simple earthen wall.

Under the sunlight, the stone walls of the city reflect a dazzling light; each boulder has been meticulously carved and is as smooth as a mirror.

Banners fluttered atop the city walls, and golden dragon patterns rustled in the wind, showcasing the city's majesty and splendor.

They had been trekking for days, crossing countless mountains and wildernesses, and finally arrived at a giant human city—Apocalypse City.

Shi Geng took a deep breath to calm the shock in his heart.

"Xiaobai, let's go in," Shi Gen said softly.

Xiao Bai nodded, took steady steps, and followed Shi Geng into the city gate. Passersby glanced at the man and beast and assumed they were returning from training in the Great Wilderness. They were not too surprised, but they couldn't help but marvel at how young he was to dare to go out for training alone. Could he be a prodigy from some family?

As the man and beast entered the city gate, the clamor of the crowd instantly enveloped them. Little White's magnificent appearance attracted the attention of many passersby, but strange beasts were common in the Great Wilderness, and most people quickly looked away.

Shi Geng walked along the long street, his eyes quickly scanning his surroundings, noting the clothing and conversations of the passersby, preparing to find an inn to rest first.

Following the noise, they arrived at a restaurant and inn. The carved beams and wooden buildings were simple and elegant. Shi Geng led Xiaobai inside, and the waiter quickly stepped forward to guide them. Knowing that exotic beasts were precious, he specially settled Xiaobai in the spacious and clean backyard.

Entering the guest room, he found it simply yet neatly furnished. He sat cross-legged, calming his mind. After a long and arduous journey filled with battles, this was a good opportunity to recuperate and rejuvenate.

Not long after they had rested, a suffocating pressure suddenly descended from the sky, and the sharp, fierce cry of an eagle echoed through the streets and alleys, causing the surrounding air to freeze.

"The Rain Clan is like a persistent ghost."

Shi Geng frowned, then suddenly opened his eyes, with wisps of lightning flashing in them.

He looked up out the window and saw a huge eagle carrying a middle-aged man rushing towards them, followed closely by more than ten skilled eagle riders. The flock of eagles spread their wings and approached the inn. Eagles circled in the sky, casting shadows over the entire inn.

The middle-aged man stood on the eagle's back, his cold gaze sweeping across the area below. His voice, chillingly sharp, boomed down: "You wicked creature, you killed my son and dare to hide here! Come out and surrender at once!"

Pedestrians around sensed this terrifying aura and cried out in alarm as they quickly moved aside, clearing a large area of ​​the long street in an instant. Everyone looked fearful and dared not approach.

Shi Geng stood by the window, his aura calm and still, though the lightning in his eyes was growing stronger. He didn't answer, but gently closed the door and window, cutting off the outside view. Little White, standing beside him, seemed to sense the hostility as well, its fur standing on end and letting out a low, wary hiss.

"Since they've come looking for us, let's settle this once and for all," Shi Geng muttered to himself, his figure flashing as he darted into the courtyard, waiting for the other party to land.

The giant eagle flapped its wings and circled, landing outside the inn's courtyard with a whistling wind. The middle-aged man leaped to the ground, his gray robes fluttering in the wind, divine light surging around him, and his oppressive aura rising once more.

More than ten Rain Clan experts also leaped off the eagle's back, forming a pincer movement to completely block the courtyard gate.

"Kid, do you know Yutian?" The middle-aged man's lips curled into a mocking smile as he scrutinized the boy before him, trying to find a flaw in his expression.

Shi Geng, relaxed, picked at his ear: "What's this 'rain' and 'field'? I don't know them."

These words ignited the other party's anger. His eyes widened, his fury surging: "Yutian is my son! You murdered him in Chongyun Town, and now you claim you don't know him?"

"Countless cats and dogs have died at my hands; am I supposed to remember them all?"

Shi Geng glanced at the other party, his tone casual, but his whole body exuded a faint but intimidating sharpness, completely disregarding this group of Rain Clan members.

The middle-aged man trembled with anger at these words, his body steaming with moisture, and the surrounding air became damp, cold, and bone-chilling.

"What a sharp-tongued brat! Today I will avenge my son and grind you to dust!"

A furious shout echoed, the man's eyes were as cold as ice, and his ten fingers flew, forming intricate hand seals. A strange rumbling sound emanated from within his body, as if chaos had just begun to awaken, and his power surged upwards.

A celestial realm, resembling a divine moon, slowly unfolded behind him, its radiance flowing and exuding a vast and awe-inspiring aura. The celestial realm drew upon the void, continuously extracting the ethereal essence of heaven and earth.

A burst of light erupted, and countless runes, imbued with divine power, poured into his body. The man unleashed a punch, the force of which swept across the land, seemingly capable of shattering mountains and tearing the earth apart.

"Cave Heaven Realm"

Shi Geng muttered to himself, his brows furrowing slightly. He was clearly surprised by the other party's cultivation level. His muscles were tense and his blood was surging. Instead of retreating, he took a step forward: Even if it is a Cave Heaven Realm cultivator, you have to fight to know who wins and who loses.

A barrage of fist shadows, imbued with the divine power of the cave, pressed down relentlessly, locking down the very energy of heaven and earth, leaving ordinary cultivators with no way to dodge.

Shi Geng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and all the runes within his body awakened. In an instant, divine patterns flowed through his meridians throughout his body, and a phantom image of a bright moon solidified behind him.

"Crescent Moon Slash!"

He let out a low shout and swung his arm horizontally. Two moon wheels, swirling with ancient runes, shot through the air, their sharp energy tearing through the air as they met the layers of fist shadows with a shriek.

The sounds of metal clashing rang out one after another. The Blood Wheel Heavenly Blade spun and cut, like a sharp blade slicing through silk, tearing apart and shattering the powerful divine energy of the cave heaven.

Yu Wuchen's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, and he roared in a low voice, "How is this possible! You're just an ant at the Blood Moving Realm, yet you managed to withstand my attack?"

As a powerful expert at the Cave Heaven Realm, with his Cave Heaven drawing upon the essence of heaven and earth, his combat strength far surpassed that of the Blood Moving Realm. In his view, a casual strike just now would have crushed an ordinary Blood Moving Realm cultivator, but this kid not only withstood it, but also seemed quite relaxed about it.

This shocked him, and he found it hard to accept. In his astonishment, the killing intent in his heart grew even stronger. He knew that this boy was exceptionally talented and would become a great threat if left unchecked. He was determined to kill him here today, no matter what.

"Boy, I admit you have considerable talent; it's already remarkable that you could withstand one of my attacks. But the gap between cultivation levels is not something that can be bridged by talent alone."

As Yu Wuchen finished speaking, spiritual light surged above his head, and four more grotto-heavens appeared one after another. The five grotto-heavens hung in mid-air, their divine radiance intertwined and flowing, their immense pressure like mountains pressing down on him, and the essence of heaven and earth continuously poured into his body, clearly indicating that he was going all out.

Upon seeing this, Shi Geng's expression darkened, and he no longer showed the slightest contempt. All the runes around his body lit up, and his blood and qi surged like rivers and seas, pushing the potential of his Blood Transformation Realm physical body to the limit, and he was completely in a state of combat readiness.